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Can you believe the balls of this guy?
Holy crap. My balls of the day award goes to this dude. So he wanders into jacksons, they have a power blackout, he spies a 1959 fender telecaster, says i'll have that thanks. Picks it up, and calmly walks out. It's worth $55,000. It gets better. The store doesnt have CCTV. Unbelievable. Apparently it was refinished in…
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Turntable distortion
Hey there I got a turntable, its got weight controll and anti skate control, I have them set at the recommended settings but as the needle reaches close to the end of the record the sound starts to distort a bit, it plays clear as a bell at the start just closer to the end like mainly last track then starts distorting and…
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What kind of guitar do you play?
Name the make and model. Other fretted instruments are cool, too, like dobro's and banjo's, or even mandocello's.
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Record player?
Can anyone recommend a good one that won't destroy my records? I'm hoping for something under $200. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
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Stone's brown Telecaster w/Bigsby
Not sure if this has been discussed before, but I was hoping to find some info on Stone's Telecaster. I refer to the brown coloured one, with a Bigsby tremolo and f-holes (i.e. it looks like a Thinline Tele). He is often seen playing this when they play Life Wasted live. It is also pictured in the booklet in the Imagine in…
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new headphones + iTunes library = ........
bought a pair of audio-technica M505s and am here listening to my iTunes library. these cans are so fucking awesome that i can hear just how shitty iTunes songs were before they upgraded to iTunes + (which still doesn't quite cut it).
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Cherry Red by John Hiatt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tuFqevkkzw Does anyone have any idea where I can find the chords for this song? or can someone possibly listen to the songs and tell me the chords progression.. thanks
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Funny funny
I went to see how much I could get for my AD-9 Analog delay. The pawn shop said $25. After getting a really good laugh, guitar center said $50. Now, it's on craigslist for 95.
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Help recording to a computer
I'm looking to start some basic recording to my laptop. I've got audacity already on my computer and am fairly comfortable with it. I'm not looking to do too much. Basically a Springsteen "Nebraska" or Nick Drake "Pink Moon" type of thing. Basic acoustic guitar, maybe a layer of piano, and maybe another lead acoustic.…
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Finding it hard to use chords that match lyrics...
When trying to compose a song to some lyrics I've penned. What are the best ways to create music that matches lyrics? Mind you I suck at guitar and singing. (self taught guitar, singing don't ask)
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holy crow - its been a while...
I have no idea if anyone here remembers me from years ago. the better part of all my posts were here, and then i got busy and distracted and sort of fell out of the whole loop of things. Everyone here is so helpful and i want to get back into the community again. Anyways, i hope all is well, and i now have the time to post…
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Question About My Turntable If Anyone Knows?
Ok I bought a turntable so I can play my pearl jam club singles and now for the new ten box set lp's. anyways when ever I play a record for some reason if i walk around the room you can hear the rumble of my footsteps through the speakers, also if I crank the player loud the speakers kinda have a howl and a rumble flutter…
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Help with Far Behind
I can figure out most of the chords on the song. However, there is one chord that I see Eddie play on a vid that I cannot figure out what it is. It comes during the verse. Most people play it as an E minor but Ed plays it differently. Has anyone figured out this chord and willing to share the fingerings with me? any help…
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drum kit advice?
Hi Guys, need some advice. been thinking about learning the drums. basically, any recommendations what kit to begin with? im thinking perhaps an electronic kit as an actual drum kit will be too loud for where I live. just from a quick lookaround Alesis DM5 Pro Kit seems alright. also, headphones work, but could it be…
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Help identifing drums
Can anyone identify the make and model of these drums - they look like a warmup kit or something - perfect for my needs. Johnny Fay of the Tragically Hip is playing them. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehip/2645075118/in/set-72157605985700773/
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loop station question
I would like to buy a looper like the Boss RC-2 or equivalent. The problem is that my small amp (Vox AD15VT) doesn't have an effect loop and I'm using a footswitch to go from a clean channel to overdrive or distorsion. If I put the looper before the amp, I can't record a clean rythm and then use the amp footswitch to…
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need help with color choice
I just put in an order for a Pearl Masters MCX kit. I'm torn between two colors Vintage Wine (new 2009 color) and Chestnut Fade.. I want some opinions w red- http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showt ... p?t=224529 (scroll down a bit) chestnut fade- http://www.muziker.cz/Images/Tovar/Smal ... 5C-259.gif
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Crate Tube Amp
I'm looking to get an amp for my Les Paul '56 Goldtop. I was wondering about a Crate V18-112 18W tube amp. Does anyone know anything about this amp?
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is a tube screamer the same as overdrive?
Is a tube screamer pedal and overdrive the same thing? And when mike does like the end of the immortality solo is that what he uses?
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Info on Jack Irons' Drums
Hi Guys, I'm trying to find out what kits Jack used through the 95-98 era. I have the Modern Drummer issue with Jack on the cover and main article. At the end of the article it has a diagram of his drum sizes ect. I know that he used both a Ludwig and DW during this era, though I can't find any good pictures. I think the…
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How long should cymbals last?
So my roomate had been playing my kit for about a year and he cracked and completely broke my two crash cymbals. In addition, (after a two year hiatus) it looks like i'll be joining up with a band to start playing drums again. Anyways, I asked my roomate to replace the broken cymbals - one was a two year old $100 sabian -…
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small Tube amp reccomendations?
hey guys, ive been playing guitar a few years but have always had a crappy fake strat and a valve amp (line6 spider something). anyway im lashing out and getting myself a brand spanking new stevie ray vaughan stratocaster, and i also want to get myself a new amp, this time a tube amp. what recommendations can you guys…
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Cover Band
Here is our website, we do have a few rough cut recordings. More to come soon. http://www.myspace.com/ourguiltymind Feel free to add us. We're not the best, but we have fun.
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Holy new mixes, Batman...
It's like the past 20 years have been a sham. Plato's cave allegory could easily be re-written to apply to the new mixes. Now, if they'll offer a digital download of Drop in the Park...
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12 string songs
Does anybody from PJ play a 12 string live for a song? I'm a big fan of DMB songs on 12-string like Last Stop & Big Eyed Fish. Just wondering if PJ did.
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Artic BOWL )))2000
Someone tell me how the instruments stayed in tune? I have never listened to the boot can you hear if the tune normal instead of 1/2 step down??????please geek squad techees give me an answer..Cause extreme heat and cold f up guitars...HOW LONG WAS ALPINE VALLEY 2000 MAYBE 88 MINUTES??? lol
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New Gibson guitar
Last weekend I purchased a Gibson custom ES-339 guitar from guitar center (the anti-christ). I was browsing the web and noticed that I was supposed to receice a cert. of authenticity with my purchase. My sales rep told me that guitar center did not have it and Gibson told me that guitar center should have it. Is this a big…
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G"n"r
Does anybody know who plays guitar on the new Guns N Roses album. I'm really diggin the new release....Chinese Democracy, and the guitar playing is pretty awesome!
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Stevie Snacks
Has anybody heard of Stevie Snacks for blues guitar and what do you think of his lesson series? I just purchased his 5 Essential Blues Boxes and I can't wait to get started. Thanks
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Best Guitar w/ Tremolo
I've been playing guitar for a few years now on a variety of guitars; Fender Strat, Tele and SG. I would really like to expand my horizons by getting a guitar with a good tremolo system. Although the Strat has a tremolo it is not very good and very limited as to what it can do. Can anyone recommend a guitar with a good…