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Forum: Gear Discussion 05-22-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 25
Posted By aschleman
Okay, this is an interesting one. First,...

Okay, this is an interesting one.

First, Jasmine is a sub brand of Takamine. It's like the Squire to Fender or the Epiphone to Gibson.

Secondly, are we positive this is BRAZILIAN rosewood?...
Forum: Gear Reviews 05-16-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 129
Posted By aschleman
Replied in the other thread that you created.

Replied in the other thread that you created.
Forum: Music Theory 05-16-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 271
Posted By aschleman
Theory is one of those things in music where...

Theory is one of those things in music where people who study it will tell you that you definitely need to learn it and the people who never learned theory will tell you not to bother with anything...
Forum: Recording 05-16-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 157
Posted By aschleman
Is your acoustic an acoustic/electric? If so,...

Is your acoustic an acoustic/electric?

If so, you can buy very inexpensive computer interfaces that allow you to hook your guitar up to a computer and record directly in. 50-100 bucks should set you...
Forum: Gear Discussion 05-16-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By aschleman
Not familiar with the specific pickups but make...

Not familiar with the specific pickups but make sure you know whether your guitar is wired with 4 wire humbuckers or 2 wire humbuckers before you buy the wrong ones...

Generally for an all around...
Forum: Gear Discussion 05-16-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 294
Posted By aschleman
This debate has raged for years - And to keep it...

This debate has raged for years - And to keep it short:

Buy what you can afford.

If it were 15 years ago I would say definitely US made. Not so much anymore. If you can afford a US strat, go for...
Forum: Gear Discussion 05-16-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 115
Posted By aschleman
I have a strat with both and they both have their...

I have a strat with both and they both have their uses...

Maple is generally a little brighter in tone and really resonates the higher frequencies.

Rosewood is a bit more balanced while adding a...
Forum: Gear Discussion 05-16-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 50
Posted By aschleman
It's always hard to build a tone when you're...

It's always hard to build a tone when you're adding that many pedals at once. I would suggest start with just one pedal at a time.

First, find a clean tone that you like without any pedals. Just...
Forum: Gear Discussion 05-16-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 100
Posted By aschleman
In general flatter radius fretboards (12")...

In general flatter radius fretboards (12") would give you more playability. 9.5 in fret board radiuses are more for vintage feel and vibe. But they tend to "fretout" when you're bending strings. What...
Forum: Gear Discussion 03-22-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By aschleman
The trouble shooting process for this issue would...

The trouble shooting process for this issue would start at the switch and work away from it...

Low volume, intermittent signal - Probably a lose wire or connection somewhere. The volume going in...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-28-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Posted By aschleman
Just wanted to say that I agree with everyone and...

Just wanted to say that I agree with everyone and that I'm glad to hear people on the forum be supportive of the idea rather than negetive.

Guitarists can get a bit snobby about things like this....
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-28-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 204
Posted By aschleman
Please, if you could, further explain your...

Please, if you could, further explain your definition of "full". I ask only to better understand what specific sound you're trying to get.

Any time I talk to someone who is inquiring about a Fender...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-25-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By aschleman
Generally, a switch contact will be scratchy but...

Generally, a switch contact will be scratchy but not completely quit working. Usually when the output is ZERO, it's becuase there is no contact to the source. You can probably download a schematic of...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-25-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By aschleman
Bad ground. Most commonly at the ground point on...

Bad ground.

Most commonly at the ground point on the input jack or at the ground point at the bridge. If you have noticed your input jack coming loose or wiggling around...... it's the ground...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-25-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By aschleman
My outlook on straps is: As long as it keeps my...

My outlook on straps is: As long as it keeps my guitar from hitting the floor and doesn't give me blisters, that's the strap I'll use.

I use Fender straps.... I will never pay over 30 dollars on a...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-25-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 156
Posted By aschleman
Any amp with a 1/4" input will allow you to...

Any amp with a 1/4" input will allow you to plug any of those instruments into it... Generally, the differences between bass amps, acoustic amps, and electric guitar amps are just the prupose they're...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-25-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 236
Posted By aschleman
This is a pretty vast subject... but just a...

This is a pretty vast subject... but just a little more insight.

Les Pauls get their sustain from a combination of things... Les Pauls use a set neck construction which mates the neck securely to...
Forum: Tone and Effects 02-25-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By aschleman
The way I have always looked at it: Multi effects...

The way I have always looked at it: Multi effects units like the POD,Boss GT series, Digitech RP or GENX series, etc... are great writing and song sculpting tools. They give you great versatility and...
Forum: Tone and Effects 02-13-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By aschleman
First, know that there are a differences between...

First, know that there are a differences between Vibrato effects and Tremolo effects. Tremolo effects don't effect the pitch of the note you're playing when it's activated - rather it's more of a...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-06-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By aschleman
I would suggest the 339... it gets a nice...

I would suggest the 339... it gets a nice in-between tone that's not quite total solidbody and not quite total hollowbody. I have been looking into that same model for quite some time... I, on the...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-01-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 190
Posted By aschleman
Usually buzzing is associated with stray voltages...

Usually buzzing is associated with stray voltages which might be present without sufficient grounding. Double check that your black wires are securely grounded (earthed - to some people). The...
Forum: Gear Discussion 01-17-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By aschleman
With your specific amp, the Fender Twin Reverb,...

With your specific amp, the Fender Twin Reverb, you don't have a master volume to be able to control the overall output in relationship to the channel output...

Something that players can do in...
Forum: Gear Discussion 01-16-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By aschleman
I would say that the Tubescreamer would be a good...

I would say that the Tubescreamer would be a good play in this case. Fender Twin Reverbs are great amps for clean tones. They are just very hard to push into overdrive without getting VERY loud. The...
Forum: Gear Discussion 01-10-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By aschleman
I was going to suggest exactly what you said the...

I was going to suggest exactly what you said the GC tech did.

The 3 bolt necks on the CBS-era strats were flawed by design. There was a reason that Leo Fender designed them with 4...
Forum: Gear Discussion 01-10-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By aschleman
It's a pretty common question. First, don't...

It's a pretty common question.

First, don't assume every Fender Stratocaster is made in the United States. Throughout the history of the company they have been made in Japan and Mexico as...
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