So I’m not sure if this is fixable, but the toggle switches for my Sustainiac are loose. First it was the mode switch, and then the on/off switch became loose too, but I don’t know how to fix them. And it makes it to where my guitar literally only has a bridge pickup, because no signal comes from the neck now.

By “losse” I mean like they’re still connected to the guitar but they just flop around with no function instead of clicking back and fourth like they should. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

-Rymydy

Hey Everyone! I got a bit of a different question to put out there.

So very recently I managed to purchase a Hellwin! Exciting. The difficult part is that it is from the UK and requires a 240v power supply, where here in North America we use 120V. This is fine as I have a work around via a little transformer that converts the power to 240v. Ive been using it with the Slant Hellwin cab it came with no issues, and it sounds fantastic!

Leading up to my question, I also own a 5150 Iconic Head and Cab. Its a straight cab with a 16ohm impedance (which is also the same as the hellwin slant cab I have).
SO, my question is, am I able to use the 5150 Cab along with the Hellwin Head and Cab to form a full stack? And what impedance selection should I set it to on the Hellwin head (8 ohms or 16 ohms?), but would the wattage requirement difference affect anything?

Pictures of the back of each cab for reference:

I know triplets, several scales, the notes on the guitar, CAGED, and basic major and minor arpeggios, what is a good next thing for me to work on? I am kinda lost on where to go next

Hi, How do I stop/prevent my fingers from flying to far from the string, especially while playing the pentatonic scale? I think the problem is with my middle and ring finger.

Would you be interested in tuning in to a live stream of me learning the solo to "Nobody" by ear? I tried recording the process and wanted to make a video but I ended up recording 4ish videos, each at 40+ minutes so that idea's out.
I may only go live for about an hour if I am to schedule a stream, but let me know how you feel about it!

Hello Everyone, just another "canbefun" question, What was your latest or biggest eureka moment?

In my case these are rather frustrating than exciting, because many times the pieces were already in my head, but for some reason just didn't click... and when they do, I would just hit my head to the wall that how on earth I did not put this together earlier.

Here is mine, (it's not a moment tho') Lately I'm spending lot of time on acoustic again, learning some fingerstyle... and also started to make fingerstyle arrangements of some songs I like, and finally get it how to even start the arrangement, and progress beat by beat, bar by bar, put together the beat, bass, chords and melody... and most importantly how to execute it and play it on guitar later. Even though the process is pretty slow now, for sure it will get faster... So yep, fun times ahead, thought I'd share

Since the videos aren't working.. What's everyone up to?
Are you focussing on a specific technique or goal? Tell us how's it going. Your answer might inspire others.

Btw, I just noticed the tab playback and backingtrack from the video's does work. So you could still practice along with those.

I've been putting this off for like a year, but this week I am going to commit to attempting the old change tuning on a Floyd trick I've got @Ed Seith videos on hand, so I guess if it all turns to shit i just blame him right? Wish me luck and check in a week to see if I'm alive haha

Alrighty let's see your stats. I have two to post. Artist stats and listener stats.


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My top song my brightside. I know many here enjoyed it. My surprise was i was added to 4 play lists. Didnt know that. (Unless the album lists)

Hey, sorry to double post in the same week. There's a song I'm trying to transcribe on guitar and I'm totally lost on how the guitarist is able to play the intro so quickly.
Here's the song for reference and there's no tabs online, so I'm trying to play it by ear.

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Is he utilizing finger rolls and legato or am I just overthinking it? Should I slow it way down and try to just go for it?

Sorry not sorry

In this lesson, we explain how the Major triad is constructed from a Major scale.

Hello, I recently start playing the guitar, and I was wondering how do you make that sound at the end of the stage outro song with the acoustic guitar?

For those with Kemper Profilers (all 3 of us):

Yesterday, Kemper released their 4th Legends Tribute Collection pack (for FREE) that recreates tones from tons of legendary songs and artists. In this fourth installment, they recreated the tone from "Almost Easy". All the tones were created by tone chaser Thomas Dill who used factory profiles created by Bert Meulendijk, Michael Britt, Lars Lüttge, and The Amp Factory to make these tones.

The tone is named "TD - Syn Gat - 2023-03-13 10-49-36.krig" in the pack.

Download the pack here.

Hey guys!

I've been thinking about an experience I had recently while on Holiday in Germany and thought I could get great advice here.

I suffer from a rare phobia known as Casadastraphobia, which is (hillariously) a fear of falling upwards, into the sky. (Trust me I know )

Any time I'm in a city with massive buildings or large structures, the second my eye catches them, I get a feeling of intense panic, my feet don't feel rooted to the ground, and I feel the need to grab something to hold onto or I need to get inside somewhere ASAP.
This also happens in large open sky places like parks, and places with very high ceilings - it's like my brain tricks my mind into thinking that I'm going to fall into the sky.

This happened recently while in Germany - and it's the worst episode I've ever experienced - I ended up having to leave a large gathering at a huge park and to get an uber back to our Air Bnb, because I was convinced that I was in real danger.
Its so strange because I know, logically (even during an episode) that the outcome of my fear can never happen, but I can't shake the feelings in the moment. I've even had it happen at Download Festival in the arena, where I had to stick my head under my fiancé's deck chair just to feel like I was under something

I would love to know if anyone else here suffers from this or if anyone has any stories/advice on how they beat a bad phobia?

Thanks in advance and I swear I am a sane individual

Hey guys,
I'm a long time player but been slacking over the last 22 years I've owned a guitar . Pick it up for a few weeks then put it down for whatever I get distracted with in life. Been a fan of A7X since the beginning and syn and papa gates are huge a inspiration in the rock world in my eyes. Been hesitant on joining up because I feel like I'll just get distracted again but decided to finally pull the trigger.

I was one of the kids who just wanted to pick up a guitar and learn how to play the cool songs back in the late 90s/early 2000s and never learned the actual notes, chords, how to pick well, posture, or any of the above lol.

I'd like to get back into it, learn from the best. Start from the very beginning and learn everything I missed out on from the start.

Hope everyone is well. Rock on!

Finally Its Happening!!! I Cant wait for tomorrow

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So, I've looked at tons of videos and I can't seem to find any information on this, it may be something that other players assume should be general knowledge, so here we go:

What is the correct thumb placement for playing drop chords on the first three frets that will minimize tension for playing and hammer-ons? Can someone show me a picture or video example so I can get this right? Thanks!

Hey all, I have a Synyster gates custom S with the FR1500 bridge on it. It’s the first Floyd I’ve owned, and lately the trem bar has felt too loose. When I went to go tighten it up, it seems that where there should be an adjustment hole, there is something missing on my guitar, like it is out of alignment…. the piece also seems loose.

Anybody have more experience with this specific bridge that can point me in the direction of how to fix this issue?

I thought I’d share this story in hopes of helping others or give a different view on situation’s like this.

So for almost half a year I stoped playing guitar or didn’t play much at all cuz I wasn’t happy with where I was at, sad I couldn’t shred or do crazy solos and thought that rhythm guitar is nothing special.

Not trying to brag at all but I have always been super happy with my rhythm guitar skills until I thought I wouldn’t been seen or wasn’t good enough since I wasn’t shredding like crazy and felt I should have been better since I’ve been playing for almost ten years.

during this break I took time to think and reflect. I came to the conclusion that I do actually really enjoy playing rhythm and I’m happy with how far I’ve come. the only reason I wanted to shred so bad was because that’s what others expected of me and I was stuck on listening to toxic guitarists saying that you have to shred to be good.

rhythm guitar 100% takes skills and time to learn just like lead. Only you can decide how you want to play don’t let others make you think your not good enough!

take time and reflect on how you want to play and what styles of playing make you most happy. Just take a moment to congratulate yourself on how far you’ve come

Hello, I am from India and there is literally no seller for the syn custom-s where I live.
Is there any way I can get my hands on it?
Is there any way to win it? I've always wanted it.

All I can say is HOLY SHIT! This song is so dark and epic. And Syn's solo is FUCKING WILD. The craziest thing I've ever heard him play. This song just lit a fire inside of me to start playing again. As soon as I have time today, I'm learning this song.

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