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I don't know the song concerned (and I'm a drummer, so...), but I tried this and barre the 12fret 'G' and 'B' strings, so never get an open 'G'. I used only upstrokes (no pick; I never knew how to use 'em...), and use the Ring finger to alternate between the B-15 and the G-14. I can't get stupid fast (did I say that I'm a drummer..?, but it sounds clean to me. Not sure if this helps at all.

I'd echo the above ^^.

A Thinline Tele Deluxe is a fine beast indeed. Well worth considering, I'd say.

Good evening, @PaulThePlug, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

(Tongue in cheek, mostly...)... When you're next in France, bring it here; it's exactly the style of guitar that I affection (I have archtop Hofners and Samicks, guitars and basses; an Aria wouldn't go amiss...). It would get played..! On a more serious note, adding a floating p/u would be maybe the 'least-worst' option, and reversible to boot. Re-wiring with different p/u's etc would be a real waste, I'd say, both of the guitar and any money spent on parts swapped in. Storage..? Hmm... Who knows what your style may evolve to in the coming decades..? A bit of a long shot, though. No, I think the best thing would be to give/sell it to someone who will appreciate it for its intrinsic qualities, and even its provenance. How to find such a person..? Hmm... A tricky one. When are you next in France..? ...

Good afternoon, @Screaming Dave, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good afternoon, @twingytwangy, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Can't help with the search, I'm afraid. No clue at all, sorry; except Govan Guthrie, maybe..?

Good afternoon, @PRC, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I'd suggest that the best answer for this question would come from a decent guitar tutor near you..? It needn't be a long set of lessons, just one or two, so not expensive, but it would set you on the best path for your objectives, give advice as to any corrections to faults creeping in, and prevent any more long-term issues from a physical health standpoint. We can't see your location, but there is probably someone near you that could be recommended by a Member here. Worth considering..?

I'm not sure that this is right (or I've misunderstood..?). Once the looper has 'recorded' the loop, it will replay exactly as recorded. If the OD pedal is before the looper, the loop replay will always be 'clean', and never affected by the OD being switched on or off. If the loop is 'recorded' with the OD engaged, the loop will always play back with that effect, but the 'live' guitar would be either 'clean' or OD, depending on whether the OD was on or off. I don't see what advantage could be gained by having the OD after the looper, as it would affect both the 'live' guitar and the pre-recorded loop; both would be affected by the OD at the same time. Disclaimer : I'm a drummer, and, when I play guitar, it's always 'clean', and I don't have a looper.

Electro_Harmonix propose this ...

Here's a good entry into doing it all on the guitar. It won't work for 'cowboy chord' strumming; some new technique may be needed to adapt your style... Walking Bass lines for Guitar... I would add that this site is a great resource for all guitar-oriented stuff; I've been using it for years.

All I can think of is a Rutherford-style organ pedal board, played with the foot, but most of 'em are expensive, and drive MIDI devices (no sound of their own...). An octave pedal, picking up the sixth string, maybe..? Can you not just play enough of a bass line on the sixth string, à la flatpicking, country style..?

I think you've seen this..? ... Maybe a source for parts would be a certain 'KiOgon' on the sister site..? He's highly respected, and knows all there is to know about these things. Any help..? PS : Is that unconnected wire an earth for connection to the metal bridge..?

You've inherited a very fine amp, in need of restoration, but certainly worth it. It's the current model, Fender 59 Bassman LTD (a reissue, not the original '59 version...), and should be an easy repair to at least get it working again. There should be no problem with getting spares, as it's still made and sold (new price : around £2000...). There could be only two major snags : are all four speakers in good condition, and how much does the cosmetics mean to you..? If it's not been subject to damp, or poor storage, a technicien would have no bother fixing it up, to whatever level of 'original' you'd be happy with. Take it to a reputable valve amp technicien (give us your location; there may be someone recommended close by...) and get an estimate. It will be a fine amp once restored. It would be a shame to sell it 'as is', as the Buyer would have to trust that it's an easy fix, if it is currently mute. Once mended, these fetch a decent second-hand price, as they are good amps. In its current state, maybe £50-100 or so; restored, more like ten times that.

Photos would help a lot, as there have been several Bassman guitar amps made, over the years, and a lot depends on its age as to what it might need doing. In most cases, and without seeing the model, I'd say that it needs to be confided to a competent valve amp repair technicien, as there are many pitfalls and safety issues with some older models. On the other hand, these amps are, in the repair trade, very well known, with few surprises for someone experienced. If the amp is simply mute, the reason could be quite simple to fix (again, by an expert...), but it would need checking over to be sure that it won't become dangerous (read 'lethal'...), and that any old parts are in a fit state to give years more fine service. These are, in general, excellent amps, and upkeep is minimal, once they have been correctly serviced. My own very old '60s Bassman 50w head had its first service a few years ago now, and is good for another half century, I'd say. Take a couple of pictures, though, for a better view of what could be required. Hope this helps; meanwhile... Have a great day Douglas

It's difficult to tell from the video, but it seems to me that the most benefit is for the Player, who hears the guitar better; this is accentuated by the placing of the recording microphone, I think. I'm not sure that there's much impact on the forward-projected sound (ie : for an audience...) or for more 'normal' recordings, placing the mic elsewhere. On the other hand, I see no real downside, either, so... why not..? I would hope that the 'plug' is kept in place by a small magnet or similar, so as not to get lost..?

You might like to cast your glance in the 'P90' direction, as being single coils with versatility ..? A split-coil humbucker guitar might suit, too. I have Xaviere Thinline with such humbuckers, which sounds fine through my Jazz Chorus amps. Just a thought on options...

Very tasteful, and a welcome change from some of the current production sounds (yes, I'm old..!). I'll have look at the software, too (although there's little chance of me getting sounds like yours ; I'm a drummer..!)

So the flight case needs to be protected by being in a flight case, which will need protection by being in a flight case, which will need protection by ... Zzzzzzz ...

Box carpentry is not that hard. Have you a buddy or brother-in-law that could help..? Wood cut by the local DIY shop... I modelled it first... Here is the top half, perched on our Ampeg ... Worth thinking about..?

Can't go wrong with this one, offered on our very own Marketplace section by a trusted member. Way below your target budget; is that so bad a thing..? Yamaha Pacifica Tele-type guitar, ungraded ...

Good afternoon, @Crappy Axe, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good afternoon, @Oscarperguit, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.