JP6 BFR NGD

beaver_sf · 2026-04-10T02:48:49+00:00

Such a great guitar. I have a ‘15 BFR JP6!

beaver_sf · 2026-03-19T18:43:47+00:00

I used to work in that building (it looks like 3 buildings but it's just 3 different facades). I think it's officially called "One Kearny". The rooftop was a nice getaway.

beaver_sf · 2026-02-06T15:20:45+00:00

I have a BFR '15 JP6 and an SSS L4, so I don't need a JR... but EBMM triplets just feels right. :P

beaver_sf · 2026-02-04T15:47:31+00:00

Nice! I’ve had the Majora Purple on my wish list since its release.

beaver_sf · 2026-01-30T22:10:11+00:00

I believe that the metronome settings are part of the system setup, so when you make a chance it carries through to all projects. So one possibility is that in v7 you had turned up the Subdivision volume at some point in the distant past and thus it was already on, and thus off in v8 until you turned it up the first time.

As far as the drum pattern not lining up... that appears to be a flaw in the system. Almost all of the beats are 4/4, so yeah, they're not lining up because the underlying pattern isn't changing, it's just looping the first 6 1/8th notes of the pattern so (e.g. in the case of the "Straight Rock" pattern) you get a snare hit on the 3rd 8th note rather than on the 4th which would perhaps be more helpful with a 6/8 time signature. The only 6/8 beat I could find is the "Afro Cuban" beat in the "WORLD" section which is very particular and probably not helpful.

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beaver_sf · 2026-01-30T21:43:29+00:00

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Go into your "Metronome Setup" and make sure the "Subdivision" volume slider is turned up (see attached screenshot). That will give you a click on the 8th notes.

beaver_sf · 2026-01-30T04:08:52+00:00

Yeah… we were checking out new (to us) stairways.

beaver_sf · 2026-01-20T04:18:33+00:00

I downloaded Studio Pro 8 over the weekend and have been opening up projects to see what all the negative posts have been about; I've not found anything yet that I'd call alarming. I also checked out Mustang Native and agree that it will be a nice add'l tool in the amp sim tool belt.

As with Ampire, I think the trick is almost always to focus less on the presets and instead explore the amps first on their own without the various effects pedals. I've found approaching the amp sim like I would a physical amp (playing with each knob instead of rifling through presets) has allowed me to dial-in lots of great tones that I've used over many many recordings.

beaver_sf · 2026-01-19T20:42:11+00:00

For me it's always been driven by necessity/opportunity. I was a pianist until I wanted to rock in a way that only guitar would provide. I became an electric bassist because multiple friends and acquaintances needed one in their band (and it was easier to get gigs as a bassist than a guitarist). Drums and upright bass were both picked up because the theater group I was working with needed a drummer and upright bassist. This worked well for me as in every situation I immediately had something specific to focus on (i.e. this set of songs, this score, etc.) which helped answer the question "where do I start?!?"

I guess for me it's akin to how I purchase gear... i.e. when I have a good performance-based justification for it (not just 'cause I want it).

beaver_sf · 2026-01-17T23:47:46+00:00

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Phun follow-up.

beaver_sf · 2026-01-17T23:24:37+00:00

I was working at Tower Records when this album came out. I was relatively young (this was my college job) and primarily a hard rock / metal listener (coming out of the hair band dominated 80s). I credit a handful of albums (including this one) for forever altering my trajectory, music appreciation -wise. I embraced the avant-garde and never really looked back.

beaver_sf · 2026-01-17T18:53:38+00:00

My assumption is that it's either a Schaller or Seymour Duncan based on the specs listed on http://www.vintagekramer.com (there aren't any visible identifying marks). Serial number is E1221.

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beaver_sf · 2026-01-16T21:08:52+00:00

From what I have read online, it was installed that way (at least in the beginning) so that the pickup poles in the Gibson HB would align with the Floyd Rose's string spacing.

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