i was going to get some gear this week, then got hit with a $130 battery replacement. well, that there is an EHX Blurst, or a budget guitar or 2...tapper mike wrote:Dammit I need money for too many other things first.
Your next guitar?
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PurpleCatfishBettie PurpleCatfishBettie https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=211816
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- 7825 posts since 20 Jan, 2008
The repairs I need on my minivan cost more than the thing did to buy. What's more is that all my living expenses are going up while my income is going down.
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- KVRAF
- 2285 posts since 20 Dec, 2002 from The Benighted States of Trumpistan
In the same sad boat, man. Being poor takes a lot of money.tapper mike wrote:The repairs I need on my minivan cost more than the thing did to buy. What's more is that all my living expenses are going up while my income is going down.
Anyway, with that in mind, my next guitar will probably be a diddly bow. Or maybe some fret lines on a bit of oak if I'm feeling a bit megalomaniacal. I have some crap parts from beginner guitars (I'm not a hoarder -- I'm just, err, frugal), and some pretty good pups. Actually, that sounds kinda fun; I've always wanted to get into lap steel.
Good luck to all of us!
Wait... loot _then_ burn? D'oh!
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PurpleCatfishBettie PurpleCatfishBettie https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=211816
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- 3278 posts since 22 Jul, 2009
"Good luck to all of us!" -- sounds like a plan...
...has anyone heard of these Ephiphone Les Paul SL guitars? Normally, they're $99; but at the moment it seems like, depending on the dealer, they're either a) out of stock or b) priced higher. They have two 'strat-type' pickups. Poplar body. ..probably not built to last, but... $100... and that lightweight poplar probably has a cool 'smear sound' that i like...
In a youtube video, phillip mcknight was inspecting one, and noted how the bridge was already being 'pulled forward'. ...but i figure, maybe tune down to D or somesuch to mitigate that...
seems like a good companion piece to their 'les paul jr.' guitars with P90s for generally $100-$150 depending on the store, and the day of the week...
based on experience with one of those P90 Jr. guitars, i'm not expecting good tuners in the SL guitars, but the sound of single coils in lightweight body, for that price by a name brand is intriguing...
the color selection is pretty cool too, including a sort of seafoam green, and a sky blue. if memory serves, there's also basic black, and then a couple of 'bursts' to round out the lineup...
oh, there's a 'mustard' one too: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ ... sl&index=1
...has anyone heard of these Ephiphone Les Paul SL guitars? Normally, they're $99; but at the moment it seems like, depending on the dealer, they're either a) out of stock or b) priced higher. They have two 'strat-type' pickups. Poplar body. ..probably not built to last, but... $100... and that lightweight poplar probably has a cool 'smear sound' that i like...
In a youtube video, phillip mcknight was inspecting one, and noted how the bridge was already being 'pulled forward'. ...but i figure, maybe tune down to D or somesuch to mitigate that...
seems like a good companion piece to their 'les paul jr.' guitars with P90s for generally $100-$150 depending on the store, and the day of the week...
based on experience with one of those P90 Jr. guitars, i'm not expecting good tuners in the SL guitars, but the sound of single coils in lightweight body, for that price by a name brand is intriguing...
the color selection is pretty cool too, including a sort of seafoam green, and a sky blue. if memory serves, there's also basic black, and then a couple of 'bursts' to round out the lineup...
oh, there's a 'mustard' one too: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ ... sl&index=1
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- KVRist
- 37 posts since 17 Oct, 2017 from Washington, D.C.
Well. I said above my next would be another Reverend. But stuff happens. I just got a used Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin II. Wasn't looking but saw it, set up was perfect, low action with no buzzing. Guessing 5-10 years old (their serial numbers are not informative but there is a little yellowing of the finish).
I have one of these version I, without the cut-a-way, and just the 1 pickup, but I've been increasingly playing lead and actually using those upper notes. Not sure I'll keep the other one. So hard, they're both excellent guitars.
I have one of these version I, without the cut-a-way, and just the 1 pickup, but I've been increasingly playing lead and actually using those upper notes. Not sure I'll keep the other one. So hard, they're both excellent guitars.
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PurpleCatfishBettie PurpleCatfishBettie https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=211816
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I debated long and hard about buying a Kingpin. I used to be a huge Godin fan and owned three. Freeway SA, ACM, LR Baggs. I still dream of the LR Baggs model.
Right now it's all about them pups. I want Charlie Christians in my Eddie Durham Signature 16' box.
Fortunately serveral CC type pup makers are now building them as replacements for humbucker and P90 mounts.
Right now it's all about them pups. I want Charlie Christians in my Eddie Durham Signature 16' box.
Fortunately serveral CC type pup makers are now building them as replacements for humbucker and P90 mounts.
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- KVRist
- 37 posts since 17 Oct, 2017 from Washington, D.C.
It sounds nice. More vintagey sound than most of my stuff... lol even the legit vintage stuff I have.Xiangqi wrote:ooh, you have the P90s? hollowbody... it's got to sound great!...
Nice.tapper mike wrote:I debated long and hard about buying a Kingpin. I used to be a huge Godin fan and owned three. Freeway SA, ACM, LR Baggs. I still dream of the LR Baggs model.
Right now it's all about them pups. I want Charlie Christians in my Eddie Durham Signature 16' box.
Fortunately serveral CC type pup makers are now building them as replacements for humbucker and P90 mounts.
My two Godins play like butter. I mostly play electric and they play just like any electric with hybrid acoustic/electric strings. But still of course, they sound fine unplugged so they're great for getting more practice in. Late night, early, whatever.bharris22 wrote:I have had a Godin Multiac Jazz for about 16 years now and love it. Such a well-built guitar, and plays like butter.
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- KVRAF
- 2040 posts since 15 Aug, 2012 from Australia
whenever I play butter, my wife gets cross and I wind up needing a bath. it doesn’t bother my tinnitus for some reason but it’s hell having to clean tht drippy shit out of my stomp boxes.
I'm tired of being insane. I'm going outsane for some fresh air.
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- KVRAF
- 7825 posts since 20 Jan, 2008
And hear I was expecting to read of your latest acquisition Werp
Come on guys think of what you really want for Christmas. This thread is dying too fast.
Come on guys think of what you really want for Christmas. This thread is dying too fast.
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- KVRAF
- 2040 posts since 15 Aug, 2012 from Australia
Latest two thentapper mike wrote:And hear I was expecting to read of your latest acquisition Werp
Come on guys think of what you really want for Christmas. This thread is dying too fast.
I'm tired of being insane. I'm going outsane for some fresh air.
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- KVRAF
- 7825 posts since 20 Jan, 2008
Damn I love me an LP custom. Of all the LP's I've loved, lusted, slept with or married Customs will forever be etched in my soul.
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- 107 posts since 5 Aug, 2009
Nice guitars, Werp. Especially, that first one.
Agree, completely, tapper mike, a Les Paul Custom is in a class by itself. Of my 4 Les Paul guitars, the Custom just stands out.
That said, I'm a Gibson person. So, to me, Gibson, as a whole, is in a class by itself. I think if someone can't get something good out of a Gibson, it must be user error.
Just a few days ago, a Gibson basher, in a another thread informed me there is a price mark-up because of what they are, and the name they carry.
I make every effort to not get pulled into needless debates, or unnecessary arguments. Especially, when I'm right...haha. So, I let it pass, when I was actually thinking, "so...things in the world that are better often times cost more? Who would have thought?"
Ok, back to the spirit of the thread, this is my latest:
https://srorg-soundreview.netdna-ssl.co ... d-zero.jpg
That's a stock photo from the internet, not my exact one.
If anyone else is interested in one, they are on closeout, here:
https://www.americanmusical.com/ItemSea ... o--srcin-1
There have been some harsh reviews of the Firebird Zero. In my opinion, the bad reviews are unfounded.
The pickups and bridge are the most criticized.
The pickups are not muddy. They have clarity, without any harsh highs.
Granted, it depends on what gear you play through, and how it's set-up.
If you really don't like the sound, or want to try something else, it has the Quick Connect system. So, any other Gibson pickups with Quick Connect can be easily installed.
Some have said the the one-piece bridge/tailpiece leans too far forward with string tension, and that leads to not being able to get the action low enough.
I didn't have that problem, even though I like really low action and small strings...nothing larger than a 9, and I've even got 8's on one guitar, and a couple packs of 7's around here somewhere.
In regards to the action, I judge any guitar against itself. You can't really judge a Firebird Zero against a multi-thousand dollar Les Paul Custom.
Lastly, some have questioned, what they call, the odd-shaped body.
Overall, it's not too different from a non-reverse Firebird. It wasn't at all cumbersome to play, and, was actually comfortable partly due to it's thin body. Meaning, it sets against your body well, if that makes sense.
Concluding my mini-review, in spite of all the Gibson bashing that goes on, I'd give it a 2
It's certainly unbeatable at that price. I'd recommend anyone interested give it a shot, and try one.
Agree, completely, tapper mike, a Les Paul Custom is in a class by itself. Of my 4 Les Paul guitars, the Custom just stands out.
That said, I'm a Gibson person. So, to me, Gibson, as a whole, is in a class by itself. I think if someone can't get something good out of a Gibson, it must be user error.
Just a few days ago, a Gibson basher, in a another thread informed me there is a price mark-up because of what they are, and the name they carry.
I make every effort to not get pulled into needless debates, or unnecessary arguments. Especially, when I'm right...haha. So, I let it pass, when I was actually thinking, "so...things in the world that are better often times cost more? Who would have thought?"
Ok, back to the spirit of the thread, this is my latest:
https://srorg-soundreview.netdna-ssl.co ... d-zero.jpg
That's a stock photo from the internet, not my exact one.
If anyone else is interested in one, they are on closeout, here:
https://www.americanmusical.com/ItemSea ... o--srcin-1
There have been some harsh reviews of the Firebird Zero. In my opinion, the bad reviews are unfounded.
The pickups and bridge are the most criticized.
The pickups are not muddy. They have clarity, without any harsh highs.
Granted, it depends on what gear you play through, and how it's set-up.
If you really don't like the sound, or want to try something else, it has the Quick Connect system. So, any other Gibson pickups with Quick Connect can be easily installed.
Some have said the the one-piece bridge/tailpiece leans too far forward with string tension, and that leads to not being able to get the action low enough.
I didn't have that problem, even though I like really low action and small strings...nothing larger than a 9, and I've even got 8's on one guitar, and a couple packs of 7's around here somewhere.
In regards to the action, I judge any guitar against itself. You can't really judge a Firebird Zero against a multi-thousand dollar Les Paul Custom.
Lastly, some have questioned, what they call, the odd-shaped body.
Overall, it's not too different from a non-reverse Firebird. It wasn't at all cumbersome to play, and, was actually comfortable partly due to it's thin body. Meaning, it sets against your body well, if that makes sense.
Concluding my mini-review, in spite of all the Gibson bashing that goes on, I'd give it a 2
It's certainly unbeatable at that price. I'd recommend anyone interested give it a shot, and try one.