[LAD] May I asked something OT?

[Ralf Mardorf]

On Fri, 2010-07-23 at 13:01 +0200, Jeremy wrote:
> Robert Jonsson wrote:
> > 2010/7/19 Tim E. Real <termtech at rogers.com>:
> >> If you play a Gibson you can set the neck pickup volume to zero and
> >>  the bridge pickup volume to full and then toggle the pickup switch,
> >>  rapidly if desired, like Eddie van Halen on You Really Got Me.
> >> Tim.
> >>
> > 
> > Ah, this takes me back. A long long time ago, in a galaxy far far...
> > no not that far away.
> > Anyway, had a Yamaha SG clone and cheap amp set at maximum distortion
> > (probably a distortion pedal too) and playing in a small, not very
> > well damped practice room with my mates. As soon as I stopped playing
> > it would constantly wail. The solution as you mention was to set the
> > neck pickup to zero and switch to it.
> > Didn't know about the EVH anecdote though :)
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Robert
> 
> A Yamaha SG clone? You mean the Yamaha SG series? Those are great 
> guitars. Have a SG2000 myself, it's an awesome guitar, lots of low but 
> it also punches through in the highs when it comes to solos or riffs.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Jeremy

IMO the easiest to play guitar other do have other good sounds, but they
are harder to play.