Q&A: Strings, picks, signal chain, adjusting pickups, neck etc.

[@ubertwerpify]

thank you !

[@jasonlewis5350]

That was awesome. I can’t believe how simple yet effective and efficient your rig and studio are. Thanks for the info.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks Jason!

[@higler.]

Another awesome no filler video! I seriously appreciate the authenticity you provide. Thanks for always sharing your tips and tones and not being the stereotypical "youtuber".

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear that man! Thanks!

[@powercourageandwisdom]

This is very well thought out set up. Not complicated but you can do all you could ever want. People can easily end millions of dollars on studio gear and still not get the sound. With what you use, and the sound you get, I tip my hat in high respect to your abilities. I think you've got it very good. This is making me reassess my spaghetti factory wire mess and overly complicated, outdated machines and just create a clean compact but powerful set up like yourself. I am envious. Two of these, my friend -->👍 Tchuus..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 👌. It’s not the gear but how you use it 😎.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Lots of great information here, especially for beginners. Thanks again for another great video! Have fun working on that new CYHRA album!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Will do 🤟.

[@deigov]

One simple way to check the string height is try to stick different picks under the 1st string on 12th fret. Not that it matters much but some people really eager to get the number :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👌

[@chrisglau740]

Thanks for the Tipp with Bogren IR´s, Euge ! They are special and amazing and got my Sound to the next Level !

[@EugeValovirta230V]

My pleasure! Glad to hear that man!

[@chrisglau740]

@@EugeValovirta230V especially the Valovirtuous IR rocks ;) I have all three collections, what are your 3 favorite IR´s b.t.w. ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

My signature one obviously and I like SoundofGod2 & GreasyBeard a lot too and some of the designed for cleans are great too and Kohle’s pack has great ones too. Can’t remember the names now. But mostly I use my signature one ’cos that works great on everything 😎👌.

[@MoreMeRecording]

Same, I'm so glad I found Euge's channel for this alone! They're fantastic.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏☺️

[@madddog692000]

Informative as always. The amount of time you take to answer every comment and to do everything possible to answer viewer questions is awesome. Love this channel brother 🤘🤘🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! 🙏☺️

[@stephaneaudet]

Hi Euge , it's sure on your JCM 800 you don't have Effect loop but me i have JCM 2000 DSL 100 i have one and i gonna use that because with full overdrive it's preferable to use loop for not interfering the sound.If you play blue rock it's ok you can plug in front.You can use in front anyway but big overdrive normaly is in behind amp.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Well as the name suggests: overdrive drives the amp over so in front the amp it is. Try to put SD-1 (or any basic od) in the loop and it sounds horrible 😁. But whatever works man 😎👌. (Pre) Amp like od / dist pedals are another story and they work both ways.

[@stephaneaudet]

Excuse me Euge , i want to say about Chorus effect into the effect loop not overdrive.I'm very sorry friend.

[@stephaneaudet]

@@EugeValovirta230V You can use Chorus in front and loop also but with a lot of drive behind the amp are better.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No worries man! 😎👌

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌👍. It’s all about personal preferences.

[@cros79]

Nice video! Gothenburg Cyhra show when? 😁

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! No idea mainly ’cos of the Covid.

[@ArticLight14]

Thank you Euge for this.

[@ArticLight14]

Btw, I need some advice. No matter the string brand. I always break the D string. I even downgraded to a 1.0 mm pick. I use to use 1.5 mm but it would break sooner. The strings aren’t that old either. Ever have that problem?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

You’re welcome 🙏.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Check out the guitar’s bridge and change the ”piece” of that string to new one. That usually helps. Hardly ever but if I’ve had it has been usually the aforementioned reason.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Sounds bad ass man. You have some awesome gear there Euge. Thanks for what you do brother, honored to be a subscriber to your channel.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear this! 🙏☺️

[@Moirchester]

Pepita is ready to dance again after his holidays in Lapland :) He'll come back at Xmas :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 😎👌

[@Jaakkima7X]

For the next Q&A or guitar lesson video you could share your tips&tricks about left and right hand string muting techniques. I think that's an area that you have not covered so far. Thx once again for the great content you share.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Great suggestion! 👌

[@braaijmakers]

Great video Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks Bart!

[@honigdachs.]

"How loud do I play in the studio? This loud". Hahaha, legend!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@burningstar3466]

I play in standard E, use 9-46 D'Addario strings, my pick is Jim Dunlop White Fang 1.0mm. Action gauge on guitar 50/60

[@ConradMH]

That was great bro!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks C!

[@ConradMH]

You are wellcome E!!!!

[@James23031976]

Hi Euge. Awesome that a great artist like you shares his ideas, insights on how to set up everything up to get a great guitar sound. Thnx, man!! One question… I assume the Radial J48 is connected after the Wampler DB booster and the J48 goes to the guitar input on the back of the KHE, and the xlr output of the J48 goes to input of the Steinberg Audio Interface on the front? Do you still use the reamp box in this setup? Keep bringing these awesome video’s please! Thnx!!! 🤘🏻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Yes exactly like that 👌. I use the re-amp box if I need to reamp something. Which is hardly ever 😎. But I’ve used it every now & then if I mix something I haven’t recorded myself ’cos I always ask the band / artists to deliver also guitar & bass DI signals so I can reamp them with my amps if needed to get the mix sound better.

[@aquilarossa5191]

Did you do a video about what is different in the circuit of the BAD BOY compared to a regular 2203, apart from it not using EL34s? It can kick the ass of the 2203ZW by quite a lot, so something is going on in there. I think a lot of people would want to know, so they can mod their Marshall to be BAD too. :D

[@lydfar2392]

He did a video on that particular subject a couple of months ago... 🙂

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah and here’s a few ones about the subject 😎: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6SQdZdveJKnpNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qZn4ePeKqjjNU

[@ale22glam]

Man, how many vacation days per year do you have!? I feel so envy 🥲🥲🥲

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Being a professional musician isn’t a 9-5 job so as much as I want / have a change. And can afford 😁.

[@ale22glam]

@@EugeValovirta230V I wanna live your dream too, Euge 🥲

[@alessiomec7300]

Greetings from your biggest Italian fan! You're a myth! Keep it up! Bravissimo!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! 😎🙏🤟

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Great stuff!! Love your videos!!🇨🇦

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks Greg! 🙏

[@mattyd1284]

Brilliant information cheers for that 😊😊

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@yjmsrv]

Wow Euge- you play a LOT quieter in that room then I would have thought! I could hear you pick on the strings louder then the actual guitar... Might have to get the Bogren - that really allows nice tone to be dialed back to reasonable volumes through the cabinet. I have a Boss TAE- I need to work with it more- but it doesn't sound as good as what I just heard from the Bogren when you turned up the cabinet...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎 I guess you meant St. Rock React:IR since Jens Bogren makes impulse responses, which I use basically always 👌.

[@yjmsrv]

@@EugeValovirta230V Yep! The St Rock React is what I meant- not the Bogren IR's- I thought I changed my question but apparently not- thanks for the quick response! On their website now...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@brown.dogmcgee]

great - i love your videos man

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Bash_Man]

DR strings for the win. 🤘🏻.. ever tried their Veritas Strings ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪. Once but I didn’t like them as much as I do Tite-Fits & DDTs.

[@Bash_Man]

@@EugeValovirta230V do you remember what you didn't like about them ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Probably the feel.

[@Bash_Man]

@@EugeValovirta230V thank you sir. I remember trying the DDT for E# tuning and they were too stiff. They're more meant for lower tunings I find.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏👌

[@milsamilsa-is8uv]

How loud I play? Siiiiiiiiick. 😉

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I should’ve probably said ”How quiet I play / mix / listen etc.” 😁😁😁.

[@goldeagle6447]

Сan you make a video about the sponges in the room for sound isolation. how effective are they? :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

They’re quite effective especially the bass traps in the corners 👌. Will put on my to do - list 😎.

[@yanossnicklefritz7064]

I know a lot of newer players love this stuff, but I still find it interesting what other players use. Nice video Euge. I have been wondering what studio monitors those are. I don't recognize them. And wondered if you're using a sub monitor since there so small.

[@nothingEvil101]

looks like genelec, no?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! They’re Genelec 8040Ds if I remember correct. No subwoofer but I use Sennheiser 650HD headphones to check the low end if needed. And I use Sonarwork’s Reference calibration system on both to get a really flat response 👌.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 👌😎.

[@yanossnicklefritz7064]

@@EugeValovirta230V Oh ok. I appreciate it. I couldn't place which ones they are. Obviously a great response for there size or you wouldn't be using them. Thanks. I'm using IK Media monitors these days that are only a little bigger but sound great and have room calibration to get a flat response too. Monitors don't need to be the size of a car anymore.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 👌.

[@paulcfo]

Hi Euge. Paul from Texas here. Question for you...How do you put modulation effects in the effects loop using the Softube JCM800? I have Amproom and the Marshall cab pack. Also, which Jens Bogren IR pack has your signature IR? Leads and Cleans?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hi Paul, Just put it after the amp ”block” before the cab. Or you can put it after the cab too like what you do when mixing a song and want to add post effects (dly & rev for example). Leads & Cleans yes 👌.

[@paulcfo]

@@EugeValovirta230V Recently in one of your videos about Marshall Amproom, you used a micropitch shifter, delay, and a chorus from Tru plugins (Not sure of the spelling of the name of the company) and compared the modulation plugins signal chain before and after the pre-amp. The sound you got from the modulation plugins in the effects loop was super wide and super cool. How did you do that? Thank you for all you do and for your KZbin channel Euga.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Stereo track in DAW and then add the effects in the track’s inserts or create a separate aux track for the effects and then put that in the aforementioned stereo tracks send / return (pre-fader) 👌😎. And if the effect has a mono / stereo option choose stereo 😊.

[@tsibren]

Are you still using the Suhr loadbox at all? Awesome video again! Thanks :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Every now & then but mainly the St. Rock 🤟. Thanks man!

[@greenudav7379]

what is the model of white monitors on the table?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I think they’re 8040 something. Genelec don’t make those anymore but they have similar ones nowadays. Can’t remember the model but 8040 something I think.

[@ReturnToCoda]

Great video, I thought you were using the Boss tube amp expander along with the KHE and therefore had a way to put an fx after the power stage. Any reason you are using the other attenuator now? Better feel or sound?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! I’ve never used the Boss amp expander but always the Suhr Reactive Load IR and the St.Rock React:IR 👌😎. No need for me to put effects after power stage since I add them in Cubase if needed when I’m recording & mixing.

[@tyroneenglish8396]

Hi Euge, really enjoyed this video. I have a question regarding the 8020D monitors. I’m currently looking to purchase some monitors and would appreciate some feedback on the 8020D speakers. Why the 8020D? What other monitors did you consider? Are you happy with them? Are you planning to upgrade/change to other monitors anytime soon, and why? Thanks again. Love the videos. P.S. You should review the Rockerverb 100 MKIII and run the Boss SD in front ;). Hopefully MusiX can hook you up.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Those were the ones I bought like 10-15 years ago and Genelecs are awesome in general and those were in my budget then. I never really considered anything else ’cos Genelecs are pretty much an industry standard. I’ve been really happy with them but I’ve considered every now & then to upgrade to bigger Genelecs that’d ”go deeper” but I’ve been using these so long that ”why fix if it ain’t broken” 😎. Definitely if I get my hands on one someday 👌.

[@superweevel]

Hi Euge, Thanks again🤘🤘,One question, For the heavier strings like(10-56) Do you have to do anything on the Nut? For that fatter E string?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

You’re welcome! Can’t remember having any issues. I’ve sometimes used .70 and then I needed to drill the hole on the tuner bigger and tweak the nut too 😁.

[@superweevel]

@@EugeValovirta230V Just one more question about Strings, Have you ever tried Top Wrapping strings over the tail piece Like Zakk does?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Been doing that since early 90s 😎👌.

[@picksalot1]

Very useful information, presented very clearly, as always. Do you have a "Sub-Woofer" connected to the Genelec Speakers/Monitors? Do you use the Genelecs for mixing or mastering, or do you use headphones? What kind of headphones do you use for listening to you sound in the computer? Thanks

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! I don’t have a subwoofer and I use Sennheiser HD650 headphones usually just to check out the low end ’cos they ”go down” 😎. I also use Sonarworks reference calibration software for my speakers & headphones. It’s absolutely fantastic and I have no idea how I’ve managed to mix / master / listen anything without it.

[@picksalot1]

@@EugeValovirta230V Thanks, that information was particularly helpful, as I use headphones most of the time. 👌

[@guitargod4697]

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[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hyvä 😎

[@ychvs]

What is this attenuator model ? pls anyone

[@EugeValovirta230V]

This 😎: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSpep5_bMR3gZY

[@levanchikvaidze3519]

Hey, Euge, how do you like react:ir’s attenuator feature? Do you hear any amp’s tone degradation? Thanks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hey Levan, I like it a lot. Not really but obviously there is a bit different since the speakers get less power than what they’re designed to get but that’s not ’cos of the attenuator but the speakers if you know what I mean 😎👌.

[@levanchikvaidze3519]

@@EugeValovirta230V yep, got it 🤘🏻Thank you for reply!

[@felipecaceres7791]

hi men, I try to purchase Bogren ir Pack and the link doesn't do the discount, do you know why??

[@EugeValovirta230V]

It should work automatically when you go to check out so the discount is already in place. This is the first time I’m hearing this so it should work like a charm 😎.

[@RealGreggStallings]

Hey man next time lets hear about the mixing?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I’m planning to do a four episode series of recordin, mixing, mastering & the gear in the near future so that’s coming 👌😎. Thanks for asking 🙏.