DREAM STRAT

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Man, thanks everyone! I'm at the deep-into-the-weeds part of this project where I'm just getting worried nothing about this is good enough and why am I even bothering in a world where "newcomers" like Nick Johnson, Andy Wood, and Angel Vivaldi exist, and while I'm still binging my favorite Joe Satriani and Andy Timmons albums, and... I guess, thanks for liking this stuff. I need to get the momentum back going, and finish the last 2/3 of the lead guitar parts, then reamp everything and start mixing!

RFR said:
The boy has got some skills, that’s for sure. 👍
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Also, as a 44-year-old who's starting to feel his age, thanks. 🤣
 
Old Music Guy said:
However you did it, it was so tasty! It was perfect for the track. Good job.
I know pinch harmonics are more touchy feely than anything else. I can do it once in a while, but I love the sound.
I thought both clips were really really good!
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How much gain do you use? Gain definitely helps, and I guess (I'm writing this without a guitar in hand) I feel like I angle the pick a little more when I'm trying to draw out some of those overtones. Not sure when I next think I'll get a few minutes with a guitar but I'll try to remember to spend some time on this and see if anything comes out...

Drum programming by hand will drive you mad... but Superior 3 is VERY natural sounding, and if you put the work in you can get phenomenal results.
 
DrewPeterson7 said:
Drum programming by hand will drive you mad... but Superior 3 is VERY natural sounding, and if you put the work in you can get phenomenal results.
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I checked that out. At 300$ is was a little rich for my blood. I have a Simmons eDrum set that I can use as triggers. I have Steven Slate 5.5 which is a useless as boobs on a bull. Good sounds but the interface needs a lot to be desired.
I have an idea that might work. Really all I need right now is a good looping 4/4. My guitar player has a looper, maybe that might work. o worries.
I was just really impressed with you post.
 
I'll catch up soon enough! 🤣

Toontrack does decent sales now and then, it might be worth checking out if you happen to catch it on a good sale... and if not, EzDrummer is less flexible, but the same basic audio engine and a LOT easier to use. It'll save you a lot of time step-editing drum "performances," too, though, as it's really designed to be use with (and includes the basics of) the front end for a pretty extensive MIDI library with some good groove-based search tools to help you find loops that work with a basic groove you have in mind.
 
Old Music Guy said:
If you knew how much I've spent on this new build, you would have me committed. I could buy a brand new Strat for less than what I paid for parts.
That said, I knew what I had in mind when I started off on the build. I have the body I want, the neck I want, and the pups I want. Notwithstanding the cost, I will have the absolute pleasure of knowing I put a one of a kind Strat together with my own hands.
I tried a Mighty Mite neck, and was really disappointed. It was a piece of wood. Not finished, no hardware. Frets needed work, no rolled edge, meh. Not worth my time. If yo want it, you can have it.
BTW: If you want to see inflated prices, go to StewMac. Like going to the pool hall and asking for a loan.
FYI: Do you know the difference between a USA neck and a MIM neck? 15 miles and 100% markup.
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Get a neck from all parts. Theyvare licensed and stamped fender. They are a littlebover $100. I used one of their necks on a strat build.
Great necks!
 
I have a neck from All Parts. I hate it. PITA!
EDIT: It's unfinished (still!); I had to do a complete fret job: and I had to roll the edges.
Not worth my time.
 
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