Is Your Tone Awesome, Or Optimised For Playing?, Tone tweaking dilemma |
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Is Your Tone Awesome, Or Optimised For Playing?, Tone tweaking dilemma |
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Jun 11 2023, 02:09 PM |
I would always go with a tone which sounds great, even if it will amplify any tiny mistake that I make. It's challenging and this gives me a reason to practice more.
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Jun 11 2023, 03:20 PM |
Yep, that’s the best way of approaching it. Because when your chops rock with a non compressed sound you will, simply put, have superior technique!
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Jun 11 2023, 03:30 PM |
Sound.
Although, I do believe you can find a middle-ground. How 'clean' are we talkin' here? Neo-soul, pristine clean or SRV clean? Compression type (FET, VCA, Optical and Vari-mu) can help. Opto comps will let a lot more dynamics pop through. Pick size, shape, and material has a MASSIVE effect on one's tone. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Jun 11 2023, 04:42 PM |
Practice.
Lots and lots of practice How's the setup on whatever axe you're using? I personally find that slightly heavier strings (10s or 11s) and slightly higher (than factory rec'd) action helps with 'clean' lead playing. This post has been edited by klasaine: Jun 11 2023, 04:46 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Jun 12 2023, 06:12 PM |
Try 10s and a heavy pick that doesn't have a sharp point.
-------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Jun 13 2023, 04:27 PM |
I just mean try a 'normal' tip as opposed to the exaggerated points that look like they could take out an eye.
I like a Dunlop 1.5 Jazz III (red). This post has been edited by klasaine: Jun 13 2023, 04:29 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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