The Musical Instrument Thread
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scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
I've been interested in asking the guitar guys on this forum about how some of the really interesting guitar sounds are created in rock music. But when researching for the post, I found that Rick Beato already did it for me. So enjoy
JHDK
Release Robin's Bra
I only skimmed through the video so I may have missed one but no Trey, Jerry or Carlos?
At least add one of those guys. Otherwise this list is fundamentally flawed.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
It's not a ranking of guitarists, it's his list of the 20 most interesting or iconic guitar setups.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
When I was heavy into the audiophile thing, I discovered that some musicians - like Jack White and Neil Young - are kind-of audiophiles (they are really into sound reproduction, methods, and equipment), while most musicians are not. They're accustomed to industrial-grade equipment that's made for durability.
I know that Hectic has an interest in different guitars and the sounds they make.
sadchild
Dude
I mighta told this story already but I started with a Fender Strat Squier going through a cheap 1-speaker amp through cheap DOD and Korg pedals and couldn't understand why I couldn't get a good chunky metal sound. (I see clearly now why)
I switched to an SG, then sampled amps by Marshall, Crate, Mesa, Fender, Peavey... didn't like any of them. I plugged into a Randall. Hit one chord for about a half-second, stopped and thought "this is my amp". Then I thought "that's too quick of a decision, I should really PLAY this thing, get jamming for a bit, really TRY IT OUT." I hit a second chord, stopped and said, "I'll take this one." I've been using that exact same purchase for over 20 years for over 100 gigs from tiny clubs to massive stage.
I switched to an SG, then sampled amps by Marshall, Crate, Mesa, Fender, Peavey... didn't like any of them. I plugged into a Randall. Hit one chord for about a half-second, stopped and thought "this is my amp". Then I thought "that's too quick of a decision, I should really PLAY this thing, get jamming for a bit, really TRY IT OUT." I hit a second chord, stopped and said, "I'll take this one." I've been using that exact same purchase for over 20 years for over 100 gigs from tiny clubs to massive stage.
JHDK
Release Robin's Bra
Yeah, a lot of that may as well have been in like German... I hear the word fender, I think that's a sweet guitar... Apparently not all fenders are built alike.
That's super cool man. It's awesome when you find the perfectly right fit and then it just stays with you forever.
I'm sure there's some stuff I'm not thinking of but the only thing I use regularly day-to-day that's been with me for 20 years is my wallet. I'm pretty sure I got it in '05 when I first moved down here at Sears and that trifold leather guy has gone through it with me and persevered. I hope I'm still rocking it 20 years from now.
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scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
A couple of pics of the Seacoast Wind Ensemble playing at Market Square for Pro Portsmouth Summer in the Streets.
JHDK
Release Robin's Bra
You live in the setting of every Stephen King novel.
It's so quaint and pretty. That building in the background of the second picture just make me happy.
I see that and go, awe, how lovely.
King sees it and thinks I should write a story about a rabid Saint Bernard that wants to murder a family by ripping them limb from limb.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
Portsmouth NH is about as Norman Rockwell-ish as it gets.
The coast.
Downtown.
The coast.
Downtown.
IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
I think I am missing something here.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
I think he's saying that the band is set-up over some of the street parking spots.
sadchild
Dude
I lived there for a few years. I was too young to fully appreciate it's quaintness but I liked it there and look back at my time there fondly.
This is where I lived. Very New England-y looking. The two left-most windows on the second floor was my room. Across the street was the rope swing I often mention.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
Was it invisible? Because I don't see anything.