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  1. Originally posted by Alex:Here's a little piece of a song that I've been recording today. Still a rough mix, no reverb / delay and no vocals. I'll probably add a little keys, too. This is all my blue strat. The bass is a Korean Rickenbacker copy.

    www.freak-alex-band.com/DemoDez2008.mp3

    I noticed a small background hiss at the beginning that I still have to eliminate. And too heavy master compression again...

    Enjoy

    Alex


    Awesome... Nice bass playing! You should put an album out.
  3. That's pretty impressive man. Good for you.

  4. Actually it's not too impressive to record an album. Anyone with a computer can do it, and when he's done it a few times he can call himself a semi- professional. Even if I'm really proud of my own CD I still have to admit that I can't beat a proper professional production with the limitations of my home equipment and my self- taught know- how.

    And it's not too good for me - at least not in a financial way. The physical CD production costs money. I gave away a lot of free and promotional copies. In the end I never made any money with it, I ended up getting the cost back in and was happy. It was a little bit better in the days when we played live on a regular basis, but we mostly played for free, so our CD sales had to pay also for our car's gasoline. But now there just aren't enough people knowing my music and visiting my site. So thanks for giving me the opportunity for a post of shameless self- advertising.



    Alex
  5. Right, the Explorer is officially on its way! Should have it by Saturday with any luck, maybe even Friday if extremely lucky, and if not Monday lol. Either way, I'm absolutely buzzing! lol.
  6. Originally posted by WojBhoy:Right, the Explorer is officially on its way! Should have it by Saturday with any luck, maybe even Friday if extremely lucky, and if not Monday lol. Either way, I'm absolutely buzzing! lol.

    Give us sound clips when it's arrived! And pics!

    Actually I never played an Explorer, so you'll also have to explain how it feels in your hands compared to a Strat and a Paula.

    Alex
  7. Originally posted by Alex:[..]
    Give us sound clips when it's arrived! And pics!

    Actually I never played an Explorer, so you'll also have to explain how it feels in your hands compared to a Strat and a Paula.

    Alex


    The design and the guitars balance being as they are, one's hands tend to fall higher up the neck on an Explorer than most other guitars.

    In that, it's not surprising that Edge ended up writing a number of bits in that 7th to 12th fret range of the Explorer: Gloria, I Will Follow, 11 O'Clock Tick Tock
  8. Originally posted by Alex:Give us sound clips when it's arrived! And pics!

    Actually I never played an Explorer, so you'll also have to explain how it feels in your hands compared to a Strat and a Paula.

    Alex

    Sure thing finding time to take pictures will be a challenge ('cause it'll mean putting the guitar for 5 minutes ) but I'll definitely get around to that.
    Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:The design and the guitars balance being as they are, one's hands tend to fall higher up the neck on an Explorer than most other guitars.

    In that, it's not surprising that Edge ended up writing a number of bits in that 7th to 12th fret range of the Explorer: Gloria, I Will Follow, 11 O'Clock Tick Tock

    Yeah definitely, although it's interesting that he plays Gloria on a Strat. live...
  9. Originally posted by WojBhoy:[..]
    Sure thing finding time to take pictures will be a challenge ('cause it'll mean putting the guitar for 5 minutes ) but I'll definitely get around to that.
    [..]
    Yeah definitely, although it's interesting that he plays Gloria on a Strat. live...


    I think he may have mostly polayed Gloria on the Strat. But I believe that he has played Gloria on the Explorer too. I'd have to double check that.

    There are a lot of early songs that he's played on both. "The Electric Co.", being one example off the top of my head, where he has used the Explorer and the Strat at various times.

    An Cat Dubh has been played on the Explorer and a black Strat at various times.


    Songs like Rejoice have been played on his original Black Strat...


    ...Gibson Sonex (Werchter early July 1982)


    ...and Gibson Les Paul Custom a few weeks later at Gateshead (July 1982)
  10. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the new guitar and gear that The Edge will be using on the tour and finding out what was used on the album.

    Guitar-wise, there were many: Both Rickenbackers (1965 Fireglo & 1966 Mapleglo), the Epiphone Casino plus the use of the (2) Line 6 Variax 700's were just a few of the new toys brought out for the last tour...

    ...the Skrydstrup switching system, Fender amps and Line 6 (custom) DM4 Pro were a few of the other new items...

    ...should be fun to see what guitars, effects and amps hit the road with him.

    I wonder if he will take the (new to him) Gretsch White Falcon (seen in the u2.com videos)?


    Drum-wise, wonder if Larry is sticking with Yamaha drums or taking the oyster finish Ludwig kit that is in the christmas tune video... and perhaps a change to Zildjian vs Paiste cymbals, as he used some Zildjians in the studio (as seen in the U2.com videos)

    Lest we forget about Adam? I'd imagine that he might bring out the burgundy mist Fender Jazz bass seen in a few of the U2.com videos?


    Time will tell... should be fun for us U2 fans and fans of gear!
  11. So guys. I got my explorer in about september. And I think I've picked up my Les Paul about 3 times since then. Pretty sad... I was afraid it would become obsolete, and it has. The Explorer just plays so much better, has a similar sound, but that much better, and it's cooler to look at As for my strat, I love it a lot, but I've always wanted a better one. It's a standard MIM strat, with some GFS pups, great sound, great look, but I want a better neck and I want a black body. Basically, I'm thinking of selling both those guitars, and getting an American Standard Strat.

    Has anyone played an American Standard? I've played a few at the store and they feel and sound great. I want a good strat tone, and a good glossy buttery neck, like my explorer has. But obviously a maple strat neck. So can anyone give me some advice on a new strat?
  12. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:I'm looking forward to seeing all of the new guitar and gear that The Edge will be using on the tour and finding out what was used on the album.

    Guitar-wise, there were many: Both Rickenbackers (1965 Fireglo & 1966 Mapleglo), the Epiphone Casino plus the use of the (2) Line 6 Variax 700's were just a few of the new toys brought out for the last tour...

    ...the Skrydstrup switching system, Fender amps and Line 6 (custom) DM4 Pro were a few of the other new items...

    ...should be fun to see what guitars, effects and amps hit the road with him.

    I wonder if he will take the (new to him) Gretsch White Falcon (seen in the u2.com videos)?


    Drum-wise, wonder if Larry is sticking with Yamaha drums or taking the oyster finish Ludwig kit that is in the christmas tune video... and perhaps a change to Zildjian vs Paiste cymbals, as he used some Zildjians in the studio (as seen in the U2.com videos)

    Lest we forget about Adam? I'd imagine that he might bring out the burgundy mist Fender Jazz bass seen in a few of the U2.com videos?


    Time will tell... should be fun for us U2 fans and fans of gear!



    What about Edge's Marshall half-stack we saw in the BBC Special and the Father Christmas video? He's used Marshalls in the past though, right? (or at least an amp-sim on the Line6 unit?)

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