Author Topic: Usefull guitar websites/forums? (Read 5503 times)

Scotty477 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:48:17 PM »

This may be blasphemy

but the SD forum is pretty level headed and informative.

_tom_ · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2008, 04:48:29 PM »

This is just for soundclips, but www.netmusicians.org is an awesome database of loads of different amp clips. You can upload your own stuff for free as well :)

Philly Q · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2008, 04:56:24 PM »

I'm not actually a member, but the Telecaster forum seems very good (if you're into Teles, obviously).

http://www.tdpri.com/

Lots of real serious tonehounds on there.

dave_mc · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2008, 07:06:28 PM »

Quote from: MDV

Yeah, I gave up trying to help the n00bs at UG.

I mainly got sick of the atmosphere there though: its full of nobs so its really authoritarian. The mods are little hitlers (or were last I checked)

HC is just a big slanging match. Its a laugh, but its really, really useless. Ask a legit question and you get an 80% mix of one-word posts, abuse and derailing and 20% fairly knowledgable people that arent really willing to put the time into typing any detail.

I go there for a laugh, primarily. I visit for the OT stuff.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

i don't think UG is as bad as it was (it's definitely not perfect, though), but agreed about HC. it's just mental. I know i was all in favour of more laissez-faire moderation on UG, but HC (the amp forum anyway) is too far the other way if you ask me... you sorta wonder why some of them are even on a guitar forum, half the time...

:lol:

MDV · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2008, 07:21:39 PM »

I see it more of a guitar and music themed internet pub environment.

Though if HC were a pub, it'd be a $%&#ing dive. You'd have a handfull of old codgers, the 20,000 post guys, sitting at the bar talking really loud, and a load of raucus regualrs, then new people would come in and they'd hurl abuse

"N00B!! Fosters?? You want the ERDINGER! Custom beer, made by belgian elves at gunpoint"

"YOU SUCK"

"You dont stand at the bar like that, you tw@t! You gotta lean like this"

And on it'd go till you learn to give it back, and then......well, then youre one of them. Firmly planted in place opposed to in-depth discussion and post counts less than 500.

_tom_ · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2008, 07:30:25 PM »

HC isnt that bad. The Amp forum and Guitar Jam contain a load of off topic stuff but Electric Guitars is a good place if you want guitar advice.

dave_mc · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2008, 07:36:38 PM »

^ ^ :lol:

Fourth Feline · « **Reply #22 on:** March 08, 2008, 10:56:05 AM »

Quote from: Philly Q

I'm not actually a member, but the Telecaster forum seems very good (if you're into Teles, obviously).

http://www.tdpri.com/

Lots of real serious tonehounds on there.

Another vote for the T.D.P.R.I here.

Plenty of input about Strats, Amps, Stomp Boxes, Playing/ Technique / Bass e.t.c.

There is ( unfortunately ) a degree of 'anti-Gibson' snobbery, but it is a very busy and informative place. It is my third choice after BKP and The Gear Page.

Jonny · « **Reply #23 on:** March 08, 2008, 11:25:08 AM »

Quote from: sambo

^Ha! Well for tabs, Ultimate Guitar is useful. Never been on the forums/tried to get advice there though.

Actually I go to User Reviews on Guitars, not the actual forum. The forum you'll just get flamed

"BC RICH IS THE BEST LOLZ! ITS BETR THN GIBS0N!!11"

Like that.

Scotty477 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2008, 11:56:38 AM »

Quote from: Jonny

Quote from: sambo
^Ha! Well for tabs, Ultimate Guitar is useful. Never been on the forums/tried to get advice there though.

Actually I go to User Reviews on Guitars, not the actual forum. The forum you'll just get flamed

"BC RICH IS THE BEST LOLZ! ITS BETR THN GIBS0N!!11"

Like that.

I feel so sad for people when I read them posting things like that :D

ilÿti · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2008, 12:48:56 PM »

wholenote.com

The user forum is rather meh, but the articles and lessons are fantastic. Some class stuff in there. A good place to spend hours of "alternative practice" when you can't play guitar for awhile because you've wacked your finger with a hammer or having wrist pains from too much... uhm...yeah... you know... speed-picking.

I lurk at a few places, but the BKP forum is the only forum I still go to frequently. petrucciforums.com has some very theory-savvy people that will answer just about any question, and it's a much more friendly place than people expect from prog fans. I'm thinking of joining sevenstring.org, as I've been lurking there a few times and it seems like a nice place.

dave_mc · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2008, 06:27:18 PM »

Quote from: Jonny

Quote from: sambo
^Ha! Well for tabs, Ultimate Guitar is useful. Never been on the forums/tried to get advice there though.

Actually I go to User Reviews on Guitars, not the actual forum. The forum you'll just get flamed

"BC RICH IS THE BEST LOLZ! ITS BETR THN GIBS0N!!11"

Like that.

i'd stay well clear of those user reviews... :lol:

Jonny · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2008, 06:33:06 PM »

Quote from: dave_mc

Quote from: Jonny
Quote from: sambo
^Ha! Well for tabs, Ultimate Guitar is useful. Never been on the forums/tried to get advice there though.

Actually I go to User Reviews on Guitars, not the actual forum. The forum you'll just get flamed

"BC RICH IS THE BEST LOLZ! ITS BETR THN GIBS0N!!11"

Like that.

i'd stay well clear of those user reviews... :lol:

They're "LOLZ THIS IS BETR" too!?!

I thought the ratings were reliable. :(
Now I'm back to square one with my research. Damn it UG..

Adam.M · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2008, 08:36:09 PM »

Cheers for all these responses guys, i'll add these to my list!

dave_mc · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2008, 08:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Jonny

Quote from: dave_mc

i'd stay well clear of those user reviews... :lol:

They're "LOLZ THIS IS BETR" too!?!

I thought the ratings were reliable. :(
Now I'm back to square one with my research. Damn it UG..

well, the forums have much better information than the user reviews, if that tells you anything.

Author Topic: Usefull guitar websites/forums? (Read 5503 times)

Fourth Feline