Hello and a question

shaboogie25 · Post by **shaboogie25** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 9:14 pm

Hey everyone I'm new here, but at the same time not new. I have been reading these boards and using this site for all my Dave tab needs, and it is definitely the best. I finally signed up for the boards tonight, and I'm here to say hello. Hello! I just have one quick question; I have been playing Dave music for almost a year now, and it sounds pretty good. However, I can't seem to get that same "crisp" sound that Dave has. If anyone has any tips or suggestions, please let me know. Thanks alot, and by the way, my name is John.

Peace

QuattroDore · Post by **QuattroDore** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 9:22 pm

Just keep in mind that every single time you hear Dave, he is playing out of a Taylor 910 with brand new strings. Probably has a lot to do with it.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 9:43 pm

also keep in mind that hes got some crazy south african rhythm

Four Eyes · Post by **Four Eyes** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 10:42 pm

Use extra light strings!! That is the best advice that I can give you. Martin Marquis are the ones I use, and they get the job done nicely. They will give you the percusive sound, plus they will be clear and bright. They don't last long if you play all day everyday, (they get dirty quickly) but they are strong enough to last through a four hour gig. My bandmates don't seem to have as much success with them as me though.

Peace!!

Four Eyes · Post by **Four Eyes** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 10:43 pm

By the way, whats up everyone, I'm new to the board also.

Peace!!

Speenis · Post by **Speenis** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 10:44 pm

Not too much right now. It seems whenever I have nothing to do and come on these boards, no one seems to be posting. Glad to see somebody has decided to join me.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 10:44 pm

lots of new people. good stuff

ericwormann · Post by **ericwormann** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 12:26 am

Four Eyes · Post by **Four Eyes** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 2:21 am

Mediums just can't be percusive enough for me. I need more of a snare sound to operate. It's going to be different for each guitarist. I think with being "plugged" Mediums have a little too much bass. Lighter strings definitely give you that little bit of brightness that Dave is known for.

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 4:55 am

As far as I know Dave uses D'Addario lights..the 12 gauge i think...the blue pack.....and he uses the orange tortex standard pick......give that a try..........the crazy african rythm helps too

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:36 am

too bad not all of us are born with crazy african rhythm. by the way i like your avatar hillbilly

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:40 am

shane wrote:too bad not all of us are born with crazy african rhythm. by the way i like your avatar hillbilly

Thanks man but I cant take credit for it, stole it from dmbheaven..........

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:41 am

dont worry i got mine from there too

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:50 am

Hey, I was reading up on the 'is dmb white music' thread ... noticed you're from sa....ME TOO!! WOOOHOOO....'insert crowd chanting'

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:55 am