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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Sept 28, 2014 8:40:13 GMT -6
All -- I had the great opportunity to attend a two-day guitar repair class last week. Conducted at MIRC Headquarters in Franklin, TN by full-time guitar techs, the class passed along some great knowledge. What I learned: I don't know everything! (Say it ain't so!). I also had the chance to give a presentation during the class on pickups and how to diagnose pickup problems. The most amazing parts of the class were how to repair top cracks and neck repairs. I'm sorting through what I learned, and I highly recommend everyone seek out some repair classes. Here is a link to the company's website: www.mircweb.com/John |
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Post by dnic on Sept 28, 2014 21:08:20 GMT -6
Very cool John. I'd like to take a class like that, my brain is old but it might learn something.
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Sept 29, 2014 15:49:26 GMT -6
Very cool John. I'd like to take a class like that, my brain is old but it might learn something. Man, I learned a lot. Still processing it all. I think learning new skills keeps the old brain elastic and ready for anything! John |
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Post by dnic on Sept 29, 2014 16:17:57 GMT -6
I wonder if it's possible to pull your brain like a hammie?
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Post by hoz on Oct 6, 2014 6:42:14 GMT -6
That would be really cool to attend. It's not in Washington state either!
As much as we think we know, there is always a different approach or new idea.
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 10, 2024 9:36:59 GMT -6
All --
It has almost been 10 years since I attended this class. I visited them again last week, and I could not believe the number of guitars they had!
I have been back a number of times of the years, but they now have a huge selection of higher-end guitars, both acoustic and electri. It was overwhelming!
They have an even bigger repair shop now, and they had two guys who did nothing but strip useable parts from damaged guitars.
I'm going to try to get back down there and get some parts in the next few weeks - will send an update.
John
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Post by dnic on Feb 11, 2024 8:20:26 GMT -6
Wow, that's cool.
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 14, 2024 12:36:40 GMT -6
One interesting (to me) point on this: The guy we were working with said that a few years ago a "starter pack" was a guitar and a small practice amp. He says the guitar starter pack they are getting requests for now is a guitar and an interface for a smart phone. I guess it makes sense - get an interface and you can practice along with songs and have access to multiple amps and effects, all through your ear buds.
This is something you can't do with that little amp with no effects.
Are amps an endangered species?
John
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Post by dnic on Feb 15, 2024 8:43:10 GMT -6
Makes sense. Especially in the learning stages. But amps will always be needed. What else would the modelers copy?
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 16, 2024 6:07:33 GMT -6
Makes sense. Especially in the learning stages. But amps will always be needed. What else would the modelers copy? I think a lot of it is the ability to play along to backing tracks and practice in private. I got my first Rockman many years ago, and I remember how great I thought that was because you could plug your Walkman's headphone out into it and play along with a cassette. I remember when I first started playing I kept the volume down on my amp so I didn't get yelled at by my dad. I started practicing on my electric without an amp, and I still do that quite a bit today. For example, when I watch football I normally have an un-amped guitar in my hands, just playing runs and scales while I yell at the TV. John |
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Post by antares on Feb 16, 2024 16:24:12 GMT -6
The ability to play along and get up to speed with favourite artists and songs is indeed alluring. That is especially so with headphones since no one should complain about the noise. On the other hand, transitioning suddenly to an amp (and particularly on a stage in front of the fixed glare of an audience) would then be much like putting Fred Flintstone in a Chevy, or an automatic transmission licenced driver behind the wheel of a stick shift. So yes- I firmly believe that amplifiers will always be necessary, even if it's a preamp into a PA.
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 18, 2024 16:23:20 GMT -6
The ability to play along and get up to speed with favourite artists and songs is indeed alluring. That is especially so with headphones since no one should complain about the noise. On the other hand, transitioning suddenly to an amp (and particularly on a stage in front of the fixed glare of an audience) would then be much like putting Fred Flintstone in a Chevy, or an automatic transmission licenced driver behind the wheel of a stick shift. So yes- I firmly believe that amplifiers will always be necessary, even if it's a preamp into a PA. Good points….it is all harder than it looks. I think that is why karaoke is always served with alcohol. John |
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