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This channel is dedicated to making professional-sounding music on a budget. It's about getting every ounce of tone you can from amateur and semi-pro equipment. Here you will find tutorials, documentaries, reviews, and more. We will cover guitars, guitar equipment, budget recording equipment, budget live sound equipment, and more.
Klein MM325 Multimeter for Guitar Work
The Klein Tools MM325 Multimeter is perfect for checking pickup resistance and other useful things related to guitar repair and maintenance. Here are my Amazon-Affiliated links for the Multimeter and the special test leads for it:
Multimeter: amzn.to/4ckSx7P
Alligator Test Leads: amzn.to/3zm6fbQ
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www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists
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Multimeter: amzn.to/4ckSx7P
Alligator Test Leads: amzn.to/3zm6fbQ
🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵
open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC
itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055
www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists
🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹
www.budgetguitarist.com
budgetkeyboardist.com/
🎬 MY CZcams CHANNELS 🎬
www.youtube.com/@budgetguitaristcom
www.youtube.com/@budgetkeyboardist
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A $25 USB Interface? The TEYUN Q-12
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You want to start recording, but your laptop doesn't have an audio input. You only have $25. The TEYUN Q-12 was made for you! 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeyboardist.com/ 🎬 MY CZcams CHANNELS 🎬 www.youtube.com/@budgetguitaristcom...
Logic Pro 11 A.I. Musicians - Good or Bad?
zhlédnutí 141Před měsícem
This is a summary of my opinions on these new artificial musicians. No one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, but to me, the glass is half full. What's in the glass? That I don't know... 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeyboa...
2013 Gibson Les Paul 50s Tribute - Pros and Cons
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This video is about one of my favorite guitars. I give pros and cons, but really, if you can pick one of these up for under a grand, it's a great guitar. 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeyboardist.com/ 🎬 MY CZcams CHANNELS 🎬 www.you...
Who Buys Mitchell Guitars?
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🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeyboardist.com/ 🎬 MY CZcams CHANNELS 🎬 www.youtube.com/@budgetguitaristcom www.youtube.com/@budgetkeyboardist
Guitar Amps vs Modelers in 2024
zhlédnutí 320Před 3 měsíci
I recently saw a video which suggested that people are going to get tired of modelers and go back to primarily using amps. This struck me as ridiculous, so I decided to make my own video. 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeyboardist.c...
Are Epiphone Guitars Any Good?
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 3 měsíci
🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeyboardist.com/ 🎬 MY CZcams CHANNELS 🎬 www.youtube.com/@budgetguitaristcom www.youtube.com/@budgetkeyboardist
Epiphone SG Fret Level and Crown
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This is a looong one! But it shows how to do a fret level/crown. Here are some Amazon-affiliated links to products used in this video: Notched Straight Edge: amzn.to/3Idwylu StewMac Fret Rocker: amzn.to/4bP41An Painter's Tape: amzn.to/42NPZee 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY...
2024 Orlando Guitar Expo - Trip and Cool Stuff
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This is what it's like to go to the Orlando Guitar Expo. Or probably any guitar expo. FUN! Other CZcamsrs who covered the show: Randys Guitar Attic - czcams.com/video/Jry07yynhjE/video.html Killer Guitar Rigs - czcams.com/video/lf1jCjIk-IQ/video.html A Flash Flood of Gear - czcams.com/video/AjruzYUJgEM/video.html 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/ar...
10 Tips for Attending a Guitar Convention (2024 Orlando Guitar Expo)
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The 2024 Orlando International Guitar and Music Expo is happening February 3 and 4, and I'm going on the 3rd. This SHORT video features 10 tips for anyone attending their first guitar convention. 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeybo...
2004 vs 2024 Guitar Prices - Epiphone, Gibson, Squier, Fender, PRS!
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 5 měsíci
Which companies, adjusted for inflation, increased prices or decreased them? This non-scientific video ponders that question. With modern production techniques and building overseas, some companies have done better than others at keeping prices down. 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playli...
Checkmate Acoustic Guitar with Nashville Tuning
zhlédnutí 206Před 6 měsíci
What do you do with an inexpensive budget acoustic from the late 60s? You might do what I did and put Nashville tuning strings on it. What does that mean? Watch and find out. Amazon-affliliated link to D'Addario Nashville Strings: amzn.to/3vnjK90 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists ...
Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass - Unboxing and a Quick Play
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 7 měsíci
I mean, don't we all want to be Geddy Lee? I know I do. Here's what's funny - I played a generic bass line on it, and it got demonetized! That's OK - I have plenty of other videos. But c'mon, now. 🎵 MY MUSIC 🎵 open.spotify.com/artist/66G0j9sO2fVBfxbUiEbudC itunes.apple.com/us/artist/richard-maclemale/30843055 www.youtube.com/@rmaclema/playlists 🎸 MY WEBSITES 🎹 www.budgetguitarist.com budgetkeyb...
Squier Affinity Strat Part 6 - Action and Intonation
zhlédnutí 937Před 8 měsíci
FINALLY, the conclusion to this long-winded series on my all time favorite budget strat, the Squier Affinity Strat. I love this thing. It's too much fun for the money! Learn how to set up the action and intonation in this video. Guitar Maintenance and Repair (Amazon-Affiliated Links - As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) StewMac Fret End File - amzn.to/3T0wiep Baroque Stri...
Squier Affinity Strat Part 5 - Neck Relief, Vibrato Bar Setup
zhlédnutí 508Před 8 měsíci
In Part 5, we stretch the strings, explain the truss rod and adjust the neck relief, and set up the Vibrato Bar. Next week, it's action, intonation, and the thrilling conclusion! Guitar Maintenance and Repair (Amazon-Affiliated Links - As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) StewMac Fret End File - amzn.to/3T0wiep Baroque String Action Ruler: amzn.to/3I9Glqq Baroque String Ac...
Squier Affinity Strat Part 4 - Sharp Frets, Rounding Fretboard Edges, Putting on Strings
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Squier Affinity Strat Part 4 - Sharp Frets, Rounding Fretboard Edges, Putting on Strings
Squier Affinity Strat Part 3 - Tools and String Removal
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Squier Affinity Strat Part 3 - Tools and String Removal
10 Things I Love About my Squier Affinity Strat
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10 Things I Love About my Squier Affinity Strat
Squier Affinity Strat Part 1 - Unboxing
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Squier Affinity Strat Part 1 - Unboxing
10 Reasons This is the BEST Time to Play Guitar
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10 Reasons This is the BEST Time to Play Guitar
Sponsored Review - Lekato WS-50 Wireless Guitar System
zhlédnutí 601Před rokem
Sponsored Review - Lekato WS-50 Wireless Guitar System
Why Buy an M1 Mac Mini in 2023? Because it's FAST and CHEAP!
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Why Buy an M1 Mac Mini in 2023? Because it's FAST and CHEAP!
Musicians and Depression - 10 Ways to Deal with G.A.S
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Musicians and Depression - 10 Ways to Deal with G.A.S
PRS SE Custom 24 - Top 10 Reasons To Love It
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PRS SE Custom 24 - Top 10 Reasons To Love It
Getting Started Writing and Recording Songs
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Getting Started Writing and Recording Songs
My frets were awfull.
This is very useful advice, thank you
Thank you so much for this. Helps a lot ❤
great video. can you advise though the size of the truss rod wrench you used for the SE. cheers
Good tech advice, as always! And, nice shirt 😉
This video saved my day. Thank you so much.
I got a mitchell md200 once for under 100. black. would have kept it, but the thing had back bow only an archer could love. there was no fixing that back bow. so i gave it away. i would be willing to give the MD 200 another chance. I just bought a hd 400 i always wanted in green, and thought I was getting a great deal for under 200 in great condition .. till fedEx pulled some BS and nocked two chips out of the back, and a dent leading to the chip on the lower bottom. I decided to keep the axe. I am sure it will be a great player once i set it up, but it's like this brand and me are not meant to gel.
There were also tube amps branded Checkmate. What do you think about the tone of this guitar? I went to a pawn shop yesterday and played one. The action is super high, probably needs a neck reset, but I liked the tone. Never reset a neck before, it was $59 so I was thinking of using it to try to pop off the neck. I have done a bunch of other repairs including pulling the fretboard off of a 1964 harmony Bobkat and reglued it clamped to a flat table and it worked wonders.
I think the tone is meh. The action is pretty high, and the intonation is pretty off, but it was my mother in law's guitar and so it's got sentimental value.
do you sell physical cds?
Yep - on Bandcamp. If you go to bandcamp dot com and search for Richard MacLemale, I'm on there.
Thanks for this video. Love the puppet 😂
LRG watched this
Great work man. Cause this stream ing sht ain't working 1 cent for One thousand plays. CD money in the artist pocket. Right now their just giving away music for free. That's crazy.
Ok, so I’ve watched several of your videos, and I’m interested in learning from them. You mention playing gigs and posting some video. Where? I want to see some examples where you put these tips into play.
Excellent musical store. My 👍like. I’m an other satisfied customer! Gratefully. 🎸👏✌️😊
Is the rechargeable batt replaceable? That is to say, removable?
What format should the audio files be?
mp3 probably
FYI, the Scarlett 2i2 is now going for $199.99
DAMN! Prices on everything are getting crazy.
Jamzone app on my 10" Samsung Tablet and my EV50M with just Drum and Bass playing. I stay busy. Loop zones allow me to solo as long as I want.
How long does it take for the ink to dry?
This would make sense if the inflation we are experiencing was real. It is just price gouging, plain and simple. If it were not, then the corporations would not be posting record profits because their manufacturing costs would equal things out.
Thanks for the video, a lot. 💛
I have Alnico II Pro Slash on the bridge, 8.2 k output. You recomend Probucker 2 or Probucker 3 on the Neck???
Thanks for you helpful video.
Good tutorial, but please, don't whistle.
Gates sounded warmer to me.
I have the 50's tribute SG bought new 670eur a decade ago, I was looking for the LP but ended up with the SG. I wasn't a fan of SGs neither p90 but then I realized Santana and pete townsend at woodstock, the doors, black sabbath, zappa and early angus young all used SGs with p90s. Gibson prices nowadays are insane.
After a few years the picture on these CDrs will be blurry and faded. Also these CDrs are not even close to the quality of factory replicated CDs. There's no such option on mac (iTunes) to burn CD-DA out of WAV files, you can burn only out of mp3 which is a terrible idea. The only good thing about this video is that it shows how you should not make your CDs.
No, no, no. I have CDs I printed 18 years ago that still look wonderful. And the sound quality is identical to mass market CDs. I've actually done this before.
I don't know what model of guitar your guitar has, what size capacitor it is. I need to modify the capacitor. Can you give me some advice? i m capa no.aj333???? I need stronger capacitors and good, cheap Simua Duncan pickups.
What was the little paper fir?
Hello. What size is the 12" drill bit??
Thank you for the video. I have a 24 08 and my strings sure were buzzing. Thank you for the close ups and all the info. I don't know how long it's been since I actually intonated my guitar.
You sold me! Besides too many calories at Chili's...but I'll still have the beer. Thanks!!! Amazon thanks you as well
@4:46 LOL
I have a version of this that doesn't even have branding on it. It was a glorified headphone amp as far as I know because that's all I used it for.
Are these the same labels that someone would use to CD stomp or do you need different labels?
I’d hate to break the news to you about Sam Ash….
I'm bummed about that!
What printer was that to print that cd cover ?
Amazing encouragement thanks ❤
I have now perfectly set up my guitar thanks to this video after a few years of relying on luthiers I can now do it myself. Thank you!!!
I have a Mitchell LP model; probably my favorite guitar. Feels great, sounds great, and go it at a good price. I have other guitars in the same price range, but imo Mitchell quality is above those.
Did it intonate well?
I have a 339 also....'Frankie' is his name. I never found it 'as' dark as yours. I was waiting for you to adjust the pickup & hieght/screws on the e and b. I put Jescar Jumbo frets and a new nut on mine which totally transformed it. I bought some 'black top' gretsch pickups for another project but thought 🤔 'Frankie you're getting a make over....again!' (I did a sparkle silver top on him a few years ago) So I put automotive wrap on his top and those Black top Low output filtertrons in. It gave Frankie a really different and brighter sound. A lot of pickups make no noticeable difference. And people say they sound different but they can't tell if they can't see what they're hearing. I've got some blind a-b tests And people can't figure them out but this is different. Anyone would hear how much brighter and different frankie sounds. Your 339 sounds totally different too now. I'm just shocked at how dark it sounded originally. -McFly
what size screw driver to raise the pickup height ? My small philips does not sit well in the screw and I dont want to strip it...cause it does not want move with the driver I have ...thanks
I'm doing this same build, but I definitely want to measure scale length to know where the bridge will live...guessing is ok I guess ( haha), but measuring will eliminate intonation issues...thanks for the video.
Now, give us the Windows 11 version.
It's ALL about the printer, and that printer does work with Windows 11. The trick is the software. I use Photoshop, which is available for Windows, but it's not cheap.
Just about to string up and set up my partscaster (why I'm here) - but just a note on the lemon oil.... I put mine on and reasonably generously... then let it sit for a good few hours.. then wiped down... repeat, and repeat again, and again, since this is a brand new 'un-fed' neck. I was really impressed that my rosewood fretboard is now very very dark and matches my all black body and fittings much better than before. I looked into dying it but decided against... very pleased I just went with the multiple applications of oil. Total winner for anyone wanting that dark look of an expensive wood. Mine is a Fender Performer neck - very very nice quality... but the colour is now much improved and will protect the fingerboard against drying out. Hope this helps someone. PS. No there is no residue when touching the fingerboard. It sure does smell nice :)
Super explanation - Thanks
I play solo. I enjoy it. I play nesrly every genre you can think of. I just improvise over backing tracks and jam and have fun. I have 2 gigs every week and really enjoy it.
good closeups ups but there are better tools for setting up relief.
No guitar company should ever partner with GC they kill them all. I had a Laguna guitar which was soooo well engineered and had more modern features than Fender. GC never promoted them. I liked the Mitchell strat but they killed it….by they I mean GC.