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Post by nessmonst on Jan 14, 2017 20:16:46 GMT
Q:When is a 'Techie' not a 'Techie'? .................................................. .................................................. A:When he/she can't find the trussrod on a guitar that has one!! Regards David PS --Lucky escape Glen..I wouldn't trust that 'techie' with a guitar pick!
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Post by nessmonst on Dec 26, 2016 11:09:57 GMT
More shocking news --another icon departed--can 2016 get much worse?--probably!--but I pray not! Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Dec 24, 2016 15:57:10 GMT
Sad news indeed--another icon gone! RIP Rick Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Dec 23, 2016 13:04:37 GMT
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Post by nessmonst on Nov 14, 2016 10:56:56 GMT
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Post by nessmonst on Oct 27, 2016 18:59:33 GMT
As I have expressed in several previous posts--'God bless the marketing men-believe in them--go with them and spend your money with them on their products--they obviously need it'. Does Hank use,benefit or endorse this particular product? I don't know-- that would be a sensitive area but I suspect not! But £66 is a lot to pay for a lesson!!! Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Oct 25, 2016 16:14:30 GMT
No Phil--that was an Epiphone Casino which was made by Gibson in their Kalamazoo factory--it is pretty much the same as a ES330 ie hollow body (no centre block) and p90's -- a lovely guitar--I used to have one in the early 70s but due to unrelenting sustained pressure by a mate swopped it for his goldtop LP deluxe with his promise that should he ever wish to sell it I would have first option--I sold his LP cos I already had a cherryburst deluxe. My 'mate' later sold the Casino to another party for silly money cos he said 'too much feedback'--I was raging!! Don't know for sure but the one George is playing may even have been Johns which he subsequently stripped and refinished natural--maybe someone more knowledgeable on this site would have a better idea. Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Oct 25, 2016 9:56:45 GMT
Both John & George are using Vox Defiants --a 50watt all s/s amp with built in trem/distortion & reverb and a 3 way tone shaping circuit.--3 models in this range--the Conqueror @ 30watts,the Defiant as described and the Supreme @ 100watts --none used valves Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Oct 21, 2016 13:56:08 GMT
A bit more practice and I think the drummer will have it!! Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Sept 23, 2016 18:55:34 GMT
Carl Wayne who sang with The Move? Many years ago (circa Blackberry Way) I played at one of their touring gigs in a support band in Cookstown N. Ireland --what a group--simply brilliant! The Searchers were over here a few years ago playing the Waterfront in Belfast--their old magic -live!! Don't know if the Hollies ever came over here though.
Regards
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Post by nessmonst on Aug 8, 2016 8:44:47 GMT
Looks good at first gander but it appears the left one has a thicker body (not necessarily a bad thing because I believe some Squiers have a thinner body than a US or Mex made strat) and the headstock shape is a little less 'delicate' than the Squier.The important thing is the price, sound and playing experience. Theres a load of stuff on You tube about replica guitars--some positive but mostly derogatory--particlarly Chibsons. Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Jun 9, 2016 15:14:18 GMT
Always knew a strat was tough--certainly a lot tougher than that dick head who was trying to smash it The exercise should only be afforded to 'worthy' geniuses who use it as a form of 'artistic expression'(think Hendrix/Townsend)and even then I'm not sure!! Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on May 23, 2016 9:56:50 GMT
To add my tuppence worth on setting a floating trem on a strat heres a excerpt from a solution I posted on the site a couple of years ago --and it still works regardless of what way the springs are orientated or how many you use if you get the 'balancing act' right!!
Post by nessmonst on Feb 14, 2013 at 3:12pm
'Everyone seems to have different ideas about setting the floating tremelo on a strat--I've tried all already mentioned but have found that within reason any combination of string gauge and number of springs used will keep in tune using the set up method I use. The 'physics' of this method assumes that if the tension of the springs is set exactly equal to the tension presented by the strings and that there is no strings bind on the nut or bridge (of course this should be checked). If you can achieve this 'happy equilibrium' the guitar should l return to pitch after even the most violent whammy exertion!--Heres the secret that works for me!
a)Remove tremelo back cover--remove old strings--loosen the trem springs--ensure that the bridge mounting screws are not so tight as to prevent up/down travel of the bridge--restring with the gauge of your choice and tune the strings well above pitch--This will have the effect of pulling the trem block towards the butt end of the guitar.
b)Insert tremelo arm and pull it upwards-- the tremelo block is now pulled forward (towards the neck). You will observe that there now is a gap between the tremelo block and the guitar body
c)Place a shim of wood or similar material (approximately the full width of the trem cavity)cut to the right size into this gap and release the trem arm so that the trem block is pulled forward again by the tension of the strings and grips the inserted shim fairly firmly
c) Check that the bridge is in the preferred floating position and tune and adjust the action and intonation as desired.
e)Now we have the guitar tuned and set up the way we want but the trem is 'locked'--heres the fiddly bit.On a flat surface--table/bench or whatever lay the guitar on its back.Holding it so that we can access the trem spring screws from underneath (awkward I know ) tighten the screws bit by bit so that the trem block is again pulled towards the neck and the shim slips/falls out.If the guitar is set up to your taste keep the shim for possible future use.
If you have done this correctly you should now find that your string /spring tension are equal and provided that there is no nut/bridge string binding.You can now wobble away and the tuning should return to exact pitch. I have been able to set up many strat trem type guitars with differing string gauges/number of springs and using this method where even dive bombing and severe use of the trem leaves the tuning unaffected.
This set up is harder to explain than actually do--and of course it goes without saying never force anything in its application.'
Tuneful wobbles to all David
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Post by nessmonst on May 13, 2016 10:59:23 GMT
Great stuff! Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Apr 30, 2016 13:11:54 GMT
And not an echo unit or whammy bar in sight!! David
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Post by nessmonst on Apr 20, 2016 15:37:40 GMT
Very sorry to hear about this When I was gigging when we were bringing kit in or out of a venue one of us always attended the trailer to prevent light fingers.No so easy if you're a solo artist tho'!! Do hope you get your Q20 back but realistically its probably gone Its not as if it isn't hard enough to entertain folk without some s**t nicking your kit Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Apr 10, 2016 21:54:40 GMT
Thanks very much chaps--got it sorted and working fine now! Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Apr 10, 2016 19:00:06 GMT
Hello All I'm trying to download a file of my Magicstomp with EFTP patches using the M/S sound editor so that I can send it to Charlie to have the EFTP validated The Editor is set up OK and the midi and ports setup OK but when I run 'receive bulk' I get error 'bulk receive time out' Anyone any ideas whats going wrong?
Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Mar 30, 2016 10:56:50 GMT
I remember reading that when John Lennon was asked by a reporter 'Is Ringo the best drummer in the world?' he answered 'he's not even the best drummer in the Beatles'. Having heard post Beatles work I rate McCartney--listen to some of his efforts on his first solo album ie 'Kreen -Akore' Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Mar 18, 2016 12:52:21 GMT
I've often read that the actual output of the AC30 is in the region of 120watts (not 30w). Interested to know if this is actually the case and if so does that mean that the AC15 would have a comparable output of 60watts? Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Mar 17, 2016 20:03:52 GMT
Smashing!! David
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Post by nessmonst on Mar 14, 2016 11:09:15 GMT
I've always fancied one of these and, unable to locate one(or afford if I could) a while back I sourced and purchased a rosewood neck and a billet of solid rosewood for the body --I was going to build my own replica. Have made many enquiries about the project and learned some interesting details --ie the reason for the maple sandwich etc. Biggest concern would be the finished weight which would make the guitar very uncomfortable to play --so I'm examining weight relief routing etc. Doubt if a CS example would ever make these shores so I'll probably never know what the weight of their reissue is or how it is achieved (if at all).Any input appreciated Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Feb 29, 2016 13:31:29 GMT
'.or you Brits got ripped off by shop owners' My goodness--who would ever have thought such a thing??? Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Feb 15, 2016 19:47:53 GMT
I agree with Paul Doubtless a very versatile tool with loads of 'twiddling' opportunities but I think it sounds very sterile and 'plastiky'--no warmth or richness---reminds me of a neutered wasp in a jam jar Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Jan 24, 2016 16:31:25 GMT
Zither??--I reckon thats an Autoharp that JS is playing. Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Dec 17, 2015 10:18:31 GMT
Where abouts on the board Tommy? If its only happening on the higher frets it would sounds as if you just need to raise the bridge saddles slightly on those 2 strings. What gauge were you previously using?--Going down a gauge often causes this type of problem--nothing too serious. If its happening at the other end it would indicate that the slots in string nut are cut too wide/deep for that gauge and it would mean adjusting/replacing the nut. There are some tech tips on the Stew Mac website for filling slots that are too large with a mixture of baking soda and super glue to build them up,allowing it to dry and then recutting them. If you're hands on type of guy you could try that--otherwise seek pro help Regards From Co Armagh David
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Post by nessmonst on Dec 5, 2015 13:51:37 GMT
Amazing--makes one wonder about all the hype out there re choice of timber,poly or nitro ad infinitum Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Dec 5, 2015 13:37:03 GMT
Agreed Paul!! D
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Post by nessmonst on Dec 5, 2015 11:43:05 GMT
Doubtless the Roland is versatile with its switchable outputs,light weight etc and its price isn't bad but I still hear a 'sweeter' sound from the Fender. Regards David
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Post by nessmonst on Nov 29, 2015 10:55:19 GMT
Christmas??---Bah-humbug!! D
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