Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Guitar Tonal Quality Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]RayOrama[/m] at 10:47 am on July 4, 2009[quote]It's a combination of the guitar, the strings, the amp, and the effects you pick.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Faoiseamh Posted at 10:44 am on July 4, 2009 While I'm predominantly a classical guitarist, I'm looking to expand my horizons into electric guitar and bass. Not as part of a conventional band, I'm trying to record non-lyrical arrangements that are based on the principles of classical guitar. However, he one thing I'm not quite sure about is the tonal quality of an electric guitar - I'm not looking for the distorted sound that is used in rock music, I'm looking for a clear, ambient timbre that comes up in these videos: Melody Harmony My question is what affects the tonal quality of an electric guitar? Is it the strings? The amp? The guitar itself? My brother has an electric guitar he doesn't use anymore, but I suspect it's not suited to the job.

Replies Faoiseamh Posted at 11:04 am on July 4, 2009 Thank you. GlassHearts Posted at 10:48 am on July 4, 2009 Quote: from Complex Kid at 6:45 pm on July 4, 2009 The amplifier for the most part. pretty much. its just the settings on the amp mainly, and a few of the settings on the actual guitar can sometimes change it slightly, but not that much. Also, some guitars naturally have a better tonal quality than others. Ask around at your local guitar shop x RayOrama Posted at 10:47 am on July 4, 2009 It's a combination of the guitar, the strings, the amp, and the effects you pick. Complex Kid Posted at 10:45 am on July 4, 2009 The amplifier for the most part. All 4 previous replies displayed.