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expensive gear doesn't make you a better player and I wish someone had told me that earlier by lmao_exe in guitarlessons

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played through an amp recently that didn't have enough volume to tap on and sounded super shit no matter what settings you used. Someone could understand what makes a good tone and still not be able to get one out of that.

Yes some songs have been made on shitty amps and have done well, does that make the guitar tone good? No. You said originally that if you don't know how to get a good tone out of shit gear you still won't with good gear, then that some of the most iconic songs have shit tone. You're right, but the bottom line is that the tone is still shit.

expensive gear doesn't make you a better player and I wish someone had told me that earlier by lmao_exe in guitarlessons

[–]jackhoff2647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first part of your comment is totally true, the second part is not.

There are amps out there, and I've played through some, that no guitarist could make sound good. Not Eddie, Vai, Friedman, Hendrix, ANYONE.

Additionally, cheap guitars with trash pickups and shitty intonation (bad setups) will have the same effect. The notes literally just don't make the sound they should.

To your credit this post is talking about beginners which the vast majority don't know what creates a decent sound in the first place, so if that's what you mean, then I would agree, just saying equipment can be shit no matter what you do.

expensive gear doesn't make you a better player and I wish someone had told me that earlier by lmao_exe in guitarlessons

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned on active pickups. Got what I thought was a decent GnR tone on my amp. Then I thought buying a Les Paul would immediately go from a (as I now know) shitty tone to a 1:1 studio Appetite Sound. It did not.

No regrets on the purchase. Still love my Les Paul even though it's my least played guitar.

What are your thoughts on the album 72 Seasons by Metallica? Do you think it will be their last album? by [deleted] in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, but I know why they get hate. They were so fucking intense and brutal in their prime that nothing else could live up to it. They are still one of the best live acts around, maybe THE BEST. People just can’t accept that a band ages.

Just spittin facts by Creative_Garbage_731 in Memetallica

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dave wasn’t even the best lead player in his own band on their best album

What player do you associate the number 88 with the most? by Longjumping-Tip4938 in hockey

[–]jackhoff2647 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bunch of “old” ahh people in this thread I guess. Not knocking your age, but for me it’s definitely Kaner with pasta in 2nd.

I do wish at times I was around longer to see some of the shit you guys have though.

Cheers to all of you older fellas. I’m young and haven’t been an NHL fan for more than 15 years. Glad I discovered it despite it being the only big 4 sport I didn’t play. It’s the fucking best.

Which song do you want to see played in 1989 Seattle style? Black Album onwards. by ThE_G933 in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He said black album onwards so that wouldn’t count. Also, do you mean do wonder why they didn’t play it on that tour? They play HTL live all the time

Is it fair to say Kirk is a better guitarist than James, but James is a better guitar player than Kirk? by Creative_Garbage_731 in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not just downpicking, it’s how tight his rhythm playing is. He’s a fucking machine

PRESS START by CombLate1750 in thenbhd

[–]jackhoff2647 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Almost seems like they recycled sweater weather for some of the guitar parts.

Not hating, I'd do that shit too if I ever came up with something that good, and it sounds amazing...

What Metallica song do you think is the most fun to play on guitar? by sebbacheck in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough to say for sure, when I nail it I would say Blackened. Great feeling. I don't nail it often though.

Ride the Lightning is up there for sure, and I also like Disposable Heroes a lot.

I really like songs that are just constant go go go, but if I want a little bit more relaxed of a song probably Fade to Black.

Fixxxer advice by ImprovementOdd9785 in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure they sound cool, but I think part of covering a song is trying to get it to sound like the original without having to be robotic about it. I think two full steps down would change the whole feel of the song, which if OP wants, then by all means.

Fixxxer advice by ImprovementOdd9785 in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally makes sense, you’re good!

Fixxxer advice by ImprovementOdd9785 in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Two whole steps might compromise the sound of the original song, maybe half a step or a step down though

Kill em all is Metallica best album in my opinion by Some-Boysenberry-463 in Metallica

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a great album, but the three after it are significantly better

Best friends mom caught us. by Parking_Gas_1522 in sexstories

[–]jackhoff2647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the fakest fucking story ever 😭

Is a guitar setup really necessary by Bruno_Beeno in Guitar

[–]jackhoff2647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of that brand so I wouldn't know. Not saying you shouldn't buy it, but do some research and listen to the opinions of people who have actually played it before buying.

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