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Frequently Asked Questions on GUITARS / AMPs / PEDALS and REVIEW
badongrodrigs:
hey guys and gurus, matagal ko nang napansin na may mga tanong na paulit ulit na tinatanong via new threads, kasi unavailable yata most of the time yung search function, so i figured we should have a FAQ thread (na sana gawing sticky).
if you can think of a frequently asked question (and its appropriate answer) kindly post it, tapos isa-summarize ko lahat dito sa first post. objective questions are encouraged, pero pwede rin subjective, magiingat lang tayo sa pagsagot.
thanks! post away!
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FAQs regarding GUITARS:
do you want to customize your guitar? does your guitar need repairs? here are some luthiers.
- John Dela Cruz of Elegee Guitars (with pics and samples) http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=33228.0.html
- Arie Hipolito of Guitar Hospital http://www.guitarhospital.net
- Jun Castro of Roadtone Guitars http://www.roadtoneguitars.com/
- Max Rufo of Max Rufo Guitars http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=56756.0.html
"pag ginamit ko yung tremolo ng floating bridge, nawawala sa tono." "hindi parehas yung tono ng string when plucked open and pressed sa 12th fret."
- Setup the floating bridge correctly and intonate the guitar, respectively.
- consider buying locking tuners
- click the link for detailed answers http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41011.0.html
- or this http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=45637.0.html
- or this http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=40633.0.html
- intonation problem http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=11122.0.html
"ano po ba ung scalarizer?"
- i'm going to wait for the inventor to post or PM the answer.
- Scalarizer Thread 1 http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=35791.0.html
- Scalarizer Thread 2 http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41113.0.html
"tips naman on wiring my guitar's pickups, pots and electronics!" (NEW!)
- http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Acme_Wiring_Diagrams_W8.cfm
- http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view_bb.php?forum=19&thread=75479
- http://www.guitar-mod.com/rg_prewired.html
- http://www.fender.com/support/wiring_diagrams_parts_lists.php
ang bilis magka-rust (kalawang) sa strings ng gitara ko. what should i do?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38766.0.html
- punasan mo yung strings mo after every use.
- avail a dessicant (or any moisture absorber) and leave it on your guitar's hardcase / softcase.
are you having problems regarding bad fret buzz?
- increase string action
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41681.0.html
- is there a way to eliminate fretbuzz completely? ANSWER: NO. click links for more details http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=10021.0.html
"ano po ang pagkakaiba ng set-neck sa bolt-on?"
- "Yung isa nakadikit yung isa nakaturnilyo." click the link for more details http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=11120.0.html
what's the difference between a 7-string and a 6-string guitar?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=42983.0.html
do you want to repaint your guitar? click the link.
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38748.0.html
gusto mo bang pakintabin ang finish ng guitar mo at ang fretboard?
-Guitar Wax Question Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=43343.0.html
- Cleaning the Guitar Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=39709.0.html
paano i-adjust ang action ng acoustic guitar?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=10932.0.html
FAQs regarding AMPs:
does you amp need repair?
- Raul Quesada 09228077889
- Amp Repair Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=35054.0.html
what the hell are tube amps?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=42328.0.html
gaano katagal ang lifespan ng tubes sa Tube Amps?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=43630.0.html
pwede bang palitan ng EL34 power tube ang 6L6?
- short answer: NO.
- click this link for some other significant remarks. http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=42552.0.html
tube amp problems.
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=40047.0.html
FAQs regarding PEDALS:
are you having questions about analog pedals? baguhan ka lang ba sa analog pedals? galing ka ba sa multieffects at gusto mong lumipat sa analog at madami kang tanong? these threads are must reads.
- Analog 101 Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41231.0.html
- For Effects Newbies http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41394.0.html
kanino po ako pwedeng magpa-mod ng pedals?
- BAMF (profile) http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=6184 ,
- Ubersam (profile) http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=15282
- JackBauer (samples) http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,43262.0.html
"ano po ang ibig sabihin ng True Bypass?"
- ""true bypass" means that when the effect is off, your signal passes through the input jack to the output jack without going through the pedal's circuitry. by doing this, mas nare-retain ang tonal integrity mo." click for more details http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=12520.0.html
paano matatanggal ang hum / noise / buzz when using pedals?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41757.0.html
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=48797.0.html
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=28797.0.html
are you looking for custom makers of pedalboards? here are some.
- turiguiliano (pm him) http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=5598
- mang Robert (02)9908578
- mang Frank (+63)9284028063
are you in need of a powersupply? click the links for custom makers of PSUs.
-Kalikot Audio http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=10275.45.html
-Pedal Max PSU http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=33168.0.html
-Monde PSU http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=26683.0.html
Converting an unregulated PSU to a regulated PSU
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=43809.0.html
are you having trouble routing your pedals? kung paano sila pagsusunod-sunorin? click the link.
--- Quote from: Poundcake on August 02, 2006, 01:23:19 PM ---+1 sa guitar >> compressor >> distortion >> delay >> amp.
when putting the distortion pedal before the compressor, the clean guitar signal will be shaped into a distorted one (obviously) but then the compressor will even out the signal, making the output tone a lot less punchy and "ngongo". take note that since the input signal to the compressor is already distorted and amplified, any noise produced by the distortion pedal due to an increase in gain and the resistive components in its circuitry will also be processed by the compressor, kaya generally mas "noisy" rin ang setup na ganito. but pag inuna mo yung compressor before the distortion pedal, the compressor would only level out (boost weak signals, dampen strong signals) the raw guitar signal and the inherent unamplified pickup and cable noise, after which the distortion can do its thing without its "uneven waveform" characteristic being leveled out by compression. mas subtle ang effect ng compressor sa config na ganito but you'll have a more level guitar signal with more growl. you can have an even cleaner signal by adding a noise gate/suppressor right before the compressor (if necessary lang) :)
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- Pedalboard Chain Routing Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=18346.0.html
- Help on Basic Pedal Setup Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=39133.0.html
are you having questions regarding Wah pedals? click the links.
-Weeping Demon VS Crybaby VS Badhorsie VS Vox VS Hellbabe Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=45250.0.html
-Dunlop Wah Question Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=44587.0.html
-Weeping Demon Wah by Ibanez Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=44086.0.html
- A Wah Pedal Question Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41219.0.html
- Wah Recommendations http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=12793.0.html
what is the best pedal for metal?
- Pedal for Metal Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=42736.0.html
"okey po ba ang Boston Pedals?" click the links.
- Boston Effects Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=16448.0.html
anong difference ng analog delay at ng digital delay?
-analogs are warm sounding, but usually has shorter delays. digital, on the other hand, sounds robotic but usually has long delays.
- Analog VS Digital Delay Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=12274.0.html
are you having questions about DOD pedals? click the link.
-DOD Pedals Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=44107.0.html
what is the deal with tube pedals?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=44339.0.html
"ano po ang difference ng overdrive sa distortion?" A classic one!
- Pedal Differences Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=12368.0.html
- Overdrive and Distortion Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=40140.0.html
- Overdrive? Distortion? Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=10644.0.html
what are the best possible combinations of an overdrive and a distortion?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=43928.0.html
what is the best all around distortion pedal?
- http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=45032.0.html
All about Overdrive Pedals
- What is the best overdrive pedal Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=39178.0.html
- What is a good, stand-alone overdrive? Thread http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=44748.0.html
PEDAL AND AMP REVIEWS
- review of Matchless Hotbox Preamp/Overdrive http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=31851.0.html
- review of Pro Analog Dirt Royale with Cheese http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=32670.0.html
- discussions on Laney Amps http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=43271.0.html
- short reviews of Boss DS1, DS2, SD1 and SD2 http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=12334.0.html
- demos on the Behringer V-AMP2 http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=43946.0.html
- discussions on Tech21 Trademark60 http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=11945.0.html
- discussions on Boss DD20 http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=11265.0.html
- review of Fulltone Distortion Pro, ChoralFlange and Soul-Bender http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=39181.0.html
- discussions on the ZVex Box of Rock http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38859.0.html
- discussions on BK Butler http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=39688.0.html
- review of Pro Analog Power Driver http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38985.0.html
- review of Keeley DS1, MT2, and TR2 http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=36980.0.html
- review of Koch Pedaltone http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38347.0.html
- review of Rocktron Big Crush Compressor http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38435.0.html
- discussions on Ibanez TU10 Tuner http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=40580.0.html
- discussions on Digitech Badmonkey http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=38610.0.html
- review of Boss MT2 Bakemono Mod http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41061.0.html
- discussions on Boss, Boston, Behringer, DOD, MXR Equalizers http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=41151.0.html
- discussions on Peavey Delta Blues and Classic 30 Tube Amps http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=37887.0.html
- review of Emma Electronic ReezaFRATzitz http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=34046.msg327950.html#msg327950
- review of the First Ever Diezel Herbert in the Philippines http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=12950.0.html
- another more peaceful and extensive review of US$4100 Diezel Herbert http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=34542.msg327702.html#msg327702
*** added this section to remove the guitar stores sticky thread: -mod ***
ONLINE GUITAR STORES:
Multi-product Guitar Stores:
http://www.musictoyz.com - lots of boutique stuff, always in stock
http://www.tonefactor.com - great customer service
http://www.humbuckermusic.com - prices are a bit cheaper
http://www.www.davesguitar.com - high-end guitars
http://www.carvin.com - Phil
http://www.musiciansfriend.com - great non-boutique selection
http://www.guitarcenter.com - America's leading guitar store chain
http://www.samash.com - ayos na rin hehe
http://www.guitarville.com - one of my favorite stores Smiley
http://www.cowtownguitars.com - Lollar, Fralin Suhr pickups
http://www.ebay.com - look for guitarbrat1's guitars for sale.. he always has lots of great stocks
http://www.tonemerchants.com - BOUTIQUE
http://www.music123.com - lots of Ibanez Perstige guitars
http://www.zzounds.com - great selection as well
http://www.americanmusic.com - inquire for more boutique selections
http://www.loop-master.com - pang true-bypass pedals
http://www.guitareffectspedals.com - eto pedals, george l's cable, pedal boards
http://www.sweetwater.com - all-around selection, lots of software/accessories
http://www.elderly.com - good acoustic guitar selection, has Fender/Gibson/PRS as well
http://www.ishibashi-music.com - Japan-based guitar/pedal retailer
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com - more guitars!
http://www.musicmachineguitars.com - haven't checked this out yet, will add description later
http://www.musicalsupply.com - parang Musician's Friend
http://www.pappysmusic.com/ -- guitars, amps & related gear
Tubes:
http://www.eurotubes.com - JJ tubes
http://www.thetubestore.com - other tubes
http://www.tubedepot.com - Ei, Mullard, NOS tubes
http://www.kcanostubes.com -- tubes
http://www.dougstubes.com -- NOS
www.vacuumtube.com/guitartubes.htm -- assorted stocks
Guitar and DIY Spare Parts:
http://www.specialtyguitars.com - sells Callaham Strat/Tele parts
http://www.effectsconnection.com - DPDT/3PDT switches, etc.
http://www.callahamguitars.com - Callaham parts (obviously)
http://www.detempleguitars.com - Titanium parts, great custom guitar shop
http://www.stewmac.com - lots of guitar parts
http://www.glendaleguitars.com/hardware.htm - even more parts
http://www.alessandro-products.com/parts.html - electronics
http://www.warmoth.com - more parts
http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/ - Fender and Gibson original parts
http://www.allparts.com - the ol' reliable replacement part supplier
http://www.pedalpartsplus.com - DIY effects parts
http://www.smallbearelec.com - DIY effects parts
Amplifiers:
http://www.guitarforbeginners.com/amplifiers/guitar_amps.html - entry-level to mid-priced amps
http://www.soldano.com - Soldano amps
http://www.lopoline.com - make your own cabs
http://www.avatarspeakers.com - make your own cabs (only ships to Continental US)
http://www.bogner.com - Bogner amps
http://www.diezelamplification.com - Diezel amps
http://www.matchlessamplifiers.com - Matchless amps
http://rocksolidamps.com - amplifier store
Tube Amplifier Kits
http://www.ceriatone.com/index.htm - Ceria Tone
http://www.tedweber.com/ - Weber Tube Amp Kits
http://www.guytronix.com/ - Guytronix
http://www.ampmaker.com/index.asp - The Amp Maker
http://www.trinityamps.com/ - Trinity Amps
http://www.missionamps.com/ Mission Amps
http://www.torresengineering.com/tubampovpag.html - Torres Engineering
jasoncruz_rocks:
Does speed rely on the player alone or is the guitar a factor too? :-D
badongrodrigs:
i think a fast playing guitar player can play fast on a good guitar, and he can play a little slower on a poor guitar.
but a slow playing guitar player will still play slowly even if he played on a fast necked guitar.
so i think speed depends mostly on the player.
jasoncruz_rocks:
o rly?
i dont think thats a FAQ though..hehe Peace!
progressive_pilipinas:
so yan pala mga natututunan mo sa USTE?? haha
magandang thread. GAWING STICKY!
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