Best Bedroom Guitar Rig Is ... | Comment Time #13 | Q&A
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2021
- #krisbarocsi #commenttime
In this episode of Comment Time we discuss best bedroom guitar rigs, strats with stainless steel frets, how to buy a good guitar, why I put my EQ pedal behind the drives and how to get rid of mud when turning down the volume pot.
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Timestamps:
Introduction
00:16 Intro playing
01:08 Comment 1 | How to buy the right guitar
03:04 Playing | LP high gian
03:37 Comment 2 | Best bedroom guitar rig
06:08 Playing | Strat
06:36 Comment 3 | Strat with stainless steel frets
07:56 Playing | Troublecaster
08:34 Comment 4 | Muddy tone with volume down
11:03 Playing | LP Lead
11:45 Comment 5 | Why EQ after drive pedals?
14:07 Playing | Strat
Gear used in this video:
(the Bitly links are Thomann affiliate links)
-Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop '58 reissue bit.ly/2FxKvek
-Barocsi Troublecaster - Custom built T-style guitar with Gretsch Filtertrons
-Barocsi "Frankenstrat" (2000 Fender American Standard body + Warmoth neck)
-FFX Pedals All you can boost ffxpedals.com
-Analogman King of Tone analogman.com
Walrus Audio R1 reverb bit.ly/2M8xjDa
-Tate FX Sirens Scream tatefx.co.uk
-Walrus Audio Lillian phaser: bit.ly/3czfxB8
-Honey Bee Double Trouble: bit.ly/33COaU3
-Walrus Audio D1 Delay: bit.ly/2W4McqU
-REVV Dynamis 7/40 head: bit.ly/2IxwoId
-Universal Audio OX BOX bit.ly/2IyOeuj
-Two Notes Captor X: bit.ly/33FPfcW
-One Control Agamidae switcher: bit.ly/2YZgiib
-Ernie Ball cables and strap: bit.ly/2Io0dfg
-Cordial CRI series cables: bit.ly/2XiVLBR
-Evidence Audio patch cables: bit.ly/2Ixylo1
Other gear I use in my videos:
-Harley Benton Fusion-II Roasted SSP bit.ly/31FVawf
-Gibson Les Paul CM 2015 - heavily modified (thin nitro refin; Lollar Dog Ear P90; Emerson electronics)
-Fender Telecaster Custom Shop '53 reissue
(a similar custom shop tele: bit.ly/2KFVJld)
-Coppersound Foxcatcher: coppersoundpedals.com
-Supro Tremolo bit.ly/2Zpxn75
-REVV G2: bit.ly/2NbpV9R
-REVV G4: bit.ly/2ZhxX39
-Tate FX Antares overdrive tatefx.co.uk
-Tate FX Raise the Dead Ge: tatefx.co.uk
-Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz pedal: bit.ly/2VKw4K0
-SIB Nick Nitro
-J Rockett Archer overdrive: bit.ly/2Ges1z8
-Morgan 1x12 cab Twilight: bit.ly/2KFihDq
-NUX SOS Looper bit.ly/31TMxPx
The speech mic:
-SENNHEISER MKH 416: bit.ly/2w1EAMP
Audio Interface:
-Audient iD44: bit.ly/2Jo73zN
Check out the Thomann Music channel for some wicked guitar videos:
/ musikhausthomann
Cheers,
Kris 
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Congratulations 25.000 followers!!!
Thanks a lot! I gotta say I'm super happy with our little community here. I'm grateful for every single subscriber. Cheers buddy!
@@KrisBarocsi is not litle... imagine a NBA arena full of your followers !!
@@macauley70 Now THAT‘S the spirit! Haha! Thanks dude!
Your channel is absolutely one of the top guitar channels on RUclips. Inspiring tones, fantastic playing and really friendly attitude. Thanks a lot!
Ahh man, that means a lot to me. It really does. Take care!
Enjoy the segments where you're playing and displaying the pedals you're using. Gives me creative ideas. Thank you. 👍
Another great information video, thanks Kris.
The best bedroom guitar rig is for me any classic tube amp with a PPIMV and 1 x 12 and the guitar plugged straight in.
Which is for me my Blackface Deluxe Reverb and my 18W baby Plexi
For Stainless steel frets, I just got a Bacchus "Tactits 24". It's a T-style guitar, roasted maple neck, 2 points wilkinson Trem stainless steel frets. Amaaaaaaaazing guitar. coasted me 960€. Honestly feels like heaven! I'm getting a S type next year! You can find fin a SSH Stratlike roasted maple modern trem, C shape, for about 750/800.
Thank you for addressing the issue on the les paul . I really enjoy the videos you post. 2thumbs up.
Thanks so much James!
Sometimes I wish I could go back to when I was just starting out, and I tuned up and played...I didn’t even know there was a thing as a “set-up”...now I’m checking string height, neck relief and how the nut is cut etc...sometimes ignorance IS bliss!!!
I have a Fryette PS2 - use it with a VOX AC30, Fender Deluxe Reverb ‘65 and Marshall SV20H with Marshall SV212
Still remember when I bought my first guitar, a classical, at the age of 14. The neck was definitively not straight, by any account, but not knowing better, I was happy to have it and assumed having an action so high was normal. Later on I tried to have it fixed but luthiers in the area told me it would be too expensive. Still have it, currently on loan for a friend to start learning. Everytime I buy a guitar nowadays, mostly e-basses, the first thing I check is the neck!
Your playing is awesome.
Thank You ! Very informative! Didn't hear about treable bleed mode before, thinking on putting monty's pu's in my Les Paul ...
The effects loop is def useful for getting big sound at low volume.
Inserting a good amp emulation, like the Catalinbread Rah or SFT, the Walrus 385,( personal fav),CTS Falcon, or prob the new Walrus multi amp emulator( haven't tried yet).Compressors can help simulate higher volume feel and conditions, as well.
Good point about just using the main amp with an attenuator instead of buying a designated " practice " model.For players that have been at it for a while, having 5 or more diff kinds of amps isn't unusual( and it is notable how much an amp can determine and shape the sound and your playing,- often overlooked.), but if you're just starting out, it's better to concentrate on one good, all purpose, set up.You find that the varied amps are going to respond differently to the rest of the rig, and you spend more time tweaking and setting up than playing.
Peace.
I completely agree that Fryette Power Station is just awesome for bedroom level volume. After trying VSTs, solid state amps, the likes of Yamaha THR and even Kemper in the end nothing beats a tube amp with a real cab for me. At low 'master' volume it wasn't sounding amazing though. However, with Fryette Power Station it just shines. It's awesome.
It really is outstanding. Glad you found a way to have a killer sound at home too. Cheers
The Power Stations and ToneKing Ironman II attenuator are at the top of the food chain for attenuation. The Power Station can be off putting to some due to the re-amp design. If you want a more purist option the Ironman II is the one. I say try both if you can and keep the one you feel the most love for with your own rig and in your own room/studio setting. 👍
Very Good Job Kris!
Thanks Bob! 🙌
Great video as ever mate! What are your thoughts on old 80/90’s rack gear if you’re into that era of rock? Advantages/pitfalls? Cheers Mark
Hi Kris, I didn't knew that you have your own youtube channel... So, I watched a few videos and I saw your Squier bass project, so can you give us any tips for relicing a hardware? Thanks. Keep doin' this, we're grateful.
Hey Kris , quick question about Nut problems. I think the nut is to high on one of my guitars but it’s a locking nut so obviously I can’t file the slots. Any advice on how to check the nut Hight and how to make adjustments when dealing with a metal locking nut. Cheers in advance love your videos .
My best bedroom rig is Revv G-series pedals into a TwoNotes CAB M+ - through a Source Audio Collider. Best sound I’ve ever had, and the feeling is spot on.
Fair enough. I know that those pair really well. Cheers
Kris, do you use elixir or coated strings . If not, why or why not. I switched to the years ago and never looked back. Also, I’ve noticed Thomman has Dean Markley Blackhawks. At a cheap price. These are fantastic strings. Like elixirs but sound like D’adarrios! I suggest you try them. You will thank me later. AND, you’re tuning stability will improve as well! As coated strings do not bind in nuts and saddles! You’re welcome!
Hey Kris. Thanks for the video. Actually it helped me learn about attenuation. I have a fender hot rod deluxe and at some point 2 years ago I did a passive attenuator (without knowing this name) by just adding a 100k pot in the pedal loop. It works fine but not sure it kills the tone (actually it doesn't kill it but you end up losing some after all). Since I'm not willing to spend much, thinking on improving this, adding 2 pots 100k in series, and putting treble bleed on them.
Any thoughts? Willing to try?
Tks and keep up man.
I was born on 13th April so I get you man.
The cost of the PS-2 is tough to swallow. However, it’s so much more than just an attenuator. It is a tone shaper, a re-amper, and a recording interface. But, more importantly for me, it also creates an effects loop for amps without one. It’s made all of my amps from 5W to 55W more usable. I definitely feel like I am getting my moneys worth.
Absolutely! It’s such a unique and powerful tool. For me it’s unbeatable in what it does.
I've got an orange 20rt, which stands pretty darn good on its own for most rock.
But I got a zoom and 40w speakers for everything else lol
Hey kris what’s up. Hope all is well. I want to wire up my tele like the nocaster with the blend mod. Do you know how to do that and if so you can tell me what I would have to do. Do I have to change the whole wiring or can I just change resistor and or cap. Please let me know.
Kris... As per... I went out and got the new Dunlop Volume X8 pedal today. Genuinely inspired by the way you applied a Volume pedal. Having watched other significant Artists use it before on RUclips, you demonstrated to me yesterday, some truly subtle and sublime color wash to the palate of color you were using. Going to work on it! Here's the thing... I'm not sure why, but you have nailed the relevance of the content of your Videos. Too many, well intended others, simply add way too much superfluous and unnecessary chatter. Quite tedious. Just keep doing you lad. I'm in. FYI? MESA? MAY not ME ;-) p.s. Will delete this last section as per?
That tone @3:08 made me stop what i was working on... That's the REV, right? What pickups are in that CS58 Les Paul? [Never mind-i found that video.] That was spectacular. Damn. I may have to re-prioritize my guitar 'needs' list.
Hello Kris, greetings from Greece, nice channel, nice video as well.
Seeing this Q&A video a simple question rose to my head.
Do you know the difference between boys and men? not only music wise.
If you don't, I might have an answer for you.
Take care.
I have a solution for attenuate sound on Amp if you don't have attenuator. First use a volumen pedal on the effects loop.. Second use a eq pedal with volume knob on the effects loop.. Is good solution for you?
what is the best cab and the best speaker for the Revv dynamis in your opinion?
Cool video, as usual! But I was hoping for the continuation of your HB Fusion II mod! When's that one coming? :-D I have a since a few weeks ago a set of Fishman fluence Classics waiting for me to install them in my own Silver Sparkle... Wanted to work on that over this long weekend, but I also want to watch your experience and useful tips first!! ;-p
Second episode is coming up soon but the electronics have to wait ‘till the third one. 😬 I can tell you one thing already: the rechargeable battery doesn’t fit in the cavity so some tricky routing will be necessary.
@@KrisBarocsi 👌 Looking forward!! But in that case, might beat you to it 😉
I got the Strat back cover style of rechargable battery, to avoid tricky routings. I'll have to cover and redrill the screw holes because they don't align, and will probably have to enlarge the holes to get the cables trough... But that seemed more doable with my current skills and tools than routing 🤓
Nice video and nice RHCP shirt! Regarding attenuators, I was wondering lately to get an attenuator but there are a lot to choose from, passive, reactive with IR loader or without etc... The captor X seems like a good choice for the price as it has an attenuator option, and all this fancy IR stuff and app and all, however I am afraid that the -20db and the -40db attenuation levels are way too much if I want to jam in my cellar but still get a decent volume with the air push feel from the speakers but the power tubes cranked... But I don't know as I haven't tested it yet... I think the Rivera RockCrusher might be a good one as its passive and should not affect the sound and has more attenuation levels, and also a direct out that I can hook up into my interface and just get an IR loader plugin in the DAW or get some speaker or room simulations from Amplitube and that would be almost the same features as the Captor X has in its app... Of course the best solution would be an OX but it costs twice as much as both of the above mentioned... What do you think? Is the Captor X too silent with attenuation and do you think the Rivera would be a good choice? Thanks for any feedback in advance...
I wouldn't go with the OX for attenuation. It's incredible for cab sims and all but the attenuator swallows the high-end. The Captox X on the other hand is killer for attenuation. The -40 is really really quiet, you're right. The -20 could work though. If I crank my heads with that setting on the Captor X I'm definitely beyond bedroom volume. Not sure if that's enough loud for you, I think you should try it if you can. The Rivera is also really good and gives you more attenuation levels. I never A/B tested the X and the Rock Crusher, so I can't tell which one I prefer. Both are very good for sure. Cheers!
Try comparing some for yourself. They can all feel and sound quite different. Also try the ToneKing Ironman II or mini and Power Stations for comparison at least, then you’ll really know what you want and whether the more expensive ones are worth it to you. The UA OxBox is a great digital/recording interface but the power attenuator is quite inferior at retaining the real character of your amp when compared to the dedicated attenuators from the likes of ToneKing.
Hey Kris! Can the Captor X be used as a full attenuator without a cabinet connected to it? As soon as Marshall SV20 are available again, I’d like to buy one and use only the head with the Captor X. Is that possible without damaging the amp? Cheers Frank
Hey, absolutely yes! That’s how I always use it in my videos. If you don’t connect a guitar cab the Captor X automatically changes to full amp power load. The amp will definitely not get damaged. Cheers
Hello Kris, I waited until you upload the final video with the improvements in your HB, but I would like to ask you the following: the marks that the strings leave on the frets (especially the 5 and 6 string) like a string-print, do they affect the sound? We have to file them when we are going to change strings? Thanks.
Hey, do you mean the carvings on the frets? If yes, that's normal and it's called fret wear. You don't have to worry about it as long as the strings ring out properly and they don't start to buzz and fret out. It can take many years until you have to go to a guitar tech for a fret leveling. And even more years until they have to refret the guitar for you. You can polish the frets when you change strings (with a fret rubber or with 0000 steel wool) which makes the frets really smooth. But don't worry about the fret wear too much. cheers!
@@KrisBarocsi I didn't know the name of that phenomenon but thank you anyway! Continue your awesome work!
So would you also go for a smaller speaker at home with that attenuator, or would you still use a 12"? I'm using a 1x12 at home now but have been thinking about getting a cab with a 10" speaker.
Using a smaller speaker will change the tone so I’d stick to the same speaker size as what I use when playing loud. If someone prefers 10” anyway, should use it with an attenuator too obviously. Cheers!
@@KrisBarocsi my reasoning was less volume = not making the bigger speaker work, smaller speaker works harder at less volume. But, I doubt I'd even get a 10" speaker to work in a home setting, so I guess I'll stick to my 12" :) Thank you!
hello I have a question! do you know if shimming the nut has an effect on the tone or sustain of a guitar depending on what material was used? the factory nut on my 5 string bass was cut a little too low for my liking so I'm hoping there is an easy adjustment for me, thanks
That’s a cool comment for a Comment Time video. Let’s talk about it. 👍
@@KrisBarocsi that would be amazing! can't wait :)
I'm currently experimenting with a simple paper shim cut with a box cutter, to be honest I don't really notice much of a difference (and if there is, I like it) but it would be cool to know about other materials as well since some people only use fancy materials like hardwood laminate or aluminum
Hey Chris! Great video.
Quick question: how do you go about trying different pickups? Do you actually install them all in your guitar an play for weeks or do you try them in other guitars? And how do you compare them, A/B?
That is one super interesting question. Let’s discuss it in Comment Time 14. 😉
@@KrisBarocsi excellent! :) And Kris with a K of course...
Hey, Kris! Is that a Caliber 50 + head behind you? How do you feel about that amp? Thanks!
It’s aMark III and I made a video on it: ruclips.net/video/xf8vUM78Hkc/видео.html
I love it to pieces. Cheers
Here is a question.
Difference between linear and audio potentiometers. Which is for volume which for tone. Can I use 4x audio for my les paul and what would be a benefit of that. Many thanks and you rock Kris. Köszönöm
And this is going to be one of the themes in my next Comment Time vid. Cheers!
@@KrisBarocsi this is the question that bugs me. Been trying to get answer on the net but no real satisfying answer:)
Phaser.... before gain/drive , after pedal drives but before the amps input or in the loop just before the power amp, how do I get that classic EVH tone??
( trying to type EVH and auto fill spells out EVENTIDE 🤤mmm algorithm heaven)
Well as far as I know Eddie used it before his cranked amps, so before drive I guess. That being said I tend to use phasers after all my drives but before the time based FXs. If you have the phaser before the drives, the drives will dominate. If you have it the other way around, the phasing effect will dominate. Which one works better for you?
Hello Kris, still wanting to change pickups on your Troublecaster? Sounded pretty sweet today 😍
Thanks Stanislav! It’s a really good guitar, you’re right of course. It’s just that all my other guitars sound best with the same amp and pedal settings. When I play the Troublecaster I do have to adjust the EQ on them. That’s all. I don’t like that fact, but that doesn’t mean the Troublecaster doesn’t sound great. 👍🏻
@@KrisBarocsi ahhh, yes. Thats annoying. I completly understand.
Depends on your money and taste of course.. me, if rich, I’d love a fender twin, 5 watt version, a masterbuilt relic strat, mini-vibe pedal and wah..
That's the first waving cat statue with its own marquee! I clicked Subscribe twice. Go figure the outcome ;-)
Oh no. I’m more into uneven numbers. Could you please hit subscribe one or even three times? That would make me feel so much better. 😅
@@KrisBarocsi rest assured Kris, I already am a subscriber, so I felt the urge to click twice. Shall I do two clicks more?
@@umbertoyltp ohh sorry, I meant even numbers. Not uneven. Silly me. 😂 Yes two more clicks sound just perfect! Haha
First again! Hell yeah! Love your videos!
Dude, soon I‘ll have to think of a prize or something. 🙌
@@KrisBarocsi Your videos are the best price you can offer! 🤘
@@marcmadler454 😊 thanks a lot!
No one ever buys the right guitar. Especially now with social media.
The Fender Ultralux Strat has stainless steel frets.
You’re absolutely right. Haven’t thought of that, thanks Craig.
yep , don't become a guitarnerd , it will cost you a lot off money , spend on way to expensive gear wich is not much better then the regular gear wich for most coverband / pub gigs players is good enough , so you don't need an expensive fender or gibson , in these day's the top range epiphone's and squire's ,and prs se's are very well build guitars , and this advice from someone who has probably spend about 30 - 50.000 euro's on indeed way to much expensive gear the last 20-30 years or so but has now finally learned this lesson . For instance : my squire "parts "stratocaster i have now ( wich in total cost me 350 euro ) sounds and plays just as well as the fender custom shop stratocaster i have had before ( wich cost me 3500 euro ) ect. ect. ect . , the fender for sure wasn't then 10 times better , i have become a better guitarplayer over the year's though and started to realize in the end , it's not the gear , it's talent , practice , passion ect . My guitarnerd eyes where opened when i saw vids on yt off jack pearson on his squirer strat and crate amp some years back , absolute killer playing and sound ! And for the critics ect . , well if you have the money and want the real "deal " , go ahead , but just realize , it's just a tool , you're holding !
agree antoon.
many of the cheaper guitars profit from modifications though.
often those cheaper guitars have not so good sounding pickups. and if you don't like your guitar's tone you won't play very good. i hope that doesn't sound weird to you.
it's also very helpful if the guitar is nice to play and you like how it looks.
but.......you can have a non pricey guitar which is as nice as a custom shop one. this is
where i want to agree with you fully.
a guitar is nothing without a good sounding amp. lol. next thing to philosophize about.
@@BigEdWo yes , a good set off pick ups is the best way to upgrade an bugdet guitar , my squier "parts" stratocaster is made from a squire bullet strat body and a squire classic vibe strat neck , it has fender tex mex pickups ( with also better pots ect. ) and it play;s and sounds great and also looks nice ( artic white body and maple neck ) . Amps and pedals are even more important to create the sound you are looking for and again you often do not have to buy the most expensive pedals and amp to get a good sounding rig .
@@antoonhermans8953 :-)
I thought you’d just say ...Mine !goodnight !
Haha!
4X12’s don’t work well at bedroom amp levels? I’m not so sure about that. My EVH 5150iii 50 watt head is sitting on top of my EVH 4x12 in my bedroom as we speak and it sounds great! But, I am an inconsiderate neighbor after all. 😂 I guess everybody has a different definition on what “bedroom level” is. Now excuse me while I wipe the blood from out of my ears. 😂
Hahaha! Gotta love the attitude! Cheers dude, enjoy that 5150!
clicked for the cat... stayed for the cat, sorry Kris :D
Haha! I totally understand that. It’s hypnotizing, isn’t it? 😂
@@KrisBarocsi It asolutely is! and it's black and your favourite number is 13, coincidence... 🤔
@@fridaydrums572 There are no coincidences... 😂😂
That pronunciation of Barosci sounds Hungarian. You Hungarian?
Hey Ryan, yes I am. :) Nice job spotting the pronunciation.