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Mr. Daystar
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Oh, I remember reading about some guitar semi-god talking about discovering and using the Ebow on his latest album in the eighties. As a big fan of making sustain grow, this concept engraved itself on my mind. I am somewhat astonished I do not own an Ebow, yet.
Mr. Daystar
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You can also get a stomp box for sustain. Some amps have it too. I'm not sure if my Line 6 has it, amongst it's many effects. I haven't tinkered with it in awhile. I was thinking about putting my bass through it, to see how things sound, I just need to keep the deep lows to a minimum and the volume reasonable, so I don't pop the speaker.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
You can buy one on Musicians Friend. They sell them for about $800.00. They have a few colors, and he just added a new shape to his line up. If I'm not mistaken, he and his ****** made his first guitar out of an old mahogany door.
Mr. Daystar
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I posted this mainly because I want Sup's reaction to this....interesting thing? I can't think of a better word than thing, to describe it. I think it's from a German company. It has some very interesting features, that seem like they would be beneficial to someone that likes to tinker with different tones and appreciate the experimental side of music. I could see this being great for a band like Devo, back in the day, and does bring to mind a sort of electronic, new wave sort of vibe.
I posted this mainly because I want Sup's reaction to this....interesting thing? I can't think of a better word than thing, to describe it. I think it's from a German company. It has some very interesting features, that seem like they would be beneficial to someone that likes to tinker with different tones and appreciate the experimental side of music. I could see this being great for a band like Devo, back in the day, and does bring to mind a sort of electronic, new wave sort of vibe.
Devo rocked
Mr. Daystar
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Jeff Beck's gear went up for auction, and according to a different article, set some records. I guess his oxblood '54 Les Paul was the one that set that record. If I come across the other article I'll post a link, There's some very interesting equipment in his collection. It seemed like he had a lot of road worn gear, but not case queens, or collectable, for the sake of collectable. Which I actually like because it all tells the story of his journey. I find it a little odd, when people buy new guitars, that have been "aged" by the manufacturer to look like they have a history on the road.
Jeff Beck's gear went up for auction, and according to a different article, set some records. I guess his oxblood '54 Les Paul was the one that set that record. If I come across the other article I'll post a link, There's some very interesting equipment in his collection. It seemed like he had a lot of road worn gear, but not case queens, or collectable, for the sake of collectable. Which I actually like because it all tells the story of his journey. I find it a little odd, when people buy new guitars, that have been "aged" by the manufacturer to look like they have a history on the road.
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I have seen videos about guitars experimenting with concepts like this over the years, and am torn, in most cases, as in this one:
Love the idea of unlocking the 'locked pickup' issue, but...
The solution of liberating the pickups withouit looking like a ... makeshift experiment from a electrics for teens box is a minus. I love classic guitars too much. If someone could build a Strat with pickups that are slideable freely to and fro, maybe hooked to the instrument on rails or so, that would be my fave
Mr. Daystar
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Way back when, Gibson offered a bass with a pick up that could be moved. I think the model was called, "the Grabber". Or, you could just add more pickups!
Mr. Daystar
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I love the tones you can get of the electric Spanish style guitars. I would want a bridge pickup too, but warm mellow sound they have is something I like very much. I love the ES-175, and my favorite guitarist, Steve Howe is known for playing one. I also like the sound of a Gretsch semi hollow body, though it's far more a rock a billy vibe, then the jazzy tones you get from Gibsons. And they just look beautiful too.
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Do you watch 'Norm's Rare Guitars' on Youtube?
I can get lost in these videos, looking at those classic guitars, basses, etc., and listening to the guys and gals playing some tunes.
