| Subject | Date Asked |
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| pickup shielding | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I hane 2 fender guitars a strat and a tele. Both are squires and they both have a humming sound in ... A: Hey Don, shield tape will help a little, but unfortunately, single coils hum. if you want to ...
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| amps | 8/25/2008 |
Q: hey im looking a new amp but i cant decide on anything and am not really sure what im looking for i ... A: Hey Joe, Fender Blues Juniors are amazing amps. If you play Blues, Blues Rock etc it rocks right out ...
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| fender | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I seen the new band Glasvegas on Jools Holland and I was wondering what kind of guitar the main ... A: Hey John, great band man! They remind me a bit of old U2. Good feel. The guitar he's using looks ...
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| acdc sound | 8/20/2008 |
Q: hi there jason can u help me with the acdc sound ive been trieing for years my set up is gibson ... A: Hey Andy, you have the right guitar, but if you want Angus' sound, you gotta ditch the amp & the ...
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| Green Day, and Linkin Park | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 13 year old boy who loves two bands, Green Day and Linkin Park. I have an impressive ... A: Hey Nick, I don't really listen to either of those two bands, but I can tell you one thing & that is ...
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| Pickups | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have just started playing gutiar. and i am going for the heavy metal / classic rock side of music. ... A: Hey Casey, for metal & CLassic Rock you'll probably want to go with a hum-bucker for sure. Id check ...
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| NIRVANA CHORUS | 7/27/2008 |
Q: im trying to emulate the nirvana chorus they used on my vox ad30vt through the effects section i hav ... A: Hey Dean, I've never heard the chorus on the Vox AD30, but if Nirvana was using a small clone, then ...
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| Pickguard | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of building a guitar. I will need to custom make my pickguard to fit what i am ... A: Hey Cam, you can use any kind of metal for a pickguard. It actually works quite well as it shields ...
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| Choosing my first guitar and amp | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Hey Jason! I'm interested in buying my first guitar and amp, and have been doing a lot of research. ... A: Hey Evan, the Les Paul is an excellent choice man. As for the amp, I'd suggest you save up just a ...
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| strat wiring | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i recently stumbled across a schematic online that consisted of changing one tone control to a ... A: Hey Pete, unfortuneately, there's just too much for me to search through, so here's what I googled ...
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| Output jack noise | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have an Ibanez RG120 that I bought a few years ago and replaced all of its electronics with EMG ... A: Hey Joe, it sounds like dirty pots man. Just go to any electronics store, buy some contact cleaner & ...
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| guitar pedal placement | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have a Cry baby Wah, Boss DS 1 distortion, Boss Delay DD6, MXR Micro Amp, MXR EVH phase 90. I was ... A: Hey Brian, I would run it like this: Wah ->Phase 90 ->DS1 ->DD6 ->Micro Amp When you get the ...
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| new amp | 7/2/2008 |
Q: i've been playing guitar for around two years and have a line 6 spider III 30w amp and an epiphone ... A: Hey Josh, Marshall amps are great man, just make sure you get one that's full tube & not one of ...
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| hondo lp copy | 6/28/2008 |
Q: i have acquired this hondo to practise repair techniques. i've never seen a bowen handle before. ... A: Hey Gary, I wouldn't take them apart. Pickups use pretty sensitive & fine wire wrapped around the ...
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| high pitched noise at random... | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a really weird problem which has never happened to me before. Well, to skip my music ... A: Hey Peter, sorry man, but without actually being there, it's a bit hard to diagnose. You should ...
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| pedals/amps/mixer | 6/18/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you've ever seen or used this setup. and what are you thoughts on how it would ... A: Hey Dale, I can't say I've ever heard of anyone doing that before, it would be much easier to get an ...
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| electric guitar pickups | 6/16/2008 |
Q: when a pickup is rated at 9.8k or something like that, what is the significance of that number? A: 9.8k is a resistance reading taken from the pickup with an Ohm Meter. (.8k means that there's 9800 ...
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| guitar effects | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I just got a guitar and love it. I don't know the notes yet so i'm just listening to bands like rush ... A: Hey Matt, that's a bit of a difficult question to answer, cuz you can pretty much do anything with a ...
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| edge 3 replacement | 6/13/2008 |
Q: hey i was looking to buy the ibanez xiphos xpt700.... but i dont like the edge 3 bridge... in my few ... A: Sorry Jay, but I don't use whammy bars man, so I can't recommend anything out of real life ...
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| Amp for a non-gigging guitarist | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I've been playing for well over a year, but I have no desire to gig. I will continue to play ... A: Hey Jeff, the Traynor YCV50BL is a great amp, all tube, totally pro, greta for gigging or practice. ...
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| Need Equipment Help for Wedding Reception | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Hoping you can help me. I have an acoustic/electric guitar and my son has ask me to play at his ... A: Hey Tim, most acoustic guitar amplifiers have an input for vocals. Fender makes a nice one & it's ...
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| Right setup? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a complete electric guitar setup. I am new to the guitar world so I will need a ... A: Hey Britt, Grover tuners are top of the line. As for pickups, they are a bit complicated, but not ...
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| Right setup? | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a complete electric guitar setup. I am new to the guitar world so I will need a ... A: Hey Britt, if you already have an Epi Les Paul, you really don't need to get a new guitar. In my ...
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| Will this guitar pickup work? | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Mr Fryer, I'm doing a science project to make an electric lap steel guitar. I just got a hold of ... A: Hey Nicholas, everything sounds good with the exception of the broken wire. If the coil isn't ...
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| upgrading a Strat (standard) | 5/19/2008 |
Q: How can I possibly get a heavier of fatter blues sound ala s SRV out of my standard Strat, like what ... A: Hey Fred, try the Texas Specials. That's what they put in the SRV models. I've been thinking of ...
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| Marshall or Boogie Settings | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Marshall JCM2000 dsl100 and a Mesa Boogie TremoVerb I play through a 76 Gibson Les Paul ... A: Hey Steve, dial the settings in the way you like, then pull a bit of the bass & highs & add a little ...
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| guitar buying | 5/12/2008 |
Q: im thinking if getting a knew guitar. I have never had any lessons but people tell me im good. I ... A: Hey Josh, Fender's are great guitars man. I think the guitar you buy should be based more on the ...
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| Fender 72 Deluxe Telecaster | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about buying a Deluxe 72 Telecaster in Walnut Stain. I was just wondering whether or ... A: Hey Jake, I haven't seen one up close in person, but judging from the picture, I'd say it's a sating ...
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| Effects | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I am playing the guitar parts in a musical here in Australia which require various effects. I am a ... A: Hey Chris, if you're running the amp relatively clean, then you don't need to use the FX loop at ...
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| Effects | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I am playing the guitar parts in a musical here in Australia which require various effects. I am a ... A: Hey Chris, my pleasure Bro! Right now I'm running an Ernie Ball Volume pedal that I modded out with ...
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| Effects | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I am playing the guitar parts in a musical here in Australia which require various effects. I am a ... A: Hey Chris, here's how I'd run it: Volume Wah Comp BD-2 Decimator Phase 90/Flanger Delay Katana ...
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| tremlo placement | 4/27/2008 |
Q: i was wondering is it possible to put a gold Floyd rose lic tremolo bridge system single lock on ... A: yes it is possible, but it's definitely a job for a trained professional, so I advise you to have it ...
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| replacing nut | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I was looking for a replacement nut for my electric guitar on-line and I came across a "roller nut" ... A: Hey Shaun, I'd just go for the locking nut if I were you man. Floyd Rose systems work best with a ...
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| Changing strings | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I recently started playing the guitar and Im having a hard time changing strings.I have seen many ... A: Hey Frank, trying to explain it over the net would be like pulling teeth. You'd be better off ...
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| which guitar to pick | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to decide on a guitar for a while now, but I still have not been able to. I have ... A: Hey Ilan, the LP Studio would definitely be the way to go in my opinion man. I play a Les Paul & ...
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| 1964 Champ Amp #4 | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Just found a 1964 Champ Amp on the side of the road. Works great. All original. The label says it ... A: after looking up the price, I think you should just leave it as is, have it checked by a technician ...
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| please I need help man | 4/9/2008 |
Q: com and ive seen its a great site with professionals that can really help others adn thats awesome ... A: Hey Celfinco, can you post a video of you playing up on youtube so I can check your technique out to ...
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| wah pedal | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Bought a Behringer UW300 ultra wah pedal. Cannot seem to get a wah sound out of it, even after ... A: Hey Rob, while I've never actually used that pedal, I have used much of their gear in the past & was ...
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| Reptilia Effect | 3/30/2008 |
Q: last song on playlist at www.myspace.com/thestrokes its after the riff and its at about 1:14. I ... A: it's actually not a clean sound at all, just slightly dirty, & it sounds like he's using an octavia ...
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| Moving to an Electric Guitar | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I play acoustic guitar. I am not in a band, just playing guitar for enjoyment, and maybe getting an ... A: Hey Jay, here's a couple of links to some gear that is good quality, but at a low price point: ...
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| set up | 3/26/2008 |
Q: once i get the hang of using the 2 jmp's i ll be more than glad to tell u all the gossip. i wanted ... A: Sounds good bro. Where do you live that you have to fly to the states to have your guitars setup? ...
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| buzzing problem | 3/16/2008 |
Q: i have a squier,and it fell dwn while i was playing and that accident caused buzzing problem. but i ... A: it sounds like it could be the amp causing the buzz, especially if it doesn't buzz any where else. ...
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| floyd rose floating tremlo bridge | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i am having trouble tuning it. should the big screws on my bridge be even ??? if so how do i go ... A: Hey Nick, it would take me a long time to try to explain it step by step, but fortunately I found a ...
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| Versatile Guitar | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I currently have a Jimmie Vaughan Tex-Mex Strat and an Ianez Atcore hollow body. PRS just came out ... A: Hey Matt, I saw a youtube demo on the PRS, & it sounds amazing man! I don't know how it will do for ...
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| Tube Amp | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am new to guitars and amps and have a question about tube amps. I was looking at the Small 5W ... A: Hey John, I haven't played one myself, but I watched a few vids on youtube & it sounds pretty good. ...
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| Tube Amp | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I am new to guitars and amps and have a question about tube amps. I was looking at the Small 5W ... A: yes that is the only way to get distortion from them unless you run a stomp-box in front of it. ...
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| Gibby P-90's | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Jason, Keeping you posted about my pickup upgrade. I wrote you a few weeks ago with respect to ... A: Hey Ray! Glad you like them man! I just swapped out the Blues-90's in my Gibson BluesHawk for real ...
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| Buzzing | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Okay, so I just bought a 12-year-old used electric guitar, sight unseen off eBay, probably not the ... A: Hey Jacob, I'd suggest that you bring it into your local music store & have them replace all the ...
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| pickup hight on a SG guitar | 3/2/2008 |
Q: i own a SG guitar and i want some good sound out of it. i got this guitar from the web so when i ... A: Hey Martin, if your SG is a Gibson, I'd really advise against altering it like that. You'll destroy ...
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| pickup hight on a SG guitar | 2/29/2008 |
Q: i own a SG guitar and i want some good sound out of it. i got this guitar from the web so when i ... A: Hey Martin, as a general rule, I always make sure the pickups are at least 1/8" - 1/4" away from the ...
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| string buzz | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I just got a squier vinatage modified electric strat. when i brought it home and played it, it has a ... A: bring it back to the store & tell them it needs a proper set up. It should have been set up properly ...
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| Cab | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Fender Roc Pro 1000 amp head and I am trying to learn about impedance and ... A: Hey Randy, I'd have to see the bac of the amp to tell you for sure, but from the sounds of it, you'd ...
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| rewiring guitar | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I need directions on how to rewire a 2 pickup,volume,tone controle/imput jack setup. thanks A: Hey Greg, the schematic is going to depend on which pickups you're using. (Manufacturer & pickup ...
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| pedal | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Iwas thinking about getting a visual sound h20. Was just wondering how effective the echo effect ... A: I've never tried one so I don't know for sure, but it seems like it should be pretty good because ...
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| P90's | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Jason I would like to replace my Epi Goldtop P90's. I was planning on going with the original ... A: I just put some original Gibson P-90's in my BluesHawk & the difference in tone is unreal. They are ...
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| Guitar Question | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Mr. Fryer About a week ago I browsed over a random picture of an artist playing what looked to be ... A: Hey Ed, without the name of the artist or the guitar brand, it's impossible for me to even venture a ...
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| Pedal | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a couple of rechargeable 9 volt batteries to power my boss stomp boxes. However, ... A: Hey Johnny, I don't know if rechargeables work so well with pedals, but you can get the DC brick ...
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| Bass Bridges | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what the main differences are between "stock or "vintage" bridges (with the barrels) ... A: Hey Seb, basically it's just the design or look of them. They both function in exactly the same way, ...
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| Trem system replacement | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Are you able to swap a Edge 111 trem for an ibanez edge trem system, will it fit?? thanks for your ... A: I have no idea man! That would be a question best suited to the folks at Ibanez, as both trem ...
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| shuts off while playing | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I changed the pickups, switch and pots on my strat about a year ago. It played fine up until about a ... A: Hey Jamie, I'd suggest you re-wire, as it's virtually impossible for me to troubleshoot your guitar ...
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| Good guitar for high treble? | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I currently play on an Epiphone Les Paul that I stuck some DiMarzio Evos into, and love the sound ... A: Hey Sam, if you mod your Epiphone so it has a coil tap, you can get a really bright & trebly single ...
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| Special II | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Hey, I recently bought an Epiphone Special II. It’s a pretty low end guitar, I know, but that’s ... A: I'd try replacing the strings. Make sure the low strings wrap around the peg head at least 3 times & ...
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| Pickups | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I had an accident a several years ago and, had to stop playing guitar due to that. As technology has ... A: Hey Chris, the 59 or JB won't sound as big as their full sized counterparts, but they do sound good. ...
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| amp | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about buying an orange tiny terror and hooking it up to an orange 1x12 cab. The ... A: Hey John, When you want to measure the impedance or resistance of a speaker, the value is ...
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| Mixed brands | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I feel really stupid asking this, but I'm new to electrics. I thinking of buying a Fender amp off ... A: Hey Jacob, no such thing as a stupid question bro. You can use any brand of guitar in any brand of ...
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| Intermediate electric | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I've been playing acoustic for several years, mostly country and classic rock (love Eagles), and ... A: Hey Jacob, if you treat with the same respect as would show an acoustic guitar, it will be fine. My ...
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| crate amp head/how to hook into a full stack | 1/22/2008 |
Q: i am a drummer and always had a guitar but really never played it,i would like to give it a better ... A: Hey Mark, first of all, I'd take the amp into the shop & have it looked at. The problems you ...
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| Intermediate electric | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I've been playing acoustic for several years, mostly country and classic rock (love Eagles), and ... A: Hey Jacob, Fender and Epiiphone both make great quality lower end models that are very affordable. ...
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| New guitar update | 1/16/2008 |
Q: J I wrote you a few weeks ago about your suggestions for a new guitar to add to my fender strat and ... A: Hey Ray! Congrats man. It was my pleasure bro! Now how about a pic & some sound samples! Here's my ...
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| soldering | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Whats up Jason? Im soldering the ground wire to the trem claw on my STRATOCASTER and its not taking. ... A: Hey Mark, you probably just need a bigger, hotter iron. Solder only takes when both materials reach ...
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| Guitar Amp | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I want to buy an amp and I am looking at this one: Peavey ValveKing 112 Combo AMP. I want to know if ... A: Hey Anthony, I actually played a Peavey Valveking today & I don't like them so much. One amp I have ...
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| looking for a new guitar question? | 12/19/2007 |
Q: J I wrote you a few days ago about your suggestions for a new guitar to add to my fender strat and ... A: I'm not sure I can explain so much the difference between P-90's & hum-buckers except that P-90's ...
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| looking for a new guitar | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Jason, I'm in the market for another solid body electric guitar-price range around $500. I ... A: in the $500.00 range, I'd say maybe an Epiphone Les Paul. They don't sound exactly like their ...
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| AMP QUESTION | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I've been playing for4 years and im pretty good. Currently I'm playing my PRS Custom SE. I love it. ... A: Hey Doug, here's a few links to check out: ...
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| Reverb not working | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Hey there, I'd appreciate any help I can get... I have a Vox AC-30 Custom Classic reissue that I got ... A: sorry man, but without having the amp in front of me, it's really hard to troubleshoot. Check the ...
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| evh guitar | 12/13/2007 |
Q: im building a frankeinstrat and im not too sure about what pickups to use for the coil tapping that ... A: Hey Troy, my only issue with putting a Floyd Rose on a Behringer is that the Floyd is worth more ...
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| Improvise | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I started playing guitar about 1/2 a year ago and I want to start to be able to improvise and play ... A: there's no simple answer to that question that will magically enable you to improvise guitar solos ...
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| Amp Heads and cabs | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I currently have a marshall AVT150 combo and was looking to upgrade to tube with a head and 1X12 or ... A: both the head & the cab will have a profound impact on the tone of the overall sound. Marshall makes ...
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| electric bass with small body? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I am a smaller woman who played electric bass a few years ago, and want to pick it back up. I'm ... A: Hey Brooke, I think I know the perfect instrument for you. It's an Epiphone viola bass. It has a ...
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| The Right Guitar Amp/Pedals | 12/7/2007 |
Q: What would be the best choice and the besy buy for a Guitar Amp and Pedals? I have a Gibson Les Paul ... A: Hey Anthony, the Guitar Center's a great place to go for sure, so yes I think you should go there. ...
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| gibson les paul classic vs. studio | 11/28/2007 |
Q: me and my friend are discussing what guitar i should get for my next one i want a les paul by ... A: I've been gigging/touring with a Les Paul Standard for seven years now & it's still in great shape. ...
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| Which type of guitar should I start with? | 11/24/2007 |
Q: my dad might bye me a guitar but sense im a beginner I dont know which type of guitar I should get.I ... A: you should definitely start with an acoustic guitar & learn to play rhythm first, then lead. If you ...
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| found guitar | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I recently was cleaning out my mother's attic and found a guitar that my father used to play. It has ... A: you can send me some pics here if you like: allexperts@seraphim-records.com Photos of the front, ...
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| RePainting / New Pickups | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I've got an old Peavey Foundation bass (and I really like it) but I want to give it a new color and ... A: Hey Brad, it looks like EMG's might fit in there nicely, but you might have to replace all the ...
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| Amp choosing | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have a Epiphone Les Paul right now a im looking for a amplifier for rock music,personally i like ... A: Hey Steven, if you want to sound like GNR, Slash plays through Marshall amps. Don't get the MG ...
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| FEEDBACK | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Epiphone Les Paul(10 yrs. old)Just recently at practice i've had this problem.If I play my ... A: Hey Russ, the pickups on your Epi probably need to be dipped in Wax. If it's an old Epi, I'd just ...
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| guitar style | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I need to find a guitar thats right for me. Personally I think it is a PRS custom guitar. I am ... A: Hey Peter, that's a pretty tall order my friend! You have a lot of researching & experimentation in ...
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| Godin Replacement Pickups | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Hey Jason, I have been playing a Godin Solidac for the last seven years. Since about 3 years ago, ... A: Hey Chuck, np man! What I meant by trouble was volume and/or tonal issues arising from the fact ...
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| Whammy Stripped! | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have a BEHRINGER IAXE 393. When I was loosening the whammy bar on it, I noticed it was really ... A: Hey Ed, I have no idea, as I'm not familiar with the guitar. You'll probably have to replace the ...
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| Marshall TSL 100 classic plexi settings | 10/25/2007 |
Q: could you tell me how to set my Marshall TSL 100 settings on either crunch or lead to get as close ... A: Hey Jason, I don't know if you can exactly replicate the Plexi sound, but there's a couple of things ...
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| buying a guitar | 10/6/2007 |
Q: ive been playing the electric guitar for 2 years now and want to buy a new one, i would like a ... A: Hey Jess, I have just the ing for you! It's an Epiphone Les Paul Studio Limited Edition. I was just ...
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| Attenuator for guitar | 10/5/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you know what the difference is between an amplifier and an attenuator, does it ... A: I don't know if yours is an original Orville guitar, but here's what I found on them: ...
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| Single Lead I PU replacement | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I just happened to bump into this site and noticed you recently answered a question about adding a ... A: Hey Steve, personally, I think I would stick a Gibson '57 CLassic Plus in there. Another good choice ...
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| Miscellanous | 9/27/2007 |
Q: "Hi I'm thinking about buying a peavey valveking head. I currently use a Marshall AVT 150.Is buying ... A: Hey Thoms, the Valveking is definitely a step up from what you're using now, just make sure you get ...
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| Live Set up for Gigs | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I am going to get a Line 6 PODxt Live. I just want to know what kind of wiring should be done for a ... A: before we discuss wiring of the rig you mentioned, I would just like to take a minute to suggest to ...
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| Squealing Sound | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 100watt tube head, Crate Stealth GT100H. My problem is that after playing on the ... A: Hey Amol, your problem is most likely a microphonic tube. try going to the distortion channel & ...
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| difference between Les Pauls | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Can you explain the differences among the different Les Paul models (Custom, Standard, Studio, ... A: Hey Brandt, the differences between most Les Pauls is simply a matter of finishing work & hardware, ...
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| bass amp humming | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have a bass cab with 2 Altec Lansing 15" speakers and a Hartkee 3500 head. When I turn the head on ... A: Hey Ryan, it could be bad power where you are plugging in. Get a plug tester from your local ...
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| Recording set up | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to establish how best to set up my guitar equipment for recording. I use a Boss BR1180 as ... A: Hey Andy, it's actually really simple. You will get the best sounds using the least amount of gear ...
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| which electric guitar for teenage daughter | 8/31/2007 |
Q: my daughter has been playing the guitar for a couple of years (nylon then steel strings) and wants ... A: it depends on the style of music she plays. If she's playing Blues or Country, a Strat's a good ...
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| fender lead 1 | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have a Fender lead I, and I want to add a 2nd pickup, and possibly replace the existing one. The ... A: Hey Tony, if you're going to add a new pickup, you should definitely replace the one that's in there ...
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| killswitch | 8/22/2007 |
Q: hey! i was wondering if the killswitch knob thing that buckethead use is for sale anywhere? is it ... A: Hey Angus, I did answer your question. It's not a knob it's an on/off switch. What Buckethead uses ...
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| tuning | 8/21/2007 |
Q: If your tuning the guitar to DROP D would you tune it past 440 or what number would you tune it on A: Hey Kev, 440 is just the number of times the A string cycles every second. In other words, when you ...
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| versatile guitar? | 8/18/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm looking for a new versatile sounding guitar. I play metal, blues, experimental, ... A: it depends on the kind of tone you want. Ibanez makes great guitars, & the one you were looking at ...
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| maton or epiphone? | 8/7/2007 |
Q: hey there, thankyou for taking the time to answer my question. I have been playing guitar now for ... A: Hey Julian, I would go for the Epiphone if I were you. My buddy did some work on this guys Epiphone ...
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| playing fast quietly | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Jason, I have been playing the electric guitar for about 6 months (even though I have played the ... A: Whatever Suzanne, Am I out of control? Had I not turned off my ratings, wouldn't you have dropped ...
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| guitars | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Hey, I was wondering if the Krank Distortus Maximus and the Krank Krankshaft had any real diffrences ... A: Hey Ritchie, unfortunately, I've never had the pleasure of trying either of the 2 units you ...
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| playing fast quietly | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Jason, I have been playing the electric guitar for about 6 months (even though I have played the ... A: Whatever man, people like you make my otherwise very rewarding volunteer job a pain in the ass. I'm ...
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| Highway 1 strat pickguard | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I want to replace the pickguard on my 06 fender highway 1 Stratocaster but I cant seem to find any ... A: Hey Chris, Fender offers replacement pick-guards, so if you can get one from them, I'd advise that, ...
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| Les Paul Standard | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am looking to get a guitar and don't know the difference between 2 guitars. ... A: the only difference between the two is that the plus top has a flamed maple top. Other than that, ...
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| Amplifier problem | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have recently acquired a Carlsbro 300 watt stingray bass head which is feeding into a peavey black ... A: I tried to find some info on your amp with a Google search, but I wasn't able to find very much at ...
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| Need to upgrade my Fender Mexican Strat | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Mexican Fender Strat that I have had for a few years and now it's time to make some ... A: Hey Laura, you're welcome! As for mixing pickups, a lot of people do that. Just make sure that the ...
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| guitar/amp(?) hiss, locking tuners help. | 7/9/2007 |
Q: i recently bought a guitar (semi new)american stratocaster deluxe with those SCN pups, and along ... A: First for the strings, no you don't have to unlock them when you tune, in fact you shouldn't cause ...
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| Guitar Tone button | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have a Ibanez SA120, and I am uncertain if the tone knob works, if at all. Also, as there are no ... A: your tone control should work fine, unless you got the guitar second hand & someone chose to ...
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| Need to upgrade my Fender Mexican Strat | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have a Mexican Fender Strat that I have had for a few years and now it's time to make some ... A: Hey Laura, good choice of guitars & music! I think the biggest thing you could do would be to sell ...
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| On/Off Pedal | 7/3/2007 |
Q: First, thanks in advance for providing your time to answer all of these questions. I'm looking for a ... A: you can use a volume pedal, or an A/B box, or you can build your own mute pedal, which would ...
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| Need to upgrade my Fender Mexican Strat | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have a Mexican Fender Strat that I have had for a few years and now it's time to make some ... A: it really depends on what type of sound you're looking for. Maybe we should start with you telling ...
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| Which Bass? | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Hey, i have been playing bass guitar for over a year and im looking to buy a new bass. I have a ... A: Hey Max, it's hard for me to say, cuz I've never played one, but they sure look good! The basic 4 ...
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| High Gain amps | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Greetings, Jason, I am writing this to seek some feedback and advice regarding my questions about ... A: I would not recommend either the Mesa or the VHT if you're looking for sweet & buttery, I'd ...
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| Which Bass? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Hey, i have been playing bass guitar for over a year and im looking to buy a new bass. I have a ... A: there are a lot of good basses out there. Epiphone, Fender, Yamaha, I banez, schecter, Spector, ...
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| Effects processor | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I've begun playing lead guitar for my church's praise team, and I'm using a rather old effects ... A: Hey Daniel, if you want absolute ease of use & portability, I'd recommend the line 6 Pod XT. You can ...
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| amplification | 6/19/2007 |
Q: hey what's up. I got a crate 120 watt amp which by no means is quiet, but i like to play with full ... A: Hey Mike, what model is your amp? Is it tube? A 50 watt tube amp with a 4x12 cab wil very often be ...
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| using a bow with an electric guitar | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I bought a bow to us with my electric guitar, but I cannot get much volume with the bow. Do you ... A: is the guitar plugged into an amplifier? If so, then all you should have to do is turn it up. Also, ...
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| Epiphone les paul | 6/12/2007 |
Q: What's the difference between the "standard" and the "custom" and the "ultra"? A: Hey Mike, there's not a whole lot of differences between the 3. The standard has chrome hardware & ...
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| guitar buying | 6/4/2007 |
Q: i have been playing guitar for 1 and a half years now, and i am going to buy a new guitar. my budget ... A: before I make a suggestion, I need to know two things: will you be looking for acoustic or electric, ...
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| Techno sounds with guitar? | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I have played guitar for about a year; my favourite genre is black metal, however, the guys of my ... A: Hey Mike, the Digitech Whammy Pedal would be a great choice. The guitarist from Rage Against The ...
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| Amplifier and Effects | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My name is Adi, my playing style is blues and classic rock and roll. I wonder what amplifiers and ... A: I like the Fender Tweeds. They're a bit pricey though, so if you're interested, you can have one ...
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| string help | 5/21/2007 |
Q: i playing my strat and the high e string broke when i touched the whammy bar. I didn't expect it to, ... A: it sounds like a bum string. If the strings are old, (More than a couple of months) buy a new pack ...
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| Fender Strat finish | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I was recently changing the strings on my Fender Deluxe Strat, holding it by the neck on my work ... A: you have nothing to worry about man. The finish is pretty much as tough as the paint job on amy car, ...
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| What amp for metal? | 5/19/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have an Ibanez RG321 MH Guitar and now i need to buy a good amp for it. Something loud, but ... A: Hey Adam, for $200.00 - $250.00 your choices will be very limited. I would suggest saving up a bit ...
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| Electric Guitar Beginner | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I am a Grade 8 pianist and singer and have recently decided that I want to learn the electric ... A: if you are looking to learn to play guitar, I would suggest that you first learn acoustic & switch ...
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| i want a better guitar... | 5/4/2007 |
Q: i've been teaching myself the electric guitar for the last couple of months, and i'm starting to get ... A: Hey Juan, I listened to some Dimmu Borgir & I think you might be better off getting something with ...
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| i want a better guitar... | 5/3/2007 |
Q: i've been teaching myself the electric guitar for the last couple of months, and i'm starting to get ... A: Hey Juan, ESP makes great guitars & are a good choice for your style. The LTD Deluxe 1000 would be a ...
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| Need Help | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have started playing the guitar about couple of years ago. Its just a hobby and passion to learn ... A: based on your taste in musical styles, I'd say stay from Ibanez. None of the guys you mentioned play ...
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| Choosing An Acoustic Guitar | 4/17/2007 |
Q: my name is Janelle and I have recently thought about buying an acoustic guitar. I already play ... A: there is a company named Seagull who make top quality instruments at very affordable prices. I've ...
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| what guitar | 4/9/2007 |
Q: hey jason, ive been playing guitar for about 2 years, i play non-stop everyday usually, its just a ... A: the differences between a strat & Les Paul are mostly in tone & not in quality. Strats are thinner ...
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| what guitar | 4/8/2007 |
Q: hey jason, ive been playing guitar for about 2 years, i play non-stop everyday usually, its just a ... A: Hey Clayton, you can pick up a standard Strat for around $400.00 Here's a link to some at zzounds: ...
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| what guitar | 4/7/2007 |
Q: hey jason, ive been playing guitar for about 2 years, i play non-stop everyday usually, its just a ... A: do you mean the Ibanez RG 321 MH? I couldn't find a 350 in Mahogany. Anyways, for the type of ...
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| Guitar Price. | 4/6/2007 |
Q: i have a Gretsch guitar, is the one on this address ... A: you can buy that model of guitar brand new for $389.00 at Musician's Friend, so if the guitar is in ...
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| Learning | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I am interested in learning electric guitar. I would like to know where I should begin. Should I buy ... A: I would definitely recommend learning acoustic first. Once you've learned to play acoustic well, ...
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| TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? | 3/29/2007 |
Q: HEY JASON THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING MY LAST QUESTION SO WELL. I HAVE JUST BEEN ON EBAY AGAIN AND AM ... A: Hey Robert, I'd shy away from buying items off ebay that are overseas man. ESPECIALLY where ...
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| guitar | 3/28/2007 |
Q: i dont know where to start as a junior in high school i have come to find my self thinking more and ... A: if you are committed to practicing at least an hour a day EVERY day for the next 9 months, then yes, ...
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| amplifier | 3/26/2007 |
Q: That first answer helped alot. I was wondering if, since the cab i want doesn't come with a head to ... A: Hey Kev, plugging into an FX return on a combo will work fine, but you don't plug anything in the FX ...
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| amplifier help | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if I could run a PODxt Live straight to an amp cabinet. If not could I use a combo ... A: Hey Kev, no you can't run it straight into a cab. You can use a combo as a power amp if the combo ...
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| Tremolo on a Washburn V | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have recently purchased a Dimebag Washburn V with no tremolo bar and have been looking at some of ... A: Hey Cody, the 2200 & 2300 both look like they COULD fit, but to be sure, I would suggest that you ...
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| please please help | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I need your help. In this busy, post-Internet society in which we live, it seems that I do ... A: your guitar is definitely worth keeping, you can easily get a good Nirvana/Pixies sound out of it. ...
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| Ibanex RGT42DXFMTLF | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I just bought an an Ibanez rgt42dxfmtlf guitar, I noticed that there is a model that goes by this ... A: it's not a stupid question at all man. The model of your guitar is actually RGT42DXFM the "TLF" at ...
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| repair/paint | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 bc rich jr v body art collection guitar and I broke a piece of the v off and I wanted ... A: I would strongly suggest that you seek a qualified luthier to undertake such a job & not even think ...
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| guitar | 3/1/2007 |
Q: Im 15 years old, and I am planning on learning to play guitar. I know, its kinda late, but I never ... A: the best guitar to learn on would be an acoustic. Seagull makes great guitars which are very ...
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| beefing up equipment | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I received a Fender solid state head as a gift as a starting musician and still have it. My finances ... A: unfortunately, the short, & most honest answer to your question is no, there isn't anything you can ...
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| GIBSON SG | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A VERY NICE GISON AND WAS WONDERING ABOUT ITS AGE ETC FOR INSURANCE ... A: your guitar was made on the 281st day of 2004 in Kalamazoo. Here's how they break down their serial ...
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| string differences?? | 2/19/2007 |
Q: hey, is there any difference between electric guitar strings and accoustic ones?? if so will u tell ... A: Hey Kev, there's a big dif: Electric strings are usually nickel plated, & the G string is unwound, ...
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| Pickups vs. Guitar | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I have a $600 Lite Ash Strat. I was wondering, if I were to put in Fenders Custom Shops best ... A: the pickups will make some difference, but the sound is mostly in the wood. If your guitar sounds ...
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| Some questions on gain usage | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I'm in my mid 20's and have been playing guitar for probably 6 or 7 years, however I'm basically ... A: Hey Dusty, as a general rule, you can think of gain & volume like this: input gain is adjusting the ...
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| Mesa Boogie | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I asked you about the overdrive sounds and the Marshall JCM 900. I forgot to mention in my ... A: OH YEAH MAN! Stick it in a closet full of clothes, mic it up, hook up a tube screamer & crank the ...
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| String vibrationa and overdrive | 2/15/2007 |
Q: The string problem of the higher frets on the e-string is never there when the strings are brand ... A: about the string thing, I'm really not sure what to make of it. It is a strange phenomenon & I would ...
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| String vibrationa and overdrive | 2/14/2007 |
Q: hey jason I've been enjoying my band immensely lately. Anyhow, despite my degree in music I have ... A: Hey Phil, first of all, it sounds like a setup problem on your guitar if it's limited to the 12th ...
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| what sort of guitar should i be looking for | 2/14/2007 |
Q: hey dude, i just like connor are a big lover of metal music im going to be starting lesson at ... A: for a first guitar I'd actually suggest you buy an acoustic regardless of the style you like to ...
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| Tremolo arm tightning | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I have tried these things but it still swings. It doesnt seem to be the arm but ring which holds it. ... A: it's probably the tube itself that needs replacing. (That's what I meant when I said sleeve) If you ...
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| strat or squire | 2/11/2007 |
Q: how can i tell if my fender strat has a genuine strat body or a suire strat body? i believe the neck ... A: the only real way to be sure is by taking the neck off the guitar & looking for the stamp on the ...
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| Guitar amps | 2/11/2007 |
Q: My name is Marc and I own a Epiphone Sheraton II, what can you say me about these guitar? I have ... A: the Sheraton is a great guitar. Hollow-body guitars are great for everything from Blues to Jazz to ...
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| Amp Gain | 2/10/2007 |
Q: Yes, I do have an acoustic guitar and I thought I was fretting the notes hard enough. Obviously, I'm ... A: Hey Alex, unfortunately there are no real shortcuts. just keep practicing & you'll get it. How you ...
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| Amp Gain | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I have a question about amp gain and volume levels. I have a Marshall 15 watt practice amp that I ... A: my suggestion is to practice the legato lines on an acoustic guitar. Once you can do it on an ...
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| pick-ups | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I have had my Mexican Fender Jazz bass for almost 7 years now. I have made no modifications to it at ... A: Hey Matt, you can try rubbing a little CLR on it with a Q-Tip. It probably won't bring it back to ...
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| Ibanez Studio ST-70 electric guitar | 2/6/2007 |
Q: how are you? I recently purchased a 1978 Ibanez ST-70 wich has very worn out frets and several ... A: I would suggest bringing the guitar in to have the frets changed. Most good luthiers will be able to ...
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| Tremolo arm tightning | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Jem 7 with a low pro trem. I have changed the bushes and tried tighting the screw at the ... A: If your trem is the push in type that has the two plastic bushings on it, the only thing you can do ...
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| Fender Squire "Clean" Problems | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Hey Jason: My son has a Fender Squire guitar. Initially used a Fender 10W amp, but thought there ... A: the amp humming is totally normal, & so is the humming stopping when you put your finger on the ...
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| Guitar Amps | 1/16/2007 |
Q: ?My son has a Fender Valve amp a Delux Tweed 40watt amp that he uses with his Electric Guitar. He ... A: I would actually recommend against buying an electro acoustic that has the same feel as the ...
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| Guitar Amps | 1/16/2007 |
Q: My son has a Fender Valve amp a Delux Tweed 40watt amp that he uses with his Electric Guitar. He ... A: you can play an electro acoustic through a valve amp, you just have to watch your volume & settings ...
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| Alternative guitar sounds. | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I was having trouble with pinch harmonics before, they seem pretty easy now though. sorry my ... A: Hey Jake, check out the e-bow, that should turn your crank a bit! It uses an electromagnetic field ...
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| Alternative guitar sounds. | 1/13/2007 |
Q: my name is Jake Jones, I'm currently studying Music and Audio Technology at Buckinghamshire ... A: Hey Jake, I'll be happy to help you in any way I can, but I'm not sure I understand what you want to ...
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| Electric Guitars | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Is there a name for a type of electric guitar that has two necks one under the other. This type of ... A: the guitar is a Gibson SG double neck & the guy you saw playing it was most likely Jimmy Page of Led ...
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| Guitar Strings | 12/10/2006 |
Q: How high do you have to tune the strings before they break? One note, two notes? All six strings ... A: Hey Jalen, each string is different, but in general they can be tuned a few notes higher before they ...
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| Guitar Strings | 12/10/2006 |
Q: Are electric guitar strings easier to break than accoustic guitar strings? because when I got my ... A: the strings will only break if they're tuned too high, or bent too far. Any string will break if ...
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| Installing a whammy bar | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I am thinking about getting an Epiphone Explorer and I was wondering how much it would cost to have ... A: Hey Kyle, if you look around you can find a Gothic Epiphone Explorer that already has a Floyd Rose ...
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| old Gibson | 12/7/2006 |
Q: i have currently bidded on a gibson on ebay. It is very old and was found in a loft and the owner ... A: if it doesn't have a serial number, I wouldn't bid on it any more. There are a LOT of fakes being ...
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| electric 12-string | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Christmas is coming up and I want to ask for an electric 12-string guitar. I really don't know much ... A: Hey Cameron, I would actually advise against getting a 12 string electric unless you already have ...
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| Upgrading Guitar. | 11/30/2006 |
Q: ) I've been playing guitar for about 3 years, and have used my Squier Strat Affinity for this time, ... A: you might not like my answer, but you've asked my opinion, so I have to be honest with you. My ...
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| trem systems | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I have recently acquired an Ibanez RGTHRG2 for my birthday and I am pretty happy with it. The only ... A: Hey Matt, I think I got your question by mistake, but I'll answer it anyways. I don't think you'll ...
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| Want to Buy A Guitar... | 11/20/2006 |
Q: Wow thats a nice setup you've got! Thx for the links, they were pretty good lookin amps. I have new ... A: I do Love my gear man! If you mean the lead/rhythm switch on the guitar, the lead/Rhythm toggle ...
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| Want to Buy A Guitar... | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Thx man that Epiphone guitar is EXACTLY what i was looking for in every single way, THANK YOU. I ... A: Hey Dan, Epiphone have other amps as well, all of them great, & you can also check out Traynor amps. ...
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| Want to Buy A Guitar... | 11/18/2006 |
Q: my name's Dan. My parents are half committed to getting me a guitar/amp for Christmas and I ... A: Hey Dan, Epiphone guitars are inexpensive & very high quality. They also make great tube amps. You ...
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| Gibson Guitar | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I am looking at a Gibson Les Paul Custom, and I have some questions. According to the hardware it is ... A: the only real way to be sure is to check the serial number & to have it inspected by a professional. ...
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| Fixing up my Ibanez V | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I bought an acoustic Ibanez V. It was only $200, and I am quite dissatisfied with it, except for ... A: Hey Derek, is it the acoustic sound you don't like, or how it sounds when it's plugged in? If it's ...
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| which guitar | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I am thinking of buying a new guitar, and my choices consist of a 3 different les pauls, one being ... A: Hey Derek, you definitely can't compare Cort to Epiphone. My advice would be to go with the classic ...
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| Epiphone Les Paul Comparison | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I was thinking of upgrading to a new guitar, and I am torn between these three: Epiphone Les Paul ... A: Hey Derek, I like the classic personally. I think open coil pickups sound a little tighter than one ...
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| which brand is best? | 11/6/2006 |
Q: ok i am wanting to get an electric guitar, and i have been told that brands matter. what are the top ... A: Hey Erika, Ibanez guitars are great. The best guitars in my opinion would be: 1. Gibson 2. Godin 3. ...
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| stratocaster | 11/5/2006 |
Q: could you tell me if a 60s reissue neck will simply bolt on a 50s reissue body i want the 50s ... A: Hey Dave, you shouldn't have any problems swapping the necks. Fender uses those metal back-plates on ...
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| Good sounding Guitar | 11/3/2006 |
Q: well i think the guitar looks great and the price is "super" good .. but can you please explain to ... A: Hey FTB, if you're buying an electric guitar, then yes, you need an amplifier to be able to hear the ...
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| Good sounding Guitar | 11/2/2006 |
Q: well i wanna buy a guitar to play songs from my fav' bands like metallica ac/dc gunz cream etc but ... A: Hey FTB, you can get that sound using any amp that has a clean & a dirty channel, & a chorus pedal ...
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| what kind of set up for this scenario? | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Jason, thanks so much for the info. Sounds great. As far as pedals go... what do you suggest? ... A: Hey Bob, for the funky rhythm spank, get an MXR dynacomp, a cry baby wah for the "porno" funk ;0) & ...
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| what kind of set up for this scenario? | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Jason, I am looking to purchase a guitar. My musical taste lies in the electronic dance music ... A: Hey Bob, an Epiphone setup would work good for you. I'd get an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Plus ...
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| The Right Guitar | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Hey dude - was wondering if you can help. I play alot of metal but i cant find the right guitar. I ... A: Hey Conor, if you don't need a whammy bar, you can check out The Les Paul Studio, or the Les Paul ...
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| Tremolo units | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Been playing a tele with a fixed bridge for several years, but fancy something with a whammy bar. I ... A: Hey JD, you can get a trem setter that will work on any standard 2 point pivot tremolo system ...
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| Auto wah or regular | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I want to buy a wah pedal but I'm confused about whether I should get a auto-wah or a regular. ... A: Hey Pascal, I would suggest getting a regular wah. Even though it might be a little more work to get ...
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| Pick thickness | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I would like to know what pick thickness is better to achieve speed when performing melodic lines, ... A: Hey Mike, I would say that the people you've talked to about speed are correct. There is no ...
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| Amp Upgrade/Thanks. | 10/20/2006 |
Q: You answered some questions for myself and my daughter Meg back around September 10th & 11th. (Which ... A: the Bad Dog is a decent practice amp, I'd maybe just donate that to the school band & get your ...
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| which guitar | 10/18/2006 |
Q: Hey, I'm looking into buying a new guitar. Basically I have around 600-750 dollars to spend, and I'm ... A: Hey David, I would suggest you go for the Gibson for a few reasons. The quality is always going to ...
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| question for my vintage bass | 10/14/2006 |
Q: my neck was not realy straight so i brang it to a luthier and he told me that there was nothing to ... A: Hey Samuel, Are you sure that it's actually broken & not just missing the nut? You can have the ...
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| Strat Tremolo | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Thanx Jason ! I have a follow up question involving the Fender Tremsetter. It's a floating tremolo ... A: although the adjustments you have made may have helped, my original answer is still my ...
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| Strat Tremolo | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have an American Strat purchased new in 2001. Recently I've been having problems with areas on the ... A: Hey Ed, it sounds like you need a neck adjustment.(Truss rod) I'd also have it checked for fret ...
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| Effects Placement | 10/9/2006 |
Q: Yeah, i agree i only use the GT8 for the harmoniser if im doing some Vai thing. THe Gt8 looses to ... A: Hey Matt, the Pod was great, but it just didn't compare for me when I A/B'd it against pedals, so I ...
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| Effects Placement | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have a Marshall TSl100. Could you help with the following please? Im using A GT8 and seperate ... A: first, I would suggest losing the Boss multi pedal, & running stomp Boxes. No matter what you try, ...
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| motion sound | 10/7/2006 |
Q: hey jason i am knocked out by the srv 212 rotary cabinet that motion sound has i called "john" ... A: Cool Dave! Thanks man! I will check 'em out some time soon, & I'll let you know what I think. The ...
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| fender bridge | 10/6/2006 |
Q: thanks for the answer to my question about the vintage fender strat bridge the reason i was ... A: Hey Dave, no problems man! And thanks for turning me on to motion sound. I never heard of them ...
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| fender bridge | 10/5/2006 |
Q: i have four stratocasters two with vintage bridges and two with the more modern bridge i want to ... A: Hey Dave, if you mean Vintage as in screwed to the guitar with six little screws, then no, you can't ...
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| locking nut | 9/28/2006 |
Q: How can I lower the height of the locking nut on my guitar to lower the action? A: are you sure you need to lower the nut to adjust the action? Usually a proper neck adjustment in ...
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| Which Electric? | 9/24/2006 |
Q: T'was very useful. I didn't fit one in the end as it was a bit too expensive, so i decided to save ... A: Hey Deb, I just played an Ibanez in the store the other day, & man, was it wicked! If I had the ...
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| Ibanez On a Budget | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Hey Jason; I'm planning to buy a new Ibanez bass soon, but I've got a pretty limited budget - I can ... A: Hey Lisa, first of all, I would definitely recommend spending the extra $30.00 - $50.00 for either ...
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| Choosing the right Ibanez | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Im looking to buy a new Ibanez with a budget of around £750, but can't decide which one to go for! ... A: Hey Jerome, any of Ibanez RG series come with a patented Floyd Rose system, so you'd be in good ...
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| Which Guitar for My Daughter | 9/11/2006 |
Q: The guitar in question is for me. I have played the Joe Pass model at the music store, and compared ... A: Hey Meg, no problem man! The Joe Pass will be as durable as any acoustic guitar. They are definitely ...
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| Which Guitar for My Daughter | 9/11/2006 |
Q: and the great advice. It sounds like the "Joe Pass" Epihpone would be a good choice. You mentioned ... A: Hey Dennis, the Emperor Regent is a hard core Jazzer's guitar. It's very similar to the ES-165 that ...
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| Which Guitar for My Daughter | 9/10/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been playing guitar in her high school jazz band for the last few years. She is ... A: Hey Dennis, that guitar is a great choice for Blues, Jazz, CLassic Rock, 50s Rock N Roll etc. About ...
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| legend guitar | 9/5/2006 |
Q: G'day Jason, I'm interested in buying an el cheapo electric guitar, I'm looking at the 2nd hand ... A: I'd say it's near impossible to find a guitar & an amp for under $200.00, but for a little more, you ...
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| Playing guitar with a violin bow | 9/5/2006 |
Q: Greetings, I'm trying to invent a metal song playing my guitar with a bow, but it's hard since I ... A: Hey Michael, there's a couple of different things you can try. One of them is to tie a bandana ...
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| what kind of guitar | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I would like to be able to get a guitar (electric) that can play ALL KINDS (mostly rock)of music ... A: Hey Kenny, I suggest that you try out a Gibson Les Paul Studio. It's right in your price range ...
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| guitar pickups | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003 b.c rich 2003 body art collection series guitar jr v with the standard pickups.My amp ... A: Hey Andrew, the pickup setup I gave you should be OK. For the rest of your sound, you'll want to ...
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| Fender stratocaster | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Hey, I asked you a couple days ago about the worth of my guitar...well I found out more info...Its ... A: According to the serial number, your guitar was born anywhere from 1978-1981, which does qualify it ...
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| Fender Telecaster set screws | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Jason, Can you tell me what size Allen wrench is needed to adjust the saddle bridges on a Fender ... A: Hey Don, I'm not sure of the size exactly on a Tele, but on my Gibson BluesHawk it's a 1.5 mm. I ...
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| guitar pickups | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I' can't get the soud quality I want out of my guitar at first it sounded too muffled then my friend ... A: Hey Andrew, the type of distortion you're going to get is going to depend a great deal on the type ...
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