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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-10-2013, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 77
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Try to find a cheap used PA on craigslist. If...
Try to find a cheap used PA on craigslist. If you're lucky, you can pick one up for really really cheap. My dad got one (don't remember what brand, but it was definitely a cheap one) for $75 (with... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
05-09-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 182
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This is a really great guide on how to keep...
This is a really great guide on how to keep strats in tune: http://julienkasper.com/musicians.asp#p7GPc1_2 |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-07-2013, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 258
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Check out the Dunlop Mini Fuzz Face pedals. There...
Check out the Dunlop Mini Fuzz Face pedals. There are three variations: Hendrix, (same exact circuit as the regular Hendrix model, which is the one I have and normally costs $149) Germanium, and... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-07-2013, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 508
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Why don't you try your Fender with some...
Why don't you try your Fender with some OD/distortion pedals? It seems like that's the only thing holding you back from just using that amp. From my experience, that type of amp actually takes... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-07-2013, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 258
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I just got one of these amps, too. It sounds...
I just got one of these amps, too. It sounds absolutely beastly with my Fuzz Face. The way a fuzz reacts with the natural breakup of an amp like this is really a thing of beauty. My Joyo Ultimate... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-05-2013, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 281
Views: 20,081
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^Yeah, I got an Ultimate Drive a couple weeks ago...
^Yeah, I got an Ultimate Drive a couple weeks ago and it sounds huge and awesome, but if you don't like the OCD you definitely won't like it. AND it has a ****ton of gain. As much as I like it, it's... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-05-2013, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 526
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Hey man, I saw you were considering a Fender...
Hey man, I saw you were considering a Fender Vibro Champ XD (5W version). It just so happens I'm selling one right now (used but in absolutely mint condition). Let me know if you're interested! It's... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-05-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 426
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mattrusso
Fuzz Face through a Marshall is definitely the...
Fuzz Face through a Marshall is definitely the classic Hendrix sound, but I'm sure you could get away with using a Big Muff and sound great. The only thing is (from my experience) the Big Muff... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
05-04-2013, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 414
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mattrusso
I usually try to avoid posting in this...
I usually try to avoid posting in this cluster**** of a forum, but I couldn't help myself on this one... Are you guys seriously having this intense of a debate about this tune? It's just a 12 bar... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-02-2013, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 77
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Forum: Blues & Jazz
04-30-2013, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 101
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mattrusso
Not totally sure what you mean, but check out...
Not totally sure what you mean, but check out Screaming Headless Torsos, sounds like it might be similar to what you're looking for. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-23-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 188
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mattrusso
Yeah, bending a wound G can take some getting...
Yeah, bending a wound G can take some getting used to. I use 12s on my Gretsch and the wound G has snapped every time I've tried to bend it more than a whole step. The guitar also has Sperzel tuners... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-17-2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 85
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mattrusso
Yeah, I tried replacing the battery and the amp,...
Yeah, I tried replacing the battery and the amp, cables, and guitar all work fine. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-17-2013, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 85
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mattrusso
Wah Pedal Issues
Earlier today I decided to dig out my wah (Vox V847). I hadn't used it in approximately 6 months. When I tried to use it, it kinda half worked but the signal kept going in and out and there were loud... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-16-2013, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 338
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mattrusso
I don't know, I actually like the tube mix knob....
I don't know, I actually like the tube mix knob. Usually it's either directly in the middle or all the way to one side. I feel like the change in tone is pretty significant. You're right about the... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-16-2013, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 338
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Just so you know, the variable wattage knob...
Just so you know, the variable wattage knob barely affects the amp's volume. It really just controls the amount of headroom you have on each channel. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-15-2013, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 338
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mattrusso
Don't get the Rebel. I have a Rebel 30 combo and...
Don't get the Rebel. I have a Rebel 30 combo and I love it but it's definitely not made for that kind of sound. It might be able to kinda pull it off with the gain cranked pretty high but if that's... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-12-2013, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 347
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What are the EQ settings you're using on the amp?...
What are the EQ settings you're using on the amp? A lot of rock/metal players tend to keep the bass really high, but it shouldn't really ever be over 5 if you want any kind of note definition when... |
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Forum: Blues & Jazz
04-10-2013, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 338
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mattrusso
Exactly what I was thinking. Some of those...
Exactly what I was thinking. Some of those grooves are really NOT easy, especially for someone raised on rock music (which I'm assuming you were since you're on this site). So before you dismiss the... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-07-2013, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 496
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mattrusso
When you buy a guitar in "natural", it...
When you buy a guitar in "natural", it still has a finish, usually clear gloss or satin. I can't imagine they would sell a guitar with an unfinished body. You can clean it just like any other... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-04-2013, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
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I would agree with all of that information except...
I would agree with all of that information except what he says about the price. You can find Parker guitars from that time period for way less than they originally sold for. Also I like the stock... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-03-2013, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
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mattrusso
^New Parkers are lame IMO. No "carbon...
^New Parkers are lame IMO. No "carbon glass" fingerboard, no conical compound radius, different neck profile, ugly body/headstock redesign on Fly/NiteFly, stupid looking (and unnecessary) new models.... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-01-2013, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
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mattrusso
Fixed it with a better picture. Can't say enough...
Fixed it with a better picture. Can't say enough good about these guitars. I've had 2 of them and they're both some of the most well-built guitars I've ever played. Ever since Washburn took over... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
04-01-2013, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
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mattrusso
Sounds like an older NiteFly. Does it look...
Sounds like an older NiteFly. Does it look something like this? http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv145/Uberthrall/Parker001.jpg |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-25-2013, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 396
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mattrusso
Tempoe, if you're interested in Parkers, there...
Tempoe, if you're interested in Parkers, there are always plenty of guitars that are similar to mine but without MIDI for between $500 and like $1000 on Guitar Center's website, craigslist, and ebay.... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-25-2013, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 396
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mattrusso
Thanks, guys!
Delboyuk_01, what extra equipment...
Thanks, guys! Delboyuk_01, what extra equipment do you mean? Just curious. Dr Sixstring, that's Parker's signature headstock. As far as I know it's on all their guitars. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-25-2013, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 396
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mattrusso
NGD: Parker MIDI NiteFly
So, I've been kind of in the market for a MIDI guitar lately. I was into the idea of getting a Godin Freeway SA, but I saw this on ebay the other day and had a change of heart. I had a really nice... |
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Forum: Gear Ads
03-23-2013, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 137
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mattrusso
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Forum: Gear Ads
03-23-2013, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 137
Posted By
mattrusso
FS: Cordoba Koa CE Limited Edition Acoustic/Electric Nylon String Guitar
The guitar is in mint condition. Everything works perfectly. It comes with a really nice humidifier case and an extra set of strings. Might need a setup but only because it hasn't been played much.... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
03-21-2013, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 128
Posted By
mattrusso
If you actually want a jazz sound in the neck,...
If you actually want a jazz sound in the neck, you probably wanna go for a humbucker, not single coil. The only single-sized humbucker I know of that has that type of sound is the Seymour Duncan... |
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