Guitar Discussion Forum Archive - July, 2002

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Yairi question

Hello I am looking at a Yairi with the following inside
Yairi S3578 1972 can anyonetell me about this guitar ?

Thanks
Peter

Ovation forum?

Hi all, I'm thinking about buying an ovation guitar and I'm surprised at their lack of web presence. The Ovation website is pretty woeful with heaps of marketing crap but no real info, and there are plenty of people selling them, but I would have thought there was an ovation fan club or owners forum somewhere. Anyone know of any?

Cheers, Q

Re: Ovation forum?

: Hi all, I'm thinking about buying an ovation guitar and I'm surprised at their lack of web presence. The Ovation website is pretty woeful with heaps of marketing crap but no real info, and there are plenty of people selling them, but I would have thought there was an ovation fan club or owners forum somewhere. Anyone know of any?

: Cheers, Q

www.ovationfanclub.com

Mesa Boogie F100

Mesa Boogie F100

This popular thread has been given its own page : Mesa Boogie F100

Question

how do you make your guitar squeal???

do you need special hardware?????(all i have is a very basic electric)

Re: Question

: how do you make your guitar squeal???

: do you need special hardware?????(all i have is a very basic electric)

Re: Question

all you need to do is play any fretted note...and while playing with your right hand over the pickup nearest the fretboard(called the neck pickup) position your thumb in line with the plectrum so that your thumb lightly brushes the string immediately after the plectrum hits it...by the way this technique is called "side picking" and can be acheived with any electric guitar but it needs practice, so dont get frustrated if it doesnt come to you immediatly...go ahead and be the next randy rhoads, zack wylde or yngwie malmsteen!!!

Re: Question

: how do you make your guitar squeal???

: do you need special hardware?????(all i have is a very basic electric)

Place your finger on the two dots hard and bend the string at the same time pluck the string hard and toch it gently with your thumb in a slap bass sort of motion, it should squeal

pagey

sorry, does anybody know what jimmy page's long, left thumbnail is for?

Should I replace the pickups on Ibanez RG550EX?

I've bought the Ibanez RG550EX. The guitar originally came with V7 as the neck pickup and V8 as the bridge pickup. I've been thinking about replacing them with DiMarzio PAFpro pickups or Evolution. I need your comment and opinion? Thanks.

Re: Should I replace the pickups on Ibanez RG550EX?

: the ibanez pickups are ok, but you should put in one of the pickups you mentioned, or a seymour duncan. i use duncan custom or screamin' demon. it'll sound a little better, and probably a little cleaner(not so fuzzy).

Peavey Amp problem triumph 60

Peavey Amp problem triumph 60

This popular thread has been given its own page : Peavey Amp problem triumph 60

Dropped D tuning

Hi, I've got an ARIA MAC series 7-string electric which has a 'floating' bridge with a locking neck.
I need to use dropped D tuning (i.e. low E->D), I also drop the low B to an A.
I usually do this by a combination of adjusting the tuning pegs on the bridge as well as on the head. Is this recommended? Should I just use the tuning pegs on the guitarhead?
I find that it has a tendency to drift out of tune quite quickly.
Thanks in advance for any help.

LA

Gibson ES 335 sticking neck trouble... any help??

Gibson ES 335 sticking neck trouble... any help??

need a plucking of Guitar

Me prafulla I Need plucking of Guitar Immidiately as soon as possible
thanks.

Re: need a plucking of Guitar

: Me prafulla I Need plucking of Guitar Immidiately as soon as possible
: thanks.

Plucking

Hey man! I'm in the same boat as u. Please contact me as soon as u fid some meterial. I'll b really thankful
greenday123in@yahoo.com

gibson flying v 83

what you think about gibson flying V83

just bought used ibanez and ignorant of what year made.

hey everybody! i just bought an ibanez RG-750LR and the serial number is 882180. i'm thinking it's late 80's - very early 90's. if you can enlighten me on the production year i would be most greatful. thanks!

Lookin for a nice cheap acustic guitar

send me an email

cheap acoustic guitar under 40$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: cheap acoustic guitar under 40$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

serious? damn i'm looking for one right now. i'm just starting to learn how to play the guitar and i'll really really really appreciate it if you can hook it up 8]

i got a guitar

you prolly wont liek it but its a gremlin g10 half size but it sounds pretty nice its got 2 strings though heh (rockin to hard) anywyas yeah gimem your email il send some ipcs of it

GUILD BRAIN MAY

HI....I'M FRONT BRASIL AND I WANNA BUY A GUILD MODEL BRIAN MAY......SOMEBODY HAVE TO SELL????HOW MUCH?????
TANKS!!!

I've got a 1758 elite black plays great had it for years

don't know, mine is a true bad ass 12, great sound and boom's out other dreadnaughts. What are they worth?

Guild Madeira EG-41CR

Guild Madeira EG-41CR

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What do you think about V7 and V8 pickups?

These pickups originally come with some Ibanez RG guitars. What do you think about them? Should they be replaced with DiMarzios (PAFpro or Evolution)? Would the guitar sound better?

Re: What do you think about V7 and V8 pickups?

I tink u are fucked

Re: What do you think about V7 and V8 pickups?

I have an rg570 and used to have the original v7 and v8 pickups in them, and i knew straight away that they sounded shit - i wanted more body in my sound so lead and soloing sounded good and i wanted a good distortion for some heavy stuff. I put in the Evolutions and they are awesome! I suggest you replace your shitty stock pickups with ANYTHING and they will sound good! If you like a trebbly lead sound and good distortion, go with evos, if you like a sound with lots of mids and a very warm sound (not the best distortion apparently) then go with the PAF pros.

Fender Super Reverb

How can I tell the year of my vintage, silver face SR ?

Also, it is for sale.

Re: Fender Super Reverb

: How can I tell the year of my vintage, silver face SR ?

: Also, it is for sale.

Re: Fender Super Reverb

Try this link for dating:

http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/

Click the FAQ and scroll down to the table.
Also, you have to cross-check with the dates on your electronics (pots/speakers/etc.).

e.g. The cabinet could have been made in '67 but if the speakers are '68 (and original), then the amp itself is considered a '68.

Oh, how much are you selling it for?

Matt

Re: Fender Super Reverb

: How can I tell the year of my vintage, silver face SR ?

: Also, it is for sale.
Sorry about that last try, will figure this out...

Check out this link. It's not what I needed either to date mine, but it's the best I've found so far. I can't find my serial number so I can send them my info.. http://www.tcguitar.com/pages/article1.html

help

my son i are trying to learn the bass, we have no one to ask /turn to in the uk help ?

JM + son

help

my son i are trying to learn the bass, we have no one to ask /turn to in the uk help ?

JM + son

John Frusciante's Setup

John Frusciante's Setup

This popular thread has been given its own page : John Frusciante's Setup

beginner with barre chords

hello,

i have been playing for about 3 months now. i have been picking everything up very quickly except barre chords. when i try to play them all the strings ring clearly except the 2 that my second knuckle is on. is this the way everyone does when they try to play them in the beginning or is it just me and my screwy fingers. when you play a barre chord do you roll your finger on its side or do you play it with the bottom part of your finger just slightly rolled back. Another thing is my elbow gets sore a little while after i play. It feels like when i pitched 6 or 7 innings of baseball in high school. Am i using to much elbow motion to play. sorry i wrote a book and thanks for reading it.

Re: beginner with barre chords

: hello,

: i have been playing for about 3 months now. i have been picking everything up very quickly except barre chords. when i try to play them all the strings ring clearly except the 2 that my second knuckle is on. is this the way everyone does when they try to play them in the beginning or is it just me and my screwy fingers. when you play a barre chord do you roll your finger on its side or do you play it with the bottom part of your finger just slightly rolled back. Another thing is my elbow gets sore a little while after i play. It feels like when i pitched 6 or 7 innings of baseball in high school. Am i using to much elbow motion to play. sorry i wrote a book and thanks for reading it.

Hey man, hows it going? I think we all have had a difficult time with barre cords at first. It takes a while to develop the wrist strength make the notes ring out properly. Just keep practicing, move up and down the neck and switch between open position and barre cords. Eventually (after many days, weeks or months) it will become second nature. Practice and wrist strength are the key.

Re: beginner with barre chords

hey, i started about a year ago and i am also haveing a lot of trouble with those damn bar cords....my fingers are really short and sometimes they dont reach and it is also true, the ones near my knuckle never push down on the strings......it mite be easier to turn ur finger on a side..i will keep trying...have fun!

Re: beginner with barre chords

where can i find a list of barre cords on net tks.

Anyone played a Schecter?

Hi. I'm getting a sick stalker like need for a new guitar and have my mind set (based on appearance) on a Schecter C1 plus.... anyone have any experience with these? How do they sound and perform?

Re: Anyone played a Schecter?

Hello
I too am interested in the c1 plus. I was thinking about buying a Ibanes until I played them both at the Guitar Center near me. In my opinion there is no comparison. The schecter is a much better guitar. The action on the neck felt alot better and the sound and tone was much better. Even my buddy that was with me agreed, just from listening to me play it that it sounded "alot" better. Nothing against Ibanes, I still like them but the Schecter (in my opinion) is a better
quality guitar. I've also asked a few people at the stores and they told me the same thing. It feels like your playing a much more expensive guitar. And I do like the way they look too! I especially like the black cherry!! I'm going to buy one!!! I hope this helps.
Larry

any1 who knows any thing bout pickups pls help me

im a begginer guitarist, i have a fender squire stratocaster and im in some need of new pickups, i like to play hendrix style solos and blues and rock
could any1 give me an idea on what to buy

Re: any1 who knows any thing bout pickups pls help me

: im a begginer guitarist, i have a fender squire stratocaster and im in some need of new pickups, i like to play hendrix style solos and blues and rock
: could any1 give me an idea on what to buy

I'm also a strat user and I like doing the Hendrix thing. There are two ways around this. First, try a different amp. Some amps have a really thin sound and are better suited for Gibson-style humbuckers.

If you like your amp, look into Seymour Duncan. They make a "Hot Stack" which is a killer in the bridge position and will increase the output from your guitar. Duncan also makes a double coil humbucker that will fit in those skinny Strat holes. Look into putting a switch so that you can get the 'thin' sound or the 'fat' sound from it.

Anoither comapany that makes pickups is DiMarzio, but I tend to shy away from them (it's a long story).

When you buy these replacement pickups pay attention to what you're getting. They are made specifically for neck, middle or bridge positions. Also, when you are putting them in, bear in mind that the middle pickup should be magnetically opposite to the bridge and neck.

Cheers and Good luck

Re: any1 who knows any thing bout pickups pls help me

: : im a begginer guitarist, i have a fender squire stratocaster and im in some need of new pickups, i like to play hendrix style solos and blues and rock
: : could any1 give me an idea on what to buy

: I'm also a strat user and I like doing the Hendrix thing. There are two ways around this. First, try a different amp. Some amps have a really thin sound and are better suited for Gibson-style humbuckers.

: If you like your amp, look into Seymour Duncan. They make a "Hot Stack" which is a killer in the bridge position and will increase the output from your guitar. Duncan also makes a double coil humbucker that will fit in those skinny Strat holes. Look into putting a switch so that you can get the 'thin' sound or the 'fat' sound from it.

: Anoither comapany that makes pickups is DiMarzio, but I tend to shy away from them (it's a long story).

: When you buy these replacement pickups pay attention to what you're getting. They are made specifically for neck, middle or bridge positions. Also, when you are putting them in, bear in mind that the middle pickup should be magnetically opposite to the bridge and neck.

: Cheers and Good luck

Kinman blues AVNs are the go, he makes other noiseless Strat pups as well. Perfect classic Strat tones without the noise.

Re: any1 who knows any thing bout pickups pls help me

: im a begginer guitarist, i have a fender squire stratocaster and im in some need of new pickups, i like to play hendrix style solos and blues and rock
: could any1 give me an idea on what to buy

Hayden, take a look at Seymour Duncan. They make a "Hot Stack" pickup that will give you some extra power. They also make a double coil humbucker that will fit in those skinny Strat pickup holes and gives a warmer fatter sound. If price is a factor look at Dimarzio, they are a bit cheaper.

If you're not completely sure what kind of sound you want, check out a few music stores and ask what pickups these other instruments have, find what you like and ask about the pickups.

When you buy these, pay close attention to what you are getting. Pickups will be for Bridge, Middle or Neck positions. When you install them, the middle should be magnetically reversed from the outside two (North-South-North). Buy new, not used, and a complete set of instructions will be included in the package.

Cheers & Good Luck

Re: any1 who knows any thing bout pickups pls help me

Hmmm... how about a new guitar?

: im a begginer guitarist, i have a fender squire stratocaster and im in some need of new pickups, i like to play hendrix style solos and blues and rock
: could any1 give me an idea on what to buy

diference

What is the diference, Ibanez JEM 666 and JEM 555

Listen to my mp3s

Why don't you listen to my mp3 and give me your opinion ?
One point, site is in french, but who cares !

URL !!

the mp3s are on sjulhes.free.fr

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