Jduv

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Graduate level software engineer with a love for guitar, and have played for many years. I never made it big in the music space, but I have lent my "skills" for a couple of studio sessions for some friends. Now instead of concentrating on "making it" I enjoy writing and recording the music that is my passion. I have an abnormal obsession with gear of all kinds, and I have spent a couple of years tweaking what I have until it sounds exactly the way I want it to :D.

I've also built my own amps/pedals/guitars, and heavily modified the stock one's I own. I'm an electrical engineering nerd--although I don't think I could handle it as a profession--I still find the physical properties of guitars/amps/effects fascinating. You can find me on twitter at the address below.

http://www.twitter.com/jduv2683


82 Answers

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25
Multi-Effects Pedal or Multiple Effects Pedals?
jan 14 '11 at 14:37
25
What Does a Compressor Pedal Do?
jan 21 '11 at 2:35
17
Do distortion pedals work well with tube amps? Or should I use a tube screamer?
jun 10 '11 at 16:16
17
What is the Difference between Maple and Rosewood Fretboards
jan 24 '11 at 18:08
17
Why do some artists tune their guitars half a step or whole step down?
jan 20 '11 at 13:02
16
How should I “store” my guitars?
may 3 '11 at 20:28
14
How to stop distortion from making minor chords muddy?
mar 15 '11 at 1:37
13
Coated Strings—Gimmick, or worth the money?
jan 16 '11 at 15:43
12
How should I professionally record an acoustic guitar?
apr 18 '11 at 20:12
12
What is a Birdseye Maple Neck?
jan 24 '11 at 18:04
11
What's causing this buzzing sound on the high e string?
jan 13 '11 at 21:22
11
Why does my guitar go out of tune after I play it a while?
jan 13 '11 at 21:38
10
Can I wind my own pickups?
jan 14 '11 at 16:51
10
Is it possible to mute some of my strings?
feb 6 '11 at 20:46
10
What is concert pitch?
jan 20 '11 at 4:11
9
What can be done about a buzzy sitar-like fret?
mar 13 '11 at 5:25
9
My guitar goes out of tune at a higher pitch rather than lower, is that normal?
feb 9 '11 at 1:30
9
Capo that won't detune my guitar?
mar 26 '11 at 18:26
9
What is the downside of ultra-low action?
mar 31 '11 at 2:15
9
How do I go about de-fretting a bass guitar?
mar 9 '11 at 3:37
9
Dealing with sharp fret ends
feb 25 '11 at 20:00
8
12-string acoustic guitar - how do nut and saddle materials affect tone?
mar 12 '11 at 22:19
8
What are the repercussions of using really thick gauge strings on my electric guitar?
mar 30 '11 at 23:46
7
Is there a standard efficient method of cleaning / maintaining a guitar?
may 3 '11 at 21:21
7
What kind of effects make this Korn sound?
apr 20 '11 at 2:29
7
How to tell if my epiphone les paul is standard or standard plus?
apr 7 '11 at 2:10
7
What can I build into my guitar and use the “tone pots” buttons to adjust?
jan 31 '11 at 17:22
7
Bad sound from amp
jan 30 '11 at 2:33
7
String buzz on bass guitar
jan 17 '11 at 20:39
7
Fretted notes sound 'off' when another string is bent
jan 13 '11 at 21:43
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