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Tube Freaks Guitar Forum http://www.tubefreaks.net en Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:01:09 GMT vBulletin 15 http://www.tubefreaks.net/images/misc/rss.jpg Tube Freaks Guitar Forum http://www.tubefreaks.net 1122703http://www.feedburner.com Hello from FL... http://www.tubefreaks.net/general-discussion/252-hello-fl.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:23:13 GMT Thanks for the tips guys. I'm really digging this BreedLove and think I made the right choice in buying it. I'll get to try it out at church in a couple of weeks when I'm back to playing acoustic (I normally play electric). I'll be running it direct to the FOH mixer so we'll see how it goes in a big room (800+ seats). This Saturday I'll be using it unplugged at a nursing home gig with another group from church. I'm sure it will project better than my T5 ever did (the T5 was great plugged in but just didn't cut it as a truly "acoustic" acoustic guitar when going unplugged). Anyway, I love the feel of my new BreedLove and I'm sure I made a wise investment in it. ]]> General Discussion mmcquain http://www.tubefreaks.net/general-discussion/252-hello-fl.html How to find a good repair/setup guy/girl http://www.tubefreaks.net/modern-guitars/270-how-find-good-repair-setup-guy-girl.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:37:07 GMT That's what I'm talkin' about! The fret size I want, the pickups I want, The body material I want, the neck shape I want. I guess the thing I should do is just learn to do it myself. ]]> Modern Guitars BK13 http://www.tubefreaks.net/modern-guitars/270-how-find-good-repair-setup-guy-girl.html need help buying a guitar http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/277-need-help-buying-guitar.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:41:14 GMT Badger's right. The other thing to ask yourself, if you are truly serious is "Do I want a collectible guitar that might hold its value/appreciate in value after a few years?" No sense in buying a cheap guitar that will be worth hardly anything in a few years.

Are you a Costco member? If so, they often stock decent inexpensive Yamaha acoustic guitars that are great for beginners....added bonus is that they will refund you your money if you are not serious about playing a year or more later. ]]> Guitars adaptable http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/277-need-help-buying-guitar.html fender fret size? http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/266-fender-fret-size.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:15:24 GMT ---Quote (Originally by badger809)--- Cool. so...are you going to pull the trigger? ---End Quote--- Well i was until i read a review about the Highway one strat but i am confused cause on some sites it is listed as the Fender strat highway one HSS but when looking in uk websites it is a 3 coil job?Also it says that it is the cheapest american strat and not an mexican?It is also retailing at around £500 Fender Highway One Stratocaster electric guitar Review in Electric Guitars at Review Centre (http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews86679.html)

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Originally Posted by badger809 (Post 1516)

Cool. so...are you going to pull the trigger?

Well i was until i read a review about the Highway one strat but i am confused cause on some sites it is listed as the Fender strat highway one HSS but when looking in uk websites it is a 3 coil job?Also it says that it is the cheapest american strat and not an mexican?It is also retailing at around £500 Fender Highway One Stratocaster electric guitar Review in Electric Guitars at Review Centre ]]> Guitars gazaboy1 http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/266-fender-fret-size.html Music Theory basics explained for Guitar http://www.tubefreaks.net/learning-play/276-music-theory-basics-explained-guitar.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:38:37 GMT

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Originally Posted by TK Flash (Post 1512)

but it's really quite simple when you can visualize how the scale appears on the fretboard.

yeah, I hated the thought of learning scales until the guitarist in my band drew me a chart similar to what you've put up. That was when I was a bass player, and it totally revolutionised the way I was playing bass, adding in harmonising notes, 7th notes, a lot more stepping notes between chords.

But I still just wanted to strum! So I picked up a few guitars instead. But this is good - when I finally get my tele, I'll keep it at home and learn some scales from this post.

So I add my thanks! ]]> Learning To Play mattyj http://www.tubefreaks.net/learning-play/276-music-theory-basics-explained-guitar.html Mick from Maine http://www.tubefreaks.net/general-discussion/273-mick-maine.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:44:02 GMT An excellent value Jazz guitar is the Japanese made Ibanez Artist John Scofield model. It plays as good, if not better than most new ES-335s, and costs about as much as the ES-137. I stupidly sold mine when I thought my jazz days were over..... Plays like a late 60s ES-335 (apparently those are the best years for a 335). An excellent value Jazz guitar is the Japanese made Ibanez Artist John Scofield model. It plays as good, if not better than most new ES-335s, and costs about as much as the ES-137. I stupidly sold mine when I thought my jazz days were over..... Plays like a late 60s ES-335 (apparently those are the best years for a 335). ]]> General Discussion adaptable http://www.tubefreaks.net/general-discussion/273-mick-maine.html Tokai guitars http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/274-tokai-guitars.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:44:36 GMT I played one Tokai to date, that was a knock off of the pink paisley Tele. Not sure of the age but it was selling for $1600 at the Guitar Center Hollywood. I thought the guitar was great. Looked, played and sounded just like a high-quality Tele.

Also, I know many people love the Tokai "Love Rock" Les Paul copies that we made back in the day.

My impression is that Tokai, like most Japanese builders, puts out instruments of very good quality. I own two guitars that were built in Japan (Tele Custom reissue and a Kramer hair metal guitar) and I am very pleased with both. ]]> Guitars badger809 http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/274-tokai-guitars.html Scars on Broadway http://www.tubefreaks.net/bands-artists/260-scars-broadway.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:15:18 GMT this is a dope song..."They Say" by SOB is now iTunes free single of the week, it's awesome. ]]> supersoad1 http://www.tubefreaks.net/bands-artists/260-scars-broadway.html New guy, ESP vs. Ibanez http://www.tubefreaks.net/modern-guitars/269-new-guy-esp-vs-ibanez.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:36:17 GMT I'm new to the music world and have done some research as to what guitar to invest in and I'm thinking about the ESP LTD AX-260. What's the word on this instrument? Some have also suggested an Ibanez. I'm looking to play thrash or speed metal like Bullet for my Valentine, Avenge Sevenfold, Shadows Fall and Killswitch Engage. Which brand is better overall for a beginner. I'd like to keep the price in the $400 range or less. Any input and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Modern Guitars snowthrash http://www.tubefreaks.net/modern-guitars/269-new-guy-esp-vs-ibanez.html Willing to learn...no clue where to start. http://www.tubefreaks.net/learning-play/268-willing-learn-no-clue-where-start.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:45:32 GMT ESP and Ibanez are both reputable companies that make a lot of guitars well suited for metal and high-gain rock. Both companies offer guitars made overseas that are affordable and of good quality.

My opinion? You're going down the right path. Get a good guitar that is very playable, stays in tune, sounds great and looks cool at the same time. You can do the same with a small practice amp -- again, there are many out there, but Vox, Line 6 and Fender all make small amps that are affordable and give you a lot of options (check out modeling amps that mimic the tones of multiple amps and effects pedals).

You also have a ton of on-line resources for learning how to play guitar. Even youtube has thousands of guitar instructional videos.

Have fun and stick with it. I really began playing guitar in college and 20 years later it's still my favorite pastime.

ROCK ON. ]]> Learning To Play badger809 http://www.tubefreaks.net/learning-play/268-willing-learn-no-clue-where-start.html claptons guitar http://www.tubefreaks.net/bands-artists/265-claptons-guitar.html Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:28:41 GMT Here's a good starting point for you:

Denmark Street Online - Musical Instruments: Guitars, Amps, Drums: London UK ]]> badger809 http://www.tubefreaks.net/bands-artists/265-claptons-guitar.html Leading Vacuum Tube Supplier http://www.tubefreaks.net/tube-amps/249-leading-vacuum-tube-supplier.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:46:27 GMT Hey supersoad1, Thanks for posting a reply to our thread here. Where we able to help you get the tubes or tube parts you needed? We have a huge inventory if you had a chance to check out our site at Orlando Vacuum Tubes (http://www.thetubecenter.com) if not please feel free to visit us anytime. Thank You, The Tube Center Webmaster (chris) Orlando Vacuum Tubes (http://www.thetubecenter.com) Hey supersoad1,

Thanks for posting a reply to our thread here.

Where we able to help you get the tubes or tube parts you needed?

We have a huge inventory if you had a chance to check out our site at Orlando Vacuum Tubes if not please feel free to visit us anytime.

Thank You,
The Tube Center Webmaster (chris)
Orlando Vacuum Tubes ]]> Tube Amps TheTubeCenter http://www.tubefreaks.net/tube-amps/249-leading-vacuum-tube-supplier.html What are you listening to? http://www.tubefreaks.net/general-music/27-what-you-listening.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:17:14 GMT At the moment i am listening to Derek and the Dominoes stuff like the version off 'Little Wing' but also Rory Galllagher ,Cream ,Hendrix, Sheryl Crow, Joe Bonnamassa and Buddy Guy at Glastonbury was ace aswell .Also you cant not listen to a bit of Zep . ]]> General Music gazaboy1 http://www.tubefreaks.net/general-music/27-what-you-listening.html Boss rc2 loop station with Boss me-50 http://www.tubefreaks.net/digital-effects-signal-processors/264-boss-rc2-loop-station-boss-me-50-a.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:22:26 GMT Does anyone know if the Boss rc2 loop station can be used simultaneously with the Boss me-50 digital effects pedal? Does anyone know if the Boss rc2 loop station can be used simultaneously with the Boss me-50 digital effects pedal? ]]> dobbsy http://www.tubefreaks.net/digital-effects-signal-processors/264-boss-rc2-loop-station-boss-me-50-a.html What type of Guitar played in this song? http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/263-what-type-guitar-played-song.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:28:24 GMT

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Originally Posted by adaptable (Post 1465)

The distinctive lead tone on Wicked Game is definitely a Fender Stratocaster. I saw Chris' guitarist play this live and it sounded great. It was a new-ish model with a vintage look. I think he may have had locking machine heads on the tuners to use the whammy that much and stay in tune. Live he also used a slide (glass, I believe).

What really makes that tone sound so good is the bright amp (I think it was a Fender Twin Reverb) with just the right about of reverb and tapping delay.

If you like that lead tone....Listen to Robert Plant's Big Log. It's a very similar tone, and feel....perhaps a bit more "Straty"

Thanks for the helpful info!! ]]> Guitars Valsun12 http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/263-what-type-guitar-played-song.html Line6 Plug-in Sale http://www.tubefreaks.net/digital-effects-signal-processors/262-line6-plug-sale.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:15:50 GMT I got an email from Line6 inviting me to pick up all of the additional models and plug-ins for the Podxt Live for $79. I've watched the price of just the plug-in capability go from $199 to $99 to now $79 with the model packs...so decided to take up the offer.

First off, the plug-in rocks. Better than Amplitube in my opinion, which I also own. The Line6 user interface is identical to GearBox, and GearBox (in conjunction with the DSPs on your Pod) can act as a zero-latency monitoring application with ProTools and Logic (I've recently switched to Macs for music)....so basically you get all of the great tones of your Line6 Pod, as a alterable plug-in in your favorite recording tool. I had 4 instances running in a mix and it wasn't killing my CPU....and I'm able to continue to layer on tracks without having to change the sound interface's buffer settings. The only drawback is that your Pod needs to be plugged into the USB port even if you are just playing back parts that use the plug-in. I need to figure out if playback is possible with my smaller TonePort....or maybe I've finally found a reason to breakdown and get a PocketPod.

Then, on top of the plug-in, the new model packs are really good. There are a few new amp models that sound closer to the real thing than previous versions.... I'm loving "Line6 Sparkle".... It sounds as good as my Champion 600 mic'd. There are tons of presets and even some great bass and vocal settings (Avalon 737sp simulation...I'll definitely be putting that through its paces).

All-in-all, I think this is an excellent value....simply upgrading my Amplitube license to run on my Mac would have cost $200, so for $79, this was well worth it. To top it off, all of the new tones/models are download-able to my Pods.

If you're interested, better hurry.... this offer is only this weekend. ]]> adaptable http://www.tubefreaks.net/digital-effects-signal-processors/262-line6-plug-sale.html <![CDATA[BOSS Micro-BR :: Questions & Answers]]> http://www.tubefreaks.net/portable-audio-recording/1-boss-micro-br-questions-answers.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:44:00 GMT Hi, I replaced the batteries in my Micro BR today and since then it's not worked at all. It won't turn on. I've checked for the obvious (ie batteries are the right type, hold isn't on), but it all leads to dead ends. Anyone able to solve this problem?

Thanks
xxx ]]> Portable Audio Recording singlehound http://www.tubefreaks.net/portable-audio-recording/1-boss-micro-br-questions-answers.html Wood Density on Slashdot http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/261-wood-density-slashdot.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:48:46 GMT Slashdot | Wood Density May Explain Stradivarius Secret

Interesting article and discussion on Slashdot on wood density and Stradivarius violins... some folks in the discussion are extrapolating it to guitars. Maybe it means that with the right wood or wood processing, they might be able to produce the perfect sustaining, lightweight guitar? ]]> Guitars adaptable http://www.tubefreaks.net/guitars/261-wood-density-slashdot.html Relics http://www.tubefreaks.net/modern-guitars/234-relics.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:20:53 GMT I think theres an art to relicing. And some I've seen are very cool looking. And there are people making money doing it. Personally I don't give a hoot what it looks like as long as it has the tone I'm looking for. ]]> Modern Guitars Spider http://www.tubefreaks.net/modern-guitars/234-relics.html 68 Black Beauty Re-Issue http://www.tubefreaks.net/vintage-guitars/205-68-black-beauty-re-issue.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:49:30 GMT quite heavy though. quite heavy though. ]]> Vintage Guitars mattyj http://www.tubefreaks.net/vintage-guitars/205-68-black-beauty-re-issue.html