Neck Pickup Paranoia?

[Endrik]

this thread is proving to be a goldmine of tips to make me sound better! Keep the great ideas coming

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[Newc]

Back in the 80's when all that mattered was how cleanly you can play arpeggios and such, this would be a valid argument.

Here in the 21st Century, where the song as a whole is more important, and the people who care about perfect technique do not matter, you're quibbling about absolutely nothing.

Yes there are tons of examples of flawless musical masturbation, but it's still musical masturbation. So what if some dweeb doesn't nail every note perfect? It's still masturbation.

[horns666]

WTF??!!..who wants to watch some dude masterbate..???

Well here ya go then..ya sick muthafuggas!!!

[ABSOLUT CHARVEL]

I think Nextinline nailed it. Newc and a couple others too. As long as someone enjoys what the do, you don't have to like it, but learn to live with it and don't let it get to you. Don't expect everyone to play at a level of your expectations.

I have excepted the fact I can no longer pump out a Money Shot like Bill, but i still enjoy the drips i produce. I just put it in my hand and toss it across the room thinking i can shoot like him....

[MartinBarre]

Dave Murray uses the neck pickup when he plays a solo. He is a great player and I love that tone he gets from the neck pickup.

Yep, and the fact Adrian always seemed to use the bridge for his solos made the contrast between the two so much more mind-blowing.
Until Janick showed up flapping his hands randomly using who knows what pickup.


I think the neck pickup is a useful tool, especially in a band with two guitarists, if one uses the neck and the other uses the bridge. IT creates a nice contrast. I'm not sure if it hides poor playing, but it does certainly make you sound faster, I can see that.