Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 387295 times)

sean · « **Reply #750 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 10:54 »

anyone up for a shark core band?

sean · « **Reply #751 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 10:54 »

i guess its like crabcore except you faux swim around the place yr playing and eat yr fans.

Christophe · « **Reply #752 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 13:15 »

instead of stock MicroKorg settings all the samples are taken from Jaws

The Duke · « **Reply #753 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 13:21 »

Here's my dilemma.

I'm probably going to buy a Gibson Les Paul Studio (possibly a Robot because the store's having a sale) but that will literally cost all the money I have (I'm still in high school, so I don't have much to spend).

However, next year my grade goes on a trip to Europe which will cost much money.

So my choices are:

A.) Buy the guitar now and work my ass off next summer to pay off the trip

B.) Don't buy the guitar, work up all my money again from scratch, get the guitar much later

C.) Don't go on the trip or buy the guitar, save all my money for an even better guitar (or something)

Thoughts?

Lummer · « **Reply #754 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 15:25 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 25 Oct 2009, 08:02

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Seriously, someone tell me this is a fucking joke.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #755 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 15:27 »

Also, 7-string explorer. Thoughts, anyone?
I want one.

Lummer · « **Reply #756 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 15:35 »

I want one too, but the Sharksplorer is just pushing it.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #757 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 17:00 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 25 Oct 2009, 08:02

Gibson, just..just stop. STOP. Alright? Stop.

All silliness aside, no one else is going to mention that this is just an egregious rip-off of the Dean Dime?

Remember when Gibson used to sue people for shit like this?

Lummer · « **Reply #758 on:** 25 Oct 2009, 17:43 »

Ok, so since we're on the topic of weird, short-run Gibson guitars, I might as well show off one they got right.

The SG-I. More precisely, MY SG-I!

I found this one at a vintage guitar fair, and just had to bring it home. I've been looking for one of these forfuckingever, and now FINALLY one turned up!
So, less yappy, more.... Pics.

And now for the artsy pics with a wide angle lens:

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #759 on:** 26 Oct 2009, 00:09 »

Beautiful. How much did it cost?

valley_parade · « **Reply #760 on:** 26 Oct 2009, 06:34 »

Quote from: The Duke on 25 Oct 2009, 13:21

I'm probably going to buy a Gibson Les Paul Studio (possibly a Robot because the store's having a sale) but that will literally cost all the money I have (I'm still in high school, so I don't have much to spend).

Don't buy a Robot. BE A FUCKING MAN AND TUNE YOUR OWN GUITAR.

Radical AC · « **Reply #761 on:** 26 Oct 2009, 07:37 »

Quote from: The Duke on 25 Oct 2009, 13:21

Here's my dilemma.

I'm probably going to buy a Gibson Les Paul Studio (possibly a Robot because the store's having a sale) but that will literally cost all the money I have (I'm still in high school, so I don't have much to spend).

However, next year my grade goes on a trip to Europe which will cost much money.

So my choices are:

A.) Buy the guitar now and work my ass off next summer to pay off the trip

B.) Don't buy the guitar, work up all my money again from scratch, get the guitar much later

C.) Don't go on the trip or buy the guitar, save all my money for an even better guitar (or something)

Thoughts?

The first question would be what kind of amp do you have. There is no point in buying a >$1,000 guitar if you are playing out of a 15W solid state amp. If you have enough money for a Gibson robot there is absolutely no point in saving up more for a different guitar because you can afford a guitar (with a lot of options at that) that will sound and play as well as anyone else can tell, unless you want a really pretty boutique guitar. In fact you can find a great variety of guitars that play as well as a Studio for around half of what you are looking at dropping. You would be able to get a guitar and have about half your trip money left over, so it wouldn't be as much of a problem to save up the rest in time.

The Duke · « **Reply #762 on:** 26 Oct 2009, 13:36 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 26 Oct 2009, 06:34

Quote from: The Duke on 25 Oct 2009, 13:21
I'm probably going to buy a Gibson Les Paul Studio (possibly a Robot because the store's having a sale) but that will literally cost all the money I have (I'm still in high school, so I don't have much to spend).

Don't buy a Robot. BE A FUCKING MAN AND TUNE YOUR OWN GUITAR.

I honestly probably wouldn't use the tuning funtion that much, it's just that only the Robots are on sale, so it saves money to get one instead of a regular Studio.

Radical AC: can you give some examples of these lower-priced guitars? I am interested in looking into this.

jeph · « **Reply #763 on:** 26 Oct 2009, 20:03 »

Okay that sharkfin guitar is yet another entry in the Gibson Parade Of Retarded Instruments, and I have no real use for a 7-string, but damn if this guitar does not give me a chubby:

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #764 on:** 26 Oct 2009, 23:41 »

Lummer · « **Reply #765 on:** 27 Oct 2009, 00:58 »

I must admit I want one too.

valley_parade · « **Reply #766 on:** 27 Oct 2009, 06:36 »

...Yeah. Want.

Bearer · « **Reply #767 on:** 28 Oct 2009, 05:34 »

This is a Chinese made Fender Squire "master series" set-neck, 2 humbucker, thinline telecaster. Ran from '05-'08. Isn't the best quality (plywood top), but there's one sitting in my local pawnshop. If I can manage to use my bullshit guitar nerd cred to haggle the price down from their $300 (it was $500 or so new), I may just snag it, but they also have a portable power planer, which would prove infinitely more useful in the construction of my own shoddily assembled instruments, and it's only $150.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #768 on:** 28 Oct 2009, 08:46 »

Needs a '72 pickguard, but it it seems like an okay deal, how's the sound?

valley_parade · « **Reply #769 on:** 28 Oct 2009, 09:12 »

Wouldn't work. It's a carved top, IIRC.

Christophe · « **Reply #770 on:** 28 Oct 2009, 13:01 »

In the future I envision, all guitars have pickguards.

Bearer · « **Reply #771 on:** 28 Oct 2009, 13:54 »

Actually, that tele is a flat top. As far as sound goes, the amps they had in the pawn shop were all pretty awful, so I couldn't get any real idea, but I imagine it would sound pretty good. The Pickups are seymour duncans of some kind.

The Duke · « **Reply #772 on:** 28 Oct 2009, 14:40 »

Quote from: Christophe on 28 Oct 2009, 13:01

In the future I envision, all guitars have pickguards.

I think lots of guitars (Les Pauls in particular) look much better without a pickguard.

valley_parade · « **Reply #773 on:** 29 Oct 2009, 06:31 »

Quote from: Bearer on 28 Oct 2009, 13:54

Actually, that tele is a flat top. As far as sound goes, the amps they had in the pawn shop were all pretty awful, so I couldn't get any real idea, but I imagine it would sound pretty good. The Pickups are seymour duncans of some kind.

One guitar from that line won an Editor's Pick from Guitar Player, but I can't remember if it was that Tele or the Espirit.

The pickups are Duncan Designed, btw.

doombilly · « **Reply #774 on:** 29 Oct 2009, 06:50 »

I'm sorry, DO NOT BELIEVE THESE Magazine EDITOR PICKS. That is solely based on ad revenue. I actually once bought an Epiphone based on said "Picks." After doing some serious mods just to make the frets level I had to ultimately send it back because the electric part of the guitar just crapped out. Within half a yr the entire product line had been cancelled. In fact I'll go as fat to say, you would be better off just buying a used copy of Camel Jugs or Furry Fisting Weekly than Guitar Player. Oh well it all turned out well, my first wife conceded that I deserved a better guitar and I still have that Yamaha. (Not so much the 1st wife)

Bearer · « **Reply #775 on:** 29 Oct 2009, 14:00 »

Absolutely. Other advice being that one should generally never buy a new Gibson les paul, ever (new as in paying full price). Take that $1500+ and pay a visit to your local Luthier instead (that or follow Jeph's advice and head over to Mr.Creston's site). A much happier player you will surely be.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #776 on:** 29 Oct 2009, 14:28 »

Another similar option would be the Electrical Guitar Company. Well, not similar in the kind of instrument, but similar in being another thing one would be wiser to spend 2500+ bucks on in lieu of a Les Paul.

Also, aluminum

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #777 on:** 29 Oct 2009, 14:31 »

I know someone who will only play Les Pauls, not because he thinks they sound or play better than other guitars, but because he's had better luck with them not breaking. He's apparently very hard on his guitar, so there's that. I can't really say much other than just presenting his case because I don't really play guitar, and my primary instrument (upright bass) is actually quite fragile no matter what you buy.

The Duke · « **Reply #778 on:** 29 Oct 2009, 20:50 »

Although within my experience, Les Pauls aren't as good for use in fights. Unless you can get a solid hit on someone (which will be very powerful due to their weight), I would recommend something lighter, such as a Strat.

I am in dire need of sleep.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #779 on:** 29 Oct 2009, 23:56 »

Man, my ltd ec-1000 is SO much better than any les paul i've ever tried. Sustain for days. It came perfectly set up as well.

Melodic · « **Reply #780 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 00:02 »

My Dano would be the switchblade of guitar jousting.

Also I have been using lots of different picks recently and so now my pickups have collected what amounts to rainbow dust.

Akima · « **Reply #781 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 04:28 »

I check this thread because some of these guitars are so beautiful. And I don't even play guitar!

Lummer · « **Reply #782 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 06:07 »

Quote from: The Duke on 29 Oct 2009, 20:50

Although within my experience, Les Pauls aren't as good for use in fights. Unless you can get a solid hit on someone (which will be very powerful due to their weight), I would recommend something lighter, such as a Strat.

I am in dire need of sleep.

In Warhammer 40000 terms, the Les Paul would count as a Powerfist or Thunder Hammer; It packs a mighty wallop, but you always strike last.

Seriously though, for a fight I'd bring a Tele. The Bolt-On neck is sturdier, plus Keith Richards says they are the best for knocking motherfuckers out.

Noff · « **Reply #783 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 06:41 »

Supposedly Pete Townshend liked his Gibsons because they were easier to smash...

I think I would go with a tele as well, it has that nice long bolt on neck to swing it around with and the body has some relatively sharp edges to it. In a pinch a forceful poke with the headstock could probably do some damage too.

doombilly · « **Reply #784 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 07:07 »

Quote from: The Duke on 29 Oct 2009, 20:50

Although within my experience, Les Pauls aren't as good for use in fights. Unless you can get a solid hit on someone (which will be very powerful due to their weight), I would recommend something lighter, such as a Strat.

Strat would be more durable. You could scarcely kill one alt-country band with a Les Paul. AND you'd have to tune afterwards. I put my 9000 lb '78 Ultimate Fighting Mustang against all comers.

Seriously if you ever see us live and I haven't broken a string on the parker, If I strap this bithc on there's about to be a fuss. Get out your camera and your helmet.

glyphic · « **Reply #785 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 07:39 »

+1 to summoning, +3 versus good.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #786 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 08:39 »

Quote from: Lummer on 30 Oct 2009, 06:07

Seriously though, for a fight I'd bring a Tele. The Bolt-On neck is sturdier, plus Keith Richards says they are the best for knocking motherfuckers out.

This is correct.
You know why they make cases for Teles? To protect other guitars from them.

Bearer · « **Reply #787 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 08:39 »

+1 to the Telecaster being my weapon of choice in a battle situation. But if I had a Gibbo in dire straights, I'd want my Firebird. Neck through walnut and mahogany construction? Much sturdier than an LP imo.

Lummer · « **Reply #788 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 09:38 »

I am at some point getting a custom-built 7-string for my Grindcore band, and I am certain I need a neckthrough, because of the durability.

jeph · « **Reply #789 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 09:47 »

Quote from: Bearer on 30 Oct 2009, 08:39

+1 to the Telecaster being my weapon of choice in a battle situation. But if I had a Gibbo in dire straights, I'd want my Firebird. Neck through walnut and mahogany construction? Much sturdier than an LP imo.

just jizzed all over myself

thanks

valley_parade · « **Reply #790 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 10:03 »

Welcome to "wish I hadn't traded my Firebird", goddamn.

glyphic · « **Reply #791 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 10:21 »

Well, I just discovered the guitar that I'm going to be devoting 10% of my paycheck to for the next year.

Firebird, here I come.

Bearer · « **Reply #792 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 10:37 »

Quote from: jeph on 30 Oct 2009, 09:47

Quote from: Bearer on 30 Oct 2009, 08:39
+1 to the Telecaster being my weapon of choice in a battle situation. But if I had a Gibbo in dire straights, I'd want my Firebird. Neck through walnut and mahogany construction? Much sturdier than an LP imo.

just jizzed all over myself

thanks

Yeah, it's a great sounding guitar, not to mention drop dead gorgeous. They only thing I don't like about it is the way switching works. It goes neck/mid+bridge/bridge. Next week I'm going to replace the three-way switch with one designed for an SG (a right angle 2 pickup toggle), wire the neck and bridge pickups to that, then hook the middle to a push/pull switch. Preliminary tests show this to be so so so good.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #793 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 12:20 »

That is the best looking firebird, nay, guitar i've ever seen. I'm serious.

Radical AC · « **Reply #794 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 17:00 »

Speaking of custom and metal guitars, I lust after Jack White's Triple Jet made by Randy Parsons. Custom 1912 Gretsch headstock, and a copper to so it will NEVER run out of power. Something like that. I'm thinking of having a similar imitation done of my Rick Liverpool. After I rob a series of banks.

Isaac Brock's custom Wicks guitar is pretty sick too;

Quote from: The Duke on 26 Oct 2009, 13:36

Radical AC: can you give some examples of these lower-priced guitars? I am interested in looking into this.

This is kind of a hard question to answer as it all comes down to what you want out of your guitar. A certain type of construction? A brand name? Body style, pickup configuration, ect. You could get a comparable Agile AL series from Rondo Music. A lot of people seem to have a thing for Danelectro's, cheap good guitars, but the way they play is completely different from a LP. I just saw Becky Black from The Pack AD shred up some of the most ridiculous blues riffs I have EVER seen using an old model LTD H series you could pick up on ebay for $200, lots of great crunchy tones and not muddy at all. (She did have a nice JVM Marshal combo, though) Personal preference; Schecter's C series has some great, decently priced guitars. Gretsch's solidbody electromatics sound great (I've seen the guitarist from Manchester Orchestra use them) Eastwood has some really reasonably priced funky and awesome guitars. I have a $200 and $2000 guitar, and use both. I'm sure a lot of the other people here would know a lot more examples of inexpensive quality.

Quote from: Lummer on 30 Oct 2009, 09:38

I am at some point getting a custom-built 7-string for my Grindcore band, and I am certain I need a neckthrough, because of the durability.

If I were to get a 7 string it would definitely be a Carvin DC747. Neck-thru, HSH w/ 5 way selector, and damn near custom everything else. (The scroll over pics they have on their site make me punch myself in the crotch)

The Duke · « **Reply #795 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 18:25 »

I feel like a BC Rich could stab someone to death...also, I believe that they have black magic powers.

Quote from: Radical AC on 30 Oct 2009, 17:00

Quote from: The Duke on 26 Oct 2009, 13:36
Radical AC: can you give some examples of these lower-priced guitars? I am interested in looking into this.
I'm sure a lot of the other people here would know a lot more examples of inexpensive quality.

Other people? What are thine opinions?

Radical AC · « **Reply #796 on:** 30 Oct 2009, 21:25 »

Again, it depends on what you are looking for. WHY specifically do you want a LP? What kind of amp do you have? What kind of sound are you looking for?

valley_parade · « **Reply #797 on:** 31 Oct 2009, 07:18 »

Speaking of "we like Danos", I'm trying to swing a trade for this beauty.

NotAFanOfFenders · « **Reply #798 on:** 31 Oct 2009, 07:44 »

Quote from: NotAFanOfFenders on 26 Oct 2009, 23:41

valley_parade · « **Reply #799 on:** 31 Oct 2009, 08:03 »

Deal off. I just got two emails. One from the guy who bought the guitar I was trying to sell on ebay and hadn't heard from in like two weeks, and another from PayPal, saying he'd sent me my goddamned $235.

*whistle* I might just buy a GFS Mean 90 for my Tele, though.

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