get to know your gear. research links

[genocide roach]

here's the goal of this thread. i want to compile a list of sites that give detailed descriptions on things like tonewood, hardware, electronics, etc. basically, provide all the info you should know about your gear, and gear you plan to buy in the future.

just post your links and i'll add them to the top post. and i'll sticky it eventually.

updated 14 june 2008

GUITAR/BASS:

general/reviews-
http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/ (electric)
http://www.harmony-central.com/Acoustic-Guitar/ (acoustic)
http://www.harmony-central.com/Bass/ (bass)
http://www.harmony-central.com/Recording/ (EFFECTS)

tech
http://www.projectguitar.com/
http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/options/options_bodywoods.cfm (body wood)
http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/necks.cfm?fuseaction=guitar_neckwoods (neck wood)
http://www.edroman.com/customshop/wood/main.htm (wood)
http://www.lonewolfguitars.com/options_back_and_sides_wood.html (wood)
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=57 (luthiery/mods. bass oriented)
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=18 (repair, setup, mods. bass oriented)
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=38 (electronics. bass)

DRUMS:

general/reviews-
http://www.harmony-central.com/Drums/

tech
http://home.earthlink.net/~prof.sound/
http://www.drumdojo.com/
http://www.drumjunction.com/
http://www.oregondrum.com/wood_properties.cfm

KEYBOARDS:
www.synthzone.com
www.vintagesynth.com
http://www.harmony-central.com/Synth/

AMPS:
http://www.duncanamps.com/index.htm (tech, schematics)
http://www.ax84.com/ (tech, schematics)

LIVE SOUND/ RECORDING:
http://www.harmony-central.com/Recording/

OTHER
www.prepal.com - prices for used gear
~gR~

 

[DEFIED]

Thats awesome, the first site that I thought of was Warmoth too!

 

[Element_man]

http://www.projectguitar.com/

Cool website ranging from simple guitar maintainance to building complete guitars from scratch, includes reference sections and supply links.

 

[ParsonsMatt]

The most important link for drummers: http://home.earthlink.net/~prof.sound/

 

[Eligos]

I noticed that Imbuya was not mentioned on any of the links gR provided. My bass is made out of this wood, and I would say its tone is warmer than it is bright. Any professional links to it, though?

 

[genocide roach]

i dont know. if you find one, post it though.
~gR~

 

[Eligos]

http://www.lonewolfguitars.com/options_back_and_sides_wood.html

Found out that Imbuya is a type of Walnut from this site. Excellent for exotic woods. Have at.

 

[genocide roach]

im gonna start adding these to the OP sometime over the weekend. keep em coming!
~gR~

 

[Symbiant]

my guitar = all mahogany. neck and body

 

[shreddy]

A great resource to find used gear prices:
www.prepal.com

Keyboard sites:
www.synthzone.com
www.vintagesynth.com

 

[genocide roach]

OP updated
~gR~

 

[genocide roach]

fussed with the format and added the harmony central links. that site is a must for all musicians

edit: added a bunch of other stuff
~gR~

 

[genocide roach]

added:
http://www.drumdojo.com/
good for tech info. tonal properties of shells, construction, etc... also a section on world percussion instruments and a reviews section

http://www.drumjunction.com/index.html
tech info on wood selection, construction, etc. also covers electronic drums

http://www.oregondrum.com/wood_properties.cfm
wood info
~gR~

 

[iminsan3]

thanks a lot for the links guys
really helps when your trying to find the right way to do things, and save a few bucks doing them. and i got my questions answered without even having to ask. haha.

 

[genocide roach]

fantastic. atleast someone is getting help hehehe
~gR~

 

[Arachnid1111]

I have a question, I own a spider III Hd 150 combo stack and was wondering how i could get a tone somewhat close to a progressive metal standard.

 

[Dimaension X]

I just posted this link in another thread, but I think it is a very helpful website for all musicians:

http://www.studybass.com/tools/chord-scale-note-printer/

 

[Power Plant records]

you guys gotta check out uberproaudio.com....... its a library of gear that artists use

 

[mechanevil]

For drums, I'd suggest http://www.drummerworld.com

They have lesson videos and all kinds of stuff. The users are also pretty knowledgeable, and they have big name drummers like Derek Roddy and Gavin Harrison post sometimes and answer questions.