GEAR DISCUSSION. Guitars, drums, amps, effects, etc.. - Page 3

Xtreme Unction · 04-21-2006, 07:23 PM

Does anyone know the exact cymbals Blake used for Alaska?

KaffeinE · 05-03-2006, 02:46 AM

This isn't about gear per se, but when playing scales at a moderate speed, to keep the non-played strings from ringing does one mute with the palm or fretting hand?

indigent · 05-03-2006, 08:21 AM

A bit o' both.

Manwë · 05-03-2006, 12:44 PM

I guess it depends on your right hand technique.
People that usually anchor their hand use mostly their palm and a bit of their fret hand.
If you have a floating hand, then that basically eliminates any palm action.
Unless you want to make things harder for yourself.

I wish the last two sentences had an intended pun when I wrote it.

Orkestra · 05-03-2006, 12:48 PM

i get it

DIYAK · 05-15-2006, 06:28 PM

I guess this would be the place to put this:

My drummer wants to get a electric kit for home practice and shit, and Neither of us really know shit about them. Any recommendations or advice or anything?

joshthysia · 05-24-2006, 02:58 PM

my new toy case

kylestevenkern · 06-09-2006, 11:10 PM

Couple Questions:

Whats a good alternative to the Spector ns5xl? Friend of mine has it, I love its style, and need a five string, but dont have 5 grand.

Also, Is a 810BLX backline series gallien kruger bass cab worth it? Anything worth my time more and costs less? Id personally rather something small and mic it but Im not sure. I play a lot of small venues with my measley band and dont usually dont get the opportunity to mic. Head suggestions?

Thanks for your time

dmlinger · 06-14-2006, 07:21 PM

does anyone know a good manufacturer of 6l6 tubes that i can get at guitar center?

how much do they cost and how much to put them in?

YourHearse · 06-20-2006, 03:26 PM

mine is all pawn shop junk and hand-me-downs:
the middle grade Jackson randy rhoads guitar
ibanez rg270dx
1968 fender champ, fuck you guys and your big fancy heads and cabs
electro-harmonix Big Muff Pi
some DOD compressor
the cheapest korg multi-effects pedal
EDIT: and a messed up danelectro milkshake. sometimes it will have the normal boring jangly sound, and sometimes it will have this completely fucked up sounding distorted sound and delay that is awesome

vegasaint · 06-21-2006, 04:14 AM

Who knows anything about ENGL cabs? I'm already saving up for a Powerball, but I don't have my mind made up as far as cabs go. And what would be the benefits of straight versus slanted for any kind of cabs?

06-21-2006, 05:43 AM

Don't think I ever mentioned this, I bought this incredibly sweet classical at the beginning of the month:

Only $300, it sounds decent and plays really, really well. And it's electric!

Annnd I just realised there's a whole bunch of unanswered questions in this thread, haha. I'll get to them tomorrow.

indigent · 06-21-2006, 06:43 AM

I definitely didn't think your classical looked like that. I thought it looked exactly like an electric guitar, only made for nylon strings.

vegasaint · 06-21-2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jotun

6/6/6! :eplus2:

SHE'S HEROIN · 06-26-2006, 01:11 PM

<3Mah shit...

ibanez s1625 w/ EMGs
dual racktifier
korg rackmount tuner
furman pc
mesa standard 4x12 cab
marshall 4x12 cab
boss super chorus
boss noise supressor
boss reverb RV-5
ibanez tube screamer re-issue
mesa footswitch
monster cables
gator case for the rack

I want to get a GCX for my rack and a Ground Control so I wont have to deal with my messy pedalboard anymore. Shall be most bodacious. I want a Rocktron Hush Super C too...

_treasonist_ · 06-27-2006, 05:53 PM

ok first post and its gonna be a question :sad:

ok i was thinking bout buying the triple rec cause of all the good stuff ive heard about it. should i go with the head or the rackmount? and what else would i need with the rackmount cause i dont know jack about em.

current shit ltd

ec400 emg 81/ 85
berhenger cab (forgot model name) slanted
marshallhdfx100 head
.88 tortex jazz picks
daddario .11 -.49
marshall footswitch

Adagio · 06-27-2006, 06:00 PM

Save $100 and get a Powerball.

\m/ · 06-27-2006, 06:05 PM

then after that get a new cab and sell all the other shitty gear.

Adagio · 06-27-2006, 06:07 PM

I like the Marshall 1960A Lead cabinet personally. Or Orange if you can afford it.

P.S. Nice Av treasonist

SHE'S HEROIN · 06-27-2006, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _treasonist_

ok first post and its gonna be a question :sad:

ok i was thinking bout buying the triple rec cause of all the good stuff ive heard about it. should i go with the head or the rackmount? and what else would i need with the rackmount cause i dont know jack about em.

current shit ltd

ec400 emg 81/ 85
berhenger cab (forgot model name) slanted
marshallhdfx100 head
.88 tortex jazz picks
daddario .11 -.49
marshall footswitch

...Get a Dual Rectifier rackmount off eBay if you can find one. The only thing you might need for the rackmount version is a rack case... Look a couple posts up to see my racktifier.

_treasonist_ · 06-27-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adagio

P.S. Nice Av treasonist

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by funeral_thirst

...Get a Dual Rectifier rackmount off eBay if you can find one. The only thing you might need for the rackmount version is a rack case... Look a couple posts up to see my racktifier.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adagio

Save $100 and get a Powerball.

shit

ive heard only good things about both of these i dunno what to do.... i wish i could try em out but sam ass near me doesnt have either and i dont think the guitar center does either.

BZM · 06-29-2006, 04:59 PM

The mesa has more "open" tone for rock and shit... very rich chording for stuff like Agalloch and Envy that needs that open sound. But if you try playing technical metal with it, does NOT get the job done imo. Too loose of a response, gets muddy as fuck when you start muting. The powerball is tighter than a twelve year old and roars like a beast - if you wanna hear samples of ENGL's, listen: http://www.rocksolidamps.com/sounds.php

JakePeriphery · 06-29-2006, 07:00 PM

Play lots of amps and make your own decision, don't go on what looks cool, price, or what the foolios on this board think. Because you'll just fuck yourself and your wallet.

Also, pickup/amp combinations are extremely important.

Savior · 06-29-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omnitopia

Play lots of amps and make your own decision, don't go on what looks cool, price, or what the foolios on this board think. Because you'll just fuck yourself and your wallet.

Also, pickup/amp combinations are extremely important.

tr00f

_treasonist_ · 06-30-2006, 11:34 PM

i just played a peavey 6505 with a new s prestige the other day and it sounded so sweet. thats another one of my choives. and thanks everyone for the input.

_treasonist_ · 06-30-2006, 11:44 PM

my prob is the music stores near me dont carry the powerball or mesa at all.

so i need opinions i want clear notes when doin solos and tech/prog riffs then balls to the wall face removing heay during breakdowns. but also clear chording. sorry if im pissing antone off im a newb. lol

peace

JakePeriphery · 07-01-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _treasonist_

my prob is the music stores near me dont carry the powerball or mesa at all.

so i need opinions i want clear notes when doin solos and tech/prog riffs then balls to the wall face removing heay during breakdowns. but also clear chording. sorry if im pissing antone off im a newb. lol

peace

Don't look here for opinions, not trying to be a dick but the people here don't really understand the versatility of certain high end gear and think it can only make one kind of sound. www.harmonycentral.com can be a good place to check if you need reviews on gear.

07-01-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _treasonist_

ok i was thinking bout buying the triple rec cause of all the good stuff ive heard about it. should i go with the head or the rackmount? and what else would i need with the rackmount cause i dont know jack about em.

I don't think there's a difference between a rackmount Mesa and a regular head, as far as circuitry is concerned...I don't think either of them sound different. So, if you want a rackmount head, then buy the rackmount haha.

Prostate Iguana · 07-06-2006, 10:16 PM

I normally use my Gibson SG Elegant... Iguana burst ofcourse :) And If I am doing sweeps I like using my ibanez, I find it easier to sweep and tap on that guitar.

LordPoopyBrownPants · 07-06-2006, 10:33 PM

I like using my schecter c-1 artist

06-20-2006, 03:26 PM	#70
YourHearse Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	mine is all pawn shop junk and hand-me-downs: the middle grade Jackson randy rhoads guitar ibanez rg270dx 1968 fender champ, fuck you guys and your big fancy heads and cabs electro-harmonix Big Muff Pi some DOD compressor the cheapest korg multi-effects pedal EDIT: and a messed up danelectro milkshake. sometimes it will have the normal boring jangly sound, and sometimes it will have this completely fucked up sounding distorted sound and delay that is awesome Last edited by YourHearse; 06-20-2006 at 03:28 PM. Reason: missed one

06-21-2006, 04:14 AM	#71
vegasaint Me > You Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,854 Rep Power: 10	Who knows anything about ENGL cabs? I'm already saving up for a Powerball, but I don't have my mind made up as far as cabs go. And what would be the benefits of straight versus slanted for any kind of cabs? __________________ I rap better than you play Guitar Hero. http://www.vegasaint.com http://www.myspace.com/vegasaintmusic Order my CD "Elephants Never Forget"

06-21-2006, 05:43 AM	#72
Jotun Guest Posts: n/a	Don't think I ever mentioned this, I bought this incredibly sweet classical at the beginning of the month: Only $300, it sounds decent and plays really, really well. And it's electric! Annnd I just realised there's a whole bunch of unanswered questions in this thread, haha. I'll get to them tomorrow. Last edited by Jotun; 06-21-2006 at 05:45 AM.

06-26-2006, 01:11 PM	#75
SHE'S HEROIN onefortheangels Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,991 Rep Power: 10	<3Mah shit... ibanez s1625 w/ EMGs dual racktifier korg rackmount tuner furman pc mesa standard 4x12 cab marshall 4x12 cab boss super chorus boss noise supressor boss reverb RV-5 ibanez tube screamer re-issue mesa footswitch monster cables gator case for the rack I want to get a GCX for my rack and a Ground Control so I wont have to deal with my messy pedalboard anymore. Shall be most bodacious. I want a Rocktron Hush Super C too... __________________

06-27-2006, 05:53 PM	#76
_treasonist_ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	ok first post and its gonna be a question :sad: ok i was thinking bout buying the triple rec cause of all the good stuff ive heard about it. should i go with the head or the rackmount? and what else would i need with the rackmount cause i dont know jack about em. current shit ltd ec400 emg 81/ 85 berhenger cab (forgot model name) slanted marshallhdfx100 head .88 tortex jazz picks daddario .11 -.49 marshall footswitch __________________ showing no mercy since 1987 tom- "hey guys i finally found out what i dont like about my girlfriend"......."her vagina"

04-21-2006, 07:23 PM	#61
Xtreme Unction Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Does anyone know the exact cymbals Blake used for Alaska?

05-03-2006, 02:46 AM	#62
KaffeinE jacks avatar Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,463 Rep Power: 11	This isn't about gear per se, but when playing scales at a moderate speed, to keep the non-played strings from ringing does one mute with the palm or fretting hand?

05-03-2006, 12:44 PM	#64
Manwë αν Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: (Ëa) Richmond, Virginia Posts: 1,137 Rep Power: 9	I guess it depends on your right hand technique. People that usually anchor their hand use mostly their palm and a bit of their fret hand. If you have a floating hand, then that basically eliminates any palm action. Unless you want to make things harder for yourself. I wish the last two sentences had an intended pun when I wrote it.

05-15-2006, 06:28 PM	#66
DIYAK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 614 Rep Power: 8	I guess this would be the place to put this: My drummer wants to get a electric kit for home practice and shit, and Neither of us really know shit about them. Any recommendations or advice or anything?

05-24-2006, 02:58 PM	#67
joshthysia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: colleyville, tx Posts: 691 Rep Power: 10	my new toy case

06-09-2006, 11:10 PM	#68
kylestevenkern Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Couple Questions: Whats a good alternative to the Spector ns5xl? Friend of mine has it, I love its style, and need a five string, but dont have 5 grand. Also, Is a 810BLX backline series gallien kruger bass cab worth it? Anything worth my time more and costs less? Id personally rather something small and mic it but Im not sure. I play a lot of small venues with my measley band and dont usually dont get the opportunity to mic. Head suggestions? Thanks for your time

06-14-2006, 07:21 PM	#69
dmlinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Nashville, TN Posts: 225 Rep Power: 8	does anyone know a good manufacturer of 6l6 tubes that i can get at guitar center? how much do they cost and how much to put them in?

06-27-2006, 06:00 PM	#77
Adagio Jesus Shaves Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silent Hill Posts: 512 Rep Power: 7	Save $100 and get a Powerball.

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\m/ Registered User $\m/'s Avatar$ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St.Augustine, Fl Posts: 942 Rep Power: 10 $\m/ is on a distinguished road$	then after that get a new cab and sell all the other shitty gear. __________________ I Tee A Dub
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06-27-2006, 06:07 PM	#79
Adagio Jesus Shaves Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silent Hill Posts: 512 Rep Power: 7	I like the Marshall 1960A Lead cabinet personally. Or Orange if you can afford it. P.S. Nice Av treasonist

06-29-2006, 07:00 PM	#83
JakePeriphery Djent Reznor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Omnitopia Posts: 3,068 Rep Power: 11	Play lots of amps and make your own decision, don't go on what looks cool, price, or what the foolios on this board think. Because you'll just fuck yourself and your wallet. Also, pickup/amp combinations are extremely important. __________________ PERIPHERY FORUM PERIPHERY

06-30-2006, 11:34 PM	#85
_treasonist_ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	i just played a peavey 6505 with a new s prestige the other day and it sounded so sweet. thats another one of my choives. and thanks everyone for the input. __________________ showing no mercy since 1987 tom- "hey guys i finally found out what i dont like about my girlfriend"......."her vagina"

06-30-2006, 11:44 PM	#86
_treasonist_ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	my prob is the music stores near me dont carry the powerball or mesa at all. so i need opinions i want clear notes when doin solos and tech/prog riffs then balls to the wall face removing heay during breakdowns. but also clear chording. sorry if im pissing antone off im a newb. lol peace __________________ showing no mercy since 1987 tom- "hey guys i finally found out what i dont like about my girlfriend"......."her vagina"

07-06-2006, 10:16 PM	#89
Prostate Iguana Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I normally use my Gibson SG Elegant... Iguana burst ofcourse :) And If I am doing sweeps I like using my ibanez, I find it easier to sweep and tap on that guitar.

07-06-2006, 10:33 PM	#90
LordPoopyBrownPants Go Go USA Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 106 Rep Power: 7	I like using my schecter c-1 artist

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