So I have a pretty decent pearl drum set and pretty decent remo powerstroke heads but my drums just dont sound good. How do i improve a drums sets sound. I have a drum dial drum tuner but my set just doesnt sound good. It sounds too sharp and not smooth. Should i buy some dampeners? Help?
my drummer liked to pad the bass and remove all the bottoms except the snare ask a the music store or call the samash 800 number for advice they have professional musicians on staff to help and they have the lowest prices online for any equipment
Medium Bass Guitar Could i play a guitar through my bass amp?
I've heard of it being done (most recently by a local Brisbane band called The Dead), but i've also heard it's a bad idea?
I want a new toy, namely a standard (trebble?) guitar, i do preffer bass, but i kind of want a guitar to mess with as well. Would i need a new amp as well? I have a medium sized practice amp, a Peavey 10" 20W "MAX10 bass".
I don't want to spend too much. If i can use that amp with a trebble guitar, i could get a nice little Epiphone SG entry-level or somthing else in that price range. If not, i might just get a cheap little no-name starter kit like my kid-brother has.
the cable at least works for both, right?
Will it sounds at least ok?
and, more improtantly, will i damage anything?
I'm not 100% happy with my current amp, but i'd prefer to get a better bass amp than a guitar amp, bass is more what i'm into.
A bass amp will not offer you the same sounds as an amp made for guitars. It is focused on different frequencies and purpose. You can pick up a cheap guitar amp for $99 or less. also, look for used ones and can find a great deal.
When i grab the upper horn of the guitar and move it back then forth quickly it makes the creak noise. i fist heard this when i was playing then the bas guitar kinda fell against me and it made that noise. i hav an esp ltd b 50 and there is a 1mm gap between the body and neck where they join. i think this could be the cause of the creak noise but im not sure i need help.
I'm not familiar with that particular bass, but I assume it's a bolt on neck.
Changes in weather,playing technique etc can cause the neck to move. You might take it to a shop and have the neck to body screw tightened up, and maybe have the neck checked for any warpage. A quick truss adjustment willl relieve any stresses that might be contributing to the neck/body joint separating. Won't cost a whole bunch, they will give you an estimate and quote and guarantee the work.............which makes more sense then dinkin' around with it if you're really not sure what your doing!!
Don't forget, all instruments need TUNEUPS once in a while.
Good luck
Guitar Strings Heavy Guitar Strings for Heavy Metal?
Hey Guys,
Do any of you know of any good strings for Heavy Metal?
I'm currently playing Lead so I don't need strings that are too heavy on tone. Can you also give me a recommendation on which strings I should get, Like which brand and which one?
Thanks guys (:
Try some Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky strings. They're pretty heavy and they still sound good downtuned. Link to them are down there.
Heavy Metal Guitar Lesson: Muting Strings ( Palm Mute )
Upgrading to heavy guage guitar strings?
I have been playing guitar for about 10 years now with .10 guage strings and am starting to realize that my tone is lacking something (and how flimsy my strings are). I read recently that using heavier guitar strings will give you better tone. I am thinking of trying some .11 or .12 guage strings on my tele but was wondering if I would have to make any adjustments to the guitar such as truss rod, nut size, etc. Also, will the upgrade even add to the tone at all. I really like SRV's tone but I know he used .13's or .14's (I really doubt I will be able to play with those). Will heavier string affect my tone that much and is it really worth it?
-Thanks!!
i also have a strat
will that benifit more from heavier strings?
as a fellow guitarist i can try to help.
yes the heavier guages will add more tone.
you do not have to do any changes to the guitar.
but since you have a telecaster i would not recomend goin over 12 because telecaster is meant to have a light bouncy tone.
they start to sound muddy if you go to high on the guages.so if you wanted really thick tone a telecaster is not ganna do it.
