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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
2012-01-19 Volume:
Hey Greg, the volume is going to seem more responsive when you have distortion on because the gain structure changes when you're running distortion. Best way to check if your volume is functioning properly
2011-11-16 Multi Effects Unit:
Hey Jay, in my opinion, stomp boxes are the only way to go. I just recently was in the studio & this fellow came in raving about that unit. He was going to trade his Mesa Boogie Lone Star for it. So, we
2011-10-29 Tone Pot Troubleshooting:
Hey Benjamin, I'd say that you probably wired it wrong man. If you can send me a pic of your wiring job, I'll take a look at it to see if you have it wired up properly. From what you've described, it sounds
2011-09-13 Bass amp?:
Hey Graham, I'd say that for playing hard rock or metal you should look into Ampeg. They offer a pretty wide variety of amps that are close to your budget. Here's a link you can check out to give you
2011-08-16 Cheap Guitar Synthesizers/Mutli-effects:
Hey Kev, sorry man, I'm a Blues/Jazz/Classic Rock guy, so I really wouldn't know what to tell you. I do know that Moog makes some pretty out there effects but they're not cheap. You might want to check
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