The Musical Instrument Thread

[Domo Kun]

After seeing quite a response to Dabookerman's guitar problem, I assume we must have a lot of guitar players here. So, here's your chance to show off your guitar and 'ohh' and 'arr' at other peoples'.

Here's my latest guitar:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/johnsmithisgreat/DSC01862.jpg

It's a 'Simon and Patrick SP6'. Cedar top + Electro Acoustic. Oh, oh it sounds so pretty! It plays like a dream too. And in comparison to the guitars at a similar price range, it felt like it had the best build quality. You may not have heard of them, but I very much recommend Simon and Patrick guitars. RRP £400ish

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/johnsmithisgreat/DSC01863.jpg

Epiphone (sadly not Gibson) Thunderbird. My baby. I'm a bass player originally. Very solid sound. Very rock and roll. Very pretty. I admit I bought it more for the looks than anything. A bit top heavy... I think these go for about £300.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/johnsmithisgreat/DSC01865-1.jpg

My Squier P-Bass - because you have to start somewhere!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/johnsmithisgreat/DSC01866.jpg

My mum's Spanish guitar. She says it's worth a lot of money, but it has a warped ne 'ck. Has anyone ever heard of 'Rudall Carte and co. ltd'? Because that's the brand name. Somehow I doubt it's actually worth much.

I also own an Aria STG which I picked up off my sister who decided she wanted to learn guitar, and never bothered to do so. It's a horrible thing.

So! Let's see your guitars!

[Jamba]

Both your bases are the same as an olf friend of mine who I used to be in a band with. I jsut have an Encore Strat rip off cos I am still kinda starting (have been doing so for about 5 years now!). I don't really play that much anymore as I have become a lot more game-o-centric.

What styles do people like to play here?

[Letty]

This is my current one.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/sarkas_girly/greenguitar.jpg
Its a nice little guitar, but the strings are too sharp, and Im gonna sell it anyway. For the wii

[Domo Kun]

This is my current one.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c312/sarkas_girly/greenguitar.jpg
Its a nice little guitar, but the strings are too sharp, and Im gonna sell it anyway. For the wii

What is it? You're not selling it because the strings are too sharp are you? In that case you could just buy different strings!

And I play Indie and folk mainly, but there's no style I wouldn't play. :)

[Letty]

What is it? You're not selling it because the strings are too sharp are you? In that case you could just buy different strings!

And I play Indie and folk mainly, but there's no style I wouldn't play. :)
heh, Im not selling it because the strings are too sharp. Mostly because I need the cash. (along with my cube) And its a Wesley if I remember correctly

[conzer16]

I have a Yamaha Acoustic, Tanglewood Acoustic, La Patrie Handcrafted Classical, ESP M100, and I have an Epiphone SG with Seymour Duncans.

(I dont have pics of them on this comp, but will post some towards the end of the week.)

[AshMat]

In light of the guitar thread, here's one for our drummers.

My kit's a Pearl Forum Series with Sabian Solar cymbals (16" crash, 21" Ride and 14" hats)

Don;t have any pics at the moment though..

[Katie]

I'm a triangle player myself, maybe I should create a thread.

[ViPeR]

I can play Greensleeves, star wars and most awesomely... JAWS

[AshMat]

This is great, all these instrument threads =P

I can play Fur Elise and Turkish March ( i think it is) on the keyboard..

[demonmike04]

Im not sure whether you , retro and domo kun are competing in the music department or these are serious musical threads.

[AshMat]

It isnt a comp, but at the moment, im losing

[Twozzok]

I have a Warwick Rock Bass 'Corvette' (i think it's the corvette anyways)

It cost me (I say me, i really mean my mum) £320

It has nice active pick-ups, though i'm not entirely sure my Laney HardCore MXD 120 Twin does it justice. (I'm not entirely sure it's even a bass amp :/ it doesn't output the low-lows very well.)

[ipaul]

I use a tanglewood rebel 4k bass. (bought off someone who is on these forums in fact) I cant be bothered to upload any pics tonight though, maybe another time.

Only been playin 7 months so im nothing brilliant, latest thing I learned was black dog by Led Zeppelin. One of the hardest songs I can play is probably new born by muse.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I've got a pretty basic kit. I haven't got the money to build up upon it, nor to get a new kit.

It's a dragon kit. Similar to something like this, but with a nicer wood brown type finish:

http://www.musicalinstrumentsofquality.co.uk/s141201%20dg5422%20Dragon%20Drum%20Kit.jpg

I changed the shitty cymbals for some not-quite-as-rubbish Solar cymbals. (by Sabien. Very low end)

This includes, hi-hat, ride and a 16" crash cymbal.

However, i want to go all out next year and heavily improve upon my cymbals.

[AshMat]

I want new cymbals, i bloody hate these solars.

[Jamba]

I use a tanglewood rebel 4k bass. (bought off someone who is on these forums in fact) I cant be bothered to upload any pics tonight though, maybe another time.

Only been playin 7 months so im nothing brilliant, latest thing I learned was black dog by Led Zeppelin. One of the hardest songs I can play is probably new born by muse.

Remember trying to learn the drums for that. Gave up because everything is 2 beats off the main time signature!! Rythmical headache!

[Fierce_LiNk]

I'm just a struggling music lover, trying to get by. Right now, i can take the solars. I think they're pretty ok.

[AshMat]

The crash and Ride a bearable, but the hats sound worse than bin lids to me

I think it's because at my Drum Lessons im playing on hiss All Zildijan Avedis setup

2 Splash
2 Crash
1 Ride
1 china
1 hi-Hats.

[ipaul]

Apparently Money by Pink FLoyd is a very odd song to play on the drums because of its time signature.

[Jamba]

Just got rid of my Pearl Megadeth Export cos I never get to play it. Had fun playing when I was in bands and stuff but it's really hard to get into when you are by yourself. Wish I could play a not more now that I have more of an appreciation for Jazz, Swing, Blues and Soul.

[Charlie]

Just merged all the instrument threads together, as half of them were just spam.

[Zell]

I play Oboe, which is a pretty hard instrument to learn/play. Music n00bs stay away.

[demonmike04]

I wish i was Drummer..its pretty much the only position you can have at a gig were your sitting down all the way through the show

[Fierce_LiNk]

I wish i was Drummer..its pretty much the only position you can have at a gig were your sitting down all the way through the show

You may be at the back, but it's tough being a drummer. It's annoying when people don't refer to a drummer as a musician.

[demonmike04]

Yes, that annoys me also. Honestly, if you get rid of the drums, you pretty much rid yourself of the most addictive part of the music to join in with and make the music sound crap.

Also applies to Bass too, you really do need it.

I have tried my hand and drumming, and come on, i have trouble on Donkey Konga =P (Only with fast tracks, im not that crap)

[The Bard]

Just got rid of my Pearl Megadeth Export cos I never get to play it. Had fun playing when I was in bands and stuff but it's really hard to get into when you are by yourself. Wish I could play a not more now that I have more of an appreciation for Jazz, Swing, Blues and Soul.

Dude, that is fuckin shit, was it a Nick Menza sig? My Mustaine Esp Dv8-r is arriving this sunday :yay:.


Also, on the instrumentalist front, im Grade 8 (which I completed last March)

Pic of my recent setup (soon to change with arrival of new awesome guitar!!)

http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=474&stc=1&d=1153225769

I learned all of the FF7 Boss theme today, the keyboard parts are immense! So much fun to play.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Yes, that annoys me also. Honestly, if you get rid of the drums, you pretty much rid yourself of the most addictive part of the music to join in with and make the music sound crap.

Also applies to Bass too, you really do need it.

I have tried my hand and drumming, and come on, i have trouble on Donkey Konga =P (Only with fast tracks, im not that crap)

I think it's good to have bass and drums, and guitars for that matter, in a band. However, some bands like to be individual and create their own material without a few of these.
For example, the White Stripes and the YeahYeahYeahs don't have a bassist, or bass in any of their songs. And, Keane don't have any guitars.

[demonmike04]

Yeh i may of taken the Bass too far, but people consider it a crap instrument.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Yeh i may of taken the Bass too far, but people consider it a crap instrument.

Oh no, don't get me wrong. I think the bass is a great instrument. I was just pointing out that a few bands choose not to have bassists. But, these are very much in the minority. The common idea is that you have at least a guitarist, bassist, drummer and a singer.

[demonmike04]

I never got you wrong, Dont worry mate.
All the experimenting bands you've named im fans of, espeacially Keane, i adore Under the iron sea, but i like their debut album more.

Hmm i should invest in an instrument..i would crack the Triangle joke, but its been cracked. Therefore, i shall get the electric triangle.

[The Bard]

That's entirely the wrong attitude. There is no such thing as a crap instrument, (I mean types of instrument, not brands) because the all have different ranges/ textures, and they are all useful in different circumstances.

Also, believe me when I tell you that being a drummer is the most tiring job you can have (if you're a good drummer, like Dave Lombardo etc), that why you'll see the wind machine, or AC right behind the drummer (which is suppose, is also a bonus). You may be sitting down, but you're constantly using your legs.

[Fierce_LiNk]

That's entirely the wrong attitude. There is no such thing as a crap instrument, (I mean types of instrument, not brands) because the all have different ranges/ textures, and they are all useful in different circumstances.



Who was that aimed at?

[Domo Kun]

Quite how anyone could just dismiss the bass is quite beyond me. Of course, not having a bass can work to stylize the music. Similarly, could you imagine Bob Dylan with drums? (Yes yes, I know, Like a Rolling Stone... but, his more folky stuff...)

Oh and nice one mergeing the threads :)

[JonSt]

I currently have a Gibson Les Paul classic and a Feder Jazzmaster. Acoustic wise I have a Taylor Big baby.

[AshMat]

In my opinion being the drummer is the hardest part, sure you get to sit down, but you hold the rythm, if you cock up, the band cocks up.

[JonSt]

In my opinion being the drummer is the hardest part, sure you get to sit down, but you hold the rythm, if you cock up, the band cocks up.

Makes up for the fact that very few drummers are actually involved in songwriting.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Makes up for the fact that very few drummers are actually involved in songwriting.

By song writing, do you mean writing the lyrics? Or do you mean writing the parts for the bass, drums, guitar?

[JonSt]

By song writing, do you mean writing the lyrics? Or do you mean writing the parts for the bass, drums, guitar?

Writing the music, ie instrument parts.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Writing the music, ie instrument parts.

Hmmm, in that case, i'm not sure there's a definite answer for that then. From what i know, i'd say that drummers pull their weight when it comes to writing drum parts. It only makes sense for guitarists and bassists to write their own material, so why not drummers as well? Saying that, there's probably exceptions where one person might write parts for other instruments.

[AshMat]

Such as Keane, where the pianist writes everything.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Such as Keane, where the pianist writes everything.

There's many situations where 2 members of a band closely work together to write pieces. I think bands should work together when it comes to writing music, but i mean they work even more closely.

[Ninty 182]

You may be at the back, but it's tough being a drummer. It's annoying when people don't refer to a drummer as a musician.

cue drummer jokes:

What do you call someone who hangs around musicians?

A drummer :laughing:


How can you tell when a drummer is knocking on your door?

He speeds up halfway through :laughing:

-

Anyway suppose I could contribute properly to this thread.
I'm a guitar player and having gotten big-time into Bob Dylan and other kind of folk music (as opposed to the heavy metal stuff I used to, and still do play) I got an acoustic guitar which is really cool. It's my first proper acoustic guitar.

I can also play a few things on the keyboard:
'fur elise'
'ballad of a thin man' - Dylan
'Times are a-changin'' - Dylan
Bond theme
'Denial twist' - white stripes

among other things I've picked up.


And on the songwriting discussion it would be ideal if bands worked together to write songs yet it wouldn't always work. e.g. would SOAD be as good if it wasn't just the guitarist writing the stuff.

[AshMat]

Drumemr jokes are dumb, drums are bloody hard, and tiring.

also, good drummers don't speed up.

[JonSt]

Hmmm, in that case, i'm not sure there's a definite answer for that then. From what i know, i'd say that drummers pull their weight when it comes to writing drum parts. It only makes sense for guitarists and bassists to write their own material, so why not drummers as well? Saying that, there's probably exceptions where one person might write parts for other instruments.

This is where I disagree, a guitarist not only has to come up with his part, he has to create the whole concept of the song, usually the song is about done when the drum part is added, even then there will only be a few drum styles to fit that song.

[AshMat]

It really annoys me, people jsut think that the drummers are the most useless part of a band, like we're not even needed or something

[laura_inthesky]

I'd love to start playing guitar again but I always had problems when playing chords that at least one of my fingers wud always be touching the string below.

Does anyone have some tips on how to help solve this?

[AshMat]

I'd love to start playing guitar again but I always had problems when playing chords that at least one of my fingers wud always be touching the string below.

Does anyone have some tips on how to help solve this?
Get a drumkit, learn it.

[JonSt]

Get a drumkit, learn it.

Sack that, stick with the guitar, far superior instrument. Coming from someone who has done grade 8 Drums.

[Ninty 182]

I'd love to start playing guitar again but I always had problems when playing chords that at least one of my fingers wud always be touching the string below.

Does anyone have some tips on how to help solve this?

practice is all i'd say. Helpfull I know :heh:

[ipaul]

I have immense respect for drummers, if only because i think it's an instrument i could never learn to play. They really have the most pressure on them of all the members in a band I think. However, I don't like drums as an instrument so much, much prefer the Sax or the Bass.

[JonSt]

practice is all i'd say. Helpfull I know :heh:

Yep, also remember in the case of Guitar, Practice makes permanent, not perfect. So make sure what you practice is correct, can take a while to untrain yourself.

[Action]

one word. Squier

[JonSt]

one word. Squier

If you are referring to the inferior Fender brand, then no

If you are referring to the Stone Roses Guiatrist, then still no.

[Monopolyman]

Anyone here play harmonica, or at least tried to?

I'm asking because I was thinking of taking it up, and if there is anywhere that can help me, or a specific book which would be helpful. Also, if there is any advice which may be helpful.

Anyone?

[mario_jr]

one word. Squier

No never. The only good thing that came from Fender is the Telecaster that is it.

[Fierce_LiNk]

This is where I disagree, a guitarist not only has to come up with his part, he has to create the whole concept of the song, usually the song is about done when the drum part is added, even then there will only be a few drum styles to fit that song.

I see what you're saying. To an extent, it's true, as a lot of bands shape their songs around the guitars (and vocals).
Saying that, i do think the drummer and the bassist pull their weight when it comes to the song writing. If a song is modelled around the guitars, and if only a few drum styles will fit that song, then surely it'll be harder for drummers to be creative? If this is the case, then i think we should be praising these creatives drummers. I've always admired Stewart Copeland from The Police for his creativity, and i think he's a prime example for this.

Sack that, stick with the guitar, far superior instrument. Coming from someone who has done grade 8 Drums.

Hehe, you slipped up a bit there. ;) I don't think any instrument can be considered superior. It's a bit like defining one genre of music or game to be better than another. I think each instrument has something unique to offer to music, and they should all be appreciated.

[ShavenWolf]

My guitar:

http://www.dv247.com/assets/products/13521_l.jpg

A Squier strat. I'd really like to upgrade soon, I really would... :P

My bass:

http://www.riff.no/butikk/images/thumb/rickenbacker%204003_100_100.jpg

Rickenbacker 4003. Which I love as much as it's humanly possible to love a chunk of wood!

My bass amp:

http://www.pulseonline.com/hartke/VX3500.jpg

Hartke VX3500. It's 350W, so if you stand next to it at full volume, it could rip a young child's face off.

Obligatory band picture:

http://myspace-459.vo.llnwd.net/00711/95/47/711247459_l.jpg

My band (well, half of it...) onstage at the Academy in Manchester a couple of months ago.

[AshMat]

Personally, i couldn't care less if someone is grade 3, or grade 8. If they can sit down, and make up a rythm to go with a song, or if they just keep a constant tempo, and don't lose it. That's a good drummer.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I want to learn guitar next week. And, i also want to improve my bass and drum playing. I'm going to see what my timetable is like for Uni first, then i will be getting a job. After all that, i'll see whether i can fit in the time for some lessons. :)

[conzer16]

I took a few pics of some of my guitars earlier (with my phone - so sorry for quality)

ESP LTD M100
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i304/conzer16/6b5c1f02.jpg

Epiphone SG w/Seymour Duncans
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i304/conzer16/46d547ba.jpg

Tanglewood
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i304/conzer16/c5f5d534.jpg
...yes...that does says RIDES......long (but funny) story

[Shorty]

No never. The only good thing that came from Fender is the Telecaster that is it.
Hmm, I played a Fender Stratocaster in my local guitar store. It was amazing.

It was also very, very expensive. I put it down very carefully.

[Babooo]

I don't give a shit about musical instruments.

I can't play any for shit.

I think thats why I hate them.

[mario_jr]

I don't give a shit about musical instruments.

I can't play any for shit.

I think thats why I hate them.
If so, then I hate your Sig's
Cause I can't get mine to look that good.
Me thinks thats why I hate them??:laughing: :wink:

:horse: (<-Thats some funny sh*t)

[Roostophe]

I don't give a shit about musical instruments.

I can't play any for shit.

I think thats why I hate them.

:nono:

This is my guitar: A Yamaha Pacifica:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3682/pacificahv0.jpg

Insult it all you want, but paired with my Marshall Amp I can do fnatastic covers of Foo Fighters songs.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9052/marshallmg10cdtj6.jpg

[The Bard]

Who was that aimed at?

Um...I'm not entirely sure, whoever it was that said that bass is a shit instrument. If nobody said that then it's my bad :heh:


Edit: Also, I'm getting my uber awesome Mustaine sig tomorrow!!! I cannae wait.

Dang...from this evidence, more people have Yamaha Pacifical than Squire Strats.

[laura_inthesky]

Hey guys, I need some help with my guitar

I broke my first string today (lowE) and am dead confused on how to change it. I have a replacement string and have pulled off one half of the broken string, the part connected to the headstock but part of the string is still stuck in the bridge and I dont know how to get that out.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[The Bard]

If it's a normal electric without a floyd rose bridge then it's simple, there is a hole in the bridge right, where the string came through. Now take a look at the spare string you bought, theres is a ball connected to one end right? Well this is the part that's still stuck inside your bridge, so get something long and thin, like a piece of wire, or even the part of the string thats broken off, and push it down the hole, and the rest of the string should come out of the opening at the back of your guitar. You then thread the new string through the hole, the side without the ball first, and thread it over the nut and through the tuning keys. Then tighten it until it's kinda in tune. After this, give your string a good tug, pretty damn hard to stretch it (don't worry, it won't break) and tighten it until its in tune.

Also, I'm going to go ahead and say this:

Telecasters are the worst guitars on the planet, and may actually be the spawn of Satan himself, of course, seeing as it's a guitar, that may actually be a good thing, so you can feel free to ignore my second point.

[laura_inthesky]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]If it's a normal electric without a floyd rose bridge then it's simple, there is a hole in the bridge right, where the string came through. Now take a look at the spare string you bought, theres is a ball connected to one end right? Well this is the part that's still stuck inside your bridge, so get something long and thin, like a piece of wire, or even the part of the string thats broken off, and push it down the hole, and the rest of the string should come out of the opening at the back of your guitar. You then thread the new string through the hole, the side without the ball first, and thread it over the nut and through the tuning keys. Then tighten it until it's kinda in tune. After this, give your string a good tug, pretty damn hard to stretch it (don't worry, it won't break) and tighten it until its in tune.


Ok thanks, I'll give it a go.

[The Bard]

Ok thanks, I'll give it a go.

Glad I could help :wink:

I took a few pics of some of my guitars earlier (with my phone - so sorry for quality)

ESP LTD M100
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i304/conzer16/6b5c1f02.jpg


Yooo, how does the Esp play then? My mate has the M-50 which he found for £95 at a garage sale funnily enough. Maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, pretty nice combo, what pickups it got?

My Esp Dv8-r's arriving tomoz, good thing I didn't buy it myself :heh:, costs a fortune.

[conzer16]

PLays really really fast! Its got a micro thin neck. I only have ESP pickups in it at the moment but Im thinking about going the EMG route.......probably passive though as active EMG's are shit expensive here.

[laura_inthesky]

Ok thanks, I'll give it a go.
dammit! whilst trying to replace the string, I couldn't manage to wrap it around the roller tight enough and the string ended up breaking :(

[The Bard]

Whaaat? I't broke just after that? That's some pissweak strings you got there, which ones did you buy? I'd always go for the rotosounds. Anyway, check it again, are you sure it's broken or did it just come off the coil real hard?

[laura_inthesky]

yea it broke, im just using the ones that came with it. What did I do wrong?
was I supposed to wrap the string around the roller about 3/4 times myself and then push the string through the hole?

[Action]

If you are referring to the inferior Fender brand, then no

If you are referring to the Stone Roses Guiatrist, then still no.

i didnt say i like it. :s i hate it grr but i have a very nice acoutic blood red WestField so ye

[Roostophe]

If it's a normal electric without a floyd rose bridge then it's simple, there is a hole in the bridge right, where the string came through. Now take a look at the spare string you bought, theres is a ball connected to one end right? Well this is the part that's still stuck inside your bridge, so get something long and thin, like a piece of wire, or even the part of the string thats broken off, and push it down the hole, and the rest of the string should come out of the opening at the back of your guitar. You then thread the new string through the hole, the side without the ball first, and thread it over the nut and through the tuning keys. Then tighten it until it's kinda in tune. After this, give your string a good tug, pretty damn hard to stretch it (don't worry, it won't break) and tighten it until its in tune.

I've got to memorise this. I actually have no idea how to replace a string as whenever a string breaks, my brother does it, as it is actually his guitar. He'll never let me do it because, according to him, I am retarded, which is bollocks. :mad:

[Arragaun]

You just need one of those winder things you can buy from any old music shop. Only make sure you leave enough slack to wind onto the doodah, otherwise the string'll snap.

[laura_inthesky]

what if I don't have a winder? will that make it much more difficult doing it by hand?

[Strider]

I have a epiphone sg (dark red) aswell as a fender squier strat (light red) and a crappy acustic.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I'm going to go town soon and buy some music books. I think if i want to improve, then this will be a step in the right direction. I'm going to look into getting a teacher when i go back to Brighton.

Can anyone recommend me some bass or drum books, in the beginner-intermediate range?

[The Bard]

what if I don't have a winder? will that make it much more difficult doing it by hand?

No, It won't be more difficult or anything, it'll just put a lot of strain on your wrist and is likely to give you tendonitis thats all.


Also: I am over the moon, my new Dv8-r arrived today and it plays like a dream! I'll take photos later!

[laura_inthesky]

No, It won't be more difficult or anything, it'll just put a lot of strain on your wrist and is likely to give you tendonitis thats all.


Also: I am over the moon, my new Dv8-r arrived today and it plays like a dream! I'll take photos later!

Does it become a lot harder to turn then? and how many times (roughly) must it be turned?

Lookin' forward to seeing those pics

[The Bard]

Does it become a lot harder to turn then? and how many times (roughly) must it be turned?

That depends on how long or short you've cut the string, you should cut it about 6 inches past its tuning key so you have enough length. It would take abou 10-15 turns I suppose, depends. Also, you should buy a digital tuner so that you know exactly what to tune it to, but anyway, don't worry, even if you overtighten it, your strings will be able to take it. I always buy either Ernie Ball or Rotosound though, so I don't have any experience outside that.

Also: I'll post pics tomoz! :santa:

[laura_inthesky]

That depends on how long or short you've cut the string, you should cut it about 6 inches past its tuning key so you have enough length. It would take abou 10-15 turns I suppose

so you cut the string off before you start turning the key? (Sorry for all the questions, i've never had to change a string before and my only 2 attempts have failed miserably :o )

[JonSt]

so you cut the string off before you start turning the key? (Sorry for all the questions, i've never had to change a string before and my only 2 attempts have failed miserably :o )


Personal preference really, I dont. I cut the string after fitting it and getting it tuned.

[mcj metroid]

is this an exclusive guitar thread or can i bring in my syth shit here?

[Roostophe]

is this an exclusive guitar thread or can i bring in my syth shit here?

The thread's called The Musical Instrument Thread so it's not exclusively for guitars. Show us your synth!

[mcj metroid]

don't have it yet but im getting this one very soonhttp://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/product/fc6c25e3b0bbf2c0b332e988d2ec730c.jpg
Yamaha MO6 Music Production Synthesizer
I'm no expert on synths this is the one i'm looking at.its much cheaper on ebay and other places but does anyone know any other good model for this price range?

[ThePigMarcher]

My previous guitars are :-

Yamaha Pacifica (my first but couldn't get the sound I wanted from it)
Epiphone SG (my favourite and wish I had never sold it)
Maverick X1 (excellent build and sound but just couldn't get on with it)

Currently playing an ESP MH200 which I love (although I still preferred my SG , weird).

I no longer have an amp , stroppy neighbours put paid to that , so instead I now run the guitar through a Pandora PX4 then into a Presonus Inspire to enable me to record onto the mac.

[Roostophe]

I forgot to add that I have an Alesis guitar pedal along with an Overdrive/Distortion voice switch pedal.

Pedal:
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3646/alesisdz0.jpg

I also have a Hohner acoustic and a Peavey bass guitar, which I rarely use:

Acoustic:
http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/110/hohnerqb1.png

Bass:
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8762/peaveyvy1.jpg
^ That isn't my actual bass, but I can't get a picture of what my bass looks like, but that is still the same bass as mine.

[laura_inthesky]

so you cut the string off before you start turning the key? (Sorry for all the questions, i've never had to change a string before and my only 2 attempts have failed miserably :o )
Im having great difficulty with this. I am still unable to replace the E string. Everytime I try to replace the string and begin to wind it around the peg, it breaks. Im sure it isnt the brand of string as I have tried several expensive and well known brands. What am I doing wrong?

I try to wind the string around the peg 2 or 3 times and it feels tight, but when I put the end of the string through the hole, all tension is lost and the string I wrapped around the peg comes off and becomes all bent and eventually snaps after several attempts.

Please help!

:weep:

[Mr_Odwin]

You put the end of the string through the hole first, then wind it.

Example:

http://z.about.com/d/guitar/1/0/M/1/chstr_fig7.jpg

Then wind. I start with the string fairly slack and then it winds around the stub thing a few times.

[laura_inthesky]

My guitar is an electric, does that make any difference?

if not, once the string goes through the hole first, do I need to wrap it around using my hands a few times and then use a winder or do I just go straight to the winder?

[mariosmentor]

I'm currrently teaching myself to play the acoustic guitar because if a bum can do it it means he has better qualifications than me. plus i wanna write songs about oral hygine and sexy cars for adverts.