RobRose Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 There are a couple cool threads here about favourite Gibsons and Fenders. What about gadgets. Not guitars, not amps, not pedals, but the cool accessories and do-hickies we depend on. Mine? 1. the Fernandes Sustainer -- Just got a Sustainer-equipped guitar and it's very cool... especially playing clean... Keyboard players look out! 2. The Dunlop Medicine Bottle Slide. I used to play with a straight glass slide, but the lip on the medicine bottle slide gives me oodles more control. 3. Buzz Feiten Tuning System -- My Tom Anderson Drop Top T came with it and WOW! I am a lead player primarily, but as the second guitar player I play a lot of texture instead of rhythm and that means lots on inversions all over the neck. This is truly a remarkable product. Although I would recommend a BFTS-equipped tuner because it's a pain to tune them otherwise. Nash-customized Gibson Les Paul, Godin Progression Plus Quilter MicroPro Mach 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplorer Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Penny What a horrible night to have a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRose Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Penny?!? Care to elaborate? As a pick? Nash-customized Gibson Les Paul, Godin Progression Plus Quilter MicroPro Mach 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 String-winder That's about it on my gadget list. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplorer Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Sorry, joke's as obscure as it is unfunny. What a horrible night to have a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 1. the Fernandes Sustainer That's my favorite gadget! I don't have a Fernandes guitar with sustainer anymore, I have the original and very similar Sustainiac sustainer in a Yamaha AES 420. Surprisingly, the Fernandes version was actually better IMO. Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplorer Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 eBow is pretty cool, but the Floyd Rose (if it counts) is my fav. I'm also a big fan of the electronic tuner!!! What a horrible night to have a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I remember the days before the Electronic Tuners, and they were no fun at all. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 LOL! I hardly ever use my electronic tuners. If I were playing out I'd use the pedal tuner more, but mostly I tune by ear including my reference. My days are fun, Geoff. My favorite guitar related gadgets? My Lute Hole, I suppose. Doesn't "do" much, but boy it sure does make my life easier and my instrument better looking. I have a turbo winder but it's largely wasted on me. I string up with few winds per post so I don't spin the tuners much. The turbo winder works like a standard winder with the manual handle attached. Remove the handle and it's a hex stalk suitable for use with a power driver or drill for quick tune-ups. One of my personal favorite gadgets is a guitar shaped piece of aluminum that kinda looks like a bottle opener. Instead, it has two prongs on the bent end for pulling bridge pins. Light and effective. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B. Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Planet-Waves-Headstand-Instrument-Workbench-Stand?sku=425311 and http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Planet-Waves-Pro-String-WinderCutter?sku=360253 The workbench stand is a must if you do any work (including restringing) to your guitars. Best $10 I've spent on my guitars in a long time. I've never been one to use a string winder till I used this one. It fits firmly over the tuner button, making it much easier to use. But the string cutter is the main reason, it rocks. Avoid playing the amplifier at a volume setting high enough to produce a distorted sound through the speaker-Fender Guitar Course-1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd1965 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I'll second the motion on the little tripod stand noted by Greg B. I also like my clamp-on tuner by Tune Tech (or some similar catchy name) since it allows me to tune with a room full of people playing. I'm sure pedal tuners do the same thing but since I don't have one of those .... I like the clamp-on tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Button Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I like my Planet Waves string winders, (plural, i have one for my bass and one for my 6-strings) they have a huge grip, and the string-strecher is a godsend for me, because i play huge strings. I also have those spring-loaded pick holders on my Strat and my Bass. My favorite gadget though, if it counts, is my footswitch. It didn't come with the amp, but it was the best 50 bucks i ever spent on my guitar. I go to the site, see "NEW FOR 2008" I'm all "OH GOODY!" and i click it and it's all "ALL NEW AMERICAN STANDARD SERIES!" and I'm like..."what?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Sorry, joke's as obscure as it is unfunny. Oh, you meant HER, right? http://www.kidzworld.com/img/upload/article/26200/a10023i0_gadgetgang250.gif I suppose my faves are my feedback buster and... "L" leads because I always have my input jacks in the strap button and with normal leads, I can't stand the guitar up on the floor or even put it on most stands. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My favorite studio gadget: http://www.mrcoffeestore.com//imagesEdp/p33582b.jpg miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Button Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Miro, forgive my ignorance, but what in god's/Allah's/Flying Spaghetti Monster's name is that? I go to the site, see "NEW FOR 2008" I'm all "OH GOODY!" and i click it and it's all "ALL NEW AMERICAN STANDARD SERIES!" and I'm like..."what?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It's a Mr. Coffee coffee cup warmer. miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Button Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Oh. I don't drink coffee. I feel stupid. I go to the site, see "NEW FOR 2008" I'm all "OH GOODY!" and i click it and it's all "ALL NEW AMERICAN STANDARD SERIES!" and I'm like..."what?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Don't feel stupid. I didn't start to drink coffee until my early 20's. miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Oh! I forgot to mention my two Ultimate Support stands! First, the Genesis 100 hanging guitar stand. Holds virtually any guitar (Hey! It holds my Kramer Voyager! ) is lightweight yet strong and folds and locks into a tiny package. Then there's the Genesis amp stand. Again, it folds to a tiny package but holds my Fender Power Chorus (size of a twin and heavy, too) solidly at one of three angles. Really sturdy and low center of gravity plus I can mount a mic boom or gooseneck to mic the amp without need of a separate mic stand. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Locking tuners! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strategery Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 BBE - for PA'a or guitars. Power Conditioners - really make the gear sound good. All Pedals - nuff said. Folding Amp Stands - man, do they make our life easier or what? Randy "Just play!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd1965 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'm not really even sure what this gadget is. It looks to be some sort of vibrato that clamps onto the strings behind the bridge. Looks like it wouldn't work too well but I though it was cool. Anybody have any ideas? Ever seen one? http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s96/bsd1965/vibrato2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd1965 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sorry guys, that came out a bit large! I'm not too experienced posting pics and it shows...... my apologies to the dial up users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That looks like it could be a prototype "Thigh Master".... miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickygclef Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That looks like it could be a prototype "Thigh Master".... LOL! Could it be a door stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggybomb Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That looks like it could be a prototype "Thigh Master".... The necessity for that goes beyond guitarists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd1965 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That looks like it could be a prototype "Thigh Master".... LOL! It does look like some type of exercise equipment! Alright, so the the gigantic pic makes this look even funnier than it does in real life. I'll try to post a pic of it with some size reference tomorrow. It is definitely a guitar gadget though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Is it a Lapslide capo? Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 It looks like the chepo trem system that came as a accessory on my old Gretsch Clipper. http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 It's a Mr. Coffee coffee cup warmer. I just use the cup holder built into my computer.... Mine is similar to this one http://www.rabidhardware.net/files/2/final1open.jpg Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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