Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 427853 times)

VonKleist · « **Reply #4300 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 05:17 »

Ugh.. I went to Musicstore yesterday to pick up some strings and they had one of these Martin Sigma 000´s and it´s beautiful and great sounding and the price is a joke. Damn. I´m behind paying my rent but I want this guitar so bad now O.o

valley_parade · « **Reply #4301 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 05:51 »

Quote from: Patrick on 15 Dec 2012, 04:50

I can't concentrate on that many things at once very well. I got pretty good at kicking in or out reverb for things, and channel switching on my Twin. Speaking of that darling creature, my dad fixed her for me!

~*~I'm so fucking happy I could cry~*~

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Bearer · « **Reply #4302 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 06:09 »

I've had to replace the reverb tank on my twin, so now when you go over a 3 on the knob it turns that juicy sweet reverb into feedbacky death spring noises. You'd think this was a bad thing. Really isn't.

Fender twin + Boss CS-2 compression + CE-5 Chorus with the Firebird. I think when I finally do get another pedal, it'll probably be some flavor of distortion.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #4303 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 08:52 »

Glad someone else is rocking a manx. I just scored an experimental one with a toggle between germanium, silicone, and both and it sounds like sex in my ear canal.
Also, Bearer. I had that problem on my DRRI. It turned out to be a microphonic tube and had nothing to do with the reverb tank.

riccostar · « **Reply #4304 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 17:03 »

I saw a kid playing a wood finish Les Paul yesterday and it was obviously brand new, I didn't get a very good look at it but I'd say it was manufactured this year. For some reason I just didn't like it at all. Does anyone have opinions on the new Les Pauls?

Patrick · « **Reply #4305 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 18:15 »

Gibson is not allowed to ever have new ideas.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4306 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 18:33 »

If it was one of the new Les Paul Customs with a baked maple fretboard, I actually kinda want it

doombilly · « **Reply #4307 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 07:42 »

Hi guys. Left (fretting) radius is healing nicely. Only wearing a brace now. Can play gtr without.
Also wifey got an upright bass. Expect our old school jazz band someday. Will take her some time to master. And I suck too much for jazz. So I need to get on that when I've gotten full use of my paw.

celticgeek · « **Reply #4308 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 10:26 »

Great news, doombilly! Keep on getting well.

In other news, I like to keep my pedal board simple.

Radical AC · « **Reply #4309 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 11:48 »

I just don't like Gibson guitars, myself. From their factory conditions, to their qc, to their pricing I am off put by them all around. Fender is just way better an all those categories right now if I wanted to go with a bigger manufacturer instrument. My next two guitar purchases are going to be small builders. I plan to order a Bilt Revelator and an Electrical Guitar Company guitar. Won't be able to order them until summer time, though.

I did see something Gibson(esque?) I really liked. On the Orion guitar straps homepage they have [img=http://www.orionguitargear.com/images/slider/1.jpg]http://this image[/img]. I think it is a Les Pail Special one off given the pickguard and electronics positions, but can't find another like it or anyone that makes anything like it.

Thrillho · « **Reply #4310 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 11:59 »

The only Gibson I like, which is frequently the exception to many of the rules you've said, is the SG, which I usually appreciate in most of its forms.

Melodic · « **Reply #4311 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 12:25 »

I had to hunt high and low for the right SG, but when I found it I haven't been able to pick up another guitar since. I know Gibson's got a shoddy track record in the factory, but when they nail it they fuckin' nail it.

Bearer · « **Reply #4312 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 12:45 »

My '06 Firebird VII is sturdy as all hell, sounds great and plays fantastically. That said, I didn't have to pay full price for it, since it was got used with a few paint chips. If I'd have had to shell out Gibson's price for a new guitar, I would have just gone with a custom built one. That or actually pull the trigger on a home-made job.

EDIT: Shit, after reading this thread, I think I might have to eat my hat... Next chance I get, I'm taking out that neck pickup and checking this out.

Radical AC · « **Reply #4313 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 13:27 »

When if comes to firebirds I really like what I have heard about Kauer Banshees and Fano non-reverse firebirds. Both are over $2000, which means I probably won't get around to purchasing one. But damn Bearer, if

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isn't the best looking Gibson I've seen.

Patrick · « **Reply #4314 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 14:15 »

Fuck me blind with a razor dildo, that's gorgeous.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4315 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 17:41 »

That Firebird is awe-inspiring.

What do you guys think of pure nickel strings?

riccostar · « **Reply #4316 on:** 16 Dec 2012, 19:15 »

I like them a good deal, I find them to be pretty warm and good for bending hard.

A lot of people are allergic to nickel though $:-\$

Patrick · « **Reply #4317 on:** 17 Dec 2012, 02:11 »

I love the way they sound on every guitar I've put em on. They've got a special sort of clarity that makes my holler's snarly bits even snarlier. I love it.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4318 on:** 17 Dec 2012, 07:41 »

My girlfriend got me a White Falcon for xmas!

...it may just be a small tree ornament, but it's the closest to an actual Falcon I'll ever get, besides if I save up for an Eastwood Classic 6.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #4319 on:** 20 Dec 2012, 08:21 »

Saw Silversun Pickups about a week ago and the guy was using a Firebird with P90's in it. The tone he got out of it was immaculate.

Patrick · « **Reply #4320 on:** 20 Dec 2012, 11:00 »

What amp was he using?

Kwaping · « **Reply #4321 on:** 20 Dec 2012, 16:21 »

I love "It's Nice To Know You Work Alone"! I play that riff a lot when goofing around.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #4322 on:** 20 Dec 2012, 18:39 »

Mesa for dirt, dual rectifier I think. He was using a Fender Twin for cleans.
I was holding out for that song, but sadly to no avail.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4323 on:** 21 Dec 2012, 11:53 »

Are you serious?? That's their best song! I can't believe they didn't play it. Demand a refund.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4324 on:** 21 Dec 2012, 19:16 »

I'm getting my ES345 tomorrow and I'm reallyexcitedohmygod

Bearer · « **Reply #4325 on:** 22 Dec 2012, 09:39 »

So after further inspection, my pelham blue firebird VII does really have a neck-through body, much to my relief. Instead of mahogany with black walnut wings however, it's all mahogany. Not really a bad thing since it still sounds/plays great, but all the same I wish Gibson had kept this so-called reproduction model accurate.

Patrick · « **Reply #4326 on:** 23 Dec 2012, 08:58 »

Quote from: TheCollyWolly on 21 Dec 2012, 19:16

I'm getting my ES345 tomorrow and I'm reallyexcitedohmygod

post/av synergy, expert level

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4327 on:** 23 Dec 2012, 20:33 »

It's awesome.

Also, I tried out a few amps today, particularly the Egnater Tweaker 40. It was really nice, but then I tried an AC15.

I'm gettin one of dems.

Although, it was in the worst Guitar Center I've ever been in. The guy who helped me out finding a cable in that disaster of a sales floor had the biggest fucking gauges I've ever seen and told me that the AC15 was "okay, but not good for SHREDDING". There was also a girl in the acoustic room trying to decide on her first guitar. She was choosing between a Taylor 314ce and 414ce, and decided on the 414 because the "wood stuff is prettier". Then her mom bought her a $2000 first guitar and asked the sales guy about lessons.

riccostar · « **Reply #4328 on:** 23 Dec 2012, 21:57 »

Very beautiful, and I applaud you for your self control at the guitar centre

valley_parade · « **Reply #4329 on:** 24 Dec 2012, 05:44 »

Ah man, AC15s apparently make everything sound good.

And as an aside, I've been GASing over those Epi 345s ever since they released them last year. Great buy!

Kwaping · « **Reply #4330 on:** 24 Dec 2012, 09:46 »

Congrats on the beautiful new guitar!

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4331 on:** 24 Dec 2012, 19:51 »

If you're GASsing for a 335 and you get a chance at one, snap that shit up. I was lucky to find it before it was discontinued and put it on layaway. It's got such a full, open sound with crispy top end and a huge amount of control. Also, I'm not a fan of trems in general, but the big hunk of metal at the bridge really helps the balance (an issue that just kills SGs for me).

Akima · « **Reply #4332 on:** 25 Dec 2012, 13:16 »

Quote from: TheCollyWolly on 23 Dec 2012, 20:33

There was also a girl in the acoustic room trying to decide on her first guitar. She was choosing between a Taylor 314ce and 414ce, and decided on the 414 because the "wood stuff is prettier". Then her mom bought her a $2000 first guitar and asked the sales guy about lessons.

Just think what an nice guitar that will be for someone when it comes on the second-hand market in a few months...

Yes, yes... I know... "Booyah! Elitist trap sprung!"

Radical AC · « **Reply #4333 on:** 25 Dec 2012, 13:26 »

Considering the price of many instruments parents get their kids (Pianos, cellos, ect) even a really nice guitar can be relatively inexpensive in comparison. That girl will probably get a Land Rover at 15, it happens. It just seems ridiculous to us because GAH I want that there is $32.08 in my checking account do you do payment plans

Kwaping · « **Reply #4334 on:** 26 Dec 2012, 07:56 »

While a $2k guitar might be a lot for a beginner, it is true that playing on a nice instrument is more enjoyable than playing on a crappy one. If that nice instrument inspires the girl to continue playing where a crappy one would have turned her off, what then? If someone can afford it, I say "why not". I am guessing that $2k is a fairly minor investment for that particular family.

You can be envious all you want (and I am!!), but you can't say they made a poor decision.

Patrick · « **Reply #4335 on:** 26 Dec 2012, 14:32 »

CollyWolly, we have such similar tastes. Are you my long lost twin?

Kwaping · « **Reply #4336 on:** 26 Dec 2012, 15:33 »

You say "long lost twin" and I think "Twin Reverb barn find".

I have a sickness.

IDMG · « **Reply #4337 on:** 26 Dec 2012, 15:55 »

Quote from: TheCollyWolly on 23 Dec 2012, 20:33

Although, it was in the worst Guitar Center I've ever been in. The guy who helped me out finding a cable in that disaster of a sales floor had the biggest fucking gauges I've ever seen and told me that the AC15 was "okay, but not good for SHREDDING". There was also a girl in the acoustic room trying to decide on her first guitar. She was choosing between a Taylor 314ce and 414ce, and decided on the 414 because the "wood stuff is prettier". Then her mom bought her a $2000 first guitar and asked the sales guy about lessons.

That's what you call a shitty guitar center experience? Try some hipster douchebag behind the counter budding in on a conversation with your friend every 5 minutes just to brag about how much he knows about Dan Auerbach while giving you shit about the gear you have and trying to hock some stupid Boss Overdrive off on you.

Also, on the girl in the acoustic room: Why do you give a fuck?

Patrick · « **Reply #4338 on:** 26 Dec 2012, 17:44 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 26 Dec 2012, 15:33

You say "long lost twin" and I think "Twin Reverb barn find".

I have a sickness.

Speaking of, my baby's back:

Why yes, there is booze and weed on my amp indeed.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4339 on:** 27 Dec 2012, 08:58 »

Quote from: IDMG on 26 Dec 2012, 15:55

Also, on the girl in the acoustic room: Why do you give a fuck?

I was just kind of in disbelief, I guess. For the record, I've generally had good experiences with my local Guitar Center. At least the guys there don't try to sell me a used Squier as a legit Fender for more than the MSRP.

Also, Pat, that amp is the sex.

Patrick · « **Reply #4340 on:** 27 Dec 2012, 12:59 »

Thanks! I love how a Mesa Boogie certified tech out at Power Age Amp Repair in Oakland had her for 6-7 months and couldn't figure out the problem (AND the fucker charged for his "services," the fucking audacity!), and then my dad got hold of the thing for a week and discovered that my issue was a blown solder joint on a screen resistor in the power section, and he fixed that shit supafast FO FREE. AND he biased an entire new matched quad of power tubes AND replaced all the LEDs for shits and giggles.

So now, I'm going to start learning to read electronic schematics. I'ma get some of those "build your own radio" kits from Radio Shack and a multimeter too while I'm at it and I'm gonna just DIY all my repairs from now on. Because qualified people can't even fucking do it.

Patrick · « **Reply #4341 on:** 27 Dec 2012, 13:51 »

PS last night I decided to take my Twin to the jam night that I run every week, and all I had was a drummer at first, so my sis shot this video of us smashing on some Pixies. Hollowbody fatness plus Twin fatness equals "who needs a bassist?"

BEEDEEO: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=563491522092&comment_id=571846&notif_t=video_comment_tagged

Kwaping · « **Reply #4342 on:** 27 Dec 2012, 16:50 »

Patrick:

Start with this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002LUAL6/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=wago-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0002LUAL6&adid=1RNBRQH5RAQX9J140BZK&

and then when you feel more confident, go to this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMQ37C/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=wago-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B000FMQ37C&adid=07K7ERFS4VWA9FJJD2QG&

valley_parade · « **Reply #4343 on:** 27 Dec 2012, 18:20 »

Fuck that noise, buy kits from Weber and amass yourself an arsenal of Champ clones for recording!

Patrick · « **Reply #4344 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 04:46 »

It's not like I would just stop soldering shit altogether once I got an AM/FM radio out of the deal. Solid prep work never hurt anybody, and electricity can kill you. I wanna be sure.

IDMG · « **Reply #4345 on:** 29 Dec 2012, 12:21 »

It's not the volts, it's the amperage.

pwhodges · « **Reply #4346 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 01:00 »

You don't get amps without volts (because your body has a resistance), but you can get volts without amps (if the source has a very high resistance, like static).

Disclaimer - this is not worded in a way that would pass an exam!

Melodic · « **Reply #4347 on:** 30 Dec 2012, 12:28 »

So I got one of those gimmick Mini-Deluxe "amps" for Christmas this year. Y'know, 9-volt power and sounds like ass?

It sounds like the most delicious ass of all time. It is the Slumdog Millionaire of ass tones. And I love it so much.

IDMG · « **Reply #4348 on:** 01 Jan 2013, 21:04 »

On the topic of deliciously ass tones, Fuzz Factories sound insane through solid state bass amps.

Also, I switched from 12-54 strings back down to 10-46 and it's astounding how my wrists aren't screaming in protest anymore.

doombilly · « **Reply #4349 on:** 03 Jan 2013, 09:25 »

...and I'm back to using my pod. Double muff relegated to backup in gig bag.

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