MrNylon Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Just like to see how many players practice with head phones. Do you prefer head phones over the open speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I can't......My hearing is now too sensitive to them; Years of playing in bands......I have to be careful, one hour with headphones hurts like heck.. I "mix" tracks a bit with them, but usually use studio monitor for that....I usually practice unplugged....And record plugged in to amps.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Never Only time I use headphones is if I'm laying instrument or vocal tracks by myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I use themwhen I'm recoring or working out tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 If I'm practicing and I don't want anyone to hear, I just don't amplify the sound. I play clean a lot anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I do sometimes, usually when I'm just yearning for some dirt, if I have to be quiet I usually play acoustically :) They get in the way a bit, but I'll suffer them if I'm having dirt withdrawal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 only when I'm recording. never for practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolling56 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Once in awhile when the wife is sleeping............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 I prefer not to use them myself. I've only used them twice. My bass playing is done when no one else is home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I use them more than the speakers cause my pets get p*ssed off when I use them. it helps when you have decent headphones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Can't stand using head phones for practicing. In fact, I rarely use them for recording. Just don't like using headphones for anything other than listening to music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I usually use them when I play through the amp models of my Line 6 UX2 in my computer, This is when I have to be quiet, There are advantages, I can record, I can play along songs and backing tracks or practice with drum loops running on the background. Frankly playing like this is not ideal as nothing beats the roar of my tube amp but, I have to say that IMO plugging in and using headphones is better than playing an electric guitar acoustically, I was playing my electrics unplugged too much and with this you do not develop the touch that an amplified instrument requires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have to...I live in a townhouse. Bass goes right through the walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl00dsm0k3 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 i only use them if my brother is sleaping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I only use them with my Tascam when im learning a song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I do sometimes, but after playing for a half an hour or so I start to get really warm with them cupped over my ears and I have to take a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vourot Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I use them at night when the wife is sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 i've always wished I could use headphones, but once I get them on, I remember how crazy they make me.......even the best phones just don't sound like an amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I do, and I don't. They dramatically change the dynamics of my sound, but they do allow me to practice at times when playing out loud would be a disturbance to those I live with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFrills Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yes and no. If I am practicing a part of a recording I will play through the speakers. If I am recording I will play with the headphones on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Just like to see how many players practice with head phones. Practice ha! I didn't even read the directions. Figured them out for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 If the Missus is watching a program or asleep I'll use my Vox AC30 Amplug or my Marshall MS-4 to noodle arond on so I won't disturb her.I use earbuds mostly but a very good quality one so that I can get better sound reproduction. BTW I often use a male to male stereo 1/8" plug to go from my Amplug to the Aux. in of my Sirius Boombox to get a great mini-AC30 sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well at the moment I have to use headphones as I have no Amps here in Switzerland and I have a feeling they wouldn't be appreciated regardless.... I like to use headphones when I am learning songs so I can really isolate some of the nuances. It also allows me to setup a good "learning" mix between what I am working on and my guitar as well as allowing me to quickly just listen to one side of the stereo field or the other. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Just like to see how many players practice with head phones. Do you prefer head phones over the open speakers? Open speakers when wife not home, phones when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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