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Posted: 3/14/2007 9:29:35 AM | Yeah some of those Epi LP's are really nice. I know somebody with one that's got a birdseye maple top with an ebony board that's an absolute beaut to play. The Koreans are really making great quality in their instruments these days. From what I'm hearing lately the difference between guitars up to the 800 dollar range and the ones over 2000 bucks is about 20 percent improvement. Fretwork/ electronics /name brand is what costs you the extra 1200 or more.
Having said that; night after night, there's gigging pro's out there playing squire strats through modestly priced amps that'll blow you away just as much as someone with gear costing thousands more.
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Posted: 3/14/2007 11:20:12 AM | I posted my gear before, but since this list has been going a LONG time, I'll list mine again.
1972 Gibson Hummingbird
1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Limited Edition John Kay/Steppenwolf Rickenbacker (only 250 made)
1967 Epiphone Casino
Musicman 410 amp
An original Crybaby wah wah | |
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Posted: 3/14/2007 11:25:26 AM | cool, what model Les Paul you get, a standard or custom? What finish? I love my Epi.
Probably standard, but I'd have to double check the model number. It's got the typical cherry sunburst finish. I just regret that I haven't had time to play it since I bought it - I love how it sounds. 
It's totally true about the price, though. I took down a thousand dollar Fender during a quiet moment just to hear the difference, and I was like "this is it? It sounds like my Washburn." | |
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Posted: 3/15/2007 9:15:35 AM | | the only washburn I ever liked was the N4 bettencourt model, omg what a fun guitar to play. | |
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Posted: 3/16/2007 1:49:34 PM | found a whole heap of classical pieces with guitar chords in a thrift shop recently....
its a really good feeling accompanying a violin....just sticking to the chords(+yes its useful to be able to read where the tunes going)...
Im a basic country/folk player...though find light jazz+beatles very rewarding...
had some good encouragement from a classically trained girlfriend when I thought I was outta my league....these days have a jam with classical guitarist now and then..
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Posted: 3/16/2007 1:56:38 PM | | another source is the small ads...there are papers out these days that just carry stuff for sale...placing an ad is usually free so it gets full up quick+there are usually lots of good cheap guitars that people dont want anymore...good idea to take someone with you who knows what to check on a guitar | |
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Posted: 3/17/2007 11:37:33 AM | | Hey, do you know anything about Canadian guitars? I have a 12-string, name is LYS, but I can't seem to find much about it on the internet. I have had it since new in 1980. Nice sounding guitar. | |
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Posted: 3/17/2007 3:35:06 PM | Normand Boucher.
He used to have 3 lines of guitars, Norman (his first name minus the d), Lys, and Kamouraska. After a factory fire, and later on some financial difficulties, Normand Boucher sold out to one of his partners, Robert Godin.
Robert Godin re-developed the guitar lines, and changed Lys into Seagull, Simon and Patrick, and Art & Lutherie to address different price levels, while retaining the Norman brand. Kamouraska, a classical line, was renamed La Patrie. The electrics are Godin. All of these companies are under the Lasido name. | |
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Posted: 3/17/2007 4:38:28 PM | late
excellent response
new tone stuff...................
get 2 cabinets for the price of one.....sorta
In my showroom I have a 2X12 closed back cabinet w/ vintage 30's
I pull one out and put it in a little open back combo box from an old gibson dual 6v6 combo, that was made into an extension cabinet..........
wow !!!
same speaker 2 very different tones, style of cabinet is a huge factor in getting different tones.
-the closed back has so much more bass and projection
-the open back is more mid rangey,less bass,more'fendish'
both very usable tones | |
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Posted: 3/17/2007 7:56:02 PM | Please excuse this interruption for a question and provide a recommendation:
Which would you choose out of:
Peavey Classic 30
Peavey Delta Blues 115 (30 w)
Fender Blues Jr.
Please state a brief reason for your choice and please compare the three.
Thanks. | |
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Posted: 3/18/2007 1:02:19 AM | alex 89
I would suggest bringing your guitar to the guitar shops and try all 3 of those amps
for yourself..........do a 'guitar magazine style amp shootout'
be very anal and scientific with your testing
IE
-have all 3 amps infront of you.......a,b,c, them with the same guitar/same settings
-play them loud and quiet
-put your favorite'tube screamer pedal, infront of the amp......see how they all react
ETC
at the end of this YOU will know which one is' the keeper'
ps
also throw in a couple 'wildcard amps'(stuff you can't afford) to compare
eg
matchless,fender custom shop,anything over $2000 | |
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Posted: 3/18/2007 11:34:11 AM | Hi there fellow guitar players, I just found this thread. JackBNimble directed me to this site a few days ago so I am new around here.
I've been at this guitar playing thing for quite some time, over 25 years now. I reviewed the last few pages of this thread but will try to give it a more thorough read to get caught up.
dicool (post on page 85), if you are still looking for some assistance/guidance/inspiration from another left handed guitarist, I may be able to help! I've been playing both acoustic and electric for maybe years. I'm in the Toronto area so that may not be close enough to be a really convenient help, but I would be happy to talk!
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Posted: 3/18/2007 7:22:09 PM |
The Koreans are really making great quality in their instruments these days. From what I'm hearing lately the difference between guitars up to the 800 dollar range and the ones over 2000 bucks is about 20 percent improvement. Fretwork/ electronics /name brand is what costs you the extra 1200 or more.
Having said that; night after night, there's gigging pro's out there playing squire strats through modestly priced amps that'll blow you away just as much as someone with gear costing thousands more.
I'd have to agree...just finished moding my Squire P bass...Squire basically builds solid body guitars with cheap parts....soooo...
I spent $250 on a Squire...
$150 on electronics/sheilding....
Total $400 for a bass that sonically matches or exceeds Fender basses double or more the price.....
Sure, the neck isn't the greatest...but a good setup makes it play alright | |
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Posted: 3/19/2007 5:12:28 AM | ^^^^ Amen to this
I bought my Epiphone Les Paul 4 years ago. The electronics were utter crap in that guitar. the pots went bad, the switch stoppped workin in the neck postition. bought $50 worth of electronics parts (new switchcraft switch, CTS pots and orange drop caps), and the guitar came alive!! | |
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Posted: 3/19/2007 10:29:06 PM | | I must say thank you to late™ and guitarman100 for the wealth of knowledge regarding recording, amps, and guitars. I stumbled on this thread and couldn't stop reading (it's practically a book now). I went to music school in 1989 and studied guitar classical and commercial as well as theory, ear training, recording, etc., but I haven't played for years and I'm only recently playing and writing again. Since all of my gear and guitars were stolen I am starting over, but info regarding mic's, amps that I read here is invaluable to the recording process and the best producers I have met sounded a lot like late™. I can't wait to get a studio set up ... | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 12:03:07 AM | | Thanks for the info, Late, it's interesting, I also have a La Patrie classical guitar, I had no idea they were basically the same maker. Both are nice guitars. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 9:01:45 PM | Yeah, both of my acoustics are made by La si do as well. Gotta love the Canadian research foundation for their input into the manufacturing r&d dept; automated CNC process. (Late...verify if what I heard is correct..thanks)
They're great guitars. My Simon &Patrick pro flame maple is nearly the undisputed flagship of the fleet.
[$150 on electronics/sheilding....]
[bought $50 worth of electronics parts (new switchcraft switch, CTS pots and orange drop caps), and the guitar came alive!!]
You guys are totally right! Good pots/ sheilding/ switches really make a difference. Especially if the guitar wasn't super expensive to begin with. Orange drops make everything sound real sweet. That's for sure. | |
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Posted: 3/22/2007 9:21:14 AM | | If your a lefty call southpaw gutiars in houston. they rock. got lots of them left hand axes. | |
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Posted: 3/23/2007 6:58:40 AM | Yo Hockeymatters
All that work and dedication only to have some bottomfeeder steal your rig? Hope you had a good insurance adjustor bro. When Karma kicks in you should be playing the best music of your lifetime in your own home studio through the holy grail of setups! I'm getting a lot of really good info here too!
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Posted: 3/23/2007 6:09:15 PM | yo G-man...seems like I'm getting uneven volume control on my bass...most of the volume comes on the last third or quarter turn....any ideas? remedies?
...bad pot?
...that mod was well worth the 150 bucks...amazing clarity...and quiet as hell....
...and very informative....next up....new neck | |
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Posted: 3/23/2007 6:29:43 PM | paulchino II
check your pots....are they -audio -or linear taper?
your problem souns like they a linear...................audio taper has a more gradual volume increase | |
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Posted: 3/23/2007 7:42:49 PM | Can somebody tell me what tuning Duane Allman used,I have been playing slide for a few months now.Seems the open E is pretty easy to play,regular tuning is gonna be alot of work.I just got a Regal ,does anyone have any tips? | |
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Posted: 3/23/2007 10:41:36 PM | your problem souns like they a linear...................audio taper has a more gradual volume increase
Well g-man, you've already answered one question for me with that one.
I have a prs se singlecut soapbar that I totally love, but I've never been quite that impressed with the way the rolloff goes on the pots. Must be the linear variety. Very fast rolloff.
I originally thought it was due to the wiring setup of the thing. Nothing like I've seen before.
The volume pot is 250 k with an inline mix of .o1 uf disc cap and 220 ohm resistor on the loop on that pot. This is what I was assuming was causing the fast rolloff, and might still be. Not sure...I only fart around with guitar electronics. Zero formal knowledge.
The tone pot is 500k with a .022uf cap. Standard setup...no resistor.
I was thinking of swapping out the pots for some good ones and pull out the orange drops for this one.
I'll go with the 250/500 mix(audio taper for a more even rolloff), but what about the vol pot resistor/cap combo? Do you know what purpose it serves?
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Posted: 3/24/2007 1:24:53 AM | .....what about the vol pot resistor/cap combo? Do you know what purpose it serves?
it is what is known as a
treble bleed circuit".......it is there to help keep your signal bright when you roll off the vol to 8/9.....without it the treble rolls off quicker
I would keep the cap resistor but swap the vol pot for......
500k audio taper
or a 1 meg if you want more volume and brightness | |
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