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Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 12:53 pm
by thecr4ne
I got a tele. Fender USA body in Daphne Blue, WD music vintage spec tele neck. It doesn't have a headstock decal though, so I am working on my own. I want it to look legit, but like, acknowledge that it's not entirely. So here's what I've come up with.
Fencler "Telemarketer" just sort of hit right.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:32 pm
by GuyLaCroix
^HOF
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 7:17 am
by Lu Zwei
BRILLIANT!
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2024 11:19 am
by Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:28 pm
I want to restore some functionality to a seen-better-days workhorse DIY space PA mixer/amp (Samson S62).
It looks like it has a bunch of (14 total) broken pots where the shaft has been snapped off but NO...
... the pots actually don't have a shaft at all and the knobs have little "feet" that sort of clip onto the potentiometer. I was adjusting master volume using my thumbnail.
I don't recall ever seeing this before and I haven't had luck googling replacement knobs. I can't even find any knobs that resemble these snap-on specimens. WTF. Is there a name for these?
As previously requested, I now have photos of these knobs/pots:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hGoMb8dM4jDKhPPe7
I struggle to comprehend how this could seem like a good way to design a pot/shaft but what the hell do I know.
Help me, Obi Wan K'nobi.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2024 6:44 pm
by TylerDeadPine
My spouse is vocals in a hardcore band and loves these things - Anyone know how to get a EV RE50 apart? I have not one, but two with working but floating/rattling cartridge/capsules don't unthread like you would expect.
I'm thinking maybe there's a set screw under that label but I don't want to destroy it if I'm wrong.
edit: When did my hands become those of an old man?
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2024 4:02 am
by Gramsci
Compression and guitars…
I’m just getting back into making music after a break and have all my gear set up.
SG/TB500
Mesa Mark I head
CabClone
Pedals… Rat/Hotcake/Small Clone/Boss DD2
I’m having one problem, the clean signal and the higher strings being louder. Is this something I could solve with a simple compression pedal?
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2024 6:37 am
by llllllllllllllllllll
Gramsci wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 4:02 am
Compression and guitars…
I’m just getting back into making music after a break and have all my gear set up.
SG/TB500
Mesa Mark I head
CabClone
Pedals… Rat/Hotcake/Small Clone/Boss DD2
I’m having one problem, the clean signal and the higher strings being louder. Is this something I could solve with a simple compression pedal?
There’s a lot that goes into this. Guitar and setup, playing, how hot your pickups are, which pickup you’re using, eq, gear choice. I wouldn’t really start with a compressor but it could work. It also depends on the amount of gain you already have going… compression and distortion (also compressed) mixed together is a different thing than if you’re playing clean and then squashing it from there.
But if you want to burn $150 you have a lot of options there. I like the Barber Tone Press since it has a mix knob which keeps the attack from sounding too thonky, but there’s all sorts of stuff out there. Cheap Dynacomps are cool but more for screwy lead stuff.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:28 am
by losthighway
llllllllllllllllllll wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 6:37 am
Gramsci wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 4:02 am
Compression and guitars…
I’m just getting back into making music after a break and have all my gear set up.
SG/TB500
Mesa Mark I head
CabClone
Pedals… Rat/Hotcake/Small Clone/Boss DD2
I’m having one problem, the clean signal and the higher strings being louder. Is this something I could solve with a simple compression pedal?
There’s a lot that goes into this. Guitar and setup, playing, how hot your pickups are, which pickup you’re using, eq, gear choice. I wouldn’t really start with a compressor but it could work. It also depends on the amount of gain you already have going… compression and distortion (also compressed) mixed together is a different thing than if you’re playing clean and then squashing it from there.
But if you want to burn $150 you have a lot of options there. I like the Barber Tone Press since it has a mix knob which keeps the attack from sounding too thonky, but there’s all sorts of stuff out there. Cheap Dynacomps are cool but more for screwy lead stuff.
Yeah, much like with studio compression, guitar pedal compressors do a lot more to effect the tone than level out all of the notes. It's definitely a flavor, or a variety of flavors. You should watch a few demo videos to see if you like the vibe.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:53 am
by Lu Zwei
Gramsci wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2024 4:02 am
Compression and guitars…
I’m just getting back into making music after a break and have all my gear set up.
SG/TB500
Mesa Mark I head
CabClone
Pedals… Rat/Hotcake/Small Clone/Boss DD2
I’m having one problem, the clean signal and the higher strings being louder. Is this something I could solve with a simple compression pedal?
I would look at your pickup positions first, it might be that the coils are currently closer to the higher strings. Maybe setting up the pickup positions would solve this.
If I ever had an imbalance in string outputs from my guitar, my first go to move was to take my instrument to a luthier that would set up my guitar properly. Or if I was brave enough, I would use the screwdriver myself.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2024 9:30 am
by Gramsci
Lol, thanks folks.
Yes, I can use screwdriver and yes might SG pickups are rather high...
I did watch some videos after posting this... I didn't realise it was more a tone shaper than straight up "level out the peaks" kind of thing...
