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Tenement Funster wrote:Great choice on the Masterbuilt, Russell ... I'm a real fan of Epiphone products, and the DR500 is a very nicely priced, all-solid-wood guitar. I've played a few and they sound exceptional.
I'd never seen the Xvive wireless system, and it certainly is compact compared to the usual wireless packs out there. How's the signal transfer? You aren't getting any CB McCall crosstalk I hope? 
I was also wondering if a person could run one Xvive setup from guitar > effects array, and then another from the effects array > amp?
TF I am looking forward to caressing those strings on the Epi I will let you know when it arrives tomorrow with regards to the signal it is designed to transfer the signal to any location so you would need an extra pair going from a effects array to an amp (4 total) thats around $300 bucks but I don't see why not. 
Strummerboy Bill wrote:That's a beauty, sure enough, Russell, and the price is right as well. I have to admit, however, I know about as much about wireless connectors than I do about drum triggers - Zero. So have you retired the Hohner or can it be restored. You seem to be our gear guru here, and as soon as I get up a little more energy (low hemoglobin) I'd like to ask your advice about some very simple pedals. I have the original Big Muff and a Chorus pedal (Danelectro IIRC), but what I'm really after is just something simple (no wah, no fuzz etc.), just what the guitar can do and how I can best augment it without looking like I'm doing the "Curly Shuffle" with my feet.
Haven't caught up with you and Retro Buzz lately, but I'll get there. Posting here, learning and making new friends is a big part of my day, and I have missed it. Play us something on that pretty new Epi when you get a chance.
Your Friend
Bill
Hi Bill good to hear from you hope your hemoglobin issue gets better I have not retired my trusty Hohner I have enjoyed playing for over 20 years and our drummer is going through some tough times with a bad flu so we have not been able to get together for over 2 weeks. regarding something original for guitar if it is an acoustic try Tonewood amps I don't have a link but it's easy to google my Epi and wireless come tomorrow more info and a demo to follow take care buddy
I looked at this guitar and listened to a video and had to have it to replace my aging Hohner I also added a wireless system both links are provided if you want to take a peek.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … e-sunburst
and the wireless system
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … stem-black
Phill Williams wrote:Trump is always on about American jobs, he could make a name for himself by buying one each for all the White House staff...lol
I won't get one because I don't like the flat, thick neck not because I want to see Gibson to bust, though I wouldn't mind a top end acoustic....
Phill my Les Paul has one of the finest and fastest necks I have ever played but it still comes down to personal choice it still has to feel right for whoever plays it and I would like a nice hummingbird but it costs as much as a small compact car.
Congrats! it will add a lot to recordings
Phill Williams wrote:I'm happy with my Peavy which is quite powerful enough and heavy enough. I've more or less given up gigging so buying a new amp is not really cost effective as Ann is already on at me to sell my gear. Something I'm loath to do as I might get the performing but again, or maybe join a band...I think I'd like to do that...one day...
Your situation is quite different from mine, but if you get a chance to get in a band do it! I get together once a week with a drummer and a bass player and we have a blast we have built up quite a list of songs from the 60,s to the late 70,s not to mention the oldies we throw in for the right audience you ain't getting any younger so enjoy while you can.
Phill Williams wrote:£254 for what looks like the same amp. Two fender speakers!!!
That is almost $100.00 less then what I paid using the dollars to pound conversion L243.55 if you can afford it BUY you wont regret it
Phill Williams wrote:I've used Fender amps twice in my life time and was so impressed that buying one got on my bucket list. The only thing that detered me was the price. Over here they'd be twice the price you paid, at least. Enjoy it and think of me sitting here all envious.
wow that is some heavy price hikes hard to believe they charge double in the UK it is taxes or import fees that determine the cost in the UK?
beamer wrote:Russell_Harding wrote:beamer wrote:CONGRATS, NICE AMP.
Thanks beamer I am stuck at home waiting on FedEx to deliver it I think I will use my LP just to see what kind of depth the amp has and then my Strat for those nice clean Fender tones.
Dial in that nasty Neil Young rocking tone!
I am impressed! I cranked out some nice bluesy riffs and a little crunch Skynyrd It most definitely has the punch I need
Tenement Funster wrote:A lot of amp manufacturers are putting digital modelling into some attractively priced solid-state amps these days. Line 6, Fender, Vox, and even Marshall have quite a number of them, and the few I've tried have sounded great. For someone who doesn't want to shell out for a tube amp & pedals (or lug them all around) these are terrific alternatives. Very portable, with lots of options on board.
I do have tremolo, reverb, and delay but no stereo chorus so the ME-50 is important it also has a volume pedal and my Atomic Amplifier effects are programmable, the Atomic was a bit expensive ($600.00) but one of my students purchased it for a years worth of lessons which expired last month so all it cost me was 1 hr of my time each week the old barter system still works.
neophytte wrote:These are good amps, congrats on the purchase!!
I agree! I unboxed it after I unboxed the hand truck 1st and put the wheels on I do have several bungee chords in the trunk of my car that will come in handy the amp sounds great I do like the amp modeling effect I will bypass using the onboard effects and go with my floor boxes which are Boss ME-50 (old faithful) ,Atomic, and eletro harmonix C9 box along with my Boss 20xl loop box cant wait for rehearsal Tuesday.
beamer wrote:CONGRATS, NICE AMP.
Thanks beamer I am stuck at home waiting on FedEx to deliver it I think I will use my LP just to see what kind of depth the amp has and then my Strat for those nice clean Fender tones.
Love Zappas songs (Bobby Brown) to bad I don't drink but I will have a coke and jam out and from what I have heard this is one kick a#& amp
TIGLJK wrote:Russell
Reminds of ....Frank Zappa Joe's Garage
"It wasn't very large
There was just enough room to cram the drums
In the corner over by the Dodge
It was a fifty-four
With a mashed up door
And a little amp
With a sign on the front said "Fender Champ"
And a second hand guitar
It was a Stratocaster with a whammy bar
We could jam in Joe's Garage
His mama was screamin'
His dad was mad
We was playin' the same old song
In the afternoon 'n' sometimes we would
Play it all night long
It was all we knew, 'n' easy too
So we wouldn't get it wrong
All we did was bend the string like...
Great Song - Great Music - GREAT PURCHASE RUSSELL !!!! HAVE FUN - GET A COUPLA QUARTS OF BEER TOO!
Cheers
Jim
Nice purchase Russell !
Tenement Funster wrote:Congrats, Russell ... it's got lots of built-in effects and amp modeling, too ... should be lots of fun.
yes TF I have heard some good things about this amp, Power sound and the effects looking forward to plugging in my Les Paul and Strat at band rehearsal. thanks
Classical Guitar wrote:You did say however did you buy one? If so congratulations. I promised myself I would not buy anything else. At least for a year or two.
CG yep I pulled the trigger on the amp and a Dolly to haul it and my other gear. At my age I don't promise anything like the words to a song we play "don't care what kind of car I drive I'm just happy to be here happy to be alive (the end of the line) the best part is the payments are only $9.00 a month for 48 months interest free
The price was right for this Fender with 2 12" Celestion speakers
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … -combo-amp
Phill Williams wrote:i know you need talent to play guitar, but i think you can have all the knowledge in the world and still sound like a 3 year old running a bow over a violin. on the other hand, if you can make a guitar purr like a cat yet only know 3 chords you can make the world a happier place. i know most of the major, minor, augmented, diminished chords in the book along with 6ths, 7ths, 9ths suspended etc, but i feel i don't have that defining lead ability and sound. i'd love to sound like Clapton...how do other Chordie members feel on this subject?
Wow answering this is as tough as seeking the ability I don't have all the answers and I think nobody does but I do think it has to come from the heart starting with choosing a genre you love and sticking to it I remember a quote from Amadeus the movie "Mozart it is excellent just too many notes for the listener to process" or something to that effect. I think if anyone is passionate about what they choose to sing or play it shows so my answer would be to choose that which gives you goosebumps when you sing or play it.
Tenement Funster wrote:Wasn't able to listen because I'm not a FaceBook user. It's unfortunate that "... the star maker machinery ..." (Joni Mitchell) has encouraged performers to portray an image that quite often obscures their talent. Miley, Pink, and Aguilera readily come to mind.
TF here is a youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOwblaKmyVw
I enjoyed Pinks cover of Janis she puts a nice raw feeling into this classic thanks for sharing
This kind of floored me I never expected to hear Miley Cyrus singing some great country music and she covers Dolly Partons "Jolene" to perfection take a peek when you have time.
https://www.facebook.com/aaronandlinnea … -YrxLHFFyI
Great lyrics Phill I kind of played this in my head, interested to hear your version and Rogers
I know the feeling well it is a re-occurring condition there is no cure it is the gottagetit fever
beamer no I have not and would not play one I have enough with a standard looking one.
A word of advice don't start a topic with "hello dear" that is reserved for someone close to you not a general audience.
Tenement Funster wrote:What a shame, Russell ...
Sounds like they got the full two octaves with closer frets instead of a longer scale length. I tried out a 24-fret Epiphone Prophecy, and discovered the same thing. Those extra narrow frets aren't much good a we can't get our fingers in them. Hope you can find one just as cool looking, that fits your style better.
I don't know a thing about these auto-tune mechanisms some companies are coming out with. I do know that locking tuners (like Grover's 106s) are essential with a trem. You first put me on to the Stetsbar a few years back, and I love it. With the locking tuners and D'Addario's NYXL strings, I've never had to re-tune during a jam / practice session. Once it's tuned at the start, that's it.
The frets were not just narrow at the top end they were overall and the fret wires were too high making it uncomfortable to play, sometimes new ideas work out but not always and I still think you need to go to a music store and actually take time to play any instrument before shelling out the big bucks. The auto-tune on my Gibson work fine if I remember to check the battery every now and then.
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