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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
01-05-2010, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 270
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CkY freak
The maxon od9 I use has a mid range boost. I hear...
The maxon od9 I use has a mid range boost. I hear most of the tube screamer variations have this though. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-30-2009, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 52
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CkY freak
I'm using the AT412 with my mesa head. I love it....
I'm using the AT412 with my mesa head. I love it. It handles bass really well which is really why I like it. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
12-29-2009, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 54
Posted By
CkY freak
I have one. I have a 97 model.. Mine was made in...
I have one. I have a 97 model.. Mine was made in korea though. I did also buy mine with upgraded pickups. But I had those V series in my Prestige, and they are HORRIBLE. I honestly didn't play the... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-28-2009, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 477
Posted By
CkY freak
I think it could work. I think the Carbon Copy...
I think it could work. I think the Carbon Copy would work really well for that. I use one for delay, but the dark, warm repeats seem like they would do well for reverb, if you have the delay set... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-28-2009, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 86
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CkY freak
I actually have a delay pedal. I guess Im looking...
I actually have a delay pedal. I guess Im looking for that slight "out of tune" sound that a chorus gives, without the swirl effect. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-28-2009, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 86
Posted By
CkY freak
Chorus Pedal Questions
I've always used a chorus pedal for lead sounds. But I've been using a boss ch-1 for years now, and have not been able to get the sound i want out of it. The best I can explain it is this. I like... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-23-2009, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 412
Posted By
CkY freak
I have a $300+ wireless unit I got for christmas...
I have a $300+ wireless unit I got for christmas a few years back. I hate it. Its a digital reference brand. I completely realize that $300 is not a lot for a wireless unit, but after spending that... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
12-22-2009, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By
CkY freak
Yeah I havent been able to find one in the H-S...
Yeah I havent been able to find one in the H-S configuration. I appreciate your guys' help. I guess the best option would be to try to find a second hand HH strat and take it from there. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
12-22-2009, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By
CkY freak
That would be a very good option. I hadn't...
That would be a very good option. I hadn't thought of that. A hot rails would be great. But I'm still wanting to get away from the 3 pickup thing. Is there a strat pickguard available in just an HS... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
12-22-2009, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By
CkY freak
Quick Fender Strat Question
Long Story Short, Im going to buy another strat and make it more suitable for my style. I love Ibanez's, but I really like the Fender I have. My question is, are all fender strat models routed for a... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
12-10-2009, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 362
Posted By
CkY freak
I bought a b-52 amp back when they had first came...
I bought a b-52 amp back when they had first came out. I know its not guitars, but same idea. I had never heard of b-52 and couldnt find anybody else that had either. I bought it because I preferred... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-09-2009, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 65
Posted By
CkY freak
This happened to me with the 212, except it was...
This happened to me with the 212, except it was with the rear footswitch jack. I used a pair of needle nose pliers to pull out the jack, and then carefully threaded the outside nut thing back on.... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-07-2009, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 287
Posted By
CkY freak
I've been seriously considering buying that MXR...
I've been seriously considering buying that MXR Eq. I even had it in my cart ready to buy. I was buying it to hopefully take some of the brightness out of my amp. Does it sound natural? I've heard... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-07-2009, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 76
Posted By
CkY freak
I've been aware of the OCD for a while, but have...
I've been aware of the OCD for a while, but have never looked into it. Though I see many people using it, so it must pretty good. Thanks for that suggestion, that's what I was hoping for, suggestions. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-07-2009, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 76
Posted By
CkY freak
Maxon OD owners
I have a question for people who have played BOTH the OD-9, and the OD808. If you own both, that would be great. I bought my OD-9 a few months ago because I got a pretty good deal on it I think. I... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
12-03-2009, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,264
Posted By
CkY freak
In my opinion, one of the most beautiful guitars...
In my opinion, one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen. That's a great looking guitar! |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-02-2009, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,687
Posted By
CkY freak
I bought one of those Electro Harmonix nano power...
I bought one of those Electro Harmonix nano power boosters. I wanted it as a volume boost. It doesnt work too well. Its a volume increase, but a slight one. I started using it as an overdrive pedal... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
12-02-2009, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By
CkY freak
The V series pickups are horrible in my opinion....
The V series pickups are horrible in my opinion. I bought my 1570 this past march. I didnt play it for the first month I had it because the pickups were so weak, they couldnt be used for the music my... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-28-2009, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 922
Posted By
CkY freak
Treble 9 o clock. Mid 1 o clock, Bass 11 o clock....
Treble 9 o clock. Mid 1 o clock, Bass 11 o clock. Reverb at 12. Its a very subtle reverb. Even cranking it doesnt do much. I have my gain at about 6.5. I use a Maxon OD in front with the output max,... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-11-2009, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Poll: Ibanez 1570
Views: 256
Posted By
CkY freak
I bought my RG1570 back a few months ago. I kid...
I bought my RG1570 back a few months ago. I kid you not when I say, in my opinion, they were the worst stock pickups I've heard. I havent played a ton of guitars, but my $400 had much better stock... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-09-2009, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 357
Posted By
CkY freak
I got mine off ebay for $130 new. Honestly, its...
I got mine off ebay for $130 new. Honestly, its pretty featureless as you know. No tap tempo, no long delay times (which is usually a feature of analog anyway, the shorter delay times), no other... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-09-2009, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 357
Posted By
CkY freak
Although it doesnt have a features the boss DD...
Although it doesnt have a features the boss DD series has, I got an MXR Carbon Copy about a month ago, and I use it way more than I ever used my dd-6. I love it. My new favorite pedal by far. I... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-02-2009, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 111
Posted By
CkY freak
I could be wrong, but I dont think any of the rec...
I could be wrong, but I dont think any of the rec series have reverb. Not 100% sure. I looked at a few at a local shop, but didnt notice any. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-02-2009, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 393
Posted By
CkY freak
Probably the best thing I've ever read on...
Probably the best thing I've ever read on here. Anyway, I hear you. I know a guy who has a Spider II combo. I didnt know much about them before. I played a show 2 weeks ago, and the band that opened... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-01-2009, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 139
Posted By
CkY freak
I have the RED in a middle coil slot on my RG470....
I have the RED in a middle coil slot on my RG470. I dont know a lot about it really. I dont use it that much. I still get a lot of hum from it, but then again its not hum canceling either. So I guess... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-01-2009, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By
CkY freak
Well again, I can only speak for myself. But I...
Well again, I can only speak for myself. But I think the little amount of crunch the maxon gave me, made a world of difference. I would SUGGEST buying an OD. Buy it from Musicians Friend or some... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-01-2009, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By
CkY freak
I must also agree with you SOA. I find the mesa...
I must also agree with you SOA. I find the mesa bass to be very "woofy" and not very tight. Flubby is a good word for it, as you said. I cannot comment on other models, just my own. But the OD... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-01-2009, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By
CkY freak
I've also heard this many times. However, I dont...
I've also heard this many times. However, I dont think my amp settings are radically different from my last amp settings. The main difference I find is normally, I have treble set about 6 or 7, but... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-01-2009, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By
CkY freak
Its an F100, its no longer made. I'm pretty...
Its an F100, its no longer made. I'm pretty certain it was made in the same year as yours. I find that the gain on mine has a good SMOOTH sound, definitely no "crunch" at all to it. But thats what... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
10-01-2009, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 1,791
Posted By
CkY freak
I'll be honest, I was expecting more from my mesa...
I'll be honest, I was expecting more from my mesa as well. I've talked to other owners, and evidently they just aren't the "gain monsters" people think they are. I use an overdrive pedal in front of... |
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