EPTGuitar Thread - Page 47
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Teoita
Italy12246 Posts
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LeperKahn
Romania1845 Posts
Any thoughts? Apparently it is used on Young Lust by Pink Floyd and Who's That Lady by the Isley Brothers'. Those two songs have great sound in my opinion. This would be my first pedal. It does look a little expensive imo. (But what do I know, I've never gotten a pedal before.) | ||
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SixStrings
Germany2046 Posts
I'm trying to find a decent metal axe to complement my Fender Standard Stratocaster, and I absolutely love the shape. Will that baby do, if I decide to slap on some EMGs somewhere down the line? | ||
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Sewi
Germany1697 Posts
On March 13 2014 18:38 SixStrings wrote: What do you guys think of the ESP LTD F50? I'm trying to find a decent metal axe to complement my Fender Standard Stratocaster, and I absolutely love the shape. Will that baby do, if I decide to slap on some EMGs somewhere down the line? I think buying a cheap guitar and trying to make it a good guitar by putting in EMGs doesnt work! What is most important about the guitar (imo) is how it plays. If you want to invest 200-300, you can't expect to get a great guitar. The money you have to invest to put in EMGs (EMGs, Pots, etc...) is better spent on a better guitar imo. That's probably not what you want to hear but experience shows that buying cheap = buying twice. Keep that in mind and also, dont buy because of the shape of a guitar. Durability, Playability and sound are way more important. | ||
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Teoita
Italy12246 Posts
That said, LTD's from the 250 series upwards are actually pretty good instruments imo. | ||
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ArAyA
Turkey20 Posts
 Check my Jason Becker Serrana Cover and please don't forget to support Jason Becker from;http://jasonbeckerguitar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jason.becker.1253 https://www.facebook.com/jasonelibecker https://twitter.com/jasonelibecker | ||
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Sewi
Germany1697 Posts
On March 17 2014 06:10 ArAyA wrote: Hey Guys Sc2 Master Terran here Check my Jason Becker Serrana Cover and please don't forget to support Jason Becker from;http://jasonbeckerguitar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jason.becker.1253 https://www.facebook.com/jasonelibecker https://twitter.com/jasonelibecker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-kdNvPjetk Nice cover! What exact model is your guitar? Are you playing through an AXE FX? | ||
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Teoita
Italy12246 Posts
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docvoc
United States5491 Posts
On March 17 2014 08:46 Teoita wrote: I'd like to learn how to play slide, does anyone have any tips? From my professor of guitar, get an old pocket knife, you'll look more badass. | ||
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netherDrake
Singapore1831 Posts
Not the best cover on Youtube, and I admit I made some parts easier by not using strict alternate picking for some runs (which Petrucci probably does). A huge milestone for me though, this is the first DT solo I've managed to finish. Comments are appreciated! | ||
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mindjames
Israel323 Posts
On March 18 2014 01:03 netherDrake wrote: Hey guys, I just did a cover of Dream Theater's Innocence Faded outro solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxIYEKyO5iQ Not the best cover on Youtube, and I admit I made some parts easier by not using strict alternate picking for some runs (which Petrucci probably does). A huge milestone for me though, this is the first DT solo I've managed to finish. Comments are appreciated! That was spot on, dude. Well done! | ||
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ArAyA
Turkey20 Posts
Pre-Amp/Effects Processor: Axe Fx Ultra Also good job netherDrake... and my new video | ||
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Mikau
Netherlands1446 Posts
On March 18 2014 01:03 netherDrake wrote: Hey guys, I just did a cover of Dream Theater's Innocence Faded outro solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxIYEKyO5iQ Not the best cover on Youtube, and I admit I made some parts easier by not using strict alternate picking for some runs (which Petrucci probably does). A huge milestone for me though, this is the first DT solo I've managed to finish. Comments are appreciated! As a new player I see the benefit to alternate picking, but why would it be a problem if you don't strictly alternate pick? How would you benefit from doing it the harder way if that doesn't give you any actual benefit (apart from practice?). Serious question btw, not being an asshole. | ||
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Teoita
Italy12246 Posts
Same goes with chords: start off with open/barre/power chords, then add 7ths, sus/add chords, etc etc. Generally just take it slowly. | ||
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bjornkavist
Canada1235 Posts
On March 17 2014 08:46 Teoita wrote: I'd like to learn how to play slide, does anyone have any tips? An actual Lap Steel? Or just slide on a regular steel string? Either or, I recommend getting familiar with open tunings like Open D (DADF#AD) or open G (DGDGBD) as the shape of the slide itself limits the note combinations you can create so understanding your tunings and the notes you are playing is very important. Check out some music that incorporates Slide to get a feeling as to how you can move the slide to get certain sounds. Wilco is a great rock/alt country band with lot's of slide in their music. + Show Spoiler + | ||
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Teoita
Italy12246 Posts
Any particular exercises or general things i should work on? | ||
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bjornkavist
Canada1235 Posts
On March 25 2014 04:52 Teoita wrote: Thanks for the answer! I meant a regular guitar (acoustic in my case). I'm thinking about tuning mine EADGBD so it's partially open G and partially standard, and i can get a best of both worlds kind of thing. Any particular exercises or general things i should work on? Ya dropping that high E to D is a good choice, makes it really easy to play nice twangy melodies. I'd recommend just familiarizing yourself with how to hold the slide to get the best sound (google images), and really just fool around a bunch to find out how to get the sounds you want. It's not a far departure from regular playing once you are comfortable moving the slide around.Good luck! The world needs more slide players Also just regular folk fingerpicking patterns can be useful when playing slide! | ||
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pebble444
Italy2497 Posts
On March 24 2014 19:50 Mikau wrote: As a new player I see the benefit to alternate picking, but why would it be a problem if you don't strictly alternate pick? How would you benefit from doing it the harder way if that doesn't give you any actual benefit (apart from practice?). Serious question btw, not being an asshole. I learned different picking rythims just trying to play the songs i like. I realised this after i have somewhat learned them, i really mostly play on my own or accompany someone. You have to listen to music you like and want to play and try to emulate it. If you see rock is very downwords picking only. On the reggae you can strum d/u/d and then mute it, if you play by yourself, or play only the downs or ups as is most roots reggae. But it really comes down to what music you listen to. Listen to how are they picking and try to emulate, and if its too difficult pick an "easier song" | ||
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LeperKahn
Romania1845 Posts
On March 25 2014 04:52 Teoita wrote: Thanks for the answer! I meant a regular guitar (acoustic in my case). I'm thinking about tuning mine EADGBD so it's partially open G and partially standard, and i can get a best of both worlds kind of thing. Any particular exercises or general things i should work on? To hear some awesome slide: everything by this guy | ||
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Sewi
Germany1697 Posts
Still have to find a better tone and need thicker strings, but here is a first video of me trying it out at home. If people are interested I can write a detailed review when I played the guitar a bit more. | ||
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