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Electro-Harmonix Debugger Pedal

Allen Stowe — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:41:29 +0000

Does anyone have any experience using the Electro-Harmonix Debugger Hum Eliminator pedal? I was wondering if it managed single coil hum as well as advertised? It's not supposed to be a typical noise gate. Thanks!

Erlewine Chiquita

John Di Carlo — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:48:27 +0000

Has anyone played one with thicker strings and a humbucker in E standard tuning? Do they really have 23 frets?

Tele Bridge Pickup

MarkZabel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:29:43 +0000

Hi all! I'm looking for recommendations on a Tele bridge pickup that will avoid the ice pick and gives some fatter, rounder tones. Don't want a humbucker like the Lil' 59. Not sure I want to go as raunchy as the SD Quarter Pounder.

Bedroom Tube Amp Recommendations

Allen Stowe — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:04:11 +0000

I'm considering purchasing a tube amp with an attenuator for bedroom playing (no recording). I am looking at the Tone King Imperial Mk II (20w) and the Carr Super Bee (10w). Does anyone have any other recommendations? My current amp is a Roland Blues Cube Hot, a 30w solid state amp designed to imitate a Fender Bassman. Also wondering if I will notice better sound quality from these two tube amps since they're rather expensive? Thanks!

Positive Grid Mini

DanielMcQuadeSmith — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:46:56 +0000

Picked one up about six months ago and have to say it's a great little practice amp. Battery life is generally as advertised , roughly 5-6 hours depending on your volume level. The app controlled simulated pedal effects provide for limitless tone choices. Solid product , worth it's cost.

What do you think about the new Larry Carlton guitars?

MarkZabel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:05:35 +0000

Anybody have one? Got an opinion?

Magic Wand - Favorite player style

MarkZabel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:29:38 +0000

If you had the proverbial magic wand. Who's style would you want to instantly have down pat?

Tough for me to say, but I think I'd choose Robben Ford.

Jimi Hendrix's "best" guitar work

MarkZabel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:26:24 +0000

What do you think is the best example of Jimi's playing? For me, I have several angles:

From a teaching perspective, "The Wind Cries Mary" and "Hey Joe"
From an all-out virtuoso perspective, "Machine Gun"
From a "beauty" perspective, "Angel"
From an all-around popular creative arrangement, "All Along the Watchtower."

What do you think?

Tedeschi Trucks Band 2023 Tour

MarkZabel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:20:26 +0000

I'm going to see the Tedeschi Trucks Band July 11th. Totally psyched.

If you love great roots rock, jam bands, or great slide guitar, you've got to catch their show!

Here's a link to their tour dates.

https://www.tedeschitrucksband.com/

Put your demos here! Kind feedback and encouragement welcome!

MarkZabel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:16:31 +0000

Here's one of my recent ones. "One of These Days" (Hint, hint)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7te4p14b0s5wnsj/One%20of%20these%20days%20demo.mp4?dl=0