brue58ski Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I used to always take my guitars and talk in to the pickups and make it come out of the amps after being changed by the effects. Of course, that was also back in the days when a truck driver's CB communications would be over heard through the amps as they drove by. Oh my gosh, I did the same thing. My pickups windings were so loose, you could almost make out the words. That and sticking the TV remote near it while pressing remote buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTSC777 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Electric guitar tone wood is pretty unrelated to how they sound.The neck wood on the other hand has an influence. An electric guitar is not an acoustic guitar.If electric guitar tone wood was that important it would be very expensive to make these Variaxes.They would have to have top quality cork smeller tone woods throughout and be blessed by a priest.Smeller rather than sniffer I say! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Oh my gosh, I did the same thing. My pickups windings were so loose, you could almost make out the words. That and sticking the TV remote near it while pressing remote buttons. But it wasn't cheap guitars the way the "angry video man" said. It was multiple nice guitars. At least two Gibson guitars (and 3 if you count one that wasn't mine but I used often). At least one Carvin. Numerous BC Rich (although, they are hardly considered high end guitars). My Jackson guitars were always active. They never did it. I have since picked up a few used ones that are passive. I wonder if they would do it if I tried. I would make it part of the show. Think about songs like Radioactive by The Firm. Songs that needed a modified voice like that one, they could be done through the guitar. But I never had a remote control tv in my studio. So i haven't a clue what you are talking about with that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I used to always take my guitars and talk in to the pickups and make it come out of the amps after being changed by the effects. Of course, that was also back in the days when a truck driver's CB communications would be over heard through the amps as they drove by. https://youtu.be/k8xipvEWQjc?t=271 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Cheap Mexi Strat: $300 '59 LP reissue built from 3D-scanned specs of one of Les Paul's personal guitars: $10K Getting all butt-hurt arguing over pieces of wood: Priceless. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 But it wasn't cheap guitars the way the "angry video man" said. It was multiple nice guitars. At least two Gibson guitars (and 3 if you count one that wasn't mine but I used often). At least one Carvin. Numerous BC Rich (although, they are hardly considered high end guitars). My Jackson guitars were always active. They never did it. I have since picked up a few used ones that are passive. I wonder if they would do it if I tried. I would make it part of the show. Think about songs like Radioactive by The Firm. Songs that needed a modified voice like that one, they could be done through the guitar. But I never had a remote control tv in my studio. So i haven't a clue what you are talking about with that one. Yeah, I had (have) an SG I put a DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbucker in. That was the pickup that worked the best for that. It wasn't potted and, as we know, the Gibson pickups were. Currently has two Seymour Duncan JB's in it. I actually tried soaking the DiMarzio in wax per EVH but it didn't seem to make that much of a diffference. Re.: the TV remote made a buzzing sound through the pickup when you pressed any of the buttons. Not that dramatic or cool but with effects you could have some fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 work out by checking the first comment I did on topic. The one exactly before YOUR video? The one you quote me? Remember? As I did point out earlier, your belief is not supported by any evidence. You responded by making the discussion about Chapman's supposed dishonesty, which compounded your logical error. If I were you, I would leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 As I did point out earlier, your belief is not supported by any evidence. You responded by making the discussion about Chapman's supposed dishonesty, which compounded your logical error. If I were you, I would leave it at that. So your eyes are not working or your brain is not, since my first answer on the topic was i don't believe.. You want evidence. <<Regarding your evidence>> Check out this: Different guitarists with same setup. Different sound. Or your ears are also not working? And why should I leave? For you to bully around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Okay, you don't understand what a logical fallacy is. Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 BTW, the phrase "leave it at that" does not mean 'leave the thread', it only means 'stop pushing the logical fallacy as it has now become embarrassing'. This is not bullying. It is simply a polite suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 BTW, the phrase "leave it at that" does not mean 'leave the thread', it only means 'stop pushing the logical fallacy as it has now become embarrassing'. This is not bullying. It is simply a polite suggestion. Yeah, whatever, if it makes you happy like this, ok :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Oh for God's sake, these aren't mathematical theorems...it's ALL SUBJECTIVE. It's impossible to "prove" anyting either way. Those who want the wood to make a huge difference will hear it, and others won't. Present the average person with 2 bottles of wine...fill them both with the same stuff, and tell 'em one is $200 and the other one is six bucks...9/10 will tell you the pricey bottle tastes better. Who's right? Nobody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 As we use our modelers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 As we use our modelers... Lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazzy Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Lol... I second that, Lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 My modeler sounds better since I mounted it on a Rosewood base plate. I've heard some people using Ebony but Rosewood gives a more organic tone. Sheeeesh - we need to pass out Snickers bars to some of the people in here. They turn into real Divas when they're hungry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I'm not sure how much of the snark is aimed at me, but since it keeps on coming, let me make something clear. This discussion went off the rails when Arislaf accused Rob Chapman of producing a fraudulent demo for personal financial gain (and yes, that is the correct definition of 'fraudulent'). That is why I pointed out to Arislaf that he had taken his initial logical fallacy of argument from assertion into fully unacceptable territory. With this in mind, if some of the snark is directed at me, perhaps it is unwarranted in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 It was meant to be a joke. Lighten up... There are some people who think the moon landing was faked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Would Armstrong have said what he said if Apollo 11 hadn't been secretly sponsored by Adidas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 But seriously, no way could he have gotten that tone standing on real moon rock..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Oh come on. It's green cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 No, green cheese is what Gibson was making it's fretboards out of a couple of years back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 There are some people who think the moon landing was faked. Lol. If I recall, we have one of those roaming these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 No, green cheese is what Gibson was making it's fretboards out of a couple of years back! A half-truth if there ever was. It was laminated green cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Ironically - I knew the grandson of one of the guys who worked for (I think it was Kodak) the company who made the camera film. His grandfather claimed the film never survived the Van Allen radiation belt. Nevertheless its not me who is the doubter! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Ironically - I knew the grandson of one of the guys who worked for (I think it was Kodak) the company who made the camera film. His grandfather claimed the film never survived the Van Allen radiation belt. Nevertheless its not me who is the doubter! :) My favorite story will always be from the Apollo 13 mission... the prank "towing bill" that the Grumman engineers sent to the guys at Rockwell (who had built the part of the craft that blew up). It was 1970 dollars of course, but if memory serves they were asking for $4 for the first mile and $1 for each additional mile....for something like a 400,000 mile trip from the point where the accident occurred. Who says engineers have no sense of humor? ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 That is a great story. Thankfully self-amusement is somewhat gratifying when it comes to humor. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Lol. If I recall, we have one of those roaming these forums. There's always one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, seriously, if these guys were the first on the moon, how did the camera crew get there to film it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Well, seriously, if these guys were the first on the moon, how did the camera crew get there to film it? I thought it was common knowledge that the people on Titan with their miniature, Hubble-like cameras were filming things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 They were, when we actually went there. But we didn't see that footage. Our 'computers' didn't have the right plugin to be able to see that file format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Its because your HD was full of pictures of Uranus. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Back then a GoPro was a Polaroid camera duct taped to your helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 No, green cheese is what Gibson was making it's fretboards out of a couple of years back! Lol, that's why my Factor X Flying V 2012 has now green frets... (seriously) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Lol, that's why my Factor X Flying V 2012 has now green frets... (seriously) That's the copper oxidising in the 'nickel silver' fretwire (no silver but ~80% copper). Sounds like you live by the sea... Peace, btw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Malakas by the sea & Vlahos in the hills. :) Yep, when some frets oxidize they turn green. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 That's the copper oxidising in the 'nickel silver' fretwire (no silver but ~80% copper). Sounds like you live by the sea... Peace, btw. Actually I am a seaman, thanks for the info, and np, no hard feelings or something, we are on same team. Malakas by the sea & Vlahos in the hills. :) Yep, when some frets oxidize they turn green. Bill, you cover me best answer ever: Seaman (sea), my main house is on mountain (vlahos) , and 6 months no woman (malakas)! Are you spying me ?? :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Arislaf, one of my best buddies was from Athens and as he explained we are all malakas at heart! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yep - we are all wankers at heart. :) My Greek is bad enough to get me slapped (or a drink). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 +1 to Nico. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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