RIG TALK primer thread for TGP refugees

[VonBonfire]

Those are the two literal only types of guitarists apparently, and every rig and every piece of gear advice is based on that

Two weeks after a gushing honeymoon phase pedal review: "I couldn't bond with it"

 

[DanTravis62]

Two weeks after a gushing honeymoon phase pedal review: "I couldn't bond with it"

LOL right because a phase pedal is something that you need to "bond" with

It couldn't possibly be a tool that you use to make music

It's an emotional tampon purchase that you hide from your harpy liberal wife who looks like Katie Porter

 

[VonBonfire]

LOL right because a phase pedal is something that you need to "bond" with

It couldn't possibly be a tool that you use to make music

It's an emotional tampon purchase that you hide from your harpy liberal wife who looks like Katie Porter

It's the only place I've ever seen 50 page threads on a new Fulltone release then the next day everyone ditching their Fulltone gear because Mike criticized black lives matter rioters on social media.

I didn't know who Katie Porter was....oof, that looks like a dude dressed up like an overbearing psychotic 50's horror movie housewife.

 

[Uzi Nein Millimetah]

Two weeks after a gushing honeymoon phase pedal review: "I couldn't bond with it"

Funny cos it's true.....

 

[DanTravis62]

It's the only place I've ever seen 50 page threads on a new Fulltone release then the next day everyone ditching their Fulltone gear because Mike criticized black lives matter rioters on social media.

I didn't know who Katie Porter was....oof, that looks like a dude dressed up like an overbearing psychotic 50's horror movie housewife.

For the longest time, I was a "couldn't care less what peoples views are if they make good gear" just like everyone else was

But because TGP woke mob changed the rules of the game with shit like that fulltone debacle, apparently we're playing this game now

so I've never bought anything new from Fryette, or Friedman, and I never will

 

[VonBonfire]

For the longest time, I was a "couldn't care less what peoples views are if they make good gear" just like everyone else was

But because TGP woke mob changed the rules of the game with shit like that fulltone debacle, apparently we're playing this game now

so I've never bought anything new from Fryette, or Friedman, and I never will

If you do some looking you will find that outside of Keeley electronics, almost every manufacturer cowed to that scam. I could accept it if you legitimately, long term, felt it was something worthwhile, but it was all feel good shit for five minutes. The JHS dude with his lecture video was a low point and I can honestly say I will never buy a damn thing from that ass eyed goonball.

 

[DanTravis62]

If you do some looking you will find that outside of Keeley electronics, almost every manufacturer cowed to that scam. I could accept it if you legitimately, long term, felt it was something worthwhile, but it was all feel good shit for five minutes. The JHS dude with his lecture video was a low point and I can honestly say I will never buy a damn thing from that ass eyed goonball.

Yep, have never bought a JHS pedal and never will

If those fuckers wanna play that game, we can play that game

Not like there's a shortage of pedal manufacturers to buy from - shit even here at RT we have griff who can basically do anything you want

 

[teestone]

On TGP I would be told I am wrong and need to get with the program.

This right here is why I stopped posting. If one’s opinion doesn’t match the TGP group think, they pile on and act superior. When you stick up for your position, warnings and banning follow.

 

[VonBonfire]

Not like there's a shortage of pedal manufacturers to buy from - shit even here at RT we have griff who can basically do anything you want

I'll always reach out to Wayne first on anything cause he's a swell bro who loveshis Carlos shoes. End of story.

 

[Exo-metal]

TGP welcome all.

 

[Uzi Nein Millimetah]

LOL right because a phase pedal is something that you need to "bond" with

It couldn't possibly be a tool that you use to make music

It's an emotional tampon purchase that you hide from your harpy liberal wife who looks like Katie Porter

When the Greats were recording their Greatests works, they didn't have 1 Billion choices for the best gear to make it as easy as possible to create music without even knowing how real tones are created as we have today.

They used what was available and were creative. And then got on with it.

They also didn't have unlimited FREE internets lessons teaching them how to play every song ever recorded, and I don't recall nearly as much emphasis on parroting others exactly as we have today as being the "best" cover possible.

 

[DanTravis62]

When the Greats were recording their Greatests works, they didn't have 1 Billion choices for the best gear to make it as easy as possible to create music without even knowing how real tones are created as we have today.

They used what was available and were creative. And then got on with it.

Were so spoiled for choice in gear these days, especially those who have a lot of disposable income

It's mind boggling to me how few clips, videos of "heres my bands gig last night" etc we get

 

[Uzi Nein Millimetah]

Were so spoiled for choice in gear these days, especially those who have a lot of disposable income

It's mind boggling to me how few clips, videos of "heres my bands gig last night" etc we get

A shit ton of Suburban Gear Dads have WAY more gear than most famous/pro guitaristsof the '80s did (or even today for that matter), including 4-5 copies of the same damned guitar....

But not much if any noteworthy original music of their own. Too much focus on copying exactly something that was already created by someone else...

 

[Geo]

Were so spoiled for choice in gear these days, especially those who have a lot of disposable income

It's mind boggling to me how few clips, videos of "heres my bands gig last night" etc we get

It's unbelievable the great sounding gear and recording stuff that is available now, the youngsters are spoiled.

After 45 years of playing and doing the band thing in my younger years, I just play for myself because I love to.

I have no urge to play for the public what so ever.

I am sure there are many in this same boat.

 

[DanTravis62]

It's unbelievable the great sounding gear and recording stuff that is available now, the youngsters are spoiled.

After 45 years of playing and doing the band thing in my younger years, I just play for myself because I love to.

I have no urge to play for the public what so ever.

I am sure there are many in this same boat.

Yeah the older guys aren't the ones i'm calling out for that, youve served your time

It's the younger ones lol

 

[Uzi Nein Millimetah]

It's unbelievable the great sounding gear and recording stuff that is available now, the youngsters are spoiled.

After 45 years of playing and doing the band thing in my younger years, I just play for myself because I love to.

I have no urge to play for the public what so ever.

I am sure there are many in this same boat.

I play for creation and producing very well composed and mixed songs. As soon as it's possible to exit the daily corporate grind, I intend to be a part time producer to pick and choose clients and also work on my own band projects as my "not really retirement".

The quality of the composition, SOUND, and the performance itself are the things that get my rocks off. So naturally, searching for great REAL tones is essential, not canned versions.

 

[Geo]

I play for creation and producing very well composed and mixed songs. As soon as it's possible to exit the daily corporate grind, I intend to be a part time producer to pick and choose clients and also work on my own band projects as my "not really retirement".

The quality of the composition, SOUND, and the performance itself is what gets my rocks off. So naturally, searching for great REAL tones is essential, not canned versions.

Engineering and producing is a whole different thing than playing an instrument, it takes a higher level of hearing, discipline and musicianship. Kudos.

I just love to make noise, knobs are my enemy.

 

[Uzi Nein Millimetah]

Engineering and producing is a whole different thing than playing an instrument, it takes a higher level of hearing, discipline and musicianship. Kudos.

I just love to make noise, knobs are my enemy.

Guitarists are still my heroes, but most of my faves were also heavily involved in production. I've learned over my lifetime it doesn't matter HOW good your amp sounded in the room, HOW good your performance was, etc, if the final mix is shit.

Started out looking up mostly to pure guitarists, but over time, started learning about guys like Alan Parsons, Steven Wilson, Trevor Rabin, etc.

 

[Geo]

Guitarists are still my heroes, but most of my faves were also heavily involved in production. I've learned over my lifetime it doesn't matter HOW good your amp sounded in the room, HOW good your performance was, etc, if the final mix is shit.

Started out looking up mostly to pure guitarists, but over time, started learning about guys like Alan Parsons, Steven Wilson, Trevor Rabin, etc.

Yeah, you can really immerse yourself in the producing world, unfortunately I have the attention span of a turnip.

Also it could be a very expensive venture.

 

[VonBonfire]

After 45 years of playing and doing the band thing in my younger years, I just play for myself because I love to.

I'm only motivated to keep playing by the money.