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I just picked up a mid '90s Carvin DC135T with two single coils and a bridge humbucker. The seller said it was koa. I'm not convinced, though it was inexpensive enough that it doesn't matter. It has a tung oil finish that feels really silky. The neck is a little thin, but I doubt it'll be a problem.
I've had a hankering for a H/S/S "Super Strat" type guitar with a vibrato and a non-maple fretboard for some time. I want to see if it'll cover a range of music from "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak to "Can't Get Enough" by BadCo at rehearsals without carrying a second guitar.
Now I have to set it up to my liking- so it stops feeling like I'm playing someone else's guitar!
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I just ordered an offshore Martin 12 string. I've played the 6 string offshore Martins and they're great guitars. It'll take a while for Martin to send it to Sweetwater, but I'll post pics when it comes in. I've never owned a 12 string lefty. I had a righty once, but it was impossible to achieve intonation because of the flip over and slanting bridge. Can't wait for this one.
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I've been restraining from purchasing anything but I did get a Roadrunner gig bag for my bass guitar build last week. Everything is going into storage in the very near future (I'm postponing it as long as possible, if there's any delay in selling the house I do not want to be without an outlet to keep my sanity intact).
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No pic yet as it is still in transit from the UK. Bought it on Boxing Day.
Brian May Special. Should be here tomorrow in time for rehearsal
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No pic yet as it is still in transit from the UK. Bought it on Boxing Day.
Brian May Special. Should be here tomorrow in time for rehearsal
I want one badddd.
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blackonblack
No pic yet as it is still in transit from the UK. Bought it on Boxing Day.
Brian May Special. Should be here tomorrow in time for rehearsal
Whoa! You've got to post pics!!!
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Here’s a link to it. Actually I was looking at them back in Sept, but I didn’t think my wife would like the Antique Cherry, so I was waiting on a Natural. Got the email Christmas Eve. Showed it to her and she liked the Antique Cherry more. Got their Hiscox case for it as
well.
https://shop.brianmayguitars.co.uk/the-bmg-special.html
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I got another maple Squier strat neck for the next strat build.:arhhh: it's a sickness
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Well they shipped the Natural (orig order), vs Cherry (updated order)
anyways, DHL sucks. Said it would arrive today, then not. After2 flips of that I chose to call them. Spoke to 5 people. 3 said no, 2 said yes. I gave up an loaded for rehearsal. 5 minutes before I was to leave it shows up . Unboxed and crap, theysent the orig order color, not the confirmed color. Anyways, tuned itup and took it to rehearsal. Damn it sounded and played nice. Normally I need a bonding time. Not needed here. I think I’m in love.
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Wow you guys have ALL the cool Stuff!!! Sorry I haven't been posting for a while. Too much personal stuff to go into, but that......and other depressive crap sucks. all good - its just my turn, and its been a long one.
THAT SAID -
I hope that this shows........have picked up a few things - but this was the latest and I Really like it! Stole it at less than half of new, a year old and basicly unplayed. I believe I will fix that! Had the DRRI, added the Road Worn Strat.
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I bought and installed two wall stands for my PA speakers. Bought a new battery for my Dell laptop with a huge screen-- pc for recording. so I've got my crowded little music room organized but incredibly full of gear. Everything has its place.
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This place can be dangerous to one's wallet!
@Laker responded to a post of mine here, and so I did some quick research. Too quick, it seems, as I purchased a mint condition Tech 21 RK5 FlyRig. If only the seller on Reverb hadn't been so quick to respond to my query while it was on sale, I might have given it some thought. But no, I dove right in, and the seller has agreed to hold off sending it until I've returned from my business trip next week.
I may wind up regretting this purchase. One of the comments the seller made to me was, "You will love it. You can run in directly into a PA. Or into the computer. I got rid of all my amps except for my valuable vintage ones that I only keep for collection." Hmmm. I'm not sure that's what I want. I was hoping for an all-in-one pedal "board" that doesn't require chaining devices together before running into an amp.
On the other hand, maybe this will make me move out of my comfort zone and start experimenting with recording into a DAW (computer).
(I don't think I win any prizes for being the first to purchase something in 2020. Not that I was trying....)
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OldStrummer
This place can be dangerous to one's wallet!
@Laker responded to a post of mine here, and so I did some quick research. Too quick, it seems, as I purchased a mint condition Tech 21 RK5 FlyRig. If only the seller on Reverb hadn't been so quick to respond to my query while it was on sale, I might have given it some thought. But no, I dove right in, and the seller has agreed to hold off sending it until I've returned from my business trip next week.
I may wind up regretting this purchase. One of the comments the seller made to me was, "You will love it. You can run in directly into a PA. Or into the computer. I got rid of all my amps except for my valuable vintage ones that I only keep for collection." Hmmm. I'm not sure that's what I want. I was hoping for an all-in-one pedal "board" that doesn't require chaining devices together before running into an amp.
On the other hand, maybe this will make me move out of my comfort zone and start experimenting with recording into a DAW (computer).
(I don't think I win any prizes for being the first to purchase something in 2020. Not that I was trying....)
The other guitarist in the band I'm in plugs his into a guitar amp and it sounds good.
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Thanks, Don. I'm breathing a little easier now! :smile:
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OldStrummer
This place can be dangerous to one's wallet!
@Laker responded to a post of mine here, and so I did some quick research. Too quick, it seems, as I purchased a mint condition Tech 21 RK5 FlyRig. If only the seller on Reverb hadn't been so quick to respond to my query while it was on sale, I might have given it some thought. But no, I dove right in, and the seller has agreed to hold off sending it until I've returned from my business trip next week.
I may wind up regretting this purchase. One of the comments the seller made to me was, "You will love it. You can run in directly into a PA. Or into the computer. I got rid of all my amps except for my valuable vintage ones that I only keep for collection." Hmmm. I'm not sure that's what I want. I was hoping for an all-in-one pedal "board" that doesn't require chaining devices together before running into an amp.
On the other hand, maybe this will make me move out of my comfort zone and start experimenting with recording into a DAW (computer).
(I don't think I win any prizes for being the first to purchase something in 2020. Not that I was trying....)
https://images.reverb.com/image/uplo...11xeilqhqj.jpg
Damn! I have looked at those for a LOOOOONG time! Let us know how you like it! Damn...
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Even though I have one at home, it doesn't do me any good there when I'm here. So, I bought a D'Addario Pro Winder, which made re-stringing my travel guitar a breeze. Win!
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i was surprised at how much easier string winders made changing strings. I used to think it was just being lazy. Until I got more than one guitar.
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Got it. Now, thanks to the Internet, I have to go find the manual! :D
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do the knobs light up? is that why they're translucent plastic?
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I picked up one of these pedals from a friend. So far, I like it a lot. I have a handfull of others and this is small, and has a great variation of tones, sounds and control for the limited amount of playing I do. I am 95% on bass. I have an older Tubescreamer that works just fine as well. This fits in the pocket of the gigbag with a short cables and pack of batteries.
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampl...ffects%20Pedal
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intriguing, I looked at the pictures but didn't see where the DIP switches were.
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I'm intrigued by this. I like Tech 21 stuff. I've had a Trademark 10 and have a Rotochoir on my board. Great sounds.
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I've got a replacement vibrato bridge for the DC135 and 6N14N-EB tubes and caps for the Twinmaster on their way.
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I bought a leather strap for the Hofner--an old fashioned one with a long, narrow strip of leather with a small shoulder pad. Perfect for the Hofner.
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do the knobs light up? is that why they're translucent plastic?
Yes. I guess I should have plugged it in before photographing it. Pressing one of the pedals turns on/off the lights, giving one visual feedback on the state of the board.
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Well, since I'm about to move in with the missus, and we're going to live in an apartment with no acoustic insulation whatsoever, I'll need to play and practice at very low volumes.
I hate earphones, so I prefer a small amp that can at least produce some ambient sound.
Ordered a Danelectro Honeytone...
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I have one of those, Sergio. It's a novelty but sounds like poo. Good enough to practice with.
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I have one of those, Sergio. It's a novelty but sounds like poo. Good enough to practice with.
I know. For us gigging dudes, anything that isn't tubed up or solidlystated louder than 100 watts isn't good.
But in the state I'm in, I'm doomed and bound to practicing unplugged or using these small pieces of turd. And I hate earphones. So that'll have to do.
My big amps will have to be left for gigs.
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I have two "tabletop" practice amps, Sérgio. A 30w Line6 AMPLIFi 30 and a VOX AC2 RhythmVOX. The former is about the size of a lunch box, and has phenomenal sound. It's a full modeling amp (there's a phone app that connects via Bluetooth that lets you set custom models). The latter is only slightly larger than a paperback book (abour 6.5" x 5" x 3"). It has a built-in rhythm section, a tuner, and When I play through them, I typically use my wireless XVive remote system.
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I saw the doppelganger of my old Roland GS405X with matching extension cab yesterday. IT was my favorite SS amp and it did low volume like an ace. I was actually quite tempted to grab it.
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I know. For us gigging dudes, anything that isn't tubed up or solidlystated louder than 100 watts isn't good.
But in the state I'm in, I'm doomed and bound to practicing unplugged or using these small pieces of turd. And I hate earphones. So that'll have to do.
My big amps will have to be left for gigs.
You don't like earphones but do you hate over ear headphones? I stumbled onto something a few years back. Long ago I bought a Digitech RP 200 and I didn't care for any of the sounds except for the lead sound and it's wah-wah through a DS-1. What it has is a phones output. Years after I had the RP200 I thought, let me try it with headphone. I couldn't believe it; it sounded great. Like poop through my amp, but great with headphones. I'm not saying get a RP200, just passing on that over ear headphones really had a nice full sound. AKG's like the ones below aren't that much either and I can wear them for hours.
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I like them. There is no noticeable delay, which is what I hear other guitarists worry about. I used them in my last live gig and they worked great! There's no getting tangled in cables on stage, and they hold a charge for quite a while (no worry about running out of juice mid-gig). I use them as much, if not more, than a cable. Really helps when I've got more than one amp / guitar setup, as I don't have to switch -- one is wired, the other is wireless.
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I like them. There is no noticeable delay, which is what I hear other guitarists worry about. I used them in my last live gig and they worked great! There's no getting tangled in cables on stage, and they hold a charge for quite a while (no worry about running out of juice mid-gig). I use them as much, if not more, than a cable. Really helps when I've got more than one amp / guitar setup, as I don't have to switch -- one is wired, the other is wireless.
I'm considering one myself
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I bought some of those Xvive after seeing somebody here post about them.
They do work pretty well.
I still usually grab a cord because I am old and prone to what I am comfortable with, but if I'm swingin' axe in the living room instead of my office I grab those.
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I don't need them, but I never seem to have one when I want one. So, Musician's Friend is offering a two-pack of DeltaLab CT-30 Clip-On-Tuners, so I bought a pair.
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semi guitar related as I'll probably be using it to carry amps and stuff to my car when I go to jam at a friend's house.
Ozark wagon. Picture later as I'm going to Wally World to pick it up after I eat supper
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after working on my SG for the last 3 nights, I'm this >< close to buying a Peterson Strobostomp tuner pedal. I should be packing everything up to move and not mucking around tweaking things and playing.
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after working on my SG for the last 3 nights, I'm this >< close to buying a Peterson Strobostomp tuner pedal. I should be packing everything up to move and not mucking around tweaking things and playing.
I really suggest looking at the Sonic Research ST-300
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I just bought three new leather straps. I have one for each of my guitars and basses. I'll post a pic of all of my straps in the Whammy Bar.
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I really suggest looking at the Sonic Research ST-300
This one, or the mini pedal?
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Either are fine, I prefer the big one though.
I should make a note that the pedal enclosure itself is much higher quality than many other pedal tuners despite the minimal difference in price. I was using TC Polytunes before but prefer the Sonic Research strongly; it's also one of the most consistently accurate pedal tuners. A real bargain IMO.
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Either are fine, I prefer the big one though.
I should make a note that the pedal enclosure itself is much higher quality than many other pedal tuners despite the minimal difference in price. I was using TC Polytunes before but prefer the Sonic Research strongly; it's also one of the most consistently accurate pedal tuners. A real bargain IMO.
looks like they only make and sell the mini.
Ishibashi Music in Japan has one on Reverb, it's 50 dollars more than a mini but looks to be in excellent shape. Shipping is included in the price. I messaged them about the shipping time as I'm moving in 11 days. I really shouldn't spend any money on guitar stuff but I really do need a good stand alone tuner since my Sabine is wonky after falling on the floor a few days ago, my elderly Korg DT-1 only works on 9VDC and I hate hate hate hate having to use a wall wart.
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Tried the MXR ‘78 and DUDE, IT’S KILLER!
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Strings and foil tape.
Got the electronics shielded and now it is quiet! I almost thought I broke something because I didn't hear anything when I turned the amp on. It was almost dead quiet. Surprised the snot out of me. Broke my first string today while I was putting the new set on lol. I wasnt paying attention and snapped high E while I was tightening it. D'oh! Won't do that again.
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How would you describe the tones you get with this pedal?
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How would you describe the tones you get with this pedal?
As as powerful as a RAT, only less fuzzy and more versatile due to the crunch button.
It’s like a Boss SD-1 who’s been on steroids or ate Popeye’s spinach.
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Just got a Truetone 1Spot power source for my pedals.
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A XTUGA IEM1100 UHF Single Channel wireless in-ear monitor system. I didn't actually have to buy this - I got a sample to review. I was a bit skeptical. Amazon has been selling a lot of Chinese products (as compared to US or European designed and Chinese made stuff) - and it's not very consistent in quality. This product works pretty well, although the earphones that come with are pretty lame. I swapped out a pair of Ultimate Ears earbuds and they sounded pretty good. Range was good and channel cross-talk non-existent.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZZ85L4V
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Finally found one of the Dakota red 1965 AVRIs from a few years ago, so I jumped on that.
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Finally found one of the Dakota red 1965 AVRIs from a few years ago, so I jumped on that.
Nice. Looking forward to hearing more about it.
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Finally found one of the Dakota red 1965 AVRIs from a few years ago, so I jumped on that.
I'd like to see pics! I've had a hankering for a red Strat with a rosewood fretboard for a while. I played a candy apple red G&L Legacy at a local shop last Friday. The price was okay and the guitar was very well made, but it was kind of a dog- not a great sounding "Strat".
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I'd like to see pics! I've had a hankering for a red Strat with a rosewood fretboard for a while. I played a candy apple red G&L Legacy at a local shop last Friday. The price was okay and the guitar was very well made, but it was kind of a dog- not a great sounding "Strat".
I had a 96 Candy Apple Red AmStd Strat with a rosewood fb. It was a beautiful guitar, but I couldn't get a voice out of it. I tried several different pickups to no avail. The guy I sold it to still plays it, and when I see photos, I feel a bit of a twinge--I associate great gigs with it. I was never happy with the sound. I think he's left on the Texas Specials I last put in.
I'd love an AVRI one. Yeah, I'm looking forward to pics too.
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I can definitely do pictures.
from what I have gathered about the model, the finish is as fragile as the old Fullerton reissues and the one I've purchased definitely has a few small dings as per the reverb pictures.
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I need another strat with a great rosewood fingerboard neck. Had one back in '06 but sold it to buy something else.
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I need another strat with a great rosewood fingerboard neck. Had one back in '06 but sold it to buy something else.
well if you mean a great piece of rosewood on a neck, it seems to get harder every year. there are some guys out there with good stocks left still.
now if you just want a guitar with a great neck that happens to have rosewood, my personal favorite is the Suhr medium C. my first Classic, while not a particularly great sounding guitar, had the best neck Ive ever had on a guitar. my second one had the 60s carve, and while that guitar sounded a lot better, I never felt it was quite as playable as that first Suhr, which was so easy to play it seemed to have a mind of its own. I should have ripped the two point trem and electronics out of that one.
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redisburning
well if you mean a great piece of rosewood on a neck, it seems to get harder every year. there are some guys out there with good stocks left still.
now if you just want a guitar with a great neck that happens to have rosewood, my personal favorite is the Suhr medium C. my first Classic, while not a particularly great sounding guitar, had the best neck Ive ever had on a guitar. my second one had the 60s carve, and while that guitar sounded a lot better, I never felt it was quite as playable as that first Suhr, which was so easy to play it seemed to have a mind of its own. I should have ripped the two point trem and electronics out of that one.
are Suhr and Fender necks interchangeable?
