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A place to share your experience with musical gadgets !

Here's one of mine .... a cute little mechanical device :
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Guitar_capo_%28shubb%29-KayEss-1.jpeg)

I remember the days before this existed...or maybe I only remember the days before I knew it existed.

Have a capo, but never used it. Honest.

Mine currently are:

- Kaossilator
- Roland PMA-5 (see here: http://www.synthony.com/vintage/pma5.html (http://www.synthony.com/vintage/pma5.html))
- Electro-Harmonix Micro Synth

Just looking to buy the time machine that will give me the time to use them.

Cheers,

Nigel

(http://www.bassexchange.com/catalog/images/stomp_main_Pic1.jpg)

Peterson StroboStomp tuner pedal and DI. Accuracy to 1/10th of a cent. That's ten times more accurate than Roland's new, top-of-the-line TU-1000 (+/- 1 cent accuracy) at $200, and Korg's top-of-the-line DTR2000 at $260 (also +/- 1 cent accuracy).


(http://www.gripmaster.cuesportstore.co.uk/images/grip%20light.jpg)

GripMaster from Planet Waves. Strengthens the hand and fingers while watching TV. There's a new version (http://store.daddario.com/category/152456/Vari-Grip_Hand_Fitness_Tool) available that's better because you can adjust the tension.

This is a sentimental favorite:

Roland TR-505


I haven't used it in years, but I ruled this thing back in the day.  I still have it, along with cassette tapes of saved drum arrangement data, and the trusty mono cassette player that I used to save and load the arrangements.  It's part of the reason I get such a kick out of living with the limitations of the Micro BR's drums--the Micro BR is more challenging.

Quote from: 64Guitars on August 21, 2009, 10:49:38 AMPeterson StroboStomp tuner pedal and DI. Accuracy to 1/10th of a cent. That's ten times more accurate than Roland's new, top-of-the-line TU-1000 (+/- 1 cent accuracy) at $200, and Korg's top-of-the-line DTR2000 at $260 (also +/- 1 cent accuracy).

I'm not sure I believe in being that in tune.

Jellifish!

Quote from: 64Guitars on August 21, 2009, 10:49:38 AMGripMaster from Planet Waves. Strengthens the hand and fingers while watching TV. There's a new version (http://store.daddario.com/category/152456/Vari-Grip_Hand_Fitness_Tool) available that's better because you can adjust the tension.

I've been meaning to get something like this.  I'm especially interested in the "callus builder" feature of the new version--since lately I spend more time punching buttons on the Micro BR than I do fingering guitar strings.

Hey!  Here's an idea for an invention: Stick-on callus builders for the buttons of electronic devices.  If I had little rough bits all over the left side of my computer keyboard, and on my Micro BR buttons, I'd have calluses of steel by now.

Next stop: The patent office!

Here's one of my favorites:

(http://www.shracing.co.uk/music_gear/images/ebow.bmp) (http://www.shracing.co.uk/music_gear/images/ebow.bmp)

Before I got the e-bow, I always thought they were screaming feedback or synth lines.

Controlling the beast is another matter altogether...  ;)

You may wanna update that pic cuthbert .... unless Fartunecity is a new gadget ;D

Quote from: Geir on August 21, 2009, 01:56:06 PMYou may wanna update that pic cuthbert .... unless Fartunecity is a new gadget ;D

Thanks for the heads up, Geir! Do you not see an e-bow pictured there?  ???

I still see it...  :o

Howse about this one instead?

Quote from: cuthbert on August 21, 2009, 03:08:49 PM

Quote from: Geir on August 21, 2009, 01:56:06 PMYou may wanna update that pic cuthbert .... unless Fartunecity is a new gadget ;D

Thanks for the heads up, Geir! Do you not see an e-bow pictured there?  ???

FortuneCity was somehow replacing it with their own ad. But if you right-clicked on the picture and selected "View Image", the ebow pic would open. Once opened, it would be in your browser's cache, so any subsequent views of the message would show the ebow pic from the cache instead of FortuneCity's ad.

Anyway, I found the same image from another source and replaced it. Should be okay now.

Quote from: Geir on August 21, 2009, 09:51:19 AMHey

A place to share your experience with musical gadgets !

Here's one of mine .... a cute little mechanical device :
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Guitar_capo_%28shubb%29-KayEss-1.jpeg)

A capo opens you up to a whole new world of chords........

Some Guitarists that I have met feel Ashamed to use them.....But sound shit trying to attempt the same tones..........


It is the ultimate accessory for the guitar....!!!!!!

For me this beats any gadget for the guitar!

Anything else is a bonus!

Agreed...

But I cant find mine :(

_{Bloody kids.}

Trying to bar the chords is a bitch!!!!!


I have made it my mission to leave the capo behind.........

I Can't do it!!!!!!




And Steve.....


My Two year old hides mine all the time.....

And bites the rubber off it until it cant be used........


£30 on capos to be invested soon....

Quote from: osckilo on August 21, 2009, 05:35:06 PMA capo opens you up to a whole new world of chords........

Some Guitarists that I have met feel Ashamed to use them.....But sound shit trying to attempt the same tones..........

:) Once I was jamming with some punk/metalheads, and I was on my acoustic guitar (which to them seemed quite exotic).  I said, "I'm getting out the capo, fellas.  Just warning you."

"Nooooo! Please! Not the capo!"

It was like holding up a crucifix to a vampire.

I remember seeing a Vid of Simon & Garfunkel years ago, where PS had a capo on about the 6th fret, and making some astonishing sounds. As soon as I was able, I too tried a Capo several frets down, oh boy, a whole new world of possibilities. Anyone who doesn't want to stretch, progress, and experiment, shouldn't really be into playing music.  8)

Capo, picks of various weights/materials/shapes.  Someone mentioned the jewellfish-the other day I used the edge of a quarter, held perpendicular to the strings to get that 12 string sound. 

Percussion (I will hold an egg-shaker while I play sometimes).

I get a ton of use/inspiration out of my various pedals-but the GT-8 takes the cake.  I dont think there is anything I CANT do with it.

Also sometimes I will pull out the bass, which Is just plain different!

Besides my capo I always bring my bottleneck (don't use it much tho)
(http://www.bluemoonbottleneck.co.uk/Images/p_004.JPG)

Well, if we're allo going to list the contents of our guitar cases: I never leave home without the good old tuning fork! (and also the Schubb capo)
(http://www.di-arezzo.co.uk/multimedia/images/wittner/couv/wit920.jpg)

I'm trying to get better at playing bass with my fingers, but felt picks have helped with my tone while I'm learning.



And of course my vocal mask allows me to sing in a muffled, throaty manner.


Blooby

Quote from: Blooby on August 22, 2009, 05:27:27 AMAnd of course my vocal mask allows me to sing in a muffled, throaty manner.

(http://www.bikudo.com/photo_stock/50270.jpg)

Blooby

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: Ted on August 21, 2009, 06:01:15 PM

Quote from: osckilo on August 21, 2009, 05:35:06 PMA capo opens you up to a whole new world of chords........

Some Guitarists that I have met feel Ashamed to use them.....But sound shit trying to attempt the same tones..........

:) Once I was jamming with some punk/metalheads, and I was on my acoustic guitar (which to them seemed quite exotic).  I said, "I'm getting out the capo, fellas.  Just warning you."

"Nooooo! Please! Not the capo!"

It was like holding up a crucifix to a vampire.

that reminds me of a time i was taking a spot as a keyboard player-when i walked in with my huge road case housing my Korg T3, one the snotty assholes said "O-whats that ? one of those non stringed things"
what pissed me off was i was a better guitar player than he was and i was stuck on boards-

i played that night-never returned

arrogant fuck

Quote from: Ted on August 21, 2009, 06:01:15 PM

Quote from: osckilo on August 21, 2009, 05:35:06 PMA capo opens you up to a whole new world of chords........

Some Guitarists that I have met feel Ashamed to use them.....But sound shit trying to attempt the same tones..........

:) Once I was jamming with some punk/metalheads, and I was on my acoustic guitar (which to them seemed quite exotic).  I said, "I'm getting out the capo, fellas.  Just warning you."

"Nooooo! Please! Not the capo!"

It was like holding up a crucifix to a vampire.

Been there, done that.

Actually a good thing, made me able to figure out what to do when the EVIL keyboardplayer transposes in the middle of a song ....

Essential equipment when I am playing.....

Quote from: SteveG on August 22, 2009, 01:36:47 PMEssential equipment when I am playing.....

(http://www.sunnyhillsportingclays.com/images/ear_plugs.jpg)

I see that alot, how loud do you play?

Quote from: SteveG on August 22, 2009, 01:36:47 PMEssential equipment when I am playing.....

(http://www.sunnyhillsportingclays.com/images/ear_plugs.jpg)

I use these too, but as a marital aid.


Not so fast, perverts: one of us snores.

Davo, It's not the volume that's the problem  ;)

I wear those everyday at work.  If I am going to lose my hearing at least I will enjoy it.  I have a capo and very seldom use it.  I like the little things that involve others to  play along.   Tamborine, egg shakers, cowbell, train whistle, bongo drum,  we even use spoons,  everyone wants to be able to play along. And those sort of things let them. LOL And it is fun to see them all have fun!!
P.J.

Quote from: Geir on August 21, 2009, 09:51:19 AMHey

A place to share your experience with musical gadgets !

Here's one of mine .... a cute little mechanical device :
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Guitar_capo_%28shubb%29-KayEss-1.jpeg)

This is my number one too... a Shubb Capo. I've tried other capos, but I love these ones best of all. A good 75% of my songs are capo'd, so it's essential equipment.

Oh... and Fender medium picks. I'm pretty addicted to those now too. Especially in this design...

(http://a367.yahoofs.com/shopping/mcid5_416251/simg_t_tb000eek4u8413frsqrlnljpg110?rm_____DFdpAnTti)

Quote from: Greeny on August 24, 2009, 04:16:37 AMOh... and Fender medium picks. I'm pretty addicted to those now too. Especially in this design...

(http://a367.yahoofs.com/shopping/mcid5_416251/simg_t_tb000eek4u8413frsqrlnljpg110?rm_____DFdpAnTti)

Still got that one you gave me as my "emergency pick".....

Medium is good for most things!

Quote from: osckilo on August 24, 2009, 03:58:38 PM

Quote from: Greeny on August 24, 2009, 04:16:37 AMOh... and Fender medium picks. I'm pretty addicted to those now too. Especially in this design...

(http://a367.yahoofs.com/shopping/mcid5_416251/simg_t_tb000eek4u8413frsqrlnljpg110?rm_____DFdpAnTti)

Still got that one you gave me as my "emergency pick".....

Medium is good for most things!

Here's my emergency pick :

a recycled credit card ;D
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1lVlokE-EDk/SpMQEac733I/AAAAAAAABhU/lSms76qGoi8/s512/sommer%202009%20066.JPG)

Quote from: Geir on August 24, 2009, 04:16:07 PM

Quote from: osckilo on August 24, 2009, 03:58:38 PM

Quote from: Greeny on August 24, 2009, 04:16:37 AMOh... and Fender medium picks. I'm pretty addicted to those now too. Especially in this design...

(http://a367.yahoofs.com/shopping/mcid5_416251/simg_t_tb000eek4u8413frsqrlnljpg110?rm_____DFdpAnTti)

Still got that one you gave me as my "emergency pick".....

Medium is good for most things!

Here's my emergency pick :

a recycled credit card ;D
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1lVlokE-EDk/SpMQEac733I/AAAAAAAABhU/lSms76qGoi8/s512/sommer%202009%20066.JPG)

Credit cards give a wicked sound on a twelve string, i have found......





That pick give a new meaning to playing with yourself G!

Quote from: Greeny on August 24, 2009, 04:16:37 AMOh... and Fender medium picks. I'm pretty addicted to those now too. Especially in this design...

(http://a367.yahoofs.com/shopping/mcid5_416251/simg_t_tb000eek4u8413frsqrlnljpg110?rm_____DFdpAnTti)

that is old school-
a pick is a useful gadget-i use a shubb capo as well- it's the best and longest lived one i ever had

but i'd have to say my CS1 compessor or boss turbo overdrive pedal-
very battle worn and work great
i'll go with-
probably the OD pedal would be my pick

Greeny I have the same Shubb capo, it works great.

Im a big fan of the Dunlop picks. I use the large triangle ones in medium for the acoustic, they are bright and allow you to really hit those strings hard.
On electrics I use the standard size in heavy guages-they last forever.

Quote from: Davo on August 24, 2009, 08:45:27 PM....
Im a big fan of the Dunlop picks. ....

Same here, I use the .73mm tortex picks. This I can make sound both floppy and hard depending how I hold it. Also it doesn't slip from my sweaty hands... I can never use smooth picks.

I got my VARIGRIP yesterday, and have been compulsively squeezing it in its callous builder configuration.

My fingertips feel like I've been playing guitar.  At least I think they do.  It's been so long.

http://www.nsdpowerballs.com/powerball-for-music.html (http://www.nsdpowerballs.com/powerball-for-music.html)

These things r good. Takes a bit of practice to get going, but they do strengthen your wrists and hands, and they r fun to play with.

Quote from: wiley on August 23, 2009, 06:29:37 PMI wear those everyday at work.  If I am going to lose my hearing at least I will enjoy it.  I have a capo and very seldom use it.  I like the little things that involve others to  play along.   Tamborine, egg shakers, cowbell, train whistle, bongo drum,  we even use spoons,  everyone wants to be able to play along. And those sort of things let them. LOL And it is fun to see them all have fun!!
P.J.

I love percussion. Sleigh bells are my fave, but they are so expensive I haven't picked any up yet. I had an egg shaker once, but a friend ruined it because he thought there was candy inside - Dork...

Quote from: flash142 on August 29, 2009, 03:37:12 PMhttp://www.nsdpowerballs.com/powerball-for-music.html (http://www.nsdpowerballs.com/powerball-for-music.html)

These things r good. Takes a bit of practice to get going, but they do strengthen your wrists and hands, and they r fun to play with.

I have one of these--but not the "for musicians" model.  How is it different from the ordinary models?

Ted, its the same powerball, just describing that it is good for musicians. To work out your hand and wrists , get it going then get it as slow as u can, but grip like hell, but controlled speed, slow and easy , slow and easy, but keep the grip on hard. It works but u gotta do it regularly. If u r right handed, use it more with your left hand, it really does help to strengthen your hand. Grip it real tight.

Quote from: Ted on August 29, 2009, 02:48:05 PMI got my VARIGRIP yesterday, and have been compulsively squeezing it in its callous builder configuration.

My fingertips feel like I've been playing guitar.  At least I think they do.  It's been so long.

Great minds...   :)

I got one on Wednesday. I like it better than the older style GripMaster. The Vari-Grip seems sturdier (not as much wobble) and I like the callous builder. Although, I wish the spring tension could be reduced a bit more. It's a bit hard to press those finger pads down with my weak fingers - especially the pinky. Perhaps after I've used it regularly for a while my fingers will get stronger and it won't seem as difficult to press the pads.

come on you guys
synths -effect pedal boards?-they are a bit more involved to be labeled a gadget arent they?

just got this cos i cant afford a real synthesiser huvae a scooby how it works tho, bin messing with its kaossilator thingymyjiggbit setting is fun but nothing very musical as yet.
(http://www.originalsoundversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/korg_ds10_cover.jpg)

Quote from: guitarron on September 10, 2009, 03:51:48 PMcome on you guys
synths -effect pedal boards?-they are a bit more involved to be labeled a gadget arent they?

Sorry for that Ron, you are right (can I use this image ORH)...
(http://members.cox.net/dogmatix/Thread%20Hijacked.JPG)
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Now lets get back to gadgets shall we.

QuoteA gadget is a small technological object (such as a device or an appliance) that has a particular function, but is often thought of as a novelty. Gadgets are invariably considered to be more unusually or cleverly designed than normal technological objects at the time of their invention.

Interesting looking gadget there ORH, hours of fun I bet.

QuoteInteresting looking gadget there ORH, hours of fun I bet.

it seems so but i dont have three years of my life to give up learning to work it lol.

i'll let the kids come to grips with it, when they have worked it out i'll get em to show me lol.

anyway its all your fault for buying a roland sh-201 and making me curious.

by the by the gadget is actually a nintendo ds  the korg ds-10 is just software for it.

I have a great musical gadget I'm "Playing" right now:

(http://api.ning.com/files/rx6AJHH2IyFN5o7m0lG0DQtPYrC4pQrygg12Mmf3chm5yIe0QMHO4kPnNjV7xyUY*JWg8lDxtw*GxO971PW3yDAwp1Hu5ouB/beer.jpg)

It makes you sing like a bird and play guitar like Hendrix!!

(Burp!)

beer yumm....
the beer glass-now that's a useful gadget

Quote from: guitarron on September 10, 2009, 03:51:48 PMcome on you guys
synths -effect pedal boards?-they are a bit more involved to be labeled a gadget arent they?

I've moved all of the non-gadget posts to their own topic:

   Favourite music gear (other than your BR) (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=4335.0)


Feel free to add more posts about synths, effects, and other non-BR gear there.

Quote from: launched on September 10, 2009, 05:00:15 PMI have a great musical gadget I'm "Playing" right now:

(http://api.ning.com/files/rx6AJHH2IyFN5o7m0lG0DQtPYrC4pQrygg12Mmf3chm5yIe0QMHO4kPnNjV7xyUY*JWg8lDxtw*GxO971PW3yDAwp1Hu5ouB/beer.jpg)

It makes you sing like a bird and play guitar like Hendrix!!

(Burp!)

GREAT idea.  Its been hot around here.   On the plus side, Octoberfest is coming soon.

A have a friend who just left for Munichs...

My cousin used to go to Octoberfest every year "On business". I don't think much business got conducted!

That looks suspiciously like a fine Red Ale.  You got me all thirsty on a Friday Morning... can't wait till tonight!!!

Quote from: Bluesberry on September 11, 2009, 06:22:09 AMThat looks suspiciously like a fine Red Ale.  You got me all thirsty on a Friday Morning... can't wait till tonight!!!

Just think, though, you have all this time to work up a thirst!!

Quote from: 64Guitars on September 10, 2009, 05:48:29 PM

Quote from: guitarron on September 10, 2009, 03:51:48 PMcome on you guys
synths -effect pedal boards?-they are a bit more involved to be labeled a gadget arent they?

I've moved all of the non-gadget posts to their own topic:

   Favourite music gear (other than your BR) (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=4335.0)


Feel free to add more posts about synths, effects, and other non-BR gear there.

Not that big a deal or anything... But how is an effect anything not a gadget? Traditionally, you plug a guitar into an amp and there you go. Adding anything to that could be considered a gadget. Especially when that "gadget" affects the sounds you are able to get.

I mean if a pick can be considered a "gadget" then surely a multi-effects pedal can.  ;D

Quote from: Saijinn Maas on September 11, 2009, 10:09:51 AM

Quote from: 64Guitars on September 10, 2009, 05:48:29 PM

Quote from: guitarron on September 10, 2009, 03:51:48 PMcome on you guys
synths -effect pedal boards?-they are a bit more involved to be labeled a gadget arent they?

I've moved all of the non-gadget posts to their own topic:

   Favourite music gear (other than your BR) (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=4335.0)


Feel free to add more posts about synths, effects, and other non-BR gear there.

Not that big a deal or anything... But how is an effect anything not a gadget? Traditionally, you plug a guitar into an amp and there you go. Adding anything to that could be considered a gadget. Especially when that "gadget" affects the sounds you are able to get.

I mean if a pick can be considered a "gadget" then surely a multi-effects pedal can.  ;D

I looked at several definitions of gadget on the intee-net. The common key words were:

Mechanical or Electronic
Small
Technological/Innovative
Novelty (Occasionally mentioned, but hell, life is a novelty!)  ;D

I was hoping to find the words unnecessary, unimportant or trivial, but no dice. According to Wikipedia (Which isn't entirely reliable - I correct spelling and content errors occasionally), a clock, bicycle or television would be considered an example of a gadget.

It appears that any musical device aside from a pick, tone block, drumstick, etc. could be considered a gadget. I don't agree, but that's what I'm gathering from the smart people of the world... :P

And then there's a gizmo...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmIwZDVJSwI

This will be you soon Jim......

Quote from: osckilo on September 11, 2009, 10:55:49 AMThis will be you soon Jim......

Cool.  My stepdaughter has a DS.  I can sort of justify GAS attacks if it's "for the kids."  Well, it sort of worked for the Yamaha DD-55 digital drums.

Quote from: Ted on September 11, 2009, 11:03:08 AM

Quote from: osckilo on September 11, 2009, 10:55:49 AMThis will be you soon Jim......

Cool.  My stepdaughter has a DS.  I can sort of justify GAS attacks if it's "for the kids."  Well, it sort of worked for the Yamaha DD-55 digital drums.

Kids have their uses!!!!

Quote from: osckilo on September 11, 2009, 11:13:44 AM

Quote from: Ted on September 11, 2009, 11:03:08 AM

Quote from: osckilo on September 11, 2009, 10:55:49 AMThis will be you soon Jim......

Cool.  My stepdaughter has a DS.  I can sort of justify GAS attacks if it's "for the kids."  Well, it sort of worked for the Yamaha DD-55 digital drums.

Kids have their uses!!!!

Only $20 on Amazon.com !! (http://www.amazon.com/KORG-DS-10-Synthesizer-Nintendo-DS/dp/B001EB8CD6)

Quote from: Ted on September 11, 2009, 11:25:15 AMOnly $20 on Amazon.com !! (http://www.amazon.com/KORG-DS-10-Synthesizer-Nintendo-DS/dp/B001EB8CD6)

Just placed my order with Amazon!

That is amazing for $20 friggin' bucks.

im not saying where i got mine

Roland PMA-5

Imagine a stylophone that was combined with a synthesiser

(http://www.synthman.com/roland/Html/Images/308600.jpg)

and this is it.  I like this a lot, is fun.

Quote from: launched on September 11, 2009, 10:55:17 AMAnd then there's a gizmo...

ohhhh now 64G wil have to split this thread again:

Favourite music gizmo (except your BR !! )

Quote from: tony on September 11, 2009, 05:43:57 PMRoland PMA-5

Imagine a stylophone that was combined with a synthesiser

(http://www.synthman.com/roland/Html/Images/308600.jpg)

and this is it.  I like this a lot, is fun.

I thought that is what this was......


(http://www.gpanagopoulos.com/eshop/images/detailed_images/KORG+KAOSSILATOR.jpg)

Quote from: Geir on September 11, 2009, 06:09:13 PM

Quote from: launched on September 11, 2009, 10:55:17 AMAnd then there's a gizmo...

ohhhh now 64G wil have to split this thread again:

Favourite music gizmo (except your BR !! )

Maybe I should retract - I don't want the forum gods to be displeased (I'm only kidding!!!)

I was on my way to buy a Kaosillator when I found this.  I'd heard Nigel's fantastic rendition of Debussy posted up here and thought 'That's for me'.  I rang the shop and put one on hold and went to get it. One street from the music shop was a pawn shop.  If GAS is a problem, pawn shops are a side effect.  I saw the Roland PMA-5, had a play (thankfully they had the manual) and was sold.  It doesn't have the fluid pad of the Kaosillator.  The screen is broken up like a keyboard.  But it does have 8 recordable tracks (4 melody and 4 rhythm), 306 instrument sounds, 16 drum kits, 600 rhythm presets (with a limited amount of editing available), 8 types of reverb, 8 types of chorus.  I'm sure it has more.  It also has midi. 

I either use it as a sound module by connecting a keyboard and using that as a midi controller or as a place to develop drum tracks or as something to fool around with when I get home from the pub.  I don't use anywhere near its capacity.  Best toy I ever bought, apart from a Winchester repeating rifle that I got when I was six.

Sounds Cool!!!

Will Have to Look it up!

Quote from: osckilo on September 11, 2009, 06:15:27 PM

Quote from: tony on September 11, 2009, 05:43:57 PMRoland PMA-5

Imagine a stylophone that was combined with a synthesiser

(http://www.synthman.com/roland/Html/Images/308600.jpg)

and this is it.  I like this a lot, is fun.

I thought that is what this was......


(http://www.gpanagopoulos.com/eshop/images/detailed_images/KORG+KAOSSILATOR.jpg)

And so the GAS attacks begin (yet again)...  :D

It's a Global Depression!!!!!!!!!!!!


GAS of this extent cannot Happen!!!!!

(http://www.deeringbanjos.com/images/6string.jpg)

I want one of these toys.  A 6 string banjo that plays like a guitar.  How cool!!!

Quote from: wiley on September 13, 2009, 12:01:38 PM(http://www.deeringbanjos.com/images/6string.jpg)

I want one of these toys.  A 6 string banjo that plays like a guitar.  How cool!!!

A guy at work is selling one of those for £100.....

Are the worth it?

Am thinking about it.....

I don't know, but it sure sounds like fun!!  I'm going to do some checking.

(http://images01.plus613.net/2200/b5_3.JPG)

Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 13, 2009, 04:11:35 PM(http://images01.plus613.net/2200/b5_3.JPG)

Durty Boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yup it's pretty dirty Geez you guys and here I backed out of saying what I thought about building guitars in the other thread.  I thought a schnauzer would be nice and you guys would like a cat.  To H****  a pussy guitar there I said it. LOL I hate to tell you this. Envision playing this guitar If  you were me it would interfere with my boob. LOL  But then you Oski likes boobs. LOL

Is it just that I'm heterosexual, or is that really gross?

I think I'd feel differently it if I knew it was used in a totally ironic context.

For example, I think this is kind of funny, but it's also not all red and hairy like the one above:


BTW: Wiley, you responded while I was writing this.  I considered asking your opinion specifically, and then chickened out.

Well thats an interesting guitar, legs and all. LOL  I could see the guys liking it. Myself I think I will stick to the basics.

Quote from: SteveB on August 21, 2009, 06:07:22 PMI remember seeing a Vid of Simon & Garfunkel years ago, where PS had a capo on about the 6th fret, and making some astonishing sounds. As soon as I was able, I too tried a Capo several frets down, oh boy, a whole new world of possibilities. Anyone who doesn't want to stretch, progress, and experiment, shouldn't really be into playing music.  8)

Agree!!!
i'm getting my capo NOW!!
 ;D

Quote from: SteveB on August 21, 2009, 06:07:22 PMI remember seeing a Vid of Simon & Garfunkel years ago, where PS had a capo on about the 6th fret, and making some astonishing sounds. As soon as I was able, I too tried a Capo several frets down, oh boy, a whole new world of possibilities. Anyone who doesn't want to stretch, progress, and experiment, shouldn't really be into playing music.  8)

I saw that same S&G video and it blew me away! 

Not that my playing is anything special on this song, but my latest one uses the capo on the 4th fret ...

https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=4266.0 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=4266.0)

Quote from: cuthbert on August 21, 2009, 12:54:38 PMHere's one of my favorites:

Before I got the e-bow, I always thought they were screaming feedback or synth lines.

Controlling the beast is another matter altogether...  ;)

What the shit is an e-bow, cuthbert???

Quote from: launched on August 29, 2009, 03:46:47 PMI love percussion. Sleigh bells are my fave, but they are so expensive I haven't picked any up yet. I had an egg shaker once, but a friend ruined it because he thought there was candy inside

Huh?  Was your friend's name Rain Man, by any chance?

Quote from: oldrottenhead on September 10, 2009, 04:15:33 PMjust got this cos i cant afford a real synthesiser huvae a scooby how it works tho, bin messing with its kaossilator thingymyjiggbit setting is fun but nothing very musical as yet.
(http://www.originalsoundversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/korg_ds10_cover.jpg)

I just got this too.  It's kind of annoying, actually.  Can't seem to get any real music out of it.  Probably because I am an impatient bastard. :)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

here's a gadget i have hadfor years  that truly has been invaluable to me for recording -especially bass(http://www.tonetronix.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/sa-classic_image.jpg)

i want one of them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gACsPcbU1tg

QuoteI just got this too.  It's kind of annoying, actually.  Can't seem to get any real music out of it.  Probably because I am an impatient bastard.

me too , osckilo will confirm that

i'd be lost without my xen
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Quote from: Bosko Schwartz on September 14, 2009, 02:34:20 PMWhat the shit is an e-bow, cuthbert???

Bosko, you sound a bit like my old pal Hank Chinaski there!  :D

E-bow is brandspeak for 'electronic/energy bow'. Basically, it's an electro-magnetic device you hold with your strum hand that causes a steel string to vibrate so fast that it sounds like a continuous bowing sound. There are lots of harmonics generated from this vibration as well. And as you move it closer to a pickup, the bowed sound volume dramatically increases.

And it's very easy to get out-of-control feedback with an e-bow...

Quote from: cuthbert on September 15, 2009, 09:42:47 AM

Quote from: Bosko Schwartz on September 14, 2009, 02:34:20 PMWhat the shit is an e-bow, cuthbert???

Bosko, you sound a bit like my old pal Hank Chinaski there!  :D

E-bow is brandspeak for 'electronic/energy bow'. Basically, it's an electro-magnetic device you hold with your strum hand that causes a steel string to vibrate so fast that it sounds like a continuous bowing sound. There are lots of harmonics generated from this vibration as well. And as you move it closer to a pickup, the bowed sound volume dramatically increases.

And it's very easy to get out-of-control feedback with an e-bow...

What the shit is a Hank Chinaski? ;D

This e-bow thing sounds kind of cool.  Do you have any recordings to share in which you have used it?  How about any known existing recordings that use this?

Quotehis e-bow thing sounds kind of cool.  Do you have any recordings to share in which you have used it?  How about any known existing recordings that use this?

heres one here https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=561.0

Quote from: Bosko Schwartz on September 15, 2009, 01:25:35 PMThis e-bow thing sounds kind of cool.  Do you have any recordings to share in which you have used it?  How about any known existing recordings that use this?

There's lots of info on the EBow home page, including sound clips, videos, and a long list of recordings featuring the EBow.

http://www.ebow.com/ (http://www.ebow.com/)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_agHXcORx9eY/Skrh5dquCfI/AAAAAAAACEQ/26c7yaTOTns/s400/group-hug.jpg)

This is my favourite gadget ... but I looked everywhere for it on the weekend and can't find it !

(http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/img-100049999l/guitar-bass-amps-mini-phones-amp-vox-amplug-ac30.jpg)

Quote from: Migs on September 20, 2009, 06:25:21 PMThis is my favourite gadget ... but I looked everywhere for it on the weekend and can't find it !

(http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/img-100049999l/guitar-bass-amps-mini-phones-amp-vox-amplug-ac30.jpg)

What does it do....?

Quote from: osckilo on September 20, 2009, 06:26:52 PMWhat does it do....?

It is an uber-mini personal amp.

You plug it in to your guitar and then plug earphones into it and your ears.  You can also link an MP3 player in through its line-in.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/portable-audio-video/a94c/ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/portable-audio-video/a94c/)

Excellent to travel with.

Quote from: Migs on September 20, 2009, 07:20:49 PM

Quote from: osckilo on September 20, 2009, 06:26:52 PMWhat does it do....?

It is an uber-mini personal amp.

VOX introduced a new one just last week. It's an acoustic guitar simulator.

   http://www.voxamps.com/uk/amplug/ (http://www.voxamps.com/uk/amplug/)

Thanks guys.....

I thought it was some kind of vocal effects box or something.....



Cool....

My brain... ;)

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Quote from: henwrench on August 17, 2012, 07:11:19 AMMy brain... ;)

                                                  henwrench

now where can I get one of those ::)

My Bass Balls. Lost or Stolen...   :'(

                                                           mark


P.S.

Anybody know where I can get the black Russian one cheap? I don't like the little skinny silver remake.

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Quote from: Geir on August 17, 2012, 08:56:51 AM

Quote from: henwrench on August 17, 2012, 07:11:19 AMMy brain... ;)

                                                  henwrench

now where can I get one of those ::)

follow the yellow brick road

Thumbjam!

Weapons of Self Destruction

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