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By: Four Questions : Guitar Lifestyle

Four Questions : Guitar Lifestyle — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:33:24 +0000

[...] time for another episode of Four Questions! Here are this week’s [...]

By: Cole

Cole — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:32:51 +0000

1.If it was me who had to pick another instrument I’d probably pick drums.I’d stink at them because I don’t have that kind of rapid coordination but it would be fun.

2.If it was me I would have to say Beck. Clapton isn’t my style. Jimmy Page is ok. But Jeff Beck is the best. After I saw him at the Crossroads guitar festivile I knew I liked him the most.

3.I can’t really judge that yet because I’m still taking lessons and I haven’t even learned all the strings yet!

4.I like Hummbuckers the best because they give you a harder rock or longer sound on a Yamaha.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:58:47 +0000

1) I’d go to the drums. I play a little now, so it’d allow to get better at them.
2) Clapton – no doubt about it!
3) This is the hard one for me. I’d probably have to go High E. Even though it’s used alot, I need my lower ones for the rhythm. I can use a harmonizer or octave effects to get the higher notes when needed.
4) Humbucker. I’ve got my mandatory Fender Strat with the singles, but other than that, I go with Humbuckers (DiMarzio at that).

By: Derek Cajiao

Derek Cajiao — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:02:37 +0000

Josh, re – “What’s wrong with bagpipes?”.

Ahah!! Me thinks this is a trick question!

The answer is:

Absolutely nothing at all if you enjoy the sound of squealing pigs being slaughtered!

I have other answers but don’t wish to ‘drone’ on (I’m sorry for that one, I really am, please forgive me)

By: Ovidiu - GuitarFlame.com

Ovidiu - GuitarFlame.com — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:20:46 +0000

Well, let’s see:
1)Drums! I had an accident at one point and I thought I could never play the guitar again so I considered drums. I really love’em.
2)Clapton all the way!
3)Low E cause I could get the chords in an other way too
4)Single coild for the sparky sound

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:13:36 +0000

Nice Blog and wow…some those questions are something to ponder. 1)Bass Guitar 2)Jeff Beck – He just seems to fit in more with what was happening then, sound and environment 3)I think I would have to pick the D string. I play 3 piece quite often and really need the 1, 2 and 3…equally I need my 2 low strings…wow…I’d hate to do it but looks like I’m cutting off the D! 4)Single Coil – I played an SG for 10 years. Then I tried a Strat. That was 15 years ago. I gave the 83 SG to my friends son…I think he sleeps with it! Ray

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:20:45 +0000

@Derek – Hilarious…Hey, what’s wrong the bagpipes

@Kenski – As with all other aspects of guitar, whether a pickup sounds ‘good’ or ‘great’ is often in the hands of the player. Some of my favorite guitarists play single-coils, while other of my favorite guitarists play humbuckers. As for me, it often depends on my mood.

By: Derek Cajiao

Derek Cajiao — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:33:13 +0000

1. Anything other than the bagpipes! I do wish I could play keyboards properly.

2. For me it has to be Page. I saw Led Zeppelin live at Earls Court in the 70’s (yes I am old) and although Page occasionally pushed himself over the edge and got a bit messy at times in general he just nailed it like we all wish we could. Clapton is of course another of my guitar heroes but I spent too many nights playing ‘Hi Ho Silver Lining’ in a club band to be able to appreciate or forgive Jeff Beck.

3. I play so badly you’d think I was missing a string to start with but I always manage to snap my D string before any other so from experience I suppose it has to be that one.

4. I’ve been learning guitar for 35 years and it was only a few years ago when I bought a Fender Nasville Tellecaster that I discovered the joys of single coil. Down side is the noise when next to a PC (even a laptop or TFT screen) which is much less with a Humbucker (hence the name). If you are into home recording (as I am) and can afford one then go for a Line 6 Variax. Humbucker and Single coil sounds (+ many more) but as there are no magnetic pickups on a Variax you get zero interference when sat in front of computer gear (even old CRT monitors). Oh sorry, to answer the question – this week it is single coil….. until I pick up my Les Paul again!

5. I’d say that my only possible failing is that occasionally from time to time I may tend to ramble on just a little bit more than is actually necessary.

6. Only with cheese and a mobile phone within easy reach.

By: Kenski (Fillmore Five Project)

Kenski (Fillmore Five Project) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:31:18 +0000

1) Y’know, if I had to give up guitar I’d probably switch to something like the mouth organ. I like the idea of an instrument that can hold down a tune (and rhythm) but still be carried everywhere I go. Of course, unless I went chromatic, I’d be weighed down by all the different keys…

2) Clapton, simply because he seems to have met and played with everyone I’d want to, both past and present.

3) Probably the A. The low E’s too useful for adding bass and the top four are too useful for playing lead.

4) Humbucker. Single coils never seem to have enough meat to them for my taste. They sound good, but not ‘great’.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:41:33 +0000

Hey IG! Good stuff…upright bass is a good one. I can’t argue with any of the Yardbirds; they’re all great. Thanks for stopping by!