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Yeah they are staple style P90s, "Fidelitronics", in this Streamliner Jr. model. Mahogany body, Nato neck, Laurel fingerboard, semi-hollow with spruce centerblock. Made in Indonesia, brand spankin.

I am a JONG player so don't confuse me with someone who knows what they're doing.

At my cool wife's urging, I bought this as a decent budget instrument. These Streamliners are getting good reviews for quality and playability for the price.

Chose the P90s for their slightly hotter growl and ability to overdrive an amp, which should get some cool sustain and tones with the body style. Should be a little less twangy than a more traditional Gretsch and able to play some metal, etc. It's reasonably resonant without amplification so I can fuck around without bugging my family.

Pretty excited to finally have a decent instrument in the house. I have an old Ibanez low end super-strat whatever that just kinda sucks so it's been collecting dust.

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Yeah they are staple style P90s, "Fidelitronics", in this Streamliner Jr. model. Mahogany body, Nato neck, Laurel fingerboard, semi-hollow with spruce centerblock. Made in Indonesia, brand spankin.

I am a JONG player so don't confuse me with someone who knows what they're doing.

At my cool wife's urging, I bought this as a decent budget instrument. These Streamliners are getting good reviews for quality and playability for the price.

Chose the P90s for their slightly hotter growl and ability to overdrive an amp, which should get some cool sustain and tones with the body style. Should be a little less twangy than a more traditional Gretsch and able to play some metal, etc. It's reasonably resonant without amplification so I can fuck around without bugging my family.

Pretty excited to finally have a decent instrument in the house. I have an old Ibanez low end super-strat whatever that just kinda sucks so it's been collecting dust.

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I had that guitar, or one very similar, before I changed it for a Gretsch 5420T Electromatic. I thought it was really sweet, especially for the money. And the P90s have a great backbone.

You got yourself a really capable guitar. Enjoy it.

Plus it looks awesome.

Anybody have a Helix unit? I have a secondary acoustic pedalboard on a Nano+ with a handful of pedals on it, plus a M9 stompbox and a Helicon voice pedal, and I'm thinking of selling them all and getting a used Helix Floor. I'd still have my main pedalboard, but this would be backup, acoustic, and things I don't have actual pedals for. But I've never used one. Anyone with any experience?

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Anybody have a Helix unit? But I've never used one. Anyone with any experience?

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Over here in bass land, I've contemplated getting the HX Stomp vs. keep collecting stand alone pedals. Used to be leery of multi-effects as it seemed like 'jack of all, master of none' but I've seen enough ppl using them to excellent effect that there's no doubt that tone shaping is impressive and expandable beyond what I can have a right to critique.

I think my biggest use-case is using it to emulate other's tone/sound thru experimentation where I don't have buy an endless array of individual pedals. Right now that's a non-starter and I think this would spawn some good creativity. Sometimes I'll do it in the DAW which is why I haven't bought one yet. If you are finicky or have a particular preference, say a distortion or fuzz or octaver - you can just get that too and use it in your loop.

Just thinking aloud, not particularly helpful since I don't have one. If you get one, report back.

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Over here in bass land, I've contemplated getting the HX Stomp vs. keep collecting stand alone pedals. Used to be leery of multi-effects as it seemed like 'jack of all, master of none' but I've seen enough ppl using them to excellent effect that there's no doubt that tone shaping is impressive and expandable beyond what I can have a right to critique.

I think my biggest use-case is using it to emulate other's tone/sound thru experimentation where I don't have buy an endless array of individual pedals. Right now that's a non-starter and I think this would spawn some good creativity. Sometimes I'll do it in the DAW which is why I haven't bought one yet. If you are finicky or have a particular preference, say a distortion or fuzz or octaver - you can just get that too and use it in your loop.

Just thinking aloud, not particularly helpful since I don't have one. If you get one, report back.

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Got a Stomp XL. It's mind bogglingly capable, which means it's also mind bogglingly complex. I did set up a nice acoustic effect board on it. Mostly I'm using it right now to plug headphones into and play in the mornings so I'm not disturbing sleepers. I'm starting to get in to setting it up. Fascinating. And it sounds way better than the old modelers.

Also, going back through time on this thread has revealed just how much my guitar habit is now resembling my skiing habit, especially in terms of collecting equipment. Concerning.

Bass Guitar Quiver.. Added a Squier Jazz Bass with a Geddy sticker to the bass quiver last week. Gift from the wife. Just the Affinity with the crappy ceramic pick ups though.. Still feels cool to bang on..

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Forgot to grab the Hohner short scale stashed in my son's room..

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Five SGs! That's a lot of very specific overlap. Nice looking Firebird.

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Back when I worked in a guitar store, someone brought a carbon fiber Steinberger six string guitar in, and wanted to talk about changing the pickups to get a different tone. My coworker who played a huge fretted Strat strung with 12s sauntered over, peeked in the case, and proclaimed, "I think the tone problem is that your guitar isn't made out of wood"

Saying the guy was mad would've been a huge understatement.

Is there a skateboard inside a case there on the left behind the edge of the TV?

If so, a story needs to be told.

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Back when I worked in a guitar store, someone brought a carbon fiber Steinberger six string guitar in, and wanted to talk about changing the pickups to get a different tone. My coworker who played a huge fretted Strat strung with 12s sauntered over, peeked in the case, and proclaimed, "I think the tone problem is that your guitar isn't made out of wood"

Saying the guy was mad would've been a huge understatement.

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That’s awesome.

I was really biting my tongue not to laugh, but we recycled that line amongst ourselves for the next year.

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Maybe this is his friend?

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Generally we need more guitar talk. Yeah yeah thegearpage and all that, but TGR is better.

So, do I need a guitar that is full P90 pickups? I’m kinda torn.

As someone who doesn't much like humbuckers I say yes.

An old coworker hooked me up with a 73' P-bass. At some point the original pickups were replaced with some active EMG's. At some point I'd like to put Fender pickups back in. Still it's pretty sweet as is. Freaking heavy though.

Thinking of getting a Squire Strat for my wife. Or maybe a used MIM or MIJ Fender??? I've got no idea what the used market is like.

My pop's got a used MIJ Telecaster for like $300 but that was probably 20 years ago.

I'm digging new signature J Mascis Jazzmaster too.

you can get squires all day long for dirt. craigslist. some of them aren't terrible.

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you can get squires all day long for dirt. craigslist. some of them aren't terrible.

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Like the "classic vibe" ones. Also, if you search and are patient you can often find MIM strats and teles for $300-350. Or PRS SEs for slightly more.

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A few changes.

Son's room

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Stashed in a humidor case.
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There's also a Yamaha FG331 Grand Concert Guitar thrift store score I'm gonna give the kid when he comes home for Christmas. It's what he played in his high school guitar ensemble.

NGD! Travel guitar for camping and neglect: Enya "Nova Go" acoustic, on sale at Amazon for $149. (White version is $127.)
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Claimed to be carbon fiber, I doubt it is, but it's some sort of composite plastic material. There's no wood in or on it, as best I can tell. Sounds better than expected. Came with a nice bag and usual strings, strap, etc.

It's a little smaller than a Les Paul, and a little thicker body. Pic for scale next to an Epiphone LP and a Yamaha dreadnought. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...89377203c3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e8f8c5f63b.jpg

Looks like a Tim Henson Ibanez^^^

How do start learning?

Youtube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d52MZJw-hIE

I still can’t play guitar, but when I was trying to learn I liked the Yousician app much more than YouTube. Found getting some level of feedback beneficial.

Anyone have any recs for portable amps to take on a road trip? Does not need to be loud. Something that has rechargeable batteries would be awesome. Would like something to jam out on in camp with good sound quality either with a solid body tele, or with a hybrid carbon and wood klos, and would also kind of like something tiny to put on a belt loop and play m klos through while strolling.

Speaking of which, in terms of carbon travel guitars, i can't recommend the klos enough. The full carbon sounds and plays ok, and is obviously near indestructible in terms of temp and moisture. They have videos of pouring boiling water inside the body of one, but the one with wood bridge, fretboard, and hybrid wood carbon neck, with carbon body, still is rock solid for any sort of normal use temp and moisture changes, and honestly plays and sounds fantastic. Not as loud as a dreadnaught, but really sweet sounding. Infinitely more playable and soulful sounding than the full graphite Rainsong I used to own. Everyone remarks about the sound being nice, but more so about the playability feeling more like an electric than any other acoustic. Not sure why.

It is also, wonderfully light. I wanted a road trip guitar to play in camp, but I didn't expect that it being so light makes it easy to walk with on gentle hiking trails, and whenever I'm camping out, now a sunrise and sunset stroll picking out some peaceful ditties has become a habit. Often when i'm sleeping in doors as well. I detest people playing music through speakers outdoors, and was a bit anxious to annoy anyone, but people seem to love encountering someone just walking down a trail playing and really the fact its not a super loud guitar makes it pretty unobtrusive.

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Rocksmith man, rocksmith. Get an xbox one or use a decent laptop and download rocksmith 2014, download the songs from the OG rocksmith and other downloadable songs before it gets delisted.

Theres rocksmith +, which is a subscription service but its poorly reviewed, everyone likes rocksmith 2014 the best.

You'll learn some bad habits without lessons, but really, you'll learn the most songs the quickest with the highest fun to stress ratio possible and bad habits can be unlearned.

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Anyone have any recs for portable amps to take on a road trip? Does not need to be loud. Something that has rechargeable batteries would be awesome. Would like something to jam out on in camp with good sound quality either with a solid body tele, or with a hybrid carbon and wood klos, and would also kind of like something tiny to put on a belt loop and play m klos through while strolling.

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I have a little Boss Katana Mini that I think sounds amazing for such a tiny and inexpensive battery powered amp. That said, not sure what tones you're looking for. IMO it sounds best in the highest gain mode for a Marshall 800-ish kind of sound. It might not be the best choice if you're looking more for clean tones or lighter distortion (it has those channels, I don't really play them much but I don't find them super impressive either).

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Truefire app. Walmart has a coupon for a year membership for $100. It’s pretty darn good.

There’s also a bunch of manufacturer’s websites that have codes for the first 3 months free. Can’t remember which ones. Martin maybe?

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Anyone have any recs for portable amps to take on a road trip? Does not need to be loud. Something that has rechargeable batteries would be awesome. Would like something to jam out on in camp with good sound quality either with a solid body tele, or with a hybrid carbon and wood klos, and would also kind of like something tiny to put on a belt loop and play m klos through while strolling.

Speaking of which, in terms of carbon travel guitars, i can't recommend the klos enough. The full carbon sounds and plays ok, and is obviously near indestructible in terms of temp and moisture. They have videos of pouring boiling water inside the body of one, but the one with wood bridge, fretboard, and hybrid wood carbon neck, with carbon body, still is rock solid for any sort of normal use temp and moisture changes, and honestly plays and sounds fantastic. Not as loud as a dreadnaught, but really sweet sounding. Infinitely more playable and soulful sounding than the full graphite Rainsong I used to own. Everyone remarks about the sound being nice, but more so about the playability feeling more like an electric than any other acoustic. Not sure why.

It is also, wonderfully light. I wanted a road trip guitar to play in camp, but I didn't expect that it being so light makes it easy to walk with on gentle hiking trails, and whenever I'm camping out, now a sunrise and sunset stroll picking out some peaceful ditties has become a habit. Often when i'm sleeping in doors as well. I detest people playing music through speakers outdoors, and was a bit anxious to annoy anyone, but people seem to love encountering someone just walking down a trail playing and really the fact its not a super loud guitar makes it pretty unobtrusive.

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Spark Go portable amp. Nothing else is close. I’ve had a bunch and that one is my fav by far. Rechargable, fully in the spark eco system, you can get tons of sounds on it with the amp, will emulate heads and pedals, electric and acoustic, tiny, fairly loud, $125 or so on sale. Got it with me in Jackson Hole right now.

I have a travel electric and acoustic, both by Traveler, but I’m super interested in carbon ones. Good to hear good stuff about the Klos.

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The VOX mini go 3 sounds pretty good. I have it hidden under a side table in the living room. I use it to noodle on when a I don’t want to go into the cave and turn on a real amp. Funny thing is I’d say the VOX simulations are the worst where as the fender OD and high gain (Marshall - double rec) simulations are pretty good. Never used it as a portable, but it was designed to be a busker’s amp. All super small amps suck with single coils or hollow bodies.


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Who modded the bridge pickup?

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Who modded the bridge pickup?

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I had it done in the ‘80s. Replaced the original pickups too. The windings were rusty. They’re active now. Also had the strings go over the bridge and through the body. Sounds way better.

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Bonus points cus that ones adorable.



Thanks for the suggestions. I honestly hate shopping for just about anything. I get so bored with comparing specs and just see something shiny and wander off.



Thats a nice ol P bass. Rosewood fretboard? Neck too? I've been tempted to get something vintage recently, but are 60 year old electronics worth it? are these instruments worth the price without the original electronics? Like isn't that most of the reason certain years are valued over others etc? I backed out of a bid on a really sweet looking super axe after seeing it didn't have the original electronics or built in reverb.

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Spark Go portable amp.

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Bonus points cus that ones adorable.



Thanks for the suggestions. I honestly hate shopping for just about anything. I get so bored with comparing specs and just see something shiny and wander off.



Thats a nice ol P bass. Rosewood fretboard? Neck too? I've been tempted to get something vintage recently, but are 60 year old electronics worth it? are these instruments worth the price without the original electronics? Like isn't that most of the reason certain years are valued over others etc? I backed out of a bid on a really sweet looking super axe after seeing it didn't have the original electronics or built in reverb.

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Rosewood fretboard, maple neck. I'm sure I killed some of the value by modding it, but I wanted it to play better, and I probably won't ever sell it

I’m selling off a nice epiphone Les Paul and a Fender Jag to pay for these two beauties I recently added.
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half-fast, I've got a similar P bass. Mines a 73 I think. Heavy AF. Really thick, round neck. Plays great with nice sustain.

Mine has active EMG pickups which I'd like to replace with some Fender pickups. Control knobs were missing when I got it, the neck plate isn't original, also looks like someone put a coat of clear lacquer over some of the worn spots on the body somewhere along the line. I took it to a shop to get it checked out before I bought it and the guy at the shop said it was legit, just had been cannibalized over the years.

I play it through a giant Trace Elliot amp and 4x10 cabinet from the 90's.
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