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2011-10-17, 01:02 | Link #503 |
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Sleeping with his homemade guitar! This is what I call love for the guitar! Brain's story is touching, for those who don't know who Brain May is. He is the Guitarist for Queen. I thought it would be nice to share his story of his guitar that he and his dad built from scrap bits. Its quite inspiring!
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2011-10-17, 01:54 | Link #504 |
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Ui could probably make her own if she was inclined. Yui's likely hopeless. Mio's more lady-like, so I doubt that would appeal to her (though she drools on lefty basses). Jun's lazy. Ritsu would have no need, same with Sumire and Okuda. Mugi might do it for fun even though she can buy any guitar short of Brain May's personal guitar.
Not sure about Azusa. She's actually from a music family. Sawako could probably make one with a bit of skill if you said it would be for cosplay, but also functional.
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2011-11-14, 08:39 | Link #508 |
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hey dudes, i just moved this discussion from the tabs and sheet music thread.
ok. well, i have a CRAPPY amp (which i just got from my friend), and a CRAPPY guitar effects (only in distortion, also got from my friend. yeah, i'm someone's DUMPSITE). i'm so disappointed with my setup now, that i'm saving some cash so that i could buy myself something this Christmas. i could picture my "equipment" for you to humor me, but i'm kinda busy at the moment. i'll try later on ok? so, which is more ECONOMICAL and PRACTICAL to buy, a good amp (thinking of Marshal or Vypyr), or a multi-guitar effects (thinking of ZOOM)... (as recommended by my peers, and the guys in this forum, of course). because a good amplifier can make it without the effects, and a good effects cana make a crappy amp sound great, right? (you could correct me if i'm wrong. no, seriously, feel free to humor me now)... haha, tnx guys...
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2011-11-14, 14:13 | Link #509 |
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It depends on how crappy the amp. For practice I always used to use my 10-watt Fender beginner's pack amp lol, it sounds alright but not great. There's only so much you can get out of it no matter what you put in. But now I have a 15-watt keyboard amp (lol), the balance is a little weird for playing a guitar through but it's more than adequate since I only use it for the actual amplification.
If you are in need of an amp because your current one has insufficient speaker power/tone, then upgrade your amp. If you are just looking to add a bunch of effects and amp models, then I would recommend a multi-fx pedal. Of course you can always try modeling amps, the Vypyr line is pretty good though I don't think too much of the 15. Line 6 modeling amps suck. The Roland amps sound pretty good to me but I've only tried them in the shop, I don't own one. Behringer amps...hit or miss...they're cheap, and decent value for the price, but I always feel like I'm sacrificing quality if I were to buy one.
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2011-11-15, 06:56 | Link #511 |
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as promised, (sort of), here are some pictures of my gear. (kinda blurry, but good enough for my taste). you can humor me now.
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ok, i've decided to buy an amp. gonna find me a better music store than what i have now. (although i could buy an amp sooner, if it wasn't for the fact that i've spent all my money recently buying a new cellphone, which took the pics). @GMT: how bad you say, imagine an empty can of sardines. try to hit it with a stick. that is what it sounds like. although i am also thinking of buying a new guitar, but that could wait for another day... wait. just for the heck of it, how much does a good quality amp cost? a good multi-guitar fx pedal? i need to gauge. thanks...
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Amp-wise, a Peavey Vypyr 15 is about $100, and it's a pretty good amp. Line 6 pricing is similar so if you really want to try it go ahead. A 30-watt might be around $150=$170 but I'm not sure if you need an amp that big. But this is why I prefer to buy my effects in pedal form: with modeling amps wider range and better quality of effects only comes with the larger amps. The entry-level ones are fine but I found them a little limiting.
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2011-11-16, 00:24 | Link #514 |
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to be honest I'm not a big fan of this Rocksmith game. It takes away that unique learning experience that you can't get from playing a guitar game on you T.V., but I do like that its teaching people a skill. nonetheless im sure its tons of fun!
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2011-11-16, 00:47 | Link #515 |
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I'm psyched for "amp mode" in Rocksmith. If it's any good at all then it's worth the $80 right there (plus preorder snagged me a $25 Guitar Center gift certificate heh heh). But it seems like it could be a fun way to practice.
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2011-11-25, 21:28 | Link #516 |
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I know this isn't the right thread for this, but I was hoping someone could help.
Iwasawa's guitar is a strat, but what kind? The only one I can find that's similar is an American standard strat (considering the only other thing known is that it's a Sienna Sunburst color and maple frets) but would she really be using that? Thanks for any help. |
2011-11-27, 03:25 | Link #517 | |
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I finally got a bass! and something to hone my ambidextrousness! The Bass I got is a Hofner 500/1 Vintage 1962 Electric Bass (Left handed) small symmetrical cute shape, with a warm sound! same bass Paul McCartney from the Beatles used >;D Spoiler for Pictures:
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2011-11-27, 04:36 | Link #518 | |
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