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Forum: Musician Talk
Today, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 100
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Rokeman
Some Pearl Jam maybe? The well known songs go...
Some Pearl Jam maybe? The well known songs go down a treat from what I've seen. |
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Forum: Musician Talk
Today, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By
Rokeman
^ That's a major chord, but the reason it sounds...
^ That's a major chord, but the reason it sounds major is Major 3rd interval between the 4th fret on G string, and the 5th fret on D string. No such thing as Major 5th, as it's called a perfect 5th,... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-06-2010, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 75
Posted By
Rokeman
On a tangent here, is the cavity of the strat...
On a tangent here, is the cavity of the strat shielded by aluminium foil or conductive paint? I'm aware that this won't make a tremendous difference with the humbucker, but it may help just a tiny... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-06-2010, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 75
Posted By
Rokeman
When you say "tapped on the top", do...
When you say "tapped on the top", do you mean as in tapping on the part that turns it on and off? If so, could definately be a worn switch there. If you mean tapping on the part where the knobs are,... |
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Forum: The Pit
01-04-2010, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 369
Views: 7,756
Posted By
Rokeman
Hmm, people seem rather divided over this. I...
Hmm, people seem rather divided over this. I reckon "tall poppy syndrome" may be playing a part here. With the 3D, maybe some cinemas did it better, as the one I saw it in, everything was in proper... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-03-2010, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By
Rokeman
This site may also be of use:...
This site may also be of use: http://www.guitarnuts.com/wiring/menu.php It has different modifications you may be interested in, as well as standard wiring :D |
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Forum: Musician Talk
01-03-2010, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 356
Posted By
Rokeman
Definately, but I reckon people develop some...
Definately, but I reckon people develop some aspects better than others. For example, some people are awesome at perfect pitch, but not relative pitch, and vice versa. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
01-02-2010, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 6,127
Views: 176,243
Posted By
Rokeman
True... it's subjective as to what strings you...
True... it's subjective as to what strings you prefer, should of just thought that to myself. Thanks. :cheers: |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
01-02-2010, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 6,127
Views: 176,243
Posted By
Rokeman
Thanks, I'll see how it goes. I might also move...
Thanks, I'll see how it goes. I might also move the bridge a bit too, as the strings are slightly higher than I'd like at the top of the fretboard, but moving the bridge is hardly going to affect... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
01-02-2010, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 6,127
Views: 176,243
Posted By
Rokeman
I just checked my neck to see if the truss rod...
I just checked my neck to see if the truss rod needs to be adjusted via the 1st fret/last fret method. While the low E string isn't flat on the frets at 7-9, a .88mm pick had to be wedged in (so the... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-02-2010, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 9,494
Views: 192,108
Posted By
Rokeman
Sure that's possible, but it's a hell of a lot of...
Sure that's possible, but it's a hell of a lot of a boost, so you might accidentally dominate the mix with that :p: If you don't want a pot, I'd recomend putting in an extra switch - not... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
01-02-2010, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 551
Views: 17,375
Posted By
Rokeman
Hey guys, I'm looking into buying a Night Train...
Hey guys, I'm looking into buying a Night Train (and when I finally get it, I'll join the brotherhood). Main issue I have - apart from money - is: What cab to match it with? I know there are standard... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
01-02-2010, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 57
Posted By
Rokeman
Do you like the distortion from the Valvetronix?...
Do you like the distortion from the Valvetronix? That's the main issue here. At least, if you get the pedal, you still have your amp distortion anyhow. Really, it's up to your personal tastes. |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
01-02-2010, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 57
Posted By
Rokeman
What type of pedal are you referring to? That's a...
What type of pedal are you referring to? That's a modelling amp, so if you can get the sounds you want out of, get the footswitch, which by the way looks like this:... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-02-2010, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 9,494
Views: 192,108
Posted By
Rokeman
Right here:...
Right here: http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pdf/ggg_mamp_sc.pdf I actually linked to it in my post above too :) Bit of a hint with the reverse log pot. They're like impossible to find, but... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-02-2010, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 9,494
Views: 192,108
Posted By
Rokeman
Hmm, the 100K was handy at the time... Maybe I...
Hmm, the 100K was handy at the time... Maybe I could experiment with a pot for now until I find the right combination. It's not meant to be a real powerful tone control though, just a simple switch... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-01-2010, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 9,494
Views: 192,108
Posted By
Rokeman
I'm using a TL084 in an MXR Micro Amp clone. In...
I'm using a TL084 in an MXR Micro Amp clone. In my prototype tests so far, it can faithfully and cleanly amplify signals (had an mp3 playing through it). I don't see why it wouldn't work in any other... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
01-01-2010, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By
Rokeman
The main things that can happen with bad...
The main things that can happen with bad soldering is you either short a component, open circuit a component, or the solder seems fine, and then breaks at a later time, while playing (which creates a... |
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Forum: The Pit
01-01-2010, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 118
Views: 3,681
Posted By
Rokeman
Early morning, on new years, like 2am, got a call...
Early morning, on new years, like 2am, got a call from someone with an Indian accent asking for a guy named Micheal. As I was rather drunk, I kept going "What?! Who!? Who are you?!" I told him my... |
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Forum: The Pit
01-01-2010, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 175
Posted By
Rokeman
What is actually the question being asked? Or are...
What is actually the question being asked? Or are we just talking about "metal" guitars in general? Dean have quite a few pointy guitars too. I like a few pointy guitars, but was much more into them... |
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Forum: The Pit
12-30-2009, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 441
Views: 8,348
Posted By
Rokeman
I personally would love to see in fact two moons,...
I personally would love to see in fact two moons, or more. And it's pretty cool that we have as good a moon as we do, Mars has two big rocks, and Venus, which is the most similar sized planet to... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
12-28-2009, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 83
Posted By
Rokeman
Long posts? I typed more than you did probs :p:...
Long posts? I typed more than you did probs :p: Good to hear I've made a difference. |
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Forum: Musician Talk
12-28-2009, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 365
Posted By
Rokeman
I third Orianthi, she is amazing... She played...
I third Orianthi, she is amazing... She played the "Beat It" solo for Micheal Jackson, and has played guitar with the likes of Satch. |
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Forum: Musician Talk
12-28-2009, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 83
Posted By
Rokeman
I do the same thing you do :) With me, it just...
I do the same thing you do :) With me, it just felt natural that way, holding the guitar the other way felt strange and can not play it at all that way (though I could learn to with enough... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
12-28-2009, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 129
Posted By
Rokeman
I personally use longer fingernails (though many...
I personally use longer fingernails (though many people have gone "Dude, WTF, cut your nails!" and I have to patiently - some cases, impatiently - explain the situation) but I'd recomend starting... |
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Forum: Bass Guitar
12-26-2009, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 158
Posted By
Rokeman
The Carlton Swop Shop (google 'em) may have...
The Carlton Swop Shop (google 'em) may have something you want, especially if you're after vintage sort of stuff (or newer, as the case may be). By the way, I'm not a bassist, but just thought I'd... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
12-25-2009, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 562
Posted By
Rokeman
You can't join a broken guitar string back...
You can't join a broken guitar string back together (or if you did, it would sound horrible). If the strings are relatively new, just replace the one you snapped, but if they've been on it a while,... |
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Forum: The Pit
12-24-2009, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 352
Posted By
Rokeman
Cliff Burton biography, it's given me something...
Cliff Burton biography, it's given me something to read and enjoy. |
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Forum: Musician Talk
12-22-2009, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 791
Posted By
Rokeman
Yep... so much for my high school music theory....
Yep... so much for my high school music theory. Pretty hilarious about your username though and the topic (well it is to me) Another (lame) contribution to the thread: Anyone ever just picked all... |
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Forum: The Pit
12-22-2009, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 2,815
Posted By
Rokeman
Everyone have different tastes. It might just be...
Everyone have different tastes. It might just be the style of music people hate at the moment. I like some bands that are widely considered metalcore, but hardcore I don't understand at all. I agree... |
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