Single Coils into Splawn Quick Rod clip

[Chubtone]

I'll have to listen later....no speakers here at work. Alder wood

Yes, alder. Like Ronni Le Tekro. Like Uli Roth. Like Hendrix. Like Warren DiMartini. Like Blackmore. Like Joe Holmes. Like Yngwie. I think I'm in good company here with my alder.

Maybe your dog would like your tone more if it had the pleasant sonic qualities of alder? Your dog begs to go outside in February? In Ohio? Maybe the SPCA or PETA would like to know what you are doing to that poor creature, subjecting him to non-alder bodied metal riffs?

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

cab? Speakers?


Sounds good.

 

[Vrad]

Nice tone and playing.

That pedal really loosens up the stiff Quickrod tone, sounds more bouncy/juicy.

The stiffness of the Quick Rod can really be manipulated in the EQ section of the amp. My EQ knobs look bizarre the way they are set if you are used to Marshalls. My Quick Rod is really spongy sounding and not very tight the way I have it set.

How do you have it set up? I have the EQ at noon at the moment.

 

[Vrad]

Sounds terrific on these little laptop speakers...
How does the YJM compare to something like an OD808? I usually boost my QR with the OD808. I can't seem to get comfortable with OD2 for anything. It's like everything gets exaggerated when OD2 is engaged... Highs, lows, mids, gain. OD1 is great across all gears!

The YJM is more transparent than the OD808. They are both cool. The 808 adds it's own vibe with humbuckers that I really like but the YJM doesn't seem to have it's own characteristic sound like a TS and an SD-1 do. Next I am going to try the YJM with humbuckers.

The OD808 has been a favorite pedal of mine for a couple years now... I love that thing.

 

[70strathead]

see man you've been holding out, you know u like that sexy spanky single coil snap over HB's but just won't admit it. im messing with ya..although i do hear your expressiveness come out more. and that didn't sound wimpy by the way! smokin playing, tone and vibes bro. the hs-3's are even more less output than the ssl-1's, i wouldn't change a thing, that guitar sounds cool.

Ant

Thanks Ant. The HS-3 are lower output than the SSL-1's? That's weird because the SSL-1 is described as a true vintage single coil and on Duncans tone chart it is their wimpiest Alnico 5 based single coil. I didn't know the HS-3 was lower output than a vintage single coil. I've never played one though but always thought it was gonna be a touch hotter. I do think I'm going to leave the guitar as is.

The SSL-1 is a true single and has moderate output..so they typically range from 120-140v output. The HS-3 puts out only 93v and is flat EQ'ed bass, mid, treb - 6.5, 6, 6, kinda like an old PAF. they're SUPER clean which is why you can push them with loads of gain and the notes still retain a certain clarity. But I think they are lifeless when played in a clean tone. A true single will have a little fizz to it when driving them with boost pedals. the eqs range from bass,mid,teb ..5 - 7 - 9..depending on the model.
i think u should leave what u have, i used to have that pickup on my 62 reissue and it sounded great!

 

[Chubtone]

cab? Speakers?


Sounds good.

Cab is a Bogner 4x12 with G12H30's in it.

How do you have it set up? I have the EQ at noon at the moment.

This may or not work for live, in the room with you, but try this Presence - off, Bass - 10:00, Mid - 12:00, Treble 10:00

 

[Vrad]

cab? Speakers?


Sounds good.

Cab is a Bogner 4x12 with G12H30's in it.

How do you have it set up? I have the EQ at noon at the moment.

This may or not work for live, in the room with you, but try this Presence - off, Bass - 10:00, Mid - 12:00, Treble 10:00

Nice! With the exception of the presence, I had those same settings on 3rd gear the other day..

 

[Greazygeo]

I'll have to listen later....no speakers here at work. Alder wood

Yes, alder. Like Ronni Le Tekro. Like Uli Roth. Like Hendrix. Like Warren DiMartini. Like Blackmore. Like Joe Holmes. Like Yngwie. I think I'm in good company here with my alder.

Maybe your dog would like your tone more if it had the pleasant sonic qualities of alder? Your dog begs to go outside in February? In Ohio? Maybe the SPCA or PETA would like to know what you are doing to that poor creature, subjecting him to non-alder bodied metal riffs?

Yeah but think how much better their tone would be with something other than pallet wood!

The SPCA got on me awhile back when I was trying an alder wood geetar. I'm not allowed to use it....yeah that's it!

Swamp ash is where its at

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

How is the Ibanez TS808 compared to the maxon OD808?

 

[Chubtone]

Yeah but think how much better their tone would be with something other than pallet wood!

The SPCA got on me awhile back when I was trying an alder wood geetar. I'm not allowed to use it....yeah that's it!

Swamp ash is where its at

Well I am tired of debating this with you Here is scientific proof of the increased bad-essedness of alder over swamp ash. This is directly quoted from the Warmoth website so don't get mad at me:

Alder (Alnus rubra

Alder is used extensively for bodies because of its lighter weight (about four pounds for a Strat® body) and its full sound. The tone is reputed to be most balanced with equal doses of lows, mids and highs. Alder has been the mainstay for Fender bodies for many years and its characteristic tone has been a part of some of the most enduring pieces of modern day contemporary music. Alder is not for sissies, Britney Spears or Britny Fox fans, people with heart conditions or pregnant women.

Ash (Fraxinus americana

Swamp Ash is a prized wood for many reasons. It is a fairly light weight wood which makes it easily distinguishable from Hard Ash. It is soft and light enough that it does not put pressure on your mammary glands while playing; an essential characteristic for lactating players. A Strat® body will normally weigh under 5 lbs. Swamp ash is the exclusive body wood of the Daisy Rock line of guitars. Many of the 50's Fenders were made of Swamp Ash including the Mary Kay strat named after a woman who sold cosmetics . The grain is open and the color is creamy like the filling on a lovely meal of crepes and quiche. This wood is a very nice choice for clear finishes. Swamp Ash is our second most popular wood, embraced by wussies, women and fanny ticklers. It is a very musical wood excellent for playing show tunes or Liberace riffs. For the faint of heart and wrist.

 

[Drew]

As usual, nice playing and tone curt.

 

[lllazarrr]

That was great ! I kept imagining the band rocking in the background

 

[Digital Jams]

Yeah but think how much better their tone would be with something other than pallet wood!

The SPCA got on me awhile back when I was trying an alder wood geetar. I'm not allowed to use it....yeah that's it!

Swamp ash is where its at

Well I am tired of debating this with you Here is scientific proof of the increased bad-essedness of alder over swamp ash. This is directly quoted from the Warmoth website so don't get mad at me:

Alder (Alnus rubra

Alder is used extensively for bodies because of its lighter weight (about four pounds for a Strat® body) and its full sound. The tone is reputed to be most balanced with equal doses of lows, mids and highs. Alder has been the mainstay for Fender bodies for many years and its characteristic tone has been a part of some of the most enduring pieces of modern day contemporary music. Alder is not for sissies, Britney Spears or Britny Fox fans, people with heart conditions or pregnant women.

Ash (Fraxinus americana

Swamp Ash is a prized wood for many reasons. It is a fairly light weight wood which makes it easily distinguishable from Hard Ash. It is soft and light enough that it does not put pressure on your mammary glands while playing; an essential characteristic for lactating players. A Strat® body will normally weigh under 5 lbs. Swamp ash is the exclusive body wood of the Daisy Rock line of guitars. Many of the 50's Fenders were made of Swamp Ash including the Mary Kay strat named after a woman who sold cosmetics . The grain is open and the color is creamy like the filling on a lovely meal of crepes and quiche. This wood is a very nice choice for clear finishes. Swamp Ash is our second most popular wood, embraced by wussies, women and fanny ticklers. It is a very musical wood excellent for playing show tunes or Liberace riffs. For the faint of heart and wrist.

Thanks for the heads up Curt, I did not know this.

 

[Lord Toneking]

Man that sounded awesome! Great playing also!!

I also have the YJM308 and haven't really been digging it with my QR Is yours modded?...or maybe because I'm a 2nd gear od2 kinda guy?

Any suggestions??

 

[Chubtone]

How is the Ibanez TS808 compared to the maxon OD808?

I have never played one of the $500, original vintage TS-808's but I like the Maxon OD-808 as much as my vintage TS-9. The Maxon gets a lot of use by me.

As usual, nice playing and tone curt.

Thanks for checking it out Drew.

That was great ! I kept imagining the band rocking in the background

Thanks!

The band in the background? You mean the drummer that's upset because he doesn't get songwriting credits , the bass player that blows off practice at the last minute whenever he feels like it, and the singer that acts like he is a bigger deal than David Lee Roth was in 1983 yet he has never made it? Yeah, I REALLY miss being in bands.

 

[Chubtone]

Man that sounded awesome! Great playing also!!

I also have the YJM308 and haven't really been digging it with my QR Is yours modded?...or maybe because I'm a 2nd gear od2 kinda guy?

Any suggestions??

Thanks. Just run the YJM with both knobs at or around noon. Try Gear 1 OD1 or OD2. And use single coils. I am all about Gear 1

 

[Chubtone]

Thanks for the heads up Curt, I did not know this.

Meh, I'm still bent at you for what I quoted you saying earlier in this thread about my picking technique.

 

[Greazygeo]

Yeah but think how much better their tone would be with something other than pallet wood!

The SPCA got on me awhile back when I was trying an alder wood geetar. I'm not allowed to use it....yeah that's it!

Swamp ash is where its at

Well I am tired of debating this with you Here is scientific proof of the increased bad-essedness of alder over swamp ash. This is directly quoted from the Warmoth website so don't get mad at me:

Alder (Alnus rubra

Alder is used extensively for bodies because of its lighter weight (about four pounds for a Strat® body) and its full sound. The tone is reputed to be most balanced with equal doses of lows, mids and highs. Alder has been the mainstay for Fender bodies for many years and its characteristic tone has been a part of some of the most enduring pieces of modern day contemporary music. Alder is not for sissies, Britney Spears or Britny Fox fans, people with heart conditions or pregnant women.

Ash (Fraxinus americana

Swamp Ash is a prized wood for many reasons. It is a fairly light weight wood which makes it easily distinguishable from Hard Ash. It is soft and light enough that it does not put pressure on your mammary glands while playing; an essential characteristic for lactating players. A Strat® body will normally weigh under 5 lbs. Swamp ash is the exclusive body wood of the Daisy Rock line of guitars. Many of the 50's Fenders were made of Swamp Ash including the Mary Kay strat named after a woman who sold cosmetics . The grain is open and the color is creamy like the filling on a lovely meal of crepes and quiche. This wood is a very nice choice for clear finishes. Swamp Ash is our second most popular wood, embraced by wussies, women and fanny ticklers. It is a very musical wood excellent for playing show tunes or Liberace riffs. For the faint of heart and wrist.

Too funny!

 

[Digital Jams]

Thanks for the heads up Curt, I did not know this.

Meh, I'm still bent at you for what I quoted you saying earlier in this thread about my picking technique.

No, your just mad I did not go running to Vai looking like a school girl in heat

 

[maiden_fan]

Really good tone dude.