Baxter & Jonathan, you are the best! When you mentioned the lights and smoke machine, it took me back to 1977. I worked at Lafayette Radio Electronics and had access and an employee discount for electrical & electronic component. I made a light show with towers, floor lights and strobes. I also made a dry ice smoke machine with an old Coleman cooler, a boxer fan and 4" 90 degree drain pipe fittings. The first time I tested it was in our practice room and I filled the room with massive amounts of CO2. Now that I am an engineer, I realize how close I was to ending the posterity of three families. It still brings tears to my eyes thinking of the awesomeness. Next time I travel to the south and If I'm near your town, I would love to take you out for lunch. The service and entertainment you provide with you videos can not go under appreciated.
When I was 14 in ‘82 my guitar teacher had a Metal band (of which a few members went on to different levels of musical fame), and I was sort of their kid mascot who ran their lights. My teacher soundproofed (as best he could) his living room into a practice space. He had 2 Marshall full stacks consisting of 50 watt JCM 800 heads / Lead 1960 A/B cabinets. He played an Ibanez Rocket Roll V and sometimes a sister Destroyer. I’m telling you, there’s NOTHING as magical as two full Marshall stacks at volume in a confined space. That set my mental benchmark for tone. When I’d go home to my secondhand solid state Kustom combo, I’d cry. You can’t get the full, true Marshall type experience out of a single 12” speaker. It’s the difference between watching a film on a TV with a surround sound audio system vs just using the TV’s built in mono speaker alone. It’s all about pushing air. Ironically I’m currently enjoying having a 12watt Chris Stapleton Princeton, but certainly not for Rock. I have a Marshall powered half stack too.
After Baxter mentioned that he’s never had a Marshall half stack but wanted one someday I could tell he was thinking about it during the rest of the show. 👍🎸
I must admit that using in ears has meant I have not had to strain my voice trying to sing loud enough to hear myself as well as offering some protection against our drummer! It was on the advice of an audiologist, who said my hearing of some frequencies was low for my age and in his professional opinion was down to cymbals.
@@ToddTheJoker NICE Todd!!!! I’ve got the regular vintera 60s in surf green, the pickups the nice thicker 60s profile neck….. welcome to the club brother!! 👍
I don't buy more than I can carry from my car to the stage in one trip. It saves time, effort, space on stage and in the car. I'm happy to play what is only essential to every gig.
Got to say that in-ear is really becoming something I can't live without. Just taking them out and sitting close to an acoustic drum kit and my ears start to ring. I think the best part of in-ear, besides being able to hear yourself, is that you cut the volume of practice and gigs down to a decibel level that doesn't leave tinnitus for the next day (or forever for those who have it). I really think the perception is it's overkill, but really to protect your long term hearing, I think it should be the price of entry for playing in a band.
Yep. The venues with good enough acoustics, wedges and a good sound guy and you won't get ear fatigue are the exception. Not worth ringing ears if you can avoid it.
My family doesn't understand that different guitars sound and play differently and are used for different things- so they don't understand why I need even 2 guitars- they think 1 should be enough. I try to explain to them I listen to both blues and classic rock and heavier stuff like Metallica, Tool, etc., etc. I can't play Master of Puppets or Schism on the same guitar I use to play Steely Dan or Pink Floyd. But they think that's just excuses, that in reality I just like having multiple guitars. So, I've learned now when I get a new guitar, just put it in the collection and don't say anything- none of them even notice. I've added 3 guitars to the collection over the last year and not one of them has noticed. And I've sat right in front of them playing the new guitars- they just think it's one I've always had. It's awesome. Same for amps or pedals- just don't say anything, they won't notice.
Angus Young considers his wireles unit an essential part of his sound. A good unit actually transfers more signal than a cable, which will have capacitance. Some wireless systems have a setting to mimic the signal loss of using a cable because some people didn't realize they liked a little high end roll-off. Setzer uses and extra long cable because he likes the capacitance.
Wireless is great when you are doing sound and playing in the band. Wireless and a digital Mackie board is a life saver. Also in-ears help a lot if you want to protect your hearing.
As far as a wireless guitar system goes I was constantly tripping over the cables, getting tangled up and as you get older your balance is getting worse so for a little over $100.00 I bought the x-vive wireless system. The sound is perfect, easy to use comes in very handy for sound checks I’ve played double 4 hr gigs in one day and enough charge for both. I don’t have to worry about moving around anymore.
Another wireless user here. As mentioned by others below, I play on small stages and it helps my klutzy self from getting tangled up in cables. It's a Line 6 G90 so sound quality is not an issue. I also run FOH but typically only step out front once at the beginning of the gig. (I've got mixer snapshots saved for all the venues we play, so we very seldom do more than a line check these days.) Back in the early '80s when I was touring I was an early adopter of wireless systems. Had a Samson and it was a hot mess, but I used it because they were novel at the time. You haven't lived until you're running full speed around a huge club and some punter decides to trip you as you run past. I wiped out two tables full of drinks on my way to the floor that night. Good times...good times.
As a fairly older player who’s new to playing and being in a band. I made the worst mistakes when I first started playing you could make. Bought the quarter stack black star 60. To this day I’ve never played anywhere including out doors where I could actually crank that thing above a three and super heavy. Bought a vibrolux lighter but still heavy same thing. Went to a synergy system. Whole bunches lighter still have the stack sound. Still have the fender sound. 15 pounds with the rack mount case. One trip with two guitars and and my amp in and out. To HELL with carrying all that heavy crap. Wore out before you play and seriously considering selling right there to not have to haul it back to the car.
In-ear monitors can save your hearing by blocking out the louder amps and letting you hear everything at a lower level. I know a famous drummer who is nearly deaf in one ear and loves having in ear monitors now.
I don't get the static people give for them sometimes. If you have to stand next to mains or near the crash symbol all night, you appreciate being able to hear after the show. Probably don't need them for the local open mic night jam, but if you are getting paid, you should do what you need to do to sound as best as you can.
1. Wireless - Definitely, definitely not a need, but I do appreciate it. Especially, on cramped stages and spaces. 2. IEMs - Honestly, the main reason I like it as a younger player is for ear protection. Our practice space is small and I want to do my best to prevent tinnitus 3. Two Tiered Pedalboard - I agree, except I built one to hold my Helix LT with auxiliary pedals to fit inside of a pedaltrain case I already had, so it doesn't count :D 4. Full Stack - Agreed. But they do look cool. 2x12 is the biggest I'll go for live gigs 5. Guitars - I hate to say it, but I agree. Which I hate, because they are so many classic guitars that I want to own for the sake of owning, but I have to stop myself if I feel like I'm not going to play it very much. Just vanity at that point BONUS - Agreed, but that's because lights are freaking expensive. I've got other gear to buy ;)
Things I have that I rarely use: string winder, tone pipes (were with my Dad's guitar), two slides (I'm crap at slide), four electric tuners (I only use one), oh so many songbooks (some of them I use and play!).
Wireless is great for home use as you can walk around get things answer the phone etc. No cord to trip over on the couch, play outside without moving your amp around ;)
I saw Huey Lewis and the news opening up for 38 Special in 1983. HL guitarist Johnny Colla was all over the stage. He even played from the top of the the lightning frames. No cable. It almost looked fake because it was the first guitar I had ever seen played wireless.
Around 6:00 you guys talk about full stacks... half stacks... what we need is a built-in full stack in the living room floor with only the head and a quarter stack showing, and you can operate a 'stack elevator' to raise the built-in portion hidden under the floor to go to half stack and full stack spec at the touch of a button :p No tone if you don't have this.
You caught me on two. I live in the country and wireless is fun to play around with. The other is my full stack amp. I’ve had it since high school. I’ll never get rid of it. I play on a Paul Reed Smith Archon 50 now. 🤘
As a bassist, I gigged with my GK stack for years. Now I'm an old fart, I can't haul it around anymore. I use a Rumble 500 now direct to the PA. So much better all around. Thanks guys
In Ears, Racks, and wireless systems are definitely needed when you get into a successful touring situation. Having consistency in your monitoring gives a band a huge level of confidence and freedom on stage. Stacks and even 212s are no longer needed. A 50w 112 will be more than enough for any shows now.
I had a Randall 100Watt solid state half stack which was an OK amp. It was plenty loud, not cool when you have to move it from a show to your house at 2:00 am though. I used a 50Watt Marshall combo that never moved at our drummer's place for rehearsals. That was in 2006 & 2007. The Marshall Combo sounded like I blew the speaker if I switched to the neck humbucker on the clean channel no worries though it was my brother's & he won it in a contest.
Good show. I agree with a lot. My band was a warm-up for mega hit songwriter Billy Joe Shaver. I had a $2000 Martin. He said nice guitar. For the road he had 2 Baby Taylors and 1 Baby Martin. None over $300. So... I thought, Hey, if I can ever write a hit song, I'm gonna' get me a Lil' baby Martin too.
I just bought a '65 Super Reverb Reissue, mostly because I have always wanted one. A Marshall half stack would be wonderful 🤔🤗, maybe... Thanks guys and Best Regards.
Here's what I find ironic about Marshall Stacks; back in the hair metal 80's my friend had a JCM 800 with two 4×12 cabs. I had a 64 Fender Bandmaster with a 2×15 cab. I was not thrilled with the Fender because it was super clean even at full volume, but it was rated at 60 watts RMS and with both amps cranked yeah the Marshall was loud but you could still clearly hear the clean tone from that Bandmaster cutting through the signal.
Video idea; finish your 'history of Fender Amps" you guys started last year, you covered the 50's and early 60's but lets go black face, to silverface and end in the 80's!
You got me motivated!! I've still got my full stack I bought in 76!! I'm going to dig it out and rock the friggin house!! I'll send you guys some pics!! I need to talk to you too, I need another guitar maybe you can find it for me? You guys always make my day brighter!! Thanks!!
I'm going to piggyback off my earlier story. One night late Jazz great Pat Martino was playing at a jazz club that held maybe held 250 people and didn't like the amp provided. Paf, one the nicest guys in the world, wanted a 4 12 cabinet or he wasn't playing that night. It struck me funny, but jazz players like "head room" and Pat liked lots of head room. Great show and I can't disagree with any of it (this show, not Pat's all though he always was good. Next time guys.
Albert Collins used to walk around on a cable. Legend has it that he once went to the pizza place next door and ordered a pizza in the middle of a song - playing all the way. Brian May also used to play on a lead on those massive Queen stages. I think it had something to do with the cable needing to go into the treble booster at the time (complicated story).
How about isolation cabinets? Years ago when you wanted to record on your own you're choices were blowing your hearing out, run through a load box with some form of "speaker simulator," which is more or less rolling off some highs and maybe a little compression; or an isolation cabinet. IR cabs, being able to run preamps into an interface…etc. They've just gotten so good that I don't think you "need" to run through cabinets for recording. And I'm saying this having been an amp builder and tech for 15+ years. You couldn't have been able to force me to say digital is close enough if you were to flay my skin off then dragged me through molten iron.
For smaller bar gigs where they do not provide stage lighting, it's a good idea to own at least 4 LED PAR's so you're not playing in the dark. Couple hundred bucks and you can fit them all in a carry-on bag.
First time watching you guys, awesome! BUT some of us just collect them because we like em. I am a so so player, but I love my guitars, pieces of art! Your right, but, collectors.
To the light thing for live performances that's a yes but don't go nuts. One or two D.J. lasers are good. If you can find an old rotating space heater that you take the heater off to get to the base is great for setting one of the lasers on so it's not in a stationary position. Be careful however that you don't zap a bandmates eyes. Place carefully! Check Home Depot right after Christmas for the light projectors that go on sale. Not the ones that project Santa and his reindeer but the colored and multicolored ones. You can wire up simple foot activated switches (the materials for these are also at Home Depot) to turn them on and off. Another thing I did for my band's lighting is mounted 4, three foot pieces of 1 inch PVC pipe going vertical on a wood base and then with clear packing tape, attached rope lights vertically. They usually come with a remote control switch with several different variations in lighting patterns so you can coordinate it with the song. Don't over do it and set up 27 lights. You won't have time in a typical bar gig for set up and tear down. Just two or three per gig. That way you can rotate the order and do something slightly different with each show. Lastly, a good projector with a video is awesome and you can leave it run for the set.
Three tips: what is their budget first, then what kind of guitar body style doing see here that you admire, and then focus on wether it fits body and hands properly. Remember, it’s a musical tool and acquired taste.
I agree with that part about a certain amount of guitars. I have an Explorer for blues and country (because of the sustain from the massive body), a Soloist for rhythm stuff (the thin neck makes chording easier for me), an SE for lead (and every genre under the sun), and an acoustic (for writing arpeggios) and it's done me really well.
I had a wireless setup in college just so I could go out in the crowd. I made sure to put it to use. So much fun! It got stolen at some point and I haven't gotten another, but I don't play out much currently. No fun at home 😅
We don't need another guitar or amp but oh do we though. I own a 1983 JCM800 2203 half stack. It's amazing but almost never play it. I still need it lol
I had a wireless system for a couple years, once I realized I never left a 10 foot radius while on stage, I decided to just get a 15ft cable. I took a pretty big loss on the resale of the wireless system- it was a total bummer all around.
Middle pickup? My favorite guitar only has a bridge. Two I kinda understand. I also don’t need a tone control on the guitar, if it has one it stays on 10, there’s one on the amp sooo… and I’ll skip the EQ on the acoustic.
Multiple pickups. I think there is a genuine value in learning not to depend on pickups to alter or contrast your tone. That said, it is so much more easier and satisfying to have those options available.
3:38 I thought that was normal for years, the only thing I could really key in on were the drums. I couldn't hear jack most nights and relied on knowing my parts and listening to the drummer. I have a cheap wireless that I never use, it's funky at best
If you move around, you NEED A WIRELESS! If you just stand there and not do much? No! You can't do multiple spins with a cable. You can't jump and run from one side of the stage to another with a cable. You NEED a wireless to do that.
The number of distortion pedals on my board is completely unnecessary. Two would be plenty for what I do, but I’ve got four on the board. I freaking love them all.
In-ears are 100% a good thing- in the right context! Church gigs with higher production and click tracks need them. Rock gigs at a bar do not :) I love both options
The guitars part you nailed. Guitarists are some of the most ridiculous consumers/ collectors. I’ve met so many dudes who hardly play but love to show off all of their gear. I get it guitars are awesome. The monitor part I disagree with. My g string slips out of tune every third song so I need to be able to hear what’s going on.
Get something like white lithium grease or nut sauce. I play alot of gigs and do lots of bends on my Les Pauls and for the most part they stay in tune. ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
I got a Roadie 2 as a gift and really if you’re using it to just wind strings, it’s not necessary IMO. I do like mine for trying out different tones I can get from changing to a drop D or some other tone change. Obviously there’s easier ways to do it, especially if you’ve been playing for awhile. But for myself I do enjoy the convenience of it for that. If it’s just a standard tuning though then it’s not necessary really. It is a nice gift though! I wouldn’t buy one myself, but as a gift it’s great. I also got a Mustang Micro to mess around with to play or practice at home. That was also a gift that I’d probably not buy myself, but it’s awesome to get for a gift! And that Mustang Micro is gonna be more useful to most people in the long run.
Wireless is a must...it allows me to walk over and smack the drummer when he needs it without putting my guitar in the stand. LOL Also... it's faster to grab a beer from the fridge. IEM....agree 100% I don't use a lot of pedals, but I do see an advantage to a two-tier pedal board. Small amp head into a reactive load/impulse response device is all you need for most venues. I've probably owned about seventy guitars. I have about twenty now. I basically play two of them most of the time. I appreciate what they are, that's why I hold on to them.
Baxter & Jonathan, you are the best! When you mentioned the lights and smoke machine, it took me back to 1977. I worked at Lafayette Radio Electronics and had access and an employee discount for electrical & electronic component. I made a light show with towers, floor lights and strobes. I also made a dry ice smoke machine with an old Coleman cooler, a boxer fan and 4" 90 degree drain pipe fittings. The first time I tested it was in our practice room and I filled the room with massive amounts of CO2. Now that I am an engineer, I realize how close I was to ending the posterity of three families. It still brings tears to my eyes thinking of the awesomeness. Next time I travel to the south and If I'm near your town, I would love to take you out for lunch. The service and entertainment you provide with you videos can not go under appreciated.
When I was 14 in ‘82 my guitar teacher had a Metal band (of which a few members went on to different levels of musical fame), and I was sort of their kid mascot who ran their lights. My teacher soundproofed (as best he could) his living room into a practice space. He had 2 Marshall full stacks consisting of 50 watt JCM 800 heads / Lead 1960 A/B cabinets. He played an Ibanez Rocket Roll V and sometimes a sister Destroyer. I’m telling you, there’s NOTHING as magical as two full Marshall stacks at volume in a confined space. That set my mental benchmark for tone. When I’d go home to my secondhand solid state Kustom combo, I’d cry. You can’t get the full, true Marshall type experience out of a single 12” speaker. It’s the difference between watching a film on a TV with a surround sound audio system vs just using the TV’s built in mono speaker alone. It’s all about pushing air. Ironically I’m currently enjoying having a 12watt Chris Stapleton Princeton, but certainly not for Rock. I have a Marshall powered half stack too.
My wife thinks I have too many guitars, but I don’t even have one of each!
After Baxter mentioned that he’s never had a Marshall half stack but wanted one someday I could tell he was thinking about it during the rest of the show. 👍🎸
@Mars I still have that setup and it is great.❤
Im using a SV20h its really good for the money, sounds even better with the 1x12 Mesa EVM12L
I must admit that using in ears has meant I have not had to strain my voice trying to sing loud enough to hear myself as well as offering some protection against our drummer! It was on the advice of an audiologist, who said my hearing of some frequencies was low for my age and in his professional opinion was down to cymbals.
I just got a Vintera Roadworn 60s strat yesterday, pretty sure I NEED that!
Definitely.
@@scottbrower9052 Definitely!
@@ToddTheJoker NICE Todd!!!! I’ve got the regular vintera 60s in surf green, the pickups the nice thicker 60s profile neck….. welcome to the club brother!! 👍
@@magesticpenguin2184 Thanks, I have the Nitro Fire Mist Gold strat with the hotter 60's pickups..love the neck!
@@ToddTheJoker yeah fire mist gold is such a sweet finish bro, great choice 👍
I think the best is to keep things as analog and simple as possible. Tube amp of course ☺️ the perfect imperfection is what makes music charming.
I don't buy more than I can carry from my car to the stage in one trip. It saves time, effort, space on stage and in the car. I'm happy to play what is only essential to every gig.
DAMN you!!!! I have 39 guitars and convinced my wife I needed them
Got to say that in-ear is really becoming something I can't live without. Just taking them out and sitting close to an acoustic drum kit and my ears start to ring. I think the best part of in-ear, besides being able to hear yourself, is that you cut the volume of practice and gigs down to a decibel level that doesn't leave tinnitus for the next day (or forever for those who have it). I really think the perception is it's overkill, but really to protect your long term hearing, I think it should be the price of entry for playing in a band.
Yep. The venues with good enough acoustics, wedges and a good sound guy and you won't get ear fatigue are the exception. Not worth ringing ears if you can avoid it.
I agree with the tiered pedal board for gigging. If it's your at home board, go as big as you want!
This is about the only non-acoustic channel I watch. Thank you for reminding me why I rarely play electric guitar.
Make me a deal on a Tele?
Don't stop making top five lists, please. I love watching you guys talk about guitar stuff!
My family doesn't understand that different guitars sound and play differently and are used for different things- so they don't understand why I need even 2 guitars- they think 1 should be enough. I try to explain to them I listen to both blues and classic rock and heavier stuff like Metallica, Tool, etc., etc. I can't play Master of Puppets or Schism on the same guitar I use to play Steely Dan or Pink Floyd. But they think that's just excuses, that in reality I just like having multiple guitars. So, I've learned now when I get a new guitar, just put it in the collection and don't say anything- none of them even notice. I've added 3 guitars to the collection over the last year and not one of them has noticed. And I've sat right in front of them playing the new guitars- they just think it's one I've always had. It's awesome. Same for amps or pedals- just don't say anything, they won't notice.
Angus Young considers his wireles unit an essential part of his sound. A good unit actually transfers more signal than a cable, which will have capacitance. Some wireless systems have a setting to mimic the signal loss of using a cable because some people didn't realize they liked a little high end roll-off. Setzer uses and extra long cable because he likes the capacitance.
Solo Dallas Schaffer. It’s what gave him his sound and ability to run around!
✌️🤪🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Wireless is great when you are doing sound and playing in the band. Wireless and a digital Mackie board is a life saver. Also in-ears help a lot if you want to protect your hearing.
As far as a wireless guitar system goes I was constantly tripping over the cables, getting tangled up and as you get older your balance is getting worse so for a little over $100.00 I bought the x-vive wireless system. The sound is perfect, easy to use comes in very handy for sound checks I’ve played double 4 hr gigs in one day and enough charge for both. I don’t have to worry about moving around anymore.
Once I played some legit AC/DC riffs through a full stack, life made so much sense
Another wireless user here. As mentioned by others below, I play on small stages and it helps my klutzy self from getting tangled up in cables. It's a Line 6 G90 so sound quality is not an issue. I also run FOH but typically only step out front once at the beginning of the gig. (I've got mixer snapshots saved for all the venues we play, so we very seldom do more than a line check these days.) Back in the early '80s when I was touring I was an early adopter of wireless systems. Had a Samson and it was a hot mess, but I used it because they were novel at the time. You haven't lived until you're running full speed around a huge club and some punter decides to trip you as you run past. I wiped out two tables full of drinks on my way to the floor that night. Good times...good times.
I also have less than 35 guitars. I thought I might have a problem, but clearly I do not. Thank You.
As a fairly older player who’s new to playing and being in a band. I made the worst mistakes when I first started playing you could make. Bought the quarter stack black star 60. To this day I’ve never played anywhere including out doors where I could actually crank that thing above a three and super heavy. Bought a vibrolux lighter but still heavy same thing. Went to a synergy system. Whole bunches lighter still have the stack sound. Still have the fender sound. 15 pounds with the rack mount case. One trip with two guitars and and my amp in and out. To HELL with carrying all that heavy crap. Wore out before you play and seriously considering selling right there to not have to haul it back to the car.
You two are one of the best comedy double acts I’ve seen in a long time 😂
"35 guitars, 34 is fine." You probably don't need them. I'm almost double at that. Guilty, but it feels so good to have all that wood.
In-ear monitors can save your hearing by blocking out the louder amps and letting you hear everything at a lower level. I know a famous drummer who is nearly deaf in one ear and loves having in ear monitors now.
I don't get the static people give for them sometimes. If you have to stand next to mains or near the crash symbol all night, you appreciate being able to hear after the show. Probably don't need them for the local open mic night jam, but if you are getting paid, you should do what you need to do to sound as best as you can.
Life is short - get what you WANT
1. Wireless - Definitely, definitely not a need, but I do appreciate it. Especially, on cramped stages and spaces.
2. IEMs - Honestly, the main reason I like it as a younger player is for ear protection. Our practice space is small and I want to do my best to prevent tinnitus
3. Two Tiered Pedalboard - I agree, except I built one to hold my Helix LT with auxiliary pedals to fit inside of a pedaltrain case I already had, so it doesn't count :D
4. Full Stack - Agreed. But they do look cool. 2x12 is the biggest I'll go for live gigs
5. Guitars - I hate to say it, but I agree. Which I hate, because they are so many classic guitars that I want to own for the sake of owning, but I have to stop myself if I feel like I'm not going to play it very much. Just vanity at that point
BONUS - Agreed, but that's because lights are freaking expensive. I've got other gear to buy ;)
Things I have that I rarely use: string winder, tone pipes (were with my Dad's guitar), two slides (I'm crap at slide), four electric tuners (I only use one), oh so many songbooks (some of them I use and play!).
String winder number one answer.
i've never heard of tone pipes. i'm guessing i don't need em. haha.
@@savethedandelions Think a set of pan pipes, only there are 6 of them, each pitched for a guitar string in standard tuning
@@savethedandelions They were small plastic or metal pipes with reeds in, six of them, one each for E-A-D-G-B-E. For tuning to.
You guys are right, 2 electrics and an acoustic. Single coils, humbuckers, and acoustic.
Wireless is great for home use as you can walk around get things answer the phone etc. No cord to trip over on the couch, play outside without moving your amp around ;)
I saw Huey Lewis and the news opening up for 38 Special in 1983. HL guitarist Johnny Colla was all over the stage. He even played from the top of the the lightning frames. No cable. It almost looked fake because it was the first guitar I had ever seen played wireless.
I hate having stuff in my ears, but I could go for over ear headphones
Baxter and Jonathan, you guys are great together. Really enjoy your content. And you do need a Marshall half stack in the living room :)
Around 6:00 you guys talk about full stacks... half stacks... what we need is a built-in full stack in the living room floor with only the head and a quarter stack showing, and you can operate a 'stack elevator' to raise the built-in portion hidden under the floor to go to half stack and full stack spec at the touch of a button :p No tone if you don't have this.
You caught me on two. I live in the country and wireless is fun to play around with. The other is my full stack amp. I’ve had it since high school. I’ll never get rid of it. I play on a Paul Reed Smith Archon 50 now. 🤘
As a bassist, I gigged with my GK stack for years. Now I'm an old fart, I can't haul it around anymore. I use a Rumble 500 now direct to the PA. So much better all around. Thanks guys
Ya know what's funny is when you have a Half Stack in your Room for Practice...the Neighbors LOVED me...
I would like you guys to do a list of things you purchased that are collecting dust. For me, it would be two amp stands.
I use amp stands when they are available
I want one for at home
I thought I had everything I needed until I read your post >:P
Lots of pedals, amps and guitars - gathering dust *sigh*.... Lots of happy guitar dealers with my money 😂
I don’t need a Sunn model T but I really want one.
In Ears, Racks, and wireless systems are definitely needed when you get into a successful touring situation.
Having consistency in your monitoring gives a band a huge level of confidence and freedom on stage.
Stacks and even 212s are no longer needed. A 50w 112 will be more than enough for any shows now.
What if you want to pass a guitar down to your grandchildren that you played and you have 12 grandchildren that play?
I had a Randall 100Watt solid state half stack which was an OK amp. It was plenty loud, not cool when you have to move it from a show to your house at 2:00 am though. I used a 50Watt Marshall combo that never moved at our drummer's place for rehearsals. That was in 2006 & 2007. The Marshall Combo sounded like I blew the speaker if I switched to the neck humbucker on the clean channel no worries though it was my brother's & he won it in a contest.
Baxter=chihuahua-greatest analogy of all time.
After watching too many videos of myself having to adjust or fight a cord, I got myself a wireless. Never looked back. I move too much on stage.
It is getting to where you have to use in-ears at most of the bars down on Broadway here in Nashville.
Good show. I agree with a lot. My band was a warm-up for mega hit songwriter Billy Joe Shaver. I had a $2000 Martin. He said nice guitar. For the road he had 2 Baby Taylors and 1 Baby Martin. None over $300. So... I thought, Hey, if I can ever write a hit song, I'm gonna' get me a Lil' baby Martin too.
People and Their Problems is one of the greatest songs ever. Billy Joe was awesome.
Lights make you sound better!
I don't need to watch your vids but it is fun!
It’s called G.A.S. , gear acquisition syndrome. I’m not sure it’s treatable but it sure is fun.😂
I just bought a '65 Super Reverb Reissue, mostly because I have always wanted one. A Marshall half stack would be wonderful 🤔🤗, maybe... Thanks guys and Best Regards.
Here's what I find ironic about Marshall Stacks; back in the hair metal 80's my friend had a JCM 800 with two 4×12 cabs. I had a 64 Fender Bandmaster with a 2×15 cab. I was not thrilled with the Fender because it was super clean even at full volume, but it was rated at 60 watts RMS and with both amps cranked yeah the Marshall was loud but you could still clearly hear the clean tone from that Bandmaster cutting through the signal.
I own 11 4x12" speaker cabs.
Personalized guitar picks.
Video idea; finish your 'history of Fender Amps" you guys started last year, you covered the 50's and early 60's but lets go black face, to silverface and end in the 80's!
Why end in the 80s?
What about the cool Custom Shop amps that came out in the 90s like the Vibro King and the Rumble bass amp?
I still gig a Marshall half stack all the time, it sucks to move around but it's amazing to use
You got me motivated!! I've still got my full stack I bought in 76!! I'm going to dig it out and rock the friggin house!! I'll send you guys some pics!! I need to talk to you too, I need another guitar maybe you can find it for me? You guys always make my day brighter!! Thanks!!
I'm going to piggyback off my earlier story. One night late Jazz great Pat Martino was playing at a jazz club that held maybe held 250 people and didn't like the amp provided. Paf, one the nicest guys in the world, wanted a 4 12 cabinet or he wasn't playing that night. It struck me funny, but jazz players like "head room" and Pat liked lots of head room. Great show and I can't disagree with any of it (this show, not Pat's all though he always was good. Next time guys.
Albert Collins used to walk around on a cable. Legend has it that he once went to the pizza place next door and ordered a pizza in the middle of a song - playing all the way.
Brian May also used to play on a lead on those massive Queen stages. I think it had something to do with the cable needing to go into the treble booster at the time (complicated story).
How about isolation cabinets? Years ago when you wanted to record on your own you're choices were blowing your hearing out, run through a load box with some form of "speaker simulator," which is more or less rolling off some highs and maybe a little compression; or an isolation cabinet. IR cabs, being able to run preamps into an interface…etc. They've just gotten so good that I don't think you "need" to run through cabinets for recording. And I'm saying this having been an amp builder and tech for 15+ years. You couldn't have been able to force me to say digital is close enough if you were to flay my skin off then dragged me through molten iron.
Top 5 Ideas: 1)…to sell a guitar; 2)…to change your strings; 3)…to change your frets; 4)…to change your pickups
For smaller bar gigs where they do not provide stage lighting, it's a good idea to own at least 4 LED PAR's so you're not playing in the dark. Couple hundred bucks and you can fit them all in a carry-on bag.
First time watching you guys, awesome! BUT some of us just collect them because we like em. I am a so so player, but I love my guitars, pieces of art! Your right, but, collectors.
To the light thing for live performances that's a yes but don't go nuts. One or two D.J. lasers are good. If you can find an old rotating space heater that you take the heater off to get to the base is great for setting one of the lasers on so it's not in a stationary position. Be careful however that you don't zap a bandmates eyes. Place carefully! Check Home Depot right after Christmas for the light projectors that go on sale. Not the ones that project Santa and his reindeer but the colored and multicolored ones. You can wire up simple foot activated switches (the materials for these are also at Home Depot) to turn them on and off. Another thing I did for my band's lighting is mounted 4, three foot pieces of 1 inch PVC pipe going vertical on a wood base and then with clear packing tape, attached rope lights vertically. They usually come with a remote control switch with several different variations in lighting patterns so you can coordinate it with the song. Don't over do it and set up 27 lights. You won't have time in a typical bar gig for set up and tear down. Just two or three per gig. That way you can rotate the order and do something slightly different with each show. Lastly, a good projector with a video is awesome and you can leave it run for the set.
I’ve been wanting a Marshall half stack my whole guitar playing life. The only thing stopping me is how the hell I’d transport it.
Don’t forget the road cases
As a church musician I almost threw my phone when he said in ears. 😂
Three tips: what is their budget first, then what kind of guitar body style doing see here that you admire, and then focus on wether it fits body and hands properly. Remember, it’s a musical tool and acquired taste.
I agree with that part about a certain amount of guitars. I have an Explorer for blues and country (because of the sustain from the massive body), a Soloist for rhythm stuff (the thin neck makes chording easier for me), an SE for lead (and every genre under the sun), and an acoustic (for writing arpeggios) and it's done me really well.
I rock a full stack for my death metal band, it's the way electric guitar was meant to be heard, there is no comparison to my ear.
How are you going to throw an impromptu concert for your neighbors without these things? Plus all of this instantly turns you into Eddie Van Halen.
I had a wireless setup in college just so I could go out in the crowd. I made sure to put it to use. So much fun! It got stolen at some point and I haven't gotten another, but I don't play out much currently. No fun at home 😅
Never thought I would say this before, but Baxter hair looks good. Like, I'm actually envious.
oh now i feel bad after 1:10
We don't need another guitar or amp but oh do we though. I own a 1983 JCM800 2203 half stack. It's amazing but almost never play it. I still need it lol
Another thing you don't need is 90's soap opera audio in your uploads.
I had a wireless system for a couple years, once I realized I never left a 10 foot radius while on stage, I decided to just get a 15ft cable. I took a pretty big loss on the resale of the wireless system- it was a total bummer all around.
Thanks for making me feel less inferior for never having a Marshall half stack
Middle pickup? My favorite guitar only has a bridge. Two I kinda understand. I also don’t need a tone control on the guitar, if it has one it stays on 10, there’s one on the amp sooo… and I’ll skip the EQ on the acoustic.
"I'm not GD kneeling one more time" I LOL'ed on that one! So good!
What about a 12 string?
Multiple pickups. I think there is a genuine value in learning not to depend on pickups to alter or contrast your tone. That said, it is so much more easier and satisfying to have those options available.
Those Wireless Bluetooth units are great for practice! But, DON’T use them on stage. They DO run into signal issues with other devices.
We don’t need that always on EP Booster….but we do
My amp is my monitor, all I need to hear is me and the drummer
Thank god Im still about 15 short of 35...plenty more room left!
Wireless can be great on s small stage , less to trip over, having said that, I use the big fat curly cable now!
3:38 I thought that was normal for years, the only thing I could really key in on were the drums. I couldn't hear jack most nights and relied on knowing my parts and listening to the drummer.
I have a cheap wireless that I never use, it's funky at best
If you move around, you NEED A WIRELESS! If you just stand there and not do much? No! You can't do multiple spins with a cable. You can't jump and run from one side of the stage to another with a cable. You NEED a wireless to do that.
I still use a "stack" but only wired up two bottom speakers actually firing...it drives sound guys Crazy !!!
Its psychologically so awesome tho !!!
Love the new MTVish logo. And new hair. U guys needs a podcast or do u already have one? I think u guys are hilarious. Plus cool guitar stuff too. Lol
As a proud owner of a Marshall stack, I am unclear on your definition of “need”…
We don't need dozens of pedals...I can quit whenever I want!😂
The number of distortion pedals on my board is completely unnecessary. Two would be plenty for what I do, but I’ve got four on the board. I freaking love them all.
In-ears are 100% a good thing- in the right context! Church gigs with higher production and click tracks need them. Rock gigs at a bar do not :) I love both options
It’s going to be a weird year. Made the mistake of playing an auditorium without studio monitors and boy that was a mistake. Room size is key.
the jukebox hero had ONE guitar...
104. Yes, definitely have a problem. But a happy problem.
New T shirt 'Casino Guitars - Real change happens here'
All I heard was that up to 34 guitars is OK. 👍
The guitars part you nailed. Guitarists are some of the most ridiculous consumers/ collectors. I’ve met so many dudes who hardly play but love to show off all of their gear. I get it guitars are awesome. The monitor part I disagree with. My g string slips out of tune every third song so I need to be able to hear what’s going on.
Get something like white lithium grease or nut sauce. I play alot of gigs and do lots of bends on my Les Pauls and for the most part they stay in tune.
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I got a Roadie 2 as a gift and really if you’re using it to just wind strings, it’s not necessary IMO. I do like mine for trying out different tones I can get from changing to a drop D or some other tone change. Obviously there’s easier ways to do it, especially if you’ve been playing for awhile. But for myself I do enjoy the convenience of it for that. If it’s just a standard tuning though then it’s not necessary really.
It is a nice gift though! I wouldn’t buy one myself, but as a gift it’s great. I also got a Mustang Micro to mess around with to play or practice at home. That was also a gift that I’d probably not buy myself, but it’s awesome to get for a gift! And that Mustang Micro is gonna be more useful to most people in the long run.
Mustang micro is underrated for sure.
Wireless is a must...it allows me to walk over and smack the drummer when he needs it without putting my guitar in the stand. LOL Also... it's faster to grab a beer from the fridge.
IEM....agree 100%
I don't use a lot of pedals, but I do see an advantage to a two-tier pedal board.
Small amp head into a reactive load/impulse response device is all you need for most venues.
I've probably owned about seventy guitars. I have about twenty now. I basically play two of them most of the time.
I appreciate what they are, that's why I hold on to them.
Acoustics:
1. Small Body Finger Picker (M20, O18, CEO7, etc)
2. Medium Body For Fast Attack (OM28, M36, etc)
3. Medium Body Mid-Ranger (LG2)
4. Rosewood Dreadnaught (D28, D35, D55, etc)
5. Mohagany Dreadnaught (D18)
6. Slope Shoulder Dreadnaught (J45)
7. Jumbo (J185, SJ200, F55)
8. 12 String (F512)
9. Nylon (Doesn't matter)
10. Dedicated Hi Strung Small Body (Doesn't matter)
11. A Lowden (Any Lowden)
Electrics
12. Tele
13. Tele Custom
14. Tele Deluxe
15. Thinline Tele
16. Tele w/ B-Bender
17. Tele w/ G-Bender
18. Strat w/Maple Neck
19. Strat w/Rosewood Neck
20. Jazzmaster
21. Jaguar
22. Mustang
23. Gretsch w/Filtertrons
24. Gretsch w/Dynasonics
25. Gibson ES335
26. Gibson Les Paul
27. Gibson Les Paul w/P90s
28. Gibson SG
29. Epiphone Casino
30. Rickenbacker 360 12 String
31. Rickenbacker 330 6 String
32. Baritone (doesn't matter)
33. Something with Goldfoils
34. High Gain Metal Guitar (doesn't matter)
Hey you're right! I don't need 35 guitars. Looks like 34 is the magic number!
Nothing sounds like a Marshall Stack or half stack with Humbucker guitar