Just another day in the yard. I've seen so many snakes this summer, and I was happy to spot this one when I had my phone already out. I'm in SW Ontario, Canada. Eastern Garter Snake, I believe.
I've been in the market for a hollow or semi-hollow for awhile, and Long and McQuade had a Gibson and this beauty. Played both for a solid 10 minutes, but the Gibson neck felt like a stiff 2x4. This one just rang out so well and felt better to play. I was happy to save the money, and take home a guitar that really makes me want to play
While closing up the garage, I noticed this noodle friend on the stones in the driveway. I took some pictures ans allowed him his space, of course. Nice to see the young ones on the property. There's a healthy population just on my land alone.
Just here to ask if there's an orange mustang without the stripes?
I got so pumped when Fender intro'd the rallye orange in the player ii series, this last week, but guess what model is the only one that doesn't come in that colour.....😑
I totally didn't suck when I was a drunk asshole. What do I do?
Limited Player in Oxblood w/ pure vintage 64s, and limited player plus with the JB/59 combo. Both with ebony boards, compuond radius on the HH
Update: It's with the heaviest heart, and utmost sadness, that I tell you she was hit on the road last night. I was out locking the garage, and a car flying way over the speed limit hit her. I put on gloves and ran over, but there was nothing I could do. The local wildlife authority advised us not to interfere, and that she knew what she was doing, when we wanted to take her in a tarp, down to the riverbank. This is the last time I don't interfere. Better the turtle be where it didn't intend, than ever have to be crying while I take a poor creature off the road because of careless, inconsiderate assholes.
For two days now, this friend has parked herself in the driveway. She may be trying to lay eggs (or she may be a he), but the gravel isn't deep, and the ground beneath is pretty solid. I've re-located the dog's lead and taught the kids to keep their distance and not to disturb her/him. I love living next to a river🐢
Hope everybody's having a great Tuesday!
I'm FINALLY building a board to jam through my SuperCrush 100 and 2x12, after some time messing with a Helix, and realizing I'd much rather just play, than tinker endlessly. In the pics above, is what I have for pedals, currently. I just bought a Dispatch Master, amd I plan to buy a stand-alone delay to go with it.
A few questions for you all, and I fully understand that the answers are a lot about matters of taste and what we all personally like.
I know FuzzFaces can be finnicky to a degree. Do they work best before a drive section, directly after the tuner? My goal with it is to do the Hendrix strat thing, where it gives sparkle with the volume rolled off, mostly.
Where do you all like to put your boost pedals? Boosting the signal before drives, or giving the drive section a lift? How will it affect my modulation if put after drives?
I have no clue where comps belong in the grand scheme of things
Thanks for any and all input/suggestions/anecdotes!
I want to play stuff like Death Cab, Mogwai, Explosions in the sky.... Want nice, round cleans, with the ability to get gritty and thick. Pedal board is under construction as we speak.
Which of these works best, and how much of the same ground do these two cover?
I'm in the market for a short scale guitar. I have smaller hands, and I'm not really a big dude. That hasn't stopped me from playing anything I can get my hands on. I bought a JMJM a couple years ago, but I want to travel further down the offset road,and venture into short scale versions.
I'm looking to play stuff like Death Cab (Ben has a sig stang), Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai.... I want to be able to have the nice ringing cleans, but also get abrasive with it. I don't use the tremelo system very much on any guitar, so that's not a deal breaker.
I guess another question I have is whether or not these guitars cover a lot of the same ground?
Thanks for any help!
So, I'll try to be concise. I want to play some indie, post rock, punk, etc., and have some ambience. I guess not full-on, lost in the sauce, wook-level ambience, but be able to create some atmosphere. Think of how Death Cab can fill the room without getting off the rails. I also want the ability to get stoned and lose myself completely, and make my wife think I've melted into the floor once in awhile.
I have a JHS 3-series delay, already. I have their hall reverb, as well. I've been looking for a delay and a reverb pedal (buy once, cry once) that can be staples of my board. I would like to have an "always on" delay, that just adds a little depth to chords and such. If I use the 3-series for that, which delay pedal,and which reverb are best for this? I've looked at the Strymon Timeline and El Capistan,and really like both a lot. For Reverbs, I've really liked the Flint, and it seems like a classic. Would a combo of the El Cap/Flint be bpth practical for all uses, and still let me get off the rails a good bit when I want? I feel like a Big Sky is probably overkill on the reverb.
I guess I just need a little info on how certain pedals go together, what combos of delay and reverb pedals make the magic happen, and any other anecdotes you folks may have with your own experiences.
ALSO, I have a Helix LT that I don't really use a tonne, because I've moved to using my Super Crush 100 with an Orange 2x12. I'm finishing a long awaited pedalboard to play through it. I have an offer for a like-new HX Stomp and mint Strymon Timeline for it. What are your thoughts on that as a trade deal?
I appreciate any and all input/feedback on this. Just kinda workshopping....