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In this video guitar lesson we teach all about microphones and mic techniques used for guitar cabinets and how to choose the right microphone for the right application.

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[nbcviper]

I have a question about guitar strings. I personally prefer older strings over new strings. Now could it be because I'm a beginner? I had NPS strings on my RR5FR but I have D'Addario XL .10's on there now, and its having all sorts of problems. The Floyd isn't sitting right now and as soon as I went to use it, it went out of tune 3 steps!!! Any tips you could give me? And if I don't like the sound of crisp strings is that fine?

[rockongoodpeople]

hi - some players like the sound of older broken in strings to new strings. Its a personal preference where there is no right or wrong - find what sounds best to your ears. Just remember though that really really old strings usually dont stay in tune all that well - so they should be replaced at some time

rock on!

David T

[enternalinferno]

does it make any difference if the mic is at the left or right?

[rockongoodpeople]

It depends - depending on the application - if you are playing live next to the drummer or bass player you may want to try both why the band plays just to see what sounds best and limit the bleed through. Every speaker is different so you want to try both sides and see what sounds best to your ears

rock on!

David T

[rockongoodpeople]

soory - accidentally deleted a question on the mics - yes, you can use the sm57 for vocals - in fact many use the 58 for vocals which is basically the same mic but with a ball end instead of the flat end. There are many other great vocal mics but the prices do start rising as you get into more sophisticated mics - the beta 58 is a good one at a decent price - best of luck - rock on! - DT

[SamuelllSabotage]

Oh, i forgot to put my question in the comment. lol. I play hard rock, and i was wondering how you feel about hamer guitars? Say the hamer standard?

Thanks,

Sam.

[rockongoodpeople]

I have played some Hamers a long time ago and I thought they were pretty cool - I dont remember what models they were - and they probably have way more cool stuff out now. They have been making guitar a long time for sure. I have not tried any hamers in a good while so so its hard to comment on any new ones. Best of luck - rock oN!

[JaviCheeze]

Is he Nicolas Cage?

[spacemarine92]

Thank you, this was quite helpful!



[092696800]

I have an AKG perception 120, could you help me saying if it's gonna work well??? it's for a home studio. (I'm a metal player) PLEASE help!.

[Leitordedvds]

piece of shit tried to subliminal message me to subscribe. fuck you

[nbcviper]

@bullshitproof Also haven't tried Erine ball with my Seymour Duncan JB pickups. Probably would be great as well.

[nbcviper]

@bullshitproof I've gained a little experience with strings and find it all really depends on your pickups, and Amp and or Cabinet. I've been using Elixir and Erine Ball regular slinky strings. With EMG and Gibson Burstbucker Pro pickups I find that Erine Ball is number 1, Elixir is Number 2, and D'Addario's aren't really that great what I play Rock N' Metal. Now some Jazz musicians swear by D'Addario's and people that use there cleans the most with amplifer.

[bullshitproof]

@nbcviper D`Addario strings are the worst piece of shit strings u can get, no matter what anybody else says. They break easily and give u a horrid tone. Get Elixir brand strings and ull be good to go. They have an extremely sexy sound specially when they`re brand new.

[APortlyNinja]

@GRockBlues if your playing a big stadium or something, you can mic you amp so the sound from the amp is played through the stadiums speakers, so people can hear it and you dont have to blow out your ear drums having to put amp which is close to you on maxium volume

[GRockBlues]

what is the purpose of using a mic in front of an amp?

[fortys625]

hi..i have a question.. i am an amateur and i dont exactly understand it.. using a mic like that.. right before the cabinet it is using to recording a sound from cabinet or it is using on the concert for live playing music?? i saw it many times on the concert using like that.. but i dont understand..