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Posted by: Xranthoius Nov 20 2007, 11:21 PM

I've been asked what I want for the holidays, but I dont know what to say. My amplifier has all of the effects built in. Distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, tremolo.... I'm mostly into rock and metal. What else is there that I need?

Posted by: JVM Nov 20 2007, 11:32 PM

Wah pedal. No amp can have a built in wah pedal (edit: that is to say, auto wah can be cool but it is simply not the same effect as a pedal), it is just not the same thing. If you already have one, maybe a pandora or something cool like that. I want one o' thems.

Posted by: USAMAN Nov 21 2007, 01:12 AM

Geoffrey Teese Wah.....DA BOMB! I have the Wizard Wah. He makes pure gold. Thats My suggestion.

Posted by: Smikey2006 Nov 21 2007, 01:25 AM

new guitar

Posted by: swingline Nov 21 2007, 01:26 AM

Whammy pedal to play some RATM!!

Posted by: Xranthoius Nov 21 2007, 01:28 AM

haha wah pedal why didn't i think of that... but still thats only one thing what else can i get, smikey i already got a new axe in august

EDIT: what is a good wah wah pedal, ignore the price

Posted by: swingline Nov 21 2007, 01:31 AM

A Cry Baby From Hell

Posted by: Xranthoius Nov 21 2007, 01:34 AM

hmmm yeah not bad what about Ibanez WD7 Weeping Demon Wah Pedal I like the metal sound of it

Posted by: Goliath Nov 21 2007, 02:10 AM

You cannot go wrong with a WD or any variant of a Crybaby. I've got the Wylde Baby, it sounds much better with gain. You could also consider a Bad Horsie.

A digitech whammy pedal is a lot of fun and is becoming increasingly relevant in music. If you have more than one guitar, perhaps a chromatic pedal tuner, acts as a mute button while you switch guitars. If your guitars have problems of picking up on noise, might try a noisegate. If you play with a scooped amp/EQ's, might get an EQ pedal to boost you through the solos.

Maybe new pickups. did you get a dean razorback? I really want to play a Dean V 255.

Posted by: swingline Nov 21 2007, 02:57 AM

Get a talk box and do some mad Peter Frampton stuff.

Posted by: Xranthoius Nov 21 2007, 11:35 PM

i feel so dumb.... what does a talk box do

Posted by: JVM Nov 21 2007, 11:41 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9D-kUEp03c

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 21 2007, 11:46 PM

I'd get a Morley Wah. They are really good.

Along with that you could still get other effects because not all effects built into an amp are top quality. Maybe a better distortion since you like rock and metal.

A synthesizer is a possibility too. If you get one of those, get one made by Moog.

Posted by: ZakkWylde Nov 21 2007, 11:47 PM

Go for a Crybaby (Standard,Zakk Wylde or Dime signature). They top every other wah when it comes to sound(exept you can manage to get an old vox wah which sounds even better)

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 21 2007, 11:55 PM

What about some recording gear?Like something to use your guitar via USB and play and record.Maybe a Wireless system so you can move all over the place and not worry about cords.New pickups for your guitar,Sheet music stand for your tabliture,Strap locks or a new strap, Dude i could go on forever!

Posted by: Xranthoius Nov 22 2007, 12:02 AM

yeh thanks guys ill consider it all

EDIT: what would i be better off with over a long period of time, a crybaby or

Ibanez WD7 Weeping Demon Wah Pedal

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Nov 22 2007, 12:33 AM

You can get all sort of gear man. if you are planning to buy new axe soon don`t buy pickups. Are interested in recording gear? Maybe some fasttrack or toneport would be nice. That like the ideal present for a musician. Are you gigging? What kind of music do you play. Maybe get some extra delay pedal. Usually effects from amp are not very good..

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 22 2007, 01:00 AM

What sort of a budget are we talking about here just to narrow it down a bit? Otherwise we might be in danger of producing everyone's ideal holdiay/birthday presents list (I'd add a Neumann mic pref a U 87, a Manley comp, a Neve channel strip a ...) .

Of the ones listed so far Teese Wah I'd say as a +1 for immediate gratification and a decent recording set up as not instant but longer term.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Xranthoius Nov 22 2007, 01:19 AM

ye thanks I'm mainly interested in pedals at the moment, i usually play rock/metal/hard rock/ hard metal, stuff like that... im only 13 so i haven't had any gigs.... yet

EDIT: Tony, I'm trying to keep about 100-150$ per item, and thanks ill take a look at that wah too

Posted by: Skewlbuzz Nov 22 2007, 04:41 PM

I have to recommend the Crybaby 535Q - Best versatile wah pedal!

Posted by: Understudy Nov 22 2007, 05:06 PM

+1 on the 535Q, I own it and it is a very nice pedal. Maybe ask for some new Monster cables, headphones , or maybe a new DAW..... ok sorry I am not writting my wish list for Santa..

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Nov 22 2007, 08:27 PM

+1 for the 535q - great pedal, very versatile. You can`t go wrong buying this one. Also if you dont have a pedalboard...

Posted by: Xranthoius Nov 23 2007, 03:40 AM

okay, i have everything chosen, but where can you get the really small cables to connect the pedals?

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 23 2007, 09:42 AM

Think you mean patch cables (ones that go between the jack in and out?) Xranthious - any guitar shop should have them. They're not that expensive but I'd suggest getting planetwave ones that have the jack turned through 90 degrees - take up less space then the straight ones.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Nov 23 2007, 08:19 PM

If you have some more money on the budget, taka a look at Boss BCB60 pedalboard. It has all the patches you need. It is a little bit pricey, but you solve all your problems with pedals automaticly.

Posted by: Joey Nov 23 2007, 08:35 PM

Xranthoius, judging by what effects you said your amp has youre using a line 6 right? depending on what size of amp it is you should get the fvb board for it that plugs in with the ethernet looking cable it would be perfect because it has a Wah pedal / Volume pedal built into the side, a 4 way selector switch, and TONS of presets. if you have a big line 6 amp its the 1 thing you should definitely get.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-FBV-Shortboard-Footcontroller-101932168-i1133931.gc

thats it, its a bit pricy but i bet it will be on sale at some point