Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 388058 times)

Christophe · « **Reply #3200 on:** 23 Jul 2011, 02:10 »

Hey Dudes who were dissing on the Solid State amps earlier

Feast your eyes on my Traynor TS-50 and Eat A Dick

doombilly · « **Reply #3201 on:** 23 Jul 2011, 12:36 »

Quote from: Plubbingworth on 22 Jul 2011, 17:31

I registered just to let you know that the name of the store is Hot Horse Records. The supplier is the owner of Music Room Guitars (I bought both my electric and nylon-string there despite there being a much larger and experienced store like a freaking block away, I just found what I wanted), and the owner is a real nice guy. Only complaint is that he gave me some terrible strings with both instruments.

I learned about him and and his store (and by extension, Hot Horse) through some fellows musicians at a volunteer music academy in Knoxville.

...Um, I like to keep up with the music suppliers and sources in my town. There's like fifty more around here.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.282001888900.144231.271759723900

Yah, that's it. Hit me up @ illicitizen @ gmail if you have any insight on booking in Kville.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #3202 on:** 23 Jul 2011, 12:49 »

Quote from: NotAFanOfFenders on 21 Jul 2011, 17:27

Tuning up is fun! I'm currently using a bit of CGCFADG and CGCGCCG. I just need a new guitar to get some GCGCGCCG going on.

I've been fucking around with FADGBbE. It's pretty great if you want to fuck around with harmonics in a minor tone.

doombilly · « **Reply #3203 on:** 23 Jul 2011, 15:30 »

http://mlkshk.com/p/58C3
DiPinto Custom Baritone Galaxie 4
edit++giant picture is giant

Radical AC · « **Reply #3204 on:** 24 Jul 2011, 18:44 »

I ordered a new overdrive! Nobels ODR-1, should get here this week.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #3205 on:** 24 Jul 2011, 22:20 »

I hear good things about Roland JC's. I had a gear nerd-out with Steven Drozd of the Flaming Lips and he swears by them.
I've personally never tried one, but I've never played a solid state that sounded as good as a tube amp.

Melodic · « **Reply #3206 on:** 24 Jul 2011, 23:46 »

Oh man that ODR-1 sounds amazing. Let me know how it is and I might buy one myself.

doombilly · « **Reply #3207 on:** 25 Jul 2011, 04:00 »

Quote from: boneykingofnowhere on 24 Jul 2011, 22:20

I hear good things about Roland JC's. I had a gear nerd-out with Steven Drozd of the Flaming Lips and he swears by them.
I've personally never tried one, but I've never played a solid state that sounded as good as a tube amp.

These really are good, clean, reliable amps. Kind of heavy but the chorus is definitely usable.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3208 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 12:57 »

Quote from: Patrick on 22 Jul 2011, 21:13

The Haze series does, but the effects are digital.

As my mate Jim would say, IMPOSSIBRRRRRUUU

Patrick · « **Reply #3209 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 13:17 »

Quote from: Christophe on 23 Jul 2011, 02:10

Hey Dudes who were dissing on the Solid State amps earlier

Feast your eyes on my lame miking job

fyp

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #3210 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 13:28 »

FINALLY FINISHED MAH TELE!

GFS bod / pickups, allparts neck, locking tuners bigsby/mustang bridge, 4 way switch, push/pull coil tap, bone nut, etc etc.

put a lot into this one, and she sings my friends!

also made this bastard child with the leftovers:

fun stuff, love my teles.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3211 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 13:37 »

My word. That's sick, especially with the wire arm on the Bigsby.

Sadly, I'm kinda debating putting my Squier Tele up for sale/trade for nice fuzz. I just don't use it that much anymore. =/

Patrick · « **Reply #3212 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 13:38 »

Holy fucking jesus, that's amazing! Fat, FAT props for binding your body. What is her name?

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #3213 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 13:44 »

thanks guys.

i usually dont name my guitars, might have to give that some thought.

my first plan was to name it the teslacaster, but my first plan had wackier wiring, maybe it still works though?

thoughts? im open to names.

Lummer · « **Reply #3214 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 14:42 »

That Tele is like the refined, highly evolved 80-generations-down descendant of my caveman Tele. I love it.

Melodic · « **Reply #3215 on:** 26 Jul 2011, 17:36 »

That is hands-down the best-looking supertele I've ever seen. Wire arm, binding, funky pup selection... yeah, well done sir. Not something I'd choose but obviously has a lot of heart in it.

Hey dudes that have listened to that ODR-1 promo video, if you can tell me how the fuck to play that opening riff (or where it's from) I'll give you cookies.

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #3216 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 09:41 »

thanks for the kind words guys, i seriously appreciate the feedback.

so i set it up shortly after posting the pic, neck shim, truss rod tweak, bridge adjust, etc. it is seriously the best playing guitar i own at this point. im so pleased with myself, haha. even though this is made out of the cheapest "budget" parts, i put almost twice as much money into this than i paid for any of my other guitars, and it definately reflects that in the sound and playability.

fer reals, i love it so much.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3217 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 10:27 »

Are those GFS bodies as light as they always claim to be?

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #3218 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 10:34 »

they really are, even with the bigsby and big locking tuners and whatnot this thing weighs just over SIX pounds.

the body is really great for me, it soaks up a ton of the highs which is just how i like it, makes for a nice smooth mellow thing going on.

Melodic · « **Reply #3219 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 13:16 »

there is no way that tele is lighter than my SG.

Melodic · « **Reply #3220 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 13:18 »

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #3221 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 13:41 »

yeah i just weighed it again to be sure, 6.5 dude!

Radical AC · « **Reply #3222 on:** 27 Jul 2011, 22:01 »

That tele is upsettingly pretty.

I got my Nobels! It is unbelievable through my DeVille. I've been getting some amazing Built to Spill sounds with delay. I need to try it with some higher output pickups, right now I've just been using my Dano Pro and my toaster top Rick. I'll see if I can't get a camera for clips at some point in the future.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3223 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 05:50 »

Quote from: Melodic on 27 Jul 2011, 13:16

there is no way that tele is lighter than my SG.

They claim on the site that the bodies are only like 2-2.5lbs. Would make sense.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3224 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 08:21 »

Speaking of SGs, SAVING MONEY SO HARD FOR THIS. HOLY.

(I guess adios, my Telecaster)

edit: Yeah. I'd be okay if the herd was just a Jagmaster and a p-90ed out SG.

Melodic · « **Reply #3225 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 10:20 »

I dunno man, I've noodled around on Epiphone SGs, and all of them feel thick, chunky, and unwieldy. Epiphone's 335 and Paul copies are pretty good, but the SG just doesn't feel right.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3226 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 11:24 »

Speaking of the 335, I haven't seen anything specific aside from pictures, but I guess they're also coming out with their own ES-339. So..just a Dot with a slightly smaller body.

But man, an SG Special = dream guitar. and $400 is way more in my price range than a CS model for like $3k.

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #3227 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 13:35 »

hey those sg's even have amber switch tips!

thats funny.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #3228 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 19:47 »

Quote from: Melodic on 28 Jul 2011, 10:20

I dunno man, I've noodled around on Epiphone SGs, and all of them feel thick, chunky, and unwieldy. Epiphone's 335 and Paul copies are pretty good, but the SG just doesn't feel right.

Yup. They mostly feel like slightly rounded 2x4's. Not a fan.

Melodic · « **Reply #3229 on:** 28 Jul 2011, 21:06 »

I don't see the point of custom shop models -- they seem like collector's toys more than serious instruments. I got my SG Standard for $1200 post-tax, and I prefer it in every way to a custom shop version.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3230 on:** 29 Jul 2011, 05:47 »

Quote from: Melodic on 28 Jul 2011, 21:06

collector's toys

Answered your own question.

That in in the case of Gibson, they're a little bit cheaper than buying vintage.

doombilly · « **Reply #3231 on:** 30 Jul 2011, 14:17 »

What do you all think about guitars being exposed to heat? Had to drive the beast truck to a show in Charleston, SC today. Was about 100degF or thereabouts. Also mega humid. But then it's like that in my house...

Lupercal · « **Reply #3232 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 07:49 »

There is a new line of mid-range USA Gibsons coming out, I think. You'll be looking at SGs and Les Pauls for under £500. Need to find some proper information on that, though.

Kwaping · « **Reply #3233 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 08:37 »

Regarding heat, I'd say if that's normal for your guitars then they should be okay. I think drastic climate changes are probably worse than a constant-but-uncomfortable temperature, in general. Also, if they were in cases that helps a lot with protection from the elements.

I have my own question... I recently got a good deal on a used 2x12 cab from GC. However, now that I have it home I feel like it might be way more than I need. I heard that 2x12 sounds better than 1x12, but I'm wondering if the trade-off in size is really worth it - especially considering my lack of skill and such. But on the other hand, a 1x12 is only about $80 less expensive, so that's tempting me to keep the bigger cab and just deal with the size.

Thoughts, opinions?

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #3234 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 09:09 »

1x12 is perfect for me and my hot rod deluxe. i bought the cab thinking it was a 2x12, but it must be some kind of pa cab or something because its got seperate inputs for both speakers.

long story short, it works great. 1x12 is more than enough to fill out the sound. if i had a head and not a combo, id want a 2x12 though.

Radical AC · « **Reply #3235 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 12:25 »

It all depends on what you are using the 2x12 for. Home studio? Anything you can get away with that wont get the police called on you or your family irate. Small clubs? Won't need anything too big. Medium sized clubs? You might want something that can move some air. Larger venues? They should have a PA anyway, but more speakers can't hurt. Who you are playing with and the style of music is important too. Thats been my experience.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3236 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 13:42 »

My p90 equipped stripped down rock machine GAS lingers:

http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/guitars/set_neck_series/sensei_jr.html

Kwaping · « **Reply #3237 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 16:09 »

I love Reverend guitars!

Regarding my own question, I'm just playing at home right now. No gigs or even a band, but once or twice a year I go to jam sessions with extended family members. I got the 2x12 mostly because the damn Gear Page made me think I needed it, and I figured (more like "hope") I might have a real use for it someday.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3238 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 16:30 »

1x12 should be plenty, then.

As for 2x12s "sounding better", I'd say that it probably depends more on the quality of the speaker itself than the quantity of them.

Radical AC · « **Reply #3239 on:** 01 Aug 2011, 16:43 »

It can sound a little bigger and louder provided you have the amp to feed it, but that is at higher volumes than you'd really ever want to deal with at home. My DeVille 410 is too much for home practice so I got a cheap Spider III practice amp (plan to upgrade to a nice low watt tube someday... well after I get some more pedals, guitars, and bigger amps). Sometimes I like to look through the Gear Page and see the fancy boutique pedal boards and the expensive small company handmade low watt amps in the den of a well off middle aged man (Who I'm sure enjoys it, but never gigs or innovates with it). Then I go over to a place like I <3 Fuzz and see some less expensive but way fun rigs.

Kwaping · « **Reply #3240 on:** 02 Aug 2011, 14:53 »

Quote from: Radical AC on 01 Aug 2011, 16:43

well-off middle aged man (Who I'm sure enjoys it, but never gigs or innovates with it).

Uh yeah, that'd be me.

My stuff isn't too fancy (Egnater Rebel 30, MIM strat, $200 Samick) but it's still a lot better than I need!

doombilly · « **Reply #3241 on:** 02 Aug 2011, 15:29 »

Quote from: Radical AC on 01 Aug 2011, 16:43

in the den of a well off middle aged man (Who I'm sure enjoys it, but never gigs or innovates with it).

Hey, I'm not well off. I'd just rather have guitar stuff than spend money on my house, clothes, cars.

Radical AC · « **Reply #3242 on:** 02 Aug 2011, 17:55 »

But, you gig. Hell, you tour. I've got nothing on that. I just really like the idea of getting two Emperor 8x10 cabs and unleashing a wall of fuzz on my neighborhood.

Melodic · « **Reply #3243 on:** 02 Aug 2011, 20:47 »

No reason for a 2x12 at home. 1x12 is probably more than enough. The hassle of carrying around a 2x12 doesn't offset the once or twice you'll ever need that much volume gigging.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3244 on:** 03 Aug 2011, 06:29 »

Coming in November (finally), the Squier J Mascis signature!

doombilly · « **Reply #3245 on:** 03 Aug 2011, 08:13 »

Quote from: Radical AC on 02 Aug 2011, 17:55

But, you gig. Hell, you tour. I've got nothing on that. I just really like the idea of getting two Emperor 8x10 cabs and unleashing a wall of fuzz on my neighborhood.

That would be sweet. You could put a hammock between them!
#EDIT
Also not so much "touring" as being a mobile source of air and noise pollution. But hey, if I can be reviled everywhere at least I've learned to be consistent at something.

valley_parade · « **Reply #3246 on:** 03 Aug 2011, 08:24 »

Stop it, ESP. STOP ITTTTTTTTT. New guitars appealing to me. =(

That black Eclipse has such a '54 LP Custom vibe to it, no fair.

edit:

Quote from: ESP website

Itʼs not distressed, so youʼll need to put your own road wear on it.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

Kwaping · « **Reply #3247 on:** 03 Aug 2011, 10:22 »

Quote from: Melodic on 02 Aug 2011, 20:47

No reason for a 2x12 at home. 1x12 is probably more than enough. The hassle of carrying around a 2x12 doesn't offset the once or twice you'll ever need that much volume gigging.

That's definitely the way I'm leaning. I have a PLAN - I'm going to buy the 1x12 cab and take it home to A/B with my 2x12 in a nice quiet setting (aka NOT the floor of GC). I can then return whichever one is the loser.

Getting the wife to sign off on these ~~harebrained~~ glorious plans is always the hard part...

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #3248 on:** 03 Aug 2011, 17:22 »

Man, their new 7 string EC models are pretty appealing, but hardtail/tunomatic bridges bridges and EMG's are not

Lupercal · « **Reply #3249 on:** 04 Aug 2011, 08:06 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 03 Aug 2011, 06:29

Coming in November (finally), the Squier J Mascis signature!

Holy Yes Please Batman

The current Jazzmaster/Jaguars from Squier really suffer due to lack of trem, this is beautiful.

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