GeekChat! http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/ GuitarGeek - GeekChat! - Guitar Gear Forums en Sat, 18 May 2013 07:45:11 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/geekimages/misc/rss.jpg GeekChat! http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/ Crowther Website? http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/crowther-website-108760/ Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:36 GMT hi

was thinking of getting the double hotcake, when I came across this clip. This is what the guy says :

"*PLEASE NOTE!* Despite my references in this video, Crowther Audio | Home of the Hotcake, Double Hotcake, and the Prunes & Custard Guitar Pedals is NOT affiliated with Paul Crowther or his products and should be disregarded entirely. My apologies to Paul for the mix-up."

Here's the link:Crowther Audio: Double Hotcake (general overview) Les Paul to Bassman - YouTube

I saw the website, it looked legit to me, now I am confused. Any help?

Thanks ]]> Stompboxes eezyE http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/crowther-website-108760/ pedal order question http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/pedal-order-question-108759/ Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:11 GMT distortion> graphic eq>behringer gdi 21 (set to clean - tweed-clean-center) > delay. did i got the graphic eq and...]]> my current pedal order is wah>distortion> graphic eq>behringer gdi 21 (set to clean - tweed-clean-center) > delay.

did i got the graphic eq and behringer gdi 21 placement right; or is it behringer gdi 21 then graphic eq?

Thanks! ]]> Stompboxes lestat http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/pedal-order-question-108759/ Line6 Pod HD Pro mint original box - 625$ shipped http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/sale-40/line6-pod-hd-pro-mint-original-box-625%24-shipped-108758/ Thu, 16 May 2013 12:24:56 GMT Line6 Pod HD Pro Mint with Original Box | eBay ]]> For Sale outkastin2g http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/sale-40/line6-pod-hd-pro-mint-original-box-625%24-shipped-108758/ Looking for a new AMP suggestions? http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/amplifiers-9/looking-new-amp-suggestions-108756/ Thu, 16 May 2013 05:14:53 GMT I am looking for a combo, all tube, preferably a 1x12, or 2x12, nothing too large. I love fender amps for their clean tone, but I don't care to much for their overdrive channels. I've been out of the 'amplifier loop' for a while, so I'm not sure what's new and awesome. My budget is around $500-$600, and I need something with at least 2 channels, clean, and a thick creamy OD. I play a dynamic style, where I will be footswitching, so It'll definitely need a foot switch. Recommendations anyone? ]]> Amplifiers ampengine http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/amplifiers-9/looking-new-amp-suggestions-108756/ Bridge Pickups, Single Coil vs Humbucker, http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/guitars-6/bridge-pickups-single-coil-vs-humbucker-108755/ Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:43 GMT I think it's easier to play single coils songs with humbucker than the other way around. It's nice to have more than one guitar but I'd like to hear your thoughts on getting through a gig with one guitar. I feel just as comfortable with 2 pickups as I am with three, even though there are a lot of cools sounds on a Strat. It really comes down to the bridge pickup for me. I think the bridge-middle combination is a good alternative to a single coil bridge. I've never played a guitar with coil splitting. ]]> Guitars Charles http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/guitars-6/bridge-pickups-single-coil-vs-humbucker-108755/ Momentary/selectable Killswitch pedal design http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/pedal-building-mods-projects-44/momentary-selectable-killswitch-pedal-design-108754/ Sun, 12 May 2013 20:33:37 GMT I just came up with an idea on building a kill switch type pedal into my signal chain. Without going into too many details, I'm currently running a three line parallel fx system each with their own uses. On the third line I want to build a foot switch with a selectable momentary switch and was wondering if anyone has seen any or had any pointers on types of switches used or any other features that I may have not thought of to make it better. Since I'm thinking its going to be completely passive (requiring no power) it shouldn't be too hard to make unless I missed something. Cheers. ]]> Pedal Building, Mods and Projects SebastianAMP http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/pedal-building-mods-projects-44/momentary-selectable-killswitch-pedal-design-108754/ Dragging Pictures http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/user-rigs-25/dragging-pictures-108753/ Sun, 12 May 2013 00:12:33 GMT Anybody else got a dream rig on their desktop? Mine goes, Gibson Les Paul Fender Eric Johnson Strat Jackson King V Kirk Hammett Wah Deja Vibe... Anybody else got a dream rig on their desktop? Mine goes,
Gibson Les Paul
Fender Eric Johnson Strat
Jackson King V

Kirk Hammett Wah
Deja Vibe
A B Box

Vahbruch Chorus Lutherdrive
Wampler Faux Tape Echo Sun Face
EVH Flanger
Fender Twin Reverb JTM 45

My dream rig for Metal would be
EMG 81-85
Jackson King V
Jackson Soloist
Kirk Hammett Flying V

Kirk Hammett Wah

Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
TC Electronics G Force
Ground Control ]]> User Rigs Charles http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/user-rigs-25/dragging-pictures-108753/ Volume drop after like 20 minutes http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/amplifiers-9/volume-drop-after-like-20-minutes-108752/ Fri, 10 May 2013 16:36:15 GMT I've got a Traynor YCV20, bought it secondhand a year ago.

After about 20 minutes of playing, the volume drops out almost completely. It still passes signal, but very quiet. I notice it gets hot, but sometimes it'll come back after about 10 minutes even if I leave it on.

Any idea what's wrong? I whacked the tubes with a pencil and nothing happened. ]]> Amplifiers Moo http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/amplifiers-9/volume-drop-after-like-20-minutes-108752/ Very Basic Recording Interface http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/laptop-software-45/very-basic-recording-interface-108751/ Tue, 07 May 2013 14:36:01 GMT Hey guys,

I've actually been around before but couldn't remember my old account (its been awhile) so I went ahead and created a new one. Any help with this would be extremely appreciated.

I'm currently working on a Java application for a school project that will allow me to record guitar (or bass, keyboard, any analog sound basically) into a sound file. Java is set up to default read recording data from your computer's microphone. My problem is, I don't have anything except the onboard microphone on my laptop, and as you can imagine, its fine for running small tests, but actually trying to record guitar sounds awful. I'm on a very tight budget so I'm not looking for something thats going to allow me to make pristine sounding recordings, just a basic microphone setup for my laptop that will allow me to record electric or acoustic guitar at fair quality.

I also imagine I would need some sort of mixer or DI box to plug into my laptop along with the microphone? I know a lot about computers but absolutely nothing about recording sound. ]]> ccleary2 http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/laptop-software-45/very-basic-recording-interface-108751/ Seeking pedalboard tips http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/seeking-pedalboard-tips-108750/ Fri, 03 May 2013 17:51:21 GMT Hello everyone, my board consists of: Big Muff USA, TubeScreamer TS9, MXR Phase 90, Boss GE-7, Digitech RP 255 (for FX such as Whammy and such),... Hello everyone,

my board consists of: Big Muff USA, TubeScreamer TS9, MXR Phase 90, Boss GE-7, Digitech RP 255 (for FX such as Whammy and such), Line 6 DL6 and additionally Digitech Jamman (old version).

Now I have some questions:

1. Is this a good order?

2. Most of the times, my guitar signal sounds very silently. It is as if it is extremely filtered. By what, i do not now.

3. The RP255 can be used as a volume pedal or reverb pedal. Is this a good idea? Or should i put the multifx close the the first pedals of set it up even as the first pedal??

Thanks ]]> Stompboxes jeromebertrem http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/seeking-pedalboard-tips-108750/ Boss DD delays - do they all produce noise? http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/boss-dd-delays-do-they-all-produce-noise-108749/ Thu, 02 May 2013 12:33:33 GMT So I had two TC Nova Delays. Found them too noisy for my use, so I sold them. For most people they weren't that noisy, but I just seem to be really anal about it!!

I used to have a DD7 and that too was noisy. Not massively so, but a low level white-noise wooshing sound - it wasn't THAT noticable until you compared it against just plugging straight into the amp.

Putting it in the FX loop isn't an option. I like going into the front of a distorted amp.

So... are all the DD units like this? Particularly the DD5 because of the tap-tempo input.

I have a Boss RV-3 which is a delay+reverb combo, and it does not produce noise in the same way, but also does not have tap tempo; hence the reason for asking!

Should I just grow a pair of balls and accept that they're gonna be a little noisy?! ]]> Stompboxes Amberience http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/boss-dd-delays-do-they-all-produce-noise-108749/ Hiwatt Hi-Gain SER 100w Head http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/sale-40/hiwatt-hi-gain-ser-100w-head-108748/ Wed, 01 May 2013 12:04:03 GMT Check it out here: Hiwatt Hi-Gain SER 100w Head UK Hand wired | eBay... Check it out here:

Hiwatt Hi-Gain SER 100w Head UK Hand wired | eBay

Thanks ]]> For Sale jake_rm http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/sale-40/hiwatt-hi-gain-ser-100w-head-108748/ Changing jacks on russian big muff http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/pedal-building-mods-projects-44/changing-jacks-russian-big-muff-108747/ Wed, 01 May 2013 02:35:09 GMT I ripped the crappy plastic jacks off and am going to rehouse the whole thing. I know input is the stereo jack. Where do the wires go? Where do... I ripped the crappy plastic jacks off and am going to rehouse the whole thing. I know input is the stereo jack. Where do the wires go? Where do the wires go on the output side as well. I'm doing something wrong.... ]]> Pedal Building, Mods and Projects Musician78 http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/pedal-building-mods-projects-44/changing-jacks-russian-big-muff-108747/ Boss DS-1, What are they used for? http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/boss-ds-1-what-they-used-108746/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:07:44 GMT You see them in rockstars rigs. I know there are modded versions.
I've used a plain one as a solo booster, it's okay but there are better pedals out there. So, what's so special about this little $49 pedal ]]> Stompboxes Charles http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/stompboxes-7/boss-ds-1-what-they-used-108746/ New Tele! http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/guitars-6/new-tele-108745/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:04:28 GMT I'm buying my first Telecaster this month, a G&L ASAT Tribute.

While building my own Tele is a goal of mine, I've decided I want to get playing one now, and not have to rent one.

After much shopping around, trying out various American Special and American Vintage, and even a "Hot Rodded" Telecaster with a SD mini-hum in the neck position, I came across the G&L one. It had a lot of unique features that I liked, and were important to me, such as:

-Jumbo frets. All of the Fender ones have skinny vintage frets or modern frets, and this G&L had massive ones.
-Individual brass barrel saddles. Compared to vintage style uncompensated, 60's style threaded barrel, or modern Strat-style saddles, these are exactly what I'm looking for.
-Vintage-style bridgeplate. This is the kind that can mount an "ashtray" cover over the bridge, not that I plan on using one.
-Agathis/Poplar body with black poly paint job. I might strip this down to check out the grain, and maybe refinish it in a different color (Banana yellow?)
-G&L Tele pickups with adjustable pole pieces. Both are open coil, but the neck pickup is about the same size as a lipstick Tele pickup. Twangy enough for me right now, but not nearly as good as that ash-body American Special I tried out. Looking at Rio Grandes if I do change them out.
-White pearloid pickguard.

I'm sure a few people on this forum have played/owned G&L's before; any advice or comments? ]]> Guitars Insomniak http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/guitars-6/new-tele-108745/ Double neck guitar build. http://www.guitargeek.com/chat/guitars-6/double-neck-guitar-build-108744/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:24:30 GMT Hey everyone!! It's been a while since my last post but i'm back with another. It's been a bit of a rough year so far(I wont go into any details, but I will say it's nothing to do with any of my music gear just personal stuff.) Anyway I have been working on a guitar build project since mid february a double neck SG style guitar(i'll post a couple of pictures of it.) I was getting ready to start putting in the bridge and tailpiece stud anchors and got to thinking about something, I know that there's a ground going to one of the bridge's but is it just one or will both bridges need to have a ground? If any one out there read's this and can advise me on this I would greatly appretiate it...thank's much.

Check out the pictures, i'm really happy :Dwith the way it came out for my first start from scratch build. I even did the finish and believe me that was a bitch to get it to look the way it does.
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