MaxHart85231281734137 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 My roomate just got a new epi casino for his b day, and we cant seem to get any kind of real high gain or volume with out feedback, is there some sort of pedal to buy for true hollowbodys to make it stop, Ive got a dot and never have had this problem thanks guys we need the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to the real world of P90-loaded full hollowbodies. Safe to say that the Casino is the wrong guitar for major high-gain use. Stuffing the guitar may help some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o8jedi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 A dot would be a semi-hollowbody. It has a block going down the center which stabilizes the pickups and reduces the feedback dramatically. Casinos don't have that luxury, being a true hollowbody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 My roomate just got a new epi casino for his b day' date=' and we cant seem to get any kind of real high gain or volume with out feedback, is there some sort of pedal to buy for true hollowbodys to make it stop, Ive got a dot and never have had this problem thanks guys we need the help[/quote'] That comes with the territory of hollowbody guitars, even the slim ones. I don't know of a kill pedal for feedback on an electric. It would only have to break the cycle for an instant to stop the current feedback, but he'd get it with the next note. A tape delay would stop it, but it would drive the player nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Try the Casino with a good Tube amp (Deluxe Reverb, comes to mind), and nothing else. Find the "sweet spot," tone wise on the amp, and you'll never need/want a "distortion" pedal, or high gain situation, again...at least with that guitar. It's not really designed with "Metal" or "High Gain" in mind. And, to be quite frank, you're ruining the tone, of that guitar, by putting a pedal or distortion channel in the mix. "KISS" (Keep It Simple, Silly) is the oder of the day, with Casino guitars. But, that's just my 2-cents! AND..."Lennon's" distortion, on "Revolution" was done in the mixing board. But, if you're careful and prudent, you can get it, with a overdrive pedal, if needed/wanted. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Try a overdrive pedal instead of high gain distortion pedals. As others stated it's a hollow body guitar, it wasn't designed for high gain playing. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 fact of life there. f holes without a center block = feedback. maybe sticking p94's or seymour duncan phat cats in a dot would sound ok, but you WILL get feedback with a casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHart85231281734137 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 thanks guys, im realy digin the Black Keys right now tryin to emulate some of there stuff, but that was my friends casino, thats why i did the smart thing and got the riviera P93 with a block in the middle!! P.S. I saw Dereck Trucks melt my face off at the H.O. B. in Nawlins this past sunday, I want epi to give him a limited sg viersion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redddog Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Anyone ever used those F-hole plugs? I've heard raves about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Don't buy a Casino if you want high gain... The feedback will make you hate the guitar! That's not what you want... Try a Dot Studio or so... That block in the middle will reduce feedback and increase weight... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I know a lot of folks that stuff their hollow bodies with lightweight foam or other insulation material to reduce/eliminate feedback. The guitar will be heavier, but less of a shrieker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Salina Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 My roomate just got a new epi casino for his b day' date=' and we cant seem to get any kind of real high gain or volume with out feedback, is there some sort of pedal to buy for true hollowbodys to make it stop, Ive got a dot and never have had this problem thanks guys we need the help[/quote'] If you position yourself in front of the amp. If you are a righty place the amp behind you to your left it might help cut it down. Your body acts as a shield. Old jazz trick. It works clean but it may not do anything for any type of gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 A small block of Balsa wood, or styro foam, (put in though the pickup holes, that's thick enough to fit snugly between the top and the back (under the bridge or right behind it) will usually clear that up, as it keeps the top and back from vibrating at different frequencies, and feeding back. Plus, both are light weight, and won't add much weight to the guitar, at all. A rolled up pair of socks, or (clean/dry) bar rag will work, too. The "f" hole plugs/baffles are great, if you have a store, or source that stocks them. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 P-90s + Tube amp + Tube screamer = mmm :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Try getting behind the amp.......stand/sit as far behind it as you can. Put a 2" thick strip (2x4 works nicely) under the rear of the amp, so it projects slightly downward. This should help, without stuffing or major mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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