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  1. syzygy

    Boss Katana mini - thoughts?

    Hey, So I've been a drummer for years, but with a move to college came the realization that drums take up a lot of space. A couple months ago, I started taking up guitar, and last week, I bought my first electric. Sounds great, and I love it. But now, I'm in the market for a cheap and versatile...
  2. Forkface

    beginner rig for a non-guitar player

    So I've looked thru some threads and found mostly "guitar players looking for a first bass", so this is to get some input for a first time anything player. Context is that my youngest sister just told me she is interested in learning to play bass, and i got really excited cause its the first...
  3. J

    Your typical 7 string beginner...

    Alright here we go with the cliche.... Hi my name is Calvin....... hello Calvin....... I currently play a 6 string but my metal I feel isn't metal enough. Although the douche baggery of buying an 8 or 9 string right away is compelling, I feel dipping my tootsies in the shallow end of the...
  4. patdavidmusic

    200 Classic Riffs in two videos -lessons-

    Happy holidays everyone, I thought hopefully this time of year people may have some extra time on their hands to play guitar. And I always love learning a new riff or two, so I thought I'd share 200 riffs I have taught in the past two years. There's a google doc pdf link in each video (no cost...
  5. O

    mix sounds like trash in mono

    hi, im new to recording and mixing so this is probably gonna be some easy fix but idk. ive been working on a track, having 1 guitar for each side panned 80% with 2 more tracks coming in at various points panned 45%. in stereo, the mix sounds decent, though there is a lot to work on. someone...
    • Oranproks4
    • Thread
    • beginner engineer guitar help metal mixing mono prog metal sound stereo
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Recording Studio
  6. M

    EASY Jazz Practice Jam Track (good for beginners)

    Hi guys, Been having fun with this 2-chord vamp jazz play-along, so thought I'd share it with you :) HAPPY JAMMING!
  7. L

    GUITAR HELP NEEDED

    Hi guys, Recently I've decided to take up the task of learning to play a guitar. Originally I thought there to only be two types of guitar; acoustic and electric. However I have since learned of there to be many different types.of course different brands and such make various types of guitar. I...
    • Layne_staley
    • Thread
    • alice in chains beginner grunge guns and roses hard rock heavy rock metal punk rock rock and roll
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
  8. L

    Which guitars should a beginner look at?

    Let me know if I can find the answer to this question somewhere else. I recently sold some gear and am looking to buy a 7-string. Let's say my budget is 1,500. Throw anything at me.
  9. L

    Need Advice on 7 String

    Hi guys, I have been playing for about 17 months. Started on a ....ty acoustic and mainly learned rhythm on it, about 6 months in I got an Ibanez grg 140 and a Fender 1 v2 amp. My 1st teacher wasn't very good for teaching metal as he was a blues guy and i am mainly interested in it. I switched...
  10. J

    7 string ok for beginners?

    So, I've been learning to play for a year now, and am looking to upgrade my guitar. How much more difficult is it to play a 7 string? and should I wait until I have more experience before getting one? I wouldn't be only playing drop tuned music, I like Korn and Deftones, but also like...
  11. L

    New to recording/ Gear recommendations please!

    Hey guys, I am entirely new to recording my own music, but now that I have finally become a good enough guitar player and musician to write my own music, I am eager to start creating something full length that I can call my own. As of now, I have the guitar tracks for 6 songs recorded on my...
  12. neurosis

    Need recommendations for piano on a budget.

    Hello all! My wife is thinking of starting piano lessons. Our apartment is small but I would like to surprise her with a super basic, entry level keyboard. I have been looking at yamaha in the below 200 dollar segment. Can you recommend something useful, does´t have to be fancy or a...
    • neurosis
    • Thread
    • beginner budget learning lessons piano recommend yamaha
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Gear & Equipment
  13. broj15

    Help me piece together a decent recording rig

    So I'll go ahead and start by saying that I'm a total recording noob (been a part of the process a few times, but my knowledge of equipment is very limited). That's where I'm hoping you guys can help. My band is looking to record our material and would rather do it ourselves, but first we need...
  14. gandalf

    How to play fast

    HOW TO PLAY FAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-g7YtcH3I8
  15. MajorKirrahe

    Where to start? (practice routine etc.)

    Hi, :wavey: I've been playing guitar for a little over a year now and got my first 7-string about a week ago. The problem is I don't really know where to start or what to practice. I've got the same problem with my 6-string guitar, I'd like to practice but just don't really know what to...
  16. Oceandrinksboat

    Djent Tones

    I have a great tone using my Pod HD,But I want to see other people's. Please no Vildhjarta or Periphery Tones
  17. K

    First Time Gigging.. HELP!!

    Hey friends!!! I have my first show ever coming up. Its nothing too big, but we will be opening for some larger local bands. the "venue" is gonna be small, just a backyard show. There won't be a P.A... :wallbash: What should I do about vocals? I need some method of amplifying them and I'm...
  18. J-Fender7

    Help for a first "guitar" attempt

    Hey everyone, as you can see, I'm pretty new at posting here. Long time lurker to this majestic place, but I need some help. (I apologize in advance for the long post). To start this off, this is merely a concept that I want to attempt in the future, and it could be a few months before I start...
  19. M

    7 string guitars in Singapore

    Hi all, I'm new to this forum, but have found many helpful tips here for some time now. I'm living in Singapore and am itching to try out a 7-string for the first time. However, the availability of 7 string guitars here seems to be severely limited. The only ones I can find are those...
  20. AnP Hardcore

    Tutorial : Restinging and caring for a floyd equipped guitar

    Hi there! Today, i'm going to show you my way of restringing and cleaning a floyd equipped guitar. In this case, my lovely Ibanez RG2610E with an EMG 81. I'm am by no means a professional guitar tech but this technique works for me. The floyd on this guitar is an Ibanez Edge Pro but what i'm...


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