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Expertise
I can answer any kind of question that is guitar related - from choosing the right guitar/amp for
your needs, musical style & budget, to effects usage & placement, & most technical questions related to guitar set up & repair.
I do not specialize in dating or appraising vintage gear, so please don't ask me to appraise the value of your instrument.
URL: River City Junction
Experience in the area
I have been playing guitar for over 30 years & tour regularly with my band River City Junction. We play a mix of Blues, Jazz, Funk, Motown, R&B & Classic Rock so I can help answer any questions related to these genres as well. I also have extensive experience using many different brands of guitars, amplifiers & effects. I do most of my own work on my guitars, preferring not to let anyone else touch them so unless it's a regret or something that requires an actual luthier, it's taken care of in house. I also build & repair my own pedals & tube amps, so I can help with questions of a technical nature with regards to these subjects as well.
Organizations
River CIty Junction (Guitarist)
Education/Credentials
Musician's Professional Workshop Scholarship (CHOM FM)
Vanier College (Classical Music - Guitar)
Herzing Institute (Micro-Computer Electronics)
Have taken numerous online courses in recording/engineering
Average Ratings
Recent Answers from Jason Fryer
2012-05-21 guitar parts:
Hey James, not sure what you mean by accessories, so I don't know what to tell you there. As for batteries, any battery will work including rechargeable ones. I like Truefire for online guitar lessons
2012-03-27 Guitar Body Pressure Crack Repair:
Hey Jerry, from what I've been able to gather, this is a problem with that model of guitar. If it were a high end guitar & it needed repairs that were not the result of poor design, I'd say it would be
2012-03-06 Pickup failure:
Hey Paul, is it an active bass? Try changing the battery if it is. If it's not, then you'll need a multi meter to test the pots & pickups. Or you can bring it in to have it looked at. Lemme know if it's
2012-03-05 Guitar Strings & Tuning:
Hi Kody, that actually sounds a bit like a neck problem man. I'd bring it in & have it looked at. Sorry I can't help you more, but without actually seeing & hearing the guitar, it's impossible for me to
2012-03-03 guitar processor and guitar amps:
Hi Yura, you would record with distortion, but any other effects would be added after the fact. (Reverb, delay etc) The reason for this is that you capture the pure tone of the amp & then add the effects
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