Topic: The Guitar Topic (Read 2125299 times)

Patrick · « **Reply #150 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 05:21 »

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Boss-DD20-Giga-Delay?sku=151305

I'm getting one of these for Christmas. It's Boss's answer to the Space Echo (they seriously have everything in common, the layout just looks different).

Also, that Fender Lead is beautiful and I want to marry it. I also want to get that P-90 bearing 22-fret semi-hollow that they've got. It's like $600 and is the perfect answer to the SG. Too bad nobody even notices them, so they'll probably get discontinued.

godinpants · « **Reply #151 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 19:45 »

Quote from: KimJongSick on 12 Nov 2007, 05:21

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Boss-DD20-Giga-Delay?sku=151305

I'm getting one of these for Christmas. It's Boss's answer to the Space Echo (they seriously have everything in common, the layout just looks different).

I have a giga delay, its good fun.

But i would have to say, boss's answer to the space echo would be this one.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Boss-RE20-Space-Echo-DelayReverb-Pedal?sku=152267

lyra · « **Reply #152 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 19:52 »

gibson's robot guitar (it tunes itself!?!?): http://www.gibson.com/robotguitar/

greenMonkey · « **Reply #153 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 19:55 »

Quote from: corwinzor on 06 Nov 2007, 11:31

I play a Danelectro U2 1956 reissue. It's kind of a salmony color, so it's like playing a dreamsicle. It was a great buy- I bought it used for $200 about 4 years ago and it hasn't needed any repairs. Really nice, rich, vintage tones. I've been playing it through a Fender Bassman tube amp lately.

Hopefully I will soon have enough money saved for a Dano U1 re-issue in PURPLE. It is at my favorite used guitar place and I want it. I hope to play it through a Fender Champion 600.

Quote from: valley_parade on 06 Nov 2007, 11:41

How's the Bassman? I've been running down my list of possible new amps, and the reissue is there (also a Fender Hot Rod Deville 2x12, Vox AC30CC, and an Orange Tiny Terror + 2x12). Any decent distortion on its own, or would I be better off with pedals?

My friend (and frequent jam-cohort) leaves his vintage Bassman head and Fender cab in my basement. I can't speak for the re-issue, but going off of my experiences with his Bassman you're gonna need a nice distortion pedal. It gets really great clean tone though.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #154 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 20:43 »

Yeah, most Fender amps have a pretty boring distortion. Well, the solid state ones anyways. I haven't played enough of the tube ones to really judge them.

Ballard · « **Reply #155 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 20:53 »

The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and DeVille both have great overdriven tones. More than enough for punk or classic rock. As previously stated, though, Fender amps sans pedals suck for metal.

RefD · « **Reply #156 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 23:16 »

Quote from: Ballard on 12 Nov 2007, 20:53

The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and DeVille both have great overdriven tones. More than enough for punk or classic rock. As previously stated, though, Fender amps sans pedals suck for metal.

but those amps also have a tendency to vibrate themself into failure if you play them loud very often.

and by loud i mean anything above conversation level.

valley_parade · « **Reply #157 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 05:26 »

Quote from: Ballard on 12 Nov 2007, 20:53

More than enough for punk

See guys, THIS was the answer I was looking for. o/

valley_parade · « **Reply #158 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 08:22 »

Quote from: KimJongSick on 12 Nov 2007, 05:21

Also, that Fender Lead is beautiful and I want to marry it. I also want to get that P-90 bearing 22-fret semi-hollow that they've got. It's like $600 and is the perfect answer to the SG. Too bad nobody even notices them, so they'll probably get discontinued.

Sadly, I'd think so. Fender axed production on the Cyclones and Toronados for this year.

Bishop138 · « **Reply #159 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 09:03 »

I have a Jackson Pro DK2M Dinky. I got it second hand and it sounds pretty fucking sweet, the tuning process is a bitch though. I also have a cheapish classical guitar.

I want to get a bass, preferrably a five string. I've been looking at some cheaper ones, like an ESP B-55 or a five stringer from OLP that I had a play around on at the music store.

I need my own amp, I've just been using my mate's for ages and it's a pretty shitty amp, but it's decent for the price he got it. I was thinking of just getting one of those orange cube ones, I think they're just called Micro Cubes or something, anyone know much about them? They're made by Roland, I'm unsure about their quality.

valley_parade · « **Reply #160 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 09:05 »

Righto. The Micro-Cube is made by Roland. I think Orange's is called the "Micro Crush"?

I dunno. I've heard a lot of good things about the Rolands, though.

Ballard · « **Reply #161 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 09:07 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 13 Nov 2007, 05:26

See guys, THIS was the answer I was looking for. o/

\o

When Tommy was here, we went to see a couple of punk bands play. One guy was using a Tele through what I think was an Orange Rockerverb combo, or maybe a Rocker 30. He sounded great (untill his amp blew out the portable generator they were using to power a show in the park).

Quote from: KimJongSick on 12 Nov 2007, 05:21

I also want to get that P-90 bearing 22-fret semi-hollow that they've got. It's like $600 and is the perfect answer to the SG. Too bad nobody even notices them, so they'll probably get discontinued.

If you mean the Thinline Tele (it's semi-hollow with P-90s), it's actually pretty popular. I know at least 4 people who have one just in my circle of acquaintances.

Quote from: RefD on 12 Nov 2007, 23:16

but those amps also have a tendency to vibrate themself into failure if you play them loud very often.

and by loud i mean anything above conversation level.

First time I've ever heard this complaint, and I've been reading up on them lately. Explain please?

Quote from: Bishop138 on 13 Nov 2007, 09:03

I was thinking of just getting one of those orange cube ones, I think they're just called Micro Cubes or something, anyone know much about them? They're made by Roland, I'm unsure about their quality.

They're small and they're solid-state, but on a budget they're fucking great. I don't know anyone who bought one and was unhappy with it.

Bishop138 · « **Reply #162 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 09:27 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 13 Nov 2007, 09:05

Righto. The Micro-Cube is made by Roland. I think Orange's is called the "Micro Crush"?

I dunno. I've heard a lot of good things about the Rolands, though.

Hehe, yeah, I was just describing the colour, I would have had a capital O otherwise. Thanks though.

Quote from: Ballard on 13 Nov 2007, 09:07

Quote from: Bishop138 on 13 Nov 2007, 09:03
I was thinking of just getting one of those orange cube ones, I think they're just called Micro Cubes or something, anyone know much about them? They're made by Roland, I'm unsure about their quality.

They're small and they're solid-state, but on a budget they're fucking great. I don't know anyone who bought one and was unhappy with it.

Cool, coz I need to look into a second job before getting one bigger really. Thanks, that helps.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #163 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 10:12 »

I'm looking into buying a whole new setup. Right now, I'm pretty set on getting a Fender '62 Jazzmaster, a Peavy Windsor Half-stack, and some effect pedals (probably a Voodoo Labs Superfuzz and a Boss Digital Delay pedal, possibly a reverb pedal if the amp doesn't have a built-in reverb effect).

What do you guys think?

valley_parade · « **Reply #164 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 11:47 »

Quote from: Ballard on 13 Nov 2007, 09:07

If you mean the Thinline Tele (it's semi-hollow with P-90s), it's actually pretty popular. I know at least 4 people who have one just in my circle of acquaintances.

I was under the impression he was talking about the TC-90. Patrick, y/n?

Ballard · « **Reply #165 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 11:59 »

Yeah, the TC-90 Thinline Telecaster.

Note the Tele shape and headstock.

Patrick · « **Reply #166 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 12:57 »

I think you might need an eye exam, dude, that may have a Tele neck but it sure ain't like any Tele I've ever seen.

I would make out with that thing in an instant if it turned into a female human.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #167 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 13:00 »

Dude, it's the same shape, but with another cutaway.

Patrick · « **Reply #168 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 14:57 »

Bottom horn is too long to be Telecaster and the whole body isn't wide enough.

Ballard · « **Reply #169 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 15:16 »

Yeah, that's why it's a Thinline Tele. It's more slender and semi-hollow.

Lummer · « **Reply #170 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 16:58 »

Well, You can't go wrong with a good Les Paul. That applies to everyone.

greenMonkey · « **Reply #171 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 18:01 »

Ballard · « **Reply #172 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 19:23 »

Dano double-neck?

Fuckin' SWEET.

Patrick · « **Reply #173 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 19:48 »

*FAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAP*

Ballard · « **Reply #174 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 19:52 »

Man, every time I read your signature it reminds me of Moonie.

Is that who it's referring to?

Patrick · « **Reply #175 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 19:57 »

I don't remember, it's been a while, heh.

Also, I know there's already that "lol new gibson self-tuning guitar" thread, but I figure it's worth mentioning. I don't want to have to think about how utterly uninspiring that is, man.

jeph · « **Reply #176 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 20:08 »

Now that you can get Danos with proper bridges, they're pretty tempting. The guy in the Poster Children gets an INSANE guitar tone with a Dano, a HiWatt, and a Boss OD-2.

And as far as Ibanez guitars go, I cannot say enough good things about even a cheaper Ibanez with a couple Seymour Duncan pickups in it. I put a JB in an old RG I had back in college and the damn thing sounded as good as my McCarty.

Patrick · « **Reply #177 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 20:37 »

Dude, what guitars HAVEN'T you played? I bet you have a guitar lying around somewhere that was owned by Jimmy Page, slobbered on by Clapton, lit on fire by Hendrix, and covered in sweat-grease by everybody who has ever played guitar for John Mayall.

jeph · « **Reply #178 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 20:49 »

I have owned probably 12-15 different guitars at various points in my life. Right now I've got four guitars (two PRS, one ESP, one Gibson) and a bass (shit-ass-old Spector import).

They are basically what I used to spend all my money on.

Ballard · « **Reply #179 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 20:50 »

Holy shit Jeph is Dweezil Zappa?

BaneAtvar · « **Reply #180 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 03:07 »

Registered just so I could take part in this thread.

So many awesome guitars, I'm in shock

This is mine, a Fender Highway 1 (I know... not much cashflow going through here) made in USA, with Custom Shop '69 pickups, and the black pickguard, gibson SG buttons you see.

I like it a lot, in retrospective, maybe I should have got a RW neck, but I really liked it.

Soon, I'll be able to afford my dream gear. Fender Twin Reverb, and a Gibson ES-335.

SilentJ · « **Reply #181 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 05:10 »

ZOMG HAY GUISE I GOTS A SQIUER STRAT OLOL

Seriously though it was my first guitar and I still like it for some strange reason.

The two even semi-good guitars I've got are a Takamine G334 (discontinued, I feel special) and an Epiphone Les Paul Standard.

the Takamine is purely acoustic, so once I get the funds I'm looking into a Seagull acoustic/electric. After that though, I'm thinking a PRS would be a solid investment. My guitar reacher got sponsored by PRS last year, so he may/may not be getting a signature model sometime soon-ish. If he does I swear I might get one free, or at least reeeeeally cheap.

valley_parade · « **Reply #182 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 06:56 »

Hah, yes. My first electric was a Squier Bullet. I'm planning on rebuilding it eventually. The body's all beat to shit and currently covered almost 100% with duct tape. I need to get a new bridge, pickguard, tuners, and a humbucker.

Speaking of PRS, I'm kinda really liking their new "Mira". Hmmmn.

http://prsguitars.com/mira/index.html

Ballard · « **Reply #183 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 07:37 »

Quote from: BaneAtvar on 14 Nov 2007, 03:07

Registered just so I could take part in this thread.

Nice!

P.S. Welcome and stuff.

Patrick · « **Reply #184 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 10:49 »

Quote from: SilentJ on 14 Nov 2007, 05:10

ZOMG HAY GUISE I GOTS A SQIUER STRAT OLOL

Seriously though it was my first guitar and I still like it for some strange reason.

I could go on forever and ever on how much I love Squier. I have a Squier Bullet (the now-discontinued hardtail-only one) and it still is one of my absolute favourite guitars. Maybe it's just the fact that I'm playing her through a Marshall (Fender/Squier and Marshall go together like football players and cheerleaders) but I absolutely adore the sounds I get out of her.

valley_parade · « **Reply #185 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 11:20 »

My new plan of attack:

I was looking at old Danelectros and Silvertones (both Dano and Kaye-made) on eBay before my last class, and some of them are on the very damn inexpensive side. I may hoard any money I get for the holidays and buy one of these.

Seriously. Goddamn.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1962-Silvertone-1448-Guitar-Amp-in-Case_W0QQitemZ230189536750QQihZ013QQcategoryZ119094QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Patrick · « **Reply #186 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 12:27 »

Kay guitars? Come on dude, don't tempt me. Now I have to post pics of my '53 Kay acoustic.

Also, thanks, now I'm looking at Silvertone stuff on Ebay and if I buy anything it will send me into debt. DON'T DO THESE THINGS TO ME, IT'S NOT NICE

Lummer · « **Reply #187 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 12:43 »

I'll probably be getting me a Schecter C7 Blackjack soon.

Kai · « **Reply #188 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 15:21 »

my first guitar was a really old DanElectro. It is pretty much hells of awesome.

I also play a Strat.

I don't have any money for anything else.

BaneAtvar · « **Reply #189 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 17:04 »

So, I've been wondering.

I play mostly funk, mellow chords, with clean sound, and a hint of reverb.

I was on a budget, and I needed some stuff fast, so I bought a Crate Stack amp (can't remember the reference) and a Boss GT-8 pedal (I know, what the fuck was I thinking).

Right about now, I'm fed up with that crap, and I -know- I'm not taking advantage of my Custom shop PU's. Also, I don't use 1/20th of the stuff the GT-8 has.

So, what amps, effect pedals do you recommend?

I was thinking a Fender Twin Reverb, and a Boss Delay pedal, and perhaps a Ibanez Tube Screamer for the distortion here and there (and of course a Boss Chromatic Tuner).

Down the road, I wanted to get a hollowbody guitar, so I was thinking on acquiring a Gibson ES-335, preferrably vintage, if I can afford it.

Whatcha guys think?

jeph · « **Reply #190 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 17:11 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 14 Nov 2007, 06:56

Hah, yes. My first electric was a Squier Bullet. I'm planning on rebuilding it eventually. The body's all beat to shit and currently covered almost 100% with duct tape. I need to get a new bridge, pickguard, tuners, and a humbucker.

Speaking of PRS, I'm kinda really liking their new "Mira". Hmmmn.

http://prsguitars.com/mira/index.html

The Mira looks very cool. I'd seriously want one if my Standard 24 wasn't basically the exact same guitar only with a trem and different pickups.

Thrillho · « **Reply #191 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 17:14 »

Quote from: BaneAtvar on 14 Nov 2007, 17:04

So, I've been wondering.

I play mostly funk, mellow chords, with clean sound, and a hint of reverb.

I was on a budget, and I needed some stuff fast, so I bought a Crate Stack amp (can't remember the reference) and a Boss GT-8 pedal (I know, what the fuck was I thinking).

Right about now, I'm fed up with that crap, and I -know- I'm not taking advantage of my Custom shop PU's. Also, I don't use 1/20th of the stuff the GT-8 has.

So, what amps, effect pedals do you recommend?

I was thinking a Fender Twin Reverb, and a Boss Delay pedal, and perhaps a Ibanez Tube Screamer for the distortion here and there (and of course a Boss Chromatic Tuner).

Down the road, I wanted to get a hollowbody guitar, so I was thinking on acquiring a Gibson ES-335, preferrably vintage, if I can afford it.

Whatcha guys think?

I say Fender are probably a good idea, possibly Orange amps as well. Aside from that all I can do is say go and play some damn amps.

jeph · « **Reply #192 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 17:52 »

A truly vintage 335 costs more than a decent car, these days.

BaneAtvar · « **Reply #193 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 18:18 »

Quote from: jeph on 14 Nov 2007, 17:52

A truly vintage 335 costs more than a decent car, these days.

Tell me about it. Selling my car for that guitar crossed my mind more than once haha. Too bad I can't ride my vintage Gibson to college heh.

P.S.: omgwhutufux hi Jeph, recent poster, been reading your comic since... well, strip 50 or so. Love it

greenMonkey · « **Reply #194 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 19:09 »

My friend managed to pick up an older Epiphone ES-335 for about $250. It's fairly beat to shit but we love it because it has a gorgeous bigsby.

Wayfaring Stranger · « **Reply #195 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 20:16 »

Quote from: jeph on 14 Nov 2007, 17:52

A truly vintage 335 costs more than a decent car, these days.

I think they're worth more than cars. The only thing guitars expel into the environment is love.

Patrick · « **Reply #196 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 03:35 »

I'll drink to that, New Person!

Also, WHY THE HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE NOT TELLING ME HOW BEAUTIFUL MY KAY IS. HOP TO IT.

Ballard · « **Reply #197 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 07:08 »

Pff, not only love, you hippie. Guitars expel an unhealthy, potentially-damaging amount of ROKK.

valley_parade · « **Reply #198 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 08:01 »

Quote from: KimJongSick on 15 Nov 2007, 03:35

I'll drink to that, New Person!

Also, WHY THE HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE NOT TELLING ME HOW BEAUTIFUL MY KAY IS. HOP TO IT.

*shrug* I guess I find acoustic guitars boring. They pretty much all look the same and have a big hole in the middle.

Chad K. · « **Reply #199 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 08:03 »

Quote from: jeph on 13 Nov 2007, 20:08

Now that you can get Danos with proper bridges, they're pretty tempting. The guy in the Poster Children gets an INSANE guitar tone with a Dano, a HiWatt, and a Boss OD-2.

Quote from: valley_parade on 14 Nov 2007, 11:20

My new plan of attack:

I was looking at old Danelectros and Silvertones (both Dano and Kaye-made) on eBay before my last class, and some of them are on the very damn inexpensive side. I may hoard any money I get for the holidays and buy one of these.

Seriously. Goddamn.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1962-Silvertone-1448-Guitar-Amp-in-Case_W0QQitemZ230189536750QQihZ013QQcategoryZ119094QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If you're looking for Danos - try these guys http://www.fatdawg.com

When Dano shut down in the 80's Fat Dog bought 1000's of necks and bodies, and now he sells the guitars fully put together with vintage parts and upgraded bridges for almost nothing. They also do lots of custom Dano work with upgraded pickups, bodies, etc.

For Fender guys, he did the same thing with the Fullerton Fender plant when it shut down, so you can get a fully assembled Fender strat with all vintage parts for about $300 made from Fender themselves. All it lacks is the lable. Beats a Squier, huh?

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