I love that cab though. It's apparently an old Mesa/Boogie cab from the 80s. Looks like a piece of grandma furniture.
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Also, worthy of like my 5th repost. JoBo is just incredible. 30 years from now, I hope regarded as highly as SRV/Hendrix/Clapton are today. Such an unbelievable talent.
So I'm just taking up bass to go with guitar and looking at an amp that will work for both. I have a Spider 3 75w that works fine but I've also been tempted by the Blackstar 5w stack just to play round with tube sound and was wondering if anyone had used one (so just general what it's like in terms of sound) and/or if it would play well with a bass through it. Only live in a 1br apartment currently so no room for a larger size really, and even the spider is pretty much headphones only.
http://www.dwmusic.com.au/store/prod...reverb_ht-5sr/
http://www.dwmusic.com.au/store/prod...reverb_ht-5sr/
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Supposedly he stands out even in a group known for egos, though. One of my current favorites is Derek Trucks, and he seems too quiet to be a douchebag.
Learning a little bit of slide is on the agenda, someday.
Learning a little bit of slide is on the agenda, someday.
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Well, fuck. I wanted to like this Korg Pandora thing, but it turns out to not be true bypass. It sucks tone like a motherfucker.
Back to Guitar Center with you.
Back to Guitar Center with you.
I love the bass line in that song, too. If I ever pick up bass, that's one I want to learn to play. Doesn't sound too hard either.
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Feels like this belongs in general but whatever.
Daughter Will be 8 this year and great time to get her into Guitar size wise(she is really into drums despite being decent at it) and while violin or of the like is pretty cool nothing compares to jamming on a guitar. So I am wondering, acoustic or electric? I am thinking electric for versatility like head phones if she wants to practice quietly, pedals etc. but dragging an amp around gets old. Upsides of acoustic are portability/pick up and play which I think would keep her playing it more in general.
Any advice from the vets would be appreciated, even first guitar stories would really help. Thanks.
Daughter Will be 8 this year and great time to get her into Guitar size wise(she is really into drums despite being decent at it) and while violin or of the like is pretty cool nothing compares to jamming on a guitar. So I am wondering, acoustic or electric? I am thinking electric for versatility like head phones if she wants to practice quietly, pedals etc. but dragging an amp around gets old. Upsides of acoustic are portability/pick up and play which I think would keep her playing it more in general.
Any advice from the vets would be appreciated, even first guitar stories would really help. Thanks.
Does she have a preference? That's really the important thing, which she is going to be more into playing.
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Acoustic pros: Makes more noise easier. Probably a bit more "girlish" and less lesbian-rocker than an electric. Cheap, easy to tune, easy to change strings on. Tons of easy songs to learn so she won't lose interest quickly.
Acoustic cons: Easier to break, because kids break things. Louder than an electric when practicing, so you'll hear it all the time (that's why they call it "acoustic" after all..). String changes can be a pain in the ass with inexpensive ones, because the bridge pins wear out quickly.
Electric pros: Easier to play than an acoustic, better for small hands. Can take more abuse. Still easy to change strings on, probably a little easier than an acoustic. Practice is quiet, so you won't hear her unless she's plugged into the amp. Can use thinner (lighter gauge) strings, which are also easier to play and easy on small hands. Easier to play chords on.
Electric cons: When plugged in, you'll hear it, and probably drive you nuts. Requires a bit more maintenance than an acoustic to keep it playing well. Lighter strings break easier and more often.
As long as you don't mind doing the odd string change for her when she's starting out, it's really a coin toss. If you think she'll stay with it, get her an acoustic. It'll build better fundamentals and hand strength. If you just want to get her started on the cheap with something that makes noise to see if she'll like it, IMO go for an electric.
A bunch of brands make 3/4 scale / mini sized guitars for kids. Something like this is only $100 and just fine for an eight year old:
Electric:
Amazon.com : Squier by Fender Limited Edition Mini Strat Electric Guitar Bundle with Strap, Tuner, Picks, and Polishing Cloth - Blue : Electric Guitar Packages : Musical Instruments
Acoustic:
Amazon.com: Oscar Schmidt OG1 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar - Natural: Musical Instruments
They're both going to be shitty, but if they end up being dust collectors, you're only out $100. (Plus another ~100 for the amp on the electric side.) If she ends up still playing a year from now, get her something a bit nicer. I've given lessons to a ton of kids over the years, and the ones that stick with it and really enjoy it tend to take pretty good care of their instruments. (Kids who don't give a shit, on the other hand, don't.)
Acoustic cons: Easier to break, because kids break things. Louder than an electric when practicing, so you'll hear it all the time (that's why they call it "acoustic" after all..). String changes can be a pain in the ass with inexpensive ones, because the bridge pins wear out quickly.
Electric pros: Easier to play than an acoustic, better for small hands. Can take more abuse. Still easy to change strings on, probably a little easier than an acoustic. Practice is quiet, so you won't hear her unless she's plugged into the amp. Can use thinner (lighter gauge) strings, which are also easier to play and easy on small hands. Easier to play chords on.
Electric cons: When plugged in, you'll hear it, and probably drive you nuts. Requires a bit more maintenance than an acoustic to keep it playing well. Lighter strings break easier and more often.
As long as you don't mind doing the odd string change for her when she's starting out, it's really a coin toss. If you think she'll stay with it, get her an acoustic. It'll build better fundamentals and hand strength. If you just want to get her started on the cheap with something that makes noise to see if she'll like it, IMO go for an electric.
A bunch of brands make 3/4 scale / mini sized guitars for kids. Something like this is only $100 and just fine for an eight year old:
Electric:
Amazon.com : Squier by Fender Limited Edition Mini Strat Electric Guitar Bundle with Strap, Tuner, Picks, and Polishing Cloth - Blue : Electric Guitar Packages : Musical Instruments
Acoustic:
Amazon.com: Oscar Schmidt OG1 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar - Natural: Musical Instruments
They're both going to be shitty, but if they end up being dust collectors, you're only out $100. (Plus another ~100 for the amp on the electric side.) If she ends up still playing a year from now, get her something a bit nicer. I've given lessons to a ton of kids over the years, and the ones that stick with it and really enjoy it tend to take pretty good care of their instruments. (Kids who don't give a shit, on the other hand, don't.)