(Part 2) Best instrument accessories according to redditors
We found 6,180 Reddit comments discussing the best instrument accessories. We ranked the 3,203 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
The Jaguar is Rock Band 4.
But he is missing the Rock Band 3 Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller.
You can use grade 0000 very light steel wool to clean your fretboard. I personally use GHS Fast Fret to finish cleaning the fretboard and give it a nice shine and smooth feeling.
Edit: downvotes? Classic /r/guitar lol.
You want a practice mute. Regular mutes are used in orchestral and chamber music to change the tone, but they don't really affect the volume.
A rubber practice mute is lighter, and since it dampens less of the overtones, it sounds nicer but diminishes volume less than a heavier mute. A metal practice mute will give you maximum volume control, but since it dampens so much of the sound, it can mislead your ear if you ONLY practice with it on. The Artino rubber-coated metal mute came out a few years ago, and it's supposed to give you the best of both worlds. I find that it has a little bit nicer sound than a traditional metal mute, but mostly I like that it grips the bridge better and won't vibrate off while playing, which metal mutes will sometimes do.
A practice mute is definitely something you should own. But I wonder, why don't you want to annoy your family? Unless the only time you can practice is in the middle of the night, they should just deal. Practicing is important and necessary to get better; they need to understand that. Plus, they have to love you no matter how bad you sound. Being self-conscious just because they might be able to hear you is counterproductive. I hope you're concentrating on doing what you need to be doing when you're practicing, and not what anyone else is thinking.
http://www.amazon.com/Aquila-AQ-4-Soprano-Regular-Ukulele/dp/B00MXUJ394
http://www.amazon.com/Snark-SN6-Clip-On-Ukulele-Tuner/dp/B004Z17008/
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+restring+ukulele&oq=how+to+restring+ukulele
Good luck!
Why not just get a $10 Snark clip-on tuner?
Joyo Ultimate Drive $35.
The Joyo JF-02 - Ultimate Drive is also a nice pedal, and also really cheap. I have more expensive pedals, but this one stays on my board. You can find reviews on youtube for bass.
I've used a guitar stand in the past and it worked quite well. Something like: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006NDF8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LK-UBbE8KRGKG
I rested the pod of the tie on the top support and it displayed nicely.
I got this Joyo Ultimate Drive for $30. You don't need much else, if it's really just low volume bedroom practice. For awhile I was using it as a boost for whatever distorted amp sound I had dialed in, and it fattened up the tone. But now I crank up the gain and put it on the clean channel and prefer it to any of the amp's drivers or amp channels, sounds more natural, less digital, a lot warmer.
I'm going to jump in on the pedal part and also suggest a Digitech Drop pedal.
It isn't the cheapest around, but is the "best". Why? It allows a RS player to leave their guitar in just E-standard or Drop D tuning - or swap between those 2 - and play all but around a dozen of the songs available to a PS user. Dethklok dlc on an e-standard guitar with 008 gauge strings? No problems.
The other thing I'd recommend if he doesn't already have - a really good set of WIRED headphones. Nothing with a USB cable or BlueTooth - just a simple 3.5mm or 1/4 inch jack and from a quality brand.
Its about $113 you can get it Here this is where i got mine.
They made a real Squier Strat for the game that had touch sensors on the frets.
Number 1 tip. Get yourself a clip-on digital tuner. Something like this.
Take the time to make sure you're in tune.
When you tune a stringed instrument, it's generally a good idea to be "tuning up", so you start with a lower pitch and tune up into the correct pitch. It leads to a more stable tuning.
As far as playing, I'd play on just one or two strings for a little while, feel out the notes. Play it pizzicato, which means plucking with your fingers, for now.
Put on some simple and non-cluttered blues or jazz and try to find some notes. It's easier than you think. Have some fun!
For $35: The DOD 250 is my favorite Bass overdrive. It can get anything from a transparent grind to a moderate fuzz. The reason it does the transparent thing well is because it literally is the drive circut from the Klon Centaur, it just doesnt have the buffer, blend or tone knob. The tone is directly tied to the gain knob which means you will really want to set the tone using the gain knob and you want to set the gain by driving more or less volume into the pedal. Kinda weird at first, but its pretty easy to figure out. here is some reading for the fun of it.
For $32: The JOYO Ultimate Drive is a very convincing clone of the OCD. Its a little on the anemic side for bass in comparison to the Fuzzrocious Demon (Bass specific OCD Clone) but for the price its pretty dang good... heck, at one time, they were repackaged and sold as the "Freekish Blues" botique pedal and were hyped up and going like hotcakes for $200 a pop until people figured out what was happening.
For $60: The Russian Muff Reissue is one of the better fuzzes out there for bass. Its on the heavier side, and doesn't do a transparent tone well but does a great great fuzz. Most iconic bass pedal on the market.
The Donner Yellow Fall sounds pretty darn good for the price. I don't notice any noise at bedroom levels, but haven't cranked it up.
Zap Machine: EarthquakerDevices
Zap Machine Demo: KayzerDemo
Zap Machine Purchase: Prymeaxe
Drop Demo: DigitechTheDrop
Drop Purchase: Amazon
These are what your looking for I think.
http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-6500-System-Guitar-Maintenance/dp/B0002E1H9W
There are a bunch to use. I use Dunlop System 65 and a clean cotton cloth. It hasn't failed me yet. The cleaning spray will help with the back of the neck, and use the lemon oil on fretboard (note: DO NOT USE LEMON OIL ON THE TELE's MAPLE FRETBOARD) and wipe off the excess. If the fretboard is really cruddy, use a clean, damp cotton cloth and a bit of water to loosen up the grime, then let it dry and apply the oil.
Worth the expense.
Any bass/guitar player is always happy to have another one of these. And they're only $10.
Oh, and another stand can always be used.
We have a few of these at our practice space and they are great: http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-GSP38WB-Mountable-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0009K9MUA/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1396022909&sr=1-1&keywords=hercules+wall+hanger
Looks like a presale leading up to black friday. I would assume that you'll probably find better deals closer too or on black friday.
However while taking a quick glance I did come across some Joyo Pedals that are a pretty good price right now; most of them are under $30.
These 2 stuck out in particular, as I've owned them in the past and they're pretty good quality pedals. Especially when considering the price point, they're well worth it.
Joyo Vintage Overdrive
Joyo Ultimate Drive
Depends if you want to use it to learn guitar or to play more challenging charts.
If you want to play guitar, go with the [Squier] (http://www.amazon.com/Stratocaster%C2%AE-Wii-XBOX-360-Playstation-3/dp/B004MF102G). It has real strings and can plug into an amp.
If you are playing for the scores, go with the Mustang. It has buttons for frets and plastic strings and I find it somewhat easier on the fingers.
Seconded. These are perfect.
I recommend this pack to anyone searching for a new pick.
I don't mind using Ultex, they're almost like Celluloid but you can grip them with sweaty fingers.
Regular old Celluloid are fine if your hands stay dry, but they do wear and break faster.
Gator Grips in the lower gauges have sharp edges that wear crazy fast. The thicker ones are fine though.
I despise Nylons and Max Grip.
I've never been able to get used to Jazz picks.
Have you tried using grip picks before? I use a Dava control pick. It's got grip and you can make it flexible or stiff. There's some grip picks in this Dunlop variety pack idk the models of but they're alright.
the donner yellow fall delay is $35 and it's a surprisingly good analog-style (it says analog but I'm almost sure it's digital) delay.
also, I know not everybody's into chorus, but the danelectro fab chorus is an absolute steal at $15. it's probably not gig-worthy, but it's the best 15 buck pedal I've ever heard. I think most people would agree that it's the best out of the danelectro fab series. can't go wrong if you like chorus.
These will do the job. Just put the pointy bits in the holes.
If you follow this simple regimen, you will be prepared to play ukulele in no time at all:
You are now ready to play.
Those are $149.99 brand new on Amazon here in the states.
https://smile.amazon.com/Korg-Stomp-Vocaloid-Guitar-Effects/dp/B00OIPQQYM/ref=sr_1_1
get this one Snark tuners are the be all end all of tuners unless you want to get into electric guitar pedals down the road. Every guitar store I have been to carries them, I'd be surprised if they dont around you, plus there's always amazon.
Mine is the blue one, but as long as it supports guitar you're fine, I think the black is the newer model or something.
Snark is the way to go! Welcome to the world of guitar :)
Keeping it in the case when not in use is very wise. You might want to look into guitar humidifiers. These are small and inexpensive gadgets that help keep the wood from getting too dry or too damp, either of which can be bad, in the long run. I don't think it really matters much which you get.
Edit to add: I have the Planet Waves humidifier that's kept my best instrument safe through the mountains and the deserts.
I looked in my gig bag for inspiration - it turns out that I just have way too much shit in there, most of which is under £15. Cheaper DIY options offered where applicable:
Conspicuous consumerism at its finest, ladies and gents.
Fast Fret is legit.
https://www.amazon.com/GHS-Strings-A87-FAST-FRET/dp/B0002D0CQC
First I would suggest getting this book , its a great reference for maintaining and doing a setup on the guitar .
http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Player-Repair-Guide-3rd/dp/0879309210/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372530336&sr=1-1&keywords=guitar+repair
And maybe this to clean the guitars
http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-System-Guitar-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B0002E1H9W/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372530451&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=dadario+guitar+cleaning
Hi, Its the dunlop guitar maintenance kit. It has fretboard cleaner,fretboard polish, body cleaner and polish and string cleaner. The body polish is carnuba wax and I love the smell. When ever I change out the strings on my guitars I give them a polish. Makes them shine and look amazing. Link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-6500-System-Guitar-Maintenance/dp/B0002E1H9W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549816208&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=dunlop+guitar+maintenance+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=41o4YWSKUOL&ref=plSrch
I have a bottle of Dunlop Formula No. 65 Polish and Cleaner, it does a fantastic job. My guitar has a similar finish to yours and after wiping and buffing it for a couple of minutes it looks like it just came out from the store. I usually do it when I change the strings.
You can get the whole set for $20 on Amazon. You might as well get a bottle of lemon oil for your fretboard, it makes it a lot smoother and nicer to play. The Dunlop one is the cheapest last time I checked, but you might get a better deal by getting a bigger bottle of mineral oil which is pretty much the same thing.
Also read the instructions on the bottles, you don't want to damage the finish of your beautiful guitar.
People keep telling me to watch this movie...I guess I should...
Warm Hugs
Yay for not losing guitar picks, for under $5!
[This is my cheapest)[http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0002OOMU8/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=171RUC5APS3KD&coliid=I1LIOVRT8TCOR6]
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Thank you for this contest! =)
What is your favorite musical instrument?
I glue pick holders to the back of the headstock of most of my guitars:
Mic stand pick holders also work, I keep some on my music stand.
And of course then there's the tin.
Basically, I have picks everywhere, but the pick holder glued to the guitar is the best option.
These are dope
You could get an amp grill cloth with a colourful design. Hang your guitars off the wall with something like this.
Sorry, I was talking about the Fender Squire here. It was 300 US and you had to buy the midi adapter/USB cable kit.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pickmaster-Plectrum-Punch-Make-Your-Picks/dp/B004SHGBDG
I went with this in the end. My room now looks like swiss cheese.
Okay, so...
Watching the clip /u/TheJiggersUp posted below, I don't see him playing his mandolin, so I don't have much to offer on style... I would presume he's going to play in a more classical/European style, as opposed to an American, bluegrass-oriented style. He has a bowlback mandolin rather than a flat-back or carved-top style instrument, but I don't know of any playable bowlback models that cost ~$100.
What does exist is the Rogue RM-100A which is a not-great but more-or-less playable mandolin for under $100. (Some individual instruments seem to be better than others, but it's just a luck-of-the-draw thing.) If you were to get one, you'd also do well to get some different strings for it, get a decent pick designed for mandolin (a guitar pick won't work well for this instrument), and maybe consider having it professionally set up (or possibly even trying to do the work yourself... perhaps someone else can point me to the book available on setting up a Rogue to be less awful.) I would also highly recommend getting a chromatic tuner; you spend quite a bit of time tuning this instrument, and as a beginner, it's really helpful to have one of these. If you have a smartphone, a metronome app would also be a good thing to get; otherwise, there are a million cheap, electronic metronomes on the market.
So the Rogue is a cheap, low-quality instrument -- NOT a good instrument, just the least-bad at the sub-$100 price range -- but it can get you started. I know, because that's how I started. It's designed for bluegrass more than traditional mandolin music, but you can learn the rudiments of any/every style on it.
After that, to just start learning how to play, I recommend Don Julin's book. Yes, it's "for Dummies." It's still an excellent beginner's book. He focuses primarily on American styles, but he also covers other mandolin traditions, and when you're first starting out you really just need to learn the basics no matter what style you favor. He also does some nice intro-level youtube lesson videos. There are lots and lots of other mandolin lessons available on youtube, too, and are a decent way to start out if you can't afford private lessons.
Finally, start saving up some money for a better instrument. Sooner than you can imagine, you will reach the point where the Rogue can no longer keep up with you, and begins to hinder your progress, so you need the upgrade to keep learning. The most common recommendations I see are the Eastman 304 or 305 and the Kentucky KM-140. Both are solid student instruments that will serve you well for a long time, and both can be had with professional set-up and a hard case for ~$450. I have an Eastman 305 myself and I adore it. Or perhaps there's a more traditional bowlback model out there that you'd like better, if you aim to play that way. I know very little about those.
It's a great instrument, and fun to learn. And it's entirely possible to come from zero background with stringed instruments and still make good progress. Good luck!
Edit: Oh, also... certainly it would be a good thing to learn (or re-learn) how to read standard musical notation, but a lot of mandolin music is available in tablature (or tab), which is a much easier system to use and doesn't require the ability to read music. The Julin book I linked to above uses both.
Edit 2: Also, here's a recent thread on the Rogue, just so you can see some other people's opinions.
You can do what I did and get something like this it's $3.99 for 12 different picks so I could try them out to find out what works best for me.
I use the green turtle for 90% of playing, and the blue alligator when I'm playing something that requires less strumming and more individual string picking.
//i just looked again and apparently amazon made it an "add-on" item that means you have to order other shit before they'll ship it. You can find cheap variety packs all over the place though, and every music store I've been to has a "loose picks" section that you can pick up 10 or so different ones from.
Biyang Tri Reverb is $60 and amazing for the price
Behringer DR600 is pretty solid too
That being said, I had really good luck pairing the Biyang with:
Donner Yellow Fall Delay when I was in a shoegaze project.
Cheers.
Believe it or not, this one is cheaper:
http://www.amazon.com/Donner-Yellow-Vintage-Analog-Guitar/dp/B00GRRN2RI/
I bought some of these a while back to put on my Pioneer PL-518. Not sure if they will fit on your SL-D2, but if no one else offers a solution I'd give them a try.
Or suggest one of these to your guitarist to cut down on guitars and time needed to retune.
Digitech DROP Compact Polyphonic Drop Tune Pitch-Shifter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LXMN740/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sLq.zbBPACGR6
I recently picked up a Digitech drop pedal and it's badass. Detune your guitar one half step at a time with the turn of a knob. Takes the guesswork out of everything.
https://www.amazon.com/Digitech-DROP-Compact-Polyphonic-Pitch-Shifter/dp/B00LXMN740
Great! You can buy Aquila Reds on Amazon.
I have also heard good things about the Aquila Super Nylgut.
If you want to test out fluorocarbons, I'd give Worth clears a go. [Worth browns](https://www.t
heukulelesite.com/worth-strings-bm-brown-soprano-concert.html) are a little warmer and softer and might be even better to try first, actually!
Also, D'Addario makes great strings too, though the suggestion you got below to put tenor strings on is probably not a good choice (unless the string set specifically says it is for all sizes).
I think the key here though is that like bazmaz is saying, you'll need to be willing to try a few things until you get what you like. That's the fun (and challenging) part about strings. Challenging, because sometimes, you may end up putting something on and not liking it, and having to do another change soon. Fun, because once you find what works best for you, your instrument now feels a lot more custom- you made a creative choice to have it sound that way.
Ukulele! A one-time purchase of a decent, cheap ukulele, strings, and a tuner. From there on, the internet is FULL of free online lessons and music sheets. I can't tell you how much my ukulele has brought me joy in the year and a half or so that I have been playing it!
If you want to turn it into something social, you might even have a ukulele jam session in your area. I have been shocked to find easily a half-dozen within a 30-45 minute drive of me, and that's with a casual search. I have attended some in sun-lit parks in the summertime, in bars, in community centers, you name it. Ages are mixed, backgrounds are mixed, music spans the gamut, all really friendly and fun people. But that's just if you want to try a group, which is by no means necessary.
Edited to add: My recommended beginner ukulele is the [Kala Makala Dolphin](http://www.amazon.com/Makala-Dolphin-Bridge-Soprano-Ukulele/dp/B002ZSE9ES} (there is also a Shark line that is pretty much the same, but different styling). Comes in tons of fun colors and is a good setup for a beginner price point. Get Aquila strings, and a tuner and you're set for a long time. There are some sets which include a tuner, basics video, and the uke, you just need to buy the strings separately. I get no kickback or anything from these suggestions. It's just what I started with and what I have bought friends as gifts, and been really happy with it.
It's this model on Thingiverse, instructions aren't really necessary. Print all parts, glue them together, get tuners and strings (those are the ones I got). Fair warning: those tuners are not long enough to fully stick out at the top of the headstock. It's enough to string the uke, but could probably do with some longer tuners.
Can't argue with that. I feel like you should get one of these to go with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Korg-Stomp-Vocaloid-Guitar-Effects/dp/B00OIPQQYM
The pedal itself will require a power supply. They come in singles and multi-pedal versions. And you'll require an additional guitar chord to run from the pedal to your amp. Most pedals will run a 9V battery, but that might get expensive for you over time.
What you need is a daisy chain. You can either buy just the daisy chain with your existing power supply, or you can get a combo daisy chain + power supply.
This will likely be just fine for just two pedals, but once you get a few more pedals, or you get more power hungry digital pedals, or pedals with special voltage requirements, you'll want to look into an isolated power brick like a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power, or Truetone CS7
You'll need a standard 9v power supply following the Boss standard - 2.1mm tip negative.
I'd suggest avoiding eBay, because there are a lot of dodgy Chinese power supplies that aren't really safe or reliable. If you're on a budget, I'd recommend the Donner DPA-1 - it's $14, it'll power up to five pedals and it comes with a warranty.
Exclusive footage of me trying to learn the Bach Double:
https://media.giphy.com/media/11Wkoq2MaUbLXi/giphy.gif
Man, it's so hard. There's just so many damn notes, and Bach switches it up with lots of sharps, flats, and naturals just to make sure it's hard to memorize the fingerings.
But that's enough complaining. On a positive note I'm really happy with my ear training progress, mostly thanks to that Functional Ear Trainer app that I plugged in my mental practice thread. I'm always worried about coming off as a paid shill when I talk about my favorite violin stuff - like my Kreddle, eBoot Rubber Mute, YouTube channels like CadenzaStringsNC & Violinist Jenny Yun, and now this Functional Ear Trainer app - but I also get so excited to share the things that have helped me throughout this difficult learning process. The Kreddle made my neck pain go away, the rubber mute made my ear pain go away (while not muffling the sound too much like my heavy metal mute), the YouTube channels continue to help me memorize my Suzuki pieces, and the ear trainer app helps... train my ear. Lol. I hope these things help some of you too.
You could consider a violin mute. I use one myself and it’s working very good!
Considering A/C is typically a dehumidifier, especially in an A/C controlled environment.
EDIT: /u/freelandford means you should have a humidifier for your guitar, not a dehumidifier.
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Acoustic-Guitar-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE
You could always use this or the frugal substitute - moist sponge in a ziploc bag with some holes in it.
I'm assuming this is an acoustic guitar. If it's electric don't worry about the humidifier. With acoustics you need to put it up in the case and put a guitar humidifier in with it. During the winter when you are heating your house is when your acoustic guitars are most vulnerable to drying out.
Humidifiers are not expensive though they require some attention (refilling).
Here is a cheap one that will work fine.
These require less attention. I use these with my Martin. These are pretty simple and don't require you to mess with refilling.
The damage you describe is probably beyond getting the moisture right in your wood and like I said before get it to a guitar tech soon.
If your guitar was exposed all winter and never had a humidifier the wood could have dried out and the tension from the strings could have caused problems. I did see someone mention that maybe your guitar was designed for nylon strings, if that is the case using metal strings could easily be the cause.
From the sound of it your looking at some repairs that could either be major or very simple; but, a skilled guitar technician needs to look at this thing. This sort of thing will likely get worse and the amount of repair and money needed to fix it will significantly increase the longer you wait.
It would probably be better than nothing. I think a sound hole humidifier would make more sense in a soft bag. Only thing with those is make sure they have good reviews, since they sit in the sound hole of your guitar a leak would really suck.
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Acoustic-Guitar-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1418155460&sr=1-1&keywords=planet+waves+humidifier
It's not particularly expensive and your guitars will probably fare a lot better for it. you can either humidify them in their cases with something like this, or humidify the room you keep them in. They should really be kept around 40%-55% humidity to keep the wood from cracking, the frets from poking out the sides of the finger board, or in a worse case, the bridge popping off.
You are so welcome.
I also use the dunlop kit listed here - http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-System-Guitar-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B0002E1H9W. Haven't felt the need for anything else, after cleaning they're shiny and feel great. The fretboard cleaner isn't meant for maple fretboards, but other than that no issues.
Get this. It turned my rosewood fret board back to brown. It was white with dust. This kit is pretty awesome.
http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-System-Guitar-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B0002E1H9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368930336&sr=8-1&keywords=dunlop+cleaning+kit
Uno) (Before I begin, sorry, I suck at writing.) Not the most interesting, but one of the craziest. So, one time I was camping with a friend, and this was in a randomly chosen spot in the depths of Michigan woods. We only had a tent, an ax, two knives, a .22, a box of matches and fishing poles. On our way to the site we found a couple carcasses, some rabbits, squirrels, a few deer, and a lot of spots that looked like wild Boars have been through there.
Now I don't know if you know how big wild boars can get, but they get pretty huge, and are also very mean. So, we weren't looking forward to running into any of them. Sadly, you don't always get what you want, and we didn't.
We went out to look for food, and try and get a squirrel or a rabbit for dinner. As we're walking through the woods we here some noises, loud noises, oh great. As we get closer we discover the song to be loud grunting, and we assumed it was mating. But we progressed, because it could be dinner for us.
We get to a sort of clearing and see a pack of boars. They definitely noticed us, but we got closer, bad choice. About 15 yards away they get riled up, and then some start running, most in another direction, but two of the biggest ones and another smaller one decided they would take there chances with us. The smaller one and the biggest one chase my friend, and he hurries into a tree, where they wait for him.
But to my luck the second biggest, who was not much smaller than the biggest, decided to charge at me. I'm a nature guy, so I know my stuff, so I know that boars have thick skin, and the .22 and my 3" bladed knife aren't doing anything. Just then I remember the ax, without hesitation I bring it up over my head, like a good wood splitting formation.
About 20 feet away, the boar is getting closer, and will be to me in a matter of seconds. It's in my reach, and I bring the ax down. fwapp Blood splatters, I feel the ax crush the skull.
And that's the story of how I killed a wild boar with an ax. Sorry about my writing.
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Tres) Cool Story Bro.
Thanks for the contest, and telling me about pooping on your cat.
A Guitar pick holder for all my guitar pick holding needs! Which is ALOT! I mean just look at that shit! God-damned grace from heaven!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002OOMU8/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_ttl/189-3267167-4993132?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3NXTE4W6NMVBT&coliid=I9L5XO77RCWGF
No pet, but enjoy this monkey.
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You could put together a restringing kit, with the following things.
OPTIONAL
This is about $50 and will last a lifetime (except the strings).
I used to do the double-sided tape thing to secure picks to my guitar, but I found out about stuff like this which saves a lot of space. Plus your picks don't have sticky points afterwards.
BONUS!!
Yes. Cherries. need them now.
I use Hercules guitar hangers; the weight of the guitar causes the ears to turn inward, further securing the guitar. Try one if you can.
https://www.amazon.com/Hercules-GSP38WB-Mountable-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0009K9MUA
If not for you, then at least for them.
I wouldn't get either of those pedals.
Just get a basic delay pedal and a vintage-style overdrive pedal.
something like this for a bit of echo: https://www.amazon.com/Donner-Yellow-Fall-Vintage-Analog/dp/B00GRRN2RI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466494900&sr=8-1&keywords=analog+delay
and something like this for a bit of dirt: https://www.amazon.com/Joyo-JF-01-Vintage-Overdrive-Guitar/dp/B004FEGXDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466494843&sr=8-1&keywords=joyo+overdrive
Metal. True Bypass also. I just bought it off of Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Joyo-JF-01-Vintage-Overdrive-Quality/dp/B004FEGXDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396909281&sr=8-1&keywords=joyo+vintage+overdrive
I'd recommend checking out a Joyo Vintage Overdrive, they're $30 and there are tons of reviews online.
I own their Ultimate Overdrive and I think it's amazing, honestly I think it's one of the better pedal values out there right now.
Total: $989,48
A few bucks left for a cable or a clip-on tuner.
>I am aware that there is a difference between the two but I am not sure which one fits me.
On one had the difference between overdrive / distortion / fuzz / dirt / etc... is kind of meaningless. They all cause clipping / distortion to your signal. They all may do so a little differently.
My personal category is as follows.
Overdrive - Low to medium gain. Softer clipping. Often used for boosting and shaping EQ in desirable ways. Can add a little grit to a clean tone. Also popular to boost a dirty tone and send it over the edge. Examples are the Tubescreamer, Klon, Bluesbreaker, and Timmy.
Distortion - Medium to higher gain. More of a harder clipping. Most often used to provide its own distortion. More often used with a clean amp and significantly transforms the base tone. Sometimes has a wider range of tone shaping. Examples are the Boss DS-1, Fulltone OCD, JHS Angry Charlie, Suhr Riot.
>Any ideas of what brand I should look for or what pedal I should get?
Be aware that there are like 1.5 bazillion pedals out there. It also can be a heck of a rabbit hole. If you're just dipping your toes in, my personal recommendation would be to buy a Joyo Vintage Overdrive and a Joyo Ultimate Drive. That will cover your Tubescreamer overdrive style and an OCD distortion style. $60 for both. Build quality is decent. Sound quality is on par with any other clone.
I've been playing for 10 years, bought hundreds of pedals all across the price spectrum, and have built my own. At your level these two will serve you perfectly well.
Pretty sure Santana uses a Tubescreamer.
You can pick up a Joyo Vintage Overdrive - a pretty faithful clone of the Tubescreamer - for around $30 dollars here on Amazon.
Turn down the tone knob on your guitar a little bit. Try different pickup combinations - not sure if your guitar is a strat style or les paul style, but switch between them.
I think you'll get pretty close by turning up the mids a bit, keeping the bass low but not too low, and the treble medium with your tone knob down. Experiment! Use your ears, and trust them.
Santana is also going to get a lot of his "sound" from the way he plays the guitar - phrasing, pick attack, blah blah blah, so don't expect to be right on immediately. Keep practicing and you'll get there!
Yeah. I got mine off of smile.amazon, and I'll say I was pleasantly surprised by it when I added it to the signal chain. I had watched a few reviews on YouTube, and it was getting a really positive vibe about it, so I just pulled the trigger. Same thing with the Mini-Spark. Didn't go for the bigger Spark because I didn't really need much tweaking for a clean boost, and that saved me about $30 in going that route. Sometimes simpler is better.
I just purchased a Joyo JF-01 for $16 dollars used off of amazon. The reviews looked pretty decent so I decided to give it a shot. Thanks for the input.
Try this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004FEGXDK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469223619&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=joyo+vintage+overdrive&dpPl=1&dpID=41YfoJzac3L&ref=plSrch - sounds almost identical for less than half the price!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pickmaster-Plectrum-Punch-Make-Your-Picks/dp/B004SHGBDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394281554&sr=8-1&keywords=pick+punch
Link for the lazy.
Definitely need to use this thing for your Guitar Pic creations.
If I were to recommend a pattern: As I street artist I would do the KRINK Drip effect which would look dirty (slang for amazing and great) on wood. See HERE I would do a black or red since your stain is so dark.
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You don't need a snazzy decal. You need a silhouette portrait logo of yourself like me
The Snark SN-5 is the one to get. They have more lights/resolution. Buy a few, they are easy to loose, and they are less effective when the rubber foot pops off.
Singing was not bad but the out-of-tune guitar was so distracting. If you're having trouble tuning by ear, this will help: Snark SN-5 Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Violin
You can stretch the strings a bit to help keep tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7DxlcE2A2M
The in game tuner has very forgiving leeway I find. You can be +/- quite a bit and it will let you pass the tuning.
Chromatic tuner apps are OK. I personally use a clip on tuner and check it every day to make sure it's on point. You can pick them up pretty cheaply. This is the one I use but there's better ones out there. I find it better than when I tuned by an app on my phone.
I recommend you check the tuning after each song to see if it's still OK and make any adjustments, until it requires none. Then check every few songs, then every day when you first pick it up to play.
Songs with a lot of bends will pull your guitar out of tune quicker too so that's something to keep in mind.
You'll get a lot of recommendations for the free stuff for JustinGuitar, Andyguitar or https://syngates.com.
Supplement these theory lessons with Rocksmith 2014 (PC or gaming machine) which'll help you with mechanics in a FUN(!) way as you learn from famous licensed songs. They add songs every Tuesday (Shania Twain pack was released today for example). There's currently over 1000 songs. The software also has ways to slow down songs, play impromptu with a "band" and do mini-games to improve your muscle memory/technique/chord knowledge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NWZR3rh06c&list=PLkTijIFpb637_jSnwBpwghkRIQrNanu3t
You can also get a cheap but great sounding "bedroom amp" like the Blackstar Fly 3 Bluetooth for practice (you WON'T do better for the money). Btw, Bluetooth is great for passing thru backing tracks from your phone/computer.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fly+3+bluetooth
Once you evolve to the point where you want to use different effects, you can get the much adored Zoom G1xon (again best in class) for less than $80 and mate it to the Fly 3 (it includes a Looper, Drum Machine, Metronome and Tuner to help with your practicing):
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zoom+g1xon
Get a Dunlop sampler pick pack off Amazon to find the pick you like most for your fingers. Also stick with around 10-46 area for string gauges or something more unique like the GHS Gilmours which have purposely THINNER gauges in the middle for easier bending (the 10.5-50 set is specifically designed by Gilmour himself for Gibby guitars).
STRINGS:
https://www.amazon.com/GHS-Strings-GB-DGG-Signature-Nickel-Plated/dp/B001I51JNS/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520372995&sr=sr-1&keywords=ghs+gilmour
PICKS:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055VBYWC/ref=twister_B00IPH8MD2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
TUNER (this is best in class, VERY responsive chip):
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UniTuneClip--tc-electronic-unitune-clip-clip-on-chromatic-tuner
Everyone is different and has different preferences. I suggest you go by a Dunlop 12 Pick Variety Pack and try to see what works for you.
I don't wanna paint my wah 'cause it's already a pretty purple colour, bit I thnik I might paint my fugly drive pedal.
You will want to grab an overdrive pedal. Misha puts one in the front of the amp, and he cranks the volume, and drops the gain. Here's a video where Misha is demoing his pedal, but you can get a good sense of how to use the tone. If youi want a decent, cheap pedal check out this Joyo.
If you're using a modeler, you can find a number of his presets out there (in particular, he shares a lot of the tones for his Axe FX).
+1 on the monotron delay. also recommend Donner Yellow Fall Vintage Pure Analog Delay Guitar Effect Pedal True Bypass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRRN2RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sIQIybXNX81X9
"dirt" pedals are overdrive, fuzz, or distortion pedals because they 'dirty' up your signal
if you're okay with waiting, used is always the best to go in terms of cost. if not, here's a small list of cheap, simple pedals that work
delay:
tc electronic the prophet
joyo d-seed
boss dd-3
joyo delay
donner yellow fall analog delay
reverb:
mosky spring reverb
tc electronic drip
caline snake bite
behringer dr-600
chorus:
mxr analog chorus
joyo classic chorus
biyang chorus
danelectro fab chorus
volume pedal:
ernie ball
boss fv-50h
power supply:
cs7
mxr iso brick
here's a cheap/basic place to start. since you're going simple, most pedals you come across will honestly work with what you want you want to accomplish, it's mostly down to your budget. if you're looking used, you can't go wrong with MXR, boss, and EHX pedals, they're usually everywhere on the used market
Here’s my recommendation:
The guitar: this it’s really an excellent guitar, for price you can’t beat that.
The strings: used for The Wall
Additionally you could replace the pick ups depending on your amplifier: with these personally i would not recommend it on the specific strat I recommend for you to buy cause it cost twice the guitar. But if you get one, try to find one second hand!
Also remember its not all in the equipment, you also they way you play the guitar! Learning the proper style of playing can get you a long way!
Now pedals and amps:
I personally think this is the most important no matter what guitar you have, if you put it threw a good amp it really does miracles!
I personally have a Fender M-80 amplifier, the distortion on that amp sound extremely good so I don’t really use disto pedals!! But I do have 2 disto pedals that sound like him,
1: Real Tube Overdrive: this
2: Big Muff: here ya go
3: Definitely get an Echo Pedal thats a must! Any one should do! like this
Just use a decent amplifier, if you already have one it’s probably fine, around 200-300 Watts is great.
Additional links:
This website called Gilmourish is excellent if you want to find the exact correct pedals and techniques! Here: http://www.gilmourish.com
And this video:
this! and this
Hope this helps!
Edit: if you dont have an amplifier, try looking for a second hand Fender amp, either on ebay, craigslist, facebook market place! You can send me a pm if you found one and I could tell you about it!
Edit 2: really depending on your budget I can tell what to get so feel free to pm always happy to help a fellow Floydian.
Really nice, man. Try these guys on the bottom in each corner. I swear by them.
I 2nd the Digitech Drop. I have my Drop D bass and my standard bass and 99% of the songs are covered with this except the non440 songs.
There is the Drop Whammy specific for Bass but it is an extra $120.
http://www.amazon.com/Digitech-DROP-Compact-Polyphonic-Pitch-Shifter/dp/B00LXMN740
https://amzn.to/2oYbC9K $179.95
Hm, well if you want to perform with it, you're not likely to find anything that sounds pro-quality for $30-40 dollars. The biggest problem you'll run into with these cheaper ukes is poor quality control. So maybe some frets are a little too high and that will create buzzing. Or it's not constructed quite right and the sound is muted and dead. Or it doesn't stay in tune up the neck. Fine for someone learning, but not ideal for performing.
But, in that price range I recommend checking out the lower end Kala ukuleles. Amazon link. The dolphin / shark ukes are plastic and look like toys but are actually really good beater ukes. Even though I have much nicer ukes, I still use my Makala Dolphin when I go camping or to the beach or whatever. You also don't have to worry about leaving them in a hot car. They have a surprisingly full sound and are SUPER durable, and cost about $45. If you don't like the look of the colorful plastic ukes, a laminate wood Kala like this is fine too, but may not be as tolerant of heat or excessive moisture.
Being a bigger guy with (I assume) larger-than-average hands, you'll likely be most comfortable on a Tenor sized ukulele, but those may be out of your price range for a half-decent one. (The ones I linked above are Soprano, the smallest size, which you may find cramped). But here's a $99 tenor you might be interested in. And here are some performance-quality tenors starting at $184.
Whatever you choose, you absolutely must replace the stock stings with decent ones – it makes a big difference on these cheap ukes. I recommend Aquila strings. Make sure you buy the right size (i.e. Soprano or Tenor).
I'm not sure about the left-handed aspect. It seems to me that it'd be easier to just play it in the normal style (fretting with your left hand, strumming with your right). Otherwise you'll have to flip your strings and all chord charts and tabs will be backwards for you. And on some ukes (likely not $40 ones though) you'd have to flip the bridge to get the strings to lie right. Seems like a pain. Or I guess you can just play it upside-down, but all your down-strums would sound like up-strums. But I'm right-handed so take with a pinch of salt!
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They usually don't come with one, though some do, because they generally all use the same standard (2.1mm by 5.5mm center negative 9v). You can get a cheap wall plug with a daisy chain for 5+ pedals for under $20 on Amazon, which is a great place to start since it will cover your needs probably for years.
https://smile.amazon.com/Donner-Supply-Adapter-Negative-Cables/dp/B012VQ5A7S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1537208434&sr=8-6&keywords=one+spot+power+supply
I still use one of these with my travel board.
Have you thought of a practice mute? I use a metal one when I need the most dampening. I use a rubber one when I want some dampening, but still want a decent tone. Practice mutes can alter the sound a bit so it is something to consider. There is also a rubber coated metal one that falls between the rubber and plain metal one. The links I provided are just to show you what I'm talking about. To give you an idea of how much they dampen, in my roughly 900 square foot apartment, my boyfriend can't hear me practicing at all with the metal mute when I'm in the back of the apartment and he's in the front. The rubber mute is more like a soft whisper.
I also want to add that if you practice during the daytime, most neighbors aren't going to have a problem. They may even like it. If you're really concerned you can actually go around and ask if the noise would bother them. If it does, see if you can work out a compromise. Even though mutes are great in situations where you really need to practice without disturbing anyone, they do have an effect on the tone. I don't recommend practicing all the time with them unless you have no other choice.
Good job! I saw the violin on Sesame Street when I was really young and my parents were able to save up to send me to private lessons for most of my childhood. I'm no professional or anything and i really only play my son to sleep these days. But I am really inspired by your journey. It makes me want to play again.
To do something with it.
There is a point (you are getting close to it) where the instrument really does become a part of you. That is my favorite part of the fiddle, I can communicate things with it in a way that I can't with my words or work.
Just a quick recommendation. How you practice is how you play. If you want to practice playing with strength but without volume you may want to consider buying a practice mute https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B7N8P5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D5eByb1636QF8 they are relatively cheap and you can play with the whole bow and all the pressure you want.
I hope this helps and I hope you keep going.
An old bluegrasser once told me that rhythm was his only stopper. He'd play with anyone who couldn't keep the tune or follow the jam. But, they couldn't keep rhythm, the whole group would fall apart. Feel the rhythm, keep practicing, and if you don't already, go find some jam sessions and join in.
If you're doing a classical violin, invest in a practice mute like this:
https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Rubber-Violin-Practice-Black/dp/B01B7N8P5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483302604&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=violin+practice+mute&psc=1
It will mute the ballllls out of the music. And make your intonation better!
Not OP but I play the violin, get a mute like this one https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Rubber-Violin-Practice-Black/dp/B01B7N8P5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483302604&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=violin+practice+mute&psc=1
That would be an amazing gift... When would you be planning on buying it?
Also
Snark SN5X Clip-On Tuner for Guitar, Bass & Violin (Current Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H74YV56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KQIZxbPQXW565
Hey fellow Texan (H-town here)!
Guitar Center in San Antonio has the following:
USED
White Schecter Omen 6 for $175 (used): https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Schecter-Guitar-Research/Omen-6-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar.gc
A good, basic dual humbucker guitar with pickups that can do high gain well. Good for rock and metal.
That's the only used one on their website in your price range that I'd recommend; the others are either too crappy or feature a Floyd Rose tremolo and you don't need that hassle on your first guitar.
NEW
Yamaha Pacifica PAC012DLX HSS for $180
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha/PAC012DLX-Pacifica-Series-HSS-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar.gc
A good Strat-style guitar with a humbucker and two single coil pickups that is a lot of guitar for the price; in the price range it's tough to beat Yamaha Pacificas. Good for blues, rock & country.
Ibanez AX120 for $200
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/AX120-Electric-Guitar.gc
Good starter vintage-style dual humbucker guitar. Good for blues and rock.
Squier Affinity Telecaster for $200
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier/Affinity-Telecaster-HH-Electric-Guitar-with-Matching-Headstock.gc
Decent dual humbucker telecaster deluxe-type guitar. Good for blues, rock & country
Of those, I'd choose the Schecter, the Yamaha or the Ibanez.
AMPS
Boss Katana 50 for $229
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Boss/Katana-KTN-50-50W-1x12-Guitar-Combo-Amplifier-Black-1500000025313.gc?pfm=item_page.rrt1|CategorySiloedViewCP
A great, very versatile 50 watt 1x12 combo amp with a ton of effects and . I had one of these and loved it until I decided to upgrade to the Katana 100 head. It sounds great right out of the box, but connect it to your PC with a USB cable and use the free Boss Tone Center software to edit all kinds of settings, choose from 50-odd different built-in Boss "effects pedals" and save unlimited presets.
Fender Champion 40 for $200
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Champion-40-Guitar-Combo-Amp-Black-1367516484871.gc?pfm=item_page.rrt1|CategorySiloedViewCP#productDetail
Another nice, versatile 1x12 combo amp, this one 40 watts, with a more modest effects set, but still really good sound.
ETC
Fishman clip on tuner $15:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fishman/FT-2-Digital-Chromatic-Clip-On-Tuner.gc
Or, from Amazon, a Snark clip-on tuner for $9
https://www.amazon.com/Snark-SN1X-Clip-Chromatic-Current/dp/B01H74YV56/
Instrument cable (18 ft) $17
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Musicians-Gear/Instrument-Cable-331175.gc
A dozen picks, Dunlop Tortex .88mm $6
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Dunlop/Tortex-Flex-Standard-Guitar-Picks-J52062.gc
Or, a dozen assorted picks to allow you to find the type/weight you like, %5
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Perris/The-Hope-Collection-Variety-Guitar-Pick-Pack-12pc.gc
That should do it for you.
I would definitely recommend getting new strings and having the guitar set up by someone who knows what they're doing, but Guitar Center charges $50 for a setup plus strings. That's more than I like to spend. I'd call around and find a smaller music store that does setups for less. I'd recommend .09 gauge strings to start off with. You can always go heavier later if you want. You can't go wrong with Ernie Ball, D'Addario or GHS Boomers strings.
You can get one like this for each guitar. It will still help in a nylon soft case for sure.
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-GH-DAddario-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE
http://www.amazon.com/Dampit-9128-Guitar-Humidifier-Super/dp/B000AC6DVS
Thanks for the tip are you talking about something like this? It really sucks because all I want to do is play but it seems I'm relegated to power chords only lol.
I live in the southwest where its incredibly dry. I find myself having to use a guitar humidifier at least once a week. I usually just leave it inside my guitar for about a day at a time. This is what I use.
Really makes quite a difference.
If you keep them in cases when not in use, you can get a humidifier and hydrometer to accurately measure humidity. I just have an empty old spice deodorant casing with half a sponge inside of it that I re-damp every few weeks and stick it in my case. It may not be the most accurate, but some humidifiers are literally the same exact thing. Like this one https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-GH-DAddario-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE
I'm pretty sure there are combo units for an actual room. The Guitar Center near me has one in their acoustic room that measures humidity and turns itself on every so often.
Am I able to use this guitar humidifier on my classical guitar? The product specifically advertises its use should be for acoustic guitars.
Fast Fret works for me...
http://www.amazon.com/Fast-Fret-String-Neck-Lubricant/dp/B0002D0CQC
I use fast fret for string cleaning and its great. i have four acoustics and sometimes won't play my 12 string for a month at a time, this stuff takes the rust right off and they'll sound bright and new again.
http://www.amazon.com/GHS-A87-Fast-Fret-String-Cleaner/dp/B0002D0CQC
This stuff is amazing and makes the fretboard feel soooo good.
I use this GHS string cleaner I love it
http://www.amazon.com/GHS-A87-Fast-Fret-String-Cleaner/dp/B0002D0CQC
DUDE! I HAVE THE PERFECT SOLUTION. GHS make this product called "fast-fret". I clean my strings before I play with this and they feel really new always, if you keep it up. Sound diminishes over time; but at least I get more time to play.
http://www.amazon.com/GHS-A87-Fast-Fret-String-Cleaner/dp/B0002D0CQC
You should be wiping your strings/neck down with stuff like this before and after you play.
I basically can't remember the last time I put on new strings. Though to be honest, I only ever really did that if I had a gig or was starting a big studio session.
Wow. Want to hear something really ironic? He was looking at that second Fender you linked just a moment ago when I showed him a violin I wanted off of that website. I'm so sneaky. I knew he'd end up on the bass section. He was looking at it for a while (I have to walk by his computer to get anywhere).
As for the amps, I'm thinking that Fender or Acoustic one. And I also looked up that cleaning kit you were talking about, I think I might have found it. http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-System-Guitar-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B0002E1H9W This one?
Also, he means a lot to me. The only family he has left lives halfway across the country and his friends are all back in Houston. He moved out here on a whim when I asked him to. I know he misses the things he left and especially his bass. He talks about it a lot. SO it's not hard to ask him these random questions without it looking suspicious :P
someone over at /r/guitar recommended a Dunlop kit. Thoughts?http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-System-Guitar-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B0002E1H9W/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372530451&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=dadario+guitar+cleaning
Multi gauge. http://www.amazon.com/Estone-String-Action-Measuring-Luthier/dp/B00HTUAX1K
Pick punch, make picks out of credit cards and such.
http://www.amazon.com/Pick-Punch-The-Original-Guitar/dp/B005FIFM14/ref=zg_bs_11967641_68
Maintenance kit http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-System-Guitar-Maintenance-Kit/dp/B0002E1H9W/ref=zg_bs_11967641_80
iRig http://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-Studio-Quality-Guitar-Interface/dp/B00BIRR1TC/ref=zg_bs_11967641_85
Or
Cheap or used interface like a Line 6 GuitarPort, UX1, Behringer U-Phoria UM2, ETC
Ok so by the looks of it he's got the effects pedals covered, I would go for something else and let him get anther pedal on his own. These are my recommendations that will benefit his current setup.
This is a nice expensive version of this and this is a midway between the other two. These are power conditioners they will help his equipment operate more efficiently and quieter and will last decades(you can use them for home theatre use as well)
I would also recommend nice cables like these they are lifetime warranty. Here's another very useful maintenance kit that will last a very long time. If you pick the 110$ furman you can get all three.
I am also a Combustion player. The Dunlop 6500 system is the best cleaning system I've used.
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Thanks for the contest, I love your hooties! :3
On the back of the head of my guitar.
amazon.com/Jim-Dunlop-35005002001-Scottys-Pickholder/dp/B0002OOMU8
I never got the hang of using a pick and my thumb hates me for it.
That said, a friend of mine has some of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Dunlop-35005002001-Series-Pickholder/dp/B0002OOMU8
They have sticky backs and he attaches them to the headstocks. Very simple but very smart.
There's this, or this, or this.
I could use a Pick Holder. Just got a dozen picks, 4 are already MIA.
Mounted on the headstock.
Dunlop makes these pick holders that you can mount anywhere.
It fits nicely in a guitar stand - You can go to town if you lower it enough or look for a way to attach it to something else
https://www.amazon.com/Stage-XCG4-Tripod-Guitar-Single/dp/B0006NDF8A/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqamWluiS5AIVCK_ICh3DJwDSEAAYASAAEgIzM_D_BwE&hvadid=178325920455&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9003540&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15211846610240655117&hvtargid=kwd-24104570&hydadcr=29616_10190110&keywords=guitar+stand&qid=1566351000&s=gateway&sr=8-4
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I've used this for 6-7 years now, hasn't failed me yet: https://www.amazon.com/Stage-XCG4-Tripod-Guitar-Single/dp/B0006NDF8A
I wanna get something like this eventually: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/road-runner-rrgs6-6-guitar-stand-case I just need a couple more guitars first :P
I use guitar stand to hold my HD600. It does the job pretty well.
http://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-602100-Classic-Guitar-Stand/dp/B00AO7KH5C
http://www.amazon.ca/XCG4-Tubular-Velveteen-Padding-Security/dp/B0006NDF8A
Sure! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006NDF8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The Jag works with my wall hangers
https://www.amazon.com/Hercules-GSP38WB-Mountable-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0009K9MUA/
Hang your guitars like art on the wall. my favourite locking version
If you're looking at a tubescreamer, check out the Joyo Vintage Overdrive. It's an inexpensive TS clone that sounds exactly the same as a Tubescreamer, in fact it has the original chip in it that many people say is better than the current Ibanez reissue.
If you like the tube screamer, this is an amazing clone that is a fraction of the cost. I prefer this to a tube screamer.
Joyo Vintage Overdrive
https://www.amazon.co.uk/JOYO-JF-01-Vintage-Overdrive-Guitar/dp/B004FEGXDK/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VOX-WAH-V847-Classic-Wah-Wah/dp/B000TGHVGQ/
It has a 1/4" jack as well as the midi out for Rock Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85NomT87i7g http://www.amazon.com/Stratocaster%C2%AE-Wii-XBOX-360-Playstation-3/dp/B004MF102G
Will this game work with this?
http://www.amazon.com/Squier%C2%AE-Fender%C2%AE-Stratocaster%C2%AE-Guitar-Controller/dp/B004MF102G
My wife bought that a while ago for rockband and never really used it much. I actually would like to start learning guitar and would rather use something I have on hand rather than having to buy a new one.
EDIT: Just looked online, it seems to work, there might be a few issues but at my level (0) they should pose no problem. Thanks for the link, just bought the game and I am quite excited about it.
Yes, it is. It's this one.
> guitar in game is gimmicky to play no matter what
They sold a real guitar (https://www.amazon.com/Stratocaster%C2%AE-Wii-XBOX-360-Playstation-3/dp/B004MF102G) that could play the actual song in "Pro" mode. Same with bass.
It didn't support every song (RB3 songs and later only).
RB3 Pro mode could actually be played with an actual guitar that was made for it though : https://www.amazon.com/Squier%C2%AE-Fender%C2%AE-Stratocaster%C2%AE-Guitar-Controller/dp/B004MF102G
I'm not a fan of how the pro mode was handled in RB and sure the plastic controller for it was shitty but they did try to do something good and offered some actually not so bad option even though the result is far from what RS is.
Noob with a unique situation. I'm in an efficiency apartment somewhere in the realm of 13'x22'. I'm looking to get my first budget monitors. I had a question in particular about them. I read earlier this week that using larger monitors can cause undesired results. Is there a max monitor size for my room? How badly will the other things in my apartment (kitchen area, bed and dresser) mess with the monitors?
I've been looking at the Presonus Eris 4.5 and the Mackie CR4 sets. Are either one of these sets ok for my situation? Something else entirely? Also taking budget interface suggestions. I'd prefer something with MIDI I/O.
Speaking of MIDI, I have a MIDI guitar that I found while spring cleaning. I was very much into rhythm games back in the day, and I bought the Rock Band 3 Stratocaster Pro Guitar. What can I do with it, recording wise?
Thanks!
16 quid for a punch, and your supply is basically infinite.
Here's one location.
You can buy a plectrum punch off Amazon. The only thing is, the plastic isn't designed to be used on guitar strings, so they fall apart pretty damn quick. You're better spending a few quid on proper plectra
I have a really cool [pick punch] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pickmaster-RASPM-Plectrum-Punch-Maker/dp/B004SHGBDG). What I would love to do is to source some flat sheets of 1.14mm delrin, seeing as paying 50p for a half-inch triangle of commercial polymer has always struck me as outrageous. The thinnest i'm manageed to find is 10mm which, even for a hardass, is pretty chunky. Anyone got any ideas?
You don't need one, buy one of these and you will have unlimited picks for all kinds of use.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pickmaster-RASPM-Plectrum-Punch-Maker/dp/B004SHGBDG/ref=pd_sim_MI_1
Red Bandana Strap
Voodoo Strap
Union Jack Strap
This would look awesome with your guitar I think
Very pretty leaf design pickguard
Simple yet very nice, tortoise shell pickguard
Different shape pickguard
You could make your own picks!
Pick your own color strap and it stores picks
Happy shopping. Hope you find something you like. Yo dawg thanks for the contest.
hmm...This is cheapish, Snark SN5 Tuner I'm a musician and this would come in handy....This contest made giggle because my brain turned it into a song based off of I feel like Dancing.
Honestly the best thing you can do is grab a friend who has been playing for a while and have them play anything you're thinking about buying. There should be some takamines and yamahas on your local craigslist, their lower end offerings are good bang for the buck. Then have your friend go to a music shop with you and have a guitar tech set up the guitar. While you're there buy a clip on tuner and a humidifier.
I would be very happy if I got this! Quite Interesting
yeah, people who are starting out often buy them together along with this [tuner] (http://amzn.to/1oKEfl4) , which seems to be pretty popular. If you are a complete beginner you can also check out [this one] (http://amzn.to/UBcWO2)
bkev covered mute strings well.
Regarding online tuners, they are fairly accurate.
If you want to buy one, I've been using Snark SN-5 which is easy to see in bright lights, and is only about $10.
but you can get by with the Snark SN-1 which is a little over $8 just fine.
With these, the battery lasts a long time, and you don't have to go online to tune-up. Just clip it onto your guitar and go.
There are plenty of others as well. Check them all out.
Dunlop PVP102 Pick Variety Pack, Assorted, Medium/Heavy, 12/Player's Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055VBYWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZWpqxb7C2BYYM
There's no one right answer. Some people will use super heavy picks and it'll work great, and others will feel like their right hand is going to fall off if there isn't some give. I use Dunlop Ultex Jazz III XL's. They're fairly new (the regular Jazz III XL's were my old pick.) I like the sharper end, and Ultex pretty much never wears away. The regular Jazz III size picks are too small for me, but if you don't mind the size, a lot of people swear by them. Dunlop sells a variety pack that's got some good heavy picks to try out in it.
https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-PVP102-Variety-Assorted-Players/dp/B0055VBYWC/
Accessories are always good. Strings, picks, maybe a strap or a stand if he doesn't have those already.
I'm not familiar with the Esteban DVD set aside from his commercials back in the day. There's a lot of good videos on Youtube for a beginner so I don't think that would be necessary regardless.
edit: Since he's new you can get him a variety pack of picks so he can see what he likes: http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-PVP102-Variety-Assorted-Players/dp/B0055VBYWC
If you can, order both of these packs and play all of them, then just pick the ones you like the most and stick with them.
I found that for picking, the usual jazz III is very good, although I also liked the Ultex picks. I preferred very light picks for strumming since they don't make as much clacking sound when hitting the strings.
here you go
I'd get one of the light-medium and one of the medium-heavy so that you can try as much as you want.
Came here to talk about Joyo Pedals. I purchased the Ultimate Drive in June and have been really happy with it. They're currently going for $29.99 new.
These pedals have a bit of controversy around them, when a company passed them off as $170 boutique pedals.
Either way, its basically a Fulltone OCD clone, which is a nice sounding overdrive pedal.
Also, if this pedal is truly being used for science, you may also want to consider the technical differences between distortion and overdrive pedals. Again, I don't know if this is relevant to you or not. Joyo makes distortion pedals too. Some consider the differences negligible.
As a guitar enthusiast and musician, I like the idea of having a fulltone OCD clone, into what some consider to be Fender American clone. There's a bit of a poetic irony there. A chinese manufactured duplicate installed into a chinese manufactured duplicate. Also, I'm not knocking chinese made guitar equipment, if anything I'm a fan.
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If you guys are looking for an OCD overdrive pedal, also check out the JOYO clone "Ultimate Overdrive." You can find it on amazon, or ebay for less than 30 bucks.
I've been using the Joyo Ultimate Drive for a while and really like it. It's a clone of the Fulltone OCD, and a pretty close one at that. I originally just picked it up because I heard good things and it was thirty bucks, but damn, I have to admit that ethics and stuff aside, this thing is actually really good, as are the other Joyo pedals I've tried. Didn't expect it to become my main overdrive/distortion.
For lighter drive, I also have a TS9 Tube Screamer, which is also pretty nice. For reference, I play a Gibson '50s Tribute Les Paul with P90s, and a Schecter C-1 with a Duncan JB in the bridge. Running everything into an Orange Micro Terror with a Marshall MG 4x10 cab, though I've been looking into the new 2x10 Jazz Chorus that Roland put out.
Joyo Overdrive, just read the reviews - for $28 it compares to or beats $100+ pedals http://www.amazon.com/Joyo-JF-02-Overdrive-featuring-components/dp/B005M0CK9M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457709908&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=joyo+overdrive
Still a work in progress, but this is my current "budget-ish" setup:
ernie ball volume pedal jr > donner tuner > donner compressor > mxr m-80 d.i. + > ibanez phat hed od/dist > joyo vintage phase > danelectro fab chorus > joyo analog delay > donner yellow fall analog delay > Hartke HA2000/Genz Benz 2x10
Cheap
or,
Still pretty cheap, but shiny
OK, this parts list uses the blue and black case that is inverted with a window. You can put the 120 mm NF-A12x25 right under the top filtering mesh blowing onto the graphics card. Or remove the stock fan and put the more powerful Noctua fan at the rear of the case at 1200+ rpm to pull air down through the mesh without it being in plain view. This fan is more pleasant then others at high speed and comes with all needed wires and accessories.
PCPartPicker Part List
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor | $439.50 @ Vuugo
Motherboard | ASRock X570M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $279.92 @ Vuugo
Memory | *G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $104.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | *Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $129.99 @ Newegg Canada
Video Card | *ASRock Radeon RX 5700 8 GB Video Card | $447.50 @ Vuugo
Case | BitFenix Prodigy M Cobalt Blue MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $89.88 @ Amazon Canada
Power Supply | *Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $99.99 @ Amazon Canada
Case Fan | Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM 60.1 CFM 120 mm Fan | $37.90 @ Amazon Canada
Monitor | *Acer XZ321QU bmijpphzx 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $568.50 @ Amazon Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before BS PITA MIR) | $2253.17
| Mail-in rebates | -$55.00
| Total | $2198.17
| | *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria |
If you do not want to push the budget to the max, I would first cut the processor from the R7 3700X to the R5 3600 ($2025). Then I would cut the graphics card two levels to the RX580 8GB, then add 3 TB of storage, and a Windows 10 stamp ($2050, see below). Then you will want to play on 1440p medium presets with high textures. FreeSync on the monitor and graphics card should make that a smooth and low-latency experience.
PCPartPicker Part List
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $265.50 @ Vuugo
Motherboard | ASRock X570M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $279.92 @ Vuugo
Memory | *G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $104.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | *Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $129.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | *Seagate Barracuda 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $94.99 @ Newegg Canada
Video Card | *ASRock Radeon RX 580 8 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card | $256.41 @ Vuugo
Case | BitFenix Prodigy M Cobalt Blue MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $89.88 @ Amazon Canada
Power Supply | *Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $99.99 @ Amazon Canada
Operating System | *Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $134.94 @ shopRBC
Monitor | *Acer XZ321QU bmijpphzx 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $568.50 @ Amazon Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | (before BS PITA 50/50 flip) | $2050.11
| | Mail-in rebates | -$25.00
| Total | $2025.11
| | *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria |
If you don't like the big handles on the Prodigy M case, they can be removed if you buy some appliance feet for the bottom. The compact case has the power supply exhaust on the bottom, and it needs clearance from the floor/desk. The graphics card is at the top of this case, so you can see the graphics card through the mesh and the window. It is also really blue.
https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Hardware-Company-RH-1606-8-Amplifier/dp/B00JJ191Z6/
I replaced the feet with these and I've put felt sliders in it as well.
I've only use 1" sliders on it but you could go 1.5" to be exact on the feet. But it works, I can slide it around on my hardwood floor by myself. But you need assistance when lifting this. It was troublesome lifiting this to the stairs lol but I survived.
>I replaced the feet with these and I've put felt sliders in it as well.
Very smart.
>I've only use 1" sliders on it but you could go 1.5" to be exact on the feet. But it works, I can slide it around on my hardwood floor by myself. But you need assistance when lifting this. It was troublesome lifiting this to the stairs lol but I survived.
I can only imagine. My Rythmiks are almost half that weight and I was not a happy camper pushing either of them up my staircase by myself.
The adhesive for the rubber feet my case came with was garbage, so i bought these. Just used a drill, some screws, and some nuts to attach them to the bottom. Looks good and the case is higher than it was before, so probably has better airflow.
I used these which might be the most I do for now. Have you finished the enclosure at all? I haven't decided what or how to do it -- doesn't look terrible unfinished, but will eventually want them to look nicer.
Using the same inuke here, have you adjusted the dsp at all? I'm in the middle of figuring out how to use REW with my radioshack SPL meter, hoping to finally play around with it this weekend.
I'm pretty happy with them, for about $900 they complement my Ascend Acoustics CBM-340's nicely. Just need to adjust for the room at this point.
Get a Digitech Drop, I've been loving it for In Flames low stuff!
I use the smaller version amazon. It has no problems in combination with rocksmith. Now i only have to change between drop D and standard E tuning. The pedal is able to change the tuning then to e.g. Drop C or D Standard.
The Makala MK-S was my first uke and it still serves me well. It also fits your budget. The strings it comes with are OK, but if you want some better ones, go for these Aquila strings. This Snark Tuner is also a nice thing to have.
I play a Bushman Jenny Concert that's pretty crispy sounding! They also make a soprano size. Whatever uke you end up with, I'd suggest seeking out a solid wood one, not laminate, and using Aquila strings.
Ukulele. The Makala Dolphin is a really great ukulele for the $45 price tag (especially if you blow the budget by $2 for some Aquila Nylgut strings) and there are tons of places to get tabs of all skill levels. I got my first uke for Christmas a year ago, and haven't stopped playing since.
Granted, it gets real expensive once you start buying more ukes and more accessories for those ukes, but none of that is actually necessary.
expensive but good. You don't have to buy from amazon, i'm only using that to show you.
have fun!
Here is the mobile version of your link
Not an expert by any means but that one guitar pedal meme comes to mind.
You can find it on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OIPQQYM/
Some no name power supply like this one
Donner DPA-1 Pedal Power Supply Adapter 9V DC 1A Tip Negative 5 Way Daisy Chain Cables for Effect Pedal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012VQ5A7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HHEvDbZDW1MQW
cool i saw the voodoo before i thought it was a little pricey. i also dont own a pedalboard. thats another thing i was probably going to look into pretty soon as well. i have this im not sure if having this could ruin pedals in any way just because its cheap. https://www.amazon.com/Donner-Supply-Adapter-Negative-Cables/dp/B012VQ5A7S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494128956&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=guitar+pedal+power+supply
Where does the 9v power supply factor into that?
It gets plugged into an electrical outlet right? So there’s essentially 2 cables and a cord for each pedal?
https://www.amazon.com/Donner-Supply-Adapter-Negative-Cables/dp/B012VQ5A7S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549826260&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=daisy+chain+5&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41m52P-WtQL&amp;ref=plSrch ?
Huh, tossed a battery in and it works fine. Could it be something with my 9v supply? It seems to work fine on my boss rc1 and dd7. It’s this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012VQ5A7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_S6hVRieiRpre8
I had been using a daisy chain power supply like this one and getting a nasty amount of noise, before I upgraded to the Voodoo 2. Currently there are no chains at all, each pedal is getting isolated power.
Before I had the BBE I was powering 5 of them with this Donner Daisy Chain with no problem.
I have good luck with this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012VQ5A7S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Okay this is very, very weird. 2 things. 1, buy a practice mute. 2. Is your username in reference to the book by Ned Vizzini?
Learning on acoustic tends to start people off better. If the loudness is what's concerning you I'd recommend buying a practice mute for an acoustic and that way it's still very quiet but you can practice. I bought this a while back for while I was on your so I could practice in the hotel room, it works well and is very quiet.violin practice mute
Regardless of if you have perfect pitch I would recommend buying a tuner so you can check yourself without needing to ask people on reddit haha. They’re pretty cheap, I would recommend this one
You should pick up a guitar tuner like this, that will make it much easier to see if it tunes up properly and stays in tune. Clip it to the nut at the top and start tuning it up from there. Doing it by ear is almost impossible if you have no experience with the instrument, in my opinion.
The rattling in the gourd is normal. Little pieces break off inside the gourd sometimes and rattle around when moved. So odds are that's a non-issue. And from what I can tell the sitar looks to be strung up properly and looks alright from a distance. Once you get it tuned up you should be able to get an idea if anything is wrong with it.
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The one thing I'd check for is if the neck is warped or bent at all, because that seems to be a common issue sometimes.
I use a Snark that my dad gave me. It's a digital tuner that clips on the end of the guitar. I'm not sure if it changes hz or not. My friends tried it out and said it was accurate, tho.
Edit: Found the one like mine on Amazon There are different ones there you can check out, too.
So you'll definitely want a guitar stand. Don't put your guitar away, the more you see it, the more you'll want to play it. Grab one of the small clip on tuners, the snarky brand one's are pretty good, and they're dirt cheap. You'll want a string winder too, and keep a couple extra sets of strings around. My favorite strings are the martin SP series strings, very lively tones.
As far as lessons go, while I know a lot of people get a lot out of them, I'd say your best bet would just be finding songs you want to learn how to play, and learning how to play them. These days, you can find a Youtube walkthrough on how to play almost any song. After learning songs you want to play, the abstract concepts of what actually makes up that song will start to soak in. This in addition to learning all your basic chords, and you'll be off and running in no time. The thing I'd be worried about as far as lessons go would be if it ends up feeling like a chore. That being said, it's all up to you.
String winder : https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Accessories-Pro-Winder-Guitar-String/dp/B0002E1G5C
Tuner : https://www.amazon.com/Snark-SN5X-Guitar-Violin-Current/dp/B01H74YV56
My Favorite Strings : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002CZST4
I use a cheap Snark Tuner https://www.amazon.com/Snark-SN5X-Guitar-Violin-Current/dp/B01H74YV56/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1550018516&sr=1-4&keywords=guitar+tuner
or if I can't find that I use one of the free guitar tuner iPhone apps.
Congrats on the chair no matter how you end up in it. Lead is the most fun thing to play IMO.
Second what the other user said. Very much warm down if this is a HS or college band that rehearses daily.
It’s been a while since I played lead but always remember to warm up a few high notes, too. I would always do more standard warm up stuff and not go too high. It always made the first few runs feels stiff or out of tune.
Also would suggest getting one of those clip on tuners (like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H74YV56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KVVBCbF52XJ5H ). I clip mine on my bell to watch tuning. Upper register stuff can be hard to hear for me. This one is on sale for like $8 right now.
Disclaimer: I was never that amazing of a lead player but I studied under one hell of a lead player who had lots of good tips.
Save yourself a lot of time and buy a hanger. Goes right into the stud and has an auto grip. As far as distance, you’ll just have to base that off of the guitar size and where your studs are.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009K9MUA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AlJDDb636G0JT
I used these for awhile and it messed up the finish on a couple of my necks. I use these now: http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-GSP38WB-Mountable-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0009K9MUA $30 isn't much to spend to take care of something worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Maybe a digitech drop pedal can be nice in your case?
https://www.amazon.com/Digitech-DROP-Compact-Polyphonic-Pitch-Shifter/dp/B00LXMN740/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=digitech+drop+pedal&amp;qid=1563279692&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=digitec&amp;sr=8-3
Real dope here. Tubes don't run at 12v, 500ma. It's a scam. Run. The average tube amplifier runs its pre-amp tubes at 6 volts AC on the heater and 250 to 300 volts DC on the plate.
Fair warning, there is a shit ton of misinformation on this sub. If you want a cool OD pedal for beginners, I'd suggest working your way up from here.
A Guitar stand would be nice as it is currently sitting on a foldout chair