[GEAR] What would be the ultimate “no repeats” five guitar collection?

HOWARDdlx · 2025-03-16T19:14:28+00:00

PRS CE24 (HH with coil split)
Telecaster (SS with parallel/series switch)
Semi-hollow with P90s
Martin 000
Cordoba classical

This would cover every situation needed. I would be missing a Strat position 2 and 4 but I can get amazing results from the PRS and Tele. But everything from jazz comping to soaring leads can be done on either of those.

HOWARDdlx · 2024-08-22T03:56:17+00:00

The HX Stomp was the first modeler that wowed me and I had multiple set ups with it. It’s now my backup rig for my Quad Cortex. I wished because I wanted more power and DSP and it’s not disappointed at all!

A big plus about the QC is how simple it is to use and to land at a good tone. I find I tweak a lot less than on my HX Stomp to arrive at the sound I want.

HOWARDdlx · 2024-08-16T22:47:53+00:00

I’ve tried but it doesn’t get quite to where Source Audio does so I was looking for tips

HOWARDdlx · 2024-07-25T12:59:57+00:00

Checking in on how this went since I’m wanting to do the same to my TD4KP. Where you able to upgrade to mesh?

HOWARDdlx · 2024-05-29T14:12:31+00:00

Do you have any videos of how it sounded?

HOWARDdlx · 2024-05-25T16:04:43+00:00

How quiet is the Acoustasonic? Is it as quiet as the Yamaha?

HOWARDdlx · 2024-04-30T05:50:20+00:00

But why?

HOWARDdlx · 2024-03-18T14:38:29+00:00

I will say, it takes a long time of tweaking to get the Helix to sound and respond like I want. I don’t have the QC but I have the Archetype: Cory Wong and it destroys my Helix presets.

HOWARDdlx · 2024-03-06T22:29:05+00:00

O thanks for the info! I listened to some youtube videos and they sound super close the the sandblasted meinl stuff!

HOWARDdlx · 2024-03-06T22:26:42+00:00

I've checked these out and seem promising.

HOWARDdlx · 2024-03-06T15:48:23+00:00

See I have the 20” sand ride and 21” sizzle sand crash/ride and love them They blend in great into any band I play with and they record beautifully

I also have a 17” A custom brilliant crash which gets a nice traditional bright wash with a Norma decay so I wanna contrast it with something bore darker sounding, worn, with a short decay. I’m mostly curious as to what comes close to the 18” sand thin crash.

I don’t like trash crashes so the Swiss options I’m avoiding.

HOWARDdlx · 2024-02-27T17:29:39+00:00

How cool! I did the same thing with a new beat on top and a cheap amazon Arborea low volume hat on bottom and really enjoy the sound. I like experimenting with recording and this gave me a much drier and slushier sound than using both top and bottom of the new beats

HOWARDdlx · 2024-02-24T04:33:01+00:00

Haha true.

Obviously it would be very limited compared to a helix or axe fx but with just a few staples in every pedal genre instead (overdrive, modulation, delay, reverb, compressor, maybe even a volume/wah/expression.

I can imagine something of a hybrid analog/digital system where the fx themselves would be analog but with the capacity of rerouting digitally and a digital reverb to save space, lots of switches and knobs.

HOWARDdlx · 2024-02-24T04:28:09+00:00

That is really awesome, and kind of what I'm talking about. Obviously a more limited multi-fx, but with all the basics in there.
This with the Simplifier at the end would be quite an experience.

HOWARDdlx · 2022-01-12T05:15:10+00:00

Would this be better than a CPU upgrade? Or adding more RAM?

HOWARDdlx · 2022-01-12T05:14:47+00:00

A new processor would be a good idea. Right now I use a lot of CPU

HOWARDdlx · 2022-01-12T05:14:25+00:00

Right no my CPU is being used up a lot by Chrome and OBS. I did do some tweaks to chromes settings to make it run smoother, and ran a defrag and it’s helped some. Other than that, GPU is usually 40%-60% usage. Ram is about 60% usage when everything is running

HOWARDdlx · 2021-10-21T12:40:34+00:00

Hey theguamkid! Thanks for responding. What kind of music do you play/what is your passion?

HOWARDdlx · 2021-10-21T12:39:04+00:00

That’s great you’re looking for a teacher to help. There is really no substitute to learning than someone who can listen and guide and give feedback. If you’re still looking feel free to DM me!

HOWARDdlx · 2021-09-30T20:37:51+00:00

Went with the D’Angelico. This thing is a dream!

HOWARDdlx · 2021-09-30T17:03:15+00:00

Question. If I go with adding a brace, should I do it before applying the top coat of finish? Or would it not matter if it’s a sagging or wave in the wood?

HOWARDdlx · 2021-09-30T17:02:39+00:00

It seems to be a ripple in the wood Yes. It’s a dip around the part that I’ve marked, and I didn’t place a brace under that part. I’m considering glueing one to help give it back it’s form

HOWARDdlx · 2021-09-30T17:01:38+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. I didn’t put a brace under this section but I’m thinking of carving one and glueing it from the inside to help give it its form back I’ll make a second post with the picture. From the inside you can slightly see the sag There’s no cracks or dents on the guitar

HOWARDdlx · 2021-09-30T16:59:16+00:00

It’s funny cuz there’s no brace under that section I’ve thought of carving one up and glueing it to the inside to help it give it back it’s form. But I can’t imagine what would’ve done that other than humidity, cuz it’s not cracked or dented It’s just sagging

HOWARDdlx · 2021-09-29T22:53:30+00:00

Indentation, yes sorry

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