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.

+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)

- 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?

[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!

[jasoncruz_rocks]

ah ganun pala..hehe
Post dirt-pedal questions and threads
rami yan

[haey2]

i salute you badong ....nice one....STICKY na to...

[akosimic]

was thinking of the same thing, yun nga lang tamad nga ako at times (parang ngayon dapat nag-aaral ako) hehe nice one badong.

shticky na ito! 

[vulcanraven]

Very Well indeed!


Madami noobs na na-iintimidate sa mga impatient answers ng karamihan na di mo masisisi after spending umpteen million hrs sa Philmusic and seeing same questions over and over and over again.


Idikit nato!

[badongrodrigs]

guys, up natin to!

[danleo]

Boston Engineering FAQ

OK Ba Ang Mga Boston Effects and AMPS?
Where can I buy Boston Effects?
What can you say bout Boston?
Kuha ba tlga ng Boston ang tone ng Boss?

Click The Link Below

http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,16448.0.html

Ano Anong Effects Meron Ang Boston?
How Much Po Yung Boston Effects?

Click The Link Below

http://www.jbmusic.com.ph/products.php?sessid=&sid=25

[voidmain]

Sana gawing sticky to. At sana meron ding mag-tiyaga sa ibang forums

Nice one badong.

[rennell]

correction:

- Jun Castro of Roadtone Guitars http://www.roadtone.com/
 hindi na .tk
 

[enceladus19]

nice thread bro.. it suits me well.. 

[anoemous]

astig to!! salamat sir!

[ECUA]

ok ah.... great effort in compiling these links.... also, very useful ito.....

[guitaricci]

nice thread..very helpful!! my hat's off to you man! 

[ayofish]

grabe ang tiyaga nyo sir. nice one!!

[ubersam]

correction:

- Jun Castro of Roadtone Guitars http://www.roadtone.com/
 hindi na .tk
 

Buhay pa yung .tk, I was just there a minute ago. Yung tamang .com address is http://www.roadtoneguitars.com/

[bitusan]

up to.

[Poundcake]

great thread. keep 'em coming. and i hope the newbies will read this first before they create redundant threads

[vaisteen2003]

salamat dude. napaka sipag mo. i too ask those questions from time to time.

[jackbauer]

STOMP BOX MODIFICATIONS..

great sound samples: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=682531
studio: www.lmpmusic.com
my band: www.pigswithpearls.com

this is the thread (for comments and stuff): http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,38317.75.html

HOW I MOD?

by changing EVERY piece of component that sounds bad and lofi..i mean EVERY piece..

good soldering skills and aesthetics,i value your pedals the way i value mine..



dennis s. llante

09163680243
09227351269

[reps]

Here's my problem. I have a set of Zakk Wylde signature boomers. (011 014 018 036 052 070) My guitar currently has Alice 9s. Do i need to adjust anything (truss, intonation, etc.) when i put the Boomers in? Thanks in advance!

[badongrodrigs]

Here's my problem. I have a set of Zakk Wyldr signature boomers. (011 014 018 036 052 070) My guitar currently has Alice 9s. Do i need to adjust anything (truss, intonation, etc.) when i put the Boomers in? Thanks in advance!

i think you'll encounter intonation problems after switching from 9s to 11s, so naturally, you'll have to intonate it after you install the strings. and if your guitar has a floating bridge, kelangan mo din iadjust yung springs. regarding the truss rod, wala akong alam jan.

*hoping for someone to fill this in and/or correct my first statement*