Forum Replies Created
-
Replies
-
I owned a Martin D-18 for several years. It was a nice instrument but not bright sounding enough. I will check out some of their Grand Auditorium instruments, although I think they are among Martin’s pricier offerings.
Thanks for the Larivee suggestion, Lee. I have never known anybody who played one and I have never seen one on sale around here. I’ll have to look for a dealer. Resale is not really a concern — in fact, I’d rather not be tempted to sell it. However I really do want something I can hang on to, that is versatile and that will amplify well, should I need to play out or record with it.
I’d really be curious to get some advice on this. I am trying to decide whether I should get the guitar set up and the keys replaced or just trade it in or sell it and getting a better guitar. I played a used Martin D-30 last week and was not impressed with the sound as compared to my Gibson. The intonation and action was better, however; and I figured a set up might remedy that.
Any accoustic players out there? Any recommendations on the best tuners for accoustic guitars? Any tips on preventing slippage on the G?
I am using a Monster cable. It seems pretty good but I can’t really vouch for its durability because I am not playing out these days.
BTW — My name is actually Michael and I am from Boston Mass. The “rayc” screen name is one that I took from a card game and is actually the first name of a character (rayc rather than Ray C.). I am not now, nor have I ever been, 1bassleft.
Nope. I haven’t owned a bass in over 30 years and I don’t have one left. I don’t have a banjo either.
I couldn’t resist the jibe. I don’t see what you were getting all worked up about. If you are right, then what difference does it make if someone disagrees? If his arguments are weak or non-existant, then all the better for your side. It seems to me that you wanted to hear someone say “uncle.”
I think it is silly to apply percentages to this kind of stuff. What you are calling ‘tone’ is something separate and distinct in my mind from technique and style. It is what one looks for when choosing and configuring equipment. So, I think I agree with you, to some extent. However, I also think that technique and style contribute as much or more to the overall sound. I think that one is more likely to sound like Clapton if one plays with similar technique and style on much different equipment (but not a banjo) than one is if he plays the exact same setup without the technique and style. I can’t put a percentage to it.
Oh the “twit” was an insult? I thought it was a signature.
Well I have to get back to playing Layla on my sister in law’s banjo. Sounds just like Clapton (would sound if he was me and playing a banjo).
What will he be using the guitar and amp for? How big is the amp?
I would say that a used instrument is usually a better choice if you know what you are looking for. A used mex Fender guitar or a used Epiphone can be pretty good instruments and can be bought pretty cheap.
Where are you in MA? I am in Boston. Daddy’s in Dedham has a used Mex Strat for $249 and a used Mex Tele for $249. They won’t have cases. I am not sure whether they’ll throw in a gig bag. You should be able to cop a decent practice amp for $100. I’m planning to sell my Epiphone LP Special (not the special II that is currently available but the original Special from the mid 1990s) with HS case for ~$200. So you should be able to get an Epiphone LP used for a decent price as well.
About 25 years ago I “upgraded” from a 60 watt Yamaha solid state amp to a 100 watt Music Man tube amp. At the time they had Clapton endorsing them. I regretted it the first time I used it in rehearsal. I could never get the thing to sound good — no warmth at all. The solid state was much better and easier to carry.
