Interesting approach with it in the FX loop. I've tried using it as a boost with the gain down before and the EQ/level cranked and had pleasing results, though I'd say I prefer using more gain from the HM2. Will try your method at some point to see how it goes
I have a MIJ with a broken gain knob (have to use something wedged in it to move it, so it stays permanently where it needs to be at max) and a clone made here in NZ with modern stuff, is a little quieter.
Still want to get round to making a grindcore band that utilises the chainsaw sound but...
I saw Ari live with just a keyboard player (with a sick bass monosynth alongside regular keys) earlier this year
Absolutely phenomenal, the melodies he gets out of the kit are crazy
I wouldn't play a 25.5 seven. Would need at least 26.5 or 27 if I went back, but I'm primarily a rhythm guitarist so the lead side of things isn't hugely concerning to me.
As for my 6s, I have 12-60 on my PRS SE down in Drop B and that's perfect. and 10-52 on an old beater RG2__ in Drop C...
the riff under the main melody sounds like it does when my guitar pro starts breaking, and not in a good way
all the lead stuff is cool and the arrangement is nice (i really like what you did with the bit at 2:25~ish) but that one silly riff really brings it down
i kinda forgot about this thread, thanks for the recommendations!
just put the JB/Jazz in, sounding great, was pretty worried about the tone being too bright with the semi-hollow twang in there but it all seems to be quite manageable
the coil-split tone is exactly what i was looking for to...
i just saw Mogwai on Friday
that was the loudest show i've ever experienced and it added to the vibe so much, absolutely overwhelming and beautiful
but with proggier bands yeah there's not a lot to be gained by going that loud, i'd rather be able to hear individual instruments clearly etc
not 8-string experienced, but the biggest obstacle i found going from 24.75 scale 6 to 26~ scale 7 was all my big 6-string chords and getting them to fit right, especially something real basic like an F up on the first fret. if you don't play big classic chords or weird jazz chords up there then...
I have a tube OD pedal like this, use it for my coil-split tone. tho it does have Gain/Tone/Volume controls, which i quite appreciate
it was built by a local guy here but I could ask him when I see him what specs it was built off?
so keen, but i don't want to listen to the preview till the whole thing is out
i was so happy when i saw them here in NZ on their last album release tour, one of the greatest shows i've ever seen
hope they come back again playing this