A good cheap valve amp with a KILLER sound is the WEM clubman. 5w I think - loud enough but breaks up at a low enough volume to get away with
WEM did some great gear back in the day
2 03-11-11 19:12:51
Re: Modelling Amps V Static, tube, valve, Amps (5 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
I don't like modelling amps. I like proper valve amps. A marshall with hot valves absolutely pisses all over any digital recreation of the same. Honestly, try one if you can.
Those kind of amps are ok for messing around at home, but i'd rather not play one out, and would NEVER record with one
3 03-11-11 19:07:51
Re: Help i have an identifided guitar (18 replies, posted in Guitars)
Looks Japanese to me
4 03-11-11 19:05:59
Re: selling hayman2020-help (4 replies, posted in Guitars)
That went way too high - I suppose it is in superb condition, but in my experience these go closer to £300-£400 with typical play wear
Having said this, they go for a lot more in America than they do here. They do seem pretty rare out of the UK, so I suppose that might have helped the price up.
Make sure you offer world-wide shipping when you list it
5 21-02-08 17:14:59
Re: My guitars collection.... (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
that Epiphone SG is really sweet - is that the faded walnut finish?
6 24-01-08 16:36:51
Topic: Epiphone Wildkat (1 replies, posted in Guitars)
anyone have any thoughts on the Epiphone Wilkat.
I'm seriously considering one of these - they look really nice - just looking for opinions before I leap.....
7 24-01-08 16:34:50
Re: First Song Played On Guitar (6 replies, posted in Guitars)
The first two I learned were sunshine of your love, and hey joe
Both easy songs to play the basics, then also good to start learning to solo - chucking in a lick or two, trhen returning back to the main pattern
satisfaction, house of the rising sun, teenage kicks etc came next....
8 24-01-08 16:31:47
Re: What software you use or would use to record? (8 replies, posted in Guitars)
I've been using Adobe Audition. Its really easy to use, and I love it. Having said this, I don't do a lot of recording. Can anyone give me a reason to try something else?
9 04-01-08 14:10:27
Re: What warm-ups do you guys do? (3 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
Do you mean before a gig? Generally I don't do anything like that, just play for 15 mins....
However when i'm just at home noodling I do try and make myself change positions as much as possible, and use the whole neck if I can.
This may not be the best way to practise, but its what I do
10 02-01-08 22:28:04
Re: your favorite and cheapest place to purchase a guitar? (5 replies, posted in Guitars)
Ebay. I have bought LOTS (40 or 50), and only been conned once - had I have been quicker I could have got a refund, but let the deadline slip. They are sometimes badly described, so knowing what you are buying is important
11 02-01-08 03:37:13
Re: Which Wah do you use? (6 replies, posted in Effects)
I prefer the cry baby. I did buy a new Vox, but went back to my scratchy cty baby the next day
12 02-01-08 03:35:22
Re: Which Guage String do you use? (10 replies, posted in Guitars)
i'm on 11s
been moving up for some time - I started on 8s. Many older guitars were designed for thicker strings (even 12s) and will sound so much better with thicker strings. Yes, bending requires more attention (its still quite possible) but tone is far superior.
I will never go lighter!
13 02-01-08 03:32:18
Re: Pocket Amplifier (2 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
No, I haven't
But I have been looking at the vox ones
Like this one here http://cgi.ebay.com/VOX-AMPLUG-METAL-PE … dZViewItem
I'm really tempted, but like you am a bit wary of it sounding lame. Would like to hear a few opinions before I buy. anyone....
14 02-01-08 03:26:18
Re: If money was no object what guitar would you get? (6 replies, posted in Guitars)
there are so many. I could be greedy and say something just because it is stupidly expensive, but I think i'll settle for a Gibson Crest.
They were rosewood and completely hollow. Made in the late 60s, and early 70s. I just love the natural wood look.
You can see pictures of the Gibson Crest here. Now tell me thats not a beauty.
I don't know if they sound as good as they look
15 02-01-08 03:21:52
Re: I am looking for vintage guitar. (2 replies, posted in Guitars)
Another good vintage site is vintageguitars.org.uk - especially if you are into Gibson guitars
Ebay is great at the moment. Prices are good, because everyone is a bit skint - I will never buy from a dealer again, because Ebay can be half the price. Though, if the amount of fakes that we have been seeing increases I may think again.
I want an old Jazz guitar - looking for a new year present for myself
16 02-01-08 03:15:33
Re: Who is your favorite guitarist? (41 replies, posted in Guitar Players)
Obviously Hendrix. Listen to villanova junction, live at woodstock. Yeah, its scrappy in places, but its got SOUL that too many guitarists just replace with speed.
Another fave is Jeff Beck. Listen to 'let me love you' from Truth. The intro is amazing. Once again, no super-fast-for-the-sake-of-it licks, just a feeling and vibe that is simply fantastic. Pretty tricky getting all those bends to sound right, I can tell you
And what about George Benson... ok I don't like everything hes done, but do you know his version of summertime... Beautiful playing
