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Forum: Technique and Style 06-03-2005, 06:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,983
Posted By fastelvis
Many multi-effects pedals have a "slow...

Many multi-effects pedals have a "slow gear" effect.
Boss GT units have it and can combine (assign) with other effects (like EQ or volume) to the expression pedal. Toss in some guitar tone control...
Forum: Technique and Style 06-03-2005, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By fastelvis
Drums & my delima

Super - your drums sound ok, but the snare gets pretty repetitive. I feel the pain - it takes a lot of time to work in the variations to a drum track to give it a human pulse. After all, were...
Forum: Technique and Style 06-03-2005, 05:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 999
Posted By fastelvis
To tap or not to tap

Thunderstruck is pure neck tapping (hammer-ons and pull-offs), but done entirely with the left hand. Try using your index finger only on the B string. There are "pull-offs" between each note...
Forum: Technique and Style 06-03-2005, 05:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 851
Posted By fastelvis
Slides - material choices

Working with a band out of Dallas and several old tunes involving slide applications have come up (Walsh, Floyd, ZZ). Using a small chrome pinky slide. I'm pretty good with control (even on low...
Forum: Technique and Style 06-03-2005, 04:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By fastelvis
Catatonic vs. Pentatonic

Gen has it nailed. I have had huge (Howard Huge) feedback from a synthetic solo structure I call "mixing it up" which uses a combination or major and minor pent scale segments.

Disclaimer - I say...
Forum: Technique and Style 06-03-2005, 03:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By fastelvis
Pinch harmonic and scream

The pinch Andrew detailed is correct. Most guitars however have a "sweet spot" for each string, making this happen more consistently. This has to do with scale length, tuning pitch, and induced...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-13-2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By fastelvis
The lock nut you put on is not the same height as...

The lock nut you put on is not the same height as the old one. The solution is changing the nut height, not the bridge height.

Kahler tremelos always used small, thin sheets of metal to shim up the...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-13-2005, 01:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,390
Posted By fastelvis
Did it buzz at the shop when you tried it out?

Did it buzz at the shop when you tried it out?
Forum: Tech Talk 03-13-2005, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By fastelvis
If you get up to five springs and the claw is all...

If you get up to five springs and the claw is all the way in, need to get some lighter guage strings, man!

If you were at three springs (common), you may not like the feel of four. You can move the...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-13-2005, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By fastelvis
Most likely, no. But that's not to say you won't...

Most likely, no. But that's not to say you won't like it. Depends a lot on what kind of guitar amp you have and the sound you are looking for. I find the sound I want from my amp, then mic it to...
Forum: Tone and Effects 03-13-2005, 12:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,022
Posted By fastelvis
PRS - I think you may be hitting it with the...

PRS - I think you may be hitting it with the speakers & humidity. -Thanks.

I must clarify, the rig never sounds "bad", just not quite there sometimes. The difference is fairly subtle but playing it...
Forum: Songwriting 03-11-2005, 12:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,925
Posted By fastelvis
Aside from what is considered "standard...

Aside from what is considered "standard arrangement", a couple of tips I received from successful songwriters:
1. The song should tell a complete story.
2. It should allow simple imagination to...
Forum: Tone and Effects 03-10-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,022
Posted By fastelvis
Primativ - Jeeez....Wall voltage, that's a good...

Primativ - Jeeez....Wall voltage, that's a good thought. Of course I'm not sure what it was before. I need to notate input voltage on my Monster PS when I hear any differences. This unit should...
Forum: Tone and Effects 03-09-2005, 04:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,749
Posted By fastelvis
Jeez...how heavy was he before I saw him a couple...

Jeez...how heavy was he before I saw him a couple of months ago? He still looks - fat.....

Blues at lightspeed - never a good combination. Thank God he only spends 3 minutes there.........
I...
Forum: Tone and Effects 03-09-2005, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By fastelvis
I use two GT-3's with a pair of Peavey Classic...

I use two GT-3's with a pair of Peavey Classic 50's. Boss suggests you route the GT output to the amp's clean (normal) input for combo amps. Check your utility settings to be sure your GT is set...
Forum: Tone and Effects 03-09-2005, 03:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,022
Posted By fastelvis
The changing ear

Hoping to get some general feedback from anyone who understands my, er... problem (?)

It seems like my rig is feeling "dead" lately. I've check all the tubes-OK, speakers-OK, stored settings on the...
Forum: Gear Discussion 03-02-2005, 05:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,710
Posted By fastelvis
Pony - Check your wiring - a 1 meg pot should...

Pony - Check your wiring - a 1 meg pot should shut off anything. Check it with an Ohmmeter to be sure it's really 1 meg. Also, if a load resistor is used (read below) check its value. These can...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-23-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By fastelvis
Congrats! Brings back some memories....I once...

Congrats!

Brings back some memories....I once had a '72 SG, cherry. Slick little guitar until it got smacked at a show and cracked behind the nut at the headstock. :( Traded it for a Tele. God, I...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-23-2005, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By fastelvis
250 is not a lot of dough so you need to shop a...

250 is not a lot of dough so you need to shop a bunch. Grab your axe and head to every music store and pawn shop in town. If you rely on floor effects to get your distortions, check out the solid...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-23-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By fastelvis
Running AB'd amps has some great advantages. ...

Running AB'd amps has some great advantages. When not running in stereo, I run a pair of AB'd Peavey Classic 50's, both in the lead channels, just dialed up different.
I never really have any...
Forum: Gear Discussion 02-23-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By fastelvis
I own a pair of the Peavey Classic 50's and they...

I own a pair of the Peavey Classic 50's and they are a great amp. I'm looking at changing the speakers (Blue Marvel), which in my opinion break up too soon and too much for heavier musical styles. ...
Forum: Guitar Basics 02-15-2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,383
Posted By fastelvis
All correct. Repitition will solve your problems...

All correct. Repitition will solve your problems but don't work it too hard though. Practice a segment for 10-15 minutes, then play something else and come back to it later.

Sometimes I find the...
Forum: Guitar Basics 02-15-2005, 12:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By fastelvis
I guess there are a couple schools of thought on...

I guess there are a couple schools of thought on beginner guitar quality. Sure, the high action cheap ass acoustic will strengthen your fingers and finger tips, but does absolutely nothing to...
Forum: Guitar Basics 02-14-2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By fastelvis
I think I will just play both of them right now. ...

I think I will just play both of them right now. Maybe a medley!

"There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is smoke on the water"

Kung Foo Fighting from that Geico commercial, now that's...
Forum: Guitar Basics 02-14-2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By fastelvis
Gary is a great guitarist, and even more...

Gary is a great guitarist, and even more impressive considering he started out as a drummer. It will take you a while to fully grasp his stuff. Neil will be a little easier.
Like Doc said - Amazon...
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