Guitar FAQ's - Page 5

Fritz · 3rd December 2004, 02:27 PM

Ah, right!

Daveoftheband · 10th December 2004, 02:08 PM

can i take my LTD guitar and fit it with an 81 active and spend less than £50 getting it FITTED

BlAcKeNeD · 13th January 2005, 10:30 PM

guitar tech in sound control fits them for £12.50, and I even got mine back on the same day

I_got_a_mohawk · 14th January 2005, 12:44 AM

What about adding active pickups to a passive guitar, doesnt it cost more? cus they need to add a battery compartment ? (just out of curiosity)

BlAcKeNeD · 14th January 2005, 10:37 AM

if the guitar has a scratch plate then it shouldn't really be a problem as it could be put in there but if the guitar tech has to cut out a compartment then it should cost more, maybe around 20 to 30 pound but if you getting charged 50 buck then personally I'd walk away. O r just be original andget something rather than an emg, like possibly a seymour duncan full shred or a dimebucker hotrails humbucker should satisfy your whiskey fueled guitar needs.

parsley lion · 14th January 2005, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wee_midden

was it wise to cut random chunks out of the body of my oh so delapidated fender squire strat?

if by "cut" you mean "smear" and by "chunks" you mean "butter", then i would say no...by which i mean "yes".

Daveoftheband · 19th January 2005, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlAcKeNeD

if the guitar has a scratch plate then it shouldn't really be a problem as it could be put in there but if the guitar tech has to cut out a compartment then it should cost more, maybe around 20 to 30 pound but if you getting charged 50 buck then personally I'd walk away. O r just be original andget something rather than an emg, like possibly a seymour duncan full shred or a dimebucker hotrails humbucker should satisfy your whiskey fueled guitar needs.

£50 is a rough budget because i had no idea about this sort of thing but thats cool cheers

SuperMike! · 11th May 2005, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceboy

technical question: how come tone frequency is measured in hz, but so is pitch frequency...? how can that work? does it work that way? am i horribly mistaken? argh!

Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz) as that is the unit of measurement. Wether the frequency is "pitch" or "tone" is irrelevent, it's just a case of us hearing frequencies in different ways. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Rosco the Bosco · 11th May 2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperMike!

Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz) as that is the unit of measurement. Wether the frequency is "pitch" or "tone" is irrelevent, it's just a case of us hearing frequencies in different ways. Correct me if i'm wrong.

correct!

SuperMike! · 11th May 2005, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosco the Bosco

correct!

My degree has been of some use then

redmanifesto · 7th August 2005, 02:52 PM

I've been looking at the Ibanez S520EX as a potential new purpose, have tried it against similar instruments (Ibanez S-series, some EMGs, some Jacksons) and came to the conclusion that I like it very much: comfortable fast neck, good body shape, and light.

I just don't know anyone who owns one. Anyone able to give me the word on how it holds up when being played in anger, on a regular basis?

deadmike · 7th August 2005, 03:42 PM

now, if your an angry man, what you need to look for is a good neck fitted with a top quality BRAND NAMED set of machine heads. if your thumping those strings like a red headed step child its wise to spend a bit of cash on your pegs. the rest should really be down to how well the guitars set up. thats solid advice for any brand of guitar. unless anyone can think of something else?

be prepared for fret wear. the angry players bane...

I_got_a_mohawk · 7th August 2005, 05:36 PM

try and get a fixed bridge aswell, those floating floyd rose-style bridges wont hold up for an angsty . . . i mean angry player :smug git:

and as mike said, get some decent tuners on there, something like the locking grovers should do

Kristin · 30th August 2005, 10:07 PM

Hey there...Just curious. I've wanted to get the fender telecaster too. Heard it's real good but, is it good for rhythm guitar? or more lead based? Thank you. Kristin

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Quatorze

My guitar, telecaster, has quite high action. It is a really fun guitar to play. I`ve played other guitars but my guitar just has a good feel. Others agree. But other guitars I`ve played are easier to play.

My Question: If I had my action adjusted, is it likely that the playability would go down?

3rd December 2004, 02:27 PM	#61 (permalink)
Fritz Uzi Lover Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,038 Band: Pretty much everything I touch turns to gold. Don't know what bands I play in? You should get out more you sad fuck!	Ah, right!

10th December 2004, 02:08 PM	#62 (permalink)
Daveoftheband Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mainly Dundee Posts: 2,676 Band: a parting shot/sunsetsquad	can i take my LTD guitar and fit it with an 81 active and spend less than £50 getting it FITTED

13th January 2005, 10:30 PM	#63 (permalink)
BlAcKeNeD Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,491	guitar tech in sound control fits them for £12.50, and I even got mine back on the same day

14th January 2005, 12:44 AM	#64 (permalink)
I_got_a_mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blairgowrie Posts: 4,733 Band: Spengler	What about adding active pickups to a passive guitar, doesnt it cost more? cus they need to add a battery compartment ? (just out of curiosity)

14th January 2005, 10:37 AM	#65 (permalink)
BlAcKeNeD Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,491	if the guitar has a scratch plate then it shouldn't really be a problem as it could be put in there but if the guitar tech has to cut out a compartment then it should cost more, maybe around 20 to 30 pound but if you getting charged 50 buck then personally I'd walk away. O r just be original andget something rather than an emg, like possibly a seymour duncan full shred or a dimebucker hotrails humbucker should satisfy your whiskey fueled guitar needs.

7th August 2005, 02:52 PM	#71 (permalink)
redmanifesto Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Falkirk Posts: 47 Band: Fiorina	I've been looking at the Ibanez S520EX as a potential new purpose, have tried it against similar instruments (Ibanez S-series, some EMGs, some Jacksons) and came to the conclusion that I like it very much: comfortable fast neck, good body shape, and light. I just don't know anyone who owns one. Anyone able to give me the word on how it holds up when being played in anger, on a regular basis?

7th August 2005, 03:42 PM	#72 (permalink)
deadmike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: in a pub Posts: 592	now, if your an angry man, what you need to look for is a good neck fitted with a top quality BRAND NAMED set of machine heads. if your thumping those strings like a red headed step child its wise to spend a bit of cash on your pegs. the rest should really be down to how well the guitars set up. thats solid advice for any brand of guitar. unless anyone can think of something else? be prepared for fret wear. the angry players bane...

7th August 2005, 05:36 PM	#73 (permalink)
I_got_a_mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blairgowrie Posts: 4,733 Band: Spengler	try and get a fixed bridge aswell, those floating floyd rose-style bridges wont hold up for an angsty . . . i mean angry player :smug git: and as mike said, get some decent tuners on there, something like the locking grovers should do

31st August 2005, 08:37 AM	#75 (permalink)
Rosco the Bosco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,634 Band: No, i've never been Banned.