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@com8483 Күн бұрын
I’m a young lad from Dublin who grew up listening to rap music and all that and just got my first electric guitar and just Orderd this one 🙏🏾 thanks for the review you legend can’t wait to rock out like you
@sgt1959 19 сағат бұрын
Thank you sunshine. That's a great starter guitar, (we had nothing like these in the 70's). I wish I was just starting my guitar journey again, but alas I'm almost at the end of mine. 😂Thanks again for your comments.
@com8483 Күн бұрын
2:14 song name? Or atleast riff tabs
@andrewjames6009 4 күн бұрын
Nice simple explanation, going to spend today applying it to all 5 positions of the scale. Just gives it that extra melodic value. 👍🏻👍🏻
@sgt1959 19 сағат бұрын
Thank you Andrew. It's a simple but effective little trick, and yes it's a good idea to learn it all across the neck.
@grahamharrity9937 5 күн бұрын
Ah a countryman of mine, he has made a great video of the Me-50, I have one and only played it a few times over many years, but the Video has created my interest again very much in the unit again, and he is a good guitar player with great tones from this unit, Hope everything goes well for you maty with your wife, and thanks for a great video showing what a good unit this is
@sgt1959 19 сағат бұрын
Thank you very much Graham. The ME-50 is limited compared to other stuff available today, but it still sounds great and is capable of surprising people imho.
@grahamharrity9937 18 сағат бұрын
@@sgt1959 Hi there maty 1959 , hope everything is good for you and your wife, I have similar problems myself, For me its the sound quality that really counts, is the guitar you used on the video an American made telecaster with humbuckers, or a Korean, China Copy etc , as it matches the Me-50 unit very well. Thanks for your reply much appreciated, and if you have time let me know the model of you guitar.
@martincloutier666 7 күн бұрын
Great review of the Gotoh bridge! Do you still have the original fret wires on your EX? I also have an old 1989 EX (my first guitar) and I love the neck, but the frets are very worn.
@sgt1959 6 күн бұрын
Cheers Martin. This EX does still have the original fret wires yes and they're in good condition, though to be honest I rarely played it. Also, I recently bought a Charvel So-Cal and have sold the EX, (I might regret that as I too loved the neck and it was playing great after the upgrade).
@andrewmoran357 7 күн бұрын
sweet - epiphones laurel looks better than fenders somehow
@sgt1959 6 күн бұрын
Hi Andrew, these new Epi's are fantastic and I love the slimmer 60's neck and 'Bourbon Burst' finish on mine. Thanks for the comment.
@paolocogo8232 10 күн бұрын
Great Lesson, Thanks!
@sgt1959 6 күн бұрын
Thank you and you're welcome.
@neil6438 10 күн бұрын
Good lesson.
@sgt1959 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Neil.
@12hpa 11 күн бұрын
the TR bridge clean tone isnt stratty at all..sounds wierd to me
@sgt1959 6 күн бұрын
Yes I agree it's not very stratty that bridge pickup, almost like a humbucker. I did like the sound of it for gainier stuff though. Thanks for the comment.
@dadjordache5632 13 күн бұрын
Very simple but very efficient. Come on on licks for beginner or little intermediate. Thanks from France
@sgt1959 6 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend.
@SteveD2176 15 күн бұрын
Got a few of these recent Epiphone Les Pauls a '59. Slash AFD, 60's standard, 50's standard and Classic. Honestly can't fault any of them for the money, they aren't a Gibson (though the '59 is as close as you can get!) but they're phenomenal quality and it's great to see them getting the appreciation they deserve. Great video! I hope you're still enjoying the 60's standard
@sgt1959 13 күн бұрын
Hello Steve and thanks for your comments. I'm loving the Epi 60's Standard and they are brilliant guitars for the money in my humble opinion. I went off Les Paul's some years ago as they were too heavy for me weight wise, (used to have 5 Gibson LP's back when I still played live). I sold them all and switched to SG's but to be honest, you just can't beat the sound of a good LP. Thanks again.
@walterkendzerski183 16 күн бұрын
I changed all the pickups, added new pots and switches. Now it's one of my best guitars compared to the Nashville telecaster. It's my poor man's Brett Mason telecaster
@sgt1959 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing Walter, and I bet the Tele sounds fantastic with the upgrades you've made - rock on buddy. 👍
@Low.Key.Music01 23 күн бұрын
That sounds nice. It reminds a little of Peter Frampton
@sgt1959 22 күн бұрын
Thanks man, Peter Frampton? - I'll take it. 😂😂
@d4fauq 25 күн бұрын
damn i really do have no excuse
@pauld5197 25 күн бұрын
I know my modes but there are so many scales what do I do it’s so daunting
@sgt1959 22 күн бұрын
Hi Paul and thanks for your question. Don't sweat it with scales/modes is the best advice I can give. Learn a bunch and then cherry pick the ones you really like the sound of - there is no real need to learn them all, (unless you want to be a jazz session player that is). Remember too that most scales really just stem from the one master - the MAJOR scale!
@pauld5197 22 күн бұрын
One more question. I like sweep picking and and alternate picking and stuff that also is kinda hard. My heroes pick so fast
@sgt1959 21 күн бұрын
@@pauld5197 Hi again Paul, where's your question? If you're asking me to do a video on Joe Bonamassa style alternate speed picking, or extreme sweep picking, then you're out of luck I'm afraid cos I'm crap at both. 🤣🤣
@captainsalty5688 Ай бұрын
Is that a JS 1000 behind you?
@sgt1959 27 күн бұрын
HI, no mate it's a PRS SE - never had a JS 1000.
@rolffrisch6303 Ай бұрын
Danke, weiter so aus Deutschland
@sgt1959 27 күн бұрын
Danke, mein Freund. 👍
@thebigredroo2693 Ай бұрын
I love your Gretsch man good to see people using the coolest shape that gretsch has
@sgt1959 27 күн бұрын
Thank you bud. I never saw myself as a Gretsch player, but when I saw this guitar I was smitten - such a great looking axe. It plays & sounds pretty good too, which always helps. 😃
@650thunderbird Ай бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@mikesalt8248 Ай бұрын
I have just bought one exactly the same as yours. The thing that impresses me the most are the pots, and their range so well done for showing that.
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
Thanks Mike, these are really good guitars and I love mine. Always been a fan of the vintage 50's style wiring on Les Pauls personally.
@russouk Ай бұрын
I love mine 30 quid also 100 presets no ones mentioned..I find im getting maiden,girlschool,zep sounds really well on this just the ticket when annoying neighbours lol.rock on
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
That was an absolute bargain at 30 quid mate, and yes I forgot about the presets - still a cracking unit imho. Thanks for sharing & keep on rockin'.
@russouk Ай бұрын
@@sgt1959 np...you too...yeah only issue was dodgy power cable to transformer,re wired it and its A1
@dallasleonard3520 Ай бұрын
🌐✌️💚🖖👽🤟😘
@JetLagginGamer Ай бұрын
Im thinking of buying one of these bridges to put in a kit guitar Im gonna buy, but if i were to get It I would want to change the colour of the hardware on the bridge, since the gotoh bridge is based off the floyd rose, would the Color Stainless Steel Hardware Upgrade Kit from floyd rose work in the gotoh tremolo? Thanks.
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for commenting. These Gotoh bridges come in other colours - not just Black. As for the FR hardware upgrade kit - I don't know what that is, so I can't tell you if it would be compatible or not. Before embarking on a job such as fitting a new bridge, you really need to do some thorough research to make sure the new bridge is going to fit. If you're not confident enough, then I suggest you have the work done by a luthier or guitar tech.
@Oscarhobbit Ай бұрын
Mel I really loved your intro mate! Lovely guitar, I just purchased a blue, Fusion Ill, H S H. I love the colour of your guitar. The silver tele version of the guitar is also beautiful. I am glad to see that men of our age can still Rock!
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
Hi Oscar and thanks for your kind comments. I've actually just sold this HB Tele, (thinning out my collection), but I'm already missing it - it was a superb guitar in every way. I wish that I could still play live as that's something I miss too, but not possible because of my hearing problems - hence this channel. Thanks again and 'Rock On' my friend.
@Textsbible Ай бұрын
Hey, the file is still deleted can you please reupload it? Thank you
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
This is the link: www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/n5ade5uf2zoscdk9dnl4d/h?rlkey=f9a0owdjof60cs2rynopxtn6m&dl=0
@Chimp_No_1 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the update Mel !
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@niaswolfgramm 2 ай бұрын
What a crazy video to find. I just recently purchased an Aria SB-900 from a gentleman who couldn't play the bass anymore due to a stroke. He too suspected there were some issues with the electronics due to some buzz. I'd think it the same bass, if the one I purchased wasn't fretless! I found the video helpful in figuring out the different pickup switches, so thank you for that!
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
That's freaky! They don't call him Dave do they? 🙄Thanks for your comments.
@niaswolfgramm Ай бұрын
@@sgt1959 Not that I'm aware. His name was quite different. Again thank you for the content!
@rolffrisch6303 2 ай бұрын
Danke für Zeit und Mühe
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
Sehr gerne und vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar.
@The300zxsupra 2 ай бұрын
👍😁🖒
@Chimp_No_1 2 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and have subscribed ! Really interesting stuff !
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
Thank you my friend, much appreciated.
@niltoneduardoalayochavez4395 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Please answer a question. I have a 2011 Fender Strat American Deluxe guitar that is spec'd to have a compound radius of 9.5" to 14". What radius should the bridge be?. Some say the bridge should be the larger number radius, i.e. 14", and others say it should be a radius larger than 14", i.e. 16" to 20". Which is correct?. I would be very grateful for your response.
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for your question. There are different schools of thought when it comes to setting the bridge radius on a compound fingerboard. Technically speaking, the bridge radius should be slightly larger, (flatter), than the flattest part of your fretboard. There is a formula somewhere for working this out, but it's a bit complicated. I have a Charvel with a compound 12" - 16" radius and my bridge is set to 20". Set the action at your 1st and 6th strings first to where they feel comfortable to you and then graduate the height of the other four strings. Example - my Charvel, (measured at the 17th fret): 1st 1.2mm 2nd 1.4mm 3rd 1.6mm 4th 1.7mm 5th 1.9mm 6th 2.1mm It will require experimentation on your part, and also think about what you play - if you play mostly chords then you might like a more pronounced radius. A flatter radius is better for lead, (especially string bending). Hope that helps.
@TheEssexCat 2 ай бұрын
Have a good break mate.
@sgt1959 Ай бұрын
I am doing bud - cheers. 😂
@brianrobinsob6514 2 ай бұрын
Hi Mel, was there a small capacitor across the two lugs on the volume pot? Ive just replaced the alpha pots on my JV Fretking and it was difficult installing this small capacitor as was hoping the heat of the iron didn't damage it. Great video Mel keep it going.
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi Brian and thanks for the comments. To be honest it was a while ago when I did this guitar so I don't recall if there was a cap on the volume pot. The one on your volume pot is probably a Treble Bleed, (if so it will have a small resistor soldered to the capacitor). Best to turn the heat down on the soldering iron, (if it's adjustable that is), when soldering smaller components. Even if you do manage to damage the cap, they are easily replaced for pennies. Hope that helps.
@brianrobinsob6514 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your reply Mel, it was indeed difficult to solder this small capacitor and I was worried that the heat might fry it, but I've heard that these ceramic capacitors are quite tolerant to heat. There was no resistor attached to it though. Still not entirely sure whether to keep the dummy coil.
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi again Brian. They are quite hardy usually caps - unless you're using 100w+ iron or something. 😂
@thecelt4807 2 ай бұрын
i think this scale is awesome playing around with it my self
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Thanks again man, one of my subscribers sparked my interest with the 5th mode of the Harmonic Major, and yes it's a cool sounding scale.
@thecelt4807 2 ай бұрын
good stuff mate , i relate to this as ive been solid for 2 months on the c major scale in a linear direction instead of the one position box , i kept adding to the same idea and over 2 months it revealed the fret board to me in a way never seen before , ive also used the c lydian mode on the c major scale really connected allot of points together , working on the note identification on the fretboard also helped alot as they act as lighthouse or anchor points for reference when going up and down the neck , great stuff mate ill steal that idea and add my own 😂👍
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for the comments. Lydian is a great sounding scale. Good to hear you're getting stuck in to a bit of theory fella - it never hurts.
@thecelt4807 2 ай бұрын
@@sgt1959 absolutely mate ..enjoy
@starvinhawk6696 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I'd love to get the tab for the whole demonstration you played!
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm not a fan of tab personally and I don't really have the time to tab everything out. I will have to see if I can do it for you and I'll let you know, but don't hold your breath. 😂 Thanks for commenting my friend.
@stefanmathias8239 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for honoring my favourite pedal! It is timeless with great sounds. The only deficit is, for live purpose, to switch between the 10 banks by hand. So 3 presets should be carefully edited.
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi Stefan. Great little unit for sure, which I used to use mostly in 'Manual' mode when using it live. The switch lag in 'Preset' mode is the only thing really that let's it down, (well, that and the lack of an fx loop). Thanks for the comments.
@GeeDee803 2 ай бұрын
I Like the Sound of the Harley Benton much more. I am a Bass and Guitar Player. I wonder how the Sandberg and H. Benton sound, when you play a slap sound. I like the Harley much more. I got 16 Basses, cheep and high Price. Also, i play the Bass without a Pick, wich make a very big difference. I play active only. I can switch my Basses to passive. Just the Squier Bass is passive.
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comments. To be fair it's probably my useless bass playing that sounds bad rather than the guitar - and I wouldn't know where to start with slap bass 😂
@GeeDee803 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your Help. I´ve been looking for a good Vintage Pedal. I think i buy the ME 50! You made a very good and usefull Demonstration of this Pedal! All the Best for you and your Family! See you next Time.
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated my friend. I now have the ME-90 which has a few more bells & whistles on it, but the ME-50 still rocks.
@ailtonxsouza 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi, and you're welcome!
@joekelly9369 2 ай бұрын
😆😆 every les paul is inspired by gibson !
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Good point😂
@Pratap-p3o 2 ай бұрын
Hey, really liked the video🙌! I'm not really sure if it is the best time to ask but, I was wondering if I could help you create a better distribution by working on post-production like better storytelling through Edits, Keywords, think catchy intros and outros, or even some engaging short clips! Would love to chat if you're interested and keep creating good content:)
@williammolina9792 2 ай бұрын
Hello, I would like to use it as individual pedals. And use the pedal modulations through the effects loop of the amplifier. I want to use the distortion from my tube amp which sounds great. Is this possible with this pedal. ??
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi William. Unfortunately no - probably the biggest drawback on the ME-50 is that there is no Effect Send / Return loop. It's best used in front of a clean amp. I used it for small pub gigs, mostly in manual mode, through the clean channel of a Marshall DSL 401. That was all I needed and it did the job admirably. Later versions ME-80/90 etc, do have an fx loop, so if that's something you need then I'd go for one of those instead.
@mjvicc1952 2 ай бұрын
Great tone! What are your effects and amp settings!
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Thank you that's very kind, and - I honestly don't know! I struggle these days to remember what amp/effects I played yesterday - let alone weeks or months ago. 😂 What I can tell you is that this Gretsch will sound good through any half decent amp - I've even run it through a Peavey keyboard amp - and it still sounded good! Effects wise I tend to stick with overdrive, modulation, (usually chorus), reverb and delay - just the usual stuff.
@julianmorrisco 2 ай бұрын
I had one of these when they first came out. Then I went down the full modelling route with a Variax and Pod XT Live and then Tone-X Yada yada. But a couple of years ago, I realised I wasn’t playing live regularly anymore and when I did it was often with a small drum kit and PA. So. I pulled out the ME-50, plugged it into my Blackstar 1 watt amp (the one without reverb) and rediscovered the beauty of a simple setup. Knobs for everything, no endless choices of heads, amps and cabs and juts about everything I needed and no more. Ok, I’ve ended up adding my Sansamp (the original one with the DIP switches) because I like what it does to my Les Paul, even into an amp (which is not what it was meant for) and I’m in heaven. The only extra I would like is maybe another delay pedal but I can make do with using the ME-50’s delay and using the modulation with the slowest mod speed to get close to the very subtle slapback/doubling effect I use on almost everything and the main delay for when I want longer delays. I’m trying to get my ‘sound’ without the sansamp (maybe I should retry the top left shaping feature which I usually leave off?) so I only have an amp, the Me-50 and a guitar. That would be truly perfect. The Me-50 is a great little box, it sounds great (which is a baseline) but the manual workflow is just so good. All the benefits of pedals and knobs but no power juggling, no failing connector cables and wonderfully light. I’d recommend something similar for anyone who has a nice guitar, a reasonable valve amp and just wants to play, not just beginners. I have a gig coming up, I might bring the Variax and tone-x for acoustic sounds, or maybe, and just hear me out here, I might just bring my Washburn acoustic-electric!
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi Julian and thanks for your great comments. No options overload with the old ME-50, it's just very 'hands on' in Manual mode. The preset memory mode switching delay is a bit crud, but this was fixed on the later units, (ME-80 / 90 etc).
@pheonix3302 2 ай бұрын
Hey Nice video. I’m going to get one of these guitars. Great tone. Which roller bridge did you get for it?
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for the comments. I bought a generic roller bridge, (off Amazon I think?). Just make sure you measure everything before ordering to get the right size. The one I got is much wider than the original one, but it fit perfectly over the existing posts.
@SoulWarrior-DaleJolly 3 ай бұрын
I bought an exact one 2 days ago for $440.
@sgt1959 2 ай бұрын
Hi, I hope you are happy with the Tele mate, and that seems like a good deal.
@pgmaillot 3 ай бұрын
I have the same in guitar version, an Aria proII RS850. Superb instruments. Bought mine in 1978!
@sgt1959 3 ай бұрын
Hi and thanks. I've been having a look at some of the new models and some of them look fantastic. Never really been on my radar until now.
@troytempest290 3 ай бұрын
Excellent work fella. Subbed.
@sgt1959 3 ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for the sub my man, much appreciated.
@hungry6552 3 ай бұрын
What a gem of a channel. Glad to find you
@sgt1959 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, that's very kind of you sir.