Recent content by DankStar

$1500 for a 2014 traditional, non-weight relief, 50s big neck my issues: - action currently so low it’s buzzing a hair and I’d have to raise it a tad - trapezoid at 5th fret raised a bit off fretboard (doesn’t affect playability) - pull off licks on high E getting caught on the nib/fret joint...

So's I've got a roland jc-50. Love the tone but bought it used and it does one of those volume jumps from zero to 100 with a tiny turn of the pot. Are they all like that or do ya think the pot is messed up, or was replaced with the wrong kind at some point? Considering just selling it because...

I did 3 live shows in 2024 - 2 small places and a mid-sized venue. At each I used my boogie subway rocket with a mic. At 2 of them I had people in the audience saying they had trouble hearing me. As much as I like playing through an amp, I think I’m going to have to go direct at shows with a...

got a new tune done (just a demo, don't freak out over the production) https://soundcloud.com/dank-s-tar/push-thru-v1?si=395de29b137b46478ec48170215dc7f6&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

I’d like to use my Ibanez in a way that I can stabilize the trem to change tunings but also quickly free it up (I guess when tuned to standard) to use the whammy. Possible? and if so what’s the best stabilizer for an Ibanez edge?

I think my ideal wah would be the size of a mini crybaby and be able to stop anywhere in the path like a crybaby, but have the sound of a morley bad horsie and turn off when the heel is fully down (no button like a crybaby). Basically a mini bad horsie without a spring-loaded dealio. I guess I...

This is sort of the cart before the horse, as I don't have the controller yet, but if anyone knows it should help speed up my programming. I want to use a controller (midi mongoose) to change presets/patches/channels on my marshall jmp-1. The marshall simultaneously sends midi messages for each...

Finally got a power amp to go with my marshall jmp-1. Didn't really need one before I started jamming with a band, but we're getting more serious and I figure now's the time to give it a whirl. https://www.thomannmusic.com/palmer_macht_402.htm It was between the Palmer and the powerstage 170...

Finally dawned on me to work on vocals during my commute; it's been fun and interesting, learning my range, limits, strengths, etc. Vocals have always been difficult for me, despite me hearing them in my head how they should be. While I don't think I'll ever reach a point where I'm going to...

Really digging the idear of a mini PC dedicated for recording. They're reasonably priced and pack a lot of power under the hood. I could just hook up all the USB crap and go for it. Would likely outperform my existing ancient laptop. All the laptops I end up in my research are like a grand or...

I think I can get a powerstage at a discount through a friend. The 170 is looking adequate but the 200 of course is appealing to be able to power 2 cabs. In reality I don't see ever needing to power 2 cabs, and I don't need a cab sim. Also, I'd run it through a 1 x12 with a v30 or a 2 x12...

So I thought I was doing my mesa subway rocket a favor by buying a brand new matched set of EL84s. Popped them in and it sounded weird. Looked at the tubes and one was glowing red like a baboon’s arse and smelled like burnt pubes. Turned it off and now it’s gotta go to my tech. My guess is the...

looking for a decent gate (TC electronics, boss, decimator, etc.) not a knockoff company for this one

I'm in the need to replace some cables - what's a good cable brand (and source - amazon, sweetwater, etc.) these days that won't short out in 10 seconds but doesn't cost a ton?

Filmed in front of a live studio audience, it's time once again for Talk Me Out of this Amp :fest7: [applause] Yes I've got about 400 ways to make the same sound - modelers, tube amps, pedals. Even my farts are profiled [canned laughter] But seriously folks, there's a Boogie 1 x10" combo...