Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Aug 05 2019 02:53 PM
Reverb17 wrote:
Generally I find that low powered p/u's sound better for baritone guitars.
I also have noticed that lipstick p/u's, with their enhanced mid-range bump, work a little better than Fender single coils(strat/Jag/JM). It adds a depth to the baritone sound.
I would think the Gretsch style p/u's would also sound nice in the same way.
Not sure. But my Bass VI does sound a lot like a Jaguar on certain settings; that's why I Like it so much. Very glad I didn't buy a second one to string up as a baritone. The Gretsch is a LOT lighter, and I'll never mix them up no matter how big a hurry I'm in.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Reverb17
Joined: Jun 14, 2006
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NYC
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Posted on Aug 06 2019 09:58 AM
What scale is the Gretsch?
I started out in "B" tuning but then changed down to "A" for more range.
When we play The Lonely Surfer I drop the low "A" down to "G" to match the recording.
"A" tuning works well with a 30"scale , not so much in 28".
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Noel
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Aug 06 2019 01:27 PM
Reverb17 wrote:
What scale is the Gretsch?
I started out in "B" tuning but then changed down to "A" for more range.
When we play The Lonely Surfer I drop the low "A" down to "G" to match the recording.
"A" tuning works well with a 30"scale , not so much in 28".
The Gretsch scale is 29.75 inches. And actually, I quickly switched it to drop A for added flexibility, with E - B the same as my guitars. I plan to use my Squire Bass VI for The Lonely Surfer, Besame Mucho, Stingray, and so on.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Noel
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Posted on Aug 07 2019 08:58 PM
With it's kid brother that I've had for about five years. (I'll quit now unless someone has a question. )
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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tubeswell
Joined: Sep 24, 2011
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Wellington, NZ
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Posted on Aug 08 2019 03:49 AM
Nice
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1330
New Orleans
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Posted on Aug 08 2019 11:37 AM
Thoughts on this standard / bari double neck? I cannot see myself playing any double neck, but this one looks super cool!
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
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New Orleans
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Posted on Aug 08 2019 11:40 AM
Apologies - Noel those are a gorgeous pair!!
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Noel
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Posted on Aug 08 2019 12:38 PM
DeathTide wrote:
Apologies - Noel those are a gorgeous pair!!
None needed! And thanks! Yes, they look good. (If I only played as good as they look. ) My shoulders ache just looking at double-neck guitars. Funny thing is, I can't remember ever seeing anyone play both necks in one song - two people yes, but not just one guitarist.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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kick_the_reverb
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 1313
Escondido, CA
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Posted on Aug 17 2019 03:15 PM
Bumping this up to quote and give my experience.
This advice seemed great. I watched videos, tried one at the store briefly, and thought it would work. However, trying it home with my setup...total disappointment.
Way too warbly, and fragments of previous notes still "contaminating" the current notes.
Probably the playing style I use (double picking, slides) not compatible with what this pedal can do.
I believe if you play very sparse, single notes, it *may work.
The dry+octave tone also left a lot to be desired.
I returned the pedal.
YMMV.
Ran
mwbrock wrote:
Who am I to stop someone from acquiring another instrument, but I sold my Danelectro Bari after trying a Digitech "The Drop" pedal. Sounds great through a clean fender amp with reverb, tracks quickly, the interval is adjustable, and it can be used on any of my guitars, fixed bridge or trem. I'm sure this pedal was conceived and marketed with drop-tuned metal in mind, but it serves perfectly well for bari sounds.
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mwbrock
Joined: Apr 05, 2019
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Pacifica CA
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Posted on Aug 28 2019 02:14 PM
I mostly use this pedal for single note lines or arpeggios, with a fair amount of reverb. To avoid phasing effects, I don't include any dry signal. For what it's worth, this is with a strat and a dual showman reverb, with occasional drive from a Timmy.
I'm happy my mileage did vary, but indeed, buy it from somewhere with a refund policy. I'm guessing that pitch shifting is particularly sensitive to setup.
Cheers,
Mat
kick_the_reverb wrote:
Bumping this up to quote and give my experience.
This advice seemed great. I watched videos, tried one at the store briefly, and thought it would work. However, trying it home with my setup...total disappointment.
Way too warbly, and fragments of previous notes still "contaminating" the current notes.
Probably the playing style I use (double picking, slides) not compatible with what this pedal can do.
I believe if you play very sparse, single notes, it *may work.
The dry+octave tone also left a lot to be desired.
I returned the pedal.
YMMV.
Ran
mwbrock wrote:
Who am I to stop someone from acquiring another instrument, but I sold my Danelectro Bari after trying a Digitech "The Drop" pedal. Sounds great through a clean fender amp with reverb, tracks quickly, the interval is adjustable, and it can be used on any of my guitars, fixed bridge or trem. I'm sure this pedal was conceived and marketed with drop-tuned metal in mind, but it serves perfectly well for bari sounds.
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Syndicateofsurf
Joined: Oct 08, 2014
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Northern Ohio
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Posted on Sep 02 2019 04:34 PM
I've been watching this post for awhile. Nothing gets to crawling under your skin like a BARITONE.
Well I had 2 examples but I can't load the second song. Fiddlesticks! Here's me and my Eastwood Baritone Sidejack in action. The other song involved a capo so it was kinda a high low thing. Round about the 5th fret. Wiggy.
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Noel
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Posted on Sep 03 2019 03:08 PM
Cool song. Thanks for posting!
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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