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nix808 - Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:16 pm

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I was wondering if folks would like to post their next guitar links?
I'm happy with my quiver, but just like guitars
I look at these ones(unconventional)->
http://www.starrlabs.com/products/ztars/baby-z
http://music.yamaha.com/products/main.html?productId=189
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275864
Also demos of your make would be cool too:) if you like

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nix808 - Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:33 pm

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SynthAxe

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Ian B - Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:35 pm

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I'm not looking to buy (yet) another guitar, but I'm having a hard time keeping my visa debit card away from this http://www.skylarkguitars.com/skylark-roundback-cutaway-nylon-strung-classical-acoustic-guitar-1431-0.html

If I hadn't got a lovely Richwood Artist Series RG-18-CE acoustic, I'd be all over the above, but as the Richwood doesn't get played as much as it deserves, that situation would be even worse if I got a second acoustic.

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nix808 - Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:57 pm

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That looks sweet. I should buy my Dad another classical as I wrecked his by putting too high gauge strings. I have one other acoustic, a dreanought, this one ->
http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=73&CollectionID=9
My latest guitar is an ibanez soundgear 6 string bass->
http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBASR506
I have Gloss Black. You'll regret it if you ask for audio

Maybe if you go through an acoustic phase it would be justified. I know I go through phases creatively.

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Ian B - Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:11 pm

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I keep my acoustic downstairs just to mess about on when I don't feel like setting up my electrics/amps/fx upstairs. It's a shame as it's too good a guitar to be just used so sparingly.

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siriusbliss - Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:29 pm

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Menzer Metheny model harp guitar...



G

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nix808 - Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:42 am

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that looks interesting
http://www.sendspace.com/file/z5ylqu
here is some acoustic noodling with guitar rig
what's the link btw, i thought about making an electric harp

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benjamind - Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:51 am

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My next guitars (I never owned any to begin with) will not be in the hardware realm, but rather in the software realm.

They will be personally crafted by Efflam Le Bivic of Mokafix Audio, and will be available to all

Hopefully some time in the not too distant future

Ben

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vespers75 - Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:24 am

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I just bought this one last month:
http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/model-GRGA32


So I'm not looking to buy any other new guitars at the moment.

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robojam - Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:10 am

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I might just do some work on my bass - new pickups, heftier bridge, etc.

If I buy something new though I might go for one of these:

http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/model-S7420

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nix808 - Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:13 pm

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I've got this RG->
http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/model-RG321MH
Fitted with a GK3 midi pickup
The smoked chrome is a nice touch. It plays beautiful.
4 RoboJam ->
http://www.leoquan.com/html/bass1details.html

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oBEATz - Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:40 pm

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Next guitar? Oh, c'mon... this never ends, don't remind me bout that.
I just recently been searching for a good Fender Telecaster but couldn't get my hands on that much guitars. So I tried a Diego Telly - that was better than every Fender I touched till then. So it was not a big step to make from Diego to Duesenberg and grabbed a Starplayer TV that just blew me away. No Telly... totally differnt guitar, so I had to sleep one more night to be sure I really wanted that Starplayer - and bought it the next day.
But like I already mentioned... it doesn't to be the end of the line. I am addicted to guitars! Currently I am getting more and more interested in Gibson Firebird IIIs. Ever tried to get your hands on one of those? Only 60ies made around oO. So even if could afford a Firebird I still had no Telly and so the whole thing starts again.
So I really don't want to think about guitars anymore. I should do some more picking and tuning the ones I already have

Cheers,
Ope

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nix808 - Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:41 pm

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Guitars surely are morish !
Maybe to a point though, I mean maybe I am finally happy not to get any more( ihave 8 i think).
I have a newish Mexican Tele. I picked it up because I wanted lightning action. It was after playing a vintage Hoffner, man that funky guitar has killer action. The tele is good but that one is so low. My uncle in law won't sell though.
I'll check you're makes, thanks for the leads
I have a 70s(I think) Japanese(I think!)Les Paul copy with Seymour Duncans in it now. It's the one i've done most work on. It's sweet, light coloured fiddleback and sanded the sunburst out.

It's a pity we can't play each other's guitars

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surferman - Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:04 pm

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New guitar??? not really. old guitar but new to me.

1984 Hamer Prototype II.

Just got it.

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nix808 - Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:09 pm

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it has nice lines
Looks like it's been looked after. Hope you lap up playing it!

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robojam - Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:21 pm

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Yep, that's one of the things I had in mind.

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hibidy - Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:33 pm

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I was all set to order one of these until I had nearly 2000 dollars worth of roof damage that had to be fixed....

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oBEATz - Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:48 pm

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Seems like I am going to get a 65-ish Vox Challenger within the next few weeks or so. I will post some pics as soon as possible

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Ian B - Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:08 am

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This is wrong on so many levels (which is probably why it appeals to me so much ) ..............I'm sorely tempted to take a punt at that price.

http://www.skylarkguitars.com/skylark-wooden-roundback-with-f-holes-steel-strung-1354-0.html

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Melkor - Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:17 am

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At this point i really want a butterscotch Tele ...... as unadorned as possible.

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Redmerkurii - Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:30 am

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Boooooyaaaaah! Come to daddy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LM7GUfryoY

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nix808 - Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:34 pm

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That sucks hibidy, hope you don't have to put the Charvel on hold too long. I'm curious why you pick it over a strat?
Ian B, I can't believe they can make for 70 pounds. Nice find, thanks.
Redmerkurii, hehe! I haven't seen that one before. Did you see the misa digital? hot damn!
I wish I had held out a couple of months after I bought the tele. I saw a natural one within my budget in Hobart. Mine is black. That's the finish I would like too, natural or butterscotch. I guess i could dress it if I got keen. hmm maybe not!
I have one of those badass bass bridges on a bass I built and have lent to a friend. It's so nice
I google Vox challenger

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hibidy - Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:38 pm

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I have a strat

It's one of these



I really like it but I've had some issues of late (will require research)

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Download SOphist - Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:48 pm

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i'm gonna buy me a selmer / maccaferri model jazz clone, probably a gitane d-500 ( http://www.thomann.de/pt/gitane_dg500.htm ).

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Cordelia - Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:33 pm

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The guitar I want is a Reverend Double Agent II in black:
http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/guitars/bolt_on_series/double_agent_II.html

But I don't need it at all of course.

I'd also like to get a 12 string electric. I don't like the feel of Rics in general, I might go for another Phantom, a PH 12:
http://www.phantomguitars.com/phantom.html

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xtp - Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:43 pm

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This is my current Project. I guess it qualifies as my next Guitar.


It is a Les Paul type circuit in a Fender body. The pickups are 1968 P90s.

I am just about to order a maple neck with a ebony fretboard. All of the hardware [trem,jack,tuners etc] and knobs are going to be replaced with black themed ones.

I am going to put a oem Earvana compensated nut on it as well.

I am getting the sound I want out of the neck pickup but the bridge pickup I am going to move 20mm closer to the neck, which means I have to router a new pickguard and shield it.

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susiwong - Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:36 pm

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This one.

Never been a big PRS fan, too many compromises for my taste.
But this is different, David Grissom's signature model DGT.
The guy's got taste - he spec'd all the right little tweaks, basically it's a McCarty with the great PRS trem, nitro finish, special neck, Alnico II PUs, dual volume / single tone, perfectly tweaked tone / bleed caps ...
And the gold top finish suits perfectly imho.
One of these days ...
Cheers,
susiwong

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Ian B - Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:37 pm

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£70? It wasn't that long ago I took a punt on a V copy at £40, and that included a small 10 watt amp. The guitar has since been given away, but the amp is still used downstairs.

These budget guitars are my forte, tho' I couldn't in all honesty recommend anyone buy one without being prepared to spend more on a full setup to get the best out of them.

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susiwong - Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:06 pm

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surferman,
nice one !
Those old Hamers were something special.
How much did you pay for it ?
Cheers,
susiwong

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hibidy - Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:08 pm

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haha! All I had to do was see the photo of the triplebucker and knew it was a hamer

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susiwong - Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:10 pm

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That's where Burgerking got the idea from.
Cheers,
susiwong

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GaryG - Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:02 am

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I *hate* the positioning of the controls on a strat so that could well be my worst nightmare. But, I have to say, it looks really cool.

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generalstargazer - Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:14 am

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I think this is the wrong forum to talk about guitars. If you are a member of harmonycentral.com you'll probably get hundreds of replies

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dubbelQ - Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:26 am

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A Gibson but not sure yet which one of them. But one with 490R and 498T pick-ups. And new better bassguitar. Better than the crappy cheap yamahabass I got now. I want this one: http://www.thomann.de/se/warwick_corvette5_br.htm

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deastman - Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:36 am

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For my next guitar, I would like to get something along the lines of a high quality Les Paul, although I'm not hung up on the name brand thing. If anyone has recommendations for a non-Gibson equivalent, I'd love to hear them.

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surferman - Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:46 am

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Thanks!
$650 shipped. It's nearly perfect, all stock with an early Kahler with original case. wanted something that had a wide range of sounds.

Here is a short clip I made right after getting it. Not changing amp settings at all, One track going through doing the rhythm and switching through the pu combinations, then adding a lead track and switching through the pu combos again.


Prototype II jam

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susiwong - Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:56 am

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You're lucky I didn't see it first.
Good tones on that clip, too !
Cheers,
susiwong

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susiwong - Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:25 am

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If price is a concern let me recommend those.
http://www.thomann.de/de/gibson_les_paul_studio_limited_wbcr.htm
http://www.thomann.de/de/gibson_les_paul_studio_limited_wccr.htm
Great, classic LP tone (early LP Customs didn't have a maple top either) and if you don't like the Burstbuckers (they are fine for bluesy low gain stuff but a bit sensitive to feedback with higher gain) you should be able to trade/sell them easily for a good price.
And for PUs, nothing beats Duncan Pearly Gates for all classic Gibson tones imho.
Everybody who ever played my 03 Standard

or Tokai ES

bought a set ...
Just saying, ymmv,
susiwong

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surferman - Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:40 am

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I might know where a 82 prototype is. Doesn't have the neck pu.

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surferman - Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:48 am

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susiwong - Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:21 pm

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Hey, thanks !
Unfortunately I can't realistically pick one up atm, first priority will probably be another amp, and then, maybe in a year, said PRS, if funds allow.
My comment was meant to say "wow, nice guitar, under the right circumstances I would not hesitate myself ..., in fact, a Prototype has been on my radar ever since the 80s, and yours is a really beautiful example (the other one, too !)."
That said, I appreciate your friendly heads-up a lot !
Thank you and have fun with your new guitar,
susiwong

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surferman - Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:40 pm

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Oh I have and will. Just knew a guy trying hard to get rid of a nice prototype and took you literally.

I love me some Hamers and am always GASing for them.

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dubbelQ - Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:09 pm

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Yep that's why I dont want any burstbuckers. I want a allround guitar from clean to high gain. Those two are quite cheap and alot of guitar for that amount of money. So sure if I can't afford a more expensive one I can allways replace with some nice Seymour Duncan pick ups and sell the others. .

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xtp - Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:33 pm

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Its been a fun project so far. I had it for about a month with a cardboard pickguard and the pots/knobs and toggle switch attached to it while I decided the best way to fit it together.

Strats aren't really designed to have 4 pots, and the ones I purchased are quite a lot larger in physical size than the original ones. They only just fit.

I had to redraw the pickguard, its about 5mm higher overall to allow for the adjusting brackets for the neck P90.

I am a diehard fan of the P90, but I have always found both the SG, and the Les Paul quite uncomfortable to play, where as the Fender seems to suit my body shape.

So this is my compromise.

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robojam - Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:28 am

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I think it's definitely the right forum for guitars considering how many very experienced and knowledgeable guitarists are regulars here.

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whyterabbyt - Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:34 am

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Are you sure? After all he's been here nearly a whole 5 months, he must be pretty much an authority on KVR by now.

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robojam - Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:54 am

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You know, you're absolutely right - I didn't notice that he had a post count that had reached the hundreds!

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Mister Natural - Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:23 pm

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I think my next instrument will be a Tele . . .

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robojam - Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:17 am

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I'd recommend an LCD flat screen...

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Chuck E. Jesus - Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:03 am

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i think this is the wrong forum for smart-alecky jokes...

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robojam - Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:06 am

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Ian B - Tue May 11, 2010 8:36 am

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My next (and last for a long time) is arriving sometime tomorrow morning

A Skylark acoustic roundback electro-classical http://www.skylarkguitars.com/skylark-roundback-cutaway-electro-acoustic-nylon-string-guitar-1194-0.html I'd had my heart set on the non electric version for a while as I the idea of a all wood roundback, but the £69 difference between that and the electric persuaded me to go for the latter as it seems pups for nylon strung guitars can be a tad expensive. £311 inc hard case and delivery seems a good buy imo, tho' time will tell.

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susiwong - Tue May 11, 2010 10:04 am

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Now I envy you big time , for your ability to get along with nylons.
Unfortunately I don't, never did and never will.
And there's a lot of music played on nylon strings I really enjoy, some spanish and a lot of tex-mex and real mexican tunes.
Do yourself a favour and check out Joe Ely's "Letter To Laredo" for a grear example, Ely on steel string, Grissom on electric and steel string and especially Dutch flamenco guitarist Teye, all three together make those songs come alive beautifully ...
Check out "Gallo Del Cielo" or the title track for example.
Sorry for the OT,
susiwong

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Ian B - Tue May 11, 2010 10:10 am

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You might not eny my abiity to get along with them, I haven't played one for about 35 years This guitar is a real shot in the dark on my part and could well turn out to be a mistake tho' I'm really hoping not.

Thanks for the recommended listening, but for now, probably the last thing I need is hearing how they could/should be played

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robojam - Tue May 11, 2010 10:23 am

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Ian wears these?

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susiwong - Tue May 11, 2010 10:34 am

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The Fex - Tue May 11, 2010 10:38 am

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What is the indestructible plastic guitar which Jack White and young Jack White jump up and down on in It Might Get Loud? I want one.

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Jesse J - Tue May 11, 2010 11:05 am

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I already have a Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul with humbuckers, Les Paul with P-90 pups, a japanese Hofner copy and a Ibanez R540.

My next one will be an 335-style Jazz guitar and then an western or dreadnought acoustic guitar and then my whole guitar palette will be pretty much covered.

I've been playing for over 25 years and I don't think my collection is impressive or anything, they just stuck along the way... but it is very satisfying to have guitars to choose from when you want to fill a certain spot in the mix.

I always suggest younger guitarist, or any other musicians, to make a 20-year plan.. slowly and gradually build your setup. Like with just 80€ a month put aside for gear (earned from gigs, teaching or something music related, like selling mixtapes etc) you'd have about 20.000€ worth of gear in 20 years in your home studio. Not bad, huh?

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zerocrossing - Tue May 11, 2010 11:05 am

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It's weird. I have severe G.A.S. when it comes to synths and processors, but I rarely think about buying a new guitar. My first "real" guitar was a Rickenbacher 320 reissue. After I got better I didn't really like it and I traded it for a G&L Skyhawk (in 1980) that I still have.


In 1992 I got a Steinberger and that became my main workhorse guitar.



and 5 years later I got a Steinberger Q Bass. They must be really rare as I couldn't find a pict on line. Cool looking bass though. Anyway, I never think about getting a new one or trading one in. I'm set.

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hibidy - Tue May 11, 2010 11:10 am

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Yeah. As much as that charvel had sex appeal, I just decided I've got what I need and the trem would just get in my way (literally)

So the PRS se and the strat are the deal. I might get another pick guard and mount a different set of pickups, but the guitar will indeed stay stock. And I've decided that is that!

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Hink - Tue May 11, 2010 11:28 am

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not for me because I have one
http://cgi.ebay.com/Daion-Mark-XX-Ash-Rosewood-Ash-9pc-Neck-thru-Coil-Taps-/250629292612?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar&hash=item3a5aab8244

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stanlea - Tue May 11, 2010 12:19 pm

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I'm not really a guitar player, but for last Christmas, I bought a hollow body Höfner Verythin CT



but it was not enough, so I took a pure acoustic, Cole Clark FL1 :



A pure beauty, crafted in Australia from Bunya, a local wood.

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an-electric-heart - Tue May 11, 2010 12:40 pm

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I've got one of these:

http://www.nantelmusique.qc.ca/repository/product/D8LN.jpg

one of these:

http://www.dv247.com/assets/products/36913_l.jpg

one of these:

http://www.fretbase.com/images/uploaded/images/000/000/827/original/P_G400EB.jpg

And one of these bad boys:

http://www.dv247.com/assets/products/61489_l.jpg

The next one will be a USA Strat... I need something with single coils as I'm mellowing out with age

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an-electric-heart - Tue May 11, 2010 12:41 pm

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an-electric-heart - Tue May 11, 2010 12:42 pm

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What a retard, I quoted instead of edited

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GaryG - Tue May 11, 2010 12:52 pm

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just for when you feel like playing the right way around?



like your bass, a nice combination (natural body and fretboard, black pickguard)

I wouldn't mind a tele like that (maybe custom style, big guard, couple of buckers...)

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Chris Walton - Tue May 11, 2010 4:42 pm

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first I gotta get a job, then earn some money, and then ...


... I'm kinda torn.

Either get myself a bass guitar, finally. I'm thinking P-Bass, probably. A stingray seems appealing too, but I'd have to play more than a few minutes with one before I make that decision (mostly because of comfort).

Alternatively, build a guitar myself. Warmoth has a cool stratocaster-style body called "soloist" which has some more room up in the top frets for my fat hands . That plus a 24-fret neck and two EMG-89 (they're active humbuckers with a coil tap, so I can switch them to single-coil mode).

But, again, first I gotta get a job and some money and SOME f**king TIME and probably take care of some other projects first... grr

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Ian B - Wed May 12, 2010 2:47 am

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It arrived earlier, and while it looks fantastic (tho' very heavy ) there are issues that are almost certainly going to make me return it as not suitable.

First up, tho' this could be my not being used to nylon strung guitars, the G, B and E seem very dull and the action is far higher than I'm used to, not that I expected it to be flush to the fretboard. The biggest problem is the pup, no matter how I tried I couldn't get a balanced output across all 6 strings, the top E is noticably quieter and isn't improved much by taking off all the bottom end/middle via the inbuilt EQ.

'EDIT'

I mailed Steve at Skylark with my concerns and within minutes he'd phoned to talk about them. The upshot is, he's arranging for it to be picked up tomorrow to take it back and get their in house tech to set it up to my specs, in as far as they can with the action, new high tension strings should help. Seemingly they replace the plastic saddle with a bone one on these guitars and the variation in volume could be down to that not sitting corerctly on the piezo. All in all, this is excellent customer service imo.

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Ian B - Tue May 18, 2010 8:32 am

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It turned out the transducer was faulty on my Skylark Classical, that has been replaced along with having the saddle lowered and nut slots filed to give a better action. It seems odd that the faulty pickup wasn't spotted prior to dispatch, but there you go, it's scheduled for delivery tomorrow morning and this time, I hope it plays and sounds as good as it looks.

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tapper mike - Wed May 19, 2010 2:23 pm

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I've had all total about 100 guitars in my life.
I've got 10 currently. Honestly no more guitars unless 4 of mine break.

I've got a YRG on order and if I could ever cough up the cash I'd buy a miniZ 12 and call it at that.

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monsterbeetle - Wed May 19, 2010 2:42 pm

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If I could actually afford one, this would be my next axe:

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hibidy - Wed May 19, 2010 2:44 pm

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I love that look.

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Funkybot's Evil Twin - Wed May 19, 2010 3:17 pm

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I really want to build myself a Daphne Blue Telemaster (Jazzmaster body with Telecaster routing/hardware/wiring) and a Strat neck.

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hibidy - Wed May 19, 2010 3:25 pm

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I really just want a new guitar.....I crave it........like a drug addict

Again, I considered this.......



But I'm afraid of the FR Plus, I have a feeling that even though I'd love the way the guitar played (certain of that) I'm not sure about those pickups. But for whatever reason it is sexy as hell to me.......

Now what I'm also thinking about is building one. Strat style, with all the geeky stuff. You know, special bridge, designer tuners, different pickups in all three positions...... But I'm kinda chicken

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wetdentist - Wed May 19, 2010 3:37 pm

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i'm gonna get the JagStang that Kurt played

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monsterbeetle - Wed May 19, 2010 3:54 pm

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Don grosh actually has an electrajet that pretty much fits the telemaster description:




and this gold top is my all fav:




got to be ready to shell out 4k$ though

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hibidy - Wed May 19, 2010 4:06 pm

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sexy.

I'd have to grow longer fingers, get bigger hands, have nanobots repair my failing body, not have this money pit of a home, and loose 20 lb's before I'd consider getting one of those. But they sure are purdy

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Ian B - Fri May 28, 2010 10:48 pm

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It duly arrived and was a big improvement, tho' I'm still not 100% happy with the slightly uneven output when amplified/plugged in.

More importantly, if as Steve said, they replaced a plastric saddle with a bone one, then I've got a plastic skeleton. I removed it to see if I could get it to sit on the transducer better and couldn't resist filing a bit off the height while I was at it, and bone shouldn't file so easily. I'm still going to let my tech give it the works as it needs a slight fret dress, and bacause I perhaps filed a tad too much off the saddle, a new one. It should have been picked up yesterday but my tech never arrived as arranged, but I can wait as it's still eminently playable as is, the action barring at the 12th fret is great, it could be better still.

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GaryG - Sat May 29, 2010 1:01 am

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y'know, I think that works better. He's gone for a slightly less extreme offset shape which I suits the scratchplate shape better. Same with the 'strat;.

V.cool.

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Laguna Rising - Sat May 29, 2010 1:09 am

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Well, nothing fancy just looking for a simple Telecaster, not too expensive

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Rangtangtang - Sat May 29, 2010 1:28 am

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I picked up a new Behringer Strat for nix a while back and its good for recording but a bit lightweight for live. Iv never realy been into the Telecasters. I do need a new bass. I got samples off the old bass and that was a lot of work and I need the results to be as close as I can possibly get.

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Laguna Rising - Sat May 29, 2010 1:32 am

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Well, I'd like to have another instrument to have the freedom of experimenting with open tunings and never have to be in a hurry to switch back to standard...

Cheers

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robojam - Sun May 30, 2010 9:20 am

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Me too. Although I think I'd probably get a resonator to experiment with open tunings a lot more and do a bit more slide playing.

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rectus_dominus - Sun May 30, 2010 10:18 am

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What do you think about an Epiphone Les Paul Special 2 for a starter electric guitar?

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nix808 - Mon May 31, 2010 7:54 pm

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I think it would be nice.
The only drawback I guess is resale as it's not Gibson branded.
I have an old Japanese copy myself.
It kinda cool.
I stuck some Seymour Duncan pickups in it, so it sounds really sweet now, not for aggressive sounds, more pretty ones
This is the most successful thread I've started here
Thanks to the contributors and hoping you turn up a killer riff or 2
8D

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robojam - Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:38 am

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I think Gibson branding probably loses you more money on resale - you pay more in the first place and a recent Gibson doesn't get a high resale value like an older one. Might actually be better off with an Epiphone for resale value (less to lose).

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rectus_dominus - Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:53 am

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Fine then, I'm happy with my new long-term goal
And what do you think, how much mess is adding a 3rd pickup between the two humbuckers?

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robojam - Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:58 am

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That's something I'd leave to an experienced luthier considering you'd have to rout the body for this one.

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BERFAB - Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:59 am

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Hey all. I turn 50 today, and my wife and kids surprised me over the weekend with a pristine Fender Strat circa 1994. I've had a Mexican Strat for years, but this thing is the real deal-plays and sounds like a dream. Been playing it since I unwrapped it!

My wife knows nothing about guitars, but over the years has really gone out of her way to get me some nice stuff. A few years back she got me an Alvarez Acoustic (C-model) which is an amazing thing of beauty. She also got me the aforementioned Mexican Strat, not realizing the difference. Still a great guitar, but side by side with the American model is really no comparison.

So I'm set. Unless, of course, I hit the lottery. Then it's a PRS dragon model or a Parker Fly. Or both.

Cheers
-B

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Hink - Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:36 am

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drawback?

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robojam - Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:35 am

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xtp - Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:42 am

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Happy Birthday dude, I'm not far behind you.

What a cool present.

Its nice to have a supportive partner isn't it, my girl also shares my musical experience with me.

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nix808 - Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:07 pm

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That's peachy Berfab, hope you have a great year!
hmm hink, I was sorta thinking he maybe might like to have a Gibson in future.
The guitar doesn't sound any better or worse for the branding at the end of the day, so cool to go with whichever he fancies, sorry.
I sorta half regret going for a mexican tele. It's still very nice though, have to get it out

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hibidy - Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:28 pm

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What's next hink, a fire with a bunch of les pauls going into it?

(here it comes!)

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BERFAB - Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:40 pm

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Thanks all for the good wishes. My year is certainly off to a great start.

Cheers
-B

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hibidy - Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:09 pm

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When do we get to see pics of that '94

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Cordelia - Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:41 pm

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Jack White often plays an Airline (Supro, Valco). They used to be sold at Montgomery Wards. They're being remade, but in wood this time-
http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/

I have the Twin Tone. I love it.

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susiwong - Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:25 pm

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Turns out plans tend to change, so much for the Gold Top.
But hey, Cherry Sunburst ain't that bad either.

Couldn't resist.
My local store ordered it for me with the option of sending it back, 5 mins and the deal was perfect.
Not much to add, it's everything I expected it to be and more.
The only thing I didn't particularly like were the stock 011s, they felt good but I didn't enjoy the trem's reaction to pedal steel bends.
Went back to my usual 010s and it's smooth sailing, for some odd reason those country bends leave the trem stable now.
Would have expected the opposite ...
Anyway, wonderful guitar, best PRS ever if you are into blues, country, classic rock. Grissom succeeded 150 %, again.
Ymmv,
susiwong

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hibidy - Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:52 am

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nice. I'd have to go hardtail myself but it's interesting what you said about those country licks not being an issue. There isn't a trem stopper/sim in there by any chance is there?

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susiwong - Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:06 pm

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Thanks !
No TremStop in sight, just 5 springs.
Those bends are 95% in tune, your fingers autocompensate for the rest.
Weird however that 010s behave better than 011s ...
The only explanation I can think of right now (didn't try) - maybe removing one or two springs and tightening the remaining ones would do the trick, we're dealing with a balance of various tension curves here .
I also don't know if all springs are created equal, at least I haven't seen any selected ones yet.
But I have absolutely no experience with this style of trem.
All my 7enders are blocked ...
It's perfect now with the 010s, so I won't do any more testing atm.
Cheers,
susiwong

Btw, there is no directly comparable non-trem model atm, neck specs and electronics are exclusive. The closest equivalent would be a McCarty with nitro finish.
These PUs are really unique, especially combined with this exact combination of dual volumes, coil tap and bleed/tone caps. They completely geeked out over these details, and it paid off.
For a detailed interview check here :
http://www.tonequest.com/pdf_pubs/TQRAug08_Screen2.pdf

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