hdj
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Post by hdj on Jan 30, 2008 17:49:24 GMT -4
So, what frequencies do you all hate when it comes to tone?
For me, it's 200k....I've got to be able to cut that frequency a bit or my tone sounds like it's coming through a nasel passage...
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Post by Mr. G. on Jan 30, 2008 18:03:25 GMT -4
I didn't know it was possible for a guitar to produce any tones in the 200k (200,000Hz) range . If you meant just 200Hz, then I completely agree. I usually try not to adjust anything in the 200-300Hz range, as it can get real nasty real quick if you go either way just a touch too much. A light cut around 250 can give a bit of clarity though. Another frequency that I can't stand is the 800-1000Hz range. It is a very important part of the guitars tone, but if there's too much in that range, it just hurts my ears. My other guitarists tone using his metal zone is a prime example of this awful honk/nasal/pop/whatever tone. When used correctly, this frequency range can do wonderful things to your tone, just don't go overboard. Another critical, but touchy, range is the 400-500Hz (an octave below the 800-1000 range). It can add some girth to your tone, but can also make it boxy if you go overboard.
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Post by hdj on Jan 30, 2008 18:18:04 GMT -4
Yeah, I meant 200Hz... ;D
Basically anything in the low mid range is where it's touchy for my ears...
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Post by earthman on Jan 30, 2008 19:21:52 GMT -4
I try to keep my guitar at something like 1-11 Hz.
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Post by Akira on Jan 31, 2008 7:58:45 GMT -4
1k is a bad frequency for many instruments I think, I don't like it much for guitar either.
I dislike huge amounts of un-needed bottom end - i.e. your stereotypical metal guitarist who doesn't know anything about using EQ properly.
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Post by Skeleton Keys on Jan 31, 2008 23:34:08 GMT -4
... Yes, and there seem to be so many of those guys out there.
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Post by Mr. G. on Feb 1, 2008 6:41:32 GMT -4
That's what the bass guitar is for. Once you start stepping on each others frequencies, the mix will just turn to shit.
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Post by hdj on Feb 7, 2008 18:54:01 GMT -4
Our problem is the opposite....Our bass player boost his mids too much.
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Post by Mr. G. on Feb 7, 2008 20:29:34 GMT -4
mids play an important roll in the bass, but you have to be careful, because the midrange can sound horrible when different instruments start stepping on each other. The bass needs some upper mids to give it that pop that helps make it stand out in the mix, but in only in moderation.
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Post by stratman on Feb 8, 2008 17:23:25 GMT -4
Our problem is the opposite....Our bass player boost his mids too much. Gently remind him "Bass is for the low end, i'm the guitarist i take care of the mid-range" ya gotta keep the bassist in check hell! he'll be wanting to take solo's next! ;D
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Post by hdj on Feb 8, 2008 17:58:56 GMT -4
Haha, yeah, bass solo's. He's touchy when it comes to criticizing his tone as I've mentioned it before. Maybe one day he'll get it.
I'm more concerned with getting him to NOT stomp on his bass overdrive pedal so much.
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