The Guitar Topic

[Bearer]

+1 to the Telecaster being my weapon of choice in a battle situation.  But if I had a Gibbo in dire straights, I'd want my Firebird.  Neck through walnut and mahogany construction?  Much sturdier than an LP imo.

just jizzed all over myself

thanks

Yeah, it's a great sounding guitar, not to mention drop dead gorgeous.  They only thing I don't like about it is the way switching works.  It goes neck/mid+bridge/bridge.  Next week I'm going to replace the three-way switch with one designed for an SG (a right angle 2 pickup toggle), wire the neck and bridge pickups to that, then hook the middle to a push/pull switch.  Preliminary tests show this to be so so so good.

[NotAFanOfFenders]

That is the best looking firebird, nay, guitar i've ever seen. I'm serious.

[Radical AC]

Speaking of custom and metal guitars, I lust after Jack White's Triple Jet made by Randy Parsons.  Custom 1912 Gretsch headstock, and a copper to so it will NEVER run out of power.  Something like that.  I'm thinking of having a similar imitation done of my Rick Liverpool.  After I rob a series of banks.


Isaac Brock's custom Wicks guitar is pretty sick too;

Radical AC: can you give some examples of these lower-priced guitars?  I am interested in looking into this.

This is kind of a hard question to answer as it all comes down to what you want out of your guitar.  A certain type of construction?  A brand name?  Body style, pickup configuration, ect.  You could get a comparable Agile AL series from Rondo Music.  A lot of people seem to have a thing for Danelectro's, cheap good guitars, but the way they play is completely different from a LP.  I just saw Becky Black from The Pack AD shred up some of the most ridiculous blues riffs I have EVER seen using an old model LTD H series you could pick up on ebay for $200, lots of great crunchy tones and not muddy at all.  (She did have a nice JVM Marshal combo, though)  Personal preference; Schecter's C series has some great, decently priced guitars.  Gretsch's solidbody electromatics sound great (I've seen the guitarist from Manchester Orchestra use them)  Eastwood has some really reasonably priced funky and awesome guitars.  I have a $200 and $2000 guitar, and use both.  I'm sure a lot of the other people here would know a lot more examples of inexpensive quality.

I am at some point getting a custom-built 7-string for my Grindcore band, and I am certain I need a neckthrough, because of the durability.

If I were to get a 7 string it would definitely be a Carvin DC747.  Neck-thru, HSH w/ 5 way selector, and damn near custom everything else. (The scroll over pics they have on their site make me punch myself in the crotch)

[The Duke]

I feel like a BC Rich could stab someone to death...also, I believe that they have black magic powers.

Radical AC: can you give some examples of these lower-priced guitars?  I am interested in looking into this.

I'm sure a lot of the other people here would know a lot more examples of inexpensive quality.

Other people?  What are thine opinions?

[Radical AC]

Again, it depends on what you are looking for.  WHY specifically do you want a LP?  What kind of amp do you have?  What kind of sound are you looking for?

[valley_parade]

Speaking of "we like Danos", I'm trying to swing a trade for this beauty.

[NotAFanOfFenders]

[valley_parade]

Deal off. I just got two emails. One from the guy who bought the guitar I was trying to sell on ebay and hadn't heard from in like two weeks, and another from PayPal, saying he'd sent me my goddamned $235.

*whistle* I might just buy a GFS Mean 90 for my Tele, though.

[The Duke]

Again, it depends on what you are looking for.  WHY specifically do you want a LP?  What kind of amp do you have?  What kind of sound are you looking for?

Right now, all I have is a Roland 20W practice amp, but looking to upgrade ASAP.

As to why, Les Pauls just feel the best to me.

I'm looking for a classic rock-type sound.

[valley_parade]

Yeah, that sounds pretty Les Pauly to me. That or an SG.

[NotAFanOfFenders]

Again, it depends on what you are looking for.  WHY specifically do you want a LP?  What kind of amp do you have?  What kind of sound are you looking for?

Right now, all I have is a Roland 20W practice amp, but looking to upgrade ASAP.

As to why, Les Pauls just feel the best to me.

I'm looking for a classic rock-type sound.

Are you sure you want to be left trem-less?

[The Duke]

Explain.

[Patrick]

Without a trem you can't do awesome things like make your guitar go NEEEAAAAAOOOOORRRRRRMMMMMBWOOONGNGNONGONGONGONGONGONGONG which then devolve into ear-stabbing feedback.

[David_Dovey]

Retrofit that LP with a Bigsby because that is the best thing

[valley_parade]

That's what I did with my Junior clone, though it was more to enhance string tension.

[Bearer]

Mr.Young's LP also has a P-90 in the neck and a Firebird mini-humbucker in the the bridge.  Ol'Black is such a badass guitar.

[NotAFanOfFenders]

I'm planning to put a bigsby b7 in my ec-1000. Good idea y/n?

[The Duke]

Retrofit that LP with a Bigsby because that is the best thing

Sounds like a plan.  Neil Young FTW.

[Patrick]

GUYS



THIS CAME HOME FROM THE POST OFFICE TODAY AND IS STRAPPED TO MY SHOULDERS RIGHT GODDAMN NOW

BE JEALOUS

[Melodic]

I really like your fret markers. Can you buy those?

[doombilly]

Damn Patrick. Not crazy about overly orangey bursts. But CHICKEN HEAD! AWESOME!
Lose the pickguard. Freakin' beautiful. Does it sound/play as good as it looks?

[NotAFanOfFenders]

Is all the gear behind it yours?

[valley_parade]

No, that belongs to a guy on OSG known solely as "The Patron Saint of GAS". Same guy I got my LP Junior clone from.

Of course, that's on its way to Texas now. I'm using some of the money to buy a pair of vintage white witch hats from another dude on OSG, and electronics/tuners from Guitarfetish.

Yep. I'm going to start building a Partsmaster. I'm envisioning a yellowed white finish, tortoise shell guard, and very straightforward electronics (no rhythm circuit). Big CBS headstock. I'm taking inspiration from Stephen Malkmus' Jazzmaster, but adding my own touches to it.

[doombilly]

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I like Mother Maybelle's. A lot of these, not so much.

[NotAFanOfFenders]

No, that belongs to a guy on OSG known solely as "The Patron Saint of GAS". Same guy I got my LP Junior clone from.

Of course, that's on its way to Texas now. I'm using some of the money to buy a pair of vintage white witch hats from another dude on OSG, and electronics/tuners from Guitarfetish.

Yep. I'm going to start building a Partsmaster. I'm envisioning a yellowed white finish, tortoise shell guard, and very straightforward electronics (no rhythm circuit). Big CBS headstock. I'm taking inspiration from Stephen Malkmus' Jazzmaster, but adding my own touches to it.

Are you going to post it on OSG?

[valley_parade]

If and when I ever finish it, of course!

[valley_parade]

I went into my local shop today to see if they had any guitar shipping boxes in the back room, so I can send off my LP Junior clone tomorrow.

The guys there are pretty cool and hooked me up with one for free, but also made me sit down and try out EHX's .22 Caliber power amp. I was plugged into a Fender Deluxe 1x12" cab and had a newer MXR Distortion +...VERY NICE for the minute or two I was playing through it (with an MIM Tele).

I've been GASing for a little 5 watt tube amp lately, but the .22 is a nice sounding amp. And only $100 for a 22 watt solid-state head that fits in the palm of your hand?! I might just be sold.

[boneykingofnowhere]

Speaking of "we like Danos", I'm trying to swing a trade for this beauty.

I played a two pickup version of that yesterday. I hated the sound of the bridge pickup though. It just sounded so weak.

[greenMonkey]

My Dano U-1 has pretty low pickup output as well.  While this can be frustrating at times, it also makes a very good clean tone through my Fender Champ 600.  My Tribute ASAT Bluesboy Semi-Hollow is just a little too hot to do a really good clean on the Champ 600.

[valley_parade]

GFS sells higher-output Dano pickups, as well.

[MakuseruSukotto]

[valley_parade]

The Witch Hats are on their way, but I may be putting the build on hold.

Ladies and gentleman, Guitar Fetish makes Telemasters now. As well as Jazzmaster and Jagmaster/Jazzblaster copies. And now that I have a job, I can so throw down $230 on one of these in a few weeksish.

[boneykingofnowhere]

I'm looking for a new axe. I've already got a tele and I play through a Fender Deluxe Reverb. I want something that can get a thicker muddier tone to offset the bright twangyness of the tele (which i love, but doesn't work for everything) Right now I'm deciding between a CIJ or MIJ jazzmaster, or a Gretsch Electromatic G5122. I've also been thinking of getting something with p90's in it.  Any suggestions?

[valley_parade]

Suggestion: Gimme that Deluxe Reverb.

Seriously though, I think you should look for something with humbuckers. From what I've heard, MIJ/CIJ JM pups (along with the Jags) are for the most part just Strat pups in different casings.

Yknow. Les Paul, SG, that sort of thing.

[Patrick]

I really like your fret markers. Can you buy those?

Well this is one of those Lawsuit Guitars that Gibson hates oh so very much so I highly doubt it. Also, the factory burned down. You could probably make some out of mother of pearl though.

Damn Patrick. Not crazy about overly orangey bursts. But CHICKEN HEAD! AWESOME!
Lose the pickguard. Freakin' beautiful. Does it sound/play as good as it looks?

In meatlife it looks less orangey. And god I love that Varitone. I've put it to some good use in some recordings already. Got another track to lay down that I'll run by you guys as soon as it's finished

[NotAFanOfFenders]

-Frankentele-

No-one noticed this? Is it yours, MakuseruSukotto?

[Touch Me Im Sick]

-Frankentele-

No-one noticed this? Is it yours, MakuseruSukotto?

I would've commented, but I was too busy adoring that Telemaster.

[NotAFanOfFenders]

Well, uh, my telemaster/teletelstar is gonna be way cooler.

(/Incredible claim)

[valley_parade]

-Frankentele-

No-one noticed this? Is it yours, MakuseruSukotto?

It's an Epi model from the 90s. They did some Strat copies, too. Kinda run-of-the-mill, honestly.

[Chad K.]

The Witch Hats are on their way, but I may be putting the build on hold.

Ladies and gentleman, Guitar Fetish makes Telemasters now. As well as Jazzmaster and Jagmaster/Jazzblaster copies. And now that I have a job, I can so throw down $230 on one of these in a few weeksish.

That three-saddle bridge is dying to have some notches cut in it and a bigsby installed.

[valley_parade]

Or one of these maybe?

[boneykingofnowhere]

Yknow. Les Paul, SG, that sort of thing.

I looked into that, too. How well are the newer Les Paul Studios built? There are some sweet mahogany ones up on ebay right now for pretty cheap, but I know Gibson was bought out by the same company that owns Guitar Center, and that makes me slightly suspicious of their quality control.

[valley_parade]

I think the QC's fine, it's just their stupid unnecessary innovation you gotta watch out for.

[greenMonkey]

I have heard some negative things about the quality of their newer instruments, though part of that is probably due to what players expect from such a high priced instrument.  If I were you, I'd look into a used lawsuit Les Paul.  A friend has an old Ibanez that he got for song, and after a good setup it plays excellently and sounds great through his Orange AD30.

[jeph]

Gibson's quality control is better than it used to be, and I actually prefer the 490/498 pickups in the Studios to the BurstBuckers they're putting in higher-end LPs nowadays. I have never heard of a LP Studio with quality-control issues- most of the shit Gibson fucks up on fancier Les Pauls is the cosmetics- sloppy binding, finish bleed, that sort of thing.

[jeph]

Also they still insist on covering the ends of their frets with binding instead of extending the frets OVER the binding, which is completely ugly and retarded

[valley_parade]

Speaking of Gibson/Epiphone, this is kinda making me feel funny in the pants.



(Actual '54 Les Pauls had p-90s though, didn't they?)

(Edit: I'm guessing they based it on this Jeff Beck sig model)

[jeph]

Not a guitar, but:

The HAPPY channel is a more-or-less conventional instrument amp. It has plenty of gain and distortion (if desired), it has a conventional guitar-amp tone control section, and it has reverb. Everything else about it is DEVIANT. It has a PHASE control, which allows mixing of normal and inverted signals—or it may be adjusted to cancel out the original signal and pass only the distortion products....and, it's all made of unusual tubes. Mostly pentodes, ha ha ha.

The ANGRY channel is well-named. It is designed for instability and raw, berserk distortion effects. It, too, has typical guitar-amp tone controls and reverb. It uses a 6BN6 and two remote-cutoff pentodes. Ask your mother what those are. She's already tasted your foreskin anyway.

Despite the identical output stages of the two channels, they sound TOTALLY different. In ALL settings.

The output tubes are 6BK5s. Obscure, yes, but great and forgotten. Phase inversion is done with 6GU7s. Various types are used throughout the preamp stages: 6AU6, 6BJ6, 6CB6, 6BN6, 5BQ7, 6AK5, and others. No 12AX7s, of ANY brand. How many tubes? TWENTY-THREE tubes in total. Including eight 6BK5 outputs. It might be the most complex tube guitar amp available today....

The output tubes are in a special self-balancing, self-biasing circuit. It is unique to the G-1000 among guitar amps. It does NOT NEED matched tubes, nor is any kind of bias adjustment needed. Output power is 15 watts per channel, and two speakers (or a stereo speaker) are needed.

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[Bastardous Bassist]

I don't even know what to think.  Part of me says "That's a fucking gimmick," but the rest of me says, "YES!"  It almost makes me wish I played guitar.  Almost.

[Spluff]

Of course it's gimmicky. You don't build a guitar amp with tubes from TVs and the like if it's not a gimmick. Doesn't mean it wouldn't be fun to fuck around with for a while, but anybody who actually buys one is proof that capitalism doesn't work.

Also, I'm pretty sure if you tried playing it for more than an hour it would melt a hole through the floor.