Thanks Tennessee. I'll try the selector switch. I think I maybe need to leave the guitar in the case from now on. I do have a Casino on the way, but it doesn't compare to the SG. Hopefully it's an easy fix.
127 2008-02-15 02:57:37
Topic: Pickup problems. (6 replies, posted in Electric)
The neck pickup in my SG-EMG 81-is refusing to function properly. It's intermittently cutting in and out, and losing the signal. The other one is fine, and it happens in both my amps. What's wrong?
128 2008-02-14 22:21:42
Re: Why is everyone so obsessed with versatility? (7 replies, posted in Electric)
I have a modeling pedal, a very nice one that was given to me by a friend of mine when he sold off his gear. I used to use it all the time to emulate different tones, now I use it just for wah, reverb, chorus and delay. Not all together. If I'm modeling an amp with it, I'm getting as close as I can to my Valve Junior, most likely because I'm plugged into a PA or into my computer.
Now, it's the same few guitars for me every time. Either my Casino or my SG. Usually the SG. That goes into my Valve Junior with everything up at eleven. Occasionally the RP with the effects I listed above. I always sound the same and I love it, personally.
129 2008-02-14 19:24:50
Re: Your Top 5 Guitarists of all time (167 replies, posted in Electric)
Argh, why do people think Buckethead is so great? He has no musicality whatsoever.
130 2008-02-14 19:20:04
Topic: Why is everyone so obsessed with versatility? (7 replies, posted in Electric)
If I wanted my instrument to do ten different things, I'd buy a keyboard. (I have one, but that's besides the point). As a guitarist, I pick the sound I like and stick with it. No fancy digital crap, no modeling to make my SG sound like a Telecaster, Strat, or anything else.
And one more thing: I can tune my own damn guitar, thanks anyway Gibson.
131 2008-02-07 02:24:46
Re: MARTIN (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I've really been wanting a D28 lately...
132 2008-02-07 02:20:46
Re: Strats and Telys???? (25 replies, posted in Electric)
Purlnekless wrote:
Strats are for girls get a man`s guitar and I`m not talking about a Les Paul log , I`ve had a Tele for years and it has been said to make me look quite appealing , which is saying summat .
Do you really want me to pick apart all the things wrong with that statement?
133 2008-02-04 20:01:53
Re: Anyone have the new Robotic Gibson? (18 replies, posted in Electric)
I still like simplicity. My rig has five knobs, total. Four of those are on the guitar.
134 2008-02-03 18:50:36
Re: Anyone have the new Robotic Gibson? (18 replies, posted in Electric)
James McCormick wrote:
Hi Tennessee Strat - I see your point, but I think this innovation goes beyond styling and actually does improve the utility of the product. An instrument that tunes itself does have a certain 'gizmo' appeal - but beyond that, an instrument that can re-tune itself to different tunings is very intriguing.
I would love to see the same technology applied to other electric stringed instruments and eventually to acoustics also. A self-tuning violin would be amazing. A self-tuning banjo would be even better - the world might finally actually hear banjo music actually in tune!
In all seriousness though . . . back to the car/guitar idea - some folks really only want a standard transmission because they like manually shifting the gears. Give me an automatic any day.
By the way - Tom Petty has been known to play Gibsons.
I'm guessing that he'll be playing a Gibson Robotic Guitar at the Super Bowl half time show.
Now that would be a product placement coup!
Standard transmissions are about control, FWIW...
But I see your point. I still won't buy one, and I still will detest the sound of a Banjo even if it is in tune!:P
135 2008-02-01 17:17:08
Re: Anyone have the new Robotic Gibson? (18 replies, posted in Electric)
I wouldn't touch either one with a ten foot stick.
136 2008-01-31 00:38:18
Re: Guilty Pleasures (51 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I LOVE Journey's "Don't Stop Believing".
137 2008-01-31 00:33:00
Re: whats a good acoustic electric to buy (18 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Actually, danspr, for an unlimited-budget acoustic I'd take a Martin or a Taylor over a Gibson.
138 2008-01-31 00:10:46
Re: The Capo (47 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I use a capo probably more than I should, mostly because I much prefer the sound of an open chord to a barre chord.
139 2008-01-30 23:52:18
Re: mods for fender hot rod deluxe amp (8 replies, posted in Electric)
shredfiend wrote:
Why on earth would you want to modify your hot rod deluxe!? I happen to think they have an awesome tone without touching a thing. Maybe you would want to upgrade the speaker, but they sound glorious from the factory. I'd advise saving your money and upgrading parts on your guitar or maybe buying a couple pedals.
HRD's are good amps. With a little work they can be amazing amps.
140 2008-01-28 00:45:21
Re: Why does everyone like the Strats so much? (17 replies, posted in Electric)
I keep hearing they're more than the sum of their parts-maybe I need to try an MIA.
141 2008-01-27 18:07:19
Topic: Why does everyone like the Strats so much? (17 replies, posted in Electric)
Or maybe why do I not like them? I've played a Mexican Strat and a Squier-did nothing for me and I thought the Squier was total crap. Maybe I need to try an MIA Strat?
142 2008-01-25 00:00:30
Re: Old Guitar Pickers (57 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Want to add something here...
"One is never old until regrets take the place of dreams"
If you're still playing, that hasn't happened yet. Therefore, you're still young!:D
Keep at it! Good luck!
143 2008-01-23 03:01:10
Re: Epiphone or Squirer (20 replies, posted in Electric)
One more thing-I don't reccomend a trem on your main guitar. My Casino has a Bigsby that's all right tuning wise, but still more of a pain than the SG.
144 2008-01-23 02:45:07
Re: show us your guitar (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I know the guy who makes them, actually. I live about four hour's drive from St. John's.
145 2008-01-23 00:33:58
Re: Epiphone or Squirer (20 replies, posted in Electric)
I've got two Epiphones, higher end ones. I love mine.
I like my Epiphones, lots of guys like Squiers. I'm not being real helpful, I know, but the best I can do is tell you to try both.
146 2008-01-22 20:26:37
Re: show us your guitar (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Guitarpix wrote:
Of course mine are in my signature. I've got a few more that I'll try to get pics of tonight and add to them. Peace!
Ken, that's quite a range there! I bet you never get borred huh. A few of those I've never seen anything like before. Nice! Peace!
You have a Garrison? That's the company in St. John's, correct? How do you like it?
147 2008-01-19 05:07:06
Re: Iceman 400 Ibanez, anybody reccomend? (2 replies, posted in Electric)
You do not need 24 frets, really, you don't.
149 2008-01-18 23:17:32
Re: Your Top 5 Guitarists of all time (167 replies, posted in Electric)
Jimi Hendrix
Dimebag Darrel-Pantera
Kirk Hammett-Metallica
Mark Knopfler-Dire Straits
B.B King
150 2008-01-16 20:04:35
Re: Chodie members private Youtube group (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sent a request-1961GibsonSG.