I did the same a few years back. Scuzzy gig? Questionable stage security? Mooer mini pedal board and el cheapo pacifica. Top tip, foil line the cavity. Cuts down the hum no end.
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So the Mrs has given me the approval for the guitar tube amp build 
So I'm going to be ordering the parts pretty soon. Max this 2W will get to is an ear splitting 103dB at a meter which is akin to a hammer drill. Plenty loud enough. Decided that I'll use a G12M-65, even though the amp is 2W and not 65W it'll never get to speaker break up anyway (that'll be closer to 120dB with that speaker!!) - the next step will be to add a simple attenuator so the amp runs at full power but the speaker produces in the order of 80-90dB.
So I'm going to be ordering the parts pretty soon. Max this 2W will get to is an ear splitting 103dB at a meter which is akin to a hammer drill. Plenty loud enough. Decided that I'll use a G12M-65, even though the amp is 2W and not 65W it'll never get to speaker break up anyway (that'll be closer to 120dB with that speaker!!) - the next step will be to add a simple attenuator so the amp runs at full power but the speaker produces in the order of 80-90dB.
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I thought he was best on Album, by PiL. His playing on that is great, and the spikiness works really well and supports the songs.
His solo stuff just doesn't grab me the way that Satriani can. I get he's technically great, but... *points at Allan Holdsworth*
I only ever really get GAS when I hear something by a particular guitarist then want their signature guitar/gear...Zakk Wylde was one of them after hearing No More Tears, plans to fit active emg pickups never got off the ground.. here's No More Tears on a Slash inspired LP copy when I had a Kemper, right at my limitsSold a couple of my Deans and then found this local. Been after one for years!
It’s a beast! Pinchy pinch pinch harmonics goooo!!
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Jesus Dude, a Fender strap on a Les Paul copy, you need counseling
Nice solo and tone.
Jesus Dude, a Fender strap on a Les Paul copy, you need counseling
Nice solo and tone.
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Great playing!
The EMG's are amazing on this guitar, love it! I've played a "normal" Les Paul since 2001, but the last 6 months I've been picking up loads of Deans and some old Mustangs and Jags. coming back onto the Zakk Les Paul has made me realise I'm a Les Paul player, feels like home. They're such Chunky boys!
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Well finally changed them a couple of weeks ago and imho they are a massive improvement. I've read a few people say they had issues with them intonating because of them being 100% nikel but I've not had any problems at all. They sound so much better than the EB Regular Slinky's, significantly less tinny. With a bit of filth on the Orange amp they have a real dirty vintage tone from the LP. So pleased I've bought a load more.
Heard a few good things about the D'addario XL's as well so might try them at some point but really happy with the DR Pure Blues.
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After hearing Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell last night, I thought I'd have a go. It's not that difficult.
It's pretty interesting to play, and is in open D (DADF#AD), which is a tuning I haven't tried before.
That tuning is also used in Big Yellow Taxi and Chelsea Morning.
I really need a steel string as it sounds a bit muddy on my classical.
It's pretty interesting to play, and is in open D (DADF#AD), which is a tuning I haven't tried before.
That tuning is also used in Big Yellow Taxi and Chelsea Morning.
I really need a steel string as it sounds a bit muddy on my classical.
slightly obsessive here but how good is the sound of this guitar...I'm rubbbish at identifying guitar/amp/gear sounds but can see it's not Brian May playing there and other guitar looks like it's a strat, wonder what the amp/whatever else is
time stamped at the bit...
good cover of the song too...
time stamped at the bit...
good cover of the song too...
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Not the Red Special?
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nahh...his hand's up at mic when that lick's getting played! it's a lovely snarly bitey sounding guitar
It's the guitarist to the left of May, some kind of Black Strat with EMG (or looks like it anyway) pickups.
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oh no...the EMG monster strikes again
good observation...I just saw the strat shape!
The amps behind him looks like a VOX AC30, a wall of them with extension cabs. Whether he was actually plugged into them is another question.
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I've only skipped through the entire concert but looks like that little bit in 'Since you've been gone' is one of the few 'solos' Mr Strat (Jamie Moses) gets 
Queen/Brian May is one of the bands that got me in to guitar but he could have gave the other guy some more lead bits!
Queen/Brian May is one of the bands that got me in to guitar but he could have gave the other guy some more lead bits!
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Noel on TPS, really interesting interview.