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I've got a nice Ibanez maple hollowbody with a rosewood neck with an SD Jazz and Pearly Gates swapped out-- that thing pulls off some really nice tones, but it lacks the high end I really like. I find to get the most out of it, I pretty much pishaw anything to do with the equalizing knobs and have them cranked all the way or at five, so if you've got something a little darker I'm not sure if it'll be exactly how I described.

That being said, I've been playing lately and it's quite versatile. One of my roomates has a Dot, I'll grab it from him within the next few days, dial it up and let you know what's what. If I can record something I will, but I highly doubt it'll pan out-- at best, I can compare it to a couple tunes you might know, or at the very least approximate what it's like.

Yeah, the 16's plenty, plenty loud. It's almost too loud for my house, but if you really push it delicately it's not bad for zeroing in. It's never been turned up to it's highest, and to be honest, I'm pretty damn scared to do so.

What guitar(s) are you planning on running through it?

The maiden of the mist arose from the bristling cold lake, her brow dripping with the diaphanous, murky water. As Jeff gazed upon her form, careful to remain respectful, but at the same time, enthralled, it became so clear. This nymph, this heavenly creature alone could be entrusted to name the band--only then could it be a band for the world, the common man, the rich man and the lost man. A band for the times.

"Oh maiden," Jeff asked, his voice quavering. "What shalt I call my most noble endeavor?"

"Listen," spoke the maiden. "Get the fuck off my property."

I like it a lot. I got it a few years ago back when I didn't know much about amps, but I was lucky enough to go on someone's recommendation. It takes a little while to get used to-- for the longest time I didn't know how to set the levels properly, but with some experimenting it ends up quite, quite nice.

I play a late 90's Tele standard through it, with the volume maxed and the tone dialed fairly low--it's great for cleans, but where it really shines is with the Soak and the levels dialed all the way up. The result is this chunky, thick, dirty ass tone that's fantastic for switching between rhythm and leads with no adjustment whatsoever. Have you ever had one of those Crunchie chocolate bars, with the thick crunchy, spongey toffee? It's kinda like that, but more rock and roll. If you'd like a couple samples, I can try and record some for you on whatever settings you were lookin' for.

(he's the one who's not Glenn Danzig)

I lol'd.

I approve of this thread and encourage it's ongoing existence.

I love all songs called "Shine A Light," Constantines and Wolf Parade included.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20...z1w23wilco.html

Nels Cline brings his guitar and his greatness to Wilco

lulz. worst, headline, ever.

Wilco should get some bodyguards

Certainly not look for "Active VC'er" on the resume.

I think my first reaction was to part the blinds and see if I could spot the four horsemen descending from a flaming sky, raining down brimstone on the huddled masses.

Elderly also has for about $7 an extension nut to turn any standard acoustic or electric into a "lap style" guitar. This is a good way to get a feel for what lap is like without buying an inexpensive steel (Artisan) or making a $300 investment.

Where is this on the site if you don't mind me asking? I couldn't find it myself...

Why u guys hate wilco

Okay friends.

I'm at the point in my life where I'm fairly satisfied with my guitar playing ability, and while my theory is constantly improving, my technical ability slowly building and my interest as strong as ever, I've reached the point where I'm able to play nearly everything I want to play. I've gotten a healthy dose of electric options and a dedicated acoustic, and I'm looking to add another instrument to my roster.

I've played piano for nearly 14 years (at 23 that's a fair accomplishment I'd say) but only freestyle really-- my theory has mostly come from my guitar work as the only instructor I ever had was an avant-garde jazz musician who, despite his amazing ability only ever really taught me enough to play a couple of tunes so my parents would 'see results' before he took off to live the life of a nightly performer on a cruise ship. Wonderful man, great teacher, but besides what I know how to play, not excellent for expanding my abilities.

So I'm at a crossroads (with more than four options.) Do I pick up a banjo? A mandolin? Do I start working on Lap Steel so I can add that element to my band(s), do I buy a new piano and attempt to relearn and broaden the skills I've already got a good base for? Do I pick up a student violin and become a renaissance man / devil-eye'd foot stompin' fiddler?

I'm open to anything really except the drums-- nothing against them, but the kit I've had in my basement for the last year serves visitors only. They aren't my thing.

Give me some badass suggestions. Cost is a bit of a factor as I'm still in university and living on a paltry newspaper editor's salary, but I'm willing scrimp and save. I'm just looking for some advice from a group of people who are at least somewhat like minded musically, and generally pretty dang helpful.

Cheers everyone.

There's a forum called "Solid State Technology" you'd probably benefit from checking out.

Edit: Thanks to whoever url'd that for me. Much appreciated--now I seem like less of a jerk.

You're kidding / being sarcastic, right?

I'm happy for you.

I'm terrified of drilling into my own guitar, but even more frightened some other idiot'll destroy it.

You might even give the folks at Carvin or another closely approximate company a shout. The coating on mine definitely isn't shellac, that was a poor choice of words. It's not especially hard or anything, it's got almost a gummy / rubbery feel to it without being sticky in anyway. It makes it feel like it's equal part impact shielding as well as preventative covering. I know that can't be the case-- I don't know any tubes that won't explode anyway with a bump way way within it's protection threshold--but that's the impression I get. Let me know if you want some close up photos or anything and I'll try n' help ya out.

Never been a big fan of this song... it seems to be lacking something, to me.

I'm not super super familiar with Scotch Guard, but the material should be porus enough to absorb enough of the chemicals that you won't need to be worrying about someone messing it up-- I'd look into some other options though. I've got a lil' baby Carvin Vintage 16 that has a nice tweed covering that looks like it's been shellac'd. I happen to dig the way it looks, it's a nice texture but durable as hell. Maybe there's a waterproofing clear treatment like that you could look into?

Scotch Guard the bitch to prevent future stains perhaps?

More telecasters, all the time.

If you are in search of a lady friend, take the Rick. If you have a lady friend, and want her to never leave you, take the Rick.

If you plan on playing for a long time, take the Telecaster dude. If you're looking for one guitar to do everything you need, I'd go with that, hands down. The others are certainly rad beyond all belief (amazing taste), but I'd toss it up between the Tele and the Parker.

Seriously though, I'm buying a jetglo 360 like that as soon as I have the money. I don't need it, but my God, you can't hold one of those things and not look cooler than Shaft. And you know about Shaft.

Thanks a ton everyone, this has been really helpful. That pedal sounds pretty close to what I'm looking for to be honest, without the strain of the extra gear to lug around.

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Rural Free Delivery

Stranger's Almanac

Pneumonia

Heartbreaker

Gold

Demolition

Rock N Roll

Love Is Hell

Cold Roses

Jacksonville City Nights

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Easy Tiger

AM

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YHF

AGIB

KT

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Thank ye!