Author Topic: Guitar tone, component, and pedal advice. (Read 19855 times)

madman3 · « **on:** August 04, 2011, 04:21:52 AM »

Hey, thought I might start a topic for anyone looking for some suggestions for guitar parts for certain genres, as well as pedal and amp advice.
I'm pretty knowledgeable in terms of amps and guitar parts, and I know a bit about pedals, so fire away. If anyone has a disagreement feel free to discuss.

Lupus · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2011, 07:52:03 AM »

What do you think of the Line 6 spider III amp 15w ?

madman3 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2011, 08:26:54 AM »

Quote from: Lupus on August 04, 2011, 07:52:03 AM

What do you think of the Line 6 spider III amp 15w ?

Not a great amp; Modelling amps tend to be fairly average in my experience and there are a couple of decent valve amps around its price point, like the Vox V20+ and 40+

Lupus · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:44:57 AM »

I got it for about £30 quid off of ebay, worth it then?

infiniteinertia · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:48:15 AM »

Go VOX. Versatile and easy to use from a beginner's standpoint. Investing in pedals at you're stage would be a waste.

madman3 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2011, 11:53:07 AM »

Quote from: infiniteinertia on August 04, 2011, 10:48:15 AM

Go VOX. Versatile and easy to use from a beginner's standpoint. Investing in pedals at you're stage would be a waste.

This. Once you've got a fat ass budget you can go for a Marshall or Blackstar, or if you're really unfairly rich an ENGL.

Lupus · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:30:43 AM »

I don't plan on buying another amp, or at this stage any pedals

madman3 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:35:32 AM »

Quote from: Lupus on August 07, 2011, 11:30:43 AM

I don't plan on buying another amp, or at this stage any pedals

Welcome to the land of Derp tone, then.
Although I'd recommend replacing your amp as soon as you get an opportunity.

Lupus · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2011, 01:15:45 PM »

Dude i got the amp for £30 quid, and it does what i want it to + no Vox amps for that price anywhere (the models you suggested that is)

Lupus · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2011, 01:21:46 PM »

Also because one of my friends keeps talking about it, what do you think of the Slash signature wah pedal (I know, stay away from signature stuff)

madman3 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2011, 02:38:55 PM »

Quote from: Lupus on August 08, 2011, 01:21:46 PM

Also because one of my friends keeps talking about it, what do you think of the Slash signature wah pedal (I know, stay away from signature stuff)

Not an expert on wah pedals.

Lupus · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2011, 07:16:52 AM »

It's a combination of wah and distortion or you can use it with just the distortion on its own or just the wah on its own.

madman3 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2011, 07:35:00 AM »

Doesn't sound very good, there's probably compromises, and the tone that Slash uses isn't ideal for proper hi-gain metal; plus it'll probably have tonnes of feedback due to a non-linear design.

The Amptweaker tight metal is a good hybrid pedal. It's a distortion/noise gate meaning your sounds are pretty controlled and it's good for the 80s thrash sounds. Plus it's got a steel casing which makes it virtually indestructible. Plus it's pretty high value (£149; not the cheapest but as said; it does have a noise gate as well, which gets rid of the feedback often found in a standalone pedal).

Might be worth considering once you get to the stage where you feel as though you need pedals.

Lupus · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:36:12 PM »

Sorry for the bump.
What settings do use to get a good Pantera tone? I've been learning Cowboys from Hell (making decent progress) and i would love a decent tone (at the moment im playing on the same settings i use for Deftones-My own summer)

madman3 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:46:48 PM »

Quote from: Lupus on August 29, 2011, 03:36:12 PM

Sorry for the bump.
What settings do use to get a good Pantera tone? I've been learning Cowboys from Hell (making decent progress) and i would love a decent tone (at the moment im playing on the same settings i use for Deftones-My own summer)

Set your bass control to 10, your treble control to 8, and your middle control to 2; should give you a dramatically scooped tone like Dime's.

Lupus · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:16:45 PM »

Sounds good, any effects?

madman3 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2011, 04:20:38 PM »

Quote from: Lupus on August 29, 2011, 04:16:45 PM

Sounds good, any effects?

I'm not entirely sure, but he used solid state amplifiers, so you're fine in that respect.

Lupus · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:47:17 PM »

You have a vast knowledge of guitar sound and tone.
What settings would you reccommend for these?
Agape- For Today (always sounds wrong when i play with the amp on)
Deftones - My Own Summer
Kansas- Carry on My Wayward son
Audioslave- Your time has come

(If i think of any others that don't sound right I'll ask)

G.K. · « **Reply #18 on:** September 04, 2011, 08:09:44 AM »

Is there a sizeable difference in quality between cheap picks and more expensive ones? I broke my only one and need to make the right buy for the replacement.

Lupus · « **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2011, 09:37:14 AM »

I usually buy four at a time, they're cheap enough to not worry about quality. (50p each)