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Posted: 2/8/2005 9:23:12 AM | Ampeg Model J-12T
It occurs with all guitars. But it is most noticeable with the warmer tones of say humbucker pickups. This in and of itself is a tragedy for this also brings the sexiest tones.
But before going further, let me make a correction. I shouldn’t have called it a hum. More of a light rattle really. Almost as if something is loose. But I’ve tightened everything and simply cannot locate the vibration. It occurs on the mid to low range. Not at the highs.
Also, it doesn’t occur when the amp is first turned on. It gets worse as the tubes warm up. Maybe I got bad replacement tubes? | |
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Posted: 2/9/2005 5:10:48 AM | | It's likely the EL84's, those are your power tubes, unfortunately EL84's rattle. You can swap out tubes 'til you find a pair that doesn't rattle, the best tube for this socket is the JJ/Tesla. One solution is to use tube dampers(google this), or high temp. silicone(not the bathtube kind) and run a bead around the tube. EL84's also have a relatively short lifespan, expect to replace them every 6-8 months if you use the amp every day. | |
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Posted: 2/9/2005 1:11:16 PM | If anyone's interested in checking out a pretty cool forum, called the Memphis Monster (about Shawn Lane and guitar playing in general), check out:
http://donniebshawn.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/index.php
It's my first stop when I get into the forum post & read mode. | |
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Posted: 2/15/2005 10:58:10 PM | ^^^^^^^^^^^^
yes shawn lane was a monster
too bad about him dieing
he had some demons like most of as guitar dudes
I have been busy working on my guitar showroom which is looking pretty awesome
been doin some guitar building for people | |
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Posted: 2/16/2005 4:25:20 AM | Sure would like to see more of your craftsmanship man.
The pics you sent were really cool,,loved the looks of that guitar-
bet it plays like a dream..take care, man--dont be a stranger! | |
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Posted: 2/16/2005 5:45:00 PM | | Locking tuners, especially Floyds are a pain in the a**. Will never own another one. Too hard to change strings. Mex strats are very nice for the money. I have a SRV strat, Clapton strat, 80 Les Paul and HB35 Washburn. The nicest and most precious piece of gear is my PRS McCarty. Plays just like the old Les Pauls and less than half the weight. Lot of money but worth it. | |
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Posted: 2/21/2005 12:04:13 PM | spring has sprung and all the custom guitar heads are desending on my custom guitar shop
for rad mods for the axes
I LOVE IT
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Posted: 2/22/2005 8:02:37 PM | | I just bought a new Jackson..DK-2 pro series.. it has the bolt on neck.. but plays sweet and I think I am in love.. it’s the one in my avatar with the flames. I seen it and had to have it. I couldent help my self. | |
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Posted: 2/22/2005 8:49:58 PM | @jimi77
awesome score dude
those are nice
it has a lo pro trem which is cool
you could put a block in the back if you ever get sick of free floating
and want to be able to downtune | |
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Posted: 2/23/2005 5:19:14 PM | | thanks man.. It was just one of them things were you see it and can't get it out of your head..i was powerless to stop my self from buying it.. i was like a zombie walking to the counter.. must have..must have.. i dont know much about the trem.. but i am looking forward to playing with it. someday maybe i can afford a house of tone strat.. | |
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Posted: 3/3/2005 10:37:43 PM | ok dudes
cool gear update !!!!!!
try
z amps
soldano amps
the new mesa boogie stiletto amp
fulltone ocd overdrive
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Posted: 3/3/2005 10:52:34 PM | ............DUDE!
Have tried Dr. Z amps, I like ......
Soldanos and Mesas, feh..... Sorry, I don't trust multi layer printed circuit boards / both offerings seem to me lacking in the OT dept. ..... no "sweet spot") ...just my 2¢
....when needed, I still like my modded BD-2 for overdrive and clean boost.......
I did a session the other night, ....I used what I call the "50s rig".
No overdrive needed, ......just dime that ol' boy!
'58 strat (w/LH MIJ '62 RI neck) - cable - '53 Fender Deluxe (TV front Tweed) - '59 Neuman U67 large diaphram mic.
Aaaaaaahhhhhh yesssssss..........
Have you checked out the "Eastman" archtops?
Like buttah. | |
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Posted: 3/3/2005 10:57:00 PM | yes Late
Boogie and Soldano
are not like they were in the day.............
but they sound pretty cool
still love my
gt trio pre amp | |
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Posted: 3/3/2005 11:00:02 PM | GT Trio is a nice pre' I can't stand Aspen's wife, but he still makes some cool gear.
I have a coupla' Alembic pre's I use for bass sometimes, ....they nice too.
See my last stage set-up in the pic? | |
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Posted: 3/4/2005 8:45:36 AM | my gear includes:
wahsburn bt-2 mavrrick serries with custom neck
seymour duncan custom in the bridge
and a jeff beck in the neck
my amp is a peavey 2-12 special with custom digital effect
thats guitar 1
i also have a fender telecaster the same as audioslave, or rage against the machine
I have it tuned down to a c# for the more hardcore songs (ie pantera,slayer) gives it more umph
thats guitar 2
then i have a samick nothing special i have that tuned down half a step...it's green heh
but i mostly always play my washburn | |
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Posted: 3/4/2005 12:41:53 PM | It depends on how far it's out.
Compensated saddles can be carved, the entire bridge-plate can be moved (this can be expensive).
Some minor intonation problems can be fixed with putting more or less relief in the neck and or change of string type/gauge.
Do you know which strings are out? by how much? sharp or flat? | |
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Posted: 3/4/2005 1:20:59 PM | I specialize in intonation on instruments
I compensate nuts too
on guitars and acoustics
use a strobe tuner like a peterson
play each note fretted cleanly
you can "read "the neck this way .........find the problems
I have done CRAZY MODDS to guitars
to get good
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Posted: 3/4/2005 4:58:48 PM | | Heh heh, dude, .......ever try to intonate a guitar with a "biscuit-bridge"? (as found on some "resonator" guitars) | |
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Posted: 3/4/2005 5:16:20 PM | I used to play acoustic guitar but kind of stopped practicing after I moved. I wasn't a half bad player but the problem is I never learned how to read music... I saw a note and knew how to place my hands. Now I've kind of forgotten it so it's really a pain to start playing again. I might pick it back up some day...
I have a Washburn D-10I... It's pretty cool. | |
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Posted: 3/4/2005 5:53:49 PM | Nobody ever sight reads except orchestra players and drummers.........
The more important skillset is to understand music and know the instrument. With an understanding of how music works you can play anything.
.....besides, players use their ears not their eyes.
....here, almost every rock, blues and country song ever written can be represented thus-
I IV V
All keys........ | |
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