Talk about your instrument/gear!!!

XtremeEclectic · 04-16-2013, 02:00 PM

I play cello, though had to sell my old electric a few years back, now use and enjoy my little sisters 3/4 whenever im over to moms place, I build and handwire tube guitar amps as well though I do not do or use much on the production spectrum, I am more in the end user feild

Psychedub Dude · 04-17-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

Actually it's only very infrequently buzzing and just a little when I strum an open E a little bit too forte (which is gonna happen every once in a while, there's no point in trying to deny it), the guy who sold it to me didn't *promise* that the guitar tech *could* fix it but he didn't see why not, the neck just needs the slightest relief.

It's fecking excellent. I played about eight different acoustic basses there, only one was marked lower than the Dean (it was an Ibanez and it sounded like ass), all the rest were double or triple. Without plugging them in (again this is mostly for practicing in my apartment but I would definitely consider playing quieter music with a duo or acoustic group or somesuch with this axe), the Dean sounded better and I mean considerably better than units that cost double and *almost* as good as units that cost triple. My guess is that the higher priced models would be better on an amplified stage, reading through the reviews this bass does appear to be a bit feedbackey.

But I wouldn't consider it over an electric. It's really good for what it does, but I'd only play on stage with this if I was playing some hella quiet music. It ain't for rockin' out.

Totally

It sounds like it would be good for what I'm trying to do. We do mostly acoustic arrangements and when we play out it's as such (bongos, acoustic guitars, shakers, tambourines) and could really use a nicely toned acoustic bass to fill out our sound.

I haven't really messed around with a bass much though. I can do some light rhythmic picking and palm muting bass riffs here and there on guitar in between chords but never a full on bass rhythm and riff.

I don't know if I should get something nice like a Dean or just go with a beater for now till I learn the ropes. I think I might check out Tursers basses since I'm very satisfied with my acoustic guitar.

Paul Smeenus · 04-17-2013, 09:37 PM

Again the main thing that improves over the Dean when you drop six bills is the ability to play at high amplification

Surell · 04-17-2013, 10:26 PM

I now have a casio. cheesy post-wave coming soon.

LoathsomePete · 04-17-2013, 11:43 PM

I'm happy I got the 2-year warranty on my banjo, because it gives me a few extra weeks to get together another $200 so I can return it and buy a better one. Not that there's anything wrong with my Epiphone MB-100, but I went for the cheapest one because I wasn't sure if I was going to like banjo, and four days later I can confirm that I am natural born banjo player. Going to get this little beauty

A Mitchell MBJ200. I played it a little bit at my local Guitar Center and quite liked the sound, even though I had no idea what I was doing. I've decided I want a resonator (covered back), because I find my banjo is pretty quite unless I accent every note I play. It's reasonably priced and has very good reviews across the board and will be something to keep me going until I get to the point where I feel like dropping $500+ on an instrument.

With that in mind, I've fallen in love with this guitar.

Spoiler for large photo:

As I'm selling my Epiphone Semi-hollow dot for a recliner chair, I will be short a guitar and this Schecter Corsair sounds amazing. This will be a later purchase though, probably closer towards Black Friday/ Christmas.

Surell · 04-19-2013, 12:09 AM

Banjos are rad, and guitar players with banjo training are radder. You should get a thornface tattoo like Brett Hinds to celebrate your lifestyle.

Paul Smeenus · 04-19-2013, 09:02 PM

So, an update on my Dean acoustic bass. I saw the guitar tech today (and simultaneously picked up the beautiful hard case I ordered for it), he released some of the neck tension and shimmed up the nut at the top of the neck, and the fret buzzing was reduced to nearly nothing.

Dr_Rez · 08-12-2013, 06:28 PM

@LPete: Shecters are wonderful if you get an opportunity to get one do it!

StateOfGrace · 08-14-2013, 03:52 PM

Check out Mayer Bros. Drums. Custom made here in Los Angeles. I love'em. Best finish work anywhere. The sound is unbelievable.

Dr_Rez · 08-22-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AyanaWebb

I have a Yamaha Motif XS 8 but would like to eventually get an upright or baby grand (when I get my own house). I play keys and have been doing so, on and off, for about 14-15 years :-)

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04-17-2013, 11:43 PM	#345 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm happy I got the 2-year warranty on my banjo, because it gives me a few extra weeks to get together another $200 so I can return it and buy a better one. Not that there's anything wrong with my Epiphone MB-100, but I went for the cheapest one because I wasn't sure if I was going to like banjo, and four days later I can confirm that I am natural born banjo player. Going to get this little beauty A Mitchell MBJ200. I played it a little bit at my local Guitar Center and quite liked the sound, even though I had no idea what I was doing. I've decided I want a resonator (covered back), because I find my banjo is pretty quite unless I accent every note I play. It's reasonably priced and has very good reviews across the board and will be something to keep me going until I get to the point where I feel like dropping $500+ on an instrument. With that in mind, I've fallen in love with this guitar. Spoiler for large photo: As I'm selling my Epiphone Semi-hollow dot for a recliner chair, I will be short a guitar and this Schecter Corsair sounds amazing. This will be a later purchase though, probably closer towards Black Friday/ Christmas. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

08-12-2013, 06:28 PM	#348 (permalink)
Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,364	@LPete: Shecters are wonderful if you get an opportunity to get one do it! __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

04-16-2013, 02:00 PM	#341 (permalink)
XtremeEclectic Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SC Posts: 67	I play cello, though had to sell my old electric a few years back, now use and enjoy my little sisters 3/4 whenever im over to moms place, I build and handwire tube guitar amps as well though I do not do or use much on the production spectrum, I am more in the end user feild

04-17-2013, 09:37 PM	#343 (permalink)
Paul Smeenus David Hasselhoff Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Back in Portland, OR Posts: 3,681	Again the main thing that improves over the Dean when you drop six bills is the ability to play at high amplification

04-19-2013, 09:02 PM	#347 (permalink)
Paul Smeenus David Hasselhoff Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Back in Portland, OR Posts: 3,681	So, an update on my Dean acoustic bass. I saw the guitar tech today (and simultaneously picked up the beautiful hard case I ordered for it), he released some of the neck tension and shimmed up the nut at the top of the neck, and the fret buzzing was reduced to nearly nothing.

08-14-2013, 03:52 PM	#349 (permalink)
StateOfGrace Groupie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	Check out Mayer Bros. Drums. Custom made here in Los Angeles. I love'em. Best finish work anywhere. The sound is unbelievable.