Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 156924 times)

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4350 on:** 04 Jan 2013, 22:03 »

Fucking silver Explorer with binding and coil tap. God damn it, and I just got a bunch of grant money I was gonna put in savings. There goes that plan.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4351 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 06:11 »

IIRC, that's actually not silver, it's "TV Silver". Mildly transparent. They did a run of guitars in TV pelham, too.

Epiphone, you bitches is crazy.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4352 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 07:32 »

Yeah, Sweetwater still has an SC custom in TV Pelham with a lyre trem. It looks wonderful.

Aghhghgdhs I need to not buy more guitars I can't even play the one I have

Patrick · « **Reply #4353 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 08:32 »

So by "TV" finishes they mean it is some other color in meat-life but when you take pic-a-tures of it with old cameras it looks like what they want it to?

valley_parade · « **Reply #4354 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 09:28 »

Nah dude, just sort of transparent. Like the TV yellow LP Juniors back in the day.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4355 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 18:34 »

I think that was the gist of TV Yellow, at least. It was supposed to look white on B&W TVs without washing out. I think TV Silver/Pelham/etc. is just a way of mimicing the thin paint on the early TV Yellow guitars. It's not transparent so much as thin; you can see the mahogany grain show through. I think the reason some people say it looks cheap is that like a lot of rattlecanned guitars, they don't use a grain filler to make the finish smooth before painting.

Patrick · « **Reply #4356 on:** 06 Jan 2013, 16:05 »

I never understood that shit. I like woodgrain.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4357 on:** 07 Jan 2013, 06:57 »

Quote from: TheCollyWolly on 05 Jan 2013, 18:34

I think that was the gist of TV Yellow, at least. It was supposed to look white on B&W TVs without washing out.

That was exactly what Gibson's intention was. 10 points to Ravenclaw!

Lummer · « **Reply #4358 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 10:21 »

http://www.fender.com/series/pawn-shop/

New Fender Pawn Shop series up. wat u think bros?!

Kwaping · « **Reply #4359 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 10:52 »

Super-Sonic and Reverse Jaguar Bass are doable. Don't much care for the others.

(Edited for clarity.)

valley_parade · « **Reply #4360 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 12:50 »

Yeah I sorta want a Bass VI. More likely, I'd go with a Blacktop baritone Tele first.

Also, that new Mustang bass is gorgeous in white.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #4361 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 13:31 »

The Jaguar VI has been on my dream list for ten years or so.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4362 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 14:40 »

Okay, clue me in, what makes the Bass VI so awesome?

IDMG · « **Reply #4363 on:** 10 Jan 2013, 21:50 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 10 Jan 2013, 14:40

Okay, clue me in, what makes the Bass VI so awesome?

Disintegration by The Cure.

Patrick · « **Reply #4364 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 01:10 »

Every Beatles song where Paul did not play bass, you heard a Bass VI.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4365 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 08:10 »

Okay, so I got:

- Beatles
- Doom metal
- The Cure

Not very versatile, is it?

idontunderstand · « **Reply #4366 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 08:20 »

I just think it looks awesome. Jack Bruce played one in early Cream, though I dunno if it is featured on any of the records. Also, a high B and high E string without a huge goofy neck? Gimme gimme gimme.

Bearer · « **Reply #4367 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 08:32 »

My bassist would be excited as all hell if I showed up one day with that thing...

Patrick · « **Reply #4368 on:** 11 Jan 2013, 17:11 »

I would flip my shit if Matt walked into band practice one day and told me he had a surprise for me and the surprise turned out to be a Bass VI.

I would seriously fucking flip my shit, just take it with a spatula and *flip*

IDMG · « **Reply #4369 on:** 12 Jan 2013, 17:31 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 11 Jan 2013, 08:10

Okay, so I got:

- Beatles
- Doom metal
- The Cure

Not very versatile, is it?

Beatles, Doom and The Cure is all that matters

But also these assholes.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4370 on:** 13 Jan 2013, 19:11 »

Lost in all this Fender Pawn Shop gobbledygook, check out THIS reissue:

Should street somewhere between $225-250. Kinda REALLY want.

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Other features include a vintage-style bridge with chrome plate made on the actual machine used to produce the original parts half a century ago

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4371 on:** 14 Jan 2013, 09:21 »

That mustang bass looks like the stuff of dreams.

IDMG · « **Reply #4372 on:** 17 Jan 2013, 19:35 »

Just got a Triangle-spec Big Muff from the guy who made my custom Bass RAT. Fuck that thing sounds good.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4373 on:** 17 Jan 2013, 20:44 »

Fuck yeah, my muff clone is build like a triangle, too.

Melodic · « **Reply #4374 on:** 18 Jan 2013, 12:21 »

I've been meaning to replace my Big Muff Pi for a while now, because it's basically a huge piece of shit that sounds good sometimes. I was thinking of getting a Stomp Under Foot Civil War clone or a Devi Ever fuzz if I'm feeling stupid.

Radical AC · « **Reply #4375 on:** 19 Jan 2013, 01:44 »

Stomp Under Foot has like ridiculous waiting times, unless you pay more for used. I kind of want to get into DIY so I was looking at a GGG Tuned Muff kit to start out. DIY is so affordable and looks cool, I might get hooked.

Lummer · « **Reply #4376 on:** 19 Jan 2013, 02:33 »

My Strat can, and will, kick your Strat's ass.

Patrick · « **Reply #4377 on:** 19 Jan 2013, 10:13 »

I didn't know such a thing as the bass RAT existed, and now I need one. I've been needing a good bass fuzz for a while, because for some songs, I need a bit more growl than I'm getting.

IDMG · « **Reply #4378 on:** 19 Jan 2013, 15:20 »

Quote from: Patrick on 19 Jan 2013, 10:13

I didn't know such a thing as the bass RAT existed, and now I need one. I've been needing a good bass fuzz for a while, because for some songs, I need a bit more growl than I'm getting.

Mine was a custom job. Diode clipping-selector plus a clean blend. sounds like this:
https://soundcloud.com/steven-broka/dirge-rat-demo

Patrick · « **Reply #4379 on:** 19 Jan 2013, 19:22 »

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck how do I obtain one of these? I'm playing a P Bass with a Duncan Quarter Pound pup, fucker's got tons of output. This pedal plus the ending of "Color Wheels of Evil" would kick so much ass live, holy shiiiiit

IDMG · « **Reply #4380 on:** 19 Jan 2013, 22:53 »

http://www.ilovefuzz.com/viewtopic.php?f=197&t=26119

Username skullservant on ilovefuzz.com. Not sure if he's taking orders now or not, but probably doesn't hurt to ask. say you want a Bass Rat like "gardenofthedead's". Will cost $120 (more if you don't want a plain grey enclosure).

Kwaping · « **Reply #4381 on:** 22 Jan 2013, 09:09 »

Lummer: Nice strat! I believe you are correct, it can kick my strat's ass.

Radical AC: I taught myself how to solder so I could do DIY pedal builds, but I haven't done one yet. I'm nervous about building something then not liking it. There is basically zero resale value on a DIY pedal, because nobody trusts some random guy with an iron. Take that into account when deciding to build or buy.

IDMG · « **Reply #4382 on:** 23 Jan 2013, 07:48 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 22 Jan 2013, 09:09

Radical AC: I taught myself how to solder so I could do DIY pedal builds, but I haven't done one yet. I'm nervous about building something then not liking it. There is basically zero resale value on a DIY pedal, because nobody trusts some random guy with an iron. Take that into account when deciding to build or buy.

Unless you're buying red-dot NKT275 transistors that have residue of Hendrix's semen on them, how much money could you possibly lose? Components are cheap as hell.

And yeah, you're gonna make stuff you don't like. You learn by fucking up and knowing what not to fuck up next time.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4383 on:** 23 Jan 2013, 08:55 »

Yeah, but 98% of the time, DIYers are talking about pedal kits and not sourcing out the individual components and building from complete scratch. You are correct that the individual components are very cheap, but the kits still have profit margins built in and are not nearly as cheap. That's where my fear of diminished resale value comes in.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4384 on:** 23 Jan 2013, 11:06 »

Yeah, if you're not concerned about resale value, then there is basically no reason to not do it.

In other news, a guitar I paid $900 for a year ago is now on clearance for under $600. Speaking of crappy resale value...

Akima · « **Reply #4385 on:** 23 Jan 2013, 13:59 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 22 Jan 2013, 09:09

Radical AC: I taught myself how to solder so I could do DIY pedal builds, but I haven't done one yet. I'm nervous about building something then not liking it. There is basically zero resale value on a DIY pedal, because nobody trusts some random guy with an iron. Take that into account when deciding to build or buy.

Learning to build electronics is just like learning to play an instrument. If you never start because you're afraid you'll suck at the beginning (and you will) you will never make any progress. I'm just saying...

Kwaping · « **Reply #4386 on:** 23 Jan 2013, 15:59 »

It's not about being afraid that I suck. I know how that goes. It's that I don't want to purchase a kit, build it, realize I don't even like the sound the pedal makes and then not being able to sell it. I'd rather buy a used pedal that I can flip for nearly the same price I paid if I don't like it.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #4387 on:** 23 Jan 2013, 16:24 »

https://www.facebook.com/notes/drive-by-truckers/stolen-baxendale-acoustic-the-blue-note-in-columbia-mo/10151334599677347

Longshot that this will help at all, but I'm a giant DBT fan and used to live here. Keep a lookout, yall

Lummer · « **Reply #4388 on:** 24 Jan 2013, 00:39 »

Quote from: Akima on 23 Jan 2013, 13:59

Quote from: Kwaping on 22 Jan 2013, 09:09
Radical AC: I taught myself how to solder so I could do DIY pedal builds, but I haven't done one yet. I'm nervous about building something then not liking it. There is basically zero resale value on a DIY pedal, because nobody trusts some random guy with an iron. Take that into account when deciding to build or buy.
Learning to build electronics is just like learning to play an instrument. If you never start because you're afraid you'll suck at the beginning (and you will) you will never make any progress. I'm just saying...

The company Build Your Own Clone make some pretty cheap kits, who most people should find fairly easy. They have a simple boost pedal called the "Confidence Boost" (natch), which they recommend people start out on.
That said, I've built two of them and both sounded a bit odd.

Radical AC · « **Reply #4389 on:** 24 Jan 2013, 02:28 »

My father has a soldering kit and a huge workspace, so I am going to order parts now and wait for spring when it isnt 0F to do some work. I was actually going to start soldering some of those radioshack starter kits because my girlfriend is assistant manager and can get stuff for really cheap. Then I was going to move on to making my own patch cables for the board I am assembling. Do a beginners pedal (BYOC sounds like a good place to start), the GGG tuned muff (which is the same thing as the bluebeard that a guy sells for three times the price assembled and in a cool enclosure), and finally the madbean cavedweller. I figure if I dont like it at that point I dont like it, but I have always had an interest in learning ham radio stuff as well and this would help me understand that more too.

Speaking of wait lists I am on the SUF list for either a 2247 or VRH, and will probably get the latter. I am also on the list for an echoczar with the angelbaby and looking at a four year wait time, so I MAY get it when I am thirty. Still havent pulled the trigger on the KoT. Money isnt good enough to pick that up right now.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4390 on:** 24 Jan 2013, 07:17 »

Funny, I did the same thing - started with radio shack-type kits and then started making my own patch cables. As previously noted, I haven't yet made the leap to DIY pedals. I'm actually signed up to get one of Devi Ever's Console I devices and I'm probably going to order a DIY cartridge. I figure the worst part of building pedals is the jacks and switches, so that leaves only the fun stuff.

In regards to the KoT, I found it really cut bass when engaged. I didn't like that at all, but it's probably a good thing in a band context. I replaced it with a Barber LTD SR and am "completely satisfied". Check out the new Barber Gain Changer as well - dirt cheap and very versatile.

Patrick · « **Reply #4391 on:** 24 Jan 2013, 14:22 »

Quote from: boneykingofnowhere on 23 Jan 2013, 16:24

https://www.facebook.com/notes/drive-by-truckers/stolen-baxendale-acoustic-the-blue-note-in-columbia-mo/10151334599677347

Longshot that this will help at all, but I'm a giant DBT fan and used to live here. Keep a lookout, yall

Apparently they don't have the guitar in hand yet but they've got a great lead so far!

valley_parade · « **Reply #4392 on:** 25 Jan 2013, 11:33 »

So I played on one of these bad boys at a shop yesterday:

Actually it was the P90 version. But man, I frigging loved it.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4393 on:** 25 Jan 2013, 11:48 »

I'm definitely over hollow/semi-hollow, but P90s have my attention! Also... I have no tele.

What do you guys think of a tele with a p90 in the bridge and a mini-hum in the neck? I'm in love with mini-hums.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4394 on:** 26 Jan 2013, 05:40 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 25 Jan 2013, 11:48

What do you guys think of... a p90... and a mini-hum

Sounds vaguely familiar..

Oh yeah, that guy. APPROVED.

Bearer · « **Reply #4395 on:** 26 Jan 2013, 07:19 »

Best part about my Firebird is that having the mini-humbucker in the bridge along with the tremelo means I can jam the fuck out to Cortez the Killer.

Melodic · « **Reply #4396 on:** 26 Jan 2013, 13:17 »

guys i have a confession

i basically think all fender guitars are ugly as shit. i'm really sorry.

riccostar · « **Reply #4397 on:** 28 Jan 2013, 18:10 »

Quote from: Melodic on 26 Jan 2013, 13:17

guys i have a confession

i basically think all fender guitars are ugly as shit. i'm really sorry.

Wh-what?

Why?

Patrick · « **Reply #4398 on:** 28 Jan 2013, 21:30 »

Quote from: Melodic on 26 Jan 2013, 13:17

guys i have a confession

i basically think all fender guitars are ugly as shit. i'm really sorry.

YEAH WELL YOU SMELL LIKE FARTS

IDMG · « **Reply #4399 on:** 30 Jan 2013, 07:59 »

While we're professing blasphemies:

I've never played a Gibson I'd pay money for (And I've played some rather... ambitiously priced ones), I think Marshall Amps are shitty, and while I don't hate them I don't understand the hype behind the classic Ampeg SVTs.

On that note, I don't know that I've played a 'British-voiced' amp that I've actually enjoyed.

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