Hi Christian, is this guitar hard to bend (27'' scale) ?
@ChristianArnoldMusic25 күн бұрын
Yes
@AstralanthonyАй бұрын
Did you by any chance have an issue adding any relief during your truss rod adjustment? I can’t add any! That damned bullet nut is too loose. I had sweetwater look at it and still nothing.
@Stewbert_72Ай бұрын
Studio one is terrible for doing this . This stupid numbers for snapshots instead of 0-7 is bloody ridiculous and it works only half the time on my helix
@matteoguitar2 ай бұрын
How did it profile? Good?
@ChristianArnoldMusic2 ай бұрын
It was great but don’t own the QC anymore. My Helix sounded just as good and I like the user interface more on there.
@matteoguitar2 ай бұрын
@@ChristianArnoldMusic thanks for the answer... understandable. May I ask you one thing? I own an analogic pedalboard and i play mainly with high gain sounds (i use a revv g3 pedal for distortion). I was thinking of switching to a quad cortex but i'm not totally sure. As an owner of it, would you recommend this drastical change?
@ZacBarnesMusic3 ай бұрын
Sick!
@cthulholmhastur53173 ай бұрын
Dude! Shades of Satriani! Very nice. How did u get ur tone? Im very interested, because im picking up one of these guitars this week! Im fkn STOKED!
@ChristianArnoldMusic3 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I’m usually pulling up either a Friedman BE or Revv amp model with a Tube screamer in front of it and then reverb and delay.
@cthulholmhastur53173 ай бұрын
@@ChristianArnoldMusic thanks brother!
@bivotarshamble36723 ай бұрын
The hi hat bro ? Good job though 👊
@genustinca55655 ай бұрын
Actually clicked to take a look at the guitar but your song was a pleasant surprise. Will definitely check our more of your band.
@ChristianArnoldMusic5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@genustinca55655 ай бұрын
Just had a listen to your album from 5 years ago. Can't believe it has so few views. Pretty good stuff.@@ChristianArnoldMusic
@ChristianArnoldMusic5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I just do it for fun so I never really tried to market it too much. Appreciate the listen!
@RomieTheOx5 ай бұрын
This would be breaking Benjamin if they used 8 strings typa sound 💀
@RomieTheOx5 ай бұрын
Yeah I’m definitely putting this in my 8 string collection. Right now I have a schecter omen elite 8. I want this and the meshuggah m80m. Your riffs sound evil af
@ZagNutKitty6 ай бұрын
Would you recommend this for a first 8 string? Should I stick with a quality 7 or baritone?
@ChristianArnoldMusic6 ай бұрын
If you can afford it and you’re serious about playing an 8, get this one! If you’re unsure if you are really going down the 8 string path, I’d say stick with 7 or a baritone.
@horrorshowbass8 ай бұрын
Lovely guitar. Worth it over the older RG 350/550?
@stellaspoochpitfeaturingro35228 ай бұрын
I like the channel and have that exact guitar and love it, was the first thing you played inspired by King Crimson? It sorta sounded a bit like a song called Frame By Frame.....
@prayudamuhammad83158 ай бұрын
can you give your captures revv amp?
@gauravlama207910 ай бұрын
Sounds fantastic bro Which amp & cab model did you use on the helix ?
@ChristianArnoldMusic10 ай бұрын
Wow that was a long time ago. Probably a Friedman and a 4x12 v30 cab.
@gauravlama207910 ай бұрын
@@ChristianArnoldMusic Ahhh ok Still waiting for your video for Axe fx III vs Hx stomp and talking about both the units in terms of amp model sounds , dynamic response and Tone feel on both the units. Cheers from India 🇮🇳 😊✌🏻❤️🎸
@lekcjegitary-gd1dv11 ай бұрын
Hi great sound. What amp in this video ?
@andrewamicarelli11 ай бұрын
Sounds great keep it up. I hear a lot of Aaron Marshall influence in there.
@nikki435 Жыл бұрын
Preset available???
@flauaveca5474 Жыл бұрын
nice playing, i plan to buy this guitar, do you know if it can handle 80-85 string gauge without modifying it? have a nice day.
@eldyko Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!!
@kiezersosay49 Жыл бұрын
Hey dude do you still like/have this? Im omw to pick up a used one for 1100 with hardcase... it seems to be in the same condition as yours. A couple minor blemishes and only on the back.
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
I still love mine!
@kiezersosay49 Жыл бұрын
Dude this thing instantly became the crown jewel of my collection... the playability is on another level. How's the figuring from the African mahogany on the back? It took a couple days for me to notice cuz I was looking at the top, but holy shi-t does the back of it move. I've had it for a couple weeks now and I'm still astonished by everything about it. Lol I still can't believe it's mine!
@willtweed4189 Жыл бұрын
@@kiezersosay49 You just made me order one hahah, was considering getting a Costum series - But they seem to be out of stock like bloody always.. and this way i have money to spare for a Charvel Jim Root aswell! =D. Hope it won't dissapoint!
@kiezersosay49 Жыл бұрын
@@willtweed4189 nice nice. I can't speak on the fusion edge PUs cuz the one I got had SDs put in, but it's so damn nice to play. Forget the bees knees... it's the duck's nuts! Damn near plays itself and it screams quality in every aspect.
@BagusWibisono Жыл бұрын
how about you with Quad Cortex sound quality?
@andrewmagana8093 Жыл бұрын
sounds Dope man 🤘
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dab.studios.2023 Жыл бұрын
very nice, i use the automation feature its a killer
@pro-pain40 Жыл бұрын
Hello. I am just like most that are thinking about a 7 string. I just turned 60???? A old metal head that never played a 7 string and I don't want to spend a lot cash on my first one just to find its not for me. However, from my experience, I don't want the low price (quality of parts) to hinder my first time experience with a 7 string for not spending more. I watched just about every video on this guitar and haven't commented on any video but yours. I am about to pull the trigger on a purchase. I have two questions. Are you finding yourself tuning the guitar more than playing it and Have you tried drop tuning the B string and how was the tuning holding up? Thanks.
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Hi. Honestly I have so many hi quality guitars this one doesn’t get played much. Basically just keeping it around in case my kid ever wants to play a 7 string. If you can invest a little more, you’ll enjoy the feel of the instrument more, but if not, this one will at least help you decide if you like 7s. I usually do drop A and it works fine for that. Tuning is on par with a lot of hard tail guitars. I prefer locking trems because I like the bar and because the tuning is more stable.
@pro-pain40 Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianArnoldMusic thanks for your reply. Sorta sounds like the guitar may be a waste of cash but spending more means more of a commitment on my part to learn and like the experience of a 7 string. Lol..... now i have something else to consider. Thanks again.
@joshsmith7033 Жыл бұрын
You gotta use a load box even for direct captures on tube amps my guy. You're going to blow up your amp.
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Nah I’m good with this one.
@travisaus26898 ай бұрын
Has a load box built in it. Boutique amp
@SLASHMPI Жыл бұрын
It's loud?
@sonerbyk Жыл бұрын
Hello Christian, how can we have guitar tabs of this wonderful song. Thanks in advance :)
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately they don’t exist. Sorry about that that but thanks for enjoying my song.
@impulsonativo1149 Жыл бұрын
Con micrófono de condensador, tiene fallas, no da el suficiente voltaje y se corta a cada rato
@edguyrocks5865 Жыл бұрын
cool riffing brotha!
@AshleyCreighton Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris-I have a question about your LoopyHD + Helix setup (I see I'm not the only one :)-how would you set this up with a PA for live looping? I see the helix connects to the ipad via camera connection kit, but from where would the output connect to a PA ?
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
The output of the Helix goes to the PA system. The iPad audio goes through the usb cable out of the Helix.
@AshleyCreighton Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianArnoldMusic Thanks so much for clarifying, and for making this video in the first place (I never would've known this was possible)!! 🙏
@magnusjohansson295 Жыл бұрын
I have this exaxt guitar too! Amazing piece. I agree about the finish, I would rather have a wood finish with laquer. Also, my humbuckers are changed to IBZ/USA F1 and F2. Someday I'll try an S series and see if I like that sleek body more. The Prestige level is definitely good enough fot anyone! The best part is clearly the neck.
@stringsandhamers Жыл бұрын
Hey I Just discover your channel, very cool playing man! New Sub ;)
@danortega3662 Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the scale length? I was surprised to see that it is 25.5”, while most 7 strings are 26.5” or more.
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Most 7 strings are actually 25.5.
@jamassexd4134 Жыл бұрын
do you have a link to the product page?
@michaelanthonyclark328 Жыл бұрын
I love Theocracy, you are the first one I have seen covering their stuff... well done.
@exhaustnotemusic5835 Жыл бұрын
dude.. thats so cool...
@mylesadams1662 Жыл бұрын
sick bro, been looking into these newer RG's very cool...defiantly seems like the way to go with what i want out of a guitar sexy and and super easy playability.also wow! love your original music plini/aaron marshall vibes.
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Myles! They are both big influences on me. I’m an Ibanez nut so let me know if you have any other questions about them.
@mylesadams1662 Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianArnoldMusic your welcome 🙂 I just want know to know how easy bending/vibrato is on RG’s because of the flat radius apparently bending/vibrato is a lot easier it looks like it in your video? I really don’t like that fighting with strings when doing bending and vibrato and I’ve yet to find a guitar that offers easy bending/vibrato it’s something that turns me off alot from playing guitars…
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
It’s easy for me on them! :-)
@Spicy_Collector Жыл бұрын
Love it!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@JW-hp3mk Жыл бұрын
Nice Job Brother .. !!!!! 👍👍👍👍
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AudioJanitor Жыл бұрын
And...when compared to the Axe FX, which one is best?
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
So far I’d say the AxeFXIII is still better in the sense that there are more effects and more twealability of those amps and effects, but the ease of use is better on the QC. Basically the QC is axefxiii level feel and sound quality but Helix ease of use, almost. Helix is still easier to use in my opinion.
@_greenleader Жыл бұрын
Coolest basement ever
@gauravlama2079 Жыл бұрын
Please do make a review and a demo video talking about the axe fx 3 over the helix. I have a helix LT but I don’t know why after I tried Axe fx 2 I felt that the fractal had lot more dynamic response, transparency and a massive tone feel difference. Fractal felt very responsive and organic. And I switched over to the helix and it felt bad I didn’t like the feel on the unit. So now I was thinking to switch over to Fm9 turbo. Please share your thoughts on Axefx3🙏🏼 I need your guidance
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I will definitely look into doing something like this… especially after I just got a real amp after not having one for a long time (Revv Generator MKiii) and the Quad Cortex. So much good tone!
@gauravlama2079 Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianArnoldMusicPlease do play both Axe fx 3 and Hx stomp side by side and let us know your thoughts on both the unit in terms of amp models and dynamic response 🙌🏻🎸
@gauravlama2079 Жыл бұрын
What do you think between the Helix and the Axefx3 in terms of amp sound quality and the tone feel on both units ?
@ToneD5150 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, Grrr8 review on the Ibanez...!!! I am surprised at the tonal quality of the pickups... Owning many guitars, this will be my very first 7 string. Mind you, I am a 70yrs young metal head still making it happen...!!! I ordered this guitar today from Amazon. Dieing to work with 7 string riffs. Creating new sounds at different tunings is always a pleasure 😁 Thanks for this very fine review! 🤘💯
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Let them 7 string banger riffs flow!
@audiomonster303 Жыл бұрын
chords were muddy with gain but leads sounded amazing
@davidgoode7416 Жыл бұрын
Just bought one, you sound great 👊
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@theblind_guitarist19902 жыл бұрын
@Christian Arnold What guitar amp are you using? I'm impressed with the tone! Are you using the Line 6 Spider V? If not, what guitar imulator are you using on the computer? And is that particular program free for windows 11? I'm a guitarist, and am interested in getting a similar guitar tone, whether it's using my new Line 6 Spider V60 MK II I'm in the process in buying soon. Or whether it's tweeking some parameters in future guitar plug-ins on my new Windows 11 laptop that I'll be getting soon! I never plyaed this guitar before. But I'd like to know, how's the tuning stability? If I get this guitar, I can't wait to play this while it's plugged into my line 6 amp! I'm a peavey guy, coming out of the peavey world since I'm selling my Vypyr VIP 2. Time to expore new tones as a guitarist for me! Keep it metal brother!
@onceuponascale2 жыл бұрын
Great playing. Great sound. and the compo is really cool as well.
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stephenchaulker55212 жыл бұрын
Very nice tune,,,I enjoyed it had a catchy hook too !! On the guitar,,,how do you like the neck profile ? Is it a heavy, bulky guitar ? It's universally hailed as the ultimate shredder. 🎨🎭🎸🎶🎵🎼
@ChristianArnoldMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Neck is definitely thin like I like these.