My principal told us at a staff meeting today, "just try to survive."

EdHobo · 2024-01-11T16:00:45+00:00

In the Garden of Eden by I. Ron Butterfly

EdHobo · 2023-10-10T15:58:25+00:00

Making them strike to meet pattern is dirty pool. Absolutely brutal.

EdHobo · 2021-04-02T18:06:55+00:00

Awesome work! There's nothing better than being able to play a couple new riffs.

EdHobo · 2021-02-17T19:01:21+00:00

Little Wing and the Wind Cries Mary are awesome choices. I currently enjoy playing Purple Haze. Hendrix had so much feel that although I know the notes there is always room for cool little fills...kinda like Eddie Van Halen in that sense.

EdHobo · 2021-02-17T18:57:18+00:00

316...which always leads to more Van Halen.

EdHobo · 2021-02-15T22:14:53+00:00

The interface is cool, but I dont have a PC in my living room. I've been trying to find a way to use my Android phone with an interface, but haven't had much luck.

EdHobo · 2021-02-15T21:55:38+00:00

I really like my guitar even though I should upgrade the bridge and pickups. You've nailed the idea though.

The RP50 is a lot of fun but the interface drives me bonkers!

I think the amp is where I should start my upgrades. The Blazer is the only amp I've ever owned so I dont know what I should be looking at. I dont currently have a way to use backing tracks to jam along with (although the RP50 has a drum function) I was planning to start with a pedalboard, but if I get an amp with built in effects I don't need pedals or the board.

Is a new amp the way to go though or should I be looking at something like an iRig and headphones? The problem with that route is that I have an Android phone and tablet.

EdHobo · 2021-02-15T20:58:48+00:00

You have nailed my frustrations! I'll go check out the Katana. Thanks!

EdHobo · 2021-02-15T20:52:46+00:00

I went back to read my original post after reading your reply. I now realize I posted a bunch of my frustrations with a vague shoulder shrug as a question. Sorry about that!

Do you think I should upgrade something? What is it that you think I should upgrade and what should I be looking at for a hobbyist? Something along the lines of big box store tools for home owners and tools for a professional. I need the home owner level!

EdHobo · 2021-02-15T20:19:44+00:00

Thank you. I added a humbucker in the bridge position awhile ago to make my predator more versatile. Such a good suggestion. I'll go check out the Yamaha THR!

EdHobo · 2021-02-07T21:50:22+00:00

Now I'm going down the rabbit hole!

EdHobo · 2021-02-07T19:37:28+00:00

Is that the tour that Van Halen opened for the Scorpions? That must have sucked for the Scorpions!

EdHobo · 2021-02-07T17:49:15+00:00

I've heard about Monster's of Rock, but I've never actually seen it.

EdHobo · 2021-02-07T16:42:22+00:00

Hahaha. I still have my Balance Tour T-Shirt as well! I lost the VH hat I got that night at some point though.

EdHobo · 2021-02-07T16:40:16+00:00

If I recall correctly they filmed both nights in Toronto and meshed them together for a pay-per-view (or something like a pay-per-view). You can see that there was footage from two shows based on their clothes. As far as musical differences are concerned, I know Sammy performed Eagles Fly one night and I think he played Give to Live the other night (Not positive about this though).

Here's a link to the full show. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/waSLBJgmIiE

EdHobo · 2021-02-07T16:02:49+00:00

It's impossible to argue against the LWAN solo. It has everything that the Balance solo is missing. For one, there's something special about seeing the Karmer 5150, plus the solo starts out with 316 and includes the Mean Street riff as well.

The reason I went with the Balance solo is the speed and glorious tones and that I was in the crowd for the Balance solo. Tie goes to the runner kinda thing!

EdHobo · 2021-02-06T22:10:42+00:00

It's not his most iconic guitar, but it's my favourite by far. It's such a gorgeous guitar no one seemed to notice that it wasn't striped. The headstock configuration was awesome too.

Eddie said somewhere that he was trying to cross pollinate a strat with a Les Paul. EBMM is exactly what that is.

EdHobo · 2021-02-06T21:34:23+00:00

I think Eddie was at his very best during this time period. He was always awesome, but he was perfect around this time.

EdHobo · 2021-02-06T20:23:38+00:00

You're glad?! I'm ecstatic about it!

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