Technology that cant be improved.
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Cool. The r100 mod looks good - anything that makes a gain boost less trebly tends to be good. It should give you a fatter sound.
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Yeah, I might pick up a 1M pot and give it a go, it looks simple enough
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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I remember the sound of my old Hondo LP copy and the distortion box I had, whose make I cant recall, as being better than any I have acchieved since. Whether that is rose tinted specs or not I dont know, but I often play more with fuzz than distortion to try to recapture the warmth of that sound because the Boss distortion pedal I have is way to over the top. It produces a kind of thin metallic screech rather than the roundness and dept I was used to.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
That's the problem with a lot of the distortion pedals. They are so busy boosting the signal that they don't do enough to compensate for the loss of warmth. The Tube Screamer kept the warmth while still allowing me to rack up the overdrive. If you want to hear it in action, just listen to SRV - he made it sing. Hmmm. I'll have to see if I can get another TS-808; I loved that pedal.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Yeah, I might pick up a 1M pot and give it a go, it looks simple enough
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
I think this has become our own personal thread now. The none-guitarists just don't get it.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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That's the problem with a lot of the distortion pedals. They are so busy boosting the signal that they don't do enough to compensate for the loss of warmth. The Tube Screamer kept the warmth while still allowing me to rack up the overdrive. If you want to hear it in action, just listen to SRV - he made it sing. Hmmm. I'll have to see if I can get another TS-808; I loved that pedal.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
SRV?
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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I think this has become our own personal thread now. The none-guitarists just don't get it.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Yeah, there arent many here, and CG refuses to discuss guitars with me. Think he is totally pissed of with me for some reason.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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digital man wrote:
jumped the shark
What does that mean?
digital man wrote:
you 2 having a bitch-fest
Yes, DD does like to get antsy at times!
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
fat_boy wrote:
digital man wrote: jumped the shark What does that mean?
It's a reference to Happy Days. In one episode, the Fonz leapt over a shark either on a motorbike or waterskis (I forget which), and that's the point at which people said the series had gone downhill. Hence, any series where it's gone crap all of a sudden is judged to have jumped the shark. You can normally tell when a series does this if they do something like offer a recap episode. You know that it sucks at that point.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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SRV?
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
Stevie Ray Vaughan. The best blues guitarist post Hendrix.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Yeah, there arent many here, and CG refuses to discuss guitars with me. Think he is totally pissed of with me for some reason.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
It's a shame. He'd enjoy this discussion. I know I am. It's always good to chew the fat with somebody who knows a thing or two about guitars.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Stevie Ray Vaughan. The best blues guitarist post Hendrix.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Ah, OK. I hoped it wasnt Steve Vai! :omg:
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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Ah, OK. I hoped it wasnt Steve Vai! :omg:
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
I liked Vai in the early days, but after about '92 he became a complete wanker and I lost any respect for him that I had.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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It's a shame. He'd enjoy this discussion. I know I am. It's always good to chew the fat with somebody who knows a thing or two about guitars.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Yeah, I tried a few times, but he just doesnt respond. I dont worry too much personally, about the sound I get. I am not a serious musician, I just love cranking out goodold rock numbers in a band. Its so satisfying. Its more an expression of fun, and rebeliousness than any musical intent for me. Provided I can make some noise I am not to bothered in the details! :)
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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Yeah, I tried a few times, but he just doesnt respond. I dont worry too much personally, about the sound I get. I am not a serious musician, I just love cranking out goodold rock numbers in a band. Its so satisfying. Its more an expression of fun, and rebeliousness than any musical intent for me. Provided I can make some noise I am not to bothered in the details! :)
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
fat_boy wrote:
I just love cranking out goodold rock numbers in a band. Its so satisfying
There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. It's the area I miss the most - I used to love playing with the band; I was well gutted when we all went our separate ways.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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fat_boy wrote:
I just love cranking out goodold rock numbers in a band. Its so satisfying
There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. It's the area I miss the most - I used to love playing with the band; I was well gutted when we all went our separate ways.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Thanks for that. I sometimes think I am a bit lame, and a bit of a fraud, because I dont take music seriously. Its good to hear other people agree with me! :) As for Vai, I dont know his stuff well enough. Everything I have heard has made me want to vommit so much I cant bear another second. Whats that song of his, Love of God or some such. I saw it on you tube. My god what a load of crap. Absoloute total garbage.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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Thanks for that. I sometimes think I am a bit lame, and a bit of a fraud, because I dont take music seriously. Its good to hear other people agree with me! :) As for Vai, I dont know his stuff well enough. Everything I have heard has made me want to vommit so much I cant bear another second. Whats that song of his, Love of God or some such. I saw it on you tube. My god what a load of crap. Absoloute total garbage.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
Oh, I go back to Frank Zappa era Vai. Some of that stuff was insane. Passion and warfare was a great album, and did the guitar music industry a power of good; then grunge came along and killed it.
fat_boy wrote:
I sometimes think I am a bit lame, and a bit of a fraud, because I dont take music seriously.
I spent a lot of time learning theory, and practicing stuff like modes, super-modes, alternate chord voicings, jazz progressions and the likes, so I'm a reasonably technical guitarist. One day though, it occurred to me that my favourite guitarists tended to know absolutely sod all about that stuff - they knew what sounded good to them, and they stuck with it. So, while I will sometimes sit and learn to play an Al Dimeola track, I'm just as likely to hammer out a Kiss or AC/DC track just for fun.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Dalek Dave wrote:
Old technology that has not been improved upon.
Slip Sticks. There's just nothing that can be done to them to make them any better. . .
“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” ~ H.L. Mencken
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fat_boy wrote:
digital man wrote: jumped the shark What does that mean?
It's a reference to Happy Days. In one episode, the Fonz leapt over a shark either on a motorbike or waterskis (I forget which), and that's the point at which people said the series had gone downhill. Hence, any series where it's gone crap all of a sudden is judged to have jumped the shark. You can normally tell when a series does this if they do something like offer a recap episode. You know that it sucks at that point.
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Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Or when they start bringing in new characters 'to liven it up'. Or when one character introduces a friend from the past, who will either die or be the murderer, and you have no care either way. Or when they do an Evil Twin story. etc There are only seven stories, as Shakespear never said.
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Heres an interesting thought for you all; technology that cant be improved. How many can think of an example where a technology reached a peak many decades ago and cant be improved. In fact such a peak it was that modern equipment copies (often exactly) that old technology? Well, I have got one. Guitar amps. And specifically, the best quality guitar amps: Valve amps. Guitarists the world over still prefer the richness of tone they produce over the dryness of the transistor amp, and al the best, most expensive amps are vavle amps. Recent developments are modeling amps (transistor amps that through software effects immitate the sound of those classic 60s valve amps), but they are only imitations, and dont deliver the true sound. For example, I have a Peavey. Its got 7 valves in it, 7 examples of pres 1970s thechnology, and the clean channel is aparently an exact copy of a Fender Champ, a 60s amp. Funny stuff eh? 50 year old technology, still the best there is. As an aside, it seems that most of the best valves are made in the ex soviet bloc, SovTek, JJ, TungSol. And its also probably true that the guitar amp market is the only thing keeping valve manufacturing alive.
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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Oh, I go back to Frank Zappa era Vai. Some of that stuff was insane. Passion and warfare was a great album, and did the guitar music industry a power of good; then grunge came along and killed it.
fat_boy wrote:
I sometimes think I am a bit lame, and a bit of a fraud, because I dont take music seriously.
I spent a lot of time learning theory, and practicing stuff like modes, super-modes, alternate chord voicings, jazz progressions and the likes, so I'm a reasonably technical guitarist. One day though, it occurred to me that my favourite guitarists tended to know absolutely sod all about that stuff - they knew what sounded good to them, and they stuck with it. So, while I will sometimes sit and learn to play an Al Dimeola track, I'm just as likely to hammer out a Kiss or AC/DC track just for fun.
I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Yeah, havent played Whole Lotta Rosie since the amp died, and now I am getting withdrawl symptoms!
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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Still got my Guild Thunderbass head. Should I worry that the tubes glow purple after a while? ;P
I did some reading up on the net about this and aparently its normal for them to go a bit purple, especially deep purple! :laugh:
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
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I did some reading up on the net about this and aparently its normal for them to go a bit purple, especially deep purple! :laugh:
"It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville
:) My poor Thunderbass has been through so much.... I re-covered it in zebra-patterned vinyl to start. Eventually re-covered it in burlap for some reason. Hmm. While we're (almost) on the subject, can you identify the head/cabinet in this?[^] I'd guess either an Ampeg or a Fender, but I'm leaning toward Ampeg SVT. It was borrowed. Yes. Bell-bottoms, a polyester Huckapoo shirt, and a Kent bass guitar.
