Members driverhasabomb Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 1. Unless it's something really 'out there' I don't need you to explain what the knobs do. 2. If you're making a video and I can clearly see your guitar you don't need to tell me it's a '98 super deluxe tv yellow telecaster. Same goes for your ac30. 3. Less talking, more playing. 4. If you insist on talking adjust your mic so I can hear you. 5. I really don't need to hear how fast you can play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Folky_Grunge Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 Play chords and not just lead stuff. There are people that play rhythm, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 haha, im actually going to demo some of my pedals for the hell of it when i get home in may. Some useful advice, thank you:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfcat Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 If you're demoing an od pedal, definitely don't show us what the clean sound is and use as many other effects as possible at the same time-delay, chorus, flanger, etc. Seriously, I've seen demos just like that on youtube. Whatever I said, do the oppsite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITEFLY182 Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 If you guys want pedal demos done your way then start making them yourselves. Im happy that people make them and if they play however they like in them then thats fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members letsgocoyote Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 i hate seeing peoples socks or barefeet.just put on some cool shoes man. or some lame shoes even. or get girl who doesnt have nasty dude toes. im mean dude sfeet are gross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paganifuzz Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 I dont agree with the clean sound.... at least to get a feeling what the gear sounds through the recording equip the person is using.... now what I would like to see is the same riff, chord, lick trough different settings... not ramdom wanking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clorox Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 If you guys want pedal demos done your way then start making them yourselves. Im happy that people make them and if they play however they like in them then thats fine by me. I can't demo pedals I don't own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beef Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 2. If you're making a video and I can clearly see your guitar you don't need to tell me it's a '98 super deluxe tv yellow telecaster. Same goes for your ac30. Just something to note that not everyone on the internet is as knowledgeable as you are. Also, while it might be obvious that "it's a telecaster," there are a number of different models of telecasters out there and it might not be immediately evident what type of telecaster it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Collapse Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 The only one that really bothers me is when people won't stfu and play the pedal. But I just don't watch those ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clorox Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 Just something to note that not everyone on the internet is as knowledgeable as you are. Also, while it might be obvious that "it's a telecaster," there are a number of different models of telecasters out there and it might not be immediately evident what type of telecaster it is. +1, you should always briefly discuss your gear (don't overdo it though...I hate videos where they spend a minute talking about their setup and a minute playing the pedal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted April 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 +1, you should always briefly discuss your gear (don't overdo it though...I hate videos where they spend a minute talking about their setup and a minute playing the pedal). Yeah that's what I was getting at. I've seen people talk about the kind of aftermarket pickups in their guitar, what tuning they're using, etc. I've seen some where they'll hold up the guitar and or say "I'm using a USA strat through a deluxe reverb RI." I have no problem with keeping it short and simple. The video demos by 'proguitarshop' are probably my favorites. It seems like they go really in depth with everything a pedal is capable of doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MegaTom Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 If at all possible, try to isolate the sound of your amp from that of buzzing strings, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clorox Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 Yeah that's what I was getting at. I've seen people talk about the kind of aftermarket pickups in their guitar, what tuning they're using, etc. I've seen some where they'll hold up the guitar and or say "I'm using a USA strat through a deluxe reverb RI." I have no problem with keeping it short and simple.The video demos by 'proguitarshop' are probably my favorites. It seems like they go really in depth with everything a pedal is capable of doing. I LOVE PGS. Without a doubt my favorite youtube series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snufkino Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 I LOVE PGS. Without a doubt my favorite youtube series.Second that. I've found them really informative and useful. Simple and effective step by step exploration and explanation of each dial on the pedals. Perfect.I can't believe some of the utterly redundant demo's on Youtube. There's one where this guy off camera literally talks for 30 seconds before playing anything and you can't hear a word he says. You'd think the people would actually play back what they've just done to see what it looks and sounds like. :freak:I know it's a visual medium, but you only need that aspect to show the dial positions. So anything that shows some dead-eyed guy showing off his new toy and staring into the camera really puts me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members workinclasszero Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 Probably not say "uh" as much as I do. http://www.expotv.com/profile/home/workinclasszero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clorox Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 [YOUTUBE]B7mOlMpkiG4[/YOUTUBE] A good example of what NOT to do. More than two minutes before he plays the damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brett Valentine Posted April 13, 2008 Members Share Posted April 13, 2008 These are my favorite gear demos:http://youtube.com/user/ProGuitarShopDemos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Show us some of the more extreme settings. Have regular settings already written down. I don't want to watch you twist knobs. Open chords too, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clorox Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 What's your avatar, pbone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 What's your avatar, pbone? The cover from So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness - Joan of Arc It's a guy pulling a wire out from his phone or TV, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfcat Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 I dont agree with the clean sound....at least to get a feeling what the gear sounds through the recording equip the person is using....now what I would like to see is the same riff, chord, lick trough different settings... not ramdom wanking! I was being sarcastic-just saying I hate it when people are demo'ing a dirt pedal and start out with dirt-I can't tell what's from the amp and what's from the pedal. Happens a lot too. There are some great ones out there too-especially helpful when someone has 3 similar pedals and compares them side-by-side, like three different modded tube screamers or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FuzzShifter Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Mic the f'ing amp! You can always go back, and overdub a narration, but pick clicks and string sounds suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Mic the f'ing amp!You can always go back, and overdub a narration, but pick clicks and string sounds suck! not all of us have mics. i just turn up my amp since its in the same room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tonedover Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 play a riff clean and then with effect.... and ONLY the demo'd effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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