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1 hour ago, randythoades said:

I thought that the GDI21 was a guitar sim with DI in it's own right? I have one and have always used it as such.

Not sure it will react properly with the Pod going into the front end, it isn't designed with that in mind. You will always be running the amp sim from the Pod into the amp sim on the GDI21.

As you say, just try it and see...

If you only need 2 sounds, I would just have 2 GDI21 (or 2 different amp sim pedals) on a board and turn on or off as needed.

I did think of that, but the Pod is full of FX too, noise gate/compression/reverb/delay etc. 

I guess this is a try it and see situation, but I need to find out how to use a Pocket Pod live.

The plan was to connect the Pod to a DI, but as the GDI21 has a DI out it will give a bit more versatility.

I only need 2 sounds, clean and dirty, which I will get from the Pod. But if I need to change between them mid song I can use a clean Pod sound, and kick on a dirty GDI21 sound. 

I'm guessing noise gate full on in the Pod?

Guitar > wireless > Pocket Pod > GDI21 > PA

many years ago when I played classical guitar, I was never without an emery board, and a clear nail strengthener. 

Among other things, I'd like to see total fret access. 

For once this is actually a genuine question - is it any good for metal?

5 hours ago, Dad3353 said:

Any good..?

Pretty accurate

On 20/05/2021 at 08:48, ezbass said:

https://www.davapick.com/picks

Probably going to buy one of these too. Probably the jazz one.

If ever they manage to do a convincing nylon string model, I'd be tempted.

How does it sound?

On 30/05/2021 at 14:12, ChrisDev said:

I totally forgot I started this topic 
I've had it for a while now and it's absolutely fabulous !

A Princess Isabella Benson Tribute with Piano black finish and gold alloy frets

Was looking for the 'Wow' like, and there isn't one!

Withdrawn.

On 06/06/2021 at 22:12, Stub Mandrel said:

Well that's not very exciting.

I was hoping you'd throw up on the front row or something.

Sex Pistols anyone? 

I ended up buying these. The thickness is the same for all, 0.6 and 1.2, but the material for each is different with different levels of 'flex'.

The green is the stiffest, followed by red then black. Ideally I'd want the green pick but with the black softer pick.

Good advice from all above, the only thing I would say is that for me playing along to a metronome is slightly less boring than watching paint dry.

Playing along with drums can make things a bit more interesting, plenty of free apps available on the t'internet.

Also playing along with songs can be good as this will also work your 'ear' as you find the key and how to fit the licks.

There are no absolutes. 

At a gig you might expect ZZ Top to be wearing denims, or you might expect them to be wearing suits. They're gonna be awesome regardless.

Flying V's may be associated with metal, but when they came out lots of Country bands were using them.

Billy Duffy uses his Gretch in The Cult. No Rockabilly in sight!

On 12/04/2020 at 20:25, Skinnyman said:

who are your favourites, the guys (or girls) who’ve influenced you or had the most profound effect?

 

Those are 3 different questions, and for me there a 3 different answers:

Favourites

Ray Burns (Captain Sensible)

Roberto Aussel

C.C. DeVille

Influenced

Francis Dunnery

Paul Gilbert

John Williams

Profound Effect

My mate Mark

My first classical guitar teacher

Kee Marcello

Excitement and nervousness share similar physiological symptoms, so adjusting your mindset can help..

If you like gigging, the next time you feel nervous about it, tell yourself 'I'm not nervous, I'm excited!' and smile while you're saying it.

"even a fake smile — can have a positive impact on mood. Essentially, triggering certain facial muscles by smiling can "trick" your brain into thinking you're happy".

Psychology innit! 

1 hour ago, ezbass said:

https://www.davapick.com/picks

wowzers! Interesting. I'd want to try before I bought, especially at those prices, but in the current climate that may be frowned upon.

On 18/05/2021 at 23:14, ezbass said:

One of those control pick type things, thin at one end, thicker at the other. Or just DIY one with a nail file or similar.

I usually use Jim Dunlop stubbies for lead, so filing isn't an option.

What are the control picks?

So if I'm recording a Niles Rodgers type funky guitar part, I'll use a thinner bendy pick, but if I'm recording a shred solo, I use a solid pointy fat pick.

The question is, what to do live when I have to play both?

Is this why people have picks on the mic stand? 

Since I stopped playing for the band that I played guitar in, I visit here a lot less.

Guitar is a genuine Gibson copy

In terms of lyrics, context is everything.

eg. in the USA they refer to University as 'school', so an American band singing about waiting for a girl after school, isn't necessarily as bad as it sounds.

Although it probably is 

On 18/09/2018 at 15:13, adamg67 said:

 I thought I'd relearn a few obvious AC/DC things, so I had a listen to a couple of early albums. 

The thing about AC/DC (and to a similar extent Status Quo) is that there are so many bands doing bad cover versions.

Reason being, on first listen the songs do sound simple. But take a closer listen and they are doing all kinds of interesting stuff. Malcolm especially, is always using different inversions, and different octaves, which usually get missed when other people play them.

Gibson Melody Maker Flying V. Upgraded with an adjustable Tone Pro bridge, and an Iron Gear Hot Slag HB.

Comes with a Flying V hard shell case.

Will put pics when I get around to it.