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Patrick:
--- Quote from: Chad K. on 12 Oct 2007, 10:03 ---Many, many Gibsons snap at the headstock because of the angle at which they are set. Many, many Gibsons are repaired after the break and never have problems again. Just type in "Gibson SG headstock crack" in google and you'll see tons of them.
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Hm, that's good information to have. Maybe the next time I buy a Gibson (unlikely, at this rate) then I'll just *intentionally break that shit* and have it repaired and it'll never be dickish again.
EDIT: Fuck, it's at the head-to-neck transition area... thank GOD this is still under warranty. They might as well replace it. Wish I could keep the pickups though...
And thanks for the well wishes, you guys. I'm not in the best state right now. That was ALL my money from this summer and I am really upset about it, so thanks.
EDIT EDIT: fuck no more booze, that took too long to type
Ballard:
Shit dude, my condolences. But yeah I've seen a fair bit of Gibsons snap at the headstock, and it's totally fixable.
(Though getting it replaced would prolly be nicer)
Phaedra, just go to the right shop. As I said before, large warehouse music chains (Sam Ash, Guitar Center) pay by commission, so the employees won't care nearly as much that you get the instrument that's right for you. They'll try to sell you something expensive, and if you say no, they'll sell you some cheap crap. They're also intimidating places to try things out if you're new to your instrument, 'cause you'll have 6 or 7 people around you shredding and playing Stairway To Heaven (what's the bass equivalent??).
So check out your local music shop- they're really nice about you trying everything out, even if it takes an hour or two for you to find the right instrument. They'll set your bass up for you (make sure it's properly stringed, action [the distance between the strings and the fretboard. If you're new, you want the action lower because you haven't built up the finger strength needed to press the strings down hard yet] suits you, it's in tune) and sign off on everything before you go home so you don't wind up with a ton of expensive crap.
Thrillho:
--- Quote from: Chad K. on 11 Oct 2007, 13:13 ---
--- Quote from: imapiratearg on 11 Oct 2007, 12:40 ---
--- Quote from: Chad K. on 11 Oct 2007, 11:33 ---Try ampeg, fender, behringer, ashdown, gallien-krueger, SWR, fender, etc..
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Are you implying something sir? :]
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That I'm haphazard with my posts?
Actually, I'm not huge on fender for bass amps. I love the guitar amps, though. I recently bought a Behringer 4210 combo for my bass. I had been wanting to downsize for some time, but never dreamed I'd buy a Behringer. It was a surprisingly nice sounding amp for almost no money. I put in some Emenince 10s in to replace the crappy Bugeras, and did away with my huge Ampeg fullstack. 400 watts, tube preamp, full eq, and a balanced DI for less than $400. Amazing.
Just to add to the cool picture post- I just ordered this '81 Ibanez Roadstar refin with original old school DiMarzios -
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What a fabulous specimen.
How much did he cost you? Do they have him in ginger? I could put him to work in my garden.
Chad K.:
"What a fabulous specimen. How much did he cost you? Do they have him in ginger? I could put him to work in my garden."
Yeah, they would only sell the bass, not the child labor. I found out when I asked the shop owner to poke holes in the shipping box.
Patrick:
...good news, guys, for both me and all of you. Their customer service department is all kinds of accomodating. They said as soon as I get back to the U.S. (December) I can call their 800 number and talk to them about getting my shit replaced.
<3 <3 <3, you guys.
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