Dynadude Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've always figured it as a high percentage, because it seems that you can play a good guitar through a crappy amp, and it will sound awful, while you can play a crappy guitar through a good amp, and it will sound pretty good. What's your opinion, and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 If I wasn't tweekin' the knobbs on my amp, I wouldn't be able to achieve the tones I get. I play three completely different guitars and conjur up countless tonal variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameswithesg Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 i said 70% though i had to think for a bit id give the guitar 10-20% and picking technique atleast 10% if were talking tube amps its a whole different story tubes = at LEAST 50%, tubes do alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvansickle Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 50% is amp 30% is effects 10% is pickups 9% is cables, picks and strings 1% is talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 33.3 + 33.3 + 33.3 = Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Easy one... 50% player (you're gonna turn the knobs to get what you like) 25% Guitar 25 % Amp (and or effects) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Maybe I should have asked that the player and effects be left out of the equation for this discussion. There are many things that could also figure into this, but to keep things simple, ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I said 60%, but it might even be more. I know guitar and technique come in to play, but if I have a halfway decent guitar I can make it work pretty well with a good amp tone. My techniqe is OK, I don't totaly suck, but I'm not phenominal either, but on nights when my amp is set just right and I don't feel like I'm fighting the amp I can relax and my playing and tone is a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesburst Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 OK, my 2c worth... Not sure if you're aware of Gestalt theory, that is in summary the whole is different, or greater, than the sum of its parts. In other words, it's the combination of the components that delivers the results. As others are pointing out, there are many elements that make up the output. You can have 2 players use exactly the same equipment and come up with 2 completely different outputs. Another way of looking at it is in the context of a band itself. Bands like The Stones, Zeppelin, The Who, KISS etc etc etc are made up of individuals that solo have had some success, but put the respective band members together in their groups and you have something special. I run my Les Paul Classic that's been modified with Jimmy Page Wiring and Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro's into an ABY box that goes into a Marshal AVT50 combo and a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe combo. Absolute tonal bliss! It's the tone I want. I've spent literally thousands on other amps and guitars but I keep coming back to that setup. Problem is a decisive lack of talent that leaves me noodling around with power chords entwined with poorly executed scale runs. I have fun with it but will probably never get what's in my head coming out of the speakers. There is no one element that's the most important, it is definitely the combination. Over and out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 What if your playing acoustic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I didn't count the Human Element at all, so I figured.... 30% Amps (I use two Fender Stage amps in Stereo) 15% Effects 55% Guitar of course with an Acoustic it 85% Wood, 15 % Metal and Bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 It appears that most people agree that the amp is the greatest contributer to good tone, so why do we all blow so much money on guitars, but are tightwads when it comes to amps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 80% amp 20% guitar as a whole ,meaning good pickups and the whole deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 70% amp 10% fx and 20% guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 70% amp 10% fx and 20% guitars Where does hands play into that???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've always figured it as a high percentage' date=' because it seems that you can play a good guitar through a crappy amp, and it will sound awful, while you can play a crappy guitar through a good amp, and it will sound pretty good.[/quote'] +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 You know this is really an interesting question. People spend lots of money to buy signature guitars, ie. Jeff Beck Les Paul's and Strat's, David Gilmore Strat's etc however when and if they ever get played Iwould bet that they don't sound like the Artist. I think all the components play a part in the tone/sound but it is the Artist who makes it Magic. Epi Les Paul Silverburst HSS Strat Alverez Acoustic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdclmn7 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 The speakers have an impact; There's that Bassman 50 has 4x10 -a lot of guitarists have used it. Jazzers like 15" speakers. A good number will go for 12" A few others will use 10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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