Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 397786 times)

Melodic · « **Reply #2100 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 13:47 »

i'm playing in drop c chugga chugga chugga

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #2101 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 14:44 »

Oh, wait, now I'm going FBbEbAbDbGbB. Shit, my bass is panicking and my guitar now has an identity crisis.

The Duke · « **Reply #2102 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 15:14 »

I've had my acoustic tuned to DGCFAD (everything a whole tone down) for around a year now, and I don't think I'm ever going back.

edwinalink · « **Reply #2103 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 15:16 »

Epiphone Dots and Ibanez Artcores both come in lefty...

which to choose, which to choose...

Christophe · « **Reply #2104 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 15:23 »

Hey guys, so I recently switched from a set of .11s to .12s (D'addario Jazz Light), with a .24w G string. Consequently I can't do two-note bends on that string anymore. I've noticed that some string sets have a .20 for the G string instead, would this help me bend better on that string, or should I just do a Light top/Heavy bottom set instead? And if I do would I have to reset the truss rod?

Melodic · « **Reply #2105 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 16:17 »

.20s would make you less of a man

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #2106 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 16:46 »

Quote from: edwinalink on 27 Nov 2010, 15:16

Epiphone Dots and Ibanez Artcores both come in lefty...

which to choose, which to choose...

The Ibanezes are way better quality for the money, compared to any Epiphone. Plus, they look hellofalot better.

edwinalink · « **Reply #2107 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 17:09 »

Quote from: NotAFanOfFenders on 27 Nov 2010, 16:46

Quote from: edwinalink on 27 Nov 2010, 15:16
Epiphone Dots and Ibanez Artcores both come in lefty...

which to choose, which to choose...

The Ibanezes are way better quality for the money, compared to any Epiphone. Plus, they look hellofalot better.

then thats the one for me!

Nodaisho · « **Reply #2108 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 18:45 »

I disagree with Fenders. When it comes to cheap guitars, the differences tend to be with the individual guitars as much as the make and model. Play them both, see which you like more. I got incredibly lucky with my Epi, but I could have gotten a bad one just as easily. I checked it out at the store to make sure it was what I wanted.

edwinalink · « **Reply #2109 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 19:51 »

...But I am left handed and have to Mail Order this guitar...

Patrick · « **Reply #2110 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 20:29 »

Guys

Guys my best friend bought a Hofner violin bass today

It's the reissue from 20 years ago, fuckin' Made In Germany status, that little fuck is worth 2 grand but he got a fuckin SICK ASS DEAL and paid $550

I have never seen that kid so happy in the [almost] 7 years I've known him

Kwaping · « **Reply #2111 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 09:44 »

http://www.ibanez.com/HollowBodyGuitars/model-AS73L

That's the lefty version of my guitar. I've been extremely happy with it. (With that said, I'm still GASsing for a Strat.)

edwinalink · « **Reply #2112 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 15:18 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 29 Nov 2010, 09:44

http://www.ibanez.com/HollowBodyGuitars/model-AS73L

That's the lefty version of my guitar. I've been extremely happy with it. (With that said, I'm still GASsing for a Strat.)

Indeed its that or the Dot. I still haven't decided.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2113 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 15:25 »

Quote from: NotAFanOfFenders on 27 Nov 2010, 16:46

Plus, they look hellofalot better.

Defend yourself here. Please. Headstock shape?

I am maybe looking at getting a used lawsuit Fender Bullet H2/Lead 3 thingymajig. Chris, tell me more about your Lead.

(if it fits a standard Lead 3 guard and I get it, bitch is getting TORTED SO HARD.)

Ballard · « **Reply #2114 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 16:28 »

I was gonna say, please just don't keep the white pickguard. God that's dogshit.

I mean I like blink-182 just as much as the next guy but it's not something one should do in public.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2115 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 16:46 »

True fact:

After I was an idiot and didn't get that '73 Mustang when I was 16, I almost nearly bought a Tom Delonge Strat.

But I went with the Firebird instead.

edwinalink · « **Reply #2116 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 16:47 »

is it me or does that red strat not have any contours?

Patrick · « **Reply #2117 on:** 29 Nov 2010, 22:17 »

Huh, didn't notice at first look, but you're right, it doesn't have contours. It's also not a Strat though.

Also hey guys you remember how I promised Hofner porn? Here you go.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #2118 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 06:47 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 29 Nov 2010, 15:25

Quote from: NotAFanOfFenders on 27 Nov 2010, 16:46
Plus, they look hellofalot better.
Defend yourself here. Please. Headstock shape?

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B

Or

Just my personal preference though. The headstocks are pretty similar so that's not it. I prefer the body shape of the ibanez, and i feel the workmanship is better than the dot I've played. The Ibanez wins for me, although they usually do. (At least the prestiges)

valley_parade · « **Reply #2119 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 09:30 »

Quote from: edwinalink on 29 Nov 2010, 16:47

is it me or does that red strat not have any contours?

Yep. It's based on the Bullet and Lead models from the 70s and 80s.

NotAFanOfFenders, you're forgetting I don't like flame maple tops and gold hardware.

I should note: I saw a band this summer where the guitarist had that blue/gold Ibanez, and it sounded pretty ace.

Patrick · « **Reply #2120 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 10:24 »

Those little Ibanezes are pretty sweet. I played one back in Albania at my buddy's music store, and the thing blew my mind.

As far as cheap semihollows go, I'll actually fold and say that those things are a better deal all around than the Dot. Things change when you get up into the Sheraton/Casino range, but those lower-end ones... Ibanez fasho. Ibanez actually seem to have started to know what the fuck they're doing when they make cheap guitars.

ETA: also, this won't be news to anybody, but I still don't fucking like Ibanez guitars

Lupercal · « **Reply #2121 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 13:49 »

I did have a slight infactuation with the SA series, and of course the Jets, but overall nah. I never really saw myself playing a super-strat, especially something as ghastly as the ones (RG and others perhaps?) that have the shark-tooth inlays. Urgh.

Saying that, anybody know anything about "Vintage" guitars? The brand, that is. Possible knock around guitar waiting around the corner. Plus some of their guitars come pre knocked around, if you're into that sort of thing.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2122 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 14:25 »

The red one isn't currently for sale.

Luckily, browsing on gbase, I found a similar Hondo at a semi-local shop:

If it's still there after the xmas, it's MINE. I'm not sure if it comes with the hand or not...

Melodic · « **Reply #2123 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 16:00 »

goddamn now i want a golden yellow guitar

Lupercal · « **Reply #2124 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 16:59 »

Very Duo Sonicy. For some reason those Cyclone/Musicmaster shapes look great in yellow.

Ballard · « **Reply #2125 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 19:17 »

Re: Ibanez vs. Epiphone

Spend the extra $140 and go for a Hagstrom Viking.

Elvis played Hagstroms. Do you really need any more justification?

edwinalink · « **Reply #2126 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 19:40 »

Quote from: Ballard on 30 Nov 2010, 19:17

Re: Ibanez vs. Epiphone

Spend the extra $140 and go for a Hagstrom Viking.

Elvis played Hagstroms. Do you really need any more justification?

It comes left handed...

and I have a color choice...

heh.

SQUEEEEEEEE!

Ballard · « **Reply #2127 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 19:45 »

You're welcome.

The Duke · « **Reply #2128 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 19:47 »

Speaking of golden yellow guitars:

I saw this in a catalog and it is on sale and it is kind of what I desire.

(Takamine EG523CDX-HB G Jumbo)

Bearer · « **Reply #2129 on:** 30 Nov 2010, 22:02 »

A friend of mine has a vintage Hagstrom acoustic. It's heavy as hell, but it's definitely the most beautiful sounding acoustic I've ever heard.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #2130 on:** 01 Dec 2010, 06:35 »

Quote from: Patrick on 30 Nov 2010, 10:24

ETA: also, this won't be news to anybody, but I still don't fucking like Ibanez guitars

Aaand by Ibnaez, you mean ESP, right?

As a fan of vintagey AND metally/shreddy guitars, I've never gotten the hate on either. It's mostly the vintage guys hatin' though, as most people on Sevenstring.org or MG.org can easily get it it up to a sweet '59 jazzmaster.

Lummer · « **Reply #2131 on:** 01 Dec 2010, 06:42 »

Sevenstring.org is easily the biggest bunch of gear whores anywhere. Just how many dudes in there have custom built Blackmachines, Bernie Rico Jr's, Roters and all kinds of junk?

Not to mention the UV's!!!

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #2132 on:** 01 Dec 2010, 07:57 »

The fuckin' UV's, man, the Greendots and PWH's. DANG.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2133 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 05:52 »

Quote from: Lupercal on 30 Nov 2010, 16:59

Very Duo Sonicy. For some reason those Cyclone/Musicmaster shapes look great in yellow.

It's not fucking offset. Sadly.

CHRIS CMON DUDE SERIOUSLY. TALK ME INTO THIS (the same shop has a Silverface Champ for 300 bones and I've always wanted an old Champ..).

valley_parade · « **Reply #2134 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 11:39 »

They are so sick, but the fung shue in my room is all off kilter. I have two guitar stands, and one's been empty ever since I sold my LP Special-alike.

Chad K. · « **Reply #2135 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 21:47 »

Quote from: edwinalink on 30 Nov 2010, 19:40

Quote from: Ballard on 30 Nov 2010, 19:17
Re: Ibanez vs. Epiphone

Spend the extra $140 and go for a Hagstrom Viking.

Elvis played Hagstroms. Do you really need any more justification?

It comes left handed... and I have a color choice... heh. SQUEEEEEEEE!

I own this exact same guitar. It is the most comfortable neck ever. Very, very slim, with a nice taper. Plus, the truss rod is this weird proprietary "H" shaped rod that never seems to give, which means the action stays low. The pickups are a little odd, though. Lots of lows, lots of highs, not a lot of mellow mids.

Personally, even though I love this guitar, I love my 90's Sheraton more. The pickups are a little more mellow, which I prefer; and, the necks are this weird, but very comfortable shape that is flat and wide on the back and then rounded on the edges. It really gives your thumb a lot of purchase, which means it ends up taking less effort to hold a chord down.

edwinalink · « **Reply #2136 on:** 02 Dec 2010, 22:19 »

I played another Artcore today (well, what I call playing...)

my god. its so rare I find a right handed guitar that fits comfortably and makes me think "Am I sure I'm a lefty? really?"

Kwaping · « **Reply #2137 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 12:01 »

^^ That's crazy! But I agree, there's something about the AS73 that is 100% different and more comfortable than other guitars. I may have already said this, but I tried 6-8 semis on NGD and the AS73 stood out from the pack. I don't know if it's the fretboard radius, the neck shape, or what - probably a combination of a whole lot of little things.

To the others out there, if you haven't tried one yet, go try it. Maybe you can pinpoint it for me.

edwinalink · « **Reply #2138 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 14:05 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 03 Dec 2010, 12:01

^^ That's crazy! But I agree, there's something about the AS73 that is 100% different and more comfortable than other guitars. I may have already said this, but I tried 6-8 semis on NGD and the AS73 stood out from the pack. I don't know if it's the fretboard radius, the neck shape, or what - probably a combination of a whole lot of little things.

To the others out there, if you haven't tried one yet, go try it. Maybe you can pinpoint it for me.

for me I'd say... its got the perfect neck contour, and the body shape just HUGS perfectly into my arms/body

and the 12" neck radius... I may go buy one of the righties. just to see if I can get comfy on it... maybe I can convert myself over to the Norm.... BEFORE ITS TO LATE.

doombilly · « **Reply #2139 on:** 03 Dec 2010, 17:48 »

Quote from: tuathal on 02 Dec 2010, 11:24

Old champs are the best things ever. My dad has a vibro champ and it is so very sweet.

I had the loan of an old silverface 6w champ for a long time. It is a great little chAMP.

Patrick · « **Reply #2140 on:** 05 Dec 2010, 05:11 »

Quote from: Chad K. on 02 Dec 2010, 21:47

Personally, even though I love this guitar, I love my 90's Sheraton more. The pickups are a little more mellow, which I prefer; and, the necks are this weird, but very comfortable shape that is flat and wide on the back and then rounded on the edges. It really gives your thumb a lot of purchase, which means it ends up taking less effort to hold a chord down.

You know, I never really thought about the neck shape on those things. I've played two same-era Sheratons that have belonged to different friends of mine. And they've both played pretty much spot-on to what you describe above, as far as the effort it takes to play one goes. I am going to have to take a look at my bud Bryant's Sheraton and see if his neck has got the same shape as what you described. I'll also have to go back and look at that Casino I played at Best Buy a while back, because that neck was also really damn comfortable to play. I might actually consider purchasing a brand new instrument from them if that neck shape is what makes them so playable. The awesome sound is just a bonus on top of it.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #2141 on:** 05 Dec 2010, 10:19 »

Older Epiphones have decent pickups? Fuck. I've always complained about every new Epiphone having shitty ones. I don't think I've ever played a pre-2000 model.

Also, stratguys, how do you fucking play with a 7.5/9.5 fretboard radius? I really can't get along with vintage fenders for that reason (as well as the Mandolin fretwire). My Spectrum has a 10" radius, and even that's way to round for me. I have 12" minimum and I guess a infinite " maximum. Is it just technique? I think it might be, 'cause I can't even get my blooze on with them.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #2142 on:** 05 Dec 2010, 12:49 »

I'd imagine you just get used to it, particularly if you have a guitar with a 7.5 or 9.5 radius to begin with. The reverse adjustment, however, seems way easier. I like flatter radii, despite having played nearly nothing but strats and teles. I've heard people claim it's easier to play chords on a vintage radius instrument, and harder to play single note lines, but I've also heard the opposite elsewhere. So who knows? It's all about personal preference and what you get used to i guess.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #2143 on:** 06 Dec 2010, 13:05 »

http://store.boutiquetone.com/index.php?product=FIB-EROT10ANN-001&c=23

Only $7500! What a steal!

valley_parade · « **Reply #2144 on:** 06 Dec 2010, 13:12 »

It looks like something a wanky-ass bass player would play.

edwinalink · « **Reply #2145 on:** 06 Dec 2010, 15:17 »

...my eyes are bleeding.

Ballard · « **Reply #2146 on:** 06 Dec 2010, 16:37 »

Ugly guitar but it would make a gorgeous bass.

Kind of Ritter Royal-esque.

Patrick · « **Reply #2147 on:** 06 Dec 2010, 17:29 »

Tested out a little 3/4 size Martin acoustic. Little backpacker guitar. It was surprisingly nice-sounding. And for a guitar so small, the intonation was really good. I have been more and more impressed with Martins lately even though they are practically the Gibson of the acoustic world.

doombilly · « **Reply #2148 on:** 06 Dec 2010, 18:05 »

Quote from: Ballard on 06 Dec 2010, 16:37

Ugly guitar but it would make a gorgeous bass.

Kind of Ritter Royal-esque.

1) the burl looks like in 2 places it forms sphincters.
2) the horns look like two tragically separated testicles on the ends. (and I play a parker)
3) my bass player says no to that design.

Ballard · « **Reply #2149 on:** 06 Dec 2010, 18:34 »

Quote from: doombilly on 06 Dec 2010, 18:05

Quote from: Ballard on 06 Dec 2010, 16:37
Ugly guitar but it would make a gorgeous bass.

Kind of Ritter Royal-esque.
1) the burl looks like in 2 places it forms sphincters.
2) the horns look like two tragically separated testicles on the ends. (and I play a parker)
3) my bass player says no to that design.

You're just biased because your bass player could give you two tragically separated testicles.

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