Posts by StratGuru

Trying to narrow this down....

The only common denominator on the 3 guitars other than the Floyd is the strings. The odds that a setup or mechanical issue identical on all three is virtually impossible.

In looking at the strings ( d'Addario EXL120) last night, as I had just replaced a set, I noticed something that seems out of place...

The core wire on the wound strings seems to be bronze? It definitely has a gold look to it. I could swear in the past these were always silver in appearance.

Anyone have a set they could check?

If this is the culprit I'll be shocked. I have two boxes of these and they all appear to be the same. Strange as I wouldn't think they would use a bronze core?

Quote from Dean_R

If you move up a fret then it's gone, it could be an every slightly higher fret. If you have anything with a straight edge that can be placed on top of three frets only (no longer) and you rock it back and forth, you can identify the higher fret if you hear or feel any small rocking It can be under the fourth string. If that's the case, with 600 grit sand paper,, while covering the fret board with masking tape, you can slight sand it to level it.

Also it can be from the springs in the tremolo cavity, if you open the back cover of the tremolo spring sand place some cotton balls in between the Springs, that might do the trick. I love strats style guitar but I hate the sound of the Springs, so I recently blocked all my strats tremolos and removed the springs completely.instead of just dampening them with cotton or something else.

It only does it when playing the D string open. Fretted anywhere stops it almost 100%

Tremolo springs already dampened.

Keep in mind, 3 guitars, all Floyd Rose, different pickups, all do the same thing so it MUST be something weird going on with the Floyd? I'm at a loss. A trip to the local luthier may be in order.

Thanks for the ideas though. Much appreciated.

I'm gonna go crazy if I don't figure this out.... lol

Thanks for all the input guys. I think I have narrowed it down to a mechanical issue rather than anything related to the Kemper which just seems to exaggerate the issue.

It appears to be something related to my Floyd Rose equipped guitars. I have 3 and they all do it.

As stated before, the D String is the main offender. If you lightly run your finger up the string, you get the standard scratchy string noise but also a distinct chime ring. The same ring happens when palm muting or super lightly picking.

It's almost as if there is a harmonic overtone to the string itself when played open? Move up a fret and it's gone. Bizarre.

Thanks again for any assistance!

Quote from nakedzen

Maybe it's the issue of the "red car syndrome", since you only now started paying attention to it it's all you're hearing.

This may be a possibility but, I'd swear it would be noticeable before.

Thanks all for the suggestions.

Quote from paults

Did you recently change string type, brand, or gauge?

No change.

Quote from Eltzejupp

Hi, could you please post a recording?

I'll see what I can do. I need both hands to reproduce so I'll try to set my recording rig asap.

Quote from JedMckenna

Lotion and smoothing out the callouses on your fretting hand. Also, less gain, new strings, right hand string muting, adequate humidity in the room.

Thanks. Nothing had changed but adding the KPA in the mix which seems to accentuate the issue.

I thought I would add a note that the sound kind of sounds like if you tap a glass bottle... "ting" or "chink"

If I slide my finger up the D string (not fretting just rubbing) lightly I'm getting a terrible high pitch squeal. Almost sounds like feedback but it isn't. Very annoying. With a new set of strings on it's practically unbearable to play anything mid-high gain.

Some background:

I primarily play Stratocasters with Floyd Rose bridges, HSS pickups, various
Guitars setup with D'Addario 9-42 (EXL120) same for 20 years
Over 25 years experience so technique isn't the issue. Never had issues until recently
This issue is recent and the Kemper is exaggerating it
All 3 of these guitars do it
The more wear on the strings, the less noticeable it is
Problem is audible even if the guitar isn't plugged in
D string does it the worst, G and A somewhat
Will also make a "chink" noise when palm muting the G string

Driving me crazy here! Arghh... HELP!

Thanks in advance all.

TAF ManRock is a great JCM profile. Should be factory installed on your Kemper.

Make sure you are using Monitor Out with Global Cab disabled.

I'm using a Mesa Cab with Vintage 30s and I'm very pleased with the results. I have everything from JCM to Rectifier profiles and beyond I'm using with great results.

Just out of curiosity...

Try hooking your monitors up straight into the Kemper. Check your output BEFORE turning the HS8s on.

See if the interface is causing issues.

Also, there is a MB Recto profile from Reampzone on the exchange that KILLS. If that doesn't sound good there is something going on for sure.

Also, remember, your listening through monitoring not a guitar cab. BIG difference.

Great stuff. Bought these and, like others, I'm very happy with the Matchless profiles. Chewy goodness. The other ones are in que for study tomorrow.

Great work guys! Keep 'em coming...

There's a Morgan profile on the exchange that should serve your needs nicely. There may be more than one so look for the one uploaded in the last few months. It's ballsy clean goodness.

I've been playing through a Marshall 4x12 cab here recently. Are any of these profiles Direct or Merged?

Thanks guys. BTW, the demo pack has real gems in it!

Someone uploaded hundreds of MBritt and SinMix profiles. I contacted Michael about it and he had already found out and had them removed. Also no way to know if they were tweaked.

Pretty lame thing to do to two of the most valued contributors to the community

RE: pirating profiles, you need not look farther than what happened this week in the exchange....

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Have you played the DR Z Profiles through the Kemper Poweramp into a Cab?
If Brad Paisley was playing his Tele into the Kemper Poweramp/Cab using the DR Z Profiles he'd sound like he sounds in the video.

Non-powered rack owner here. Playing through my JBL studio monitors.

I'm very happy overall with this pack I just think the wreck could use a little tweak. I can probably edit and get there just wanted to suggest it.

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Wanted to reach out in hopes the Dr sees this.

Please, PLEASE, consider a tweaked version of the Z Wreck profile to replicate the tone from the Brad Paisley demo!

That demo video put the Z Wreck on my lust list the minute I heard it.

The profiles provided of the Z Wreck are great but lack some of the balls and openness of the amp being demoed in the video.

For those that haven't seen it, it's something to behold:

https://youtu.be/MxqXyWbwUHk

Quote from Jonathanrsullivan

Not to mention, those of us who have gotten in the Kemper boat aren't really buying amps anymore, so we aren't going to buy their amps anyways.

Exactly. The odds of me ever buying a Dr.Z amp is virtually Zero. They just collected $35 from a non-customer.

Plus, having the respect I do now that they have done this, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them or buy their products/profiles going forward.

It's a win-win for them.

After spending a short amount of time with these all I can say is if you haven't bought these yet, you're missing out. The quality, quantity and attention to detail here is great. They are so up front and amp in the room like its incredible. In your face!

For those that run guitar cabs, these will be magic through a 2x12!

All I had to hear was Dr.Z Official and I hit the BUY button!

Thank you for embracing the profiler and community. Kudos!