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Post by MartinS on Jun 7, 2016 15:04:25 GMT
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Post by MartinS on May 20, 2016 14:26:00 GMT
Ah, didn't know, thanks.
Out of interest, which DI with notch filter do you use?
m.
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Post by MartinS on May 20, 2016 12:09:28 GMT
I have a fair amount of experience with the Anthem Stagepro, and it's all been positive. The sound is very good, and the extras are all useful.
I recently bought another guitar to replace my old one with the Stagepro fitted, and I swithered a long time about swapping it onto the new one.
In the end the guitar I bought had an SL fitted by the previous owner, and although I've not played it through a PA, it does sound very similar to the Anthem through phones and a mixing desk, so I'm happy so far,
I think the Anthem is a good retrofit to a guitar that's already had a side-mounted preamp, but I don't think I could bring myself to cut a big hole in a nice guitar where there wasn't already one. The other thing is that hardware/technology changes, so who knows what you might want to put on your guitar in 5 years.
The SL can be removed without any damage if required.
Currently I'm thinking of taking the Anthem off the old guitar and selling that (guess it's worth more than the guitar)
m.
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Post by MartinS on May 6, 2016 21:04:21 GMT
Thanks for being kind guys, and thanks for the gentlest of chastisements Leo! You could be a diplomat!
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Post by MartinS on May 3, 2016 15:17:39 GMT
Thought I'd post up a short sample of playing, which I've stuck on Soundcloud. (First time I've tried this site.) Fluffed the end, but it was just to get an idea of how recording the Furch would sound. Very slight bit of reverb added . This is a tune written by harp player Catriona McKay from the Shetland band Fiddlers Bid, which I've worked out some kind of arrangement for. We're planning on doing a full band arrangement soon, which I'm looking forward to. soundcloud.com/martin-stewart-995895127/the-swanIf I could only stop trying to learn new tunes for a while Id like to make a few finished recordings! m.
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Post by MartinS on Apr 24, 2016 23:05:56 GMT
It's a beautiful tune all right.
Here's a Scots guy playing it:
Some time ago I worked most of this out (Tony plays it in standard tuning), but never really spent enough time on it to get it off pat. Must get back to it...
Thanks for reminding me, bellyshere!
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Post by MartinS on Apr 24, 2016 15:37:21 GMT
So, went down to see the guitar tech yesterday, and he showed me a G7.
I liked it enough to buy one, it's a rather elegant techy solution which appeals to the nerd in me.
Wee bit pricey, so hopefully it lasts.
I did love the Elliott capo video from michaelwatts though, very classy.
m.
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Post by MartinS on Apr 22, 2016 9:53:10 GMT
Thanks for the suggestions, I think I might try a Shubb. Is it easy enough to park on the headstock?
I was playing last night, and I realised the problem probably didn't stem from the capo after all. As I said, it's a new guitar (for me) and it looks like a set up problem - I play in a lower tuning and there is a bit of bit of fret buzz, which is what I thought was the capo not sitting correctly. Duh.
Slight tweaking of the truss rod doesn't really help. It has had a mod made to it (Anthem SL) and the bridge height looks like it might not be correct, so a visit to the guitar tech...
m.
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Post by MartinS on Apr 21, 2016 10:10:40 GMT
Leo, those look interesting, not seen them before.
I particularly like the fact you can get them with Swarovski crystals!
Martin
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Post by MartinS on Apr 21, 2016 9:58:58 GMT
I've tried them, but also found them uncomfortable.
The tip sits under the nail, so your nails have to be of a minimum length before you can use them.
Also I found it was a bit off a faff having all these little bits of plastic that were carefully sized to each finger. Approximately once a day I would lose one of them, start swearing, and then find it after 20 minutes searching under the couch.
I gave up. I bit the bullet and now go with acrylic nails (yes, at the nail bar!)
And now I am blissfully happy. Although my partner thinks they look creepy...
Martin
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Post by MartinS on Apr 21, 2016 9:51:41 GMT
Had a search for threads about capos on here and didn't find much, so here goes.
I use two different capos.
First one is a Jim Dunlop which I have been using quite happily for years, it's fairly precise, positive feel, and easy enough to put on and off both the strings and the headstock (when parked up). I use this if I'm not moving capo position mid tune set.
Second is one called a Quickdraw, which may be unfamiliar to you (http://www.quickdrawcapo.com/). I use this one if I need to move capo position mid-tune quickly. It's a great idea and works very well, however you need to be adapt at getting it in the right place or you can get a bit of string buzz. I wouldn't be without it though.
So here's the thing, I have just acquired another guitar this week, and the nut width is 45mm (wider than I've had before). I have the impression (rightly or wrongly) that the Jim Dunlop capo requires a lot more care about positioning than I would have needed for the narrower neck guitars. Which has got me thinking bout possible alternatives.
I'm interested in the opinions of the collective wisdom on this board, what capos do you like/dislike and why? I see lots of comments on the interwebs about Shubbs, Kysers and G7ths, but I've not tried any of these.
Martin
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Post by MartinS on Mar 23, 2016 16:17:15 GMT
Could some of you fine chaps point me to Soundcloud recordings (or others) demonstrating the K&K through a preamp on flat tone settings straight into a pc/desk?
I know they have a great reputation, but I'm still not convinced that it gives the most natural sound, which is what I'm always looking for.
m.
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Post by MartinS on Mar 21, 2016 9:56:47 GMT
Whoops, it's an OOM33SR (spruce top, rosewood back and sides) I have, not a OOM32. Spoke to Jimmy Egypt (CCMusic) yesterday, and will get it in for a setup in a couple of weeks or so.
m.
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Post by MartinS on Mar 16, 2016 13:52:45 GMT
I bought a Furch 00M32 recently from CCMusic. I was after a small bodied guitar that would be comfortable to play when sitting in the couch, and would suit fingerstyle. I had the guitar tech take the scratch guard off - I'm pretty careful with instruments, and my other guitar I've had for over 20yrs without a scratchguard has survived pretty well.
Here's the bad points:
A lot of money. Slight buzz at 9th fret and up when in DADGAD, capoed at 3, guess I just need to tweak the truss. Being totally OCD, I did a lot of searching about on the interwebs for reviews. The only negative comments I could see were suggestions that because the bracing is so light, the soundboards on some (older?) guitars have warped. i think it's the light bracing which is the key to its sound though.
Here's the good points.
It is totally amazing. I love it. I've hardly stopped playing with it since I bought it. I'd tried some way more expensive big name guitars and been thoroughly unimpressed. That made me feel a lot better about the price.
I'm thinking of putting a mic in it, probably the miniflex 2mic one. I put a stagepro anthem in my other and it sounds awesome, but there's a niggle in my mind about its rather soft piezo element, which I can't help feeling will alter the sound of the guitar - I can't see how it won't affect the transmission of sound from the strings when playing acoustically.
Here's the thing though for the OP. I would buy another Furch without any problem, and I expect to do so. I don't think I really need to look anywhere else.
m.
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