Here’s my current pedalboard. I don’t think anything will change for the remaining part of the year. Well, I hope.
Here’s a good clip from the guys at ProTonePedals on dealing with high gain noise.
Cables are often overlooked so I also suggest you invest on this one. Crappy cables will always result to a shitty signal. Now for the pedal sequence thing, I think that part is subjective. So just use whatever works for you.
OK, that’s it. I’m replacing my bridge pickup to something cleaner. Current bridge pup’s waaaaay too loud and angry (X2N) for what the band is currently playing.
The PAF 36th Anniversary (DP223) is currently on top of my list right now.
Due to the local unavailability (more of inability) to try out the pickup, I will have to trust the DiMarzio pickup picker function. Booyah.
Description from the Dimarzio site:
Here are the characteristics that make a great vintage humbucker: a soft magnetic field, sweet tone, perfect balance between warmth and clarity, the ability to go from clean to distorted by pick attack alone. For our PAF® 36th Anniversary Bridge we wanted to continue in the path of pioneers such as Seth Lover (designer of the original Patent Applied For humbucker) and create pickups that combine all of the characteristics of great vintage humbuckers. These pickups are not merely clones. We re-engineered the PAF® using our patented technology and Larry DiMarzio’s own 1959 cherry sunburst Les Paul® as the reference. Larry’s Les Paul® has a uniquely amazing sound and it’s not only due to the pickups — it’s the total fusion of many elements of the guitar itself. Although the pickups have a weak magnetic field, the sound is well defined — almost like a single-coil. We duplicated the weaker magnetic field in order to allow the strings to vibrate longer, as well as focus and articulate the attack and output. We use computer-controlled winders to consistently layer the 42-gauge custom-coated wire, achieving the exact frequency response we want. Then it’s dipped in our custom formula to eliminate squeal and microphonics. The cover is made from nickel-silver and our new plating makes it more magnetically transparent than the originals. The PAF® 36th Anniversary Neck is smooth but not muddy. It performs equally well in the neck or bridge, just as the best humbuckers from the 50s did. The PAF® 36th Anniversary Bridge is hotter than the Neck. It is not only for set neck 24¾” scale guitars, but it’s also an excellent bridge pickup for trem-equipped bolt-ons. We’ll build the PAF® 36th Anniversary any way you want it. Choose the bobbin style — vintage glossy or modern matte, the type of base — traditional, long-legged or standard, short-legged, and the type of cable — vintage single-conductor or 4-conductor. The PAF® 36th Anniversary Bridge is available uncovered, and we also offer three types of covers — standard polished and plated, buffed with no plating, and our vintage worn cover that looks so authentic and broken in that you’ll swear it’s been hanging around since 1959.
Specs
Wiring: 4 Conductor (1 Conductor optional)
Magnet: Alnico 5
Output mV: 285
DC Resistance: 8.60 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2008
Patent: 5,399,802 & 5,908,998
Tone Guide
Treble: 5.0
Mid: 6.5
Bass: 6.0
I’m gunning to get the vintage worn-out model. \m/
I think I’ve been listening to too much Russian Circles lately that made me gassing for a looper pedal. Since I have a small pedalboard (well not that small), the only thing that could fit right is a standard Boss-sized pedal. I was looking at a Boss RC-2 but I was considering a delay pedal with looper function. Line6 DL-4 out, Hardwire DL-8 in.
Features:
| Input | Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve) |
| Input Impedance | 1 MOhms (stereo), 500 kOhms (mono) — effect on |
| Output | Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve) |
| Output Impedance | 1 kOhm — effect on |
| Controls | Level, Repeats, Time, Delay Type knobs |
| Switches | On/Off foot switch |
| Power Supply | 9 VDC, 610mW consumption, 70mA draw |
| Battery Type | Single 9 VDC |
| Battery Life | 5.25 hours |
| Power Supply (US and Canada) | 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS200R – 120 |
| Power Supply (Japan) | 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS200R – 100 |
| Power Supply (Europe) | 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R – 230 |
| Power Supply (UK) | 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R – 240 |
| Dimensions | 3.5″ Width x 5.5″ Length x 2.25″ Height |
| Unit Weight | 1.3 lbs |
I believe this one is available in a store near my place, so I guess I won’t be going there anytime soon.
GAS
*bow*
Here’s what I use often use to clean my guitars. For the strings, I use fast fret from GHS. This actually prolongs the time your strings will rust.
And for the rest of the guitar, I use (3M brand) microfiber cloth. This easily absorbs moisture and does not scratch the guitar’s surface.
A lungful of air can also do the cleaning job easily, hassle-free and fast.
Finally, Chevelle will release their sixth album Hats Off To The Bull on December 6.
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If you’re getting tired of all the crescendo, build up then release arrangement of most post-rock songs then you can try listening to this four-piece band from Japan which uses jazz and ambient influences with the inclusion of violin parts in their tracks.
Sgt. just release their recent 9-track album, Birthday.
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Oh, and Mikkiko Narui (violinist) is pretty.
I’ve been using .73mm Tortex picks for years now. Haven’t thought about why I chose this, might be the color or the size and thickness seem perfect for me. I guess the reason why I posted this is I recently found out about the Dunlop Max Grip picks and I’m considering trying them out (I can’t still find any stocks on local stores). My oftentimes sweaty fingertips might force me to go ahead with the switch once I try them out.
My current plectrum supply are stocked in a ergo pickholder which I got for only around $2.
The spring thing to hold the picks in place and the non-marring adhesive does the job well. Though I put this on my board and not on my guitar.
Interesting video they made here. Auerbach and Carney are back with a new album that will be released on December 6th.
Now let’s do the Tuggie.
El Camino
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