The Bassist and Guitarist thread

[Rhythm Thief]

I'm tuner, comp, overdrive, preamp.

Tuner, then into a splitter box which sends one channel through an EQ and a boost pedal into the PA for my acoustic. The other channel goes into a permanently-on treble booster pedal, then into a slightly overdriven valve amp. Delay, chorus and reverb all go through the amp's effects loop. I used to use a boost pedal for solos but I've started using the guitar's volume knob for that. This setup is constantly evolving, but this does seem to work well.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

My latest acquisition! The Epiphone SG was taken in part ex by my local music shop, where I work part time. I was offered it by the shop owner at a price I couldn't refuse.

 

[DRM]

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My latest acquisition! The Epiphone SG was taken in part ex by my local music shop, where I work part time. I was offered it by the shop owner at a price I couldn't refuse.

Nice that SG, nice Angus vibe going on there, those Classic Vibe 50’s Tele’s are excellent value, I’ve just fitted new strings on mine, D’Addario NYXL 9-42’s, polished the frets, given it a good clean, polish & coat of carnauba wax, it’s gleaming now, just need to see how it plays on tonight’s practice

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Nice that SG, nice Angus vibe going on there, those Classic Vibe 50’s Tele’s are excellent value, I’ve just fitted new strings on mine, D’Addario NYXL 9-42’s, polished the frets, given it a good clean, polish & coat of carnauba wax, it’s gleaming now, just need to see how it plays on tonight’s practice

Yeah, the Classic Vibes are excellent guitars. I love Telecasters, but there's no getting away from the fact that even the best of them is a chopping board nailed to a stick, and paying a premium price for something so basic just goes against the grain somewhat. I've owned a couple of 1970s Fenders in the past and the CV Squiers are just as good in terms of sound and playability.
I like cheap guitars. My main Strat is a 1980s Indian-built Encore, made in the same factory Fender were using to build Sunn Mustangs under licence, and it's a genuinely excellent guitar (especially given that it cost me £40!). I've also picked up a Vintage 335 copy, which is also a really nice thing. I don't think I'd ever spend serious money on a "name" guitar again.

 

[Drago]

I've spent serious money on lots of name basses because I like them and I can afford it. I would say Geddy Lee is the nicest combination of characteristics, and at a grand was pretty good value.

I would agree with CVs being giant killers. I've a CV '54 Presision and the standard of finish and sound is better than a Fender Player Series that chimes in at best part of double the money.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I've spent serious money on lots of name basses because I like them and I can afford it. I would say Geddy Lee is the nicest combination of characteristics, and at a grand was pretty good value.

I would agree with CVs being giant killers. I've a CV '54 Presision and the standard of finish and sound is better than a Fender Player Series that chimes in at best part of double the money.

An equally valid approach, of course!

 

[rogerzilla]

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My latest acquisition! The Epiphone SG was taken in part ex by my local music shop, where I work part time. I was offered it by the shop owner at a price I couldn't refuse.

Is that an Epiphone 60s SG, formerly known as the '61 model? If so, I have the same one, except I had Seymour Duncan Psyclone pickups fitted because I don't like the sound of PAF-style humbuckers.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Is that an Epiphone 60s SG, formerly known as the '61 model? If so, I have the same one, except I had Seymour Duncan Psyclone pickups fitted because I don't like the sound of PAF-style humbuckers.

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I bet it sounds good through that Vox!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I've just bought a Classic Vibe Strat for £129! Currently sporting a Tom Delonge-style single humbucker pickguard, but I have a nice loaded Strat pickguard more or less ready to drop in. I couldn't refuse at that price!

 

[Drago]

Had a session on the Meteora this morning.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Tuesday 11th

Spotted in a ‘cash converters’ sort of shop
Pontefract

I’ll admit that l’ve never seen a bass acoustic guitar before

 

[Drago]

I've got an acoustic bass. They're not very good TBH. I've a feeling crack converters will be giving that a homemfor a good long while.

 

[FishFright]

A friend has a Takamine acoustic bass, it's has a sweet mellow tone but much better for recording than playing live.

 

[winjim]

If anyone fancies something a bit different, Relish guitars have gone bust so dealers are flogging off the old stock. They're the ones which opened from the back with the swappable pickups and stuff.

I expect there'll be zero customer support now but could be fun.

 

[DRM]

Tuesday 11th

Spotted in a ‘cash converters’ sort of shop
Pontefract

I’ll admit that l’ve never seen a bass acoustic guitar before

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View: https://youtu.be/OcwEEsdEMRE?si=EFOegpA2AQu7iLm3

Here's one being used for an Acoustic Cover of Amaranth, Originally done by Finnish Goth Rock band Nightwish, I think the band playing are a youth music project from Romania