Guitar Set Up

[foofighter15]

I've noticed quite a few guitar players here, and I wanted to see what kind of gear everyone uses, and them maybe get some set up ideas too.

I'll start it out by saying that my main electric is my 72 Telecaster Thinline and I run it threw a 2 channel Crate.

I don't use many effects anymore since my Crate has multi channels.
My first channel I kick the Overdrive up, and balance out treble at 8, Mid at 9, and Bass at 7

How bout you guys?

[Hack&Lube]

Eric Johnson Stratocaster, I can't identify the year (anybody help me with this? serial is EJ08268). Don't have a proper amp at the moment, just using a 15watt G-Dec to fiddle around.

[kermitology]

The guitar I regularly play isn't mine..yet.. My bass player's Dad bought a Danelectro (not sure on the model.. I think it's a U2 Re-Issue) for $100 in a pawn shop in the US. I've told him many times of my wish to buy that guitar from him.

For amplification I use a VOX AD60VTH modeling head (usually with UK 90s as my distortion channel) which is plugged into my Marshall JCM900 1936 half cabinet. The head puts out a variable output of 1,15,30,60W RMS. And I have a VC-12 Foot Chrome plated foot controller that controls the head.

[foofighter15]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Eric Johnson Stratocaster, I can't identify the year (anybody help me with this? serial is EJ08268). Don't have a proper amp at the moment, just using a 15watt G-Dec to fiddle around.

For the record mine isn't from 72. Its a 2005 but 72 model.

[Engine09]

Ibanez RGT6EXFX

Marshall DSL401





I also have a G&L Bass, Simon Patrick Luthier 12 String acoustic, cheap 6 string acoustic. Same Yorkville combo Bass amp I bought when I was 16, Guitar POD, Bass POD and my original Tascam 4Track.

Next purchase will be a black Gibson ES 335.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by kermitology

The guitar I regularly play isn't mine..yet.. My bass player's Dad bought a Danelectro (not sure on the model.. I think it's a U2 Re-Issue) for $100 in a pawn shop in the US. I've told him many times of my wish to buy that guitar from him.

Those are interesting guitars. You wouldn't think a slab of masonite and pressboard would sound so good, but a lot of folks love the unique sound.

Always wanted to try one.

As for effects, I keep it pretty clean. A little bit of reverb and echo.

[kermitology]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Those are interesting guitars. You wouldn't think a slab of masonite and pressboard would sound so good, but a lot of folks love the unique sound.

Always wanted to try one.

As for effects, I keep it pretty clean. A little bit of reverb and echo.

It's just a plain lovely guitar. I guess it's all those lipstick pickups.. they're fantastic. The guitar has great clean tone and I love a nice growling distorted channel and the Danelectro makes me shiver sometimes it sound so good.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

I generally just use my cousin's guitar when I play, rather htan buy my own right now as I"m just learning.

I've started playing on a friend's as well when I head over for drinks on the weekend. I'll see if I can find picture.

My cousins:


My buddy's guitar:

[kermitology]

Get out of here nerd! We're talking REAL instruments.

Go play a little heroin hero

[Reggie Dunlop]

How are Danelectro effect pedals? You see 'em being sold everywhere. I have to admit I'm somewhat confused by the wide array (and given their cryptic food names).

I've been trying for a Byrds-like sound on my Rickenbackers (a 330 six-string, a 325 John Lennon shortscale and a 12-string 660). There's an expensive "Janglebox" pedal, but if Danelectro has something similar for a lot cheaper, I'd consider it.

Anyone here ever play a baritone guitar? Danelectro Hodads are awesome, apparently.

[kermitology]

No idea on the pedals.. I've got a modeling amp so I can generate most of the effects I want with my head..

As for the baritone.. I think I actually played one today at a pawn shop in Albuquerque.. I couldn't figure out what the heck that monstrosity was.. Interesting thing to play.. but the previous owner messed it up royally by removing the lipstick pickups and putting in some piece of crap thing, then coloured in the electro part of danelectro.. Stupid jerkoff.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by kermitology

Get out of here nerd! We're talking REAL instruments.

Go play a little heroin hero

Thats gotta be the second best South Park episode ever... Right behind the Ginger kids one...

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by kermitology

No idea on the pedals.. I've got a modeling amp so I can generate most of the effects I want with my head..

Yeah, I have a VOX AD30VT that can model. My Fender HotRod is old-school tube though.

I have 16 (!) guitars. Next up is a Farfisa Combo or Vox Continental organ. Love the cheezy garage stuff.

[Hack&Lube]

Anybody here have a scalloped neck? I'm dying to try one out but I've never come across one.

[Kipru]

I trust in quality so i have: Epiphone Les paul Special 2. Yes, it is a special model and also revised version of it, so it has to be the best.



Then I have Digitech RP-80 Modeling effect pedal, that i hardly never use, because i can't bother to wire all the wires. I really don't know how to use it. I pushed the gas pedal but it didn't go faster. Clutch and break didn't work also.



And my amp is a Marshall, Which means that i am pretty succesfull in my life.



Don't be fooled, the knobs are just over-sized. I am just _that_ rich.

Electric quitar for me is pretty useless, since i play it almost always without amps, and only Judas priest's Breaking the law, Thin Lizzys boys are back in town and cowboy song.

[Matata]

Fender Standard Telecaster w/ vintage noiseless pickups (wine red, w/custom paint)
Gibson SG Standard (black)
Yamaha acoustic/electric
Dunlop Zakk Wylde Wah
Boss Digital Delay
Electroharmonix Electric Mistress (flanger)
Monster 'Rock' Cables
Mesa Boogie F-30 Head w/ 2x EL84's (I passionately hate digital amps)
Do-it-yourself 2x12" Cabinet w/ 2 Celestion Greenbacks

I can sound like a choir of angels or the Hammer of God.

[Nufy]

1974 El Degas Electric (Cheap Japanese Gibson Knockoff)
Crate amp with built in effects (GFX-15 ?)

Washburn D10 6 String Acoustic (Complete with house party battle scars.....)

[stang]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

How are Danelectro effect pedals? You see 'em being sold everywhere. I have to admit I'm somewhat confused by the wide array (and given their cryptic food names).

The Danelectro pedals are very hit or miss. They are very inexpensice pedals, and they are house in plastic cases, which wont stand up to mch abuse. If you take care of them and dont stomp too hard on them they will probally last. The only one I like is the Fish & Chips, (the EQ) but I turn it on and just leave it on so I dont step on it much.

Stay away from the FAB line imo.

[foofighter15]

If my guitars weren't at the practice space I'd post pictures of my actual ones, but these are what I play on.

soon to buy

and the dream

[PsYcNeT]

Are bassists allowed?

Guitars:

ESP Vintage 4 PJ/R


Ibanez SR-900 Neck-thru custom finish


B.C. Rich NJ Beast (Ebony fretboard/chesswood)


Amp head:

David Eden Traveller 550 400 Watt Hybrid



Cabinet:

Yorkville YBX1510 2x10/1x15 2" Tweeter 400 watt



Modeller:

Boss GT-6B Multi-Effects Modeller