Topic: The Guitar Topic (Read 1983318 times)

Cicero · « **Reply #3450 on:** 06 Jan 2009, 09:25 »

This is the body I'm thinking about purchasing. Something similar to it when I get my refund check in February. It's beautiful. Black Korina. . . . MMM.

http://www.warmoth.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_23_29&products_id=42075

Gemmwah · « **Reply #3451 on:** 06 Jan 2009, 10:17 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 04 Jan 2009, 07:10

Quote from: Gemmwah on 03 Jan 2009, 14:23
I missed this thread <3

Did you get that SG Custom yet?

Not yet, but my friend sold his exact one to his Dad, so I'm gonna be nipping at his heels to get his Dad to sell it to me. Omnomnom.

tuna ketchup x · « **Reply #3452 on:** 06 Jan 2009, 10:42 »

Quote from: glyphic on 31 Dec 2008, 09:57

I have a Schecter Ultra-III and my G string is not only constantly detuning, but is also always the first to break. No matter how old the strings are. Even if I only replace the G.

I have maybe a dozen sets of strings that are missing the G at this point. Conspiracy, or am I doing something wrong? I've used everything from ultra-lights to medium-heavies. Wound and unwound. Flat steel, nickel, you name it.

I have a Daisy Rock, which is basically a short scale Schechter "for girls." It never freakin stayed in tune. And the strings always broke, and now that you mention it, G was usually the culprit. In my case it was because the grooves on the nut were too sharp (the nut itself also fell off). The guitar store guys said I could sand down the nut grooves to make them both deeper and less sharp but I bought a much better guitar that same day and haven't used the DR since. I hesitate to say "Schechter sucks" but it's a mightly coincidence here.

In other guitar news, I feel like my self-teaching has hit a brick wall and have signed up for lessons! It's my Xmas gift to myself. I have the first lesson this week. I am worried about being totally humiliated, though, considering this teacher handles a lot of kids as well as adults, maybe I'm not that bad? If anything paying for lessons will give me the push to practice every day because I totally have NOT been playing every day, as I should.

glyphic · « **Reply #3453 on:** 06 Jan 2009, 10:57 »

Next time I have the strings off, I'll give the nut a much closer look. It shouldn't be sharp considering that it's like a little wheel, but stranger things have happened. I love the guitar otherwise. Way better than the Ibanez Rio I had before it. That thing wasn't worth buying and keeping for so long.

billiumbean · « **Reply #3454 on:** 06 Jan 2009, 11:13 »

Quote from: tuna ketchup x on 06 Jan 2009, 10:42

In other guitar news, I feel like my self-teaching has hit a brick wall and have signed up for lessons! It's my Xmas gift to myself. I have the first lesson this week. I am worried about being totally humiliated, though, considering this teacher handles a lot of kids as well as adults, maybe I'm not that bad? If anything paying for lessons will give me the push to practice every day because I totally have NOT been playing every day, as I should.

If I can quote Mitch Hedberg, "I tried teaching myself guitar, but I did not know guitar, so I was not a very good teacher."

Self teaching will do that to you. I think in my five years of playing I've hit about ten or twelve brick walls. Sort of the downside of teaching yourself, really. But I prefer it, personally, because I am able to build my own style from the ground up and learn all of my lessons without real precaution, which I like because it helps them to sink in when I mess up. I definitely go at a slower pace than my friend who actually took lessons for a long time when it comes to learning a song and retaining it, but I write a lot more than him and can improvise a lot more efficiently, which I think is a direct result.

Are you getting private lessons or are you in a small group setting?

tuna ketchup x · « **Reply #3455 on:** 06 Jan 2009, 12:18 »

Quote from: billiumbean on 06 Jan 2009, 11:13

Are you getting private lessons or are you in a small group setting?

Private. I might have preferred a group, since I could compare notes with classmates and maybe find a like-minded musical mate, but this guy lives in my neighborhood (convenient!) and only charges $15 per 40-minute lesson. Much cheaper than, say, taking a class at the local university. Once I have good fundamentals, then I can worry about my "style."

billiumbean · « **Reply #3456 on:** 06 Jan 2009, 13:30 »

Quote from: tuna ketchup x on 06 Jan 2009, 12:18

Quote from: billiumbean on 06 Jan 2009, 11:13
Are you getting private lessons or are you in a small group setting?

Private. I might have preferred a group, since I could compare notes with classmates and maybe find a like-minded musical mate, but this guy lives in my neighborhood (convenient!) and only charges $15 per 40-minute lesson. Much cheaper than, say, taking a class at the local university. Once I have good fundamentals, then I can worry about my "style."

I think that those two compliment each other. I don't think going to lessons will limit you, I just feel like being self-taught produces a much more crude-yet-pure result. I know that when I pick up my guitar, I'll play something totally of myself, of a method I put blood and tears into, and something that reflects something with no curve or tint.

I guess it's the same photograph with a different frame.

Is there some specific fundamental method you want to learn, or is this just incentive to practice in a more effective manner?

David_Dovey · « **Reply #3457 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 04:28 »

Silverburst LPs are fucking jizzworthy

Lummer · « **Reply #3458 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 06:49 »

Silverburst finishes in general just look fucking awesome.

I've had the pleasure of seeing a '79 Silverburst Flying V up close, and even though it was beat to shit it was still so, so sexy!

valley_parade · « **Reply #3459 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 07:13 »

Quote from: Jeans on 08 Jan 2009, 02:45

Orange CR15R Crush 15W amp
Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Silverburst (I found a very affordable price for it)

For all your not Boris liking, you bought Wata's guitar of choice (LP Custom) and amp brand of choice (Orange).

valley_parade · « **Reply #3460 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 08:55 »

It's actually more like two Retro 50s and an AD 140 perched on top of three 4x12"s, but you get the idea. Her rig is about twice as tall as she is.

(I am still not sure why Southern Lord prints the lyrics in English when they don't sing in English)

Cicero · « **Reply #3461 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 09:05 »

Jeans, if you're starting out that is a good combo. I prefer real Gibson's over Epiphone's and the Orange amp you bought isn't a tube amp -- but for the price you paid -- you're getting a good deal and you'll have a nice little set up. Get a pedal or too (if it suits your fancy) and you're on your way to rock and roll.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3462 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 09:28 »

I'd agree if Gibsons weren't so hideously overpriced.

Cicero · « **Reply #3463 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 09:31 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 08 Jan 2009, 09:28

I'd agree if Gibsons weren't so hideously overpriced.

Yeah, it is a little crazy. I dunno though. I guess if I use my Musician's Friend CC, that I have no problem paying the extra 5/10 bucks a month to get a Gibson Firebird as opposed to the Epiphone model. Then again, I always prefer to play whatever I'm looking at before I buy it. There are a lot of Epiphone's that have played just as good if not better than the Gibson's of similar models that are 300-500 bucks more, if not higher. Just gotta do what you think is in your best interest. I just know I'll never play out of a solid state amp the rest of my life. That is a guarantee.

Cicero · « **Reply #3464 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 10:40 »

Orange Amps are great. I actually had that 15R model myself. It has a real great clean tone to it and gets a real bluesy crunch with the boost/OD option. It's really cool for the price and yeah, it definitely looks awesome. Orange amps are definitely my favorite. You got a nice little set up bro.

Lummer · « **Reply #3465 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 12:03 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 08 Jan 2009, 09:28

I'd agree if Gibsons weren't so hideously overpriced.

FIGHT YOU

Spluff · « **Reply #3466 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 16:11 »

Not all of us can afford as many guitars as you, Lummer.

But I suppose you get what you pay for.

squawk · « **Reply #3467 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 16:33 »

Oh my goodness Jens that is so fucking cool

valley_parade · « **Reply #3468 on:** 09 Jan 2009, 07:31 »

Quote from: Spluff on 08 Jan 2009, 16:11

Not all of us can afford as many guitars as you, Lummer.

But I suppose you get what you pay for.

I think Patrick has the snapped off headstock of an SG to counter-argue that point.

Ballard · « **Reply #3469 on:** 09 Jan 2009, 13:48 »

That is not a quality issue, it is a poor fucking design issue. Take the most old-school, road-worthy Les Paul or SG and drop it like Patrick did and you will have the same result.

Spluff · « **Reply #3470 on:** 09 Jan 2009, 17:53 »

Dropping a guitar - possibly not the greatest idea in the world.

pwhodges · « **Reply #3471 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 02:08 »

How does it compare with dropping a piano?

Lummer · « **Reply #3472 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 02:58 »

Not nearly as dramatic or entertaining, at all!

valley_parade · « **Reply #3473 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:17 »

Quote from: Ballard on 09 Jan 2009, 13:48

That is not a quality issue, it is a poor fucking design issue.

I seem to recall hearing that the heel design on the first double-cutaway LP Specials was so weak that the neck would sometimes just fall off.

celticgeek · « **Reply #3474 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 09:10 »

Quote from: Spluff on 09 Jan 2009, 17:53

Dropping a guitar - possibly not the greatest idea in the world.

I once heard that, among the thousands of other explanations of what the words mean, that "Wang Chung" was the sound a guitar made if you dropped it.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3475 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 09:19 »

I think, more specifically, it came from the old Quick Draw McGraw cartoons. When he turned into El Kabong and smashed a guitar over somebody? WANGCHUNNNNNNG

celticgeek · « **Reply #3476 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 09:28 »

That very well could be.

Ballard · « **Reply #3477 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 12:26 »

Jesus Shane how the shit do you know that?

Nodaisho · « **Reply #3478 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 12:43 »

What? Didn't you ever watch that show? It's a classic.

Beaumont · « **Reply #3479 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 21:04 »

I just traded off my Tele plus some cash for this. Gibson ES 137 Classic. I love her.

celticgeek · « **Reply #3480 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 21:39 »

That is a lovely guitar.

And it that a Scottish Coat of Arms above it? It looks a lot like: Or, a lion rampant within a double tressure flory counter-flory Gules.

I'll drink a cup to Scotland yet,
Wi' a' the honours three.

Ballard · « **Reply #3481 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 21:46 »

Guitar envy sets in in three.. two.. fuck gimme I want.

It's gorgeous mate. What Tele was it?

imapiratearg · « **Reply #3482 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 21:55 »

So jealous. So very jealous.

Patrick · « **Reply #3483 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 02:33 »

Beaumont, I hate you for that guitar. Give plz.

So I FINALLY got the screw I was looking for, and I go to install my Fender Mute, because, well, it's pretty. I mean, I'll probably never even use the thing, but it's too pretty to just leave there. Anyway, I go to install it, and what do I find out? One of the screwholes is completely stripped. I found out because the screw just plain popped out of the hole, it didn't even give me wood shavings. And since the thing is spring loaded, when that popped, the other one was overstressed and popped out too. This time, I got wood shavings. Fuck! I don't like seeing wood shavings come out of a guitar I spent over a grand on.

So basically I have to wait a month before my Minwax wood filler gets here so I can fill the holes, re-drill some pilot holes for the fucker (and make damn certain they are centered and square to the body) and then try again. That pisses me off though.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3484 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 07:15 »

Quote from: Ballard on 12 Jan 2009, 12:26

Jesus Shane how the shit do you know that?

I loved QDM when I was little! (also I was just going along with what celticgeek said. I have no fucking clue.)

Quote from: Beaumont on 12 Jan 2009, 21:04

I just traded off my Tele

Um, FAIL. =(

celticgeek · « **Reply #3485 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 07:49 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 13 Jan 2009, 07:15

Quote from: Ballard on 12 Jan 2009, 12:26
Jesus Shane how the shit do you know that?

I loved QDM when I was little! (also I was just going along with what celticgeek said. I have no fucking clue.)

And you think that I have one?????

valley_parade · « **Reply #3486 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 08:11 »

I figured you were joking. I just continued it.

Patrick · « **Reply #3487 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 09:44 »

Quote from: Beaumont on 12 Jan 2009, 21:04

I just traded off my Tele

Um, FAIL. =(
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You shut your whore mouth Shane, that is an ES-137, it shits on Teles.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3488 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:03 »

Man, you know I think Telecasters are the best thing since sliced bread. And learn how to tag your shit. Goofy-assed offset player.

Beaumont · « **Reply #3489 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:14 »

celticgeek:
yea, it's the old scottish flag

Ballard:
it was an American Standard Telecaster

Patrick · « **Reply #3490 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:16 »

Totally worth the trade, Beaumont. The 137 has such a distinct snarling tone. I love it and I am seeeeriously jealous of your new acquisition.

Also Shane you know you'd totally go for that Dano offset you showed me a while ago. I don't care what the guys on OSG say about it, I think it's gorgeous even in orange :B

valley_parade · « **Reply #3491 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:21 »

If I get one, it'd either be orange, red, or that dark blue.

Christophe · « **Reply #3492 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:25 »

So I was just looking through my old Photobucket when this came up:

It was half-done by msPaint, half by kisekae tele. Man do I wish I could send this in somewhere and get an actual guitar sent back to me.

Bearer · « **Reply #3493 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:29 »

@patrick
Dude, just break some toothpicks in half and shove them in the screw hole. I wound up doing that with some strap locks I got for my Firebird when I found out one hole was a bit larger than the screws I got. Works peachy.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3494 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:38 »

For reference, this is the '09 Danelectro.

Christophe · « **Reply #3495 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:41 »

WAT

A Coral reissue

*leaves keyboard to look for new boxers*

valley_parade · « **Reply #3496 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:42 »

See also: this in Baritone, and a copper-burst Longhorn bass.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #3497 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 10:55 »

Oh my.

Oh sweet Jesus.

Tehz · « **Reply #3498 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 11:05 »

http://www.danguitars.com/2009Danos.html

According to this, they're only gonna be $399. Not fucking bad at all.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3499 on:** 13 Jan 2009, 11:12 »

That's MSRP, too. They'll be a little lower than that. Probably $350ish?

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