From this message, I see there are a few git synth players out there. Just a couple questions..
1. Has your experience been that they work better on acoustic rather than electric guitars? I did read something about that a few years ago. Something about nylon strings too - maybe the pickups have more isolation per string than magnetic pickups which would be used on steel or electric?
2. Can you play chords and fast licks on these newer synths like the axon with the correct guitar / setup? I had the Roland gr10 (about ten years ago), and have played the gr30 in a store about 3 years ago and remain unimpressed. Seemed like I still needed to watch how and what I played, and chords were still kinda weirdly interpreted. The gr30 I tried was being driven via a strat-like electric guitar, so I'm thinking the nylon might give superior tracking.
3. Any idea on where I could try an axon? I've never seen one in a store. Thanx for any info... -- Rich-----Original Message----- From: Shawn Brock
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 5:27 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: UPS info You can't beat the Godin stuff. I use the Multiac nylon stuff on gigs and to drive the Roland. For recording I go mostly unplugged, but I use the Godin for the rare plugged tune I record on nylon. I have a "cost deal". Going to get one of the La Patrie guitars soon for acoustic recording. I was asked if I would be interested in a deal with Carvin, they also make a lot of guitars with synth access. The NS1, (nylon synth guitar), is just a clear rip-off of the Godin. Carvin has some features which I like better. They offer knobs as aposed to sliders, and the knobs are stacked, (guitar volume on bottom, synth volume on top). Plus the knobs are below the bridge in more of a standard electric guitar fashion. They also offer a lot of color and neck options, and the Graph-Tech, ( spelling?) pickups. The Graph-Tech stuff is a little better in my opinion, but its still a Carvin. The body isn't chambered at all, and it just feels like an electric guitar that was hotrodded to me. I'm past taking stuff just because its free. Plus, no one wants to give away free stuff anymore. I would rather just play what I like to play, even if it costs me money. I have never gotten a free instrument which I liked... The Axon products are better than Roland in a lot of ways. I just don't like the fact that you have to rack mount them, and you have to pay extra for the expression peddles. I like that the Roland is all in one box. Like I said though, Axon is better. I use line6 amps, and they are good for what they are. That don't mean they are as good as a Fender twin or a Marshall Stack, but they bring both worlds together somewhat for a lot less money... Shawn Brock----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Smart" <csmart8@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 12:30 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: UPS info
I also use a guitar synth, an Axon AX100 MK2. It works great with the built-in pickup in my Godin LGXsa.Chris PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribeFor other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq
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