How to change regular machineheads to locking tuners

Simplest and quickest way to change tuners

1. Remove the strings safely. If you got a new set of strings then better cut the old strings but if you want to use it so you can test your newly fitted locking tuners then better carefully remove it and left it in the bridge.

2. Use the spanner to loosen the bushings. Be careful and don't rush. Also it's really easy so just use minimal force to remove this.

3. Turn the guitar around and unscrew the old tuner. Best to get one tuner first and fit your new locking tuners to see if you need some changes or if it's the right tuner in terms of length and/or width.

4. Once you're happy with the fitting as well as angle, etc. of your new locking tuner. Then, just proceed and remove the rest of the tuners and install your new tuners.

5. Always put the screw first at the back to the tuners in place. Then turn the guitar around front facing and put the washers first then the bushings. Tighten it gently using a spanner.

6. Turn the guitar again to double check the screws at the back if it needs a bit of tightening.

7. Once all is set and you're happy with the way it looks and feel, then time to put back the strings or put your new set of strings. You might need a pair of pliers to pull the strings. Remember to angle the hole of the tuners in line with strings and lock/tighten it up before turning the tuners and tune.

8. That's it, easy and straight-forward. Don't forget to cut the excess string and use a cutter.

THESE ARE MY TWO CHOICES:

                                                           

                                                              

How to swap patches on Zoom G1xOn

How to swap patches

1. First is to go to the patch/preset that you want to swap for example Acoustic Simulation. Then press the menu button.

2. Wait for the screen to change, then scroll down to swap. And then you will be able to navigate on the bank/patches. Just keep scrolling to the bank that you want the patch to go to. For example the Acoustic Simulation is on bank E5 and you want to put it to bank A5, just navigate to bank A5 and press save.

3. The purpose of doing this is that it will be easy for you to organise your effects. For example, my setup on Bank A0 is bypass. I normally use this to check how the dry sound of the amp and my guitar. Then I save on A1 a clean sound which only got reverb on. Then, A2 for crunch or overdrive setting, which I normally use as rhythm. And, A3 for my lead tone where I put more gain and a bit of delay and a bit of volume so that when I do solo, it will standout.

4. My bank B0 on the other hand, is intended for my band Subtle Culprits' song Incognito lead 1 which got reverse effect. Then B1 for my clean sound which I use on verse and chorus. Then B2 for my outro solo. As you can see, the start of the song my patch will be on B1 then first lead goes down to B0 then back to B1 for second verse and chorus and then B2 for the outro lead.

5. My bank C0 is another original song from my band Subtle Culprits which is called Picture Perfect. C0 is dry clean sound almost like bypass mode. Then B1 for rhythm/crunch and B2 for my delay effects on the outro of the song.

6. That's why I saved my patches like this mostly on the first 3 patches is because I can easily navigate or jump from one bank to the other using the cursor (as shown on the photo below) where you can simply press the up and down button and it will jump from Bank A0 to J0.

7. Another way of re-arranging your patches/bank would be depending on the song arrangement.  Let's take for example the song Like A Stone, the intro got tremolo effect then the chorus got a bit of distortion and then the solo got whammy and bridge is just acoustic. So, I arranged my effects in that order. I saved it on E0 for the tremolo, E1 for the distortion/crunch, E2 for the whammy effect and E3 for the acoustic simulation. That way, I know where I saved my patches and I can easily navigate using the cursor up/down on my effects pedal to change banks.

Here's the video of that song and you can watch how I change patches so easily.

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My top 15 favourite G1xOn preset tone patch

15 useful and unique patch presets

1. Acoustix - (A8) The Aco Sim was utilised to get a nice clean authentic acoustic sound. HD Hall was added for the space.

2. Rev Dream - (B7) ModReverb gives this sound its depth.

3. REVERSE HW - (J2) HW STACK and ReverseDL together make this delay sound.

4. Duermete - (A1) Delay, reverb and chorus combine to create a dreamy atmosphere.

5. Filter$ - (E9) FilterDly with delay.

6. JeanSplice - (H0) A complex sound combining four types of powerful effects that is good for beat makers and producers who want to add some guitar.

7. CrystalVib - (B5) This modulation sound uses The Vibe to create a floating feel.

8. Part Space - (H8) Delay and ParticleR through a Z Clean sound for creating an ethereal soundscape.

9. MUFFLR - (G5) Big lead guitar sound with reverb.

10. ARP ONE - (H7) SeqFLTR fun combined with CarbonDly.

11. POGISH - (H3) PitchSHFT combined with CoronaTri gives a gorgeous sound like a 12-string guitar.

12. PROGRESS - (H6) This octave sound creates an eerie atmosphere with emphasised low frequencies.

13. Supernova - (A9) This grand sound uses the ParticleR effect.

14. SnacMonstr - (H9) Using Octave and Cry, this sound is like an analog synth filter.

15. Bass Sim - (H1) A high-quality bass simulator that can also be used to create loops.

DIY footswitch for your guitar amp

Improvised Overdrive Footswitch

Materials needed:

Lamp floor footswitch
1/4 Inch Jack Female to Twin Mono
Soldering iron and solder wire
Cutter
Superglue
Phillips screwdriver

Procedure:

1. Open the lamp footswitch using Phillips screwdriver. Put loose screws in a pot to avoid losing it.
2. Cut the 1/4 Inch Jack Female to Twin Mono and strip the wire.
3. Prepare your soldering iron and always make sure that you got a holder to avoid fire or burning certain objects.
4. Solder the wires to the footswitch. Don't you worry there's no polarity on this one. Then superglue it so that it will hold the jack in place and avoid pulling the wires.
5. Close the lamp footswitch and tighten the screws. Then, you're good to go.

All you need now is to plug your amp and you will need an extra guitar lead to plug the footswitch into your amp.