PrairieDog Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 1 hour ago, Red 333 said: I wish I could play like that guy! They all sounded good in his hands! I always get a kick when a really good player comes over and plays one of mine and I can hear all the potential I'm not skilled enough to unlock. Maybe one day... Especially loved the Legend. Red 333 Agreed! I found it was actually enjoyable to listen to. And, sure made me want to practice more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 8/7/2024 at 10:43 AM, BoSoxBiker said: Kind of sometimes. Most of them make claims of at least some level of consistency. They do differ sometimes. For a good example, use some good headphones and listen to the audio starting at 12:35 up to about 12:55. The evidence of something is different should be obvious. Definite difference in the noise level, which really drops at t = 12:48. Guitars are so unique to themselves, it's really hard to make anything more than a general statemtent regarding how a guitar will sound compared to similar models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 1 hour ago, Red 333 said: I wish I could play like that guy! They all sounded good in his hands! I always get a kick when a really good player comes over and plays one of mine and I can hear all the potential I'm not skilled enough to unlock. Maybe one day... Especially loved the Legend. Red 333 Don't you kid yourself- anyone, guitar player, or friend or family , who has enjoyed your Christmas greeting videos, has experienced some good vibes just by listening to the labor-of-love clips that you've shared here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 The 2015 True Vintage ( the middle 12 min mark ), was the favorite for me- it had the strong dry mids, and the demo person actually got the thing going in a more relatable way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 13 minutes ago, 62burst said: Don't you kid yourself- anyone, guitar player, or friend or family , who has enjoyed your Christmas greeting videos, has experienced some good vibes just by listening to the labor-of-love clips that you've shared here. Plus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Much appreciate that the J-45's were being played as though they were boutique guitars, but for most of us, that's not their task. Let's hear 'em getting down n' dirty- let's hear their "outside voice" ( cue some random Murph video here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Videos made it clear to me - I need to change the strings on my J45. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 16 hours ago, 62burst said: Don't you kid yourself- anyone, guitar player, or friend or family , who has enjoyed your Christmas greeting videos, has experienced some good vibes just by listening to the labor-of-love clips that you've shared here. That's very kind of you. Thanks! Red 333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 16 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Plus 1 Thanks, E-minor 7! Red 333 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 19 hours ago, Red 333 said: I wish I could play like that guy! They all sounded good in his hands! I always get a kick when a really good player comes over and plays one of mine and I can hear all the potential I'm not skilled enough to unlock. Maybe one day... Especially loved the Legend. Red 333 One thing these videos do is helps me calm down on my picking & strumming. Listen to 20 minutes of this is inspirational on a couple of levels. There's nothing quite like hearing your guitars being played from across the room. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 17 hours ago, 62burst said: Definite difference in the noise level, which really drops at t = 12:48. Guitars are so unique to themselves, it's really hard to make anything more than a general statemtent regarding how a guitar will sound compared to similar models. Well stated. I was struggling with a short way to describe this. Could have been the same guitar and the differences if the tracking would have been just as obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 2 hours ago, fortyearspickn said: Videos made it clear to me - I need to change the strings on my J45. Yeah, but those first 3-4 days after a change can be mighty nervous times not matter how many times I do this dance. 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 11 minutes ago, BoSoxBiker said: One thing these videos do is helps me calm down on my picking & strumming. Listen to 20 minutes of this is inspirational on a couple of levels. There's nothing quite like hearing your guitars being played from across the room. Totally agree on this one. Mine always sound better across the room in someone else’s hands. Hmmmm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, Dave F said: Totally agree on this one. Mine always sound better across the room in someone else’s hands. Hmmmm. “Physics!” 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, Dave F said: Totally agree on this one. Mine always sound better across the room in someone else’s hands. Hmmmm. 😄. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, BoSoxBiker said: Yeah, but those first 3-4 days after a change can be mighty nervous times not matter how many times I do this dance. 🤨 why nervous ? it’s just the time that you’re waiting, no matter how long, for the strings to die down, isn’t it? (this reply brought to you by Elixir strings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 18 hours ago, 62burst said: why nervous ? it’s just the time that you’re waiting, no matter how long, for the strings to die down, isn’t it? (this reply brought to you by Elixir strings) LOL - Yeah, I've gotten used to the new string brightness enough to know it will pass. It's the other funny little noises that can pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I think, with strings and springs - the opposite of 'use it or lose it' applies. They don't get stretched, fatigued or worn out unless they are used. I've never done it, but I'd bet if you put a new set of strings on a guitar and cased it up for a year - and came back to it, they'd still sound like they were a day old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 32 minutes ago, BoSoxBiker said: LOL - Yeah, I've gotten used to the new string brightness enough to know it will pass. It's the other funny little noises that can pop up. I got my Tele back in 2007, and it is now on its third set of strings… 😂 Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 39 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: I think, with strings and springs - the opposite of 'use it or lose it' applies. They don't get stretched, fatigued or worn out unless they are used. I've never done it, but I'd bet if you put a new set of strings on a guitar and cased it up for a year - and came back to it, they'd still sound like they were a day old. I agree. Gotta play through it. On the rest-test, I've no idea about one year. I can verify, though, that a two week case-nap within a day or so of a string change does almost nothing to lower noises. At least not the time or two I tried it. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 On 8/7/2024 at 3:30 PM, Larsongs said: Keep in mind much of what you’re hearing is Sound that has been Mixed & processed with Pro Tools, Logic or other Recording Software. Hmmm, , , sure - but you just need to add a little compression and ditto reverb to get there. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Apart from that my faves are the first 2016 black nut Standard - the 2018 all hog - 2015 True Vintage, , , and the 2019 Vintage enters too. Would more than like to hear them with the similar semi-faded steel. I'm sure there will come a day where testers as well as audiences will realize the guitars, not the strings, shall be exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 2 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Hmmm, , , sure - but you just need to add a little compression and ditto reverb to get there. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Apart from that my faves are the first 2016 black nut Standard - the 2018 all hog - 2015 True Vintage, , , and the 2019 Vintage enters too. Would more than like to hear them with the similar semi-faded steel. I'm sure there will come a day where testers as well as audiences will realize the guitars, not the strings, shall be exposed. Right, that’s all there is to Mixing Sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 9 hours ago, Larsongs said: Right, that’s all there is to Mixing Sound. Didn't say that - but these recordings aren't rocket science. 🚀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 2 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Didn't say that - but these recordings aren't rocket science. 🚀 Right. They aren’t live either. Most people don’t have a clue about Compression, EQ & FX. These types of You Tubes are great but aren’t true accurate Live presentations. A great Mix can make just about anything sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 31 minutes ago, Larsongs said: Right. They aren’t live either. Most people don’t have a clue about Compression, EQ & FX. These types of You Tubes are great but aren’t true accurate Live presentations. A great Mix can make just about anything sound great. Again - if setting up that kind of conditions for making/checking tests, presenting instruments etc. you might as well stop listening. 1 - One have to learn to compensate. 2 - Plus use the films as guidelines, not precise 1 to 1 'portraits'. Could be interesting to hear a couple of tests you find valid. There are plenty to choose from - or maybe that's exactly what isn't the case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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