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Les Paul Documentary on BBC4 (UK) tonight
BBC4 are having a 'guitar night' tonight, starting with a 1hr 30min docu on Les Paul...just thought i'd share just incase anyone else hasn't...cheers :)
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locks on a fender tweed case
is there an easy way to pop these bad boys open. i just got my 57 reissue on friday and they forgot to include the damn key. They say itll be at least a week until they can get the key to me. This borders on cruel and unusual punishment. Do you think a locksmith could get them opened? Haven't called any guitar stores yet…
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specific question about Epiphone Casino's
I'm thinking of buying one. Usually I immediately go to the used market, but since Casino's don't cost that much and I don't find them easily used overhere, I was thinking of buying a new one. BUT... what I was wondering: is the quality of a new one good? Or should I go look for a used one anyway, from a specific era (not…
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Good jazz/rock ride?
I'm considering getting a new ride for my set. I never really liked the sound of it. (Original Paiste Alpha) I am really starting to like the sound of jazz rides but Im not sure I want a legit jazz ride. Does anyone know of a good yet somewhat affordable ride that can be used for jazz and rock? The only ones Paiste really…
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Does anyone PREFER Solid State over Tube?
Just wondering...
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Telecaster Bridges?
So the "classic" or original telecaster's bridge has three adjustable saddles (but two "base" screws on each to "slant them"?), and later "modern" models have six. Pros/Cons of each? I'd guess the six would sorta give you greater ability to set-up the action? Not that I ever get into that kinda stuff, but I noticed that…
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Ed's Martin
Can anyone shed any light on what model Martin guitar Ed has been using on the last couple tours, particularily in the pre-opener song he preforms? It appears to be one of the following: D15, 000-15 or J15, but I am not sure. Thanks for your assistance/response. Cheers s
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Just picked up a guitar
I just started to learn literally 2 days ago. Anyone got any recomendations?
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Theory type question regarding Capo, please help.
I am in the process of writing a song but something isnt *just* right..... Question is, does applying a capo only serve to change key? If you have a progression that you like in standard tuning, it should still "work" when you put a capo on, right? Any help is much appreciated.
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Fender Strat
I'm doing a speech on how the Fender Stratocaster got popular in the 1950's and can't find ANYTHING on the lawsuit from Gretsch guitars. I heard this lawsuit was what made Fender change the Broadcaster to Telecaster and also where Leo received input for the strat design. Does anyone have an idea on where to look for this…
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Pedal: To Buy or Not to Buy?
A friend has offered to sell me his Ibanez FL301-DX Flanger for £40. I really like the way it sounds (the most important point, of course) and from looking on the Internet, this seems like a good deal, as it's an original rather than a re-issue....but I don't really know much about pedals and which ones are good quality…
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What are you diggibg ... this week ?
This week, Ive been noodling a lot. I had an idea that it would be groovy to make my fingers dance, like they were doling a tap dance or something, so I just "danced" around a bit. Was listening to Death MAgnetic on home stereo for the first time, rather than in the car, and really enjoyed that. Listened to the Avocado in…
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too loud, cops, bitchy neighbor, and another obstacle
I have a question regarding noise levels and neighbors for all of you in bands out there. I am 34, and I play in a band (rock/grungy/surf style) with myself singing and playing guitar, and my roomate plays drums. I bought a house in a crappy neighborhood 2.5 years ago. We have been jamming in the back room of this house…
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I have a ?? about hooking up a THD Hotplate
nevermind, I got it.
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Rhythm help.
I've been using an online metronome to help improve my finger speed, but I want to use it practice rhythm. The problem is, I have a tempo in my head for my own songs, but I just can't find the right temp on the meternome to match. help in any way? And just basic tips to practicing rhythm guitar with a metronome.
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Is it me...
Or do you feel like somedays your playing is just off? No matter what I mess with, tuning, pedals, amp, guitar...my playing still sounds off every now and again. Almost to the point where I can't play anymore that day. Good thing I use headphones so no one can hear me on those days. I can't figure it out....anyone have…
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Ok, I led you all on long enough. Here's my new girl...
Her name's Angel. And MAN does she sing... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v370/fitofrage/guitargear/angel/ American Standard Strat. Black, maple fretboard. Gonna do a little plastic surgery as soon as my parts from Warmoth get in. She's getting a new black pearloid pickguard and trem cover, as well as black pup covers…
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Pickups
I want to get a new set of Pickups for my Mexican HSS Strat. I looked at Di Marzio pickups on musiciansfriend. Any input? Thank you.
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Heaven Beside You
I know this isn't an Alice In Chains forum but I'm learning Heaven Beside You and I thought maybe some of you could help me out with a couple of parts. I have the tab book and it's kind of confusing me because it says in the chorus on the last time around I play a D5 and an E but that doesn't seem right to me. The chorus…
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BBC: The Story of the Guitar
BBC is currently airing a three part series called "The Story of the Guitar" where they interview some of the "Guitar Gods" and some people who just play the guitar. The series is very interesting and probably a must view for guitar players in this forum. Here are some outtakes with David Gilmour…
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tweed princeton lives!!!
http://picasaweb.google.ca/exhausted1975/MarshAmpsFenderTweedPrinceton5F2AClone# the only thing left is to lacquer the cabinet. snarly little amp. can crank it to 12 and not rattle the windows. seems very nice but i've only played it through my epi cab thus far.
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Individual effects pedals or multi effect unit?
I need some advice on what the best solution would be for getting some different sounds out of the guitar. I am completely tech illiterate but it seems like most people on here build their own pedal boards with individual effects pedals rather than using a multi effects device like the Line 6 POD x3 Live. Are the…
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Valve Jr question
I've got the Epiphone Valve Jr combo. On the back of the amp there are 3 input jacks that say "4 ohm, 8ohm and 16ohm) There is a cord running out of the amp and it's plugged into the 16ohm input. what is this? What happens if I take it out of the 16 and plug it in the 4? what happens if I plug that cable into a preamp of…
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The I Want Thread.
http://www.fanoguitars.com/altdefactoSP6.html well that's damn cool. Is it a Tele? Is it a Les Paul Special... I don't care... I freaking want it. I also want this dang it. http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=51
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First gig tonight, eek!
My new band has its first gig tonight. Never played guitar on stage before; in other bands I've always played bass. Nervous as hell! Just been out and spent £7 on batteries so no hopefully no pedal issues, at least. Just wanted to share my excitement although it's currently being overridden by the nerves!
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Drummers, help wanted ! :)
I would really appreciate if you can help me to solve this scruple. I am the begginer, but i've went to music school few times just to learn basics. Now,i'm looking for drum set (BD, SD, TT, TT, FT):). I don't prefer second-hand things, neither second-hand drums. I would like to buy solid set, not too cheap, not too…
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Very frustrated
So my buddy is a music producer and I offered to help his clients with music. Well, he also had his buddy come in a help. This guy could and would not adapt to the musical genres and had to have things HIS way. I got so frustrated, I just got quiet. I have practice in an hour (one hour after this whole fiasco) and I'm…
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so i need some help
i want to play bass again ..but no idear wish would be good enough :D i am a new-beginner again ....played drumms but had to stop bec. of my arm and i am a bit handicapt ..so any advice
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Looking For acoustic WMA tab/chords
Hello - I'm looking for either Tabs or chords for WMA but not the normal version. Looking for something like the NYC '08 WMA that was acoustic and had that acoustic intro. Thanks for your help. That new version is killer. Please pm or shoot an email. paakjerjr@msn.com
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Pedal mods
Does anyone know where I can go to find some mods for my BBE Soulvibe or any other pedals? My DS1, OD1, Rotovibe and wah are moded. Where can I go?