Bargeloob's ST-1M

[bargeloobs]

Hey Barge , I love strats ,but love what you've done with the shape looks fantastic . I was going to type earlier but been too busy reading your build. Well done looks great. The veneer, binding all looking the mutts nuts. What router did you use Barge ,it looks like the Ryobi one made by AEG. I'll have to ask Craig if he could make me some clear router base plates . Keep up the great work .youve been quiet for a time ,took it you were laying down some new tracks. Keep up the great work love it .

I cheers man. To be honest the build wasn't really working out the way I'd planned and I was getting dejected so I gave it a break for a bit and concentrated on the some music.
I'm liking where it's headed now though, although I'm not looking forward to having to re-rout shit at this stage of the game.
That router is a "Rok" it was pretty cheap but seems to serve it's purpose. I would definitely rec those clear router bases, it makes it soooo much easier.

Just to change the subject, here's my latest mix/master effort for the new album Kimball, see what you reckon...

https://soundcloud.com/nonskidblondes/butterfly-lace

[wokkaboy]

no worries Barge, well looks like you got to move the bridge closer to the bottom of the guard, hope there's a workaround or you may need to plug the holes and re-drill the pivot holes closer.
I got some wood lathe chisels, keen to fire up the lathe one day, haven't found a reason yet to cut any round objects yet

[bargeloobs]

no worries Barge, well looks like you got to move the bridge closer to the bottom of the guard, hope there's a workaround or you may need to plug the holes and re-drill the pivot holes closer.
I got some wood lathe chisels, keen to fire up the lathe one day, haven't found a reason yet to cut any round objects yet

I mean, plugging the holes is one thing but then I've still got to make the cavity bigger. Just a massive pain in the ass. How could it be so far out to begin with?

[wokkaboy]

I mean, plugging the holes is one thing but then I've still got to make the cavity bigger. Just a massive pain in the ass. How could it be so far out to begin with?

not sure Barge, I'll check one of the same batch of kits I got tonight

[wokkaboy]

track sounds great Barge, you really got the mix sussed

[kimball492]

Hey Barge , just listened to Butterfly Lace
Strong vocals and backing vocals sit nicely in the mix love the guitars .Are you happy for me to give you my honest opinions., as in truth I don't want to offend Barge, couple of areas I think this strong track could be made even better. Not hearing much bass on the track if any but listening currently on iPad as travelling , so not best enviroment. The drums aren't gluing it together are they loops.
If you have the drums in midi file if you'd like send it me and I'll put some drums on for you . As I have just bought Steven Slates Blackbird Drums will give me opportunity to test them out . Did you get yourself an Ilok if you did Slate digital now has two free items in his Virtual Mixing Rack

[bargeloobs]

Hey Barge , just listened to Butterfly Lace
Strong vocals and backing vocals sit nicely in the mix love the guitars .Are you happy for me to give you my honest opinions., as in truth I don't want to offend Barge, couple of areas I think this strong track could be made even better. Not hearing much bass on the track if any but listening currently on iPad as travelling , so not best enviroment. The drums aren't gluing it together are they loops.
If you have the drums in midi file if you'd like send it me and I'll put some drums on for you . As I have just bought Steven Slates Blackbird Drums will give me opportunity to test them out . Did you get yourself an Ilok if you did Slate digital now has two free items in his Virtual Mixing Rack

Offend me? Nah I thrive off feedback, I love hearing ways to improve my stuff man. How can we improve if we can't accept criticism?
When you say "bass" do you mean the bass guitar or just the bottom end in general?
Totally agree about those drums, I just program them within my DAW and you're right, they DO lack that certain quality that only live drums can give. I'd be more than happy for you to throw some on there Kimball, that'd be awesome mate.
I'll PM you a link with a drumless mix as well as a drum take on it's own, is that cool?

[kimball492]

Barge the last two tracks that I've listened too are really good buddy . Bass as Bass guitar I couldn't hear it but then again I'm on train so as said not best enviroment . Yeah send them Barge . If you have midi data for drums always helps to send them also.some notes as to levels you'd like and format you'd like saved in
Kimball
P.s Butterfly Lace the ending kind of breaks up the track is that something your keen on Barge . It's only my opinion But it took me away from the track So now you have two tracks to go on an Ep or build your album

[bargeloobs]

Haven't really got any midi data as such, I just program the drums from within the step sequencer of my DAW using drum sample packs that I've collected.
I'll send you a bass gat track separate so you can play round with it in the mix maybe.
Whereabouts are you referring to in regards to the ending Kimball, after the 2nd chorus? What are your thoughts man, how can we fix it?

[kimball492]

3.10 end of song either suggest you leave that out or don't cut it off maybe delay reverb so it has more of. Trail