I’m not a big effects guy (I like to play the instrument with my hands, not my feet), so a multi-effects pedal is just fine for me. Get a good amp tone, throw on a little chorus and reverb to give it a roomy sound, and I’m good.
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If you’re looking to replace your Les Paul with a lower-priced alternative, Rondo’s LP-style guitars are good.
Haha, I think I nailed it with a Big Muff. I’ve posted this here before, but since it’s relative: [media=youtube]sp2MLOuUyqs[/media]
Don’t hate on me hitting a couple of wrong notes. I did it from memory after not playing the game for an easy 10 years.
Saikyo Edit: goodm0urning, I’ve checked out the Agile guitars at Rondo. I hear that they’re pretty awesome. If the Artist falls through, then I’ll probably consider an Agile. Might even get that Agile 8-string anyway!
Warpticon, are you EVER going to get your 360 back? Or are you just not accepting my friend request because you’re scared of being Hundred-Hand Bitch Slapped? Do I have to come to Little Rock again to lay the smack down? 
Line 6 is giving away Pod Farm for 30 days.
Do I need to get anything to use this on my Mac? Meaning, do I have to purchase some other line6 product before or can I just d/l and run wiht it?
I have decided to ditch the idea of getting a B.C. Rich Chuck Stealth and found a new guitar that I would love to have one in the near future. Gibson reissued 1961 SG. As much as I would love to own the god father of death metal’s axe, I suddenly have a change of music that I want to play, more Sabbath/70’s heavy rock. And I think what would benefit or add to the overall sound would be vintage tube amps and some good fuzz boxes. I’m starting to find what tones I would like and after playing my esp with emg 81s, it’s great for metal and such, but I kinda want to get passed that for now and get a warmer fuzzier tone. I’m thinking about getting an early 70’s marshall super lead with vintage cabs or just get all Orange gear. If anyone has any suggestions on amps in regards to wanting to play heavy rock please do so.
Get an amp simulator, so you’re not screwed if you plunk down the cash for an amplifier and have another change of heart.
I’m in almost the exact opposite position, I really wanted (still do) to spend some money on getting a good bluesy/classic rock tone but I recently joined a band and would much rather spend the money upgrading my gigging gear. So instead of the nice little Vox AC4 + Agile LP/Fender Strat I was thinking about getting I’m saving up for a Vader 2x15 and ENGL Savage or SE 6L6. :rock: :rock: :rock:
It’ll only work with an approved line 6 product, but at least you’re not paying extra for the program/plugin. Sadly, this one won’t work with an ilok key.
how can i get into guitar? i’ve always really wanted to learn but didn’t know where to begin.
i have an ibanez rg2ex2 and a roland microcube.
there are a million resources for learning guitar these days, even many video lessons on youtube available.
true. but i want to know how y’all started.
I got a guitar, fucked around by myself for a few months, and learned approximately one riff. Eventually, I started taking weekly lessons, which lasted for a few years.
What I did was a combination of things. I went to Barnes and Noble, gathered a whole bunch of guitar books, scale books, and blues books, and just took notes on the majority of them, trying to figure out what was important to learn about guitar and what wasn’t.
I then acquired as many classic rock/blues songs as I could, ranging from stuff to the Stones, to Zeppelin, to Metallica, to B.B. King, and listened to all of it, looking for licks and phrases to practice. If I hear something interesting, I’ll either look for tabs or tab it out myself, and learn it.
I also had a friend who played guitar, so we would jam together once in a while to figure out what the other person was learning/found interesting, and just compare techniques and what we knew.
Otherwise, it was lots of research and lots of practice. The worst part about learning guitar, IMO, was the constant need to practice, and the sheer volume of information you have to sift through. There’s really just too much of it.
I got a book and learned the major stuff like the 7 chords in minor and major and the pentatonic scales and I coupled that with learning a bunch of Metallica songs and other novelty songs. Then I learned more songs from different artists and bands and practiced a lot.
Nah, I’m pretty set on wanting to play heavy rock. After spending months playing Sabbath stuff I absolute love that style of music, and it’s not just only Sabbath but other heavy rock stuff like Pentagram, Kyuss, Sleep, Acid King etc. Though I won’t just blow a ton of money on gear that I havn’t tried, but I have tried a Gibson standard SG a while back a loved how fast the neck was and how overall lite it was compared to a LP. Like many people that gave me advice in the past, I will probably not be completely satisfied with tone and will most likely be spending time and money on a quest to find it.
You can try to self learn, but as I found out, I didn’t have the motivation or commitment to do so. That means either knowing someone that plays to teach you or paying for lessons. I would highly suggest taking atleast a few months of lessons just so you can have someone help you begin learning and that they will prevent you from having bad habits(poor hand placement, strumming with your entire arm, etc).
Practicing is probably my favorite part. Nothing is more rewarding than playing what I want, however I want, for how long I want. It’s my ultimate stress relief.
I played a Parker P-series guitar through a Bogner Alchemist 212 Combo. Needless to say, as soon as I have $2000 I want to purchase both.
During my first year or so, I didn’t have to try to motivate myself to practice. I wanted it. I had guitar on the brain, every minute of my waking day.
I’ve settled down a little since then, but I still don’t consider it a chore to get a guitar in my hands and put in some time.
By happenstance, I will soon be acquiring a Schecter C-1 Diamond Series guitar. It seems nice, though I’ve only played it once. I think my first order of business will be to put a DiMarzio 36th Anniversary PAF in the bridge, which will make it sound like sex.
I had a Bogner Alchemist 212 and it was super nice. Unfortunately I had to return it do to a financial problem but I loved every second of having it.
Haven’t had the chance to try out a Parker yet.