Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
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Archer_of_Fish
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Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
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TheArchitect
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Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
My own.
My own.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
My own opinion is only and ultimately what matters! ;o)
Guys I trust...Lew,Christian,Doc Barlo,Erik,Curly,Gearjoneser,Stevo,Jeff B,Jeremy,Robert,and several others whose names I now can't remember?
Shame on me for forgetting all about Bachtorock and the wonderful Hybrid pickups!
My own opinion is only and ultimately what matters! ;o)
Guys I trust...Lew,Christian,Doc Barlo,Erik,Curly,Gearjoneser,Stevo,Jeff B,Jeremy,Robert,and several others whose names I now can't remember?
Shame on me for forgetting all about Bachtorock and the wonderful Hybrid pickups!
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JacksonMIA
Lemur-buckerologist
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
I usually revert to Luke Duke, since I can call him on the phone or go over to his house pretty much whenever I want.
He knows his stuff about as well as anyone on here. There are a ton of guys, though.
I'd add Zang, Twilight Odyssey, and Donzo to the list, but there's more were forgetting.
Can't go wrong here.Archer_of_Fish said:
I usually revert to Luke Duke, since I can call him on the phone or go over to his house pretty much whenever I want.
He knows his stuff about as well as anyone on here. There are a ton of guys, though.I'd add Zang, Twilight Odyssey, and Donzo to the list, but there's more were forgetting.
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Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
everyone has different experience
one thing that makes Lew's advice so valuable is that he's owned a lot of vintage gear, and that's the tone that so many pickups used for a blueprint
Doc Barlo is a bit of a scientist, noting the resistance of every pickup he uses - actually a really good idea if you want to find your ideal tone
Stevo is kind of a stealth test driver for some of SD's mad lab experiments
Christian has good ears, and knows a lot about stuff that usually older guys are familiar with, so I think he learned a lot from his dad
Robert, besides knowing LPs really well, knows the rail series and other SC sized hums
I think Jeremy is familiar with a lot of the boutique LP stuff, but I think he is especially knowledgeable about strats and teles
Gearjoneser has exceptional ears and is very discerning. He's pretty intuitive about differences in pedals, too ... something I've witnessed firsthand. Even Zachary Vex was impressed that Joneser "got" what his pedals were all about.
that's a pretty good listSTRATDELUXER97 said:
everyone has different experience
one thing that makes Lew's advice so valuable is that he's owned a lot of vintage gear, and that's the tone that so many pickups used for a blueprint
Doc Barlo is a bit of a scientist, noting the resistance of every pickup he uses - actually a really good idea if you want to find your ideal tone
Stevo is kind of a stealth test driver for some of SD's mad lab experiments
Christian has good ears, and knows a lot about stuff that usually older guys are familiar with, so I think he learned a lot from his dad
Robert, besides knowing LPs really well, knows the rail series and other SC sized hums
I think Jeremy is familiar with a lot of the boutique LP stuff, but I think he is especially knowledgeable about strats and teles
Gearjoneser has exceptional ears and is very discerning. He's pretty intuitive about differences in pedals, too ... something I've witnessed firsthand. Even Zachary Vex was impressed that Joneser "got" what his pedals were all about.
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BachToRock
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Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
John... where is the Hybrid love?STRATDELUXER97 said:
gripweed
Jolvisologist
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
lmao! I noticed there were no goofballs on his list. Maybe you're one too?:laugh2:
I hope you don't take offense Pete! Just kind of an inside joke that I won't let John live down
. He never even acknowledges me any more when I mention it.
BachToRock said:
lmao! I noticed there were no goofballs on his list. Maybe you're one too?:laugh2:
I hope you don't take offense Pete! Just kind of an inside joke that I won't let John live down
. He never even acknowledges me any more when I mention it.
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Lewguitar
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Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
I wouldn't want to leave anyone out...but those here who's opinion's I regard very highly would be Gearjoneser and Robert S., Christian (the Guy Who Invented Fire), Bludave, Luke Duke, Zerb, Doc Barlo, John, Curly, Scott F., Jeremy, BachtoRock, Evan and a few others who's names will come to me later I'm sure! Lew
I wouldn't want to leave anyone out...but those here who's opinion's I regard very highly would be Gearjoneser and Robert S., Christian (the Guy Who Invented Fire), Bludave, Luke Duke, Zerb, Doc Barlo, John, Curly, Scott F., Jeremy, BachtoRock, Evan and a few others who's names will come to me later I'm sure! Lew
JeffB
Let it B
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
Only my own I trust for sure
Everyone is different and I often see /read/hear others experiences with pups that differ completely with mine..whether its just taste or differences in gear remains to be seen.
As an example, there is very little love here for Gibson pickups. I prefer BBs (pros or 1/2) over Duncans through my rigs to be honest. For a high output pickup, I think the 498T is even steven with a Custom or JB or whatnot. I think picking the right guitar with good wood quality makes all the difference in the Gibson pups. If your guitar is lacking some way "aftermarket" pups will help address the (tonal) deficiency. Pick the right guitar (tonally) in the first place, choose the right amp, speakers/cab and the Gibson pups give you those classic Gibson sounds you hear on Album/CD no problem (if thats what you want). If you are trying to make your Faded Flying V through a Peavey Classic 30 1x12 combo sound like Eric Clapton w/Cream playing a SG through a Stack of 100w Marshalls, then yeah, you likely will have better luck with some other pup that makes up for the "deficiency" in your gear (so to speak).
Thats my experience anyway, YMMV
Only my own I trust for sure
Everyone is different and I often see /read/hear others experiences with pups that differ completely with mine..whether its just taste or differences in gear remains to be seen.
As an example, there is very little love here for Gibson pickups. I prefer BBs (pros or 1/2) over Duncans through my rigs to be honest. For a high output pickup, I think the 498T is even steven with a Custom or JB or whatnot. I think picking the right guitar with good wood quality makes all the difference in the Gibson pups. If your guitar is lacking some way "aftermarket" pups will help address the (tonal) deficiency. Pick the right guitar (tonally) in the first place, choose the right amp, speakers/cab and the Gibson pups give you those classic Gibson sounds you hear on Album/CD no problem (if thats what you want). If you are trying to make your Faded Flying V through a Peavey Classic 30 1x12 combo sound like Eric Clapton w/Cream playing a SG through a Stack of 100w Marshalls, then yeah, you likely will have better luck with some other pup that makes up for the "deficiency" in your gear (so to speak).
Thats my experience anyway, YMMV
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
Oh man! Gosh I Left my buddy Pete out! :smack: Ok I'll add it buddy...
Hybrid Pete! :laugh2:
BachToRock said:
Oh man! Gosh I Left my buddy Pete out! :smack: Ok I'll add it buddy...
Hybrid Pete! :laugh2:
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
And no mention of me? I'm taking your name off my list and adding it to my sh$t list....LOL :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
Curly said:
And no mention of me? I'm taking your name off my list and adding it to my sh$t list....LOL :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
aleclee
Major General GAS
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
Depends on what we're talking about. Some guys know vintage, others know high gain/shredder stuff, others know pickups/wiring, while still others are expert amp techs. That's the beauty of forums like this: you get a number of authoritative opinions in a variety of areas.
Depends on what we're talking about. Some guys know vintage, others know high gain/shredder stuff, others know pickups/wiring, while still others are expert amp techs. That's the beauty of forums like this: you get a number of authoritative opinions in a variety of areas.
ErikH
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Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
Aside from everyone's name already mentioned, and a good crowd too, if I ever need to talk to MJ about something, her opinion is invaluable. There's several others too who have helped me along the way and provided some great input based off the questions I've asked. That's just the starting point though.
In the end though, it all boils down to what my ears tell me. If I can smile and feel the hair on the back of my neck stand on end, then I know I've got something.
Aside from everyone's name already mentioned, and a good crowd too, if I ever need to talk to MJ about something, her opinion is invaluable. There's several others too who have helped me along the way and provided some great input based off the questions I've asked. That's just the starting point though.
In the end though, it all boils down to what my ears tell me. If I can smile and feel the hair on the back of my neck stand on end, then I know I've got something.
BachToRock
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Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
I mostly trust the older guys that have been around the block and have actually used most of the different models in different situations... REHEARSAL, LIVE, LIVING ROOM, ETC... swapped them in/out of the SAME and DIFFERENT guitars... through the SAME and DIFFERENT different rigs.
YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE!
Guys like LEW have tremendous knowledge because he sells them and gets the feedback from actual customers...
Heavy duty tweakers/enginner types like John and myself get real familiar with the fine characteristics of each design...
Things that make me speculative:
Opinions based on clips recorded and played on a computer.
Tones on CD's/Records... a lot can happen after the sound enters the michrophone!
What your guitar hero uses... supposedly.
Bedroom guitarists playing at low volume with a lot of processing
Guys that are always changing their gear and have a new "BEST THING EVER" each week
Kinda reminds me of the mentality with cars... when the new Z came out people were saying... "it's got an awesome engine... it's a great car... handles like a dream"... I would ask them where they test drove it and they would say... "it's what I read".
I test drove it... my 10 year old Lexus SC400 blew it away...
I mostly trust the older guys that have been around the block and have actually used most of the different models in different situations... REHEARSAL, LIVE, LIVING ROOM, ETC... swapped them in/out of the SAME and DIFFERENT guitars... through the SAME and DIFFERENT different rigs.
YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE!
Guys like LEW have tremendous knowledge because he sells them and gets the feedback from actual customers...
Heavy duty tweakers/enginner types like John and myself get real familiar with the fine characteristics of each design...
Things that make me speculative:
Opinions based on clips recorded and played on a computer.
Tones on CD's/Records... a lot can happen after the sound enters the michrophone!
What your guitar hero uses... supposedly.
Bedroom guitarists playing at low volume with a lot of processing
Guys that are always changing their gear and have a new "BEST THING EVER" each week
Kinda reminds me of the mentality with cars... when the new Z came out people were saying... "it's got an awesome engine... it's a great car... handles like a dream"... I would ask them where they test drove it and they would say... "it's what I read".
I test drove it... my 10 year old Lexus SC400 blew it away...
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Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
see .. the minute you leave one name off of a list you're in trouble
I think besides the "regulars", we're all fans of tone, though, so everyone's views are respected here.
I know I'm always learning.
and John, of course!STRATDELUXER97 said:
see .. the minute you leave one name off of a list you're in trouble
I think besides the "regulars", we're all fans of tone, though, so everyone's views are respected here.
I know I'm always learning.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
Yeah, that's the best part. I like how everyone here has a certain niche' I can learn from. I never realized how in-depth some people get in areas I've never dabbled in.....like modding pickups and pedals, as well as those into midi etc...
Truthfully, besides all the knowledgable members that have been listed, I like hearing about gear from everyone from a 13 year old to a 70 year old. It gives me a wider scope of appreciation for all tones and pieces of gear. Younger players haven't heard as much, but they know what's cool to them, and since we're also musicians, it's good to have your ear to the ground for new sounds as it is to know all the classic sounds.
aleclee said:
Yeah, that's the best part. I like how everyone here has a certain niche' I can learn from. I never realized how in-depth some people get in areas I've never dabbled in.....like modding pickups and pedals, as well as those into midi etc...
Truthfully, besides all the knowledgable members that have been listed, I like hearing about gear from everyone from a 13 year old to a 70 year old. It gives me a wider scope of appreciation for all tones and pieces of gear. Younger players haven't heard as much, but they know what's cool to them, and since we're also musicians, it's good to have your ear to the ground for new sounds as it is to know all the classic sounds.
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Lewguitar
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Re: Besides Lew, whose opinion do you trust most?
Good point. I'd trust someone like Zerb or Robert S. when it comes to the high gain stuff more than someone like me who doesn't ever play that way. I think I'm pretty good at the vintage or medium output recomendations...that's kind of my forte. I tend to stay out of the heavy metal recomendations because when it comes to that style there's guys with way way more direct experience. I'm good with the jazz, classic rock and blues recomendations. Lew
aleclee said:
Good point. I'd trust someone like Zerb or Robert S. when it comes to the high gain stuff more than someone like me who doesn't ever play that way. I think I'm pretty good at the vintage or medium output recomendations...that's kind of my forte. I tend to stay out of the heavy metal recomendations because when it comes to that style there's guys with way way more direct experience. I'm good with the jazz, classic rock and blues recomendations. Lew
