Talk about your instrument/gear!!!

ribbons · 01-21-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA

Your new Guild M-120 acoustic and Squier Classic Vibe Tele look BEAUTIFUL, ribbons!

And I love seeing your home, too! It looks so cosy with eclectic decorations in warm earth tones and dashes of blue. I like that cute little bird, the rugs, the artwork, and your gigantic house plant! There is so much to look at and wonder about. (I have a couple large house plants that have survived many years, too, and are like old friends now.)

Your guitars with their natural wood finishes fit right in and look right at home. Your Guild M-120 acoustic guitar has a gorgeous lustre.
I'm really very happy to see the lovely, inviting environment you have created for yourself. I can imagine the many happy hours that you will enjoy playing your guitars there!

Many thanks for your lovely comments on my guitars and apartment, Erica. I thought you might like the little bird on the table. There are actually two birds there – the other one is partially obscured by the guitar’s neck in the photo. I am also a fan of baskets both wicker and metal, as you may have noticed. I am Ms. Knickknacks!

You have me beat in the large plants department – I only have that one plant (don't exactly have a green thumb). I’m sure all your large plants are well taken care of and thriving!

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Originally Posted by Plankton

Nice. I've read some good reviews on that M-120, also I'm gonna echo what VEG's said about your place too. Looks very cozy.

Thank you, Plankton – the Guild has greater sustain than I expected in a small guitar. I thought it would sound more compressed. My fingertips are killing me a little bit, though, having not played for many years. May have to swap the phosphor-bronze strings for Martin Marquis Silk & Steel strings I purchased (as recommended by an Amazon reviewer), although that might diminish some of the brightness of the sound.

Pet_Sounds · 01-21-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

I got an accordian a few weeks ago for 40 bucks. A few of the keys are a little slow on the uptake but otherwise decent condition! Good enough for an amateur to play at least. As one who played piano in grade school, I've been digging it.

Sweet! How many chords does it have? I have a small one with only the cycle of fifths to Bb+ to A+.

Carpe Mortem · 01-21-2015, 10:15 PM

I'll have to get back with you on that left it at my boyfriend's and won't see it till Saturday. Also have to ask him that because I'm not very musically literate, especially in something so weird.

**Frownland** · 01-21-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sequoioideae

Really cool, I love street drum setups. I was thinking of making my own soon, and learn on my drum skills. Not really into using an actual drum set with a bass and hi hat, but getting a good technique going with my hands. Have you looked into these guys? I really, really want one.

Concert bass drums rule of course, I'd definitely want one. I'm still wanting to get a hihat because of how well it can be used in free jazz. One time my friends were playing at UCSD and the venue had a concert bass drum that was about four feet wide. They asked me if I wanted to play with them on one of their weirder songs because "you're good at weird ****, dude" and I told them I'd play the concert drum with one or both of the drummer's hihat pieces. I got both and it was awesome (really droney but intense stuff).

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Very cool homemade kit and concert bass drum. Both remind me of instruments Mo Tucker of The Velvet Underground would use.

That's one of the main reasons I kept the bodhran, because it had a similar bass drum vibe to the VU's stuff. Well, that and it was free

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Plankton · 01-22-2015, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Thank you, Plankton – the Guild has greater sustain than I expected in a small guitar. I thought it would sound more compressed. My fingertips are killing me a little bit, though, having not played for many years. May have to swap the phosphor-bronze strings for Martin Marquis Silk & Steel strings I purchased (as recommended by an Amazon reviewer), although that might diminish some of the brightness of the sound.

If you like a brighter sound maybe try some Elixir strings. They deliver an extremely bright tone.

Elixir Acoustic Guitar 80/20 Bronze Extra Light PolyWeb Coating, .010 - .047, 11000

ribbons · 01-22-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

If you like a brighter sound maybe try some Elixir strings. They deliver an extremely bright tone.

Elixir Acoustic Guitar 80/20 Bronze Extra Light PolyWeb Coating, .010 - .047, 11000

Will definitely get the Elixirs - thanks! Just read some positive reviews in which they're described as very bright while retaining warmth. They're durable as well, which is good because I've never liked changing strings.

Chula Vista · 01-22-2015, 11:26 AM

I've used Elixers on my electrics and acoustic exclusively for ages. They are the best and well worth the extra money. Playing regular strings now actually feels weird.

Plankton · 01-22-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

I've used Elixers on my electrics and acoustic exclusively for ages. They are the best and well worth the extra money. Playing regular strings now actually feels weird.

I tried em on my PRS, and yuck. Didn't like it at all, and the lighter string tension screwed with the neck a bit. They pretty much ruined my tone too. The brightness is a bit much, and can muddy up my mix (from what I'm used to anyway). Here's an example:

http://www.planktonsodyssey.com/reso...-+02+Jonah.mp3

Elixirs are aesthetically great for acoustics though, that's a fact.

Chula Vista · 01-22-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

I tried em on my PRS, and yuck.

Blame the guitar not the string.

(tried for decades and have never been able to bond with the tone of PRS guitars)

Plankton · 01-22-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

Blame the guitar not the string.

(tried for decades and have never been able to bond with the tone of PRS guitars)

You mean you can't bond with tone like this?

(From 1:00 and on)
http://www.planktonsodyssey.com/reso...ll+Part+II.mp3

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Carpe Mortem Crusher of tiny Nords Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ugly Bag of Mostly Water Posts: 1,363	I'll have to get back with you on that left it at my boyfriend's and won't see it till Saturday. Also have to ask him that because I'm not very musically literate, especially in something so weird. __________________ [SIG][/SIG] Mirth is King Be Loving & Open With My Emotions

01-22-2015, 11:26 AM	#527 (permalink)
Chula Vista Toasted Poster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SoCal by way of Boston Posts: 11,332	I've used Elixers on my electrics and acoustic exclusively for ages. They are the best and well worth the extra money. Playing regular strings now actually feels weird. __________________ “The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be.”