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Post by elstoof on Jun 28, 2022 16:32:01 GMT
A very hastily thought out NGD  |
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Post by monkman5000 on Jun 28, 2022 16:36:24 GMT
You and quaddy could start 14 bands
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Post by elstoof on Jun 28, 2022 16:43:28 GMT
This things fucking amazing
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Post by dogbot on Jun 28, 2022 16:45:11 GMT
Junior or Studio?
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Post by elstoof on Jun 28, 2022 16:50:55 GMT
Les Paul Special, 60 Reissue. Basically a Jr with 2 P90s and a bound fretboard
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Post by clemfandango on Jun 28, 2022 17:16:34 GMT
A very hastily thought out NGD I’ve been eyeing these up for ages. Is it as good as everybody says? |
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Post by clemfandango on Jun 28, 2022 17:17:38 GMT
Also does it have fret edge binding?
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Post by elstoof on Jun 28, 2022 17:34:36 GMT
It’s well lush. I’ve wanted one of these double cut specials for a while and Peach got this one in stock so I thought fuck it, I’ll regret letting it pass. It resonates unplugged like a bell, first time playing a wraptail and it makes the strings a bit slinkier, it balances better when sitting down than my Standard which is nice. P90s are just awesome things too. The neck is bound like a Standard on these Specials, Jrs have Fender looking necks
Here’s a video of the actual guitar
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Post by quadfather on Jun 28, 2022 17:38:20 GMT
Good to see some healthy instrument buying! Looks a beauty.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2022 11:14:43 GMT
Well, it's been over a year from start to finish but I've just signed off and paid for this album meaning it's now in the queue for digital distribution. All going well it will be released on the 12th August.
Thank god. It's taken aaaaaaages.
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Post by dogbot on Jul 1, 2022 11:25:16 GMT
Woo hoo.
Very cool. 😎
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Post by Danno on Jul 1, 2022 13:02:30 GMT
What a peculiar crossover
The FFXIV guitar, which I see was ages ago
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Post by quadfather on Jul 1, 2022 13:05:34 GMT
Well, it's been over a year from start to finish but I've just signed off and paid for this album meaning it's now in the queue for digital distribution. All going well it will be released on the 12th August. Thank god. It's taken aaaaaaages. Yayy! Nice one man - I know you've been at it for ages! That's a super accomplishment. Now get back to finding a drummer  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2022 14:29:20 GMT
quadfather Ha, was just talking about that with my mate yeserday. Now this is done we're renewing the search. THere's got to be SOMEONE dammit. monkman5000 Are you still jamming with that band btw? How's it going?
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Post by monkman5000 on Jul 1, 2022 14:59:30 GMT
Yeah, intermittently - it's pretty hard to find times when we're all available, due to work and other commitments and the fact that we're in three different towns. Probably only get together twice a month on average. No progress in terms of getting gigs either, though to be honest we haven't actually tried! The singer keeps coming up with new material, which is all well and good but we really need to get 3 or 4 tracks absolutely nailed and recorded. I've definitely improved to the point that I'm only the weakest link by a smallish distance now, so that's progress  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2022 16:33:14 GMT
Thats great you're still at it though man! You'll need to keep us posted if you manage to get a gig or recordings etc. Meantime even sporadic jamming is awesome.
I really fucking miss it.
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Post by quadfather on Jul 1, 2022 18:55:09 GMT
Get A Fucking Drummer |
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Post by dogbot on Jul 1, 2022 19:58:05 GMT
When his album is a massive hit, he'll be drowning in requests from drummers desperate to work with him.
I have faith.
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Post by dogbot on Jul 1, 2022 20:04:14 GMT
I require schooling.
About the equaliser on the Katana. Received wisdom seems to be that one should have the three controls (you know, bass, middle, treble) at 12 o'clock.
But I'm not sure if it does the sound any favours. I can't decide. Part of me thinks that the Epi sounds better with them at zero and just using the volume and gain.
Playing clean, btw.
Any ideas? Preferences? Am I entirely deaf?
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Post by quadfather on Jul 1, 2022 20:16:15 GMT
I've got a jazz bass that's active and has on board eq. Great, youd think But for the tone I want, I have to put the pickup on the bridge mainly, the treble high, the bass default and the mids ever so slightly above average. Then on the amp, it's mainly treble again and the rest are low. You'd think this would make it sound ridiculously trebly, but it doesn't. It's *just right* for my ears. So fuck what they say and find your sweet spot too |
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Post by dogbot on Jul 1, 2022 20:33:34 GMT
quadfather cheers. I think to start with, I was happy playing with the crunchy settings and now 6 months on I'm trying to play the electric the way I use the acoustic too and I'm noticing differences and I haven't quite found where I want to be. It's a long time since I played straight up electric guitar. I guess some further experiments are in order. Oh and new strings. Again. Always.
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Post by quadfather on Jul 1, 2022 20:53:42 GMT
I find if I'm doing a bass line, I have to make sure it works on acoustic bass. Same for guitar and the same for synths (use a piano). If it sounds wrong acoustically, you're never going to be able to polish a turd. Sometimes with effects etc, you can lose sight of that. But you said you're playing clean And new strings always mess things up for a bit I still maintain going for the tone you want, regardless of what everything is set to. But I'm half stoned now so what do I know. Well, I know that I've just had a great noodle on the bass which was nice |
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Post by quadfather on Jul 1, 2022 20:55:34 GMT
Aso, now you're 6 months in, you're probably getting used to how you can do some nice melodies on the guitar which might need some tweaks to emphasise it
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Post by dogbot on Jul 1, 2022 21:08:09 GMT
Aso, now you're 6 months in, you're probably getting used to how you can do some nice melodies on the guitar which might need some tweaks to emphasise it Yeah, a bit. I'm certainly getting more adventurous. I've learned some scales and started noodling around the chord sequences with them. It's coming along. Slowly, but I'm enjoying it. Tbh, I think my main acoustic is a few steps above the Les Paul I have. Plus, I've had it well over 20 years so I'm really comfortable with it and used to it. Stuff just sounds better to me when I play it and as such I think I'm more forgiving of the mistakes, whereas with an amped electric, it is right out there, loud. |
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Post by elstoof on Jul 1, 2022 21:10:23 GMT
Crank up the reverb and compression, buy a load of pedals to mask those deficiencies. Ask me how I know!
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Post by quadfather on Jul 1, 2022 21:21:22 GMT
I cannot fault this impeccable logic.
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Post by mrharvest on Jul 11, 2022 8:31:54 GMT
I ordered a bass ukulele. I was considering buying a double bass but I don't drive and I'm getting a bit old so schlepping it on buses / on the bike might be a bit much.
I have an electro acoustic bass guitar that I converted into an upright but it's in Finland and getting that thing onto planes is always a hassle. So, for my next genius plan I'll be probably one of very few people with an upright bass ukulele.
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Post by elstoof on Jul 11, 2022 9:13:26 GMT
Aren’t the strings all shitted up like on a regular ukulele
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Post by mrharvest on Jul 11, 2022 9:56:08 GMT
It's standard bass tuning, if that's what you're asking. The strings are typically rubber stock but you can buy metal plated strings.
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Post by quadfather on Jul 11, 2022 11:17:31 GMT
Never heard of a bass ukulele. Sounds interesting. Got any pictures? I love my double bass but the thought if transporting it is just out the question. But a mini one, hmm |
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