Recent content by ksmith63

The =C= 6550s in my Budda just took a dump. Thave been very dull sounding recently with almost no gain and yesterday went microphonic. Looking for alternatives, I stumbled across the new offerings from JJ and just ordered a set of their 6550s. These are supposed to be a new design and not just...

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1127 Cx8Ou_Q0_uw Was looking at the Steinberg MR816X or CSX but stumbled upon the Roland. I am looking at a good quality 8 channel pre audio interface that is expandable and really portable.

Looking to upgrade from Logic 8. Computer that only does music: 15" Macbook pro 1.1 2.16 ghz intel core duo 2 gigs 667 ram 500 gig HD @ 7200 rpm OSX10.6 What do you like? What do you not like?

Hughes and Kettner Quantum 600 head.:eyecrazy: No pictures and I won't get to see it until the end of the month. http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/products.php5?id=47&prod=QT%20600%20Head Never played it but it looks simple, powerful and built to take a beating. I've played a few of their...

The Budda Superdrive 80 is amazing, however I am finding the 2 channels limiting as my projects simultaneously go into heavier and softer territory. So lets discuss some 3 (or 4) channel amps! What 3+ channel amps have you owned or can recommend? Lets keep the discussion to the higher end...

I've had a custom made bass 2x12 from these guys for maybe 3 years. Now it seems like they are finally getting the recognition they deserve for making some of the best cabinets around. They will work with you and make whatever your heart desires....not bad on the prices either...

I've been recording some stuff lately with the newest song having lots of glorious fuzz. Fuzz tone alone is cool but I've been overdubbing with the gain channel of my amp. The result is glorious sonic mayhem. Is there a fuzz pedal out there that splits the signal for a fuzz + OD/distortion...

I need a new bridge pickup for my Steinberger guitars. Body is strat shaped mahogany, neck is graphite, 25.5" scale, tremolo. Currently it has (n/m/b) of Hotrails/hotrails/custom custom. The hotrails are fine, maybe a little higher in output than I'd like but not a big deal. Custom Custom...

Pure Nickel? Stainless Steel? Nickel Plated Steel? Something Else?

It was okay but hardly anything special. This was a MIC model with top boost, reverb and tremelo ect. Speakers were wharfadele in the 2x12 open back combo. The amp was bright beyond belief and once I got rid off all the excess treble, the tone would best be described as dull.

Hey guys, I am looking for something that has a convincing acoustic tone. Why not just buy an acoustic or acoustic/electric? Well, I have never been very good at micing acoustics and I want something I can also use live for good electric tones. I should also say that I have a secret thing...

So you record an album with tons and tons and tons of layered guitar tracks. How do you do it live? Compressor pedal? Octave pedal? Hire some guitar players? 2 amps at once? Samples with a loop pedal? Leave it up to the sound guy?

What about half step down? All of the info I've found on these guitars makes it seem like they can do: G standard (up 1.5 steps) F# standard (up 1 step) E standard D standard (down 1 step) C standard (down 2 steps) B standard (down 2.5 steps) No mention of Drop D. My band usually plays in...

Title pretty much says it. Any recommendations? ..or if you feel like reading more: I had a really nice custom shop schecter that was stolen a few years ago and I will soon be in a position to replace it. My band is writing a prog/metal album so I need whatever guitar I purchase to fit the...

Hello everyone, I recently scored a great price on a practically brand new Ibanez BTB1005 5 string bass. This is the model with the Ibanez pickups and preamp, not the bartolinis. I am going to replace all the electronics and am looking at using EMG pickups. I have already bought an Aguilar...