diepacheco's forum posts 16

Thanks!

Oh sorry, I thought I had posted the link... Here's the link.

So I came across this Instagram post from Josh Portman (Yellowcard's bassist) in which five of his instruments are shown... I wanted to add them to his Equipboard page but I can't seem to find them here and I don't know enough about guitars to look them up and add them myself. Maybe someone can help me?

Here is his post: https://www.instagram.com/p/7X_PCuGPNL/?hl=en

Ok, so after some research I found out which guitar one Ryan Key from Yellowcard is using, but the problem is that the guitar seems to have been modified. The guitar looks like an ESP Ron Wood black and fiesta red (he uses both) guitar, the problem is that this guy is using this signature guitar but with humbuckers both in neck and bridge, and the same guitar is completely black, no white pickguard. I don't think it's a different model because the stockhead has the signature mark of said guitar... so what to do here?

I'm with you man. I hate looking at blurry or pixelated photos even if only for a moment.

My confusion is how there are so many Pro artists with no profile image. Who is creating their profiles? Why go through the trouble of generating their page, entering their name and band history, and genre.... but not upload a photo? I uploaded one for the guitarist from PUSA because I had it handy. I don't really have time to add others, though. Busy enough adding my own gear so it can appear on my EB.

edit: "generic pictures with white background of gear that I own, but is not yet in the system"

This always brings a question to my mind. I've been meaning to add pictures of some pro artists, but I always wonder... what about the copyrights of the pictures? Do I have to upload CC or public domain pictures of the artists?

I noticed that too, but did not think to ask. I guess a better question would be, what are Gear IQ points and why do they matter? Do we get a prize for obtaining a high number? It doesn't look like they are related to post count in the forum, so it's not a sign of how long someone has been active ...

I don't think there's a special hidden prize or anything like that. I believe it's only a way of keeping record of how much a person has collaborated in the site, be it by reviews or by submissions. In a way there's also this social recognition and reward, because if you have lots of GearIQ points it means that you've collaborated a lot which in turn means that you know a little bit about guitars, pedals, gear, etc. Other than that... I think that's pretty much it.

Oh ok, that's cool. Sounds good to me haha.

But I was wondering why I was getting the GearIQ, before I would only get them after the submissions were approved. Is this how ir works now?

What an interesting thread! Here are my five, not famous huge virtuosos, just musicians from my favorite bands!

• 1 - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar: Tim McIlrath from Rise Against.
• 2 - Vocals/Lead Guitar: Matt Bellamy from Muse.
• 3 - Bass guitar: Chris Wolstenholme from Muse.
• 4 - Drums: Longineu Parsons III - This Legend (Formerly on Yellowcard).
• 5 - Violin: Sean Mackin from Yellowcard.

I think it's a weird group, but it might sound interesting.

Hey guys, one questions, the last few submissions I've made are still pending review, but I've gotten the GearIQ for them, why is that? Will they ever get approved?

These are some examples: http://equipboard.com/pros/tomo-milicevic/electro-harmonix-tube-zipper http://equipboard.com/pros/tomo-milicevic/mxr-m173-classic-108-fuzz-pedal http://equipboard.com/pros/tomo-milicevic/devi-ever-soda-meiser

Strings absolutely matter to the tone of an instrument. Flat, round, what kind of core, materials used, tension, scale length, environmentally sealed... it's all relevant.

You should take advantage of playing an instrument with extremely affordable strings. Guitar sets run anywhere from 3 to 8 bucks. Best advice from me is to go out and buy 4 or 5 different sets and get a feel for them. Make sure they are all different.

Nickel wounds will be warmer, bassier, and softer to the ear

Stainless Steel will be brighter, more treble, and sharp to the ear. They sound literally metallic with certain sets.

As a bass player, I enjoy lots of highs and mids in my sound while maintaining a deep tone under it all. I prefer long scale, high tension round-wound strings and usually go for nickle but have had some fun with the SS as well. It cost me hundreds of dollars to discover my taste preference though. Bass strings run between 25-60 bucks a set.

A biased suggestion would be to stay away from DR strings unless you plan to buy them often. They sound awesome but they go dead quickly.

I see, I've tried some Ernie Ball and Gibson sets (along with some other cheap lesser known brands) and I've liked them, I think the Ernie Ball strings are great. But I'm not sure which set to try out, I mean, I play drop D and half step down most of the time... is there any preferable gauge/tension for these tunings? Is there a preferable tension/gauge for my type of guitar? If so... How do I find out other than trying sets different sets?

okay, I was supposed to write that but I got busy being a Dad, a working professional and a part time graphic artist (so many hats and now I added music journalist, heh)... there's nothing wrong with what's there, mine woulda been way more in depth (the AC4HW1 review I just turned in is like 5 or 6 pages of detailed info, history and hands on analysis) because I am a detail oriented lunatic.

I assume you're talking about the article. I think it's a great article for someone who's starting, lots of basic information and advices. But I think for someone who's a little more experienced a little more in-depth review would be better. Also it could be a series about different topics related to guitar strings or bass strings. Still, it's a great article.

Hey guys, looking for help here. I just finished reading this article and I think it's a great starting point. I'm not a beginner on the guitar, but I'm not a pro either and that's why I didn't find what I was looking for in the article.

I am mainly a violin player, to me strings matter a lot when it comes to the sound, regardless of the pedals, eq's and so on, that's why I'm wondering... in electric guitars do strings really make a big difference? Is the difference something that can be taken care of by effects, amps and such? (If your answer is "No dude, they don't make a big difference", then you don't to read the rest of the post haha)

If yes... I need help with this...

I am still not sure what type of strings I should use or would sound better for my guitar and my playing. So, maybe you can recommend something. I am playing a Epiphone SG-G400 Goth, usually I play and write music like Nirvana, Rise Against, Sum 41, Muse, Yellowcard, etc. I play mostly rhythm guitar (Drop D). I want to get a sound that's quite heavy, but not metal.

So... any recommendations? Thanks!

I've been interested in that audio interface, does it work seamlessly and right out of the box with Linux?

Hi guys! I was just wondering if there are any fellow Linux users in here! I currenty run Ubuntu Studio and Ardour as my DAW, Rakarrack and Guitarix as effects processor and Hydrogen for drums. Any software you can recommend guys?

I'd add electric violins/viola/cello/double bass