haze015 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 It's probably been asked before, but hey, I apologise profusely in advance 18 months into playing guitar (guitar is a Washburn X-50 ProQ, amp is Line 6 Spider III) looking into getting some effects, looked on this thread noticed the names Boss and Pod XT lives, I've tried an XT live and the new Boss ME-70, love the ME-70, COSM amp model looks real good. However, I really like the Fuzz factory, they just have that unique sound. 2 questions, 1.) Fuzz Factory or ME-70 (or any other suggestions would be very welcomed) and 2.) are the Fuzz Factory and Fuzz Probe very similar? Sorry to sound like a n00b, but I'm new to the effects bsns (oh and I enjoy playing Muse, EVH, Metallica, Slayer, but also would like to attain warmer Tele type tones, and also a type of Blur/Graham Coxon tone would be great) Cheers guys:awesome: Don't bother with the FF just for the sake of it, plenty of other fuzzes that'll do the same thing but with a different fuzz sound and there are better pedals for fuzz without all the glitching and oscillation. Just because Matt has one and half this board as well doesn't mean it's the right pedal for you The Fuzz Probe and FF are the same, though my Probe did sound slightly different to the FFs I've used along side it, but it was older than those FFs. Multis are good if you need a load of effects and don't have the money for a bord, but can lead you into overdoing effects whereas a few good pedals used well is a lot more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 for a yank, james is surprisingly english.* *england is full of chavs e.g u FocKin WaT MaYtE/m8 That's because I'm (apparently) part british .. FOCKIN AMERICAN TW0T UR ENGLISH IS WELL DODGY MEYT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze015 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 That's because I'm (apparently) part british .. FOCKIN AMERICAN TW0T UR ENGLISH IS WELL DODGY MEYT Well you're american and I think you're white, so yeah, you're a bit british Starting/getting involved in unnecessary wars is about as British as it gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry. Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Don't bother with the FF just for the sake of it, plenty of other fuzzes that'll do the same thing but with a different fuzz sound and there are better pedals for fuzz without all the glitching and oscillation. Just because Matt has one and half this board as well doesn't mean it's the right pedal for you The Fuzz Probe and FF are the same, though my Probe did sound slightly different to the FFs I've used along side it, but it was older than those FFs. Multis are good if you need a load of effects and don't have the money for a bord, but can lead you into overdoing effects whereas a few good pedals used well is a lot more effective. true, true cheers, sound advice there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I asked the same question on the previous page Oh yeah... 'For teh lolz', yeah you got the right idea They sound amazing though, I wanna buy one and put it through a chorus pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexiplud Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Oh yeah... 'For teh lolz', yeah you got the right idea They sound amazing though, I wanna buy one and put it through a chorus pedal. haha that would just sound thick as fuck but awesome though... you gotta keep them in really good condition though... they can sound HORRIBLE if you let the tuning or intonation go out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 haha that would just sound thick as fuck but awesome though... you gotta keep them in really good condition though... they can sound HORRIBLE if you let the tuning or intonation go out Oh yeah, SRS neck warping too, you would've thought they'd reinforce the neck or something... In any case, that's why I don't wanna spend a lot on this, besides, you could probably just get it treated periodically in any guitar workshop surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze015 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 true, true cheers, sound advice there! By the looks of it, a distortion would suit you better than a fuzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toff Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 for a yank, james is surprisingly english.* *england is full of chavs e.g u FocKin WaT MaYtE/m8 British, or....LAZY LIKE AN AMERICAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Oh yeah, SRS neck warping too, you would've thought they'd reinforce the neck or something... In any case, that's why I don't wanna spend a lot on this, besides, you could probably just get it treated periodically in any guitar workshop surely? What the fuck is this? 12 string necks are more likely to warp than 6 string necks? Where did you get that little tit-bit of detritus? They're the same as any other guitar only with twice the strings. My girlfriend's dad has a cheapy olf yamaha 12 string that he never plays. It's been hanging on his living room wall for at least 10 years, and i'm the only one to ever tune it and play it. I tuned it 2 years ago, and it was still in tune last week, the intonation's fine. The neck's too thick (not wide, thick) for my liking, but the tone is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 What the fuck is this? 12 string necks are more likely to warp than 6 string necks? Where did you get that little tit-bit of detritus? They're the same as any other guitar only with twice the strings. My girlfriend's dad has a cheapy olf yamaha 12 string that he never plays. It's been hanging on his living room wall for at least 10 years, and i'm the only one to ever tune it and play it. I tuned it 2 years ago, and it was still in tune last week, the intonation's fine. The neck's too thick (not wide, thick) for my liking, but the tone is nice. Twice the strings so therefore twice the tension, then it's reasonable to assume there will be twice the warping? I dunno, that's what I've heard anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 i imagine they build them to handle the extra strain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 That's a pretty wild imagination you've got there phill. It would be pretty "out there" for a luthier to actually consider what effect string tension may have on the stability of a neck. Still, I suppose there's a small possibility you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramatic Hammer Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I recommend my 'gear' in your mother's mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 She didn't like it last time Jon, your stubbly balls chafed her chin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 That's a pretty wild imagination you've got there phill. It would be pretty "out there" for a luthier to actually consider what effect string tension may have on the stability of a neck. Still, I suppose there's a small possibility you're right. I know, this sunshine's got me day dreaming again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze015 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Twice the strings so therefore twice the tension, then it's reasonable to assume there will be twice the warping? I dunno, that's what I've heard anyway. The extra strings are no thicker than than the high E though are they? So it's not exactly twice the tension and the necks are generally a bit thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I know, this sunshine's got me day dreaming again. It looks like the sun's fucking off today. It must know my bender's come to an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 still cooking in Cornwall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexiplud Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 and Herefordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Get the fuck outside then you pathetic geeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexiplud Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 there is a swarm of giant killer bees outside my only door though! what do i do now?! (there is actually a swarm of bees.. i tried turning my amp up really loud to scare them away but that didn't work...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 yeh it turns out the old maxim "loud guitars kill bees" is a load of bullshit. I would open a jar of jam and throw it to land quite far away from your door, but close enough to attract them. You can throw it from an upstairs window for maximum safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexiplud Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 yeh it turns out the old maxim "loud guitars kill bees" is a load of bullshit. I would open a jar of jam and throw it to land quite far away from your door, but close enough to attract them. You can throw it from an upstairs window for maximum safety. there is a flaw in that plan, my house is one of those stupid upside down houses because it is built on a hill, so the downstairs is what you know as the upstairs, and vice-versa, so the door is actually on the upstairs... i have a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher i stole from a pub one drunken night, reckon that will do the trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yes but you have to be-friend them first. Lull them into a false sense of security with hugs and kisses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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