Signature gear where you don't like the artist
- KVRAF
- 6052 posts since 16 Aug, 2017 from UK
All of it, it's mostly marketing, it's not that I dislike anyone.
I also understand fans wanting to emulate or get closer to their idols.
What is to be gained?
Why pay more?
Is there something special about signature hardware products? Is it 95% a production model? They're usually derived from them.
Would buying a Slash Gibson make you play and sound like him? (He used a LP copy for AFD.)
I've seen several individuals with signature plugins and endorsements at multiple companies, it's an income, part of their job, selling themselves and hyping a product. Hype.
NS10 clones, 7" passive speakers, costing hundreds more than a pair of modern designed, powered HS 8's. Surely they have been superseded with decades of advancements in technology. Classic.
Look at so called "influencers" who have become rich through social media, projecting a fake reality that looks perfection, who wouldn't want some of that? Image.
I recall a YouTuber saying "amp sims are a pile of steaming do do". Now, he promotes them in his videos, been missing out on a large part of the market. Monetized.
The day I see a artist using their signature software exclusively, live and in the studio, is the day when my opinion might change.
But, I also understand an artist giving a product their stamp of legitimate approval.
SALES
End of rant.
I also understand fans wanting to emulate or get closer to their idols.
What is to be gained?
Why pay more?
Is there something special about signature hardware products? Is it 95% a production model? They're usually derived from them.
Would buying a Slash Gibson make you play and sound like him? (He used a LP copy for AFD.)
I've seen several individuals with signature plugins and endorsements at multiple companies, it's an income, part of their job, selling themselves and hyping a product. Hype.
NS10 clones, 7" passive speakers, costing hundreds more than a pair of modern designed, powered HS 8's. Surely they have been superseded with decades of advancements in technology. Classic.
Look at so called "influencers" who have become rich through social media, projecting a fake reality that looks perfection, who wouldn't want some of that? Image.
I recall a YouTuber saying "amp sims are a pile of steaming do do". Now, he promotes them in his videos, been missing out on a large part of the market. Monetized.
The day I see a artist using their signature software exclusively, live and in the studio, is the day when my opinion might change.
But, I also understand an artist giving a product their stamp of legitimate approval.
SALES
End of rant.
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- KVRer
- 12 posts since 24 Apr, 2020
- KVRAF
- 6052 posts since 16 Aug, 2017 from UK
Watched a video last night with Nuno explaining the origins of the guitar. This guy deserves more recognition.
I'm surprised how expensive the top models are. The N2 seems more affordable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEUIyAVi41w
- KVRAF
- 11001 posts since 15 Apr, 2019 from Nowhere
It's basically a shredding guitar on the surface, but I was really surprised at how versatile it, and it has coil taps, so quite a few variations in sound. Can't remember what the pickups are, but it cleaned up really well on the neck pickup settings.
- Beware the Quoth
- 33462 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
Does a Barbie keyboard count?
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
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- addled muppet weed
- 106511 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
no, you want the calculator.
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- KVRAF
- 6827 posts since 20 Jan, 2008
...Come to think of it I've never seen Hello Kitty play her signature squier ever.
Dell Vostro i9 64GB Ram Windows 11 Pro, Cubase, Bitwig, Mixcraft Guitar Pod Go, Linntrument Nektar P1, Novation Launchpad
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- KVRAF
- 6827 posts since 20 Jan, 2008
I had a Kramer American Stagemaster Custom Deluxe that was selling around $3K back in the 80's won it in a poker game. Way too heavy and big for me, amazing tone. I also had a Baretta and a Pacer. Because I had more money than sense. I didn't think of the later two as being anything outstanding.medienhexer wrote: ↑Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:03 am
Then there’s the Richie Sambora strat with those star inlays. Didn’t like Bon Jovi in the 90s, but I‘ve come around. Don’t care for the guitar anymore but it was something to obsess about back then.
Gibson decided to start selling Kramer guitars again as they owned the name for about 15 years now. (I think) and they are bringing back the "Jersey Star" They can't call it the Sambora signature as Sambora cut a deal with Fender and they (Kramer, Gibson) lost the signature rights.
It's funny but the only one of the current lineup that really catches my ear is the striker.
Dell Vostro i9 64GB Ram Windows 11 Pro, Cubase, Bitwig, Mixcraft Guitar Pod Go, Linntrument Nektar P1, Novation Launchpad
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- KVRAF
- 3705 posts since 25 Mar, 2006 from The city by the bay
Let's see how old you really are...
I never really played one and as I've aged I probably don't have the same opinion of his music that I once had, but as long as we're playing...
I never really played one and as I've aged I probably don't have the same opinion of his music that I once had, but as long as we're playing...
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an-electric-heart an-electric-heart https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=182734
- KVRAF
- 2505 posts since 13 Jun, 2008 from Napier,New Zealand
I personally think it's extremely lame for a guitarist to play another guitarists' signature guitar. There's nothing lamer than a guitarist in a metal band playing a Dimebag Washburn.
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excuse me please excuse me please https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=427648
- KVRAF
- 1631 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
As long as they don't promote dead artists who did not ask for the attention other artists never got...and never will... I'm fine with it.