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[russianboy]

I have my own tuning.

-2, -1, -1, 0, 0, 0

^ in steps.

 

[Wile E]

I have my own tuning.

-2, -1, -1, 0, 0, 0

^ in steps.

That may explain why your highs are so bright. They're such a contrast to your lows. If your strings have enough tension, bring them all down another half, and see if that gives you the tone you want.

Side note: It's nice to see a beginner playing with alternate tunings, other than drop D. Try some open tunings, too. Since you like low lows like that, I suggest open C(C,G,C,G,C,E), or open D(D,G,D,G,D,B).

 

[russianboy]

they rattle alot, might get a thicker set. .10 or .11 or what?

 

[Wile E]

they rattle alot, might get a thicker set. .10 or .11 or what?

Yeah, when I plan to detune a great deal, I go with .11s. You can also adjust the action on your guitar. Does yours have a fixed bridge, or a trem?

 

[russianboy]

tremolo, but I have to keep the action at near maximum or they will buzz, and no its not my neck.

 

[erocker]

I believe Fender makes strings.

 

[russianboy]

i believe that stock fender strings are like stock heatsinks, they do the job but in all other aspects they suck.

 

[Wile E]

i believe that stock fender strings are like stock heatsinks, they do the job but in all other aspects they suck.

Agreed. They dull out much too quickly.

As for the bridge, just wasn't sure if you knew how to adjust the action, but apparently you do, so all is well.

Another tip, buy some String cleaner. Comes in an aerosol can, helps keep the tone throughout the strings life.

 

[russianboy]

didn't know there was such a thing.

 

[Wile E]

didn't know there was such a thing.

Yep, but I can't seem to find the aerosol stuff online. My local shop had it, but don't know if they still carry it. It's been a while. There are also wipes and non-aersol cleaners tho.

 

[russianboy]

eh, I'm good.

any good simple stuff to alter a guitars tone/playabliity?

 

[Wile E]

eh, I'm good.

any good simple stuff to alter a guitars tone/playabliity?

Think we pretty much covered them. Strings, action, pickup height, and tuning.

If you have cash to spend, you could try to buy some Alnico magnet pickups for your guitar, but they're pricey. Alnico is what was used back then, and is what gives the best classic rock tone. Usually pretty hot/sensitive, too. Sustain is pretty amazing.

 

[russianboy]

I gotta make me some effect pedals, but schematicsheaven is down

 

[Wile E]

I gotta make me some effect pedals, but schematicsheaven is down

All I ever used was a wah, an eq, and a chorus. I let the valves handle the distortion. Used the eq pedal to cut the input signal to go from my normal overdrive, to clean.

I use an E-bow to get some nice feedback effects and other weird randomness.

 

[russianboy]

I use nothing.

and my transistor "distortion" (sounds more like a funny fuzz) does no justice.

 

[Wile E]

I use nothing.

and my transistor "distortion" (sounds more like a funny fuzz) does no justice.

lol. Yeah, solid state doesn't overdrive well. lol

Do you want to build pedals because of money issues, or because you just want to?

Cause there are some pretty reasonably priced, yet good pedals out there.

 

[russianboy]

money.

because I have none.

 

[Wile E]

money.

because I have none.

Well, if you do get some money, go to www.musiciansfriend.com to find some good deals.

Although I don't use many pedals myself, I have a good amount of experience with them. I do a lot of recording/mixing/mastering for some local bands/projects. If you have a question on anything, feel free to pm me.

 

[russianboy]

cool

if you know the song "Lucy in the Sky With diamonds", that beginning instrument (sitar?) is how my guitar sounds in lead, so I decided to learn that part, its awesome

 

[L|NK|N]

Soon we will have to update our sig.

 

[PVTCaboose1337]

I shall take care of this endeavor.

 

[kwchang007]

mmm can I join?

 

[tkpenalty]

lol... he does have enough posts

 

[kwchang007]

lol... he does have enough posts

Yeah, lol. That's what happens when you get bored in the summer.

 

[russianboy]

you meet the requirements and are a great contributor.

well why not?