Chet changes to sound better? [Archive]

Root

09-05-2003, 01:57 PM

I'm sure other have this guitar. What would be the best strings to use on this? or what did Dave use when he played it?

Also, I am doing some recording and want to change the pickup to sound better but not what to use. Any suggestions?

One more Question, is there anything else I could do to it to make it better?

Any suggestions on anything and prices would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks

Jimmy

davehead1

09-05-2003, 03:58 PM

ive got one.

i love elixer strings. i havent really experimentted with others on it, but they are really nice.
i reccomend acoustic strings on it as well. guitar center had electric strings on theirs and it was pretty horrible.

i play mine direct through a PA system, but I'd really like to get an acoustic amp for it because those sound fantastic.

its a tricky guitar and it not hard for it to sound like shit sometimes, but once you learn what kind of sound it makes, its a lot easier to become consistant with it.

jimibadfish

09-05-2003, 08:54 PM

jazz mediums by martin, i think that's what dave used

jimibadfish

09-05-2003, 08:56 PM

maybe d'addario, but certainly jazz mediums
you should certainly get an acoustic amp

dmbpettit

09-06-2003, 12:49 AM

I use D'addario exp's on my chet. I also replaced the pickup with a Fishman Matrix Natural I. I liked the way the chet sounded before this upgrade but I really like how it sounds now. It has better bass response and the overall sound is much brighter. Well worth it!

Root

09-08-2003, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by dmbpettit
I use D'addario exp's on my chet. I also replaced the pickup with a Fishman Matrix Natural I. I liked the way the chet sounded before this upgrade but I really like how it sounds now. It has better bass response and the overall sound is much brighter. Well worth it!

How much did it run to do that to your chet?

AJDMB05

09-09-2003, 12:57 PM

Dave used to play far down and away from the soundhole when he used the Chet. That's only good if you need to cut through a band's overall sound though. I think when I played a Chet, just to try it out it had D'Addarios on and it sounded great.

PilotC150

09-09-2003, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by AJDMB05
Dave used to play far down and away from the soundhole when he used the Chet. That's only good if you need to cut through a band's overall sound though. I think when I played a Chet, just to try it out it had D'Addarios on and it sounded great.

The chet doesn't have a soundhole, how does he play far down and away from it if it doesn't exist?

GOCDMB

09-09-2003, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by PilotC150
The chet doesn't have a soundhole, how does he play far down and away from it if it doesn't exist? Correct...the SST does not have a soundhole.

I have heard before, and I don't own one so this is not fact coming from me, that acoustic strings on the SST are supposed to sound better.

But, like I said...I don't own one so no way to verify that.

GOCDMB

PilotC150

09-09-2003, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by GOCDMB
Correct...the SST does not have a soundhole.

I have heard before, and I don't own one so this is not fact coming from me, that acoustic strings on the SST are supposed to sound better.

But, like I said...I don't own one so no way to verify that.

GOCDMB

Your right, the SST doesn't have a soundhole, but that's what dave used. So dave's didn't have a soundhole.

You're also right about acoustic strings, but it is technically an acoustic guitar.

jimibadfish

09-10-2003, 12:13 AM

solid body acoustic is the most widely accepted term :rolleyes:
people should steer away from giving advice about things they haven't a fucking clue about.
not you pilot

Root

09-10-2003, 12:16 AM

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Root

09-10-2003, 12:17 AM

Just kidding, what do you think?

jimibadfish

09-10-2003, 12:31 AM

about the chet? I think its a quality axe that is at its best when strapped with jazz mediums, just like dave's. A marshall acoustic amp would really compliment it well. and i am really against the changin of the pick-up. i'm sure it will bring you infinite joy.

Root

09-10-2003, 12:35 AM

So, keep it original is what your saying.

jimibadfish

09-10-2003, 12:40 AM

hell yeah. its got a great original sound as is. i wouldn't think of changing the make-up of a classic piece like the chet. but the jazz mediums sound so sweat it almost make me cry.

Root

09-10-2003, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by jimibadfish
hell yeah. its got a great original sound as is. i wouldn't think of changing the make-up of a classic piece like the chet. but the jazz mediums sound so sweat it almost make me cry.

Cool, thanks for the valuable input.

DaveMatthewsRec

09-10-2003, 02:17 AM

Jazz mediums? is that made by Daddario?

never heard of them....can I get them at guitar center? also..I heard it's not good to put over .10 guage on your CHET...but I really dont know dick about it so...any thoughts on that?

davehead1

09-10-2003, 03:42 PM

i put 13s on mine....

everything seems to be pretty normal and of course i did get it adjusted.

Steve3170

09-10-2003, 03:46 PM

I heard if youre putting acoustic strings on it, you shouldnt put anything heavier than light because ther guitar wasnt made to withstand the preassure of the mediums.

Root

09-10-2003, 03:47 PM

really, i have meds on mine now. Should i take them off?

also show i have it looked at?

jimibadfish

09-10-2003, 04:01 PM

i think they might actually be light-mediums, my bad. I think they are like .12, the mediums are .13, its not that big of a change. As for not going over a .10, that's just what's recommended, but its not set it stone. It won't cause any damage. I mean maybe the neck might be a little different after 5+ years, but I think the sound is worth it.

Root

09-12-2003, 01:06 AM