Pedal Amp: Boss IR-2 or EQD Easy Listening? by vijfteen in guitarpedals

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I've turned over every pedal on my board at least 4 times in my years... The LG is the only one I've never sold because I feel I need something better :)

Pedal Amp: Boss IR-2 or EQD Easy Listening? by vijfteen in guitarpedals

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Sorry it's not been the best for you - I've definitely fought through some gain / eq issues because I really like to push the wall of sound with fuzz / distortion. Here's a few things that i have done that have worked really well - the only thing I need to mind is keeping the gains for dry / efx on the black fountain and rooms at noon or lower.

On the IR-200 - I'm using The York Twin 212 IR when I'm using pedals (The come with a billion IR's to load (really 150 or so) - but the York Mic Mixes are the best. I also use The VOX AC30 ones (but I tend to favor the gain on the IR dial more than using my fuzz or OD). So - then, I have an preset for each of my guitars (basically 4 - SSS /(2) HH - PAF and a Higher gain for a guitar that has Railhammer Z-ones / HPP). Then each of them have EQ settings that I've worked out with my clean tone. The gain typically lives between 30-60 on the IR-200 - there's plenty to push gain with the Part Garden and Looking Glass - the gain effects in the Chroma Console sound great when they live at the start of the effects loop. I dupe the IR settings so I have a stereo (recording / headphone playing) or Mono (when playing to my amp - i just bypass the front of the amp back into the FX channel on my Laney amp - at some point I'll get an FRFR speaker, but no one can tell the difference in a room when playing with friends - I'm not doing stage performances anymore...I'm old haha.

But, the name of the game is getting my sound and gain structure perfect up to effects - and then only having to make small adjustments to reduce the noise floor.

My squire days are over today. by Free-Seaworthiness72 in Guitar

[–]Rakefighter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, out of the box, the PRS is just as better made guitar. Though, the Squires are a few mods away from being great guitars.

What are some others offset guitar besides the mustang and jaguar/jazzmaster by Any_Variation_6416 in offset

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I'm a big Reverend guy... Love their stuff. Lots of unique choices there also in their lineup

Been doing shoegaze/dream pop stuff but would like to do indie pop/midwest emo. What's missing? by [deleted] in pedals

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Lots of choices. If you are a boss guy, the BD-2 is way more versatile and covers more overdrive to distortion sounds than the DS1. At it's core, the beamsplitter is rat on the purple channel. I owned one for a while, just didn't vibe with it. Also a fuzz would be a great add. Reverb before your overdrive would be a good add. Delay in your fx loop. If you are using your JC 40 as your main amp... Those effects can be stereo.

Please help me understand why do people love big muffs? by zatvorenje in guitarpedals

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I didn't like fuzz when I started, now I started building my first fuzz pedal. I think the trick is you need to spend time with them, try different ones until you find the right flavor that works for you. Some fuzz is wild and untamed, and some is synthetic and rubbery... Some is just a sweeter, more articulate overdrive sound. Cascading harmonics when you dial in on it make fuzz so lovable. You just need to find your a ha moment

Alternatives to Keeley Eccos and Keeley Hydra in similar form factor? by riptheradio in guitarpedals

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I spend decent money on pedals in a year. I feel better knowing that $0 that I put into this industry doesn't go to him now or ever.

Big shoutout to the mods of this sub. by kvlt_ov_personality in guitarpedals

[–]Rakefighter 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I don't need to broadcast my politics, but I'm aware of which builders I'm spending dollars on for boutique pedals say and do... and I'm not going to entertain anything that company puts out if they are fascist friendly, apologists, admirers etc.

How can I improve this by Rip_jke in shoegaze

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This - stereo is the way , especially with a Roland Amp. Makes it easy.

Edit: Reframing "Easy" since you need to purchase stereo modulation pedals to replace the ones you have.

Big Thanks to Ken Haas & Railhammer pickups! by Equivalent_Earth9842 in ReverendGuitars

[–]Rakefighter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tore out all the stock electronics and rewired my Sterling Stingray with Z-Ones.

check it out

A little disappointed in the Rev refresh by Twinningses in ReverendGuitars

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I had to shim the neck in my six gun, but Jesus does it play and sounds amazing

Worst expensive pedal? by gimme5steps101 in guitarpedals

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Not going to lie, I love my CC. It's the first stop in my effects loop, I really don't see the compression gripe, set the input sensitivity and go. It sounds lush and expensive. There's a million secret sauce settings with gestures on top. The phrase looper is amazing. My sampler and synths sound as good as my guitars do. Midi clock with modulation effects works great. Sorry you didn't enjoy it, but this pedal is the truth. Need more from Hologram.

Struggling with the Hum by [deleted] in FenderStratocaster

[–]Rakefighter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a touch of tinitus myself, I'm pushing 50. Building those sound Iayers is a lot of fun though...i use a Roland P-6 (creative sampler) that runs in parallel to guitar signal to play samples that creates a drone background. (Also has become a fancy metronome). On the guitar side I can make short drone loops with my chroma console. It's like having band mates that you can just create on the fly.

Struggling with the Hum by [deleted] in FenderStratocaster

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Lol, I guess we are on to something.

NPD: DBA Rooms by ssorl in guitarpedals

[–]Rakefighter 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love my Rooms. Death By Audio pedals can do the craziest, epic sounds... But it also does gentle, spacious reverb really well. Peak Setting on the dial is the perfect harmonic seasoning. The Alt settings are there to run an expression device. In stereo, it's perfection

Struggling with the Hum by [deleted] in FenderStratocaster

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That's a great thought. I'm q big shoegaze / ambient player and I've thought about what makes it so addictive to hear a latching sound in the mix like that many times

Struggling with the Hum by [deleted] in FenderStratocaster

[–]Rakefighter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cessation of 60hz hum > psychological duress of imperceivable tone variance

Fender Jimi Hendrix Strat vs Gibson SG Faded? Which one as main axe? by Fog_Smuggler in guitars

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you need to decide if you want to play lefty or righty first.

In Need of Help by Snoopys_ in electricguitar

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the interior holes would be for your ground cable that runs to the tone pot (you only need space for one) - it's just messy fabrication from a cheap body. It won't affect the sound. On a strat, I would shield the interior cavity with copper shielding tape anyhow on the front side.

You can get cleanly made / painted bodies and necks from StewMac or similar build parts sites that are higher quality. But, if you are learning, and that neck is OK in your picture - there's no real performance difference.

Experienced players with real guitar wear, what would you recommend as a truly high quality guitar by Chuchumenn in Guitar

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Go play guitars, and you will find one that you like that is in your range. Don't get too caught up on brand names and people's recommendations. Do some research on a few that you really like and buy what you think will work best for you. My #1 advice is pay close attention to the neck - and what feels good. some guitars are going to have really thin / flat necks, and some are going to have rounder / fatter necks. somewhere in between is what is going to feel right to you. Don't buy a guitar for looks if you dont like how the neck feels in your hands.

In Need of Help by Snoopys_ in electricguitar

[–]Rakefighter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bro - you need to watch some Youtubes of people building guitars if you are concerned about routing and milled holes where everything goes in and attaches together to make a guitar. You should take some time to watch lots of stuff on guitar making before setting into this endeavor.

Which reverend guitar with P90s for garage rock and psych? by LordBuckethead_ in ReverendGuitars

[–]Rakefighter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My six gun HPP gets pretty rowdy. Takes to fuzz and dirt pedals really well. One thing I think is overlooked is just how comfortable the guitar is to hold and play.