Chris and Jody start the new year talking about guitar strings. Kick the new year off right and change those strings, but what gauge of string should you consider? How does it affect playability? Does the string type make a difference? How does this affect the sound when I’m recording? What about intonation, string height, and basic string care should you be thinking about? We cover all of this and more. Plus get our Friday Finds of the week. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
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Tuesday Tip: Passive vs. Active Pickups
As opposed to a regular ‘tip’, Chris plays you guitar tracks recorded with either passive or active pickups. Will you be able to pick which is which?
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DI Guitar Recording Practices
Chris and Jody tackle the concept of recording Guitar using Direct Input techniques. Generally reserved for electric guitar, but can also be used for acoustic guitar if it’s equipped with pickups. They talk about the different methods of DI that you can use. Plus the how’s and why’s of doing DI type recording. It’s also not unlikely that some nonsense will be discussed.
Shoutout to: StudioDevil, Redwirez, CJ Vanston, Paul Jackson Jr.
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2 Minute Tuesday Tip: Reamping Guitars
In this 2 Minute Tuesday Tip, Jody walks you thru the use of a reamping box. Specifically the EXTC by Radial Engineering. With multiple examples of how to use the box and all the connections available. Technically this is a 5 and a half minute tip.
Shoutout Gear:
EXTC by Radial Engineering
Golden Acorn by One Control (Thank you Mid Valley Guitar Gallery)
Dimension Blue Monger by One Control (Thank you Mid Valley Guitar Gallery)
Deputy Marshal by Outlaw Effects (Thank you Mid Valley Guitar Gallery)
M81 by Telefunken