The Instrument Recommendation thread

SilverFlute · 01-04-2016, 12:42 PM

How much would a student alto sax cost?

RoxyRollah · 01-07-2016, 10:43 AM

For you?

Trollheart · 01-08-2016, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoxyRollah

For you?

He said sax, not sex!!!!!!

Lu-Cuss · 03-28-2016, 08:30 AM

I guess this is more of a request for identification than it is a recommendation, but there's no other good sticky thread so I guess I'll just post here. Apologies if this isn't the place for it.

There's this stab sound that I can't even describe, seems like it was used a lot in the 80s and 90s, but I don't have any idea what it's from originally, but I'd really like to use it myself. You can hear it in all these songs, which I think is enough to identify it.

46 seconds in

2 minutes 27 seconds in

right at the beginning

Plankton · 03-28-2016, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lu-Cuss

I guess this is more of a request for identification than it is a recommendation, but there's no other good sticky thread so I guess I'll just post here. Apologies if this isn't the place for it.

There's this stab sound that I can't even describe, seems like it was used a lot in the 80s and 90s, but I don't have any idea what it's from originally, but I'd really like to use it myself. You can hear it in all these songs, which I think is enough to identify it.

46 seconds in

2 minutes 27 seconds in

right at the beginning

That's an "Orchestra Hit".

Lu-Cuss · 03-28-2016, 10:51 AM

"The orchestra hit has been described as popular music's equivalent to the Wilhelm scream.[5]" wow I feel stupid for not knowing that now. Thanks

Plankton · 03-28-2016, 12:33 PM

No worries. We all have our moments.

Snatsnoff · 10-06-2016, 04:56 PM

I need help. I've never played a guitar before and i want to start on a electric guitar. I'm really into old school rock. I've heard that i shouldn't start with a guitar which has whammy bar. But what the hell do i know, all i know is by reading online, everyone has a different opinion online, so i have no clue what's true and whats not. All the guitars i listed below are around 200€. What do you think of them and what else do you suggest.

IBANEZ GRG121DX -
Mahogany body
GRG maple neck
Bound rosewood fretboard
Sharktooth inlays
24 jumbo frets
2x IBZ-6 humbuckers
Fixed bridge
Black hardware
Black Finish

IBANEZ GRG170DX -
Basswood Body
GRG1 Maple Neck
24 Medium Frets
Rosewood Fretboard
FAT-10 Bridge
PSND1(H) neck pickup, PSNDS(S) Mid Pickup, PSND2(H) Bridge Pickup

IBANEZ GAX30 -
GAX Neck
Agathis Body
Large Frets
Fixed Bridge
PSND1 Neck and PSND2 Bridge Humbuckers

STAGG G300TCH -
2 x Humbucker w/ nickel covers
22 frets w/ pearloid inlays
fixed bridge

STAGG L400BK -
Pickups: 2 x Humbucker w/ gold-plated nickel cover
Pickup Selector Switch: 3-way
Arch Top w/ B&W binding
Body: Solid Alder - Neck: Hard Maple set neck
Fingerboard: Rosewood
22 frets
Bridge: fixed Tune-O-Matic-style
Machine heads: Diecast, gold-plated nickel

YAMAHA PACIFICA 112RM -
22 frets
S/S/H pickups
Solid Alder Body
Maple Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard

Karel · 10-15-2016, 01:20 AM

I'm looking to buy an Ibanez premium Bass. Still not sure which one though... Also, 5 or 6 string? Is it worth it going for the extra string? (Have a 5'er now)

aimlesslywandering · 01-21-2017, 01:28 AM

I'm looking for a solid beginner instrument to learn the basics of music making/theory and have fun in my off time. I process enough returns on super entry level equipment that I'm willing to save up for something closer to the mid range.

What instrument should an guy that likes Pop music start off on?

03-28-2016, 12:33 PM	#157 (permalink)
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10-06-2016, 04:56 PM	#158 (permalink)
Snatsnoff Groupie Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 2	Need hjelp ppl. I need help. I've never played a guitar before and i want to start on a electric guitar. I'm really into old school rock. I've heard that i shouldn't start with a guitar which has whammy bar. But what the hell do i know, all i know is by reading online, everyone has a different opinion online, so i have no clue what's true and whats not. All the guitars i listed below are around 200€. What do you think of them and what else do you suggest. IBANEZ GRG121DX - Mahogany body GRG maple neck Bound rosewood fretboard Sharktooth inlays 24 jumbo frets 2x IBZ-6 humbuckers Fixed bridge Black hardware Black Finish IBANEZ GRG170DX - Basswood Body GRG1 Maple Neck 24 Medium Frets Rosewood Fretboard FAT-10 Bridge PSND1(H) neck pickup, PSNDS(S) Mid Pickup, PSND2(H) Bridge Pickup IBANEZ GAX30 - GAX Neck Agathis Body Large Frets Fixed Bridge PSND1 Neck and PSND2 Bridge Humbuckers STAGG G300TCH - 2 x Humbucker w/ nickel covers 22 frets w/ pearloid inlays fixed bridge STAGG L400BK - Pickups: 2 x Humbucker w/ gold-plated nickel cover Pickup Selector Switch: 3-way Arch Top w/ B&W binding Body: Solid Alder - Neck: Hard Maple set neck Fingerboard: Rosewood 22 frets Bridge: fixed Tune-O-Matic-style Machine heads: Diecast, gold-plated nickel YAMAHA PACIFICA 112RM - 22 frets S/S/H pickups Solid Alder Body Maple Neck Rosewood Fingerboard

01-04-2016, 12:42 PM	#151 (permalink)
SilverFlute Groupie Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2	How much would a student alto sax cost?

03-28-2016, 08:30 AM	#154 (permalink)
Lu-Cuss Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Wired Posts: 55	I guess this is more of a request for identification than it is a recommendation, but there's no other good sticky thread so I guess I'll just post here. Apologies if this isn't the place for it. There's this stab sound that I can't even describe, seems like it was used a lot in the 80s and 90s, but I don't have any idea what it's from originally, but I'd really like to use it myself. You can hear it in all these songs, which I think is enough to identify it. 46 seconds in 2 minutes 27 seconds in right at the beginning

03-28-2016, 10:51 AM	#156 (permalink)
Lu-Cuss Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Wired Posts: 55	"The orchestra hit has been described as popular music's equivalent to the Wilhelm scream.[5]" wow I feel stupid for not knowing that now. Thanks

10-15-2016, 01:20 AM	#159 (permalink)
Karel Groupie Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 1	I'm looking to buy an Ibanez premium Bass. Still not sure which one though... Also, 5 or 6 string? Is it worth it going for the extra string? (Have a 5'er now)

01-21-2017, 01:28 AM	#160 (permalink)
aimlesslywandering Groupie Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 2	I'm looking for a solid beginner instrument to learn the basics of music making/theory and have fun in my off time. I process enough returns on super entry level equipment that I'm willing to save up for something closer to the mid range. What instrument should an guy that likes Pop music start off on?