2,401 Reply by beamer

(16 replies, posted in Electric)

What time zone / Local are you in?  Join the skype jams.  It will make playing fun for you again.  The one weekend I was able to meet up with 2 other people, I realized that my insecurity of my voice not being good or that my playing was not that great, flew out the window!! big_smile

I go through wanting to get rid of all my stuff every so often.  I just sit it down for a while.   

Don't worry about it.  Have fun with it, and the  best way is to find someone who helps you to have fun by playing with you, not over you.  This is a very hard thing to find (till I came here).
trust me, and it gets frustrating!  Ill bet you have met a few guys but they play great and don't want to help you along other than saying  " you need a metronome" or practice more. or they just want to show you all the riffs they know.  I meet kids who outplay me all the time.(I have been playing since HS and im 44).  I just keep doing what makes me happy and screw the rest of them if they don't see the joy  and fun I get out of it.

KEEP PLAYING.  Do not try to be a guitar hero, just play.

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2,402 Reply by beamer

(31 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Bun, J3 may not like the GHS, but the boomers have been my Go to string for ever. I have used 9s and 10s.  Acoustic,,, Diadairo is usually the winner and the 11s.  I have used EB also for both types.  I also hated a set from Musicians friend,  sorta like the Rounds J3 mentioned.  they were a musicians special or something similar. total crap.

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2,403 Reply by beamer

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

DITTO! :0 big_smile

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2,404 Reply by beamer

(31 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Well if that is the problem, I suggest acoustic bronze light.  I honestly have not felt a difference in "flat/round etc.. " type strings.  I know some ppl are very temperamental about them, I just must not have developed that kind of touch in 20 + yrs big_smile

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2,405 Reply by beamer

(23 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Good advice on getting it in the air! Forgot about that.

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2,406 Reply by beamer

(23 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHXM8500

If you dont want to spend a lot of $ on a Mic but get good quality,, try the one I linked.  I have a studio mic from the same company and its great (also two amps, my 5w Bugera valve and my 60 W GMX1x12).  I really dont think you could go very wrong with it.

I cant help on the Amp side of things since I dont have acoustic amps.  Have you looked at the MF site or zzounds, Music 123?

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHAT108

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHACX1800

Why am I p[artial to this company?  Best Bang for the buck!

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2,407 Reply by beamer

(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

did you try any other sites to find them and have the same thing happen?

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2,408 Reply by beamer

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

" He's here all week, folks!"  Sounds like a fan of  "A KNIGHTS TALE"

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2,409 Reply by beamer

(7 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Great link Z!!!  Had not seen that one.

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2,410 Reply by beamer

(7 replies, posted in Acoustic)

what type of music are you wanting to play?  an Zurf is correct, practice your scales  and strum with what you feel comfortable with.  I like to alternate between working scales and switching chords and mixing them up.

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2,411 Reply by beamer

(2 replies, posted in Electric)

I love my SG and mainly cause of the neck,, ( and the Lynch pick up in the bridge  big_smile,

unless you like to stand a lot, dont get the V.   They are cool Hard rocking guitars, but not real comfy for sitting and playing. ( we have a dean V also)   I have always love the feel of the explorer, just no  funds for it( even the eppie).   I would defiantly go for the explorer.

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2,412 Reply by beamer

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

Astronomikal wrote:

Zurf - I got an IM from Amy wondering if anyone was interested in joining tonight (6/29) but I don't know who all she sent it to.  Hopefully one or the other (or preferably both) of you will be on this evening.  I sent a request to you on Skype to be added to your contacts list.

I'll check in from time to time, although if it gets much past 10:00 pm central I probably won't be able to play (only listen) because my office is not soundproof.

I sent you a Email,, look for an add contact for beamer326  we are in the same bat state and same bat time zone big_smile

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2,413 Reply by beamer

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

I just gotta say to you guys, that was the ost fun I have had with my music in a VERY LONG TIME!  Wish I had Made it sooner, but daddy had to have new shoes big_smile and beer! lol

I will be around this weekend and I will keep a watch on Skype!  Jeff, We really have to get together on 7mary3!   Do you like Devil boy?  I think its the best song on the whole first disk!

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2,414 Reply by beamer

(16 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

J3, I mainly use my RP for one type sound and augment it w/ the stomps. ( I have the RP running into an old Laptop to programme it,,makes it much easier! + I have downloaded every patch from Digitech the site for it)

BTW I created a great Acoustic setting for my SG.  Took the stock Acoustic sample, added in a diff reverb than what they had, then put some Phaze into it and used the sigle coil simulator.  It sounds really great!  If your on tonight(late) ill let ya hear it. and show ya how I got the stuff rigged up.

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2,415 Topic by beamer

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

Anyone going to be on skype Late tonight? Im talking about 10-11 Centeral time?
I am leaving work early tonight (7:30) an will be home around 9:30. (1.5 drive time w/ a beer / wallmart stop).
  I played till 730 AMlast night /this morning.  Wrote a song, laid down very rough guitar track, bass track and my vocal (which was bad but not terrible, so I was happy with it) with my Audigalaxy prog.  Then I realized my guitar was tuned a half step down and the bass was standard!, so at 645 I tuned down the bass and redid that track! 
  I was pretty keyed up and was hard to sleep for 4 hours b4 coming to work but im jazzed about it!
  One thing though, I need a chorus!!  I have 4 great verses but no chorus or bridge. I need some help with this.  Any takers?

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2,416 Reply by beamer

(20 replies, posted in Acoustic)

topdown wrote:

The rhythm matters, the beat matters, the feel and tempo matters. Strumming patterns don't mean a hill of beans. You can oftentimes play the same song in numerous patterns and each sound as good as the other. You can even vary strumming patterns in the same song.  That's why I hate "what is the strumming pattern to this song" questions - there ain't no such thing - strum what feels and sounds good for the moment, then change it when the feeling moves you. If it sounds good it is good.

lol  IN your words

Ruel #1 If it sounds good it is good.
Ruel #2 Refer to ruel #1  lol lol

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2,417 Reply by beamer

(16 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Baldguitardude wrote:

I just threw away my adapters.... Even though 9vs are a pain I found they power pedals better somehow....

were you using the one spot?  I have seen the adaptor boxes that have the plug that acts like a semi drained battery for that really fuzzy sound you can get.

Since I do not have to worry about giging, I have a cool set up at home for a pedal board, I think I have Posted it here b4, and finally got a onespot to power everything.  I love just turning on one switch to fire everything up. Well I keep the amp off  and use its switch, but I can leave everything patched up. 

I think if I did travel a lot, I would probably just use 3 stomps and my RP, but still keep the Onespot big_smile

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2,418 Reply by beamer

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

Buzzwagon wrote:

Aside from playing my guitars, riding my motorbike. Just got back from 5 days in Scotland with a couple of mates, which has some of the best roads in Europe.

Jerry

Totally Jellous! tongue

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2,419 Reply by beamer

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

I love to wear my Kahaki /greyish Lukenbach ball cap.  I cant find a good straw cowboy hat (I always liked the ones Bret Michales  uses).  there are plenty of cheep ones in the gas stations around here, but I need to find a cool one.

My son is the kid who looks good in any hat that sits on his head.  lucky kid!

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2,420 Reply by beamer

(16 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Phill Williams wrote:

hi daydub.

"stomp pedals" are a bit of a pain to me. you have to wire up, change batteries etc. i'd rather have a pedal board, i have a boss ME50 which i use on stage as all the FX are programmable and you can switch them on and off as needed. there are many pedals available and i would always suggest trying them out for yourself as listening to the "company professional" can be very misleading. go to your favourite music shop and get them to show you their stock. they wont mind you trying them out and dont think the dearest one is the best, get the one most suited for your sound and ease of use.

phill

Even with out a pedal board, you can still get a power supply and not worry about frequent battery changes, but keep the battery in there for when you just dont want to mess with it.  I love stomps, they are an addiction.  If you get beyond 3 or 4 stomps, then a Pedal board is nice and there are MANY different routs to go on that one also.

With all the advise,, maybe you should let us know what type sound your shooting for, or just an good all rounder? then you can also have OD and an DIST. I have even run them together to get a sound I want.  then there is also a BOOST pedal that can get you just over the top.

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2,421 Reply by beamer

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

dino48 wrote:
beamer wrote:
dino48 wrote:

That would be cool too see them. I would like too get a Indiana Jones,Fedora? Myself as I do not like baseball caps that much. All the one's I have seen were over $50.00. I could buy alot of guitar strings for that.

I found them at a truck stop for 30 bucks,, bought my kid one.
Here is one for 28:::   big_smile

http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/p … erralID=NA

Thats a really good buy,wish I could find one that cheap,I will have too keep looking.

just buy from the net, both the links are for online purchase.

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2,422 Reply by beamer

(16 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Yes.  what kind did you get?  it goes to clean signal , but some of the older ones bypass and some newer have "true bypass" menating noise free, and some have a noise gate  in them you can adjust.  go on you Tube and lok up distortion pedal previews or shoot outs  you can see and hear how the different ones work.  there is also overdrive,, which is a milder distortion.  here are tow of the links I was talking about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5fXapM7uJE  and  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_8DrqQSN2Q

this is my distortion box (not me in the vid just a good example and it has teh noise gate and mid scoop) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_8DrqQSN2Q

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2,423 Reply by beamer

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

http://www.villagehatshop.com/indiana_j … 4AodqTiTvA

this one is more summer weight being cotton and its 38 also.

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2,424 Reply by beamer

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

dino48 wrote:

That would be cool too see them. I would like too get a Indiana Jones,Fedora? Myself as I do not like baseball caps that much. All the one's I have seen were over $50.00. I could buy alot of guitar strings for that.

I found them at a truck stop for 30 bucks,, bought my kid one.
Here is one for 28:::   big_smile

http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/p … erralID=NA

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2,425 Reply by beamer

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

dino48 wrote:

Nice 12 string,have fun tuning and string changing.

lol lol

Yep! I love mine but hate the changes and tuning.

Now I gotta get the whole bridge / saddle fixed because it is pulling up from the back. mad

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