ZombicidalMan: Sputnik Musicians, What Gear Do You Use?

ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	Trying to write some stuff in the vein of Asobi Seksu, can't say my pedalboard is holding me back
Crymsonblaze 07.07.13	Cheap abilene acoustic guitar ($60) Crappy Mxl990 mic (80$) Audacity (free)
jdennis31 07.07.13	I want an Orange amp. Too expensive though. Gear I'm using now Godin Montreal Fender Blues jr iii m13 mxr compressor (really want a keeley katana) everything stock, but not much you need to do for that guitar.
GnarlyShillelagh 07.07.13	I use a mechanical pencil, a composition book, and a microphone idk what kind but I rips it
jdennis31 07.07.13	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAcmmyaQmYo old song that doesn't have vox recorded yet, but it's one of the more fun ones to play
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	Blues Jr is great though, put a Pharoah fuzz in front of it and you've got instant Black Keys. Among other things. Godin's are fantastic too, honestly way too underrated overall. Living in Canada though I find them more often. I seem to recall John Haughm of Agalloch used a Godin on tour... Gnarly m/
XingKing 07.07.13	I have an upgraded RWP Tele, a Jackson Kelly, an Epiphone Thunderbird and some random acoustic. I play through a Vox AC4 with a Fulltone OCD. I record using some cheaper MXL mics into Mixcraft 6. I love my recording lair
jdennis31 07.07.13	Werd. I need to get better at using effects, I have no idea what i'm doing. Can't even emulate simple dotted eigth delays that all those pop punk/alt bands use, though I haven't really put too much effort into it. Compressor is vital for all the tapping I do, but on the m13 all I use is light delay/reverb/distortion just for tone so it's pretty wasted.
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	I use an SM57 for recording like everyone ever, but one of my friends/band mates just spent a fair amount on decent recording equipment, so hopefully something will happen with that. Nice link jdennis, this is very chill, has some nice groove.
SitarHero 07.07.13	Very basic. Epiphone LP Standard, mahogany with rosewood fretboard and black finish. The guitar was actually a present from one of my former roommates and somehow he'd managed to pick out the LP with the slimmest neck I've ever seen/played. It's amazing. I've never been completely happy with the pickups though and have been meaning to replace them but haven't gotten around to it. Zoom g2.1u processor. It's a recent acquisition and most of the guitarists I know hate digital effects, but I get decent tone and it's sure a helluva lot cheaper than a bunch of analog pedals.
beefshoes 07.07.13	I have a fairly cheap set up. I use Reaper as my main DAW, Line 6 POD, MicoKorg for MIDI and recording my keyboards, rock band USB mic for vocals, and a wealth of free VSTs. I get a fairly decent sound considering or at least good enough for what I do at the moment until I finish Uni.
jdennis31 07.07.13	Much appreciated. One of my first recordings ever so the mixing is pretty poor, but it was good practice.
MeatSalad 07.07.13	i play a gold plated gibson les paul which i play through an experimental marshall amp which you can't play cause my dad works for marshall and said i can't share it with anyone
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	Man, I use to be the same. Had no idea what to do with my Boss DD-3 even. But when you mess around with an effect for like a month you really get to know it. You can pick up effects in songs more easily too. For me, I have to get back to playing challenging stuff. Lately I've been jamming Weezer, post-rock, Neurosis, so my more fast paced skills are lacking.
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	Come on Meat, when can I come over and play it? Is it in your dad's office where we're not allowed?
jdennis31 07.07.13	Haha, yea I hear ya. I got tired of playing metal/hard rock songs for a bit but have been having a blast relearning some old songs with the new Godin, plays pretty fast for a blues/jazz oriented guitar. Chops have gotten pretty sloppy though -_-
jdennis31 07.07.13	Do PRS's generally have a darker tone, or was it because of the pick ups you put in them?
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	Sitar, I know a lot of guys that use stuff like the Zoom, and honestly I think it's smart. I've poured money into my pedals and they can get similar tones with their effects units which cost a lot less. Digital delay specifically is awesome
climactic 07.07.13	i'm not a gear head at all. i'm a drummer and i've got a pearl export set with zildjian A custom and sabian HHX cymbals (nicest part of my setup). recently i've been recording more so i got me a focusrite interface, logic pro, amplitube and guitar rig (torrented). still use my epiphone les paul for practice and recording. gotta upgrade the guitar soon
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	I think most PRS use mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards, so they definitely do have a darker sound. But the pickups are fairly bright and almost all their models now are coil tapped, so you can get a huge range from dark to bright. But mine is definitely darker because of the pickups =P
XingKing 07.07.13	I think it's a matter of making your penis feel better. When you see a guy playing a Squire, you instantly think less of him or assume he sucks. It's the same thing when people use digital gear. People just can't help but not take people seriously who don't spend a fortune on the expensive shit, regardless of whether they are killer players or not. Sad
jdennis31 07.07.13	@Xing I've seen many players much better sounding than I on a piece of shit squire. I've spoken to many gear heads who think they don't sound good because they are missing some equipment. Led me to my somewhat minimalistic approach to making music.
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	@climactic - Most drummers I know pour money into everything but the cymbals, so that's good. Epis can be great, good luck with your practice. I know I'm shit at drums so it's always nice to hear drummers practicing guitar, haha
XingKing 07.07.13	I've never understood people who feel the need to have insanely expensive gear either. A good musician can make most anything sound good
climactic 07.07.13	i play guitar a lot more than drums recently. i'm still a drummer at heart and naturally way better at drums than guitar, but for the purpose of writing music and stuff i picked up guitar. i enjoy them both a lot
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	I admit to have spent quite a lot of money across guitars, pedals, and amps myself. But it was a progression as I got better and played more. I started out with shit everything and when I knew it sounded bad and I could play better, I upgraded. Nonetheless though I know there are so many people who could outplay me with a Squier and a Peavey SS.
jdennis31 07.07.13	Agreed @ Xing. It is nice to have though, and does help with playing/sounding better. Just gotta make sure that you always know your technique/playing is the basis for how everything will sound, not your gear.
SitarHero 07.07.13	Honestly, I just give a mental middle finger to other guitarists who give me shit about digital effects. The best set-up I have ever used was when I plugged straight into a friend's Marshall for a show and used the overdrive channel and volume knobs to control colour. Les Pauls and Marshalls were just meant to go together, that shit was glorious.
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	I know the jump from guitar guitar to bass was very fluid for me, and it definitely helped my rhythm playing. But after I learned Dragonaut and some Isis I got bored... I think learning drums would be a huge help for me
BlueW 07.07.13	Guitars: Squier Classic Vibe Tele Thinline (Fuck me this whole line is a steal better than my MIM by a mile, so much axe so cheapplox) MIM Fender 72 Tele Deluxe Reissue Amp: Just a Blackstar HT-5 which I stack in stereo with a little peavey solid state just to get loud enough for practice vs. drums. (this sounds better than it reads) Pedals: I mainly just use the Blackstar's dist at the moment but I have a Big Muff and a couple of rats. DD-3, DL4, Strymon El Capistan, RV-5, korg tuner I'm now in search for a nice soundcard actually, an apogee duet or a focusrite forte
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	@ BlueW - nice, HT-5 is awesome. Was my second choice versus the Tiny Terror. How do you like the Rats? I need to grab one someday, love the tone they pump out.
climactic 07.07.13	drums are, in my opinion, the most fun and also the easiest to pick up. they helped me immensely with rhythm, timing, odd time signatures, etc., after a while that stuff becomes completely natural mentally and on other instruments. i haven't played serious in a couple years, damn i wanna start up again
BlueW 07.07.13	Rats are good, I'd get the mooer black secret it's only like 80$ but better sounding than my proco. I had to get one as my bass player started using my proco but I couldn't care less now haha.
XingKing 07.07.13	It's definitely nice to use a guitar that matches your skill, but you don't need a guitar that costs thousands upon thousands of dollars. My Kelly is like $1300 and I don't see any need to ever spend anything more than that no matter how skilled I become because it's a perfect piece of gear.
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	@ climactic - always gotta support someone getting back into an instrument. Hope you get to squeeze some time in @ Blue - I've never tried Mooer's but they kinda just burst on the scene. I'll have to check it out. @ Xing - feel the same way about my G&L. And damn, Jacksons must have the best necks for shredding. People usually like Ibanez, but I find them to be a bit too thin. My first was a Jackson, and even though it was a POS, I loved the neck.
BlueW 07.07.13	Man I also want a TH-30 but I like the idea of a lunch box amp, do any of the tiny terrors do nice cleans?
XingKing 07.07.13	My first guitar was a Jackson Dinky too and it wasn't too great, but man do I miss that thing. I sincerely regret selling it. I'd keep it forever and just hang it on my wall if I could.
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	@ Blue - I find the TT surprisingly clean. I use it for post-rock stuff all the time. The only problem is that it doesn't have huge clean headroom. If you get loud, your amp gets dirty, which can be an issue with a loud drummer. But for practice, recording, and micing, I'd highly recommend the TT. The Dark Terror is more gainy since it has an extra pre-amp, and the Dual is about the same, but more expensive. @ Xing - I have an acoustic I keep, since it seems to be a family heirloom now, lol.
SitarHero 07.07.13	I've got an Ovation acoustic copy that I used to play a lot more, but lately only gets busted out when I'm trying to get laid.
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	Guitars: Ibanez Prestige RGA121 Ibanez Prestige RG1570 1992 Ibanez RG550 (made before they had the prestige line, equally as good as Prestiges if not better) Ibanez RG2EX2 (first electric) Alvarez Acoustic (first guitar) I play the electrics though a Line6 Pod HD500 then direct to a PA system. Loud as fuck and clear as fuck.
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	And I use to have two 7 strings, an LTD and a MIJ Ibanez. But traded them since I stopped playing 7's and back to 6's. I want to get an 8 though
psite45 07.07.13	gibson lpj orange dark terror traynor 2x12 boss dd-3 boss phase lab tapes (I have more stuff. This is just what i'm using now)
insomniac15 07.07.13	I have an Ibanez Omar Rodriguez signature and until last week I used a Line 6 Spider III Head. Now, I managed to buy a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head (it's a really expensive beast, but very versatile, I'm still configuring tones). Pedals - Boss DD-7 , Dunlop Wah, Fat Sandwich (overdrive). I still need to buy a couple more to make up for the new head (Line 6 had a bunch of cool effects in it)
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	Noice, not a huge Dual Rec fan, too loose an flubby. I prefer 5150's, but sweet m/ man And ibanez m/
TrueBlood 07.07.13	D'armond Ibanez 370dx Pod farm Sony acid 7 Laptop This is my recording gear but I have like 7 other guitars, keyboards analog equip ect which I'm too lazy to post. Here's my music http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/56149/Trvth-Black-Horse-Plague/ http://trvth.bandcamp.com/album/black-horse-plague
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	Is that you Mike?
North0House2 07.07.13	Literally all I use is a 30 dollar Samson Go Microphone that I cover with a microfiber cloth (which I use to clean my camera lens lol) as a pop filter, Audacity, an ebow occasionally, and my acoustic guitars, my mandolin, my dulcimer, and anything I can get my hands on that makes a good sound. Sometimes I even use silverware for percussion. I'll add that my first album kinda sucked. I mean some people here liked it. But I don't like it at all. The thing I'm working on now is turning out way better though, both musically and in production quality. Now that I'm employed, though, I plan to pick myself up some better gear.
North0House2 07.07.13	TrueBlood, are you Captaindooright? Did your other account get banned?
bloc 07.07.13	- American Special Telecaster 3TB with white pickguard. Changed the pups to '51 Nocasters and replaced all the electronics with a high quality American made harness. - Egnater Tweaker 112 combo (which is soon to be replaced with a Traynor YGL-2a) - Dunlop Original Crybaby - MXR Dyna Comp - Joyo Vintage Overdrive - Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET - Zvex Mastotron - ISP Decimator - Digitech Hardwire Delay - TC Electronic HOF Reverb - Joyo Classic Chorus
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	Anyone else here play Ibanez?
North0House2 07.07.13	I feel poor now.
MuhNamesTyler 07.07.13	I have an sz720
bloc 07.07.13	I played a S520EX before the Tele. Switched the pups to a blue set of Dimarzio JP signatures though.
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	Tweakers are cool And sweee
JohnnyoftheWell 07.07.13	I've always wanted to play a PRS... I use an Ibanez RG7321 (7 string) most of the time, but also an Epiphone Dot and a Jackson JS Dinky (can't remember the exact model) Ampwise, I have a Line 6 Spider and a Vox Valvetronix, which have enough effects to let me get around pedals most of the time
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	Nice. 7321 are good once you get a nice setup and better pickups
ButteryBiscuitBass 07.07.13	Used to have an orange rockerverb 50, but had to sell it. This list reminded me of it. Thanks.
aggelosm 07.07.13	Fender Highway one strat with maple... ( I'll change the bridge pick-up with a DiMarzio hum) Yamaha pacifica always tuned down. Fender DG11 acoustic and Alhambra 1P I use a Roland Cube 30x. No pedals , only an EQ by behringer which I never use
insomniac15 07.07.13	"Noice, not a huge Dual Rec fan, too loose an flubby. I prefer 5150's, but sweet m/ man And ibanez m/" Thanks. I had a big TMV phase and when I saw the guitar on Thomann I bought it instantly. I'd like to get a hollow Gretsch or a Motor Ave (the one Homme from QOTSA and Alain Johannes use, it's so beautiful and sounds cool). I bought the Mesa from the dudes that left Negura Bunget (I live in the same city with them) - the guitar players. I bought it at half price because one of them needed the money quick.
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	^ that goes for most guitars haha
JohnnyoftheWell 07.07.13	Nice. 7321 are good once you get a nice setup and better pickups I still need to upgrade my pickups tbh (I actually had to resolder the connection on the stock pus a couple of weeks ago) but I can never be bothered to save up for it lol
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	Haha. Just get some DiMarzio JP's. Not very expensive and great in basswood
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	Glad to see there's some awesome gear floating around Sputnik. And bloc, love the setup. Plus all the Traynor love, I think they're pretty underrated.
TrueBlood 07.07.13	Yea sup guys this is captain. Dev banned me hard
bloc 07.07.13	Hey thanks Zombi, a lot of money and thought has gone into it and even still I am unsatisfied at times. I hope the new amp changes things. Plus I totally agree about Traynor. Seems like they're a brand only known in Canada, so I gotta rep my country haha. Hard to believe they're made in Canada, have high quality parts, AND sell for that low.
bloc 07.07.13	"i have an s520ex as well. fantastic mid-range guitar, but if it's not set up properly it's terrible haha." That damn ZR bridge sometimes pissed me off
theacademy 07.07.13	damn read this as 'Sputnik Magicians' and thought for once i'd get to participate in a discussion on here
Yuli 07.07.13	My drumkit is Pacific (PDP.) I use the stock cymbals that came with it and a hundred-dollar Yamaha snare drum that's served me well.
bloc 07.07.13	Haha, no kidding. It's sort of the reason why I'm afraid to buy a guitar with a trem system even though I love the effect itself. I hear good things about Original Floyd Roses and stuff but still. Hell, finding a modern guitar with an OFR is a rare sight these days anyway. Seems to be Licensed this or Floyd 1000 that...
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	Well I hope you enjoy whatever you upgrade, that's the best part. Just a month ago I went from an SD-1 to my White Light OD and the difference was so great I couldn't believe it. Good luck, stay true to our nation m/ As for trem systems I've used, I find PRS is good but you still get some issues and just changing half a step takes five minutes. To its credit, I've put my PRS in standard all the way to Bb (and literally everything in between). My Fender Strat seems a little more stable to me. Of course I can't dive bomb with either one. I always thought Khaller trems looked cool, never tried 'em.
ChuckyTruant 07.07.13	I don't like trems much(love the simplicity of my RGA), but I can deal with them if I put a Tremol-No on it. Unfortunately the stupid Ibanez zero-point trems aren't compatible with the T-N's so.... screw those things
bloc 07.07.13	Yeah I am quite excited. Apparently this model is Traynor's take on an AC30 which I've always been a fan of (minus the weight and volume of course :p). I do want a Strat sometime in my life and there is really no way I'm ever going to get a hardtailed one, so it's inevitable I end up with at least one trem equipped guitar. Hopefully I never get tempted to change it's tuning constantly haha.
UnnamedOcean 07.07.13	For guitar, I'm mostly a Fender person. I have a CV Telecaster which is amazing for the price, and I'm saving up for a Lonestar Stratocaster as well. However I also have an ancient Peavey T-60 from the first ever year of factory production. When it comes to drums, I like Yamaha with Evans heads, and I use a mix of Sabian and Dream cymbals. I particularly like the Sabian HH line, but they are expensive as hell so I don't own any.
ZombicidalMan 07.07.13	My favourite trem has to be on the Jazzmaster. It's notorious but it looks so damn good. I haven't had too much trouble changing tuning with my Strat, it's pretty smooth going down a step or so. But I wouldn't want to try it in a live situation.
ncguitar 07.07.13	My top gear was an Ibanez RG350EX, some 50W Ibanez amp, and a Zoom G7.1ut fx pedal. Now all I have is an acoustic. I might get something cheap like an Ibanez GIO. Or a synthesizer for writing shit in my pc. Who knows.
RogueNine 07.07.13	I'll be getting an Audio-Technica side address condenser mic soon because I want to take my vocals seriously. It'll be a USB mic though because I don't have any XLR cords or pre-amps for phantom power and all that jazz. Probably end up running it into Audacity.
MuhNamesTyler 07.07.13	I have a 1964 Fender Stratocaster with triple single coil pick ups and a whammy bar. It's pre CBS fender corporate buy out. I did however raise the bridge and file down the neck to take the buzz out of the low E. I call her Excalibur
rockandmetaljunkie 07.07.13	My gear is: 1) 2 electric guitars (Gibson SG standard, Squier) 2) 1 Bass (a cheap one just 4 beginners) 3) 1 classic guitar 4) my pedals (wah pedal, a foot switch, a cm-2 tube overdrive) 5) 3 amps (2 Roland Cubes 15X and 30X, a behringer bass amp 15X)
rockandmetaljunkie 07.07.13	Soon, I will buy a good acoustic guitar and a louder amp.