Hear hear! Recording young bands over the past few years has become so tough. The left hand technique of the young guitarists is so poor that it can take hours(!) to record an in tune performance. Can you say "kung fu grip"?
When you crack open any of the guitar mags these days though it's easy to see why. If you're going to be a hip musician these days, it's all about getting a 001 or whatever and getting tricky with plug-ins rather than getting your chops up or checking out music from 30, 40 or 50 years ago. The recording "revolution" (let alone the other gear "revolutions" such as the Pod et al) is a sham that is wrecking music. Harmony guitars and four track cassettes all around or better: get out and play kids!
Steven
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Originally posted by Bob Olhsson
Heavy guitar strings and somebody with great touch can make almost any amp and mike sing provided there isn't too much BS plugged in between the guitar and the amp.
There's lots of guys out there with unlimited gear budgets and no tone at all while plenty of poor kids playing in churches have got tone for days using a 200 buck guitar and amp. |