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By Glyn on June 7, 2008
Still rockin’? I hope so! Now you’ve got your amp and effects set up, lets have a closer look at the controls found on them. Here are some tips on getting a good sound. Now remember, what might sound good to one person might ...
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One of the most important and satisfying things about playing the guitar is having one that plays well. The only way to achieve this is to perform a regular setup. This involves checking the neck relief, frets, action, pickup height, intonation, and making sure that any mechanical parts on the guitar work smoothly. This guide will provide you with a step by step on how to setup your guitar prop... -
By Forsh on July 17, 2008 | No Comments
I was thinking about the movie Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon the other day. Wherein the protagonist of the movie states “Real speed.. comes without effort”. This is true of many things in life, but it struck me as an extremely appropriate quote on which to form the basis of this article. If you want to play fast you need to learn to relax. I’m serious. To be specific, this means ... -
By Glyn on July 16, 2008 | No Comments
Bass: Harrier Thunder JB Features: Alder body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 21 Frets, 2 Single coil pickups, 2 Volume, 1 Tone, Fixed bridge. Playability: All I can say about this bass is that I set the action and the intonation to Fender’s official specs, and it was spot on. Balance is great and it plays well. Sound: I love the sound of it. It might not cost a lot but it definitely has ... -
By Glyn on July 16, 2008 | No Comments
Bass: Chase Elite BC300 Features: Alder body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 Frets, 1 Split humbucker, 1 Single pickup, 2 Volume, 1 Tone, Fixed bridge. Playability: Was not able to get the action as low as I’d hoped so was a bit disappointed. Even after shimming the neck I got quite a bit of fret buzz. The balance is ok though. Sound: I’d say that this bass has an acceptable soun... -
By Glyn on July 16, 2008 | No Comments
Bass: Steinberger Spirit XT2 Features: Maple through-neck, Maple wings, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 Frets, 2 Humbuckers, 2 Volume, 1 Tone, Steinberger fixed bridge and headpiece. Playability: Overall, this bass plays beautifully. It has perfect balance, and is ideal for travelling. The fingerboard feels very smooth. After a small adjustment of the saddles I was able to get the action pretty low. Soun... -
By Glyn on July 15, 2008 | No Comments
Guitar: Ibanez SA160 Features: Mahogany body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 22 Frets, S-S-H pickup configuration, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5 Way switch, Floating non-locking trem. Playability: Balances perfectly, and has a more modern strat-like feel, with a flatter fingerboard radius and easier fret access. Easy to get a nice low action on this guitar. Very fluid and a joy to play. The neck is thick... -
By Glyn on July 15, 2008 | No Comments
Guitar: Ibanez RG470 Features: Basswood body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 Frets, H-S-H pickup configuration, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5 Way switch, Licensed Floyd Rose. Playability: As with most Ibanez guitars, it plays very well indeed. No detectable fret buzz and super low action. The Wizard II neck is super thin for effortless playing. Nice string tension, and good access to the higher frets.... -
By Glyn on July 15, 2008 | No Comments
Guitar: Harrier Cirrus ST Features: Basswood body, Maple neck, Sonokelling fingerboard, 22 Frets, 3 single coil pickups, 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5 Way switch, Vintage 6 screw tremolo. Playability: For a budget guitar it plays quite well. It actually plays better than some other guitars I’ve owned for more than twice the price. I can get a low action with little to no buzzing. Stays in tune fairly ... -
By Glyn on July 15, 2008 | No Comments
Guitar: ESP LTD Viper 50 Features: Agathis body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 Frets, 2 Humbuckers, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, Fixed bridge. Playability: I have to say I am less than impressed with this guitar. I could not get a low action, and when I tried I got fret buzz everywhere! The neck felt nice and chunky though… Sound: Despite the action issues, this guitar sounds very nice. I think ... -
By Glyn on July 15, 2008 | No Comments
Guitar: Yamaha RGX121S Features: Alder body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 22 Frets, H-S-H pickup configuration, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5 Way switch, Vintage 6 screw tremolo. Playability: Good balance, good action, and a joy to play! Love the feel of the neck! Fingerboard is fairly flat and doesn’t fret out when you bend notes, but still retains the comfort. Magic! Sound: Excellent tone. I...
