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    Ergonomics and managing RSI

    What are your must-know tricks and tips related to ergonomics, especially for folks with thumb, wrist, and elbow issues? I've been managing my RSI for about ten years now and I find that most things are possible for me as long as I make some accommodations (posture adjustments, ergonomic...
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    Setting up home recording for the first time...Tips?

    Hey there, During quarantine, I've been writing a lot more lately. I don't have any home recording equipment. So, my phone is full of crap recordings of ideas. I've been also using this time to sell a lot of old gear, and now I am considering getting a basic audio interface to make home...
    • Bassman1
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    • ableton live apartment beginner advice focusrite 2i2 focusrite scarlett home recording home studio neural dsp novice
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    • Forum: Recording Studio
  3. Tsathoggua

    Seeking Pickup Advice

    Greetings, I want to replace the stock Harley Benton pickups in my fanfret 8 with something nicer. However, I'm not sure which route to go, so I'm seeking some advice from people more knowledgable in guitar equipment than me! Some things to keep in mind: -I'm located in mainland Europe, so...
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    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
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    Can't import vocal stems, need help!

    Obviously a rookie here, but in desperate need of help. I've recorded three songs and mixed them myself. I sent wav files of these songs to a friend via Dropbox so he could record his vocals over top of my music. He has sent back wav files of his vocals stems and his vocal chain, again via...
  5. L

    How do I get comfortable standing up and playing?

    Hello internetland! All my life I have been sitting down with my guitar, and whenever I put on my guitar strap and stand up and play I just can't seem to play as comfortable as oppossed to when I'm sitting down. I have tried every position with my strap, loose and tight, I have tried...
    • LuciferSenpai
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    • beginner advice comfortable playing djent 7 string help advice playing shows
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    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
  6. B

    Adjusting string height!

    Whatsup everybody, Brent here. I recently changes strings to down tune to Drop F. I'm using an Ernie Ball 8 string pack(13 guage). As expected, the thicker strings are pulling on the neck more, raising my string height. My question, should I adjust my truss rod? Or the saddles? Thanks in...
  7. S

    I need some help with recording. PLEASE help!

    Hey there friends I need some help. I've been doing a lot of home recording here lately and I've come across some problems. I'm using Logic 9 with Pod Farm 2 for guitars (basic version. no add-ons) and FXpansion's BFD 2 for drums. I play anything from soft acoustic stuff to jazz-fusion to metal...
  8. M

    Bought my first 7 string. Where do I begin?

    So as I said i have just bought my first 7 string guitar today. I am really enjoying it but I know that I am not using it to its fullest potential and was hoping you 7 string veterans could give me some tips. Generally I write original music and do not learn other peoples music, but I think...
  9. Ravvij

    How should you learn to play?

    This is an interesting question I got asked by my friend's kid brother. While I told him how I learned to play I had to admit I don't know how to answer him correctly. So... How should you learn to play? What should you learn first and what should you be able to do in a period of time? These...
    • Ravvij
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    • bass beginner advice beginners guitar guitar how to start learning
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    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
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    Multi-effect pedal advice

    Hi, I am confused about selecting the right pedal for electric guitar. I have looked at several models but need an opinion of experienced players. Models I am looking at are: 1. Pod 2.0 2. Digitech RP355 3. Zoom G3 X They are priced around same that fits my budget. Please advise...
    • Templar
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    • beginner advice digitech rp355 multi-effect pedal pedal pod 2.0 zoom g3x
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    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
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    Badass song! Also, where to start?

    Not sure if this is the right place for this kind of thing, but I just found this song, thought it was a pretty damn good tune! Mike Dawes - Boogie Slam (2013) Solo Acoustic Guitar - YouTube Also, I wonder... How does one start with that kind of playing? No real experience with an...
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    What You Wish You Had Learned Starting Out!

    Yo Sevenstring Forum! I'm new here and as my first thread is something a beginner like me would benefit from greatly! As the title suggests what did you wish you had know or took the time to learn when you were just starting out and why. Thought id would be cool because as a drummer first and...


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