Copyright © 2010 G-Net Consulting, Inc. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:08:08 EST Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:08:08 EST http://www.guitarists.net/news/ New discussions taking place in the Guitarists.net forums. http://www.guitarists.net/news/ http://www.guitarists.net/images/rss_logo_sm.gif http://www.guitarists.net/news/ New discussions taking place in the Guitarists.net forums. newsp@guitarists.net newsp@guitarists.net newsp@guitarists.net en Guitar 60 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96289 Posted by Henry Mars in Electric Guitar - I need some opinions about the quality of these guitars out of the box. Without mod's. Do they stay in tune ( very important ). What is your opinion on the quality of the pots and switches. They used to suck. I need another ax fast. I am going back and forth between the Washburn 35 and the Sheraton II and an Alley cat. Guitar Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:31:36 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96289 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96288 Posted by sawcebox in Pickups - I got hold of an old Silvertone Thin Twin guitar, and when I play some specific tones (particularly 3rd fret on the G string) there's a lot of wierd, low-end, noise. An octave below the actual note.. I attach a sound clip. It sounds like this on both pickups. Do they need to be rewaxed, or is it something inside the guitar that vibrates or resonates? listen here to judge.. http://www.spelmanslaget.nu/silvertonepickups.mp3 Guitar Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:52:07 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96288 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96287 Posted by rubendiaz in Technique & Theory - Here is a lesson for beginners on “Rumba Catalana” that’s a very useful strumming pattern and very popular, also in some of gipsy kings rumbas etc. http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo238.html A more conventional basic Rumba lesson, is here: http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo51.html Also the following kind of arpeggio/rumba, its a very nice ornament & tool that you can use for accompaniment of songs in 4/4, or even on pop music, is for everyone, not just a flamenco players, or nylon strings players, and its easy, so pick players can try! http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo106.html For more traditional Spanish stuff: the 6 right hand techniques that you need are here: http://www.cfgstudio.com/cfgs-video1.html And for players interested in learning many more topics please visit the following links: http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners.html http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners2.html Be creative and share your creativity! Ruben Diaz http://www.rdiaz.org/rdfoto5.html Guitar Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:59:40 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96287 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96286 Posted by JDrHobbs in Pickups - I play a PRS se...ive chosen to buy new pickups to charge up my sound,rather than buy a whole new guitar. My buddy stands by dimarzios but he only says this based on popularity i believe... I play lots of metal and proggresive rock, lots of lead. i would like my PRS to have more sustain and i need more ASSKICK to. Yet i want my clean to sound round and dreamlike. thanks Guitar Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:49:27 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96286 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=96285 Posted by silentechoes in Amplifiers - Hello all, I've been thinking about getting a new amp head for a recording project I've got coming up. I'd like it to be tube, and I'm thinking about the Blackheart Handsome Devil 15 watt head. I have already done a ton of research on it and have hit the local Guitar Center to try one out, but does anybody have any experience at all as far as reliability? And what are your personal feelings about it's tone? Also does anybody have any suggestions for a 10-15 watt, all tube head for maybe $400 give or take? Thank you all so much! Guitar Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:56:37 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=96285 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96284 Posted by duligan in Electric Guitar - I just got a set of nashville Tune-O-Matic saddles for my epiphone LP, they came without slots, the description says for better spacing. What exactly does that mean? Guitar Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:24 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96284 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96281 Posted by j.wood in Effects Pedals - Hi I picked up what i believe to be an original phase 90 a few days ago. Script font, bud box, original carboard box, waranty/product sheet. It's in immaculate conditon The pot code dates it to August 74. The thing is, the circuit board looks slightly different to others i have seen, im pretty sure it's not been modded. Maybe it's a slightly later one, say 75/76? Anyway, i want to sell it, so some information would be much appreciated before i do! The serial number is 111390 and pot code number is 1377425. jim Guitar Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:12:18 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96281 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96280 Posted by NoNo in Electric Guitar - Hi Guys, I’m collecting a new guitar and amp on my way home from work. I work in North Africa and fly home via London where I will pick up my guitar and amp. I plan on buying a good quality soft bag for my guitar (Gretsh pro jet). I won’t be travelling around with the guitar once I’ve arrived home, and don't have room for a hard case. Is it ok to take this on as hand luggage on an international flight? The real problem is the Amp!! I’m buying a Roland cube 80. Dimensions (WxDxH): 440mm X 275mm X 440mm. I’m thinking of checking it in, as it will be boxed. Now, how do I get it from the guitar shop to the airport? Do you get amp carrying bags? If not I’m thinking of removing it from it’s box in the guitar store, and going round sports stores looking for a sports bag that the box will fit into. Any other ideas? Guitar Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:42:31 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96280 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96278 Posted by kyle2blue in Effects Pedals - Hey, Wondering if anyone has tried this pedal. Is it a real two channel od, so you can turn on either switch independently. Not like the fulldrive where one is just a boost for when the other is on. Guitar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:07:29 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96278 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=96277 Posted by dalefty75 in Ask The Pros - Couple of months ago I purchased a complete set of Noiseless pickups with Pots NIB on Ebay for my 91 MIM strat. Not till recently that I decided to start the change over and discovered that there are 2 250K pots for tone control and 1 500K pot for the volume control. The original hardware in the guitar has 3 250K pots for all controls and so does the listing in the parts fender parts listing Online. Was there a mistake in the shipping department or is the 500K the recommended pot for the volume control? Guitar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:01:03 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=96277 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=23&thread=96276 Posted by DavidGilmour in Our Music - http://www.youtube.com/user/davidgilmour1234#p/u/6/I4Luw5VHw_Q This is shine on you crazy diamond played over a backing track, not quite timed perfectly still need to work on it, but played on a 12year old mexican stratocaster with tex-mex pickups and played through a marshall 100 amp.. the sound is sweet.. Guitar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:01:26 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=23&thread=96276 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96275 Posted by TNLK_swine in Electric Guitar - Hey, I am going to attemp a build at an 8-string semi-hollow guitar and I was wondering if the EMG BQS bass guitar tone controll system would work nicely in an 8-string guitar. If anyone has any info on this please reply to this thread. Thanks, TNLK_swine Guitar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:40:19 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96275 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96272 Posted by rubendiaz in Technique & Theory - Here is the fourteen video lesson on Tangos for beginners based on the Paco De Lucia’s techniques and style, with this you can learn all what you need to play this 4/4 style that is very prominent in the gypsy traditional music and certainly very interesting rhythm. http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo229.html and remember the 6 right hand techniques are here! http://www.cfgstudio.com/cfgs-video1.html This is the last of 14 video lessons on this subject given to nurture and share this knowledge by: Contemporary Flamenco Guitar Studio / CFGstudio www.cfgstudio.com And for those beginner players interested in learning other topics please visit the following links: http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners.html http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners2.html Be creative and enjoy creating! Ruben Diaz http://www.rdiaz.org/rdfoto51.html Guitar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:11:30 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96272 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96271 Posted by srinivassa in Pickups - You know, I really like my Schecter however it's wired. It is almost a perfect guitar for me. But now I'm curious. I thought the wiring diagram for my C1 Classic was extremely unusual, and I really loved the sound of the series coils and the five position switch. Schecter C1 Classic Wiring Diagram Now, I'm not so sure that this makes any sense. The split coils at 2 and 4 I like, but the series coils are a lot more meaningful to me. I guess that is the default for humbuckers though? I always thought they had to be in parallel to 'buck hum.' But maybe that means the coils have to be physically in parallel, not electrically. Anyway, just thought I'd share the wiring diagram. It's probably not to unusual except maybe position 3. 1 and 5 are default for a humbucker? 2 and 4 are not unusal for a single coil config. 3 I have seen in a 4 position tele, but seems more unusual. I'm wondering if there is anything unusual with this diagram really? I am also wondering if humbuckers run in series electrically all the time? Guitar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:37:12 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96271 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96270 Posted by Brazenman in Pickups - and hello Dimarzio D'Activators. The Blackouts are getting too noisy even picking up the straploks. Can actives go microphonic? Anyway they're out! The D'Activators sounds pretty good and they're not noisy. Looks good too. Guitar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:36:30 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=34&thread=96270 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96269 Posted by Ziggityz83 in Effects Pedals - I'm thinking about replacing the inductor in my vox wah. It already has true bypass, and I want to upgrade it a little further. Now the big question what inductor to use?? Here's a list of what I'm thinking of trying... fasel yellow or red whipple area 51 halo anyone have any experience with these? Is there one of these that are far and above the favorite? Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:56:29 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96269 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96268 Posted by rubendiaz in Technique & Theory - Here is the seventh lesson on “Buleria” (playing- jokingly) for beginners based on the Paco De Lucia’s techniques and style, with this video you can learn all what you need to play this 12 beat structure that is very prominent in the gypsy traditional music, and certainly very interesting rhythm, for it is considered the main and most important style in flamenco music. http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo237.html The Buleria rhythm is in 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and has the following accents, on 3,6,8,10,and 12. (can also be accented on 3,7,8,10,and 12.) Remember the 6 right hand techniques that you need are here: http://www.cfgstudio.com/cfgs-video1.html The “Buleria 7” is one of 7 video lessons on this subject given to nurture and share this knowledge by: Contemporary Flamenco Guitar Studio / CFGstudio www.cfgstudio.com And for those beginner flamenco players interested in learning other topics please visit the following links: http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners.html http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners2.html If you like to listen a “Buleria” is here one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oYqQHVhBqs Be creative and enjoy creating! Ruben Diaz http://www.rdiaz.org/rdfoto37.html Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:33:52 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96268 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=96265 Posted by ddbobdylan in Ask The Pros - I recently purchased a Providence SOV-2 overdrive pedal. I accidently plugged it in to a 12v dc adapter, and now it wont take power from a 9v dc adapter. It still works, with a 9v battery, but thats just not practical. My question is , did I burn the pedal out? Is there any way to fix this? Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:52:11 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=96265 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96264 Posted by ddbobdylan in Effects Pedals - I recently purchased a Providence SOV-2 overdrive pedal. I accidently plugged it in to a 12v dc adapter, and now it wont take power from a 9v dc adapter. It still works, with a 9v battery, but thats just not practical. My question is , did I burn the pedal out? Is their any way to fix this? Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:15:14 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96264 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96263 Posted by adamcbest in Electric Guitar - i posted this on jemsite, btu haven't heard back so i'm posting here as well.. i've been using an RG570 neck in my construction of an electric harp guitar, but i need some helping getting new hardware to match the dimensions of the RG570 neck.. i'm going for a fixed bridge in place of the original Lo-pro (sold that a while ago) Will this bridge match up to all the string spacing and such for the 570 neck. I do have to drill piezo wire holes and install graphtech piezo saddles still but that shouldn't be a problem. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_non-trem_bridges/Gotoh_Hardtail_Bridge.html?tab=Pictures#details for the harp strings i'm using novax individual bridges modified to accept graphtech ghosts saddles, although i'm not sure what style graphtech saddle i need to get for either the gotoh or the novax.. If anyone knows which saddles fit correctly of the top of your head please let me know. We are finishing the body construction faster than i had anticipated, so we'll be ready to install hardware pretty soon. Oh and does anyone know where i can get custom length strings? The harp strings will be fairly long scale and i don't know any where to buy extra long guitar strings. I'm anticipating having to play with individual nuts to shorten the scale of each string as needed. It's going to be tuned standard EADGBE for the guitar side and for now, E F# G A B C D for the 7 harp strings. might change. Not sure. Thanks again guys. I appreciate the help.. I'll post some pics once all done. Hopefully it all works out. This is very experimental for us, so we'll see. Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:38:38 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96263 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96262 Posted by Deisenaut in Electric Guitar - I am looking into what kind of Work I can do to get the most out of of MIM Standard HSS and I know that the amp and pedals are an important factor. My profile shows my tastes but pink floyd, nirvana and green day would be the top 3. What I want to know is if it easy to swap out the standard pickups for an SD 59 and classics or what would anyone reccomend for these type of sounds? Also do pots need changing from standard and is that easy to do? Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:04:39 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96262 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96261 Posted by rubendiaz in Technique & Theory - Here is the sixth lesson on “Buleria” (playing- jokingly) for beginners based on the Paco De Lucia’s techniques and style, with this video you can learn all what you need to play this 12 beat structure that is very prominent in the gypsy traditional music, and certainly very interesting rhythm, for it is considered the main and most important style in flamenco music. http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo236.html The Buleria rhythm is in 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and has the following accents, on 3,6,8,10,and 12. (can also be accented on 3,7,8,10,and 12.) Remember the 6 right hand techniques that you need are here: http://www.cfgstudio.com/cfgs-video1.html The “Buleria 6” is one of 7 video lessons on this subject given to nurture and share this knowledge by: Contemporary Flamenco Guitar Studio / CFGstudio www.cfgstudio.com And for those beginner players interested in learning other topics please visit the following links: http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners.html http://www.rdiaz.org/rd-PDLbeginners2.html If you like to listen a “Buleria” is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oYqQHVhBqs Be creative and enjoy creating! Ruben Diaz http://www.rdiaz.org/rdfoto47.html Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:09:24 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=9&thread=96261 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96260 Posted by lirjantodri in Electric Guitar - Hello everybody is nice to be again here. I wan to share a prolem that i have. I bought a fender strat made in japan 1987 5 days ago. i bough it for 300 $, just for fun i like to have old guitars in my studio. When i put this fender on my Vox ad50vt some noise comes ouit of amp like electric noise. When i put my hand on the strings the noise get off, i have tried to get distance from the amp but the noise don't wnat to stop. Whne i connect ather guitars on this amp no noise out of it, so it means that the guitar has this noise. What can i do? Does any of you have experiences with this kind of problem? Thanks see you around... Guitar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:07:33 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96260 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96259 Posted by stretch05 in Electric Guitar - Hey, I'm new to the forum and relatively new to guitar (one year). I picked up a squier strat and learned to play on that. It has served me well, but now it's time to upgrade. I've been looking around and I'm thinking I might go for a ESP Eclipse II. From what I've read its a great guitar for the money. Of course, I'll have to be the judge of that. My question regards the pickups. I am trying to really understand active and passive pickups. The Eclipse has Active EMG's that are supposed to be pretty awesome. I read that they are generally better for playing with gain, which I don't do too much of now due to my weak little amp, which I will be soon upgrading. I'm looking for recommendations about this guitar and the pickups and the playing style. I don't play metal, I like a lot of classic rock. David Gilmour has to be my favorite. Other music I play isn't as "heavy" as most metallica or other metal. What other guitars should I be looking at. I am trying to stay under a grand for the guitar. Also, I figure I will upgrade my pickups in my squier strat. It's got sentimental value as my first guitar so I won't be getting rid of it. Should I just put some passive pickups in that and get a guitar with EMG's? I think that is the way I will go. Guitar Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:46:08 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96259 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=96258 Posted by TheoDog in Amplifiers - Playing today, I had trouble with my Deluxe Reverb. it had an intermitent drop in volume where the tone fizzled an when thin for minutes. Is there an easy diagnosis to start checking? I though it was the pedal chain, but I bypassed each each of the pedals and swapped patch chords (not systematically, just enough to realize the problem did not go away) Guitar Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:58:35 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=96258 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96256 Posted by bigdaddy76 in Electric Guitar - Went to see Brad Paisley last nt. Great show! He is a well known Tele swinger, and the 1st time I saw him, he used exclusively Teles. Last nt. however, he used a strat and a hollowbody for a song . (I beleive to be a Gretsch.) What really surprised me though was the Les Paul/ Tele combo he used for the last song of the nt. (yes, this is the one he fell down and busted his arse on.) The video is on youtube. This particular guitar had a LP body shape with Tele controls. It was quite sharp looking. Does anyone have any info on this guitar? I could not tell if it was a Gibby or a Fender by the headstock. I am completlely smitten with this guitar, and must find out if this model is available to buy. LOL Guitar Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:57:31 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96256 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96254 Posted by papa_lazerous in Effects Pedals - More details to follow............ Nah I'm only kidding, I don't do that teasing BS I am now the owner of a genuine "Pete Cornish P2" Effects pedal I bought it on evil-bay, had the nerve to bid blind with 2 seconds to go knowing what I was willing to pay and if I didn't get it then so be. It's getting posted tomorrow with a 24 hour delivery company so with all things considered I should be able to post pictures Wednesday. I am very interested to get my hands on it, part of me wants to take it apart just to see how it works. But its ALLOT!! of money to throw away, part of me wants to just hear one myself to know what the fuss is about and if the quality of the sound is partly mojo induced as its an exclusive pedal to own. And another part of me may just box it up and store it for a good few years till Pete pops his clogs and then I have an instant profit as the price will hit the roof, or I may do what mort did when he had one a while back, play with it for a month enjoy it and then sell it on. Either way I am pretty stoked right now.... I am thinking mothballing it will probably be my choice, it beats keeping money in the bank right now. Besides it can keep my as new still boxed never been stood on "Boss DM-2" company, that thing was made in 1982, Its already worth allot more than I paid for it now Guitar Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:40:19 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=6&thread=96254 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=96253 Posted by dYnamItE gUitAr...!@ in Amplifiers - Engl amps, have been around for quite some time and vary from medium low, to high prices and while I knew they existed before they are getting more and more brought to my attention... This amps are german made and from what I heard from youtube clips they really pack some punch... And the best thing, they don't sound neither american or brithish, they sound different. If you want me to give you the link to ttk review tell me and i will he is a guy who reviews different amps.3 Guitar Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:04:47 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=5&thread=96253 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96252 Posted by julian rojas in Electric Guitar - hi im julian does anyone how to connect the 'ground' wire to a les paul bridge???? Guitar Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:34:13 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96252 http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96251 Posted by julian rojas in Electric Guitar - hi my name is julian my guitar is a vineyard les paul and im trying to put ibanez inf1 humbucker and epiphone humbucker i have the schematics for both pickups but its custom and i mite need professional help.... Guitar Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:24:56 EST http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=2&thread=96251