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- Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:12 pm
- Forum: Amp Talk
- Topic: Best Multi-Effects Unit for Newbie?
- Replies: 26
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Best Multi-Effects Unit for Newbie?
Hello everyone, What advice can you offer a beginner electric guitarist looking for a multi-effects unit? I am aware of Boss ME25, Digitech RP55, Line 6's Pod 2.0 and Pocket Pod, Zoom G2.1Nu and Behringer's V-Amp 3 and X V-Amp. I want it for practice, not for stage use, to learn about effects. I wil...
- Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:19 am
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: EFFECTS - PEDALS OR MULTI-EFFECTS?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2815
Re: EFFECTS - PEDALS OR MULTI-EFFECTS?
Thanks everyone. I think I'll start off playing around with a few Boss pedals - reverb and chorus, maybe tremolo. The Blackstar amp has distortion, so that is covered.
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:28 am
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: EFFECTS - PEDALS OR MULTI-EFFECTS?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2815
EFFECTS - PEDALS OR MULTI-EFFECTS?
What is the best way to start delving into the world of electric guitar effects? I have a Fender Strat and Blackstar HT5 combo amp, and want to start playing around with basic effects such as reverb, distortion, tremelo, chorus, wah etc. Am I better to buy a few specific pedals, or a multi-effect un...
- Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:10 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3234
Re: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
I tried a few guitars, and have today ordered an American Standard Strat from Rockshop, along with a Blackstar HT5 5W combo amp. Thanks for all the good advice. Now I just have to be patient and wait for it to arrive!!
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:35 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3234
Re: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
Great advice, thanks very much everyone.
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:17 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3234
Re: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
Thanks - same problem with TradeMe - lefty Strats are like hen's teeth.
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:53 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3234
Re: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
Thanks.
The problem with trying them out is that I'm a lefty, and I can't find a shop with lefty MIA Teles and Strats to play with.
Re artists - I like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Robert Cray, ZZ Top ... all Strat players, I think ... hmmm
The problem with trying them out is that I'm a lefty, and I can't find a shop with lefty MIA Teles and Strats to play with.
Re artists - I like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Robert Cray, ZZ Top ... all Strat players, I think ... hmmm
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:02 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3234
AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?
Thanks to everyone who responded to my earlier questions about importing guitars from the US, and American vs. Mexican Telecasters. I am now at the stage of ordering an American Standard Telecaster or Stratocaster from a NZ supplier, and I'd appreciate some more advice. For a relative beginner who w...
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:13 am
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: Importing Guitars from the USA
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5186
Re: Importing Guitars from the USA
Thanks everyone. I would only go down the import path if the cost saving was really significant.
Since posting the question, I have got some really good quotes from NZ retailers, so I'll probably stay local.
Since posting the question, I have got some really good quotes from NZ retailers, so I'll probably stay local.
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:57 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: MEX VS. AMERICAN TELECASTER?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4030
Re: MEX VS. AMERICAN TELECASTER?
Thanks everyone, great information.
I'm finding some really good prices at NZ stores for MIA Fenders, so that might be the way ahead if I can find one I like.
I'm finding some really good prices at NZ stores for MIA Fenders, so that might be the way ahead if I can find one I like.
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:37 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: MEX VS. AMERICAN TELECASTER?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4030
MEX VS. AMERICAN TELECASTER?
As a newbie, am I wasting my money if I buy a new American Standard Telecaster instead of a Mexican one?
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:46 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: Importing Guitars from the USA
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5186
Importing Guitars from the USA
Can anyone tell me: - Of a US guitar retailer who is prepared to freight guitars to NZ? None of the ones I have asked will freight outside the US. - Is NZ duty payable on imported guitars, as well as GST? - What is the best US freight firm to deal with? - Are there any traps for young players to be ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:35 pm
- Forum: Amp Talk
- Topic: BEST SMALL ACOUSTIC AMP?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5308
Re: BEST SMALL ACOUSTIC AMP?
I settled on an Ibanez Troubadour T35 from MusicWorks (on sale at $600).
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:39 pm
- Forum: Amp Talk
- Topic: BEST SMALL ACOUSTIC AMP?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5308
Re: BEST SMALL ACOUSTIC AMP?
Has anyone got a Laney LA35C 35W acoustic amp that they can comment on? Thanks again.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:15 pm
- Forum: Amp Talk
- Topic: BEST SMALL ACOUSTIC AMP?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5308
Re: BEST SMALL ACOUSTIC AMP?
Thanks everyone. Your comments are very helpful.