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I'm in the market for a shredstick and I want your opinion.
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If Debussey actually knew anything, it could give you some hints >:(
Duck says that ESP's = teh cool, but you'll probably do well with tons of guitars though. Why not go down to your local music store and try out a shitload of guitars for a day or so? :D
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I love ESP's myself, I own a really nice Eclipse, Black on Black, Duncan Blackout pickups. I was thinking something along the lines of Paul Gilbert's Ibanez. I like the look of the Fholes.
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I love ESP's myself, I own a really nice Eclipse, Black on Black, Duncan Blackout pickups. I was thinking something along the lines of Paul Gilbert's Ibanez. I like the look of the Fholes.
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What kind of music do you play?
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What kind of music do you play?
Technical/Progressive Death Metal, My favorite players are Dimebag, Robert Fripp, and Chuck from Death.
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Technical/Progressive Death Metal, My favorite players are Dimebag, Robert Fripp, and Chuck from Death.
you don't like Gibson Explorer?
you can get the Dean Dimebag tribute guitar ::) or just play what he actually played , Gibson SG.
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you don't like Gibson Explorer?
you can get the Dean Dimebag tribute guitar ::) or just play what he actually played , Gibson SG.
Dime played MLs and Razorbacks buddy. I'm a lefty and the Lefty Razorback that Dean makes is not my style. Kind of ugly.
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Dime played MLs and Razorbacks buddy. I'm a lefty and the Lefty Razorback that Dean makes is not my style. Kind of ugly.
true, but didn't he in his vulgar display of power days play the green sg with the brazil flag on it?
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anyways, please spread the word to your friends to not buy this abomination.
yes, it's a Gibson ....Hendrix....Stratocas ter? it's coming out in a couple days i think.
(http://www.guitarworld.com/sites/future.p2technology.com/files/imce-images/news-jh1.jpg)
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My favorite players are Dimebag,
PIP
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PIP
Chuck is also a PIP.
Man Bear Pig I think you are thinking of Dimebag's Dime Slime green Washburn ML he played on that album, I think he was with Washburn for that album.
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I was about to buy the Paul Gilbert Ibanez 301 with the fixed bridge, but then i tried an ESP ltd page hamilton signature and was blown away. The best guitar for shredding i have ever played (Well there was this one JEM but still)
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I was about to buy the Paul Gilbert Ibanez 301 with the fixed bridge, but then i tried an ESP ltd page hamilton signature and was blown away. The best guitar for shredding i have ever played (Well there was this one JEM but still)
What do you think about that Air Norton in the Page Hamilton?
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I absolutely LOVE the sound of the single coil, the humbucker, not so much- but maybe its a matter of getting used to it.
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Here is a video of me fooling arund on it.
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I absolutely LOVE the sound of the single coil, the humbucker, not so much- but maybe its a matter of getting used to it.
My favorite true single coil pickups are the EMG David Gilmour set, I used to have a strat with the Yngwie Dimarzio set up and I just didn't like it for anything but soloing. I pulled those out and put a lil JB and a mini 59 in and was very pleased with my tone.
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Here is a video of me fooling arund on it.
Awesome playing.
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Here is a video of me fooling arund on it.
Pretty gay music... but your skills are ace... props... 8)
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Dime started playing Dean, Dean later went out of business and he was sponsored by Wasburn. When Dean reopened their doors around 1999 Dime left Washburn and when back to Dean.
Dean= great guitars
Washburn= not so great guitars
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Thanks alot Lats and Bruce :)
Yeah its not my kind of music either, was just fooling around, some of it sucks, but the thing in the beginning af the chorus turned out pretty cool i think.
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How about a $99 Squier Strat?
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When I read "shredstick" I got excited, but then I realized you were talking about geetars...
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How about a $99 Squier Strat?
lol
Pretty gay music... but your skills are ace... props... 8)
what he said.
do you have any kind of official training or self taught?
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i hate strats. pickup tone kills at high volumes.
love les pauls. harmonc squals for hours.
PRS ain't so bad either. more expensive.
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lol
what he said.
do you have any kind of official training or self taught?
When I was a kid i took a klass to learn the chords- And thanks :) Once again I must emphacise (spelling?) that its not my kind of music- But its fun to try to jam over something in another genre than usual.
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lol
what he said.
do you have any kind of official training or self taught?
Guitar playing or listening to gay music...
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When I was a kid i took a klass to learn the chords- And thanks :) Once again I must emphacise (spelling?) that its not my kind of music- But its fun to try to jam over something in another genre than usual.
what do you usually play? Savage Garden or are you more of a Maroon 5 type?
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The Jackson RR5 is a killer shred guitar. No trem on mine though.
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what do you usually play? Savage Garden or are you more of a Maroon 5 type?
Well a friend of mine recently made a flash game- The Soundtrack is some of my music.
Epic face genetics doesn´t allways equals gay music ;)
http://www.break.com/games/ragdoll-zombie-slayer.html
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Notice how this 70s guitarist doesn't look or sound the slightest bit dated. He could walk on stage, today, dressed that way, and not look foolish, as opposed to your 80s musicians.
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This is a fucking shredder's dream guitar! though I love my ESP's as well ;)
(http://www.jcfonline.com/gallery/jack-solos-pics/U10287a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/.../2007_0809August50015.jpg)
(http://www.themusiczoo.com/images8_08/SL2H_Snakeskin_U18956full.jpg)
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This is a fucking shredder's dream guitar! though I love my ESP's as well ;)
(http://www.jcfonline.com/gallery/jack-solos-pics/U10287a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/.../2007_0809August50015.jpg)
(http://www.themusiczoo.com/images8_08/SL2H_Snakeskin_U18956full.jpg)
Sweet! is that yours?
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Sweet! is that yours?
No, I'm working on it..lol, I have a couple of Jackson dinky's that were about $1000 each, its really hard for me to justify $3000 on a guitar, unless it's a PRS ;)
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No, I'm working on it..lol, I have a couple of Jackson dinky's that were about $1000 each, its really hard for me to justify $3000 on a guitar, unless it's a PRS ;)
Dinky japan or usa?
they only cost 1800-2200 depending on graphic...which is alot, got mine for 1300 some years back 8)
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Dinky japan or usa?
they only cost 1800-2200 depending on graphic...which is alot, got mine for 1300 some years back 8)
One Japanese one US, though oddly enough I prefer the playability of the Japanese one... most of my collection consists of classic era (89-99) Ibanez' guitars, several RG560's, a RG570, two S540LTD's Sabre's, an RG430
other then that a PRS ce24 and two ESP's.. an M-II (Kirk Hammett looking one) and a MH Custom, a couple of Mexico and US strat's also a yamaha classical but that doesn't really count! ;)
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One Japanese one US, though oddly enough I prefer the playability of the Japanese one... most of my collection consists of classic era (89-99) Ibanez' guitars, several RG560's, a RG570, two S540LTD's Sabre's, an RG430
other then that a PRS ce24 and two ESP's.. an M-II (Kirk Hammett looking one) and a MH Custom, a couple of Mexico and US strat's also a yamaha classical but that doesn't really count! ;)
is it an XL? they're known to be as good as usas.
Some Ibanez guitars like RGs look really cool, but i can't stand the single coil in the middle.
PRS are sweet but way to expensive. M-IIs are really nice, especially with maple fretboard. wouldn't mind having one of those.
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i think the kind of guitar doesnt really even matter that much as long as its a quality instrument...i mean you hear about how ibanez/esp are the 'best' for 'shredding', with their jumbo frets and thinner necks..but then you have lots of guys playing at the higest level on old model gibsons, fender strats, etc...
i mean ibanez and those types are certainly proven, lots of freaks like vai and petrucci do wonders with them, but then theres also guys playing just as fast and fluid on fender strats as well like yngwie malmsteen, eric johnson, dave murray of iron maiden, lots of old guys using gibsons like alex lifeson, angus young, etc...glenn tipton uses a fuckin Hamer, and Eddie Van Halen himself used fenders/Peaveys...
i think its basically just a matter of which one you get comfortable enough with. if john petrucci suddenly had to drop his ibanez and start using a fender telecaster, i doubt he would sound any less impressive.
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Take your pick...
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x263/timeamajorova/forreb.jpg)
And I was serious about the $99 Strat
The Ibanez JEM with the Fernandes Sustainer is a hot bitch too
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i think the kind of guitar doesnt really even matter that much as long as its a quality instrument...i mean you hear about how ibanez/esp are the 'best' for 'shredding', with their jumbo frets and thinner necks..but then you have lots of guys playing at the higest level on old model gibsons, fender strats, etc...
i mean ibanez and those types are certainly proven, lots of freaks like vai and petrucci do wonders with them, but then theres also guys playing just as fast and fluid on fender strats as well like yngwie malmsteen, eric johnson, dave murray of iron maiden, lots of old guys using gibsons like alex lifeson, angus young, etc...glenn tipton uses a fuckin Hamer, and Eddie Van Halen himself used fenders/Peaveys...
i think its basically just a matter of which one you get comfortable enough with. if john petrucci suddenly had to drop his ibanez and start using a fender telecaster, i doubt he would sound any less impressive.
Agreed. For me I range anywhere from my early 80's japanese Squier, to various LPs, along with what are generally considered "shred" guitars.
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On Swole, you better hurry up and post again. Your post count has a scary number...
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On Swole is here. Now this is getting good. 8)
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I love ESP's myself, I own a really nice Eclipse, Black on Black, Duncan Blackout pickups. I was thinking something along the lines of Paul Gilbert's Ibanez. I like the look of the Fholes.
i have one great guitar
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You could pick up an acoustic and learn to flatpick. It's a blast once you get the mechanics down. Nothing sweeter than the sound of steel strings and wood, unplugged.
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Telecasters are a very underrated guitar. People think of them often as a country guitar, but that has mostly to do with the bakersfield sound which was popularized by Buck Owens in the 60's. Here is a clip of Roy Buchanan owning jimi henrix's version of "hey joe."
I don't think there's much you CAN'T do on a tele.
Les Pauls WERE great guitars, but now gibson can't even make the correct neck/headstock angle. Get a Heritage (guitars made by the original builders and factory of gibson) for far less money, and get a much higher quality guitar.
Strats are great guitars, but often misused by jackasses who want to be hendrix. This guy, rob math, showcases how versatile and amazing a strat can be in the hands of a great guitarist:
PRS's are overpriced piecers, and all those shredder guitars are just lame.
Gretsches (the older ones) are rad guitars too. Other guitars that rock are:
Gibson ES-335: huge tones, very dark, mid-range-y, and warm.
Gibson SG: Because of the light bodies, the sound resonates quickly back into the pickups and creates a very rockin, early breakup/distortion sound.
Rickenbacker 33012: That classic jangle tone of the beatles, REM, and Tom Petty. awesome looking and sounding guitars.
Duesenberg guitars are also great.
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ibanez rg550
esp m-II
79 reissue of dean's k guitar
it all really depends on your preference on fret shape, fret size, and type of wood you like (no homo).
then there is sound, if the pickups you have are dull it makes it harder to get into it (again no homo).
go to a guitar store pull every guitar down and play them see what you like, frets, fret boards, pickup, weight, and go home and order it cheaper on line!
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You guys are throwing out some great suggestions here. It's nice to see we have so many players on the board. My two current guitars are both LP styles so I just want something different. I don't really care how versatile the guitar is with the next one, I just want something that's light, plays fast, has hot pickups, and looks cool. My epi and ESP are both awesome guitars though.
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Agreed. For me I range anywhere from my early 80's japanese Squier, to various LPs, along with what are generally considered "shred" guitars.
Wowsers. A rack of Les Pauls!? Not only functional but aesthetically beautiful! Me likey. :)
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Wowsers. A rack of Les Pauls!? Not only functional but aesthetically beautiful! Me likey. :)
Finally you and Debussey agree on something ;D
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Finally you and Debussey agree on something ;D
Ha! I've always thought that the Les Paul is a perfect object. Can't be improved on. Like Fallingwater, or a book. And, if you get add some wood flame... :o
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Wowsers. A rack of Les Pauls!? Not only functional but aesthetically beautiful! Me likey. :)
I have Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on DVD ;)
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I have Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on DVD ;)
OUTED! ;D
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Ha! I've always thought that the Les Paul is a perfect object. Can't be improved on. Like Fallingwater, or a book. And, if you get add some wood flame... :o
LPs are tone machines. I would love to get my hands on one of the 70's LPs with the maple boards.
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OUTED! ;D
Damn again? I cant take it anymore :D
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Agreed. For me I range anywhere from my early 80's japanese Squier, to various LPs, along with what are generally considered "shred" guitars.
Me likey all the Les Pauls. :)
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LPs are tone machines. I would love to get my hands on one of the 70's LPs with the maple boards.
I used to have one, it didn't sound like a les paul (seriously bright compared to every les paul I have ever heard/played) and it was heavier than all get out, like most LP's of that era, 12 lbs! It did play quite nicely though, but it wasn't that classic les paul tone. Big ole fat neck, like a baseball bat.
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Telecasters are a very underrated guitar. People think of them often as a country guitar, but that has mostly to do with the bakersfield sound which was popularized by Buck Owens in the 60's. Here is a clip of Roy Buchanan owning jimi henrix's version of "hey joe."
I don't think there's much you CAN'T do on a tele.
Stairway to Heaven=recorded on a tele 8)
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yep, gibson made a lot of money from people trying to get all those tones off of "led zeppelin I" which was recorded entirely on page's "dragon" tele. page unfortunately lent the guitar to a friend who had it repainted and ruined the tone. I think that stairway on IV was one of the last recordings he did with it
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Take your pick...
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x263/timeamajorova/forreb.jpg)
And I was serious about the $99 Strat
The Ibanez JEM with the Fernandes Sustainer is a hot bitch too
Nice collection. I have an old Ibanez RG that is my favorite of all time. It is cheap as hell but I just got so used to it. I would love to won the JEM, though. Just can't justify spending about $2000 for a guitar right now.
I also have the same Boss ME-50 and the Morley Bad Horsie Wah.
I wish I played more.
BTW you play great, man.
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does anyone know about scalloped frets? ive always wondered how it would be different but ive never got my hands on one. id love to try playing a malmsteen strat
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does anyone know about scalloped frets? ive always wondered how it would be different but ive never got my hands on one. id love to try playing a malmsteen strat
don't, its worthless. my buddy had one, he was a jazz, fusion, shredder guy... and he hated it. it theory, it sounds great, but in appilcation, it is severely lacking. i had it for a few months while he was playing on a cruise ship. I tried playing i every day, and it just... sucked.
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I used to have one, it didn't sound like a les paul (seriously bright compared to every les paul I have ever heard/played) and it was heavier than all get out, like most LP's of that era, 12 lbs! It did play quite nicely though, but it wasn't that classic les paul tone. Big ole fat neck, like a baseball bat.
Yeah I heard they are heavy beasts, kind of the opposite direction I'm headed in right now for my next guitar. What do you guys think of Parkers? I am seriously leaning towards getting a Nitefly right now.
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don't, its worthless. my buddy had one, he was a jazz, fusion, shredder guy... and he hated it. it theory, it sounds great, but in appilcation, it is severely lacking. i had it for a few months while he was playing on a cruise ship. I tried playing i every day, and it just... sucked.
LOL, I think the problem is YOU just sucked... scalloped necks are friging awesome for fast shred type playing, no resistance from the wood, you literally blaze over the frets, you can get much more speed on runs and arpeggios, plus tapping on a scalloped guitar is godly! sounds way more lush and fluid then tapping on a standard neck.
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Back in the day I had an ovation acoustic,Steve vai ibanez,guild x-79, charvel, Marshall stack with 2 heads and a Roland gp-8................which I tragically lost in a floood! I saved up some money and bought a Les Paul and a 50 watt marshall .......but I miss my Ibanez the most. You could throw that thing at a tree and it would stay in tune
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Nice collection. I have an old Ibanez RG that is my favorite of all time. It is cheap as hell but I just got so used to it. I would love to won the JEM, though. Just can't justify spending about $2000 for a guitar right now.
I also have the same Boss ME-50 and the Morley Bad Horsie Wah.
I wish I played more.
BTW you play great, man.
Thanks mang!
The Fernandes Sustainer gets a shitload of attention and the ME-50 never gets old. As far as the Squier goes, some people say you can make anything sound good with the right technique (and effects pedals ;D)
I spent almost 3k for the JEM... I should have waited b/c it sat in the closet for awhile--and prices dropped.
As far as the scalloped neck, I have a Strat that is cut. You have to get used to not touching wood (no pun intended) when you fret. Your fingers kinda fall through the frets, but you get a stranglehold on the strings. It's different... not bad, just f'ing different. I don't notice any difference in the recorded sound, just the feel takes some getting used to.
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What kind of amps is everyone here playing nowadays?
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Yeah I heard they are heavy beasts, kind of the opposite direction I'm headed in right now for my next guitar. What do you guys think of Parkers? I am seriously leaning towards getting a Nitefly right now.
very cool.
Kahler trem is great in them.
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80's 100watt marshall JCM
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What kind of amps is everyone here playing nowadays?
My main rig is an original first issue 5150 combo, followed by a Line 6 Spider II half stack... also have a Peavey Transtube 112 and a little 35 watt fender bullet amp, though live I usually use a V-amp pro modeller through a Hafler power amp.
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very cool.
Kahler trem is great in them.
I thought I was the only one who preferred Kahlers to Floyds!
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I've had a lot of different setups over the years. My favorite amp that I've ever owned was the VHT Pittbull, that thing had major balls, I let it go a few years ago just before I got married. Right now I play a Vox Valvetronics 100. I like it much better than any Line 6 I've ever played. Looking to maybe invest in a nice high gainer soon again though.