jmacomber68w Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I didnt even think this type of forum would exist. Thanks man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WaronWar Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 i've been looking for one of these for about 2 years...finally found one. wow. ps - this is a 1955 Silvertone S1320. nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 nice! yeah it's a pretty nice guitar. i like it unplugged a whole lot. it sounds nice through my little 10 watt amp, but through my 40 watt Fender it has ungodly feedback...any tips for damping the feedback? it sounds nice when it isn't just wailing like a dying banshee. i'm not used to playing a true hollow body guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 yeah it's a pretty nice guitar. i like it unplugged a whole lot. it sounds nice through my little 10 watt amp, but through my 40 watt Fender it has ungodly feedback...any tips for damping the feedback? it sounds nice when it isn't just wailing like a dying banshee. i'm not used to playing a true hollow body guitar. first thing id try is black tape over (actually UNDER looks better) the f-holes...get some distance from the amp and face away from the thing at all times...i bet that pickup sounds pretty sweet though, looks like an old version of a p90 rail...I had an epi Casino that i had to put foam inside to keep it down, but that killed it acoustically... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 yeah it's a pretty nice guitar. i like it unplugged a whole lot. it sounds nice through my little 10 watt amp, but through my 40 watt Fender it has ungodly feedback...any tips for damping the feedback? it sounds nice when it isn't just wailing like a dying banshee. i'm not used to playing a true hollow body guitar.Stuff a sock in it. ("it" being the guitar) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 first thing id try is black tape over (actually UNDER looks better) the f-holes...get some distance from the amp and face away from the thing at all times...i bet that pickup sounds pretty sweet though, looks like an old version of a p90 rail...I had an epi Casino that i had to put foam inside to keep it down, but that killed it acoustically... I always wondered how people like Ted Nugent were able to play at such volumes with hollowbody guitars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 first thing id try is black tape over (actually UNDER looks better) the f-holes...get some distance from the amp and face away from the thing at all times...i bet that pickup sounds pretty sweet though, looks like an old version of a p90 rail...I had an epi Casino that i had to put foam inside to keep it down, but that killed it acoustically... ok i might give this a shot. i hate to cover the holes (even if i did it underneath them), but i guess i might have to. yeah the pickup is pretty cool. with a little overdrive it gets a really sweet sharp sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I always wondered how people like Ted Nugent were able to play at such volumes with hollowbody guitars. I tried, but was not able to locate an old interview with Ted Nugent in which he was asked that very question. His answer was that the feedback was desirable, and was an essential part of his sound. Not only did Nugent play a hollowbody guitar, but he used one of Fender's most notoriously loud amps, the Super Twin. Actually, he used several of them at a time. I used to play in a band with a guy who had one of these, and apparently, it was impossible for it to be anything but WAY TOO LOUD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 super twin=godzilla Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jayson Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 My current Gear Guitars 05 Fender MIM Standard Telecaster in Classic White09 Gibson USA Raw Power SG in Satin Olive Green08 Takamine EG440 Electric/Acoustic01 Squier Affinity Strat in Black (This is my Frankenstein- when I get the cash, I am going to strip the finish, pop in new pickups, and basically trick it out to be an effects machine, since the wood is practically nothing. I'm looking forward to it!)07 Epiphone Les Paul Bass in Trans Black Der Amplitude Fender Super Champ with JJs and an Eminence Ragin Cajun speaker (a must buy for anyone who owns that amp)Peavey Max 158 Bass Combo (crappy SS, but toneful,that I use for keys as well) Der FX Digitech Hardwire Series Tuner, Valve Distortion, Stereo Chorus, Delay/Looper .... I am a fan of these pedals. I will likely not stop until I have them all, save the metal distortion which I have no use for. Der Miss Kuhlayneeus Alesis Micron VA Synth (My secret weapon, run into my delay's second input)Yamaha Audiogram 6 recording interfaceMXL CondensersSennheiser E835 (My live vocal) AND NOW PICTURES. That is all! I apologize for the huge pictures and the dirty laptop screen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortuneinmyhead Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 The way to control feedback with hollowbody guitars is to play normally with the volume knob of your guitar down a bit. When you need feedback, turn the volume up. Neil Young also played a hollowbody guitar in his Buffalo Springfield days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stagerug Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Bought myself a Blueberry "Groove" OM style acoustic on Ebay(yes Ebay) for Christmas. Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, ebony fretboard. Very pretty and very odd guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Santa brought me a Cripple Creek 100 R PLUS banjo for Xmas. It is a pretty fun little instrument. I was already familiar with Open G tuning and travis picking on the guitar, so the transition has not been too difficult. The only thing that is tough is that damn 5th string! I am so used to that bottom string being a bass note! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 So today I ventured into my local music store, looking for a guitar stand. Walked out with this.I wanted to get a Country Gent but buying them used off the internet isn't something I wanted to do and, living in Northern Canada I'd be in tough luck finding one for a decent price. But here this was. It was inexpensive (as for as a Gretsch goes), but certainly doesn't feel or sound inexpensive... plus it's purty too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm thinking about selling both of these but not sure I will get enough to make it worthwhile. An 85 G&L Rampage and a Vacarro Generator X w/bigsby. The G&L screams but I get too frustrated working with the Kahler Tremolo. The other one sounds just like a Strat which I already have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groovingdan Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 My gear keeps changing. My setup now is: Fender Baja TeleEHX Pog2Crowther Hotcake OverdriveWMD Geiger Counter DistortionSkreddy EchoFreakshow Digilog DelayKorg Pitchblad TunerVox Ac30 w/Blues speakers Goldtone Electric Banjo>Fender Blues Jr. 1963 Gibson F-25 acoustic Guitar 1972 Fender Rhodes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My gear keeps changing. My setup now is: Fender Baja TeleEHX Pog2Crowther Hotcake OverdriveWMD Geiger Counter DistortionSkreddy EchoFreakshow Digilog DelayKorg Pitchblad TunerVox Ac30 w/Blues speakers Goldtone Electric Banjo>Fender Blues Jr. 1963 Gibson F-25 acoustic Guitar 1972 Fender RhodesHow does that banjo sound going throw a Blues Jr? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I havent updated this in a while...my live setup: Kaoss pad is for samples and on the fly effects/synth, and is usually on a stand, as it is covering up a boss ps2 in the pic. The Aphex and DD-5 are for the guitar, the rest of the pedals are for vocals/Kaoss pad. Im running in to a personalized Fender Deluxe reverb with NOS tubes. Volume pedal actually controls the ecko rate on the space echo. Mic of choice is the Blue enCore 200.My drummer uses a Kaoss pad as well. Im using a '63 Guild T-50, '88 Gibson Les Paul, and a '70 Martin D-18 with K&K pickup live for guitars, Fender Jazz bass, and Microkorg XL My singer keyboardist uses my Akai Headrush for vocals, as well as an SPD-s sample pad/drum machine, and a Microkorg with a Fender Acoustisonic Jr No point of listing all the toys in the studio now...so this is just the live rig im describing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Looks like a Peavey T-60 hanging up there. My first real electric guitar and I still have it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Looks like a Peavey T-60 hanging up there. My first real electric guitar and I still have it. Yup...great guitar, nice and heavy, cool electronics...i just havent fallen in love with the thin neck, but it sure is a fun guitar...better built than most american builders of that era, and a super bargain... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groovingdan Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 How does that banjo sound going throw a Blues Jr? Sounds great actually. Got to dial down the treble or that will get out of hand, but yeah, it's super clean sounding as long as I turn the master up and keep the volume down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muzzle of Dan Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I just picked up a used Fender Super Champ XD for a pretty good price. I thought the sound was pretty decent - and then I hooked my 12' cab from my Epiphone Valve Jr. Stack and I couldn't believe my ears. The sound was incredible. I've been looking for something that might be a bit more portable and give off a little more body and tone than the Valve Jr (which I love, it's just bulky and has it's limits... though I haven't modded it at all). I only really use the clean all-tube 15 watt channel without any of the modifiers built into the second channel. I have never enjoyed the sound of my Telecaster without any effects quite as much as I do now that I have discovered this new combination of Fender/Epiphone goodness. Of course I put a little bit of that old Fender Reverb on, but no overdrives or compressors or delays (of course it sounds great when I turn on all the pedals too). I'm thinking of trying to change out the speaker in the Super Champ all together. The sound through the 12" cab is just so much more full and kick ass, but the idea of getting the amp was easier portability to practice. It currently has a 10' Fender/Jensen special design thing - it's not a terrible sound, it's just thin and doesn't quite give off the same magic as the 12". If anyone has any thoughts on speaker replacements - brands, where to look, etc? - please send them along. Just thought I'd share my awesome new find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 gonna be playing my Schecter c/sh1 for the first time in forever tonight. easily the best guitar i've ever owned. it's like it was meant for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Went to the music store today to get some new monitors, ended up with a new acoustic instead: I played a bunch of different brands and models, eventually it came down to the Gibson J-45 and the Martin HD-28V. I loved both, but the Martin just called to me a bit more. It just sounded so good no matter where on the neck I was playing. Unfortunately it was $500 more than the Gibson, but I knew I'd regret it if I didn't grab it so I had no choice. I'm so happy to finally own one of my "dream" acoustics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Nice.Congrats, Richard! It's beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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