I think for what you get on some pedals, it comes out to be a true bargin. But although I haven't seen /used one of any custom made stomp boxes, they do seem to be a bit over priced for what you get.
526 03-08-10 23:51:13
Topic: what do you think of the prices of pedals these days (2 replies, posted in Effects)
527 03-08-10 23:29:02
Topic: it seems like low watt amps are getting a lot of advertising these day (13 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
I think the small amps with low wattage are being advertised more these days. And they have really come along way from sounding tinny. I have no desire to own an amp over 30 watts these days but it would be nice to find one with 2 12's in it just to have a bit a fun (that is when the wife isn't around)
528 03-08-10 23:24:49
Topic: are you more of a maple neck or rosewood neck person (7 replies, posted in Guitars)
I'm more of a maple neck for electrics. I would even like a maple neck on a Les Paul. But for acoustic , it's a rosewood.
529 03-08-10 11:02:13
Re: TIPS FOR LEARNING A NEW TUNE (10 replies, posted in Song Analysis)
anuj291 wrote:
1. Listen to the song over and over.
2. Memorize the melody in your mind. Be able to sing it.
3. Listen carefully to the bass line and the harmony in general. Get an overall sense of how
the song is put together.
4. Try playing the melody from memory, slowly at first.
5. Then play the melody along with the recording. Copy inflections, articulations, slurs, phras-
ing, dynamics, etc.
6. Learn the scales and chords in the order as they appear in the song. Make sure you've got
the right changes (chord progression). Get them from a reliable source, such as the play-
a-long books.
7. Improvise over the harmony, keeping in mind the original melody as a frame of reference.
8. Emphasize the thirds and sevenths of scales in your soloing.
9. Memorize both melody and chord/scales if you haven't already. Know where the chord
tones are ON YOUR INSTRUMENT.
10. Improvise your original melodies based on what your mind HEARS. Let your mind guide
your choice of notes, phrasing, rhythms, articulations, etc...
11. Listen constantly to the original recording of the song to further stir your imagination. In-
corporate ideas of the recording into your solos.
12. Learn the lyrics if the song has any. Mentally sing the lyrics while playing the melody.
13. Fall in love with the melodies to songs. Play them like YOU wrote them.
I liked all what you said, but #13 hit home with me
530 03-08-10 10:57:16
Topic: taking your thoughts and writing a song (6 replies, posted in Songwriting on Guitar)
As I pick up the guitar and decide to write lyrics for a new song, my thoughts need to connect with something that is in me. I call it "the lyrics need to have a home in your heart". You see when I do this the words can now easily connect with a picture of my thoughts that my mind/emotions are to express myself with.
531 02-08-10 05:55:20
Topic: are you choosey about your guitar picks (16 replies, posted in Everything Else)
I guess in a way I am because I like to use the larger size picks. The standard size picks I don't even look at them any more. I do like the medium thick grade picks though
532 02-08-10 05:52:41
Re: digitech rp1000 (3 replies, posted in Effects)
Olly wrote:
http://www.ollysguitar.com/digitech-rp1 … 04302.html
- never played with it myself though. Digitech is a good trusted brand so I would expect it to perform well. Especially for the cost!
thanks olly
I just noticed this post
are they a pretty good seller in the UK
533 02-08-10 05:49:49
Topic: Do you really need all them fancy knobs on your guitar amp (1 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
My amp is basic so I thought I'd ask that question. I know these days you can buy some low end amps with a lot of toys on them so why not buy it.
I kind of like a simple amp and buy a few pedal to suite my playing
534 02-08-10 05:45:18
Topic: Lace Sensor pickups (2 replies, posted in Guitars)
Do any of you have these on your guitar?
I have the red and blue on my Telecaster and I really like them. I think they do lack a bit of punce when you want the note to last a long time, but other than that they have a nice tone.
535 01-08-10 11:53:16
Re: I'm off to Tokyo (9 replies, posted in Misc)
Well, back from Tokyo. 2 days in Tokyo was not enough, did take a few pictures, but none of guitar stores. We went to Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Harajuku, (something like that). We had an enjoyable time. So many people, but for me I like the country life style where I live. Although I did ask the wife if would like to buy a house an hour our out of Tokyo area and she said "are you kidding". No! So now it is back to the Japanese countryside!
536 29-07-10 11:32:42
Re: I'm off to Tokyo (9 replies, posted in Misc)
aussieteacherPMMD wrote:
Yeah, congratulations, and have a ball- you both are going to see some changes, I bet.
thanks aussie teacher
I understand there are many more foriegners now in Tokyo, actually when I live there you could count the number on 2 hands at Tokyo station, but like you said expect some changes
537 29-07-10 11:30:53
Re: I'm off to Tokyo (9 replies, posted in Misc)
Olly wrote:
Ok well congratulations on your anniversary and I hope you both have a great time!
thanks olly
538 29-07-10 10:07:11
Re: tapping the foot (6 replies, posted in Everything Else)
mikeyBoab wrote:
Perhaps you're more of a lead guitarist than a rhythm guitarist. It took me years to accept that I was naturally a rhythm guitarist; I struggled against this because I wanted to play sexy cool solos but just couldn't, then I realised that being able to keep rhythm was a skill that few lead guitarists had - neither one is better than the other but very few musicians are skilled at both.
mikey
I do find myself always playing lead unless I'm writing a song
539 29-07-10 10:05:57
Re: tapping the foot (6 replies, posted in Everything Else)
Olly wrote:
Are you saying that you struggle to tap your foot to the beat when there is no backing?
yes, I think that is right
before, even if I listened to drums as the main beat my foot and brain didn't jive, but little by little it is improving. Without some kind of rhythm beat going though it is difficult for me to keep in rhythm
540 29-07-10 10:01:22
Re: Are you more of an electric guitar player (6 replies, posted in Guitars)
mikeyBoab wrote:
Completely acoustic these days. My wife has relegated my amp to the loft.
sounds a lot like my wife lol
541 29-07-10 10:00:14
Re: website for guitarist (9 replies, posted in Resources)
aussieteacherPMMD wrote:
I notice they mention Heartwood Guitar, which has a wealth of great info and the words and chords to hundreds of songs.
Heartwood guitar is a very good site
542 29-07-10 09:58:55
Re: website for guitarist (9 replies, posted in Resources)
this site is well contructed for the teacher / student
so much on this site
543 29-07-10 07:54:19
Re: I'm off to Tokyo (9 replies, posted in Misc)
Olly wrote:
And is the purpose of your trip just for a short sightseeing holiday?
yes and it is to celebrate our wedding aniversary of over ..... years (ok, I'm an old timer) met my wife in the 70's here in Tokyo
544 29-07-10 07:38:22
Re: I'm off to Tokyo (9 replies, posted in Misc)
Olly wrote:
Look forward to seeing the photos - how long will it take you to get there?
we are going by plane so maybe 1.5 hours something like that, we go to Haneda airport
545 29-07-10 07:33:14
Topic: tapping the foot (6 replies, posted in Everything Else)
Ok, I got to say, this has been a major problem. It seems like I want to feel the rhythm in my head and match it with the tapping of the foot. I feel maybe most of the time that with out any backing tracks or drum beat I feel that I am pushing myself and it doesn't feel natural .
Do any of you have this problem too
546 29-07-10 07:24:04
Topic: Do you think (1 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
Ok, you bought a Chinese / Vietnamese amp and the speaker is not so hot. You change the speaker to a very good speaker. Do you think this is better to do than maybe buy a more expensive amp with a so so speaker. I did this with a Parker amp and tone really delivered with a Celestion speaker in it.
So I don't think it is a bad idea
547 29-07-10 07:19:48
Topic: Are you more of an electric guitar player (6 replies, posted in Guitars)
Do you play the electric more than the acoustic?
I'd say I mostly pick up my electric nearly all the time, but I do like to bring the acoustic outside and strum a bit during the sunset
548 29-07-10 02:48:30
Re: When you here those famous licks in other people's songs (4 replies, posted in General Chat)
aussieteacherPMMD wrote:
Looks like a geat site- I wish I had broadband to use it. I hear you have some of the fastest and cheapest broadband available there in Japan. In rural areas here the only option in most cases is sat broadband, which I had for a while, but which is totaly useless- and quite expensive if you want to use it to download even a small amount.
We pay about 65 dollars a month for telephone and broadband. It's an all you can use service for one set fee which I think is about 45 dollars and the tel. bill is like 20 dollars a month. Is that about what you pay there
549 29-07-10 02:37:36
Topic: I'm off to Tokyo (9 replies, posted in Misc)
Well, we'll be leaving in the morning. Haven't been there since the 70's. Time sure does fly fast. Hope to check out the guitar shops too! Hope to have some crazy pictures of downtown Tokyo to show you all.
550 29-07-10 02:33:10
Re: I just posted a Video on YouTube (3 replies, posted in Your Recordings)
That was some nice play'n there
