Larryz
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+1 on not trying to turn a Fender Twin up high enough in volume to try for an OD type of breakup as it's an amp that's made to play clean at high volume. It's hard on the ears and you'll need ear protection if you go into its high-volume settings. I seldom ever ran mine above the 4 setting. Back in my Fender Twin days, I used an inexpensive Boss Blues Driver for a clean but overdriven vibe...😎
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@Mark Schmieder My Magma Flats are on Hex cores. They use a non-traditional process of winding a round wound on a hex core and then they are flattened. 😎
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@Mark Schmieder One difference on the high strings (plain) that I have found in Thomastik and Elixir is an anti-rust alloy string. The Elixirs' cost less so I order Elixir singles from Juststrings.com. Only adds a couple of bucks to have a custom set for the 1st and 2nd strings, as I always use a wound 3rd on both acoustic and electric guitars. The alloy plain strings last longer from rust and fret wear and don't wear thin and rusty before it's time to change the wound strings. Those with acid hands should like the alloy concept... 😎
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I use Magma 10-48 acoustic Flats on my acoustics and their electric 10-46 flats on my electric guitars, with the 3rd string wound not plain (shaken not stirred LoL!). They are brighter than any flat wounds I have ever used. They do not squeak which is one of my main concerns. They are round wound polished down to smooth and called "Flats." I like 10's and string gage is a very important consideration IMHO. 😎
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Rest in Peace Ahmad Jamal...
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I'm no longer gigging but I do play at private parties now and then, and also at open mics. Open mic is an easy way to go with just a guitar. Parties at friends' gigs, I can make in one trip, guitar and mic stand in one hand, amp in the other and a backpack for cords, mics, strings, batteries, tuner, beer, etc. I like to bring my own stool and a small ice chest, so I usually do it in two trips...😎
ps. Having a lightweight amp (22lbs or less) really makes it easy. My amp runs both the guitar and the mic.
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@Mark Schmieder Thanks for the info! I didn't know PRS made parlor acoustics...the prices on them are very reasonable...😎👍
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As a California surf kid, I grew up on the Beach Boys music loving just about every tune. I grew up on the Ventures, Beatles and Elvis too LoL! I only got to watch the 1st hour of the show then my wife had to watch one of her favorite shows, so I missed the second half. I thought the part I got to watch was excellent and with a few exceptions, everything was extremely well done. The backup band and singers were excellent. Having most of the Beach Boys watching overhead in the audience was very cool and you could tell that they really appreciated the performances as did the whole audience! Here's an act I wish they would have included and it's one of my favorite Beach Boy vids! 😎👍
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I always wanted an ES-175 Gibson but just couldn`t see paying $4,000. Then Epi came out with their Premium version for $1,000 and I snatched one up. They are made in Korea and assembled in the USA using all US made parts (switchcraft 3way, 57 Gibson humbuckes, Gibson pot and orange drop caps). Plays and sounds almost as good as the original. I figured that if I bought a cheaper Epi off the rack, it would cost me up to a $1,000 to buy and upgrade one...about the only difference is it's laminated spruce top. Which works good for outdoor gigs when you want to leave the other more expensive guitars at home. 😎
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@IMMusicRulz And don't forget Santana's PRS Signature models...😎👍
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@KuruPrionz +1 on lifting fingers instead of sliding to reduce finger squeak. I learned that concept when I first started playing on nylon string guitars. Then I found D'Addario "polished" wound string sets for recording and reducing string squeak on the silver wrapped wound strings. I still lift my fingers LoL! I always hoped they would come out with polished strings for acoustics to do the same thing and Magma did it! You could always reduce squeak on electrics with flat wounds, but I agree, they were a little too dull. Then Magma came out with a polished set for electrics in almost the same gauges for both my acoustic and electrics. They are much brighter than regular flat wounds. My only negative comment on Magmas, is the 1st and 2nd strings wear out quicker and rust quickly. So, I order singles of Elixir 1st and 2nd rust prevention alloy strings from JustStrings.com for a couple of bucks. 😎
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@KuruPrionz If you want to get rid of that "dull, yet lifeless 'tone" of regular flat wounds, give Magma "Flats" a try. They are much brighter than regular flat wound strings. They are a round wound string polished down to smooth. I use the 10-46's on my electrics and the 10-48's on my acoustics (nice and bright). They have absolutely no finger squeak (which really drives me nuts on acoustics). I prefer cedar tops on steel strings and on my nylon strings. But spruce is also nice, especially on my archtops. I wouldn't mind trying one of those carbon fiber acoustics some day... 😎
@Bluesape I'm glad to hear your friend is getting more play time out of her PRS SE Acoustic guitar running 9's. They are a bit too light for me on both electrics and acoustics but they do bend easier...😎
@Caevan O’Shite I don't think we have strayed very far OT from the OP's post...I have never tried a PRS acoustic guitar, but I would give one a try some day...+1 I've never been into Martin acoustics for some reason even though they have always made great sounding quality acoustic guitars...😎
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I started learning to surf at the age of 13. Bought my O'Neal surfboard at the age of 16. Surfed through the age of 19. Always on the Pacific Ocean and pretty much always in the Santa Cruz area. Prior to the age of 13 I rode belly boards on the same waves before I ever stood up on a board. We also played with skim boards on the beach. The water was always ice cold, but it was too much fun not to dive in and play. We also learned to body surf which came in handy when you lost your board and had to make it back to the beach which could sometimes be a long way when you were already getting tired LOL! We didn't have leashes in those days and on our little hideaway beer can beach we would get kicked out of the water due to sharks spotted by the rangers now and then. We spent many nights around the campfire drinking beer and playing guitars till daylight...lots of memories back in the 60's when 16-year-old kids could get away with such fun and owned their own cars (which they paid for and paid their own insurance)! If you have the urge to surf, Get out there and play! Same thing goes for playing guitars! 😎
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Are you heading to Saratoga Springs Caevan? If so, have a great time and report back. They are truly a great band! 😎👍
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Wishing you the best of luck Hugo! I feel bad for all those people that have lost everything in these recent tornados...😎
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How about a cruise ship tour around the islands?
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@surfergirl I had a Fender American Jazz bass in like new condition with case and sold it to a friend and professional player from Norway a few years ago for $800 cash. I agree with Sharkman on a $1,000 price tag. Since you're only down by $200, you'll come out $800 bucks a head. If there is nothing else you need, then go out for a nice dinner and invest the rest...😎
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I had a Fender Chorus amp and a Boss Chorus pedal once...sold the pedal and traded the amp off. Just didn't bond with the effect and/or use it that much for some reason. They were popular at one point and one of my guitar buddies could get some impressive sounds using his chorus pedal. My Boss Chorus put out some sweet clean sound and it sold faster than any pedal I had ever owned and put up for sale. I sold it for what I paid for it after using it for a couple of years so I can't complain. The jazzers liked them a lot...😎
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY AGAIN DAVE! 😎👍🎂
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+1 Kuru, on SS amps that model tubers like my Fender Deluxe Tone Master. Very light weight and gets the sound I want. My two Fender tubers are sitting out in the garage for the last couple of years now. I only had one tube breakdown at a gig many decades ago. The weight of the tubers got to me after a while, but I still love their sound. I've never been a fan of Marshall SS amps but lots of players like them. 😎
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OMGuy, Winter and Summer are the seasons I have to pay attention to. Running the Heater and running the AC (and evaporative cooler) can change the humidity and dry out the air. I keep a temp/humidity gauge in my music room. I too like to keep a couple of guitars handy to grab and play but I lay them flat on two stands and flip flip flip they come out of the case when I need them. I'm trying to do better and put all 13 in the rotation concentrating on which ones need a string change getting the attention 1st. If the humidity is above 55 or below 35, I bring out the solid body electrics and leave the acoustics and more expensive archtop and hollow body models in the closet. I'm very lucky to have the temps and humidity in the zone fall and spring where I'm at. Having a humidifier that can do the whole room is a great idea. When temps are hot in the summer and cold in the winter, I pay more attention to the rotation as I keep them all tuned at 440 and can tell when the necks tighten and loosen. So far (knock on wood) I haven't had any fretboard shrinkage...😎
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I treat all my fretboards the same and just use a guitar polish/cleaner/protector, when changing strings. I change 2 adjacent strings at a time which gives me enough room to clean and moisten the fretboard. I also use fret polishing paper to clean the frets while changing the strings. I have used Dunlop 65 for decades and about 3years ago I switched to Music Nomad The Guitar "One". I use the same product on all wood surfaces, and I like the Guitar One a little better for wipe off. Dunlop sells and recommends Lemon Oil for the fretboards which I have heard good things about.
I haven't had any problems with my rosewood and ebony fretboards drying out. It's probably due to keeping all my guitars in their cases when not in use. All of them are stored in the same room and closet which I keep the humidity between 35 and 55%. I do not take my guitars outside in hot or cold weather or rainy conditions. If I do have weather/temp concerns, I use my solid body or laminated top guitars. I think a lot of fretboard shrinkage and other wood issues depends a lot on humidity, temps and where you live...😎
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ERIC CLAPTON!!! 😎👍
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On electric solid and hollow body guitars, the pickups are the tone setters IMHO. Tone woods can make a tiny little bit of a tone difference on archtops, semi and hollow body electrics (solid vs laminate, maple vs spruce, etc.). I prefer passive 57 USA Gibson humbuckers with 2 volumes, 2 tones and a 3way. Tone woods make a big difference on acoustic guitars mostly on the tops (Cedar vs Spruce). I prefer ebony fretboards on both acoustic and electric guitars. Don't forget the clean amp settings with a touch of reverb LoL! 😎
OD Pedal advice for a "65 Twin reissue
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Yeah, the Feder Twin has 4 6L6's and no drive channels.
The Fender Hot Rod DeVille and the Hot Rod Deluxe both run on just 2 6L6 power tubes with a drive and a more drive channel.
+1 on Roy Buchanon who is one of the greats that liked performing very loud, turned the back of his Twin to the audience LoL! 😎