Jessej's Thread, for Gab's Army Options

[Gabriel Leopardi]

Hi JesseJ!! Welcome to your Gab's Army thread!!

Could you please tell me a bit about you, your musical tastes, influences, strengths and weaknesses? I would need some videos of you playing rhythm and solo guitar, so please post your best material here. If you have some music or ideas of your own, also post them here. Also let me know how you think that I can help you and what are your expectations for our job. You can check the other Army's thread to discover the different modalities of this project.


The principles of our Army are:

+ Improve your technique
+ Make music and solos
+ Have fun
+ Destroy the enemy (hahaha not realy just kidding... )

[JesseJ]

Hi JesseJ!! Welcome to your Gab's Army thread!!

Could you please tell me a bit about you, your musical tastes, influences, strengths and weaknesses? I would need some videos of you playing rhythm and solo guitar, so please post your best material here. If you have some music or ideas of your own, also post them here. Also let me know how you think that I can help you and what are your expectations for our job. You can check the other Army's thread to discover the different modalities of this project.


The principles of our Army are:

+ Improve your technique
+ Make music and solos
+ Have fun
+ Destroy the enemy (hahaha not realy just kidding... )

Right now I still don't have any footage or recording's of me playing , I still need to figure out how to record but I am working on that As far as playing solo's goes I only know a few that I have learnt on here .

[Gabriel Leopardi]

Right now I still don't have any footage or recording's of me playing , I still need to figure out how to record but I am working on that As far as playing solo's goes I only know a few that I have learnt on here .

Ah ok mate, what gear/software do you have to record? Maybe I can help you...

[JesseJ]

Ah ok mate, what gear/software do you have to record? Maybe I can help you...

I have a Macbook Pro and that's it Although I wouldn't mind buying a recording system of some sort .

[Gabriel Leopardi]

I have a Macbook Pro and that's it Although I wouldn't mind buying a recording system of some sort .

ok, there are two options. The first one would be to buy a recording interface like M-audio fast-track and use your amp with a mic in front of it connected to the m-audio (or connecting directly you guitar to the sound card and use a software emulator like Guitar Rig). The other option would be to get a Line Pod that works as guitar emulator and also as recording interface. It's not the most professional option to record but it makes the job really good. what do you think?

[JesseJ]

[quote name='Gabriel Leopardi' date='Mar 30 2012, 03:30 PM' post='577068']
ok, there are two options. The first one would be to buy a recording interface like M-audio fast-track and use your amp with a mic in front of it connected to the m-audio (or connecting directly you guitar to the sound card and use a software emulator like Guitar Rig). The other option would be to get a Line Pod that works as guitar emulator and also as recording interface. It's not the most professional option to record but it makes the job really good. what do you think?
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I like the option of a mic the best I did some research and the M-AUDIO site is pretty cool ! it looks like I could get all the gear I need to record for under $200 ! I have borrowed a friends line 6 floor pod before and didn't really like it so I don't really want to go that route . Although which one will give you the best quality of sound ?

[Gabriel Leopardi]

I like the option of a mic the best I did some research and the M-AUDIO site is pretty cool ! it looks like I could get all the gear I need to record for under $200 ! I have borrowed a friends line 6 floor pod before and didn't really like it so I don't really want to go that route . Although which one will give you the best quality of sound ?

Great! Fast Track and Fast Track Pro would me my choice. Both has great quality for the price. The difference between both is mainly the quantity of inputs. Let me know which one you choose!

[JesseJ]

Well not to sure yet but I like the Fast Track Pro better I think because it has more inputs . Is there any specific type of Mic you would recommend for recording ?

[Gabriel Leopardi]

Well not to sure yet but I like the Fast Track Pro better I think because it has more inputs . Is there any specific type of Mic you would recommend for recording ?

I think that Shure SM-57 is great for electric guitar. It's a versatile mic so you can use it for acoustic, other instruments and even for some vocals. It's not the best option for vocals but it does the job.

[JesseJ]

I think that Shure SM-57 is great for electric guitar. It's a versatile mic so you can use it for acoustic, other instruments and even for some vocals. It's not the best option for vocals but it does the job.

Would I need to get a mic stand so I could have the mic in the middle of the amp or could I just lay it in front of the amp ?

[Gabriel Leopardi]

Would I need to get a mic stand so I could have the mic in the middle of the amp or could I just lay it in front of the amp ?

Yes! It would be important to have a stand to put the mic in a good position. Check out this video where you will find an interesting tutorial about this:

[JesseJ]

Yes! It would be important to have a stand to put the mic in a good position. Check out this video where you will find an interesting tutorial about this:

WOW !!!! haha there is ALOT of different sounds in the video ! I get the point though I need a mic stand !

[Gabriel Leopardi]

WOW !!!! haha there is ALOT of different sounds in the video ! I get the point though I need a mic stand !

hahaa yeah! You really need it!

[JesseJ]

hahaa yeah! You really need it!

Yup I need to save some money though I don't even have an amp yet . I am currently borrowing a friends Marshall class 5. I am thinking of getting a mesa boogie express 5:50 . What kind of amp or amps do you have ? and btw what is this secret you want to tell me ?

[Gabriel Leopardi]

I use a Line 6 Pod HD 500 for the lessons and also as a multiFx to play live. With my band I play with a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier head and a Marshall 1960b cabinet. I also have an old Marshall mod 8080 that nowadays I only use for practising at home.

The only secret here is PRACTICE.

[JesseJ]

I use a Line 6 Pod HD 500 for the lessons and also as a multiFx to play live. With my band I play with a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier head and a Marshall 1960b cabinet. I also have an old Marshall mod 8080 that nowadays I only use for practising at home.

The only secret here is PRACTICE.

Haha yes practice is very necessary !!! My Hand is sore today from playing so much !! and that rarely happens to me . I think it is because I was playing alot with my pinky finger on the low E string and it is quite a stretch . Also I play standing up 99% of the time and then I find it harder to reach the low E with my pinky .

Oh and btw you got some nice gear I really like Mesa Boogie stuff and marshall so you got the best of both worlds !

[Gabriel Leopardi]

Haha yes practice is very necessary !!! My Hand is sore today from playing so much !! and that rarely happens to me . I think it is because I was playing alot with my pinky finger on the low E string and it is quite a stretch . Also I play standing up 99% of the time and then I find it harder to reach the low E with my pinky .

Oh and btw you got some nice gear I really like Mesa Boogie stuff and marshall so you got the best of both worlds !

Great man! Playing too much?? Excellent mate! Practising standing up is very important since that how you will play live. I use to do it the more than I can.

[JesseJ]

[quote name='Gabriel Leopardi' date='Apr 5 2012, 04:40 PM' post='577960']
Great man! Playing too much?? Excellent mate! Practising standing up is very important since that how you will play live. I use to do it the more than I can.


Yah my friend told me I should practice standing up that way whenever you play live you are used to it . Or then there is the people who wear there guitars so high up and it looks really funny

[Gabriel Leopardi]

Great man! Playing too much?? Excellent mate! Practising standing up is very important since that how you will play live. I use to do it the more than I can.


Yah my friend told me I should practice standing up that way whenever you play live you are used to it . Or then there is the people who wear there guitars so high up and it looks really funny

the famous ScarfGuitar!!

[JesseJ]

the famous ScarfGuitar!!

Haha yah I like my guitar down below my belt . So about the army thread I need to save some money before I can buy recording equipment but I can start practicing something ? I am an beginner/intermediate guitarist so I will probably have to practice for a while .