Ball samples:

[candid_x]

I hope this is ok with BP and associates. If not, please delete this thread. But, I thought opening a separate thread for Ball samples might be fun and informative.

My thought is to keep them brief, and focused on the sound of guitar/amp, rather than on our godly gifts of guitar playing . Information such as: guitar model, pickups used, amp, etc would be, I think, helpful. Personally, I'd also rather hear the guitar/amp rather than heavy effects; but maybe that's just me.

Watcha think?

 

[robelinda2]

super idea Bruce, i really prefer to hear the different guitars played clean or with minimal effects, to give a true indication of the tone. for instance, i think strummming a G chord just once on my AL using neck/middle is a great tone, just one simple strum by itself! Gives a great indication of the sparkling clean tone.

 

[Sweat]

Great Idea, love to hear clips and what people are using, now I really need to find an amp, Damn It!

 

[Sigmunds Couch]

I did an A/B/C with DD Luke, 20th and EVH at rehearsal the other night to demontrate the tonal differences of each to the rest of the band cohorts. In that situation there were light bulbs popping all over the place. They finally get why I change guitars so much in a show....

 

[candid_x]

Okay, here goes nothin'...

Just upload a few short clips. Recorded direct from SM57 to computer, through sound card, plugged into the little input thingy on the computer speaker. (we're high tech around here) Anything I add will be through either a Laney LC50 or LH50.

Silo Special, clean, position 2 (pay no attention to the name of the link.. weird..)
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[candid_x]

Silo Special through Voodoo Lab Chorus, bridge humbucker

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[dfrady]

Cool !! I like it, Great job candid. What kind of amp are you using on the clean tone ?? Great stuff keep up the good work.

 

[candid_x]

Silo Special, neck pickup:
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Ok, not to hog the space, will wait to see if others post some. Hope so..

 

[candid_x]

Cool !! I like it, Great job candid. What kind of amp are you using on the clean tone ?? Great stuff keep up the good work.

They're all through a Laney LC or LH 50. Thanks

 

[uvacom]

This sounds like a great idea. Tomorrow afternoon I'll slap some new strings in my AL and go to town.

 

[robelinda2]

candid thats just great.

 

[peat]

peat Artist Page: Stream and Download Unknown MP3 tracks for free: MP3.com.au

listen to impeatrovise (Jp6 through a boogie mark IV) <<no effects
there is some piezo in there too

also listen to
tribute 2006
and 2006 second sample

they too are just a mic in front of the mark IV with the jp plugged straight in
little bit of delay of course!

 

[candid_x]

peat Artist Page: Stream and Download Unknown MP3 tracks for free: MP3.com.au

listen to impeatrovise (Jp6 through a boogie mark IV) <<no effects
there is some piezo in there too

also listen to
tribute 2006
and 2006 second sample

they too are just a mic in front of the mark IV with the jp plugged straight in
little bit of delay of course!

Peat, is the piezo in tribute 2006 also through the Mesa?

 

[candid_x]

Hope I'm not being too gabby, but this stuff excites me.

What I'd love to hear is a side by side comparison of two ALs; one with P90s and one with standard p'ups. Whadia say, Rob?

 

[robelinda2]

i wish i had the means Bruce! I would love to share some clips, but i have zero recording gear. will get around to it soon i promise, its been on my mind for AGES, I just gotta stop buying balls!

 

[candid_x]

Rob, I also have zero recording gear. I run an SM57 through an adapter, which goes directly to my computer via 1/8" (I think) plug. There's a minimal recorder and editor, which is part of the soundcard software, but no EQ. Imo, for this kind of sampling, it's better without too much edit tweaking. If your computer is newer than 4 years old, check your soundcard CD; there may be a recorder there to install. I use dBpower AMP to convert wave files to MP3, but your soundcard software may also have a converter.

 

[threeminutesboy]

ah ah ah this addiction is endless

if you need some advise Rob for a good card feel free to contact me. I think Jonny Dubai is using a tone port from line 6 that is quiet a good deal for that pupose

 

[robelinda2]

my computer is old, about 6 years old. i'm a computer idiot really. i will buy a tascam thingy soon and get recording!

 

[candid_x]

my computer is old, about 6 years old. i'm a computer idiot really. i will buy a tascam thingy soon and get recording!

Yes, well, I'm no ejimicated nerd either.

Look forward to it, Rob.

I just added another silo neck pickup, clean.
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[peat]

candid,

the piezo was di straight to the desk
i added a slight bit of reverb/delay in mixing