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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
11-27-2009, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 213
Posted By
Charlie4
Mainstream = Advertising
How popular a brand is...
Mainstream = Advertising How popular a brand is has very little to do with the quality (Especially these days). PRS may not be as famous as Fender, Gibson, Ibanez etc. but PRS blows those brands out... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
11-27-2009, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 182
Posted By
Charlie4
Ok, well I figure the budget is $300 right?
My...
Ok, well I figure the budget is $300 right? My opinion: Not one of them. I own a Takamine G530 and it's a really consistent/dependable guitar, however the bass response is weak. (I Would like to buy... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
11-27-2009, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By
Charlie4
Maybe, all the guys who use the JCM's (primarily...
Maybe, all the guys who use the JCM's (primarily for a rock/metal sound) are using high output pickups. Single coils will definitely take out some of the bite and clean it up... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
11-23-2009, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 130
Posted By
Charlie4
Bugera's deliver good tone (for the price) but...
Bugera's deliver good tone (for the price) but they use cheaper components so BEWARE of the durability. Randall is probably not so bad but it can't replace the warmth of a tube amp. My choice would... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
11-11-2009, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 550
Posted By
Charlie4
I use the sides and not the pointy side, due to...
I use the sides and not the pointy side, due to a smaller picking motion I can get more speed out of my wrist. Another good thing about holding the pick this way, is it helps with pinch... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
11-10-2009, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 341
Posted By
Charlie4
Epiphone Prophecy is in about that price range -...
Epiphone Prophecy is in about that price range - looks very decent (for the price) and those Gibson Dirty Finger Pickups are high output. Jackson Dinky, Shechter Hellraiser etc. Check Musician's... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
11-04-2009, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 414
Posted By
Charlie4
Basically, solidstate with a preamp will give you...
Basically, solidstate with a preamp will give you a decent tone (Randall Michael Amott anyone). Marshall AVT, Vox Valvetronix, Randall something something, etc. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-28-2009, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 1,432
Posted By
Charlie4
I'm sorry pal but even if that Bugera has decent...
I'm sorry pal but even if that Bugera has decent tone, there's a very good reason people are afraid of buying bugera's - Reliability is a b*tch (since it's made by behringer). I know this isn't the... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-23-2009, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 221
Posted By
Charlie4
I've found the Mesas work quite well for the...
I've found the Mesas work quite well for the Metallica sound (Obviously, since that's what they used) Basically, what your looking for is a dark tone - which the Roland Jazz Chorus provides. |
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Forum: Musician Talk
10-19-2009, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 138
Posted By
Charlie4
One thing I learned is that you need certain...
One thing I learned is that you need certain theory for a certain style. At the moment I'm using a book called the Jazz language by Dan Hearle - it's used in 1st year music studies so it's a really... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-13-2009, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 548
Posted By
Charlie4
BC Rich Draco V - that thing screams Metal.
Ok,...
BC Rich Draco V - that thing screams Metal. Ok, in all seriousness, I would recommend a Fender cause the cleans are primarily what you would use for in church music (reverb is great) and it also... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-12-2009, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 1,766
Posted By
Charlie4
Engl = Awesome.
Really nice, if I had the cash...
Engl = Awesome. Really nice, if I had the cash I'd get the Engl Special Edition Preamp and a good poweramp (maybe Mesa Boogie or something). Congrats on the amp though. Would be nice to get some... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-11-2009, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 322
Posted By
Charlie4
As far as I'm concerned, there is no difference...
As far as I'm concerned, there is no difference in playability. Remember, the only reason Alexi is with ESP is cause his git got stolen, Jackson couldn't built him another one in time, so ESP built... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-10-2009, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By
Charlie4
Second Hand? Very nice gear you have.
I have to...
Second Hand? Very nice gear you have. I have to admit, I wish I could afford that (even second hand). Our currency is almost 8 times weaker than the US dollar, so that smokin' Strat would retail for... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-10-2009, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 397
Posted By
Charlie4
I'll second that,
the Line 6 Valve amps are...
I'll second that, the Line 6 Valve amps are quite good...till you get to heavy distortion, then I'm put off so bad (sounds like the Line 6 Ubermetal, which is probably what it was modeled after). As... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
09-16-2009, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 751
Posted By
Charlie4
Plain & simple: GET A BETTER AMP !
Since you...
Plain & simple: GET A BETTER AMP ! Since you play metal I will recommend the Peavey 6505 (the 112 combo) - $600 Loud enough & portable. Pedals you do need however: Noise suppressor, Delay, EQ &... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
08-07-2009, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 265
Posted By
Charlie4
Jackson is as metal as it gets - you CAN'T go...
Jackson is as metal as it gets - you CAN'T go wrong with a good Jackson. (In your price range a dinky or something) However for a bit more: Jackson Soloist = AWESOME |
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Forum: Gear Ads
08-06-2009, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 262
Posted By
Charlie4
2nd hand is the way to go with that budget - you...
2nd hand is the way to go with that budget - you can pick up something really good with $1000. Also, I've only heard good things about the G-Flex cab. On another note, why a 100w amp? The lower the... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-06-2009, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 216
Posted By
Charlie4
This statement is incorrect - the only reason you...This statement is incorrect - the only reason you need to play horisontally (from 1st fret to 24th fret) is too look flashy. Play box positions meaning vertically and move from there. Also if you... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
07-01-2009, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 206
Posted By
Charlie4
Your not specific so this forum is...
Your not specific so this forum is pointless. price/genre etc... Recommendation: - Mesa Rectifier Pre Amp and Mesa 20/20 power amp. You want BROOTAL so this is BRUTAL in a 20 watt package. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
06-22-2009, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 378
Posted By
Charlie4
This is what you should do:
#1. Get rid of that...
This is what you should do: #1. Get rid of that Marshall MG and at least buy a vox valvetronix/marshall AVT etc. (Amp that contains at least a preamp valve). #2. Figure out what kind of music you... |
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Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar
06-14-2009, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 308
Posted By
Charlie4
You have to feel the pain to feel the gain...
You have to feel the pain to feel the gain (seriously). Your fingertips are still soft so they're still sensitive. The more you play the harder the skin on your fingertips become. Later on you won't... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
06-08-2009, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By
Charlie4
Learn the keys so that you know what your doing-...
Learn the keys so that you know what your doing- that's how you become a better guitarist. |
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Forum: Musician Talk
06-08-2009, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 167
Posted By
Charlie4
just made this thing up and don't know the names...
just made this thing up and don't know the names of the chords... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
06-07-2009, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 264
Posted By
Charlie4
No such thing as a stupid question - only stupid...
No such thing as a stupid question - only stupid answers. C# Major = A# (Natural) Minor C# D# E# F# G# A# B# C# = A# B# C# D# E# F# G# A#. (SAME THING) This what I would advise: Learn all the... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-29-2009, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 91
Posted By
Charlie4
a Humbucker is two single coils in series...
a Humbucker is two single coils in series connection wich gives a higher output and therfore a lower frequency i.o less bright - darker sounding. That is why Jazz players use humbuckers for a darker... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
05-28-2009, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 474
Posted By
Charlie4
My question is: What is the reason for the...
My question is: What is the reason for the upgrade? Playability of your instruments or tone? If it's playability by an Ibanez prestige etc. If it's tone buy a Mesa Express, a good valve amp... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
05-27-2009, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 168
Posted By
Charlie4
I have a valveking 112, very nice but the speaker...
I have a valveking 112, very nice but the speaker really brings the amp down. Get a Celestion Vintage 30 (16 or 8 ohm depending on the 112 or 212) and then your good to go. Gear: Jem 555 Valveking... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-18-2009, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 440
Posted By
Charlie4
Buy a 50 watt Head & a 2x12 cab (Peavey's are...
Buy a 50 watt Head & a 2x12 cab (Peavey's are propably the only tubeamps in this price range and I don't know Bugera well enough to comment) Anyone who says 100 watt & 4x12 cab, that's not practical... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
04-10-2009, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 331
Posted By
Charlie4
Solid state Crate really ain't that Great,
(now...
Solid state Crate really ain't that Great, (now a Blue Voodoo on the other hand) I have a Peavey valveking 112 and I choose it over a Marshall JCM 800 cause it's much more verstile (switching... |
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