Country Guitar in Open D « Result #1 on Dec 22, 2009, 4:02pm »
I have been using Open D as my primary tuning for over ten years. Generally when I pick up new techniques such as those presented by Doug, I have to break apart the techniques and put them back together for my tuning. While some of the techniques can be translated via music theory (the use of a particular scale or accidental), the more challenging ones have to be translated into alternate approaches to fingering. For example, double stops in Doug's first inversion positions in Standard Tuning are much easier than in Open D, as are the diminished chord "sucker punches". Furthermore, licks rarely translate directly because of fingering assumptions that don't hold up in Open D.
(Note that Open D does have other nice properties as lead guitar tuning, so it's not all bad. Many of it's positions are more geometric and better suited for arppegios and gliss techniques up and down the neck...)
Are there any other folks out there who have gone the distance with country guitar in Open D? I'd love to hear how others have made headway with chicken picking in Open D.
Re: Brad Paisley's Tone on Ticks?? « Result #2 on Dec 22, 2009, 12:18pm »
I think I know what part of the song you are referring to. He uses a Keeley Nova Wah. It's an effect like a wah with no "rocker" pedal. It's just like stepping on a wah, and leaving it.
Where to get Country backing tracks « Result #3 on Dec 21, 2009, 10:56am »
Anybody know where to get Country backing tracks for guitar... I am talking about the the tracks where you add guitar and vocals. I have many for blues but have not found a good source for country.
« Last Edit: Dec 21, 2009, 10:56am by soulfixinman »
Re: B benders « Result #4 on Dec 21, 2009, 2:07am »
I have a hipshot on my G&L ASAT and I gig with it every week. I'ts a good unit and you don't have to remove 25% of you body wood to install it... But to make it really reliable, you have to drill the two holes next to the strap button to make it more stable. After a short time, you'll get used to the ''hip move'' to activate the unit.
Re: Low wattage amp- for live use « Result #5 on Dec 6, 2009, 3:42pm »
If I can't hear myself with a Gibson GA RV 15, then I've awakened somehow on an arena stage 40 feet deep and 100 feet across, or the "band" is obtuse. Or perhaps the overworked, underpaid house sound man was inadequately bribed. Seasoned musicians should know how to create a good stage mix/level that works for all.
That Gibby is hard to beat for expressiveness or tone in any small venue. Heck, you can switch it to triode mode and run it a 7 watts if you want a greasier response.
Re: distortion pedals « Result #7 on Dec 6, 2009, 3:31pm »
Two-stage set-up: Eden Nashville Hot Boost for a little beefed-up and compressed tone; great for chicken pickin'. Also a Tonerider AO for a creamier/bluesier experience. Main amp is Gibson GA RV 15.
Re: the old valve vs tranny debate « Result #8 on Nov 23, 2009, 3:09pm »
Sorry guys, don't mean to be condescending but just in case some people don't know what a valve is.....it's a tube to most of you........I'm a Brit and forgot that most of you reading this are probably American and may not be aware of that term......although I think most of you will be. Anyway enough waffling.
the old valve vs tranny debate « Result #9 on Nov 23, 2009, 2:54pm »
Has anyone tried the TECH21 Trademarks30 .......I'm considering this or Fender Blues Jr or something similar.....I need small with tone being a priority.
Using MIM strat and tele and modified Squier strat with HB pick ups
Mainly needs great country sound but blues and rock sounds also needed.
Using mainly Electro Harmonix Nano pedals too.....cheap but good to my ears...Soul preacher is great pedal.
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Re: tele tone « Result #11 on Nov 7, 2009, 10:18pm »
Get a Keely compressor. You can boost the gain the sustain. Some people run theirs at 12 o'clock. I suggest running both controls at about 2 o'clock. It fattens the tone while keeping the twang thang going on. A Keely ain't cheap, but its a beautiful thing when matched with a Tele.
Re: The perfect amp, tone ? « Result #14 on Nov 4, 2009, 4:01pm »
I'm using a Dr Z Stangray head with an open back/2X12 Celestion Blues, Dr Z Maz 38 head with Zbest and a Victoria Victorilux 3X10. The Stangray always delivers exactly what I want. Sometimes I really love the Victoria and other times I'm not thrilled with what comes out of it. But I realize its me. It doesn't much matter what amp you use, its your technique that is going to get that perfect tone you strive for. Thats why those who search for it in the "Perfect amp" never find it. For me the 3X10 speakers makes me work a little harder for the tone I look for but it can be rewarding. The 2X12 configuration for me is a little more effortless. I just have to remember that I'm not going to get out of the 3X10 what I expect out of the 2X12. Thats just me. In an amp I find more difference between different speaker configurations than I do across amps of the same type or even 6L6 versus EL84. But in the end I always remember that tone is in the head and in the fingers.
I have a cheap tele that plays great but does not sound to hot. I am now looking to put in some different pickups so it will sound great too, any suggestions?
Replacing pups is far from an exact science. I know I've done enough in my time. Usually you can make a cheap guitar sound different, seldom better. For a while you may think its great. I've even replaced the pups in some good guitars (a practice I no longer participate in) and I remember spending $500 on a complete kinman broadcaster set with middle strat pup and TK9 wiring harness only to be slightly dissapointed with the results. You really can't predict exactly what you're going to get until you do it. Tone in a guitar is much more than just the pups. Of course if your going to replace that single coil with a stacked humbucker, yes, you're going to get a dramatically different sound. Much more crunch for that modern rock and silent to. Seymour duncan, Lindy Fralin and a host of other pup makers put out some great products. But in the last 5 years I've made it a practice to buy a guitar that feels good and that I'm happy with the sound it makes. I don't look to the pups to give me good tone. I look at all components that make up my guitar and the technique I use to play it. Yes I know you're trying to make a cheap guitar sound good But putting a pup on it that costs as much as the guitar (or a good portion of what the guitar costs) is kinda like the old lipstick on a pig saying. Its still a pig.
Re: PUP suggestions plz. « Result #16 on Nov 4, 2009, 3:44pm »
Either the 52 Reissue or 52 Hotrod reissue I would never replace the pups in those guitars. I have them both and they stay stock. I also have a Custom Shop Nocaster that is stock pups. The only thing I did to the 52 ri and nocaster was put compensated saddles on. The hotrod already had this. I'm currently building my own tele (pine body, maple fingerboard) that I'll put a Lindy Fralin 52 in. I'll never understand why anyone would spend so much on a Fender guitar then obsess about changing the sound. Your better off going to see Ron Kirn or a number of any other competent builders and just having one made exact to your specs.
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Re: PUP suggestions plz. « Result #18 on Oct 23, 2009, 5:47am »
Last week i installed a set F/R of Dimarzio "Twang King" pickups after reading many good reviews on them , the reviews were right as these babies are very cool indeed ! more 'snap' in the bridge and the neck has a wonderful 'glassy' tone with just right balance of highs and lows .
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