GuitarFanatic
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I got to use a real '69 Strat for this song. No vocals, but I let the guitar talk for this one. And I also borrowed a real Dallas Arbiter fuzz face, but I used my wah and my uni-vibe clone for this.
A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
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Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
No offense, but with your previous record, pics or you didn't play a 69 strat on this. Your constant posting of videos for better or worse would lead one to think that you would have posted the pics all over this.
No offense, but with your previous record, pics or you didn't play a 69 strat on this. Your constant posting of videos for better or worse would lead one to think that you would have posted the pics all over this.
GuitarFanatic
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Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
He'd prefer that I didn't document the strat in question, as it is in really, I mean, really mint condition. It even had the original hang tags in the case. I'll just say this, it has a really full sound, and the neck is quite big, characteristic of those late sixties Strats. It had enough sustain to make you think it'd go on forever. I measured the pickups ohm resistance and the bridge was at 5.8k ohm, the middle at 5.5k and the neck was at 5.9k.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
It's in such good condition that he'd rather you play it than to take a picture?
I'm not sure about that...
It's in such good condition that he'd rather you play it than to take a picture?
I'm not sure about that...
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
You do not have the benefit of the doubt when it comes to vintage strats. That's your fault, and your fault alone. The thing about lying is that you can only get caught in a lie once and then everyone who remembers the first lie suspects that you'll lie again. It's life. Don't lie.
That aside, here's a fair question - why would anyone want a recording of a '69 strat with a $30 small diaphragm condenser into a PC's soundcard? We wouldn't be able to tell a '69 strat from a bullet squier with a recording setup like that because it's simply not going to capture an accurate representation of the sound. Get an interface and an SM57.
You do not have the benefit of the doubt when it comes to vintage strats. That's your fault, and your fault alone. The thing about lying is that you can only get caught in a lie once and then everyone who remembers the first lie suspects that you'll lie again. It's life. Don't lie.
That aside, here's a fair question - why would anyone want a recording of a '69 strat with a $30 small diaphragm condenser into a PC's soundcard? We wouldn't be able to tell a '69 strat from a bullet squier with a recording setup like that because it's simply not going to capture an accurate representation of the sound. Get an interface and an SM57.
GuitarFanatic
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Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
It was done with a Behringer DI into my PC's sound card...via the line out of my Valvestate.
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
That is not much better (if at all).
That is not much better (if at all).
crusty philtrum
Vintageologist
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
That's unusual, Strats were never known for big sustain in their stock form (which drove an industry in the 1970s, trying to get more sustain and more 'rock' from Strats via tweaks, mods and various aftermarket hardware ... I know, because I was there). Also I didn't know that they had maple caps on the bodies, I thought they were either Alder or Ash all the way through. Thanks to the internet, I learn something new every day.
That's unusual, Strats were never known for big sustain in their stock form (which drove an industry in the 1970s, trying to get more sustain and more 'rock' from Strats via tweaks, mods and various aftermarket hardware ... I know, because I was there). Also I didn't know that they had maple caps on the bodies, I thought they were either Alder or Ash all the way through. Thanks to the internet, I learn something new every day.
GuitarFanatic
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Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
I wasn't referencing the bodies, but the neck. It was the big headstock
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I wasn't referencing the bodies, but the neck. It was the big headstock
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GuitarFanatic
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Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
That he is. I can say this though, it blew me away how well it played.
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That he is. I can say this though, it blew me away how well it played.
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Kamanda~SD
New member
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
With the BS aside (and I highly doubt the guy would be so anal...) This is one of the best recordings you've posted...
With the BS aside (and I highly doubt the guy would be so anal...) This is one of the best recordings you've posted...
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
As far as his playing it is, but the recording itself is still pretty subpar and does not do said 69 strat justice.
As far as his playing it is, but the recording itself is still pretty subpar and does not do said 69 strat justice.
El Dunco
Sock Supplier to RHCP
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
Considering there likely is no 69 strat (until proven otherwise), it is a step in the right direction. He just needs a lot more of those steps.
GoldenVulture
Braindeadologist
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
It sounds like a cheap guitar with lots of fuzz through a transistor radio.
It sounds like a cheap guitar with lots of fuzz through a transistor radio.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
If someone in possession is generous enough to let a young kid take a real '69 Fender Strat in mint condition then said person wouldn't care about a pic being taken or a video being recorded on you playing it.
People in possession of mint conditions old Fenders don't let random young people take them with record in beyond primitive recording equipment–if it's super minty after almost 50 years, it's not getting loaned out for free to people.
Rather than lying about gear, why don't you just post your recordings to get feedback and contribute to the Forum Community?
If someone in possession is generous enough to let a young kid take a real '69 Fender Strat in mint condition then said person wouldn't care about a pic being taken or a video being recorded on you playing it.
People in possession of mint conditions old Fenders don't let random young people take them with record in beyond primitive recording equipment–if it's super minty after almost 50 years, it's not getting loaned out for free to people.
Rather than lying about gear, why don't you just post your recordings to get feedback and contribute to the Forum Community?
devastone
Well-known member
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
Whatever guitar and gear you used, it was your best playing and sounding recording so far (that I've heard, can't say I keep up with all of them).
But really, someone let you borrow a mint 69 strat with hang tags to play through your valvestate? And you can't even take a picture?
I have some beautiful oceanfront property in Kansas that I can't give away... (If you are confused, click here)
Whatever guitar and gear you used, it was your best playing and sounding recording so far (that I've heard, can't say I keep up with all of them).
But really, someone let you borrow a mint 69 strat with hang tags to play through your valvestate? And you can't even take a picture?
I have some beautiful oceanfront property in Kansas that I can't give away... (If you are confused, click here)
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
Maple cap refers to the top, not the headstock or fretboard. Also almost every Fender neck is made of maple. You would actually have to specify that the instrument you played had a wood other than maple because its assumed at this point.
Maple cap refers to the top, not the headstock or fretboard. Also almost every Fender neck is made of maple. You would actually have to specify that the instrument you played had a wood other than maple because its assumed at this point.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: A generous friend let me record with his '69 Maple Cap olympic white strat
Agreed. Once again, he plays well, but his recording quality sucks.
Agreed. Once again, he plays well, but his recording quality sucks.
