1,501 Reply by beamer

(9 replies, posted in Electric)

Hey guys thanks, FYI, the center PU is mainly because I am going for the ACE guitar look.  My thoughts are also to coil tap the center so I can run a H S configuration, its a mean sound.  I think I am sold on the Mono price mainly cause its the honey burst, and has the sharper cutout.  as for the mods, it will be a slow process,, gotta get teh parts past momma! LOLOL  found a YT vid of a guy modding one and I wrote all his mods down.  here is his list:
the monoprice,
rollermatic bridge (22 bucks)  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Roller-T … 23386b3a15
A bone nut

and he used locking tuners but Ill go with Grover-Trophy 102 Rotomatics 41.00

so just in parts im looking at 250 +/- before  labor. (not even using the 3rd PU at this time)  Maybe I can do it,, I guess Ill try. but I dont know how to coil tap and that req a diff control knob right?

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1,502 Topic by beamer

(9 replies, posted in Electric)

Ok,, I have NGF New guitar fever,, Yet trying not to get in too deep.
We have all seen how nice the Douglas is from seeing Russells creations.  I am wanting a Les Paul and I want to do, as close as possible an ACE replica.  Did some homework and GFS does not make ivory classic hot 59s in that color, but they do make the Power Rails.
as for the guitars,
stock shot of the Douglas
http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/electric/shadow2ts5.jpg 
and the monoprice
http://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/6102111.jpg

The one thing the mono price has going for it is I have always loved the honeyburst/ cherry.  Both guitars have been used by ACE as well as the B&W. ( One mod I will have to do is add a 3rd pick up.  Idont know what that will cost me so it will have to wait)and its cut out is deeper and sharper cut.  I guess what my main Question is , is do you guys think this set of pick ups will look good even if they are notexact? I know that they sound great due to having them in another guitar.   http://www.guitarfetish.com/assets/images/products/gfsporacrpok2.jpg
but they also have just chrome in a upgraded PAF http://www.guitarfetish.com/Crunchy-Pat … _c_48.html

For any of the tinkering types, once I add in a 3rd pick up,, how does that figure in the 3 position switch?

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1,503 Reply by beamer

(1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Oh and I took one of the fun quiz's on FB and look at the result!

I got Rock Star Status -
You live for fun and happiness. You sometimes like to break the rules, but it's all in good fun and you know your limits. You'll always be bright and will in turn brighten your world!

Finally one thats dead on!  I may not be able to play or sing like a rock star but I by god have the desire and heart!

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1,504 Topic by beamer

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THAT I AM MORE EXCITED THAT A KID AT CHRISTMASS!  E-ONE MUSIC PUT OUT FIRST SINGLE FROM MY ALL TIME HERO'S NEW CD.  MY FB FRIENDS HAVE PROBABLY SEEN IT ON MY WALL, BUT FOR THE RESWT, GET READY TO ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF WITH ACE FREHLEY!!!!!!  HIT THE PLAY BUTTON FOR THE SOUND CLOUD LINK.


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ … e-20140529

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1,505 Reply by beamer

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I try to be modist, but YOur welcome.   Scott Sailer USN Ret. AM1(AW)

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1,506 Reply by beamer

(11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

If you are price concerned,, Berhinger makes good stuff also. (basically knock offs of high end stuff)  I have a studio mic and its great.

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1,507 Reply by beamer

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

http://www.songsterr.com/

http://www.songsterr.com/a/wa/app

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1,508 Reply by beamer

(13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Pete, I have a neoprene wrist and thumb support. it works really good. if you look close at most teh chordiestock pics Im wearing one the whole time.  (I needed it for my R hand but I did alternate its use.  you should give it a try. 10 bucks at albertsons.

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1,509 Reply by beamer

(5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

That is thoroughly cool! what was your sticker on it?

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1,510 Reply by beamer

(8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

In my case unfortunately,, you have to be able to at least get close to singing on key for any of the vocal processors to sound good LOLOLOL ( maybe I should go play with one and see what it can do for me?? I need all the help I can get.)

Is this mainly based for acoustic? has anyone tried rocking it out?
Question though if your running guitar effects, do you take your line out from the vox processor and then into your effects chain? I would think an effects chain could really muddy up the Vox processor.

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1,511 Topic by beamer

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Currently signed on. all kids out of house, wife watching mad men on net flix, rain outside.

Can anyone come out and play?? im leaving it on til i go to bed.

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1,512 Reply by beamer

(7 replies, posted in Electric)

Which fingers are bent?
If you can use 1, 3, 4  then root 5 power chords are gonna be your friend, if your 3 or 4 finger is the one in question you can use 1&3 or 1&4.if its #1 (index) then you can also retrain your remaining fingers to do the power chords. there is also open tuning where you can just use 1 finger across the neck and produce full chords.  With out knowing the severity of your condition, it's a   bit hard to offer correct guidance. PS you got a great guitar there! Schecter makes darn fine guitars!

this is dadgad tuning,, used byh jimmy page in a lot of songs.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydMaX6wiwmc

some open D stuff  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXKThokmkE0

hope this helps

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1,513 Reply by beamer

(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Shoot I thought that was what or skype jams were for LOLOLOL,  Speaking of which........ its been a while

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1,514 Reply by beamer

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Glad it was pleasing for everyone. Now I dont feel bad about staying up till 5 AM getting it made.

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1,515 Topic by beamer

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I re found and re edited (cleaned up  the treble in audacity) this song Amy did at chordiestock II hope you enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNf07m6 … e=youtu.be

I recorded it on a low tech phone so actually it came out pretty good.

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1,516 Reply by beamer

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When I was on the USS Inchon (MCS12) (the last version/incarnation of the old girl)  I would get bored and take stainless and aluminum and cut various diameter ones, debur  and then polish them up.  some were pretty sharp looking.  No one wanted to give up the copper or brass tubing, thats what I really wanted.

Great job on the glass.  You have any friends with a good torch that could melt that down enough to really smooth it out?

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1,517 Reply by beamer

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I think along the lines of TF.  Everybody borrows from somebody sometime.  If they used to open for spirit, then how could you not get a certain melody in your head,  but they defiantly  took STH way beyond and further down that "confounded bridge!" big_smile

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1,518 Reply by beamer

(33 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I was thinking of you plugged in with it LOLOL

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1,519 Reply by beamer

(33 replies, posted in Acoustic)

PIcs of the set up or it is not real LOLOLOL

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1,520 Reply by beamer

(33 replies, posted in Acoustic)

jerome.oneil wrote:

Here is a funny.   I have a bunch of Behringer stuff and get good use out of it.  I can't use it on stage, though.   The guy that plays guitar in the band is an industrial designer by trade, and created the Mackie VLZ series mixer's control layout.   He's mad about Behringer copying the Mackie designs.  I keep trying to tell him that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, but he's having none of it.    big_smile

AND THEY  RIP MARSHALL AND BOOGIE ON THE AMPS lolol WHEN IT COMES TO THE $$ THEY ARE GOING TO WIN EVERY TIME. Their effects are pretty great too.

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1,521 Reply by beamer

(33 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Doug_Smith wrote:

I agree Jerome!  Behringer is good stuff, I think they are still using Bulgara speakers in most of their equipment and those things are TOUGH.  Excellent frequency response and can rattle the windows clear across town without ripping their own guts out.  Some things on them are plastic when metal would be better, but if you don't abuse your gear, it'll last.

Take Care;
Doug

Yes they are using Bugera speakers,, Matter of fact their whole valve amp line is named Bugera.  I have the V5.  and I have a 60w  BERHINGER 1X12.

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1,522 Reply by beamer

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

yep gotta try em. I bet metal players will be stocking up!

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1,523 Reply by beamer

(33 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Buddy of mine got one of these back in the 90s,  http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessor … cer?pfm=sp
it sounds clean but I like Doug's suggestion.  you might want to look into this also http://guitarfuel.com/Acoustic_Preamp.php  prices look pretty good.
  NOW on the mic, Sure sm57s are great,, but $$$ usually comes into the play  here also.   sure sm57 99 bucks and http://www.fullcompass.com/product/2833 … 7Aodyj8AOw xm8500 = 20 to 30 bucks
dont know the quality but this looks good also http://www.musiciansfriend.com/dynamic- … ree?pfm=sp

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1,524 Reply by beamer

(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

What they all said! smile And why wouldnt we treat her nice? Just cause your so fun to mess with? LOLOLOL

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1,525 Reply by beamer

(4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

never knew that , cool thanks roger. its still a BAD *** version though!

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