cb_diamond Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: It was awesome and I was shit. If I get things right next time it will be double awesome. Trust me, you'll never, ever be as bad as you think you are. You just get so caught up in the moment and your adrenaline is going mental. It usually sounds ok. I was gigging last night (drumming duty) and I had to do backing vocals and came off thinking I sounded like someone booting a sack of cats, video evidence showed it was fine. Just jump back in as soon as possible and you'll be golden. Edited November 3, 2019 by cb_diamond 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Behringer pedals are conspicuously cheapAre they total shit? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 18 hours ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Behringer pedals are conspicuously cheap Are they total shit? Not sure, tbh, but I wouldn't be put off by brand or price - I've been using a Zoom GFX for years, and it's great - in fact, I bought it on the recommendation of Fish's guitarist at the time, who used the Zoom to replace his MASSIVE effects rig. Many people would probably scoff at Zoom. Neither Guitar Guitar or Scayles in Edinburgh appear to stock Behringer effects - not sure what to make of that, tbh. https://www.scayles.co.uk/Amplifiers&Effects?Page=QW1wbGlmaWVycyAmIEVmZmVjdHM=&SubCat=MjIy https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/pedals/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 3 hours ago, paranoid android said: Not sure, tbh, but I wouldn't be put off by brand or price - I've been using a Zoom GFX for years, and it's great - in fact, I bought it on the recommendation of Fish's guitarist at the time, who used the Zoom to replace his MASSIVE effects rig. Many people would probably scoff at Zoom. Neither Guitar Guitar or Scayles in Edinburgh appear to stock Behringer effects - not sure what to make of that, tbh. https://www.scayles.co.uk/Amplifiers&Effects?Page=QW1wbGlmaWVycyAmIEVmZmVjdHM=&SubCat=MjIy https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/pedals/ Well I've ordered their Compressor/Sustainer It was only £25 so it's not a terribly expensive mistake if it end's up languishing in the bottom of a drawer and if I end up using compression all the time then I'll consider buying the Boss version 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Well I've ordered their Compressor/Sustainer It was only £25 so it's not a terribly expensive mistake if it end's up languishing in the bottom of a drawer and if I end up using compression all the time then I'll consider buying the Boss version I'm sure it'll so the business for you. I mind another pro guitarist telling me ages ago that a compressor is now a vital part of a guitarist's kit - to be honest, I've never really understood why, but I'm sure he's probably right. Can we get an update on the Behringer pedal when it arrives? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Can we get an update on the Behringer pedal when it arrives? That would be the kind of thing this thread was made for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 05/11/2019 at 17:30, paranoid android said: Can we get an update on the Behringer pedal when it arrives? Got it and have had a quick run through with it The most obvious reason that the Behringer version is cheaper than the Boss CS-3 (£70 +) is that the casing is plastic as opposed to metal. It feels pretty sturdy nonetheless. In terms of how it performs I like it It doesn't make a huge difference to the sound like overdrive, chorus or delay does but it just makes it sound "nicer" by boosting quiet noises and trimming loud things it just makes my hamfisted playing sound smoother. I've got noticeably more sustain which I think makes it sound as if I'm playing a more expensive guitar. It also means that things like "tapping" works a lot better even if you're hammerons are louder than the pull offs For £26 I'm pretty happy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Got it and have had a quick run through with it The most obvious reason that the Behringer version is cheaper than the Boss CS-3 (£70 +) is that the casing is plastic as opposed to metal. It feels pretty sturdy nonetheless. In terms of how it performs I like it It doesn't make a huge difference to the sound like overdrive, chorus or delay does but it just makes it sound "nicer" by boosting quiet noises and trimming loud things it just makes my hamfisted playing sound smoother. I've got noticeably more sustain which I think makes it sound as if I'm playing a more expensive guitar. It also means that things like "tapping" works a lot better even if you're hammerons are louder than the pull offs For £26 I'm pretty happy Sounds good, TC! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Jeremy Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I have a Behringher Overdrive pedal. Similar sort of thing - the casing is plastic. I have used it loads of times, including gigs, and it works fine. Mostly I play pretty clean stuff though. I guess if I was in a metal band it might not give me enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 05/11/2019 at 12:41, paranoid android said: Not sure, tbh, but I wouldn't be put off by brand or price - I've been using a Zoom GFX for years, and it's great - in fact, I bought it on the recommendation of Fish's guitarist at the time, who used the Zoom to replace his MASSIVE effects rig. Many people would probably scoff at Zoom. Neither Guitar Guitar or Scayles in Edinburgh appear to stock Behringer effects - not sure what to make of that, tbh. https://www.scayles.co.uk/Amplifiers&Effects?Page=QW1wbGlmaWVycyAmIEVmZmVjdHM=&SubCat=MjIy https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/pedals/ Aye I replaced my pedal board with a Zoom G3n unit and really don't regret it at all. Built in effects are brilliant, and the amp models are great for direct recording. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 22/10/2019 at 21:17, topcat(The most tip top) said: Played live for the first time ever last night in my mid 40s The nervous energy was ridiculous and I felt like my hands were in backwards to begin with but I pulled it together and got through it and it was a great rush My advice to younger readers is not to leave it till middle age before summoning the courage Brilliant stuff! Can't ever beat the feeling playing live. Played in front of a few people to a few hundred and it's amazing every time,throughly recommend it to anyone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 17 hours ago, CALDERON said: Brilliant stuff! Can't ever beat the feeling playing live. Played in front of a few people to a few hundred and it's amazing every time,throughly recommend it to anyone. I don't know if you feel the same, but I always get much worse stage fright in front of a handful of people than I do in front of a big crowd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, cb_diamond said: I don't know if you feel the same, but I always get much worse stage fright in front of a handful of people than I do in front of a big crowd. Totally. If im playing in front of a few folk I just think I'm getting in the way of their night out, especially if it's a solo gig. Big crowd just makes it all easier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Steve Vai is the dogs bollocks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Deanburn Dave said: Steve Vai is the dogs bollocks His hands are massiiiiiiiiive! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 The new reverend 2020 line up look spectacular! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I got a laney mini ST 6W practice amp for Christmas. It’s probably better than my 30 year old 12W Marshall and certainly easier to carry If you know any young beginners who are looking to take up Electric Guitar then I can recommend it You can run it into your phone and use it as a virtual effects unit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qos91 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I got a laney mini ST 6W practice amp for Christmas. It’s probably better than my 30 year old 12W Marshall and certainly easier to carry If you know any young beginners who are looking to take up Electric Guitar then I can recommend it You can run it into your phone and use it as a virtual effects unitIve been watching a lot of videos about amps that size recently. I have a marshall dsl20 but want something smaller to practice at home with without annoying the neighbours. I was considering the katana air but am worried it might not be worth the money. One of these might be a better option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Ive been watching a lot of videos about amps that size recently. I have a marshall dsl20 but want something smaller to practice at home with without annoying the neighbours. I was considering the katana air but am worried it might not be worth the money. One of these might be a better option. One caveat is that the laney doesn’t come with a power supply so unless you’re happy with batteries you’ll need to a buy a separate 18v adapter unit and the polarity isn’t the usual way round so you need a polarity switcher You can do that for less than £20 but I spent a little more and got a 10 output power supply which will drive my pedals as well *If you were looking at spending Katana money then that’s nor going to scare you and you’ll still have money for a, katana style, wireless system that you could use not only on the little amp but the Marshall as well.* Of course that means I *need* to buy more pedals, and patch cables, and a pedal board 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb_diamond Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Has anyone used the tumble dryer sheet trick to get rid of pickguard static? Did it tonight with my Thinline and it completely worked!! A bit shocked and impressed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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