I'm looking for tips on Guitars. Ideal would be a Gibson semi-acoustic, a thin one (not Jazz), but any other makes which come close. What I don't want is heavy metal fuzz, punk guitar sound.
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I'm a Gibson fan and own a couple of Les Paul customs. If I had to go for a semi my first choice would be an E335S, great blues sound although the sound really depends on how you play / set up the guitar / amplification. -
If you're going to get a Fender, make sure it's a Japanese one or a Squire - they stay in tune better.
My axe is a Squire Stratocaster and it's served me well. It has 3 pick-ups and a 5-way selector so you can get a decent range of sound. If you're looking to avoid the punk/fuzz sound then the only one you should really avoid is the Fender Telecaster.
For a decent blues amp, try and find a Vox or a Selmer - long since out of production but you can pick them up on eBay:-
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Great tips, keep them coming ?
By the way does anyone here play a double Bass (I mean a real one) ?
Just trying to get a view of availability of Double Bass players. Must be bloody difficult hunking one of those things around.Last edited by BlasterBates; 11 December 2006, 09:35.I'm alright JackComment
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i got it from boston a couple of years ago and it has been lying upstairs ever since. you could have it for what it cost me which was towards £600.Comment
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Originally posted by BlasterBatesGreat tips, keep them coming ?
By the way does anyone here play a double Bass (I mean a real one) ?
Just trying to get a view of availability of Double Bass players. Must be bloody difficult hunking one of those things around.
Bass players drink too much anyway, use a samplerComment
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Good, so Double Bass players are available. Is there a sort of musicians "yellow pages" where you could pick one up for the evening ?I'm alright JackComment
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Depends on your location. You could try here:
http://www.entsweb.co.uk/musicians/
Here might be better:
http://www.musofinder.com/index.php?...FTFGMAod_FtKjQ
Local directories exist of course and I use these in Scotland from time to time.Last edited by Cliphead; 11 December 2006, 09:57.Comment
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