Members tommy_is_here Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Has anyone seen or used f-hole covers of some sort on their hollow bodies/semi-hollow bodied guitars to control feedback? A friend of mine suggested either a) taping the holes closed or b) stuffing the guitar with my old socks. What do you guys think should be done to control feedback. I envisioned some sort of foam stuffer that could slip into the f-holes. I'm even thinking of building a pair myself to try it out. I have searched for such a product, but can't seem to find anything. -Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Devinstation Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 I heard blowing up a baloon INSIDE of the guitar works, never tried it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan Trevisol Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Get a solid body guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gochaz Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 I think it's a bit of a lost cause, stuffing things inside a guitar to control feedback. That's like buying a 4x4 and only driving on the road... Anyway, I'd imagine it would help control feedback, but you'd lose tone in a big way. My entirely hollow Gretsch feeds back like a motherfucker, but I live with it, cos it sounds so good. Stand away from the amp, and get facing the right way. Are you playing in a live enviroment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Originally posted by Devinstation I heard blowing up a baloon INSIDE of the guitar works, never tried it though. Interesting. Anybody try it? I don't have a hollow body or I would try it, but I am still curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members F-holes Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Doug's Plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members red|dragon Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Point your headstock toward your amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jerry_picker Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Originally posted by red|dragon Point your headstock toward your amp. And away from any PA monitors or microphones at the same time. Doug's plugs...well , I never... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted October 22, 2006 Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Billy Duffy stuffs his Falcon with foam. Billy Duffy is a badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommy_is_here Posted October 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2006 Wow Doug's plugs is EXACTLY what I imagined I'd build for myself. I might order a pair if my own don't work out well. thanks! -Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mercer Posted October 23, 2006 Members Share Posted October 23, 2006 I kinda like the feedbackitude in my semihollow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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