Long & McQuade Learning Series - Dartmouth, NS

Saturday, March 23 | 2:00 PM
Honing the Axe - Electric Guitar Setup    
with David Bradshaw    

A discussion on and demonstration of set-up concepts and techniques, focusing on the particular needs of electric guitars.

• Step by step demonstration of typical electric guitar setup.
• What is action, and what is good action?
• Different functions of guitar hardware, and how they affect setup.
• Adjusting to find balance between playibility and clean performance.
• String types and gauges. How they relate to action, intonation, and tone.
• Pickups and wiring options. 

Thursday, March 28 | 7:00 PM       
Drum Tuning Techniques and Philosophies          
with Nelson Toews

Some of the topics discussed will include:

• Tuning devices vs tuning by ear
• Comparing various drum heads
• Drum dampening and low volume practice solutions
• Drum head selection for the sound you require whether live or in the studio
• Plus much more

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