Hello Nate.
This is a great place, Im sure that you will like it.
Hello. My name is Nate. I live in upstate New York. I'm a 30 year old science lab technician at a local college and married to a lovely woman! I've been playing guitar self taught now for 10 years. I mainly play electric guitar, but pick up my acoustic occationally. My main guitar hero is Jimmy Page. he is why I decided to start playing guitar. I mainly play classic rock and blues, but also dabble with hard rock, metal, and alternative/grunge rock. Some of my favorite bands are Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Rush, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Eric Sardinas, Joe Bonamassa, SRV, and the list just goes on and on!! As for gear, I went through some hard times a while back and had to sell off almost all my high end gear, which is why I got into the hard times, LOL! But currently I still have my first guitar, a MIM Strat which has been upgraded over the years with better electronics, pickups etc. I have an SX Les Paul which is dropped nickle covered Pearly Gates in, and all new electronics from RS guitarworks, along with a TonePros bridge and light weight tail piece. I have a stock MIM Muddy Waters telecaster and a Gibson Les Paul Junior. At work I keep a stock Squier '51 for lunch time enjoyment. I plug into a loaded pedal board with various standard and boutique pedals, and then into a handbuilt custom made tube amp. A friend of mine built it. It's called a BF/Plexi AmpTramp. One channel is like a blackfaced fender and the other is like an old Plexi. 10 watts, three 12ax7's and one El34 power tube, and a 12" Weber Vintage 30 speaker. I look forward to reading and contributing to the forum.
-Peace
-Nate
Hello Nate.
This is a great place, Im sure that you will like it.
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
I told Nate about this place, but I signed a release freeing me from any legal actions if he destroys this place.
Kidding!!!
Nate is a GREAT guy...We've been "co-forumites" on another music forum that unfortunately has drifted away from music far too much. He's a hell of a player, very soulful, and knows gear.
Welcome, bro!
Welcome Nate! Man, that tube amp you mention there... it sounds very sweet. Tells us more! Got any clips?
That SX Les Paul - what do you think of it? Quality is good? I have an SX jazz bass that I like, but I will buy some of the SX guitars as well some time in the near future.
The Law of Gravity is nonsense. No such law exists. If I think I float, and you think I float, then it happens.
Master Guitar Academy - I also teach via SKYPE.
Welcome Nate - We will expect great things form you. Until that time arrives, enjoy the forum and it's crazy members.
Guitars:
Electric: Washburn HB-30, Squier Tele Custom Deluxe, Jay Turser Strat.
Acoustic: Seagull S6.
AMPs: VOX AD30VT, Peavey Envoy 110.
Modelers: V-AMP 2, Digitech RP-100A.
Pedals: Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, Digitech Bad Monkey, Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo, DOD VFX40B 7-Band Graphic EQ, Ibanez CS-5 Super Chorus.
Welcome aboard Nate. As I tell all new members...hide your checkbook and credit card. We're probably going to have to change the name to GAS.net before too long. It's a fun place to be nonetheless.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Robert, Nate and me got those amps built by the same guy...Mine has a Blackface circuit with an additional switchable gain boost stage and a 1/2 power switch.Originally Posted by Robert
The guy builds excellent amplifiers, with top-notch workmanship, at a great price!
Kerc, why did you have to say that? Now the G.A.S attack I just got almost made me fall off my chair! How much do they cost? Does the guy have a website? Got clips?
*going for more coffee in attempt to cure the amph G.A.S attack...*
The Law of Gravity is nonsense. No such law exists. If I think I float, and you think I float, then it happens.
Master Guitar Academy - I also teach via SKYPE.
Email him at amptramp@bellsouth.net ...Tell him Kerc sent you.Originally Posted by Robert
About a website, I'm actually working on his website (graphic design is a sideline for me)...It's supposed to be up before the end of month, if my main work doesn't suck away all my time!
Wellcome Nate!
So as a owner of a Squier 51 this is the right place for you
Everybody should at least have one Suier 51 at home
And let us hear a recording of your nice handmade amp, please.
Greetings
Christian
Guitars: Fender Telecaster Standard, Squier Classic Vibe 50's Stratocaster, Yamaha Pacifica 412V, Dean Vendetta, J&D LS-1, Collins Stage Western
Amp: Vox Valvetronix AD50VT, Fame GX60R
Pedals: DIY Box of Rock Clone, DIY Linear Power Boster, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Regenerator, Digitech Bad Monkey, Harley Benton OD-100, Harley Benton DD-2, Behringer Hellbabe HB01 Wah, Boss DS-1, Boss TU-2, Boss DD-7, EXH Small Clone
this part here was kinda funny, dunno why!Originally Posted by Riley
hope you enjoy the forum Nate..
oh change your avatar to a pic of your telecaster!
Hey, it beats being married to an ugly man!!Originally Posted by Iago
Welcome, Riley. Always a pleasure to have another SRV fan here!!
DVM's Ever-Expanding Gear List:
Guitars - W-A-A-A-Y-Y too many to list. Check 'em all out HERE
Amps & Cabs - "Kap'n Kerrang-aroo" BYOC 18W TMB kit amp head; Mojave Coyote head; Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Lacquered Tweed Ltd. Ed.; Allen Sweet Spot kit amp; BYOC Tweed Royal kit amp; Epiphone Valve Jr. combo + mods; Drive 2x12 cab / Celestion G12M Greenback + G12H30; AB Custom Audio 1x12 cab / Celestion Alnico Blue
Pedals/Effects - ZILLIONS, including DVM's Home-built Pedals - See some HERE and HERE, TOO!
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Visit MY WEBSITE!
Yeah! Like Todd Rundgren!Originally Posted by duhvoodooman
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
I found this forum a couple of months ago and was happy to see some people here in my age range[47 going on 20]I just recently started playing again after about 20 years.My wife thinks I'm a big kid but guitars are cheaper and safer than Harleys and affairs with younger women so she's cool with it.After watching a couple of Robert's free vids I started falling right back into it,he seems to have a natural talent for teaching. Great forum glad to be here.
Ah yes.. well that isnt entirely trueOriginally Posted by overthehill
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
Glad to have you aboard. Seems like we do have a strong membership in the 40 plus range. Cool.Originally Posted by overthehill
Guitars, however, will never replace affairs with younger women. Cheaper? Maybe. Safer than a Harley? Yes, but not safer than a real motorcycle. Definitely safer than an affair with a younger woman if you are married. Unless you are Woody Allen.
Yes I love to create controversy, but I'm really tired of the Harley noise and just love the buzz of a performance machine.
Play on brother.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Actually, there is evidence on Spud riding a real performance machine! What can you tell us about your ride (and since it isnt your wife on the picture, please tell us about the girl as well! )
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
I have been sitting at 47 for 10 years now. But, anybody should feel at home here at the Fret Net. We do have a few young pups ... right Iago???Originally Posted by overthehill
Guitars:
Electric: Washburn HB-30, Squier Tele Custom Deluxe, Jay Turser Strat.
Acoustic: Seagull S6.
AMPs: VOX AD30VT, Peavey Envoy 110.
Modelers: V-AMP 2, Digitech RP-100A.
Pedals: Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, Digitech Bad Monkey, Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo, DOD VFX40B 7-Band Graphic EQ, Ibanez CS-5 Super Chorus.
Hey guys thanks for the warm welcome! HAHA! I hadn't checked back in this thread since I started it until now! LOL! Anyways, yup I love my SX Les Paul Copy and AmpTramp amp....I'll have to post and amp demo clip....maybe I'll use the SX for it.
-Peace
-Nate
Main Rig - Reverend Wolfman > Korg Pitchblack tuner >Vox Clyde Wah > MXR HW Script Phase 90 > MXR 108 Fuzz > Diaz Texas Ranger > Nova Drive > VL Analog Chorus > ModTone Analog Delay > Vox Night Train > 60's Vox 2x12 (Scumback M75 and Hellatone 30)