# Guitar Gear **URL:** https://alexfarran.discourse.group/c/gear/5.md [Latest](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Guitar Gear category](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/about-the-guitar-gear-category/11)
**Author:** [@AlexFarran](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/AlexFarran)\ **Replies:** 0
A place for all guitar gear related chat! --- ## [Amp Recommendations](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/amp-recommendations/281)
**Author:** [@Mat](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Mat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2026 10:54 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/amp-recommendations/281 "2026-08-09T10:54:40Z")
Hello! I’m looking for recommendations for an amp. Specifically, my first ‘decent’ one. I play a Telecaster Amp is primarily for home use. It would need to be able to good at clean jazzy tones and country twang and so… --- ## [🧐 Show and tell!.. let's see those guitars!](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/show-and-tell-lets-see-those-guitars/12)
**Author:** [@AlexFarran](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/AlexFarran)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2026 12:54 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/show-and-tell-lets-see-those-guitars/12 "2026-03-28T12:54:54Z")
After seeing your fantastic posts on my “In The Neighborhood” thread over on Patreon, I thought it would be nice to see all of those beautiful guitars of yours! Post them in this thread, and give us a little info on them… --- ## [Positive Grid Spark Amp Newbie](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/positive-grid-spark-amp-newbie/280)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 04:13 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/positive-grid-spark-amp-newbie/280 "2025-07-15T04:13:37Z")
Just got a Positive Grid NEO (Headset Amp) for playing on the couch. This modeling stuff is new to me. any suggestions for amps / settings people like..if in fact they have a Spark amp. --- ## [New amp emulation pedal](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/new-amp-emulation-pedal/224)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2025 22:55 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/new-amp-emulation-pedal/224 "2025-05-28T22:55:59Z")
Hi everyone. I’m a new member. I’m on acoustic at present but after alot of research and playing in loads of shops I’ve settled in a telecaster I like, I will pick it up early Feb. Before I shell out more ££££ on an amp… --- ## [Favourite tape echo / delay pedals](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/favourite-tape-echo-delay-pedals/110)
**Author:** [@VilleSilventoinen](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/VilleSilventoinen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2025 10:42 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/favourite-tape-echo-delay-pedals/110 "2025-03-09T10:42:35Z")
What is your favourite guitar pedal for tape echo / delay sounds? I read that Joel Paterson uses an old Maestro Echoplex and one other guitarist I follow (Arrigo Martelli) also recommends it: Gear - Arrigo Martelli If … --- ## [Nachocaster specs](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/nachocaster-specs/221)
**Author:** [@Gord](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Gord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2025 18:49 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/nachocaster-specs/221 "2025-01-16T18:49:48Z")
I am interested in Alex’s Nachocaster finish spec. I am finalizing an order. --- ## [Sunbear Farran Five pickups arrive](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/sunbear-farran-five-pickups-arrive/201)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2024 12:30 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/sunbear-farran-five-pickups-arrive/201 "2024-11-06T12:30:58Z")
Hey guys, Today I took delivery of the Sunbear Farran Five tele set! Going to install them shortly. Has anyone from here ordered them? --- ## [Stratocaster recommendations](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/stratocaster-recommendations/68)
**Author:** [@VilleSilventoinen](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/VilleSilventoinen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2024 17:11 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/stratocaster-recommendations/68 "2024-08-25T17:11:29Z")
If your budget was around £2000, which Fender stratocaster would you buy (if any)? Or would you save for something else, like a Nash S-63? I’m trading one of my guitars and thinking of getting a Fender strat. I’ve read … --- ## [Decent Es125 type guitar (if you don't have £3k in spare cahnge)](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/decent-es125-type-guitar-if-you-dont-have-3k-in-spare-cahnge/141)
**Author:** [@RM1](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/RM1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2024 18:04 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/decent-es125-type-guitar-if-you-dont-have-3k-in-spare-cahnge/141 "2024-08-04T18:04:09Z")
Hello everyone, the title says it all but… Can anyone suggest a guitar similar to the Es125, but not quite so expensive :slight\_smile: ? I was thinking of Godin 5th Ave. Any suggestions?? Cheers, Roy --- ## [Strymon Flint: Favourite uses and settings](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/strymon-flint-favourite-uses-and-settings/111)
**Author:** [@Gideon\_Marriott](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Gideon_Marriott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2024 19:30 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/strymon-flint-favourite-uses-and-settings/111 "2024-07-07T19:30:46Z")
I’m sure there’ll be a few Flint folks around these parts. I picked up my first last week. Just wondering how everyone uses them and their favourite applications. Thanks --- ## [Iring or any compatible Android device](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/iring-or-any-compatible-android-device/108)
**Author:** [@Davide](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Davide)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2024 19:05 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/iring-or-any-compatible-android-device/108 "2024-04-29T19:05:50Z")
Hi Guys, I was wondering if someone can advice me what it the best and no so expensive device for connecting my guitar to my phone and play any sort of sound effect. I recently watched on youtube a video about the irin… --- ## [P90's in a Tele](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/p90s-in-a-tele/96)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Solman](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Jay_Solman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2024 22:48 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/p90s-in-a-tele/96 "2024-03-20T22:48:04Z")
Hi all, I am signed up to take a tele building course with a local luthier this spring. I am leaning towards putting in P90’s. Any suggestions? I’ve looked at Lollar, Frailin (the Steel Pole 43’s and the standards P90)… --- ## [Tips on telecaster / pickups combo](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/tips-on-telecaster-pickups-combo/72)
**Author:** [@Thom\_Osborne](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Thom_Osborne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2024 01:42 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/tips-on-telecaster-pickups-combo/72 "2024-01-18T01:42:32Z")
Hi guys, since I’m guessing everyone here is a fan of telecasters I wanted to ask a question about telecaster / pickup combinations. I’m looking for something that can give me that amazing telecaster blues / jazz sound,… --- ## [Any tips on buying a Fender Jazzmaster?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/any-tips-on-buying-a-fender-jazzmaster/49)
**Author:** [@Roel](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Roel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2023 06:43 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/any-tips-on-buying-a-fender-jazzmaster/49 "2023-12-19T06:43:03Z")
Hi there. I decided on adding a new guitar to my collection : a Fender Jazzmaster (Mexican). I saw a very nice one in second hand for 1100€ (955£). The guy who sells it made some upgrades : Q pickups A5 58 and a Stayt… --- ## [Studio monitors - any recommendations?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/studio-monitors-any-recommendations/35)
**Author:** [@VilleSilventoinen](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/VilleSilventoinen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2023 06:20 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/studio-monitors-any-recommendations/35 "2023-12-19T06:20:33Z")
I just received an OX Stomp pedal, it sounds pretty amazing with my Deluxe Reverb (using Suhr Reactive Load line out into OX Stomp). OX Stomp has L/R output Jacks, which you can connect to your audio interface or studio… --- ## [Guitar Nerd Alert-What strings do you use?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/guitar-nerd-alert-what-strings-do-you-use/58)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_McKinney](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Patrick_McKinney)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2023 06:18 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/guitar-nerd-alert-what-strings-do-you-use/58 "2023-12-19T06:18:51Z")
I’m curious what strings y’all use? I noticed in a recent video Alex said he uses 10’s at least on the Telecaster. I started using Diadarrio 11’s a long time ago and have never really thought about it much until just rec…