eSGEe
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hey thats cool---
Treble Bleed Volume and No Load Tone Control - thoughts?
- Thread starter Mr Grumpy
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I recognize that control plate modification
Typically, the .047 value is used with single coils. The traditional standard for humbuckers is .022.
For me, what I use varies with experimentation. I used .015 on my Les Paul Studio project. But, I found I preferred .022 with the humbuckers on my Jackson.
And, I do manipulate both the volume and tone a fair deal as I play. I could never do with a guitar with no tone controls!
For me, what I use varies with experimentation. I used .015 on my Les Paul Studio project. But, I found I preferred .022 with the humbuckers on my Jackson.
And, I do manipulate both the volume and tone a fair deal as I play. I could never do with a guitar with no tone controls!
Dave Sloven
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eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
you do know the amps have tone controls yes?
also many of the pedal things so many use--- why even 2 of my 4 limited pedals-- -(thats 50% for those "math types) have tone controls---
Ill just leave this ..little BAked Salmon slice of 80s Hair Band Americana here----------
also many of the pedal things so many use--- why even 2 of my 4 limited pedals-- -(thats 50% for those "math types) have tone controls---
Ill just leave this ..little BAked Salmon slice of 80s Hair Band Americana here----------
Yup...but it‘s pretty inconvenient to have to go tweak your amp whenever you want to adjust the tone!
Hmmmmmm....once you soundcheck, you should be good...
Sure. I don’t mess with the amp. But, I do make on-the-fly tone and guitar volume adjustments from time to time.
I don’t set it and forget it with my guitar!
Watch videos of Ted Nugent or Stevie Ray Vaughan. You’ll see they do much the same thing as they feel appropriate.
I don’t try to mimic them by any means, but, for me and what I do, different passages often call for a bit of adjustment. It is interesting for me to see other players taking a similar approach.
I can certainly envision set lists, styles, and circumstances that allow a more settled approach. But, that’s the beauty of music and individuality. We don’t all have to be the same!
CabanaBoy
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Cool - playing is much better than fiddling - well, unless you own a violin/fiddle I guess
OP
Mr Grumpy
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Lots of good points, and we seem to play and hear differently, surprise, surprise...
It's obviously a complete distraction, and I'd be better off practicing. It's nice to just piss around with stuff, we all have our preferences in that area - I can't see myself soldering up an amp, but maybe a wire or two. I actually quite like both mods:
- just the option of having 100% tone, no interference, why wouldn't you want that? Yeah, it's small, but it's there.
- Once I set the amp, I'm mostly playing the guitar. One of the wonderful things about Gibsons (most guitars) is their interactivity between controls. Anybody who has played a single pickup junior will know that you can get loads of great sounds; I do use the controls. As I've said before, I set the amp to a bit more overdriven than I'd ideally like then bring my volume back to 9 to the start of breakup territory - roll down further and you get cleans; gives me everything I want without using pedals or adjusting amps (I also have lesser amp options than most of youse).
It's obviously a complete distraction, and I'd be better off practicing. It's nice to just piss around with stuff, we all have our preferences in that area - I can't see myself soldering up an amp, but maybe a wire or two. I actually quite like both mods:
- just the option of having 100% tone, no interference, why wouldn't you want that? Yeah, it's small, but it's there.
- Once I set the amp, I'm mostly playing the guitar. One of the wonderful things about Gibsons (most guitars) is their interactivity between controls. Anybody who has played a single pickup junior will know that you can get loads of great sounds; I do use the controls. As I've said before, I set the amp to a bit more overdriven than I'd ideally like then bring my volume back to 9 to the start of breakup territory - roll down further and you get cleans; gives me everything I want without using pedals or adjusting amps (I also have lesser amp options than most of youse).
Volume wide open, tone at 6, amp gain up ,down or in the middle. VHT Delay always on, cant really hear the delay but it ads a fullness or somethin .Im not very techy. Plus as Mr Grump says, i do enjoy pissing around with things long as there simple.not that i cant do more complicated soldering i dont like or need complicated guitars. 1 pup guitars are my thing.Different sound ? grab a different guitar 
eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
not really I just reach over and adjust it.........its a small venue ..............and the audience is fool of dogs
anyway
Watch Angus....just play WFO
That‘s fine for him.
I‘m not him!
Playing wide open all the time isn’t my thing.
Again...we ain’t all the same. Music is an individual thing. Each of us has our own approach to how we execute our personal genres and styles. Like I always say...that’s the beauty of music!
On its face, that’s a true statement, but I always think there is value in learning. Making some mods helps you learn. Sure there is a balance to be struck, but is it a distraction or an opportunity to learn?
You do make a very worthwhile point...but do you really think that was all wasted time? Perhaps you feel you took it too far? But, did you learn anything in the process? Did you gain insights?
I think all of us could probably say we’re guilty at times of tweaking more than practicing! But, I‘m not sure you should just dismiss your personal research so quickly.
OP
Mr Grumpy
Ambassador of Comings and Goings
^^ you know, if you ever meet Bea in real life, she is gonna give you a damn large thrashing! Just sayin'...
That is a very good point.
My Special plays really well now and keeps tune brilliantly, superbly, just like a tele (well, as close as an SG can get), and I wouldn't have been able to get her there if it was not for these types of distractions (I mean learning opportunities!).
That is a very good point.
My Special plays really well now and keeps tune brilliantly, superbly, just like a tele (well, as close as an SG can get), and I wouldn't have been able to get her there if it was not for these types of distractions (I mean learning opportunities!).