Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 424557 times)

billiumbean · « **Reply #550 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 00:11 »

What's so bad about Guitar Center?

Noff · « **Reply #551 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 04:56 »

Quote from: jeph on 03 Aug 2009, 20:20

Quote from: valley_parade on 01 Aug 2009, 10:18
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/SG/Gibson-USA/SG-Zoot-Suit.aspx

http://www2.gibson.com/getdoc/311e1484-c587-4db7-9442-6470cddca041/SGZTRWCH1-Beauty-Shot.aspx

SERIOUSLY, GIBSON?! What the fuckkkkkk.

It's a fucking PLYWOOD GUITAR.

Ugh.

But it makes it all better when you call it a laminate instead!

doombilly · « **Reply #552 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 06:34 »

Quote from: billiumbean on 09 Aug 2009, 00:11

What's so bad about Guitar Center?

to quote Cake, "you're drinking what they're sellin'"
Quite often they are the only game in town. They hire people that are willing to work for nothing so they get fuckers that are too smug to work in indie record stores and know less about music than my chihuahua's butt. Don't get technical advice from them, or do the opposite of their advice. Also NEVER buy the sh*t warranty they try to scare you into getting. The manufacturer protects you as long as you need and theirs is utter crap. They LIE and tell you, "Just bring it by and we'll give you another one." What they will give you is a numer to mail your broken sh*t off to and NO idea when it would possibly return, if ever. This is their #1 SCAM.

Having said that, I've gotten thousands of $ worth of gear from them.

They have a lot of quality gear at good prices.

Eric

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #553 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 08:54 »

That's why i love visiting local stores. People there, they know stuff.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #554 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 10:13 »

So, I played an Ibanez Artcore AS73 yesterday and was pretty impressed. It was white and really pretty and sounded pretty good. It played better than it sounded, though. The pickups sounded a little thin, even when I backed off the treble.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #555 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 12:39 »

I have an '04 artcore and the stock pickups are crap. As is the nut. By crap I mean total crap. Replace both and you very seriously have a guitar that 99% of people will be unable to distinguish from an ES-335 for 1/3 of the price. It's an excellent guitar for what you're paying, if you're willing to spend just a few dollars more after purchase.

Spenser · « **Reply #556 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 12:45 »

Also, at guitar center you almost always get some teenager that thinks he's awesome tapping on a BC Rich and turning the volume to 11...

edwinalink · « **Reply #557 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 13:00 »

Quote from: doombilly on 09 Aug 2009, 06:34

fuckers that are too smug to work in indie record stores and know less about music than my chihuahua's butt.

Eric

WAIT. too smug for Indie record stores!?!?!? and more musically ignorant?

is that really possible?

doombilly · « **Reply #558 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 13:23 »

Quote from: edwinalink on 09 Aug 2009, 13:00

Quote from: doombilly on 09 Aug 2009, 06:34
fuckers that are too smug to work in indie record stores and know less about music than my chihuahua's butt.

Eric

WAIT. too smug for Indie record stores!?!?!? and more musically ignorant?

is that really possible?

Well that depends on how much you want to talk about tapping on a BC Rich?

edwinalink · « **Reply #559 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 13:32 »

Quote from: doombilly on 09 Aug 2009, 13:23

Quote from: edwinalink on 09 Aug 2009, 13:00
Quote from: doombilly on 09 Aug 2009, 06:34
fuckers that are too smug to work in indie record stores and know less about music than my chihuahua's butt.

Eric

WAIT. too smug for Indie record stores!?!?!? and more musically ignorant?

is that really possible?

Well that depends on how much you want to talk about tapping on a BC Rich?

I see your point

*looks at BC Rich in the closet...*

FUCK YOU GUITAR CENTER!

imapiratearg · « **Reply #560 on:** 09 Aug 2009, 16:49 »

Quote from: A Wet Helmet on 09 Aug 2009, 12:39

I have an '04 artcore and the stock pickups are crap. As is the nut. By crap I mean total crap. Replace both and you very seriously have a guitar that 99% of people will be unable to distinguish from an ES-335 for 1/3 of the price. It's an excellent guitar for what you're paying, if you're willing to spend just a few dollars more after purchase.

Yeah, I definitely would not buy one without replacing the pickups immediately afterward. They were so weak. I've come to expect that from Ibanez guitars.

All_¥our_Bass · « **Reply #561 on:** 10 Aug 2009, 00:21 »

http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/All_Your_Bass/

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/64562-so-i-just-restrung-the-kittythulhu-again.html

Chad K. · « **Reply #562 on:** 10 Aug 2009, 09:57 »

Quote from: imapiratearg on 09 Aug 2009, 10:13

So, I played an Ibanez Artcore AS73 yesterday and was pretty impressed. It was white and really pretty and sounded pretty good. It played better than it sounded, though. The pickups sounded a little thin, even when I backed off the treble.

I have an AF75 hollowbody that I love. I need to get a bone nut put on it, but the thing osunds great and plays even better. At $300 bones out the door it was a steal.

Regarding GC- they are annoying because they don't know what they're talking about, and can be pushy because they are on commission. However, they always have everything other than good used gear. Also, if you want to buy new, they are easy. Since every snot-nosed, jerk-off 13 year old with no manners or good sense is allowed to pick up their guitars, they all inevitably have a good scratch in them somewhere. And, since they work off commission, and aren't the brightest candles on the menora (generally) you can normally talk them down termendously. That AF75 had a finish scratch on the back of the neck, which resulted in $100 + tax off the price. All you have to do is ask for something outlandish, and when they say no, be prepared to walk out of the store. Try something like, "well, I'll just see if anyone else has one. Thanks." I have done this with that guitar, a mexi tele that I also got for $300 due to a knick on the bottom and no top hat knob, and some other cases and amp stands, which will get scratched anyway. Additional fun fact- TKL makes all of the epiphone and ibanez cases (and I think schechter) that GC stocks, and GC stocks those cases in the generic and the ones with the brand name on them. The TKL they will generally sell with a guitar for $50 and without for $80ish; the name brand ones are normally $100+.

Additional fun fact- I am buying an epiphone sheraton this Friday and am ridiculously excited. Possibly my favorite guitar model ever.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #563 on:** 11 Aug 2009, 17:35 »

So last week I took my Gibson SG into the local guitar shop for full setup.

The guy who owns the place and sees to the guitars is a GOD. My SG just went from unashamedly rockin' to righteously infernal.

Melodic · « **Reply #564 on:** 11 Aug 2009, 20:18 »

Vancouver does not have a single Danelectro '67 for sale, anywhere. Fuuuuu

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #565 on:** 12 Aug 2009, 10:27 »

Fuck i want Jeph's prs. WHY DO YOU ONLY SHIP TO THE US JEPH WHY?!

Beastmouth · « **Reply #566 on:** 12 Aug 2009, 22:26 »

Quote from: Melodic on 07 Aug 2009, 00:59

SO.

I want an electric guitar. I've played my Yamaha acoustic to death and want something loud and obnoxious. I think I would probably like a Telecaster! I have maybe $600 CAD to spend on the actual guitar, so how cheap do good guitars go for?

if you want a tele try and find a squier classic vibe '50s tele. it's a fantastic guitar and pretty cheap, and it's actually pine-bodied like the first teles

Beastmouth · « **Reply #567 on:** 12 Aug 2009, 22:29 »

Quote from: doombilly on 09 Aug 2009, 06:34

[Guitar Center] have a lot of quality gear at good prices.

If you get in with the right folks at a local shop, those prices'll start to look a lot worse

doombilly · « **Reply #568 on:** 14 Aug 2009, 05:59 »

Agreed. But GC has run them all out of business in Charlotte, much like teh Wal-Mart has many a mom-n-pop shops. Suxxxz,.

greenMonkey · « **Reply #569 on:** 15 Aug 2009, 18:31 »

Dear QC Guitar Thread,

Do you name your guitars? If so, what are their names?

My Danelectro's name is Donna. My Tribute's name is Chuck. So far my acoustic doesn't have a name, so I just call it "The Blueridge".

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #570 on:** 15 Aug 2009, 18:52 »

i have one electric guitar and one bass, i call them "my electric" and "my bass"

I'm so damn creative

Tehz · « **Reply #571 on:** 15 Aug 2009, 20:36 »

My Jazzmaster's name is Bilinda.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #572 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 05:26 »

Quote from: greenMonkey on 15 Aug 2009, 18:31

Do you name your guitars?

No. I don't even know how many I have.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #573 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 06:51 »

lucky bastard

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #574 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 12:21 »

No, it's a guitar.

billiumbean · « **Reply #575 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 01:51 »

I named my Sheraton "Aoide" because I didn't like how blank the case looked, so I made this big elaborate collage of a woman playing a flute using masking tape and permanent pen. Aoide was the muse of songs in Greek mythology. It's pretty cheesy, I'll admit, but I like it. It's just pretentious enough to make me feel superior to everyone else in every way without making me too narcissistic. Or something.

And I'll heed your warnings against Guitar Center. Reason why I asked is because I live a thousand miles away from them and was oblivious to their notoriety. I remember Mogwai ranting about a guitar store in Glasgow and how rude and dickheaded they were. I don't get it, what causes this complex in guitar store employees?

BlahBlah · « **Reply #576 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 02:04 »

Ha! I have been to that shop. I was just browsing through it quickly though.

doombilly · « **Reply #577 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 05:18 »

Quote from: billiumbean on 17 Aug 2009, 01:51

what causes this complex in guitar store employees?

I don't know, spending the whole of every workday listen to an endless loop of people half-assed shredding, thumb popping the bass and other unfortunate musique concrete~collage~barf~ diarrhea would certainly do it to me. If i have to spend more than 10 minutes on a Saturday I'm pretty ready to choke a bitch.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #578 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 06:41 »

Quote from: doombilly on 17 Aug 2009, 05:18

Quote from: billiumbean on 17 Aug 2009, 01:51
what causes this complex in guitar store employees?
I don't know, spending the whole of every workday listen to an endless loop of people half-assed shredding, thumb popping the bass and other unfortunate musique concrete~collage~barf~ diarrhea would certainly do it to me. If i have to spend more than 10 minutes on a Saturday I'm pretty ready to choke a bitch.

Hmmm... I never thought of it quite that way. I guess that's rather analogous to the days I used to work in a pretty popular live venue in DC and got so sick of bad college metal bands that I couldn't stand going to work and quit to take a much harder job with far less pay just to preserve my sanity.

doombilly · « **Reply #579 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 11:38 »

Exactly. I have some empathy for those guys, but they've given me shet advice and ripped me off on the "warranty" so I am just glad when I leave.

Radical AC · « **Reply #580 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 13:17 »

Anything I could buy from guitar center I buy online from Musicians Friend so I don't have to pay sales tax. Unless, of course, it is used.

doombilly · « **Reply #581 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 13:56 »

Yeah I do that if it is something I can wait on. Actually if I buy online it is from Sweetwater.com. But I am not SO adverse to sales tax as it pays part of my salary. But yeah, on big ticket items that could be some change.

Lummer · « **Reply #582 on:** 18 Aug 2009, 10:17 »

Guys, I've finally tried the Tiny Terror. My GOD that thing has an amazing metal tone!

The Duke · « **Reply #583 on:** 18 Aug 2009, 17:05 »

I named my electric Prairie Sunset because of its beautiful cherry sunburst finish.

My acoustic is The Ninja because it is all black (my creativity knows no bounds).

However, I'm probably getting a new one soon, so I'm going to paint shurikens over the fret markers.

Also, I'm thinking I may buy a new electric too, and I've narrowed it down to an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Silverburst ($1200) or a Gibson Les Paul Studio ($1800). Advice?

Cire27 · « **Reply #584 on:** 18 Aug 2009, 19:01 »

Quote from: Lummer on 18 Aug 2009, 10:17

Guys, I've finally tried the Tiny Terror. My GOD that thing has an amazing metal tone!

I really hope I can get one soon.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #585 on:** 18 Aug 2009, 23:52 »

I named my guitar Arrgh!

That sticker is the best thing I've ever seen in a touristy gift shop. Ever.

billiumbean · « **Reply #586 on:** 19 Aug 2009, 06:13 »

A touristy gift shop.

Why would they sell a frustration sticker at a tourist-centered business? Isn't it taboo to let it slip that your town is less than perfect?

That aside, I don't think I could ever see myself putting stickers on my guitar. Takes guts, of which I have none.

doombilly · « **Reply #587 on:** 19 Aug 2009, 08:20 »

Quote from: Cire27 on 18 Aug 2009, 19:01

Quote from: Lummer on 18 Aug 2009, 10:17
Guys, I've finally tried the Tiny Terror. My GOD that thing has an amazing metal tone!

I really hope I can get one soon.

I spent some time with just the guitar plugged into mine last night. Sometimes I forget how awesome it is sans all the other models/efx/etc...I put in the signal path.

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #588 on:** 19 Aug 2009, 08:36 »

I'll chime in with a few more than two cents, if no one minds too much.
First, here's me with two of my basses:

That's me in the background after a TERRIBLE gig my high school band played. I'm the one scratching my face behind the MASSIVE china cymbal. I'm holding a Modulus Genesis 5 string named Suzanne. She's my baby as far as electric basses go. On the far left you can see my rig. It's expanded a little bit since then with a wireless system, a tuner and a power conditioner (gotta love tax write-offs as a musician).

That's me after my junior recital. Somewhere there's a picture of me after my senior recital, but I seemed to have deleted it from my computer. Anyways, it's a Juzek plywood from the 1930's and I love her. I haven't named her yet.

I have an Ibanez SR-810 that I converted to fretless. His name is Jaco, for obvious reasons. My other rig (aside from the one pictured) is an Acoustic Image Contra that sometimes goes into a Carvin 2x10" cabinet.

As far as guitar center goes, I've heard that it's against company policy to ask someone to turn down when he/she is demoing the gear, which sucks for everyone, really.

doombilly · « **Reply #589 on:** 19 Aug 2009, 10:47 »

Nice URB. My wife wanted one but we just did not have the $.

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #590 on:** 19 Aug 2009, 10:55 »

Yeah, that one came real cheap at $2K US. It was only that cheap because the neck is from a Kay Bass and the scroll had come off when the guy who sold it to me got it. He guaranteed the repairs, though. I highly recommend upright, though. It's so much more fun. Another huge recommendation: take lessons to prevent bad habits. With electric bass, bad habits are less noticeable, but upright takes so much more force that bad habits will destroy your body.

Touch Me Im Sick · « **Reply #591 on:** 19 Aug 2009, 10:58 »

Quote from: billiumbean on 19 Aug 2009, 06:13

Why would they sell a frustration sticker at a tourist-centered business?

I haven't a clue, but it was just too perfectly random. I had to get it.

Quote from: billiumbean on 19 Aug 2009, 06:13

Isn't it taboo to let it slip that your town is less than perfect?

I was on vacation.

doombilly · « **Reply #592 on:** 20 Aug 2009, 07:42 »

Quote from: Bastardous Bassist on 19 Aug 2009, 10:55

take lessons to prevent bad habits.

So true. We had an instructor lined up too. Oh well. Looks like this whole yr we'll be broke. Surprise, surprise.

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #593 on:** 20 Aug 2009, 08:24 »

Ah, I know that. I went from being a musician to being a graduate student! I've been constantly broke for the past five years. Well, sometimes good things happen. As a musician, I might have a good month and as a graduate student I finally got money back on my tax return!

Beastmouth · « **Reply #594 on:** 20 Aug 2009, 14:42 »

Quote from: doombilly on 14 Aug 2009, 05:59

Agreed. But GC has run them all out of business in Charlotte, much like teh Wal-Mart has many a mom-n-pop shops. Suxxxz,.

Well I always go to the Music Center on 74 in Gastonia. Got an ashtray for my 50s Classic Vibe tele yesterday, and I got an even better price because their supplier was out of stock the first time they ordered it. Now I have somewhere to rest my hand and not worry about hitting the controls! (yay upsidedown guitars)

Chad K. · « **Reply #595 on:** 20 Aug 2009, 22:06 »

Just got my brand new (to me) Epi Sheraton II back from a set up and OH MY GOD!!! I love this effin' gee-tar.

doombilly · « **Reply #596 on:** 21 Aug 2009, 05:47 »

Quote from: Beastmouth on 20 Aug 2009, 14:42

Quote from: doombilly on 14 Aug 2009, 05:59
Agreed. But GC has run them all out of business in Charlotte, much like teh Wal-Mart has many a mom-n-pop shops. Suxxxz,.
Music Center on 74 in Gastonia.

Yeah. I've been there but it is a haul from my house. But then I got my TT at Mullis in Concord, and my Nitefly at the Music Loft in Greensboro. If you are on that side of the piedmont, there is a pretty good place in Boiling Springs too (Bulldog Music). They work on Ampegs at least.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #597 on:** 22 Aug 2009, 17:47 »

My Fender is affectionately known as my "Gem" since the specific model is a Fender Gemini II.

My electric guitar is known as Bulimia since the pickup fell out on me once.

I used to have a small sticker on my guitar saying "Trogdor was here" and I was tempted to take a lighter to the finish around it but did not have the courage.

Merrick · « **Reply #598 on:** 23 Aug 2009, 17:14 »

Quote from: doombilly on 27 Jul 2009, 16:26

WANT. NOW.

Bearer · « **Reply #599 on:** 23 Aug 2009, 21:05 »

prefinish:

after sanding and finishing:

This was my practice build for a guitar I plan on making when I acquire vast sums of money (specifically about $650).
A thinline Jazzmaster/Tele/Strat/Les Paul hybrid. Poplar on cedar (wood bought from home depot), but the final real build will be black walnut.

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