Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2015 9:16:58 GMT
I think there are different levels -- at a truly pro level, then yes, it's possible to get a decent sound -- on stage with a good monitor system, that is. I've been to tons of concerts (and worked on the stage crew of a couple different clubs), and it's pretty rare for the sound in the house to be all that great, at least for electrified music. It's different when it's a more intimate sound setting -- acoustic instruments and vocals, for example. As soon as you add in amps and bass and drums, in most venues I've been in, quite often, it all turns to mush (unless you can find the venue's sweet spot). And that's not even including outdoor shows.
So for me, a concert is about performance, not sound quality.
Also, depending on the what level he's at, a professional has a crew to keep an eye on things, and a dedicated sound guy who knows how to make things sound right. Which is far from the level I've ever been -- I've always been at the mercy of the house sound guy, hoping he's in a good mood, not too drunk, and not too deaf.
I'm not saying I'd use poor quality instruments -- just not something I'd lose sleep if/when it got stolen/damaged. There are many great guitars out there that don't cost thousands, aren't rare and irreplaceable, that sound almost as good as vintage instruments: that's part of the idea behind your guitar line, I think.
Granted, I'm not sentimental over my instruments. But I can definitely understand how one can become attached to a particular instrument to the point where it's irreplaceable -- in that case, however, insurance isn't going to help anyway.
As for the guitars as jewelry thing -- I always have a good laugh each time I see photos of the latest hot new band, usually skinny teenagers who will disappear again in a few months, who inevitably pose with vintage instruments as if they'd invented them.
So for me, a concert is about performance, not sound quality.
Also, depending on the what level he's at, a professional has a crew to keep an eye on things, and a dedicated sound guy who knows how to make things sound right. Which is far from the level I've ever been -- I've always been at the mercy of the house sound guy, hoping he's in a good mood, not too drunk, and not too deaf.
I'm not saying I'd use poor quality instruments -- just not something I'd lose sleep if/when it got stolen/damaged. There are many great guitars out there that don't cost thousands, aren't rare and irreplaceable, that sound almost as good as vintage instruments: that's part of the idea behind your guitar line, I think.
Granted, I'm not sentimental over my instruments. But I can definitely understand how one can become attached to a particular instrument to the point where it's irreplaceable -- in that case, however, insurance isn't going to help anyway.
As for the guitars as jewelry thing -- I always have a good laugh each time I see photos of the latest hot new band, usually skinny teenagers who will disappear again in a few months, who inevitably pose with vintage instruments as if they'd invented them.
