SixString | damian | Activity https://www.sixstring.com/members/damian/activity/ Activity feed for damian. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.6.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 5c696f550d6ad5049f1155a57ace4034 damian posted an update: An oldie but […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20740/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:56:30 -0700 An oldie but goodie! 🤘

https://youtu.be/CNVKL9oJX6Q?si=xLjmHvmjBURGdVqw

]]> 0 a2740acf018b1f39a8b71b61120172a8 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20704/#acomment-20737 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:29:17 -0700 @Notecracker @Gaghiggs – our idea of a minor fee, is probably the same cost as cleaning the windows on his Benz… 💸💸💸

Other than that it’s a solid suggestion! 😂😂😂

In reply to - Notecracker posted an update We need more active/new members in this community. SixString themselves put more posts on the feed than the few actual SixStringers this place was meant for. What can be done […] ]]> 41f025f12e889e84ba8e9b4232977b7d damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20704/#acomment-20733 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:16:00 -0700 @Notecracker all great and valid points. It is something that we need to – and will – work on! If any other ideas come up, you know how to reach us! 🤘

In reply to - Notecracker posted an update We need more active/new members in this community. SixString themselves put more posts on the feed than the few actual SixStringers this place was meant for. What can be done […] ]]> 6366029d5a120d32bd72a1cf73bfada4 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20704/#acomment-20728 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:15:47 -0700 @Notecracker You are right, Mr C. People check things out (or don’t), but seem steer away from posting. We don’t think it’s a barrier to entry (like it’s too complicated), so we are also trying the think of things we can do to encourage posting and commenting. We thought pick points, polls, sweepstakes and news stories would help. But we may…

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In reply to - Notecracker posted an update We need more active/new members in this community. SixString themselves put more posts on the feed than the few actual SixStringers this place was meant for. What can be done […] ]]> 8fe0508e816b281b614d40b818bed884 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20689/#acomment-20697 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:27:50 -0700 Needs a lava lamp!

In reply to - Gaghiggs posted an update Guitar room/ man cave complete 😎 ]]> e56dac31cc0b3a1f5682892fc7d8c2be damian posted an update: Prepping for a gig next weekend opening for Dead Man’s […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20696/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:25:26 -0700 Prepping for a gig next weekend opening for Dead Man’s Party, an Oingo Boingo tribute band for a Halloween themed show! 🎃🤘🏻

]]> 0 18dc9e56875cecd070e04a81fe62ddf4 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20671/#acomment-20682 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:34:26 -0700 Hey @Rob_Reynolds995 If your dream is a Les Paul, you don’t have to wait – there are definitely budget options. Check out the Epiphone Les Paul Special II or Studio E1 (official Gibson-designed budget models), look at the Harley Benton SC Series for incredible value, or keep an eye out for a used Epiphone Les Paul Standard locally. Good luck…

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Hello everyone. I just would like to ask you all a question. I am 1.5 years into my rhythm guitar journey. I only have an off-brand acoustic that I tune down to Drop C#. At […]

]]> 5a07e260bb22dad4e944e9f8fd61ae96 damian posted an update: Thinking about your […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20681/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:29:40 -0700 Thinking about your next purchase?

https://www.wireandwoodbook.com/products/wire-wood-the-guitars-of-steve-vai-the-ultra-edition

]]> 0 347015072a61f4d7f674d471d946eacf damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20645/#acomment-20647 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:46:47 -0700 All things in time @Rob_Reynolds995 ! Keep it up and it’ll happen! 🤘🏻

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My dream is own an electric guitar, and to be the rhythm guitarist for a Christian rock/metal band at some point. My goal with that is to make connections, especially with […]

]]> c934b5ef43b6ea0bc95bfe147241a75d damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20624/#acomment-20646 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:45:03 -0700 Scary delay solo from “Heaven” by the Paychedlic Furs 🤘🏻

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For this month’s Halloween sweeps, show us your scariest delay! Maybe it’s a decaying repeat that comes back to haunt you. Maybe it’s a runaway echo […]

]]> 0bff718c301409609897ec2aa47f75db damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20591/#acomment-20596 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:06:50 -0700 The new floors provide some nice natural acoustics! 👍🏻🤘🏻

And you have a captive audience! 🐕

In reply to - Gaghiggs posted an update Sunday mooching with a classical guitar and Alf the Border Collie ]]> e848925a3099b062d0b6322312fd49fb damian posted an update: Getting ready for another gig at the Garden Amp in […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20588/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:04:51 -0700 Getting ready for another gig at the Garden Amp in OC! 🤘🏻

]]> 0 b90c1e0c4d7485f04b84688cc1b8d964 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20540/#acomment-20542 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:43:52 -0700 I see stairway, immigrant song, black dog… it’s where’s Waldo for Zeppelin!

In reply to - Plexico posted an update ]]> 17e310baecdca94ffb7c887b62090f5c damian posted an update: Using my new acoustic pedalboard. Still getting used to […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20533/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:40:52 -0700 Using my new acoustic pedalboard. Still getting used to it. 🤘🏻

]]> 0 29842e9dfb7e7d2c14417f51b99a0240 damian posted an update: It always comes back to the black and white EVH! 🤘🏻 https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20527/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:22:49 -0700 It always comes back to the black and white EVH! 🤘🏻

]]> 0 94a0c2f79554dfde83d45566b00afca4 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20498/#acomment-20499 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:42:58 -0700 RIP

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Sad news. Great innovator…

]]> 2e56550fa4254e1880a24b0fd2d855c7 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20479/#acomment-20480 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:55:50 -0700 Wow – that’s a keeper! 😂🤘

In reply to - Gaghiggs to damian and Notecracker When you’re cleaning your guitar shite drawers and you come across a Sweet Strings plectrum 😲😲😂😂😂 @damian @Notecracker ]]> a2bee3a8f3dcc3cd631390e0295df71f damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/ozzy-osbourne-and-black-sabbaths-final-show-heads-to-cinemas/#comment-82 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:11:33 -0700 4e15d8a92eeb03004ff0b039dd177048 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20456/#acomment-20461 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:46:58 -0700 Welcome to SixString!

Great stuff man! 🤘

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uciano Oliver | Brazilian Guitarist 🇧🇷

🎸 Guitarist • Composer • Instrumental Music

🎶 Original Music & Guitar Covers

🔥 Inspired by Rock, Fusion & Guitar

🌎 Bringing my music from Brazil to […]

]]> 418a3ec9a4d7a9b05ce45233d7265e48 damian: Recorded this today - a solo for a song I’m working on…. […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20440/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:28 -0700 Recorded this today – a solo for a song I’m working on…. And yes, I used the loop recording function so I could pick and choose the best takes! I’m no one-take and done like @Gaghiggs !

]]> 1 06520f08ca9af1460d8647909af48bdb damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20392/#acomment-20409 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:11:28 -0700 @Notecracker some shows are universal! 🤘🏻

In reply to - Notecracker posted an update Gretsch White Falcon and fully cranked Tweed Deluxe ‘55…
https://youtu.be/PLagJUunsuA?is=yz-iKtWNgZHYhkQ7 ]]> 3e3b51d4c27c368d242751814599ef19 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20392/#acomment-20399 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:22:33 -0700 🤔

In reply to - Notecracker posted an update Gretsch White Falcon and fully cranked Tweed Deluxe ‘55…
https://youtu.be/PLagJUunsuA?is=yz-iKtWNgZHYhkQ7 ]]> a67b77258056d6fb9f74af8f1fe1e35a damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20378/#acomment-20379 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:10:07 -0700 One of a kind! 🤘🏻

And well deserved! 🎸

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The extremely rare SixString Steel Pick 🙌🏾

]]> 31669e07586027c6b3954dd4afd96421 damian posted an update: It’s a high-gain Sunday for me. 🤘🏻 https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20374/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:37:19 -0700 It’s a high-gain Sunday for me. 🤘🏻

]]> 0 716fdb91eba776758d09ff5ed0b347c2 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20360/#acomment-20363 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:54:01 -0700 Only one way to find out… drop it into your Strat and crank your 1968 Plexi to 10! 🤘🏻

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1978 Duncan EVH

]]> 66446dd779c56db79f333e25ffece9b2 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/kirk-hammett-and-jason-newsted-nearly-took-metallica-into-the-blues/#comment-71 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:01:29 -0700 3386a1a16df714bf93fd5f59601e5dd8 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20325/#acomment-20331 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:08:25 -0700 @Notecracker @Gaghiggs – he’s not wrong – I miss those days! Also… I think 3rd harmonies sound badass, not cheesy! 🤷🏻🤘🏻

In reply to - Gaghiggs to damian and Notecracker @damian @Notecracker Bradley Hall hits the nail on the head https://youtube.com/shorts/pBk4wSomUMw?si=YB2wiHkKa6diwCTt ]]> d462aa545aa9a63ff26b188907b4a2cc damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20317/#acomment-20320 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:11:52 -0700 It’s def not an easy listening track! But to each their own! Have not heard about the ‘boomer bends’ comment – what happened there?

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Latest Polyphia ‘song’

Amd that pre pubescent asian girl jad the audacity to disparage ‘boomer bends ‘….

https://youtu.be/fDltPLFdkYI?si=aMUfoKI_s-SL01-9

]]> 77178fe9bd169af8baae89889235142b damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20318/#acomment-20319 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:06:30 -0700 And guitar playing was changed forever! 🤘🏻

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On this day in 1977, 22-year-old Eddie Van Halen walked into Sunset Sound and recorded what would become one of the most legendary guitar instrumentals of all time.


"Eruption" wasn't […]

]]> c54bdb0fa7a26f14c66759b59b4b26bb damian posted an update: A little bit hard to control with this much gain but… […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20312/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:53:10 -0700 A little bit hard to control with this much gain but… 🤷🏻

]]> 0 eabfcce27efc0a41942e8e6f92f3c4c3 damian posted an update: Trying a few of the presets on the Adrenalinn III – this […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20302/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:27:00 -0700 Trying a few of the presets on the Adrenalinn III – this one is the John Mayer “Bigger than my Body” preset… now no short jokes please! 😂😂😂

]]> 0 b2dab4f4626586784283872a34443395 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20286/#acomment-20287 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:42:53 -0700 This is gonna be a problem for those of us that are “SG challenged”! I don’t even have an LP… maybe a Jaguar will suffice as a stand-in? 🤔🤘🏻

In reply to - Notecracker posted an update Since it apparently, (unbeknownst to me), is SG Saturday, I feel a bit of jammin’ on the solo section of Zappa’s “The Torture Never Stops” is in order. Sans Wah, but with a bit […] ]]> f044e08bcf8184b0d7ce980b1459c7b7 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20259/#acomment-20280 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:22:20 -0700 @Notecracker thanks Mr C! Unlike most digital machines today, this has no “interface” on a computer, so there’s a lot of pressing this button, while turning this knob to edit an effect… it’s fairly complex for a simpleton like me! 😂😂😂

@Gaghiggs – that’s the plan and hope! But maybe a beer instead of coffee… don’t really need to be alert if I’m…

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A new toy! It won’t improve my playing, but it could help mask it! 😂🤘🏻

If you are interested in details: https://www.rogerlinndesign.com/about/adrenalinn

]]> 7d1de6a226b777ccf4be269e5b050a6a damian posted an update: A new toy! It won’t improve my playing, but it could help […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20259/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:40:07 -0700 A new toy! It won’t improve my playing, but it could help mask it! 😂🤘🏻

If you are interested in details: https://www.rogerlinndesign.com/about/adrenalinn

rogerlinndesign.com

AdrenaLinn

AdrenaLinn

]]> 3 86460188048b33a6a4dbbf63806b037b damian posted an update: The Psychedelic Furs version, not to be confused with […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20213/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:34:56 -0700 The Psychedelic Furs version, not to be confused with the Counting Crows version! 🤘🏻

]]> 0 0140a75165a9ef35c743aece964deb7f damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20158/#acomment-20195 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:21:18 -0700 @Zimmie I’m going to see how it stacks up against my Fractal AX8. It’s actually a great back up unit for Amp modelers, so you have something in a bind when (inevitably) something goes wrong! 😂

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Arguably the first amp simulator, that people thought could get close to an amp-like sound – and started the amp sim development. This is a museum piece now… maybe it’ll be a collectors […]

]]> e7c5a25f9d4cf750e79b04fd7d469e50 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20158/#acomment-20161 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:03:28 -0700 @Gaghiggs you were ahead of your time Higgs! What happened? 😂

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Arguably the first amp simulator, that people thought could get close to an amp-like sound – and started the amp sim development. This is a museum piece now… maybe it’ll be a collectors […]

]]> 5b421d7c4bba9b9f496dbcfa350ba664 damian posted an update: Arguably the first amp simulator, that people thought […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20158/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:37:21 -0700 Arguably the first amp simulator, that people thought could get close to an amp-like sound – and started the amp sim development. This is a museum piece now… maybe it’ll be a collectors item one day… I’m counting on it! 🤘🏻😜🤘🏻

]]> 6 8dec9d5f61291725c481b8793b592e97 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20149/#acomment-20152 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:54:40 -0700 Every time you think you’ve gotten away from the classical guitar… it pulls you back in! 🤘🏻

‘Strange Squeaks and Buzzes’ is going to be the name of my next album! 😂

In reply to - Gaghiggs posted an update As well as being less of a arse ache to put on, these ball end strings also increase the break angle behind the saddle (the loops on a traditionally tied classical string pull the […] ]]> 779d3aa3789bc2c96f57032795947baf damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/19981/#acomment-20137 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:09:58 -0700 @Gaghiggs added a set up to the options… cause that’s probably what any new guitar needs (well at least at the price point I pay!) 😂

In reply to - SixString posted an update 🎛️ What’s the First Upgrade You’d Make to a Budget Guitar? ]]> f55a410c693f164450f32cec9fa2dc10 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20125/#acomment-20127 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:27:27 -0700 Nice, Higgs! Have you checked out the Etudes by Leo Brouwer? I think you’d dig them…

In reply to - Gaghiggs posted an update More Gnossienne No1, getting a bit easier to listen to 😂 ]]> b42756cad940e2a4de244f55d287a4aa damian posted an update: Set up an envelope filter on my AX8 to emulate and auto […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20076/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:15:00 -0700 Set up an envelope filter on my AX8 to emulate and auto wah. Still working through the best sweep range for it, but it’s getting there!

]]> 0 33e2df5802321eda336de2ac30a7f4d3 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20074/#acomment-20075 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:36:46 -0700 Seems like they put more effort into the costumes than the music! 😂😂😂

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Today’s Buckethead…https://youtu.be/t7OIc-DBRXM?is=RZia9sUCB-gcYJt9

]]> ceda6992c9f4cc899af9282dd83c6791 damian posted a new post. https://www.sixstring.com/?p=49348 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:58:00 -0700 0 94df73728f43825c925c048b88f69d5a damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/19980/#acomment-20055 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:00 -0700 @Gaghiggs 💯😂

In reply to - SixString posted an update 🎶 What’s Your Biggest Guitarist “Green Flag”?

What instantly tells you another guitarist knows their stuff?

]]> 33d78c120420c9ebb923b2e6d6fb83f2 damian posted an update: Satriani playing a Sammy tune with an EVH guitar. It’s […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20030/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:09:56 -0700 Satriani playing a Sammy tune with an EVH guitar. It’s like the Twighlight Zone. He plays his Ibanez on all the VH tunes… 🤷🏻

]]> 0 6b15e7b9da8ec877a0410467210a0e78 damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20012/#acomment-20029 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:02:54 -0700 @AllieMustaine 🤘🏻👍🏻

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Hey everyone! it’s been a minute!!.

I got hired at the local guitar shop as a sales representative for eight hour shifts & two days a week back in June. (Due to my disabilities […]

]]> 8865a8b2706795a27bb10a8d8979c64c damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20012/#acomment-20022 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:44 -0700 That’s great experience to be around pro luthiers and pick up their tricks! 🤘🏻

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Hey everyone! it’s been a minute!!.

I got hired at the local guitar shop as a sales representative for eight hour shifts & two days a week back in June. (Due to my disabilities […]

]]> 158b1f92551ee1052b7d85fcb1a858db damian posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/lindsey-buckingham-says-he-and-stevie-nicks-are-talking-again-hinting-at-more-to-come/#comment-67 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:48:17 -0700 2df9fac352693b4798cf1b8809a38565 damian posted an update: This pedal certainly delivers the high gain experience. […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20010/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:30:13 -0700 This pedal certainly delivers the high gain experience. The gate is absolutely necessary and even with full on, I’m still able to hear some hiss. I really want to hear this against the Univesal Audio ANTI 1992. All things in time. I’m use using the OX-Stomp for my cab. 🤘🏻

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