What defines the "level" of musician you are?

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[Learn more]( C[lassic rock edited for time radio versions are jarring]( scr@tchy · Jul 11, 2023 at 4:42 AM · Replies 43 They're cutting out verses, solos, instrumental bridges, etc. Iconic parts, gone, measured tension and release, gone, it's mutilated art. it's like the rug is pulled out from under me and the song's flow is gone. the commercials pay the bills but the songs are what bring us there to hear... Forum [The Sound Hound Lounge]( [Read more]( [Seriously - Clean you pedal(s) before you list them for sale!]( tele_jas · Jul 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM · Replies 12 If this is yours, yuck!! I'm not sorry for this post. Found this for sale just outside my local area on Facebook Marketplace (for $200). Clean your pedal(s) before posting them! I understand a little grit, dust, fingerprints. But, not an entire cat and his litter box! If I were... Forum [Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things]( [Read more]( [What's up with people really hating on Harley Benton products?]( dreamspace · Oct 14, 2021 at 2:39 PM · Replies 389 HB seems like a really, really polarized product. You either have people that enjoy them very much, to the point that they own multiple of 'em - and on the other side of the spectrum, you have folks that REALLY hate them, and everything HB stands for. I see this especially in some of the... Forum [Guitars in General]( [Read more]( [Resource for background vocals - does it exist?]( guitardude69 · Jul 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM · Replies 6 We have a bajillion YouTube videos out there how to play songs. We have tablature sites like Ultimate Guitar. Is there anything out there that shows how to break down harmony parts for background vocals for individual songs? We tend to spend a lot of time at band practice trying to find... Forum [The Sound Hound Lounge]( [Read more]( [Unstriped EVH Frankensteins: these are going to be hard to resist]( Defendant · Jul 12, 2023 at 1:39 PM · Replies 34 I understand why Eddie did what he did on the original (kinda), but would much rather his later, single pickup routed Kramers (5150 and 1984). I don't understand the non-attached neck pickup and the switch in the middle cavity beyond just a steampunk aesthetic. Since that isn't "how I roll," it is a hard pass for me... Forum [Guitars in General]( [Read more]( [All I Need]( cr1961 · Jul 12, 2023 at 2:36 PM · Replies 6 No matter how many times I think otherwise, it occurred to me that these two guitars get played 99% of the time. If it can’t be done with one of these two, I can’t do it anyway... Forum [Guitars in General]( [Read more]( [Which WGS speakers in my Matchless Cab?]( Costellojunior · Jun 7, 2023 at 9:12 AM · Replies 14 I'm looking for some new speakers in my Matchless 2x12... Can get a good deal on WG dealer, so that's why I look at those speakers. I thought... Forum [Amps and Cabs]( [Read more]( [Ambient delay recommendations (nothing too complex)]( loydall · Jul 8, 2023 at 12:34 PM · Replies 45 I've had a good few delays now including delays on Helix and even when I have a delay with loads of presets (eg timeline) I only ever end up using 1 preset on it... I hate changing presets/settings during a gig which is ultimately what I want it for. So - I'm looking for a delay pedal that... Forum [Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things]( [Read more]( [What defines the "level" of musician you are?]( tele_jas · Jul 10, 2023 at 1:54 PM · Replies 117 I'm 51yrs old. I've been playing guitar since the late 80s, joined my first "real" band in 1993, went on the road for 2 years in 1994-1996. Since 1996, I've played almost every weekend and some weekdays. I've also had a full-time, 40hr (plus some) - not music related, job since 1996. Where... Forum [The Sound Hound Lounge]( [Read more]( [Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess]( danielsale · Jun 10, 2021 at 6:40 PM · Replies 611 A gift from the legendary Rush guitarist - made to his specs. It will be for sale at the usual places next week. Latest: I’ve got news for some of you guys, these new Epiphone pickups are not bad at all, in fact, they are very nice. I changed the pickups on my Amos because I had previously purchased the Seymour Duncan JB Amos pickups, so I changed them but... Forum [Guitars in General]( [Read more]( [$600 pedal stolen in transit looking for advice]( lowyaw · Jul 11, 2023 at 2:35 AM · Replies 168 So, I have purchased an expensive pedal off a dude on reverb. Was silly enough to paypal the money as a “gift”. Yes, I know. The package had arrived but there was a stack of paper inside the box instead of a $600 device. Courier wasnt present while i opened the parcel. The seller filed a claim... Forum [Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things]( [Read more]( [Wildwood spec '62 SG Standard (2018)]( roknfnrol · Jul 7, 2023 at 3:46 PM · Replies 10 Snagged this ultra-faded VOS custom shop SG from a TGPer and I am pleasantly surprised. Very light (6.15lbs) and rings loudly. The Wildwood spec Custom Buckers are low output, both around 7.2k. Crisp and clear, very articulate... Forum [Guitars in General]( [Read more]( [Visit The Gear Page]( [Unsubscribe](