Subj : Re: My axes and rigs
To   : Joe Bruchis
From : Nelgin
Date : Sun Nov 19 2017 05:09:50

On Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:10:44 +0000, "Joe Bruchis"
<joe.bruchis@1:3828/12> wrote:

>>I've never heard of a Fernandes. Who makes it? How many pickups and
>>what type?
>
>I did a google search and that looks like a nice guitar. The pickups, switch, 
>knobs and bridge look just like a Fender strat. I'd imagine it sounds like a 
>Fender as well. Nice ax.

Not far off. Not bad for $100. I wanted to sample it before I used it
but the strings must have been close to original, one snapped when I
tried to tune it, the other just broke when I played it, but I liked
the look and feel. the neck is a bit warped, unfortunately, and my
high e will sometimes come off the board and stick behind a fret lol.
Maybe I'll put a higher gauge string on there since I don't often bend
the high e.

>I have a few Danelectro pedals. They are very inexpensive. In addition, I have 
>a CryBaby Wah pedal a la Jimi. The only pedal I use on a regular basis is a 
>Digitech digital reverb, because my amp doesn't have reverb.

I don't have a wah pedal, probably next on my list. My 100FX has
reverb and a few other effects. I would like the tube amp so I'd need
one if I did.

>It's easy to play in open G. I should keep one of mine tuned that way. Lots of 
>Stones songs in open G. I would never attempt Dire Straights. That is a very 
>unique style that would take me alots of practice to achieve. 

It certainly is an interesting style. Knopfler is hard to emulate. All
fingers, and stuff. If you've not, you should search for Sultans of
Swing with the guitar separated out. 

Talking of, try listening to Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd with the
stereo panned to one side or the other so you can barely hear the 12
string guitar...interesting listening.

>I agree. I would get bored playing bass.
>
>Regards,

Yup! :)

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