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Title: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 31 August 2013, 13:36:42
Any other guitar players in here? Here's a shot of the axes I keep at home.

1. 2011 USA John Mayer Signature Fender Stratocaster
2. 2006 Japan ESP Horizon FRII in Transparent Black
3. 1989 USA BC Rich Warlock Prototype

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/IMG_20130831_212850_zpsf560b33c.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/IMG_20130831_212850_zpsf560b33c.jpg.html)

For amps I use mainly my Hughes & Kettner Triamp. No pictures of it right now as it's in the studio. Can't really use a 100 watt tube amp at home, lol. At home I just run everything through a 30 watt Laney.

Lets see your gear!  :D
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: SquawkVFR on Sat, 31 August 2013, 13:57:30
I have an LTD M-II Elite and I love it.  It's an LTD that is made in the same Japanese shop as the "true" ESPs, at less than half of the cost, with non-licensed parts (Floyd Rose, Gotohs, EMGs)

I live in an apartment so I can't really get into any meatier amps - I just have a 15w Line 6 Spider IV, which works great for reasonable volume jamming.  I think I will eventually just move over to a PC based rig as most of my playing is along with CDs or learning other artists songs.

I'll get a pic of my guitar when I get a chance (and can wipe all the fingerprints off of it), here is the photo from the ESP site:

(http://www.espguitars.com/images/guitars/M-II-Elite_ACSB.png)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Danule on Sat, 31 August 2013, 14:34:22
ooo :D

(http://i.imgur.com/wsGx6GX.jpg) fender jassmaster j
(http://i.imgur.com/TeLjZT2.jpg) washburn
(http://i.imgur.com/xmec4DS.jpg) gibson sg studio
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 31 August 2013, 15:02:47
Nice guitars guys.

I've used LTD's a lot before in the past when I was gigging on a regular basis. Great sound for a great price, and they're very reliable for live shows. I have an LTD EC-1000 which I use for gigs - sadly it's in the studio right now so I don't have any pictures of it. Bottom line is that I don't use any really expensive or rare guitars live anymore as I don't want them to get damaged or stolen. My 1982 Les Paul was stolen so that taught me a lesson for sure.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Danule on Sat, 31 August 2013, 15:10:40
Nice guitars guys.

I've used LTD's a lot before in the past when I was gigging on a regular basis. Great sound for a great price, and they're very reliable for live shows. I have an LTD EC-1000 which I use for gigs - sadly it's in the studio right now so I don't have any pictures of it. Bottom line is that I don't use any really expensive or rare guitars live anymore as I don't want them to get damaged or stolen. My 1982 Les Paul was stolen so that taught me a lesson for sure.

alawys gotta keep an eye on your stuff, that sucks though.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 31 August 2013, 15:30:29
Yeah. Went out to have a smoke, poof, gone. I still have no idea how they got to it.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Danule on Sat, 31 August 2013, 15:45:44
Yeah. Went out to have a smoke, poof, gone. I still have no idea how they got to it.

i always made sure some one was watching my stuff if it wasnt in eyes view. but yeah the world is full of *******s like that
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 31 August 2013, 16:03:04
Ibanez Montage hybrid
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/ru4aju2a.jpg)
American Strat 70s style (modern)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/vehu8aja.jpg)
Ibanez 4string SDGR
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/pusa4aja.jpg)
Old Yamaha acoustic (best playing acoustic guitar I have touched yet)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/9unu3y9e.jpg)
Ibanez Acoustic Bass
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/erysyvut.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 31 August 2013, 16:08:18
Very nice dude, love the Strat especially.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 31 August 2013, 17:10:39
Very nice dude, love the Strat especially.
I bought that one for my dad years ago. But it lives on the wall with my guitars ;) I have a few others not worth taking photos of. Epiphone acoustic, a Degas 12-string and a 6 string Ampeg electric guitar.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Excaliborg on Sat, 31 August 2013, 17:32:48
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/willkillall/2013-01-16_12-32-38_89_zps0619aff6.jpg) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/willkillall/media/2013-01-16_12-32-38_89_zps0619aff6.jpg.html)(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/willkillall/2012-01-19_20-33-50_476.jpg) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/willkillall/media/2012-01-19_20-33-50_476.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Sat, 31 August 2013, 19:11:53
Just have my Dean Dime Shadow w/ Lace Deathbucker (sorry no photos). Really, really can't wait to get another one (really want an H1000)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: xandr on Fri, 06 September 2013, 03:45:40
My PRS Custom 24 GC 45th limited

(http://i.imgur.com/v32e3wQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 06 September 2013, 04:16:39
Drool.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: MTManiac on Fri, 06 September 2013, 09:03:51
These aren't mine, but they were being given away at an Igor & The Red Elvises concert earlier this week
I won lots of swag, but no axe  :'(

[attach=1]
[attach=2]
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: badcop on Fri, 06 September 2013, 09:17:06
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/frankzotynia/IMG_0875.jpg)
52 telecaster reissue
01 Black Gibson SG Standard - i cant find a picture
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/3206_522932967930_6183574_n.jpg)
Pro Tools LE setup
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 06 September 2013, 09:23:34
Very nice! Lets keep this going  :thumb:
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Fri, 13 September 2013, 11:37:57
LTD M-200FM Trans Black - Custom: SD Blackouts, added 2nd volume knob for independent control

It's basically a cheaper KH2.

And bad phone pics.

Behold:

[attach=1]
[attach=2]

note: no, i don't leave it lying naked on its back on hard floors. It was just that one time for the pics, right after i completed the mod.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Mon, 16 September 2013, 03:32:42
Show Image
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/frankzotynia/IMG_0875.jpg)

52 telecaster reissue
01 Black Gibson SG Standard - i cant find a picture
Show Image
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/3206_522932967930_6183574_n.jpg)

Pro Tools LE setup
how do you like the 003? I have the 003 Factory console version. Still would like a second monitor for my mix window tho. And I need to add another 4 pre-amps for a nice solid drum setup
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Clicky on Mon, 16 September 2013, 13:00:31
Any other guitar players in here? Here's a shot of the axes I keep at home.

1. 2011 USA John Mayer Signature Fender Stratocaster
2. 2006 Japan ESP Horizon FRII in Transparent Black
3. 1989 USA BC Rich Warlock Prototype

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/IMG_20130831_212850_zpsf560b33c.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/IMG_20130831_212850_zpsf560b33c.jpg.html)

For amps I use mainly my Hughes & Kettner Triamp. No pictures of it right now as it's in the studio. Can't really use a 100 watt tube amp at home, lol. At home I just run everything through a 30 watt Laney.

Lets see your gear!  :D

How do you like your JM strat?  I'm a huge fan of his Continuum-era stuff and was considering picking up that strat once I have the cash for it, just didn't know if the quality justified the price tag.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Mon, 16 September 2013, 14:51:42
Love it. I'm not really a fan of his music, but I had to have the guitar. It doesn't sound like your typical Strat that much, it has a lot more midrange to it. It's made well and sounds good. I think they go for around $1500 or something like that. Not that bad actually.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: vasouv on Mon, 16 September 2013, 17:37:31
I purposely don't post my guitar and bass, they're both entry-level :P
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: sth on Mon, 16 September 2013, 17:41:09
i've got a gibson melody maker II that looks like this in worse shape:
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb245/groovydjs/Scott20Grove20Gibson20All20Ameri-2.jpg)
it's weird - 24 frets, single coils, fender style trem. i took the damn thing off. plays like a dream but could use a setup. i really like that it's small and light but the neck isn't as unbalanced as an SG.


i also have an electra 335 knockoff that i love.

planning on getting a bass soon... i really want a EBMM stingray but i don't know if i can afford one right now :(
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Mon, 16 September 2013, 20:55:21
I really want a Suhr. But think of all the keyboards I could buy with that money..
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Tue, 17 September 2013, 16:26:21
hmmm I've been thinking of modding my mexican strat like swapping out the stock pickups for some lace sensors o.o good or bad idea?

also... Fender blues deluxe or Vox ac30 or Fender Deluxe Rever '65 reissue? lol not that i have money for those yet... just contemplating on what to save up for
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: sth on Tue, 17 September 2013, 16:29:59
hmmm I've been thinking of modding my mexican strat like swapping out the stock pickups for some lace sensors o.o good or bad idea?

also... Fender blues deluxe or Vox ac30 or Fender Deluxe Rever '65 reissue? lol not that i have money for those yet... just contemplating on what to save up for

get an old amp... the reissues aren't nearly as nice
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Tue, 17 September 2013, 16:30:24
If you don't like the pups on your guitar just change them out. It's the first thing I do when I get a new guitar, with the exception of my ESP. I loved the stock pups in that.

And out of those, I'd go for the Vox. But they all sound pretty different, Fender will have those gorgeous clean tones if you're into that sort of thing. But overall I'd go with the AC30.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Excaliborg on Wed, 18 September 2013, 21:03:09
planning on getting a bass soon... i really want a EBMM stingray but i don't know if i can afford one right now :(
I would love to own a Stingray at some point in the future. You can get so many sounds switching through pickup settings on the HH it is ridiculous, but you probably already knew that.
Would you get a standard Stingray or an HH for more variety?

Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: sth on Wed, 18 September 2013, 21:28:02
planning on getting a bass soon... i really want a EBMM stingray but i don't know if i can afford one right now :(
I would love to own a Stingray at some point in the future. You can get so many sounds switching through pickup settings on the HH it is ridiculous, but you probably already knew that.
Would you get a standard Stingray or an HH for more variety?



not really sure yet.. HH would be cool but i cant really justify it since it would be the first bass i've ever bought. i had one in the past but i've mostly used other peoples' basses.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Thu, 19 September 2013, 15:23:36
If you don't like the pups on your guitar just change them out. It's the first thing I do when I get a new guitar, with the exception of my ESP. I loved the stock pups in that.

And out of those, I'd go for the Vox. But they all sound pretty different, Fender will have those gorgeous clean tones if you're into that sort of thing. But overall I'd go with the AC30.

Yea i'm somewhat leaning towards to AC30. Any of you guys have experience with them hooked up to a pedal board loop? in particular, any issues with signal strength/humming?
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:26:54
The AC30 will take pretty much whatever you throw at it. It's an AC30 for a reason  ;) Great amp.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: hazeluff on Sat, 28 September 2013, 10:52:30

Bass allowed too?

(http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/19/001/316/630/DV020_Jpg_Jumbo_581657.212_natural_oil.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 28 September 2013, 11:27:45

Bass allowed too?

Show Image
(http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/19/001/316/630/DV020_Jpg_Jumbo_581657.212_natural_oil.jpg)

only if you don't use a pic
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: bueller on Sat, 28 September 2013, 11:33:49

Bass allowed too?

Show Image
(http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/19/001/316/630/DV020_Jpg_Jumbo_581657.212_natural_oil.jpg)

only if you don't use a pic

Haha I used a mixture of both when I played with my metal band, pick cuts through way better on some songs!
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: sth on Sat, 28 September 2013, 12:56:41
just bought yesterday :)
(http://i.imgur.com/SjVrbWv.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 28 September 2013, 14:36:53
Good to see quite a few musicians on here. Keep rocking guys  ;)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Sat, 28 September 2013, 15:18:20
Anyone know how to PHAT mod a Blues Drive BD-2?? lol I have a stock one and I'm trying to figure out what components to get and mod it myself lol
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 28 September 2013, 16:39:00
What kind of mod exactly? I usually mod amps, but I have a few friends that mod pedals. Maybe they could help you out.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: hazeluff on Sun, 29 September 2013, 01:58:09
just bought yesterday :)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SjVrbWv.jpg)


I love the music man basses.


Bass allowed too?

Show Image
(http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/19/001/316/630/DV020_Jpg_Jumbo_581657.212_natural_oil.jpg)

only if you don't use a pic

Only for a few songs with a pic. Mostly fingering.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: sth on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:55:25
any recommendations for 6x10 (or 6x10 sized) bass cabs? i know ampeg is the go-to but i want to keep my options open since i'm definitely going used and want to get a good deal.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:41:12
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/CurtisandCrystal/Curts%20Photos/20130930_003532.jpg)

Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:47:01
What kind of mod exactly? I usually mod amps, but I have a few friends that mod pedals. Maybe they could help you out.

Like the Keeley PHAT mod for the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

From this:
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0171/9844/products/Boss_BD-2_Z_large.jpg?9985)

To this:
(http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/images/products/bd2_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Mon, 30 September 2013, 01:41:52
(Pay no attention to the rifle, this thread's about guitars damnit).

Putting together the hardware right now for a custom Strandberg-inspired 8-string put together by my brother, who also did the artwork with a heat knife before finishing the wood.

(http://i.imgur.com/bkZLvds.jpg)

Started shielding the pickup cavity

(http://i.imgur.com/wMM7Aoj.jpg)

Found an 8-string Seymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion for the pickup, too. w00t!

(http://i.imgur.com/Krn3iip.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 15:43:34
any recommendations for 6x10 (or 6x10 sized) bass cabs? i know ampeg is the go-to but i want to keep my options open since i'm definitely going used and want to get a good deal.
Yea I've only used Ampeg. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/01/9y5e9e5u.jpg) it's a beast. If you can find one go for it. You won't be let down
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Excaliborg on Fri, 01 August 2014, 12:19:04
^That 8-string looks amazing. I bought this bass a couple days ago and it is wonderful, except for the weight. The sounds that I can get out of that pickup make it worth it though.
Has anyone else added to their gear collections over the past few months since this thread died down?
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/willkillall/2014-08-01_12-04-55_207_zps9064b44d.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 01 August 2014, 20:08:58
Very nice looking 8 string. I still haven't even ventured into 7 strings, lol.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Hundrakia on Fri, 01 August 2014, 20:10:45
I love my schecter 7 string! Do recommend.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ShawnMeg on Sat, 09 August 2014, 12:30:59
[attachimg=1][attachimg=2][attachimg=3][attachimg=4][attachimg=5][attachimg=6]

This is a DIY Carvin Bolt I bought used that plays great.  Too bad I'm not very good.  I want to resume lessons one of these days.  Anyways:

Alder body with walnut stain, tung oiled body and neck
25.5 " scale maple neck with ebony fretboard, graphite nut and Sperzel locking tuners
Hardtail, through body stringing with Graphtech string saddles
Duncan '59 humbucker in bridge and stock Carvin AP11 single coils
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 19 August 2014, 05:15:17
daerid, that 8-string is sick! Love it!

I have a few guitars. Ibanez SR506 6-string bass, Cort GB-25 5-string bass, Samick 12-string acoustic, Walden 12-string acoustic and a 1973 Ibanez 2350 custom electric. I have partially "modernised" the 2350 (Di Marzio pickups, pots, knobs, pickup covers, pickup mounts, Graphtech nut, Gotoh bridge, tuners and tailpiece), but it's all reversible and I've kept the original parts.

[attach=1]

(Please excuse the potato pic, will try to get a better pic sometime)

Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 19 August 2014, 05:39:56
any recommendations for 6x10 (or 6x10 sized) bass cabs? i know ampeg is the go-to but i want to keep my options open since i'm definitely going used and want to get a good deal.

I highly recommend you try out a Greenboy design cab (fEARful and fEARless range) if you get a chance. I built a fEARful 15/6/1 and it's a BEAST. They tend to be fairly pricey when buying from an authorised builder, but they're well worth the money. Cured my cabinet GAS permanently.

Here's a quote from the FAQ: "A 15/6 is as loud as most 310 cabs with one watt input, and more extended in response. With a lot of watts it can get as loud or louder than a 610 driven to its limits, and will sound fuller and more responsive while doing it."

If you have some very basic idea of which way around a saw goes you could build your own, too. I used a handsaw, drill, electric jigsaw for the cutouts, some clamps and a hammer to build mine. The 3015LF driver was the most expensive part, they're getting quite rare due to the neodymium shortage.

If I were to do it again, I would actually build a 12/6/1 with Alpha mid driver, the 15/6/1 is more than I need and the 12/6/1 can be built a little bit cheaper. Plenty of volume, small and light and easy to transport. Can do duty as a PA or keyboard cab, too :)

The plans are free:
http://greenboy.us/fEARful/
http://greenboy.us/fEARful/DL/

The fEARless range are authorised builder only, though.

Here's a nice article on them: http://vpub.boyd-printing.com/publication/?i=118550&p=54

The graphs are a little outdated now, though, since there is a new 3-way crossover design that eliminates the spike around 4kHz for the 15/6/1 and gives smoother response on both size designs.
Title: Guitars
Post by: ARAMP1 on Thu, 04 September 2014, 05:45:24
My humble assortment. 

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/04/b2c2ba64cef4b230fcf3bdae81c9d290.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Thu, 04 September 2014, 20:25:39
Now that I actually have the 8 string put together, I'll see about putting up a pic later tonight.

My next purchase is definitely going to be a LP Studio Pro, probably this baby:

(http://www.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/LSTPF3CH-14/140076446/140076446-angle-large.jpg)

Of course, if I had an extra 5 grand to toss around, I'd pick one of these up:

(http://www.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/LPCAWGH/CS402603/CS402603-front-large.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 05 September 2014, 07:31:34
LP Standards are the best. Tried them all. The Deluxe's and stuff are pretty much a waste of money and don't even sound like a LP due to having different woods, etc.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Signature on Fri, 12 September 2014, 15:11:58
Anyone knows how to setup a floyd rose tremolo? Itīs irritating af
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:04:17
I do. What kind of problems are you having? Where do you need help?

Edit : Watch this, it'll help -

When changing strings on a Floyd, be sure to do it one at a time unless the neck needs maintenance and/or deep cleaning.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:12:53
Thinking of making a down payment for a custom Skervesen guitar. Will probably go with a walnut top, like this :

(http://www.skervesen.eu/materials/1316619%20walnut.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Signature on Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:43:14
I do. What kind of problems are you having? Where do you need help?

Edit : Watch this, it'll help -

When changing strings on a Floyd, be sure to do it one at a time unless the neck needs maintenance and/or deep cleaning.
Thanks but I let my music shop do the work :P Was only 50$ so I was like meh. Ty anyways, and that guitar looks ballin! :D
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 13 September 2014, 10:58:10
No problem, though it's a good skill to learn. And really, only the first time is hard. Then it's a walk in the park.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 08 November 2014, 19:45:43
Picked up a 1993 Limited Edition Gibson SG today. Sounds absolutely amazing.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/SG1_zpsfb367a89.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/SG1_zpsfb367a89.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Mon, 10 November 2014, 00:05:13
Now that I actually have the 8 string put together, I'll see about putting up a pic later tonight.

My next purchase is definitely going to be a LP Studio Pro, probably this baby:

Show Image
(http://www.sweetwater.com/images/guitars/LSTPF3CH-14/140076446/140076446-angle-large.jpg)


Just bought this tonight. Should be here on Wednesday, woohoo!
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 10 November 2014, 03:35:00
LP Standards are the best. Tried them all. The Deluxe's and stuff are pretty much a waste of money and don't even sound like a LP due to having different woods, etc.

Agreed... But coming from a prospective builder's perspective more than a player's. All current Gibby's except the Standard and the custom shop examples have the short neck tenon. Here is a bit of a horror pic to illustrate why that may not be an awesome thing:

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg225/Gibson_Tim/tenonslpfjpeg.jpg)

This is just one example of the fact that you get a whole lot less than what you pay for with most Gibsons nowadays.

For some, they sound good enough and the name is enough to sell the guitar. For others, you have to search long and hard to find one that both feels and plays right for you.

I'm very happy with my "cheap" ripoff copy (the '73 Ibanez 2350 Custom), thank you very much. Got it for a steal, too. Almost literally. I lent out my Strat copy which got "misplaced" and the borrower replaced it with this for me. Wouldn't replace it with anything from Gibson's current lineup except perhaps for a custom shop job.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 10 November 2014, 03:46:38
I'm very happy with my "cheap" ripoff copy (the '73 Ibanez 2350 Custom), thank you very much. Got it for a steal, too. Almost literally. I lent out my Strat copy which got "misplaced" and the borrower replaced it with this for me. Wouldn't replace it with anything from Gibson's current lineup except perhaps for a custom shop job.

Ibanez 2350 customs (Ibanez lawsuit Les Paul) are awesome.  I bought one from my cousin years ago.  One of my favorite guitars.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Thu, 13 November 2014, 12:16:50
She's here!!!! Yay!!

(http://i.imgur.com/mlgIhCK.jpg)

Sounds and plays amazing.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 13 November 2014, 13:42:45
Grats!

I have to admit, she's a beauty. That's some very nicely figured maple.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ynrozturk on Thu, 13 November 2014, 16:01:46
Two members with new Gibson's in one week, nice! Enjoy the guitar dude  :thumb:
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Thu, 21 January 2016, 01:14:21
NECRO BUMP

But for good reason!

This came in today:

(http://i.imgur.com/rjj1cfv.jpg)

And can I just say that EverTune bridges are some serious straight up black magic voodoo sh*t. I literally cannot get this thing to go out of tune.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 21 January 2016, 01:30:24
NECRO BUMP

But for good reason!

This came in today:

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And can I just say that EverTune bridges are some serious straight up black magic voodoo sh*t. I literally cannot get this thing to go out of tune.

She's a beaut.   I have a Floyd Rose locking system on one of my Ibanez's.  I thought I would never buy another guitar without one until I went to re-string it  :p
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Thu, 21 January 2016, 02:17:40
Oh god I just re-strung my Dean w/ Floyd a couple days ago... there's that guitar only gets new strings about every 3-4 months :(
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 January 2016, 02:19:57
I wish I brought my guitar to the states! Definitely going to play a ton more these days.

daerid, that's a beauty!
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: xJudas on Fri, 22 January 2016, 02:02:32
I used to have a really rad collection of late 80's/early 90's Ibanez guitars. I only believed in blue guitars with maple fretboards. I sold them all a while back and got a PRS CU24 which I haven't managed to get a good picture of. Kind of regret it
(https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xft1/t51.2885-15/e15/11176078_1581046612177369_358111557_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11205891_1567313513533042_737775884_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: alexjd99 on Fri, 22 January 2016, 02:58:20
My baby <3
2013 SG Standard. Had it for a little over 2 years now. One of these days I'm gonna lay out all my gear and take some nice pictures.
(http://i.imgur.com/nnkQzBI.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Signature on Fri, 05 February 2016, 11:38:53
Thinking about investing in a serious guitar, have been looking at suhr but I'd really want an ESP sec 280dt which they don't make anymore afaik :( Do you guys have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: fknraiden on Fri, 05 February 2016, 11:47:08
Still need to tune er up, but here's my 75' sunburst. (http://i.imgur.com/GE3rjHg.jpg)
Isn't she pretty =)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: xJudas on Sat, 06 February 2016, 01:37:44
Thinking about investing in a serious guitar, have been looking at suhr but I'd really want an ESP sec 280dt which they don't make anymore afaik :( Do you guys have any suggestions?

If you're looking at Suhr's, also take a look at Tom Anderson guitars, they're just as good if not better than Suhr, heavily debated. What kind of specs are you looking for and what kind of amp are ya playing out of?
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Signature on Sat, 06 February 2016, 10:05:03
Thinking about investing in a serious guitar, have been looking at suhr but I'd really want an ESP sec 280dt which they don't make anymore afaik :( Do you guys have any suggestions?

If you're looking at Suhr's, also take a look at Tom Anderson guitars, they're just as good if not better than Suhr, heavily debated. What kind of specs are you looking for and what kind of amp are ya playing out of?
My current amp is garbage, so I'm thinking of DIY'ing a JTM 45+, but also open to suggestions on that :)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: xJudas on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:39:58
Thinking about investing in a serious guitar, have been looking at suhr but I'd really want an ESP sec 280dt which they don't make anymore afaik :( Do you guys have any suggestions?

If you're looking at Suhr's, also take a look at Tom Anderson guitars, they're just as good if not better than Suhr, heavily debated. What kind of specs are you looking for and what kind of amp are ya playing out of?
My current amp is garbage, so I'm thinking of DIY'ing a JTM 45+, but also open to suggestions on that :)

A JTM45+ would be fun as hell to build, excellent amps. If you didn't want to mess around with putting stuff together, I'd keep an eye peeled on craigslist for a Plexi, like a 1987x/JMP little 50w. It's a little more aggressive, better crunch from the solid state rectifier. Either way you'd be pretty set with either. What kind of music do you jam out to?



Also.. I'm expecting a high quality amp tomorrow.. So I thought I'd make some high quality cables :D
(http://i.imgur.com/PUWT7PO.jpg)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Signature on Wed, 10 February 2016, 15:52:52
Thinking about investing in a serious guitar, have been looking at suhr but I'd really want an ESP sec 280dt which they don't make anymore afaik :( Do you guys have any suggestions?

If you're looking at Suhr's, also take a look at Tom Anderson guitars, they're just as good if not better than Suhr, heavily debated. What kind of specs are you looking for and what kind of amp are ya playing out of?
My current amp is garbage, so I'm thinking of DIY'ing a JTM 45+, but also open to suggestions on that :)

A JTM45+ would be fun as hell to build, excellent amps. If you didn't want to mess around with putting stuff together, I'd keep an eye peeled on craigslist for a Plexi, like a 1987x/JMP little 50w. It's a little more aggressive, better crunch from the solid state rectifier. Either way you'd be pretty set with either. What kind of music do you jam out to?



Also.. I'm expecting a high quality amp tomorrow.. So I thought I'd make some high quality cables :D
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Niiice! I jam to everything except metal ;)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: sambarugh on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:43:10
I play a EBMM JP7 thru a Fractal Axe FX II.

(http://i.imgur.com/zPBGgvI.jpg)

http://imgur.com/a/qhViM (http://imgur.com/a/qhViM)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: daerid on Sun, 28 February 2016, 01:49:52
God damn I'd love an Axe FX, but dat price tag tho
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: tullyvivi on Sun, 13 March 2016, 13:03:15
I tried to learn guitar over and over, my fingers just not getting enough strength to do bar cords...
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: alexjd99 on Sun, 13 March 2016, 13:12:00
I tried to learn guitar over and over, my fingers just not getting enough strength to do bar cords...
bar chords are a ***** and a half, there's no real way to get around it. What I found helps is to use light strings (on electrics I would use .8's, those are the lightest you can find most places) and then just work my finger strength up from there. Another solution to that, if they're still to heavy or you don't want to get new strings, is to tune a half step lower. From there you can gradually increase your string gauge/ tune normally.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: sambarugh on Mon, 21 March 2016, 17:09:04
God damn I'd love an Axe FX, but dat price tag tho

Yeah it's a lot and the purists hate them, but when you go full digital with this kind of quality you never look back.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: ratsroloc on Thu, 24 March 2016, 23:46:20
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Here's a pic of my guitars. Charvel CX291 MIJ on the left, I think those ran during the 90's and were lower end guitars. Ibanez RG7621 '99 on the right, MIJ as well. It's been heavily modded and isn't in the greatest shape but most of the damage was done to the body which doesn't affect playability too badly. Still sounds fantastic and plays like a dream.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: GAS KING on Fri, 25 March 2016, 09:51:32
So much gear, but here's my last rig.....
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb318/Joshuatsp1/Mobile%20Uploads/20150320_210035_LLS_zpsflymehvr.jpg) (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/Joshuatsp1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150320_210035_LLS_zpsflymehvr.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: merlin64 on Fri, 25 March 2016, 10:53:17
I don't think I could sustain both hobbies simultaneously. I still play but I got out of the guitar GASing around 2008 and went to cars, and from cars to mechanical keyboards, from there to cameras, and then back again to mechanical keyboards haha.

I currently own
2008 Martin GC-MMV
1990 Gibson OP-25
2003 Fender American Deluxe Tele
2007 Fender Standard Tele
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Ephemeral on Tue, 29 March 2016, 16:01:12
Just got an Agile 728 this morning.

EDIT: For some reason I can't upload the photo. I'll try again later. :(

EDIT: GOT IT!
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: xJudas on Tue, 29 March 2016, 18:47:31
Just got an Agile 728 this morning.

EDIT: For some reason I can't upload the photo. I'll try again later. :(

Nice choice, mate. I have a Custom Shop Agile AL3100/Les Paul. Made with all the specs I'd ever want out of a Les Paul type guitar. Really excellent guitar for the value, can't say enough good things about it. Even the stock pickups are decent. I usually swap everything out for EMGs, but I left the stock ones in.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Ephemeral on Tue, 29 March 2016, 21:10:54
Just got an Agile 728 this morning.

EDIT: For some reason I can't upload the photo. I'll try again later. :(

Nice choice, mate. I have a Custom Shop Agile AL3100/Les Paul. Made with all the specs I'd ever want out of a Les Paul type guitar. Really excellent guitar for the value, can't say enough good things about it. Even the stock pickups are decent. I usually swap everything out for EMGs, but I left the stock ones in.

Definitely worth the money they cost. I'm really wanting to go custom for my next guitar. Not sure if I'll go Agile again or Carvin/Kiesel.
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: xJudas on Wed, 30 March 2016, 20:10:10
Just got an Agile 728 this morning.

EDIT: For some reason I can't upload the photo. I'll try again later. :(

Nice choice, mate. I have a Custom Shop Agile AL3100/Les Paul. Made with all the specs I'd ever want out of a Les Paul type guitar. Really excellent guitar for the value, can't say enough good things about it. Even the stock pickups are decent. I usually swap everything out for EMGs, but I left the stock ones in.

Definitely worth the money they cost. I'm really wanting to go custom for my next guitar. Not sure if I'll go Agile again or Carvin/Kiesel.




Looks like they opened up the custom shop all the time now? I got mine back in 2011-2012 where they just randomly opened it up and you had to stumble on it. Painful wait, but it was only about $468


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Aug 15, 2011 11:57PM: Order Received
Aug 16, 2011 7:24AM: Ready to Ship
Aug 17, 2011 8:50AM: Special Order
Jun 13, 2012 7:25AM: Ready to Ship

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Aug 17, 2011 8:51AM
Received deposit of 243.61 via paypal.

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Jun 12, 2012 4:13PM
Great News! Your custom order has arrived and is ready to go! Please make your final payment of 225 by going to rondomusic.com and clicking on manual order. Then enter order -SNIP- Item Custom Agile AL, your balance of 225 and shipping 0. Thanks!


(http://i.imgur.com/6ScDMKe.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Y3oGlsu.jpg)

Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Ephemeral on Wed, 30 March 2016, 21:38:23
Looks like they opened up the custom shop all the time now? I got mine back in 2011-2012 where they just randomly opened it up and you had to stumble on it. Painful wait, but it was only about $468


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Aug 15, 2011 11:57PM: Order Received
Aug 16, 2011 7:24AM: Ready to Ship
Aug 17, 2011 8:50AM: Special Order
Jun 13, 2012 7:25AM: Ready to Ship

Quote
Aug 17, 2011 8:51AM
Received deposit of 243.61 via paypal.

Quote
Jun 12, 2012 4:13PM
Great News! Your custom order has arrived and is ready to go! Please make your final payment of 225 by going to rondomusic.com and clicking on manual order. Then enter order -SNIP- Item Custom Agile AL, your balance of 225 and shipping 0. Thanks!


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Hot damn! Now that's a deal. I may need a baritone 6 sooner than I thought.  :rolleyes:
I've seen at points they only offered certain models, but it looks like all of them are fair game at the moment.
Sweet guitar, btw. Which pickups did you go with?
Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: xJudas on Thu, 31 March 2016, 13:07:28
Looks like they opened up the custom shop all the time now? I got mine back in 2011-2012 where they just randomly opened it up and you had to stumble on it. Painful wait, but it was only about $468


Quote
Aug 15, 2011 11:57PM: Order Received
Aug 16, 2011 7:24AM: Ready to Ship
Aug 17, 2011 8:50AM: Special Order
Jun 13, 2012 7:25AM: Ready to Ship

Quote
Aug 17, 2011 8:51AM
Received deposit of 243.61 via paypal.

Quote
Jun 12, 2012 4:13PM
Great News! Your custom order has arrived and is ready to go! Please make your final payment of 225 by going to rondomusic.com and clicking on manual order. Then enter order -SNIP- Item Custom Agile AL, your balance of 225 and shipping 0. Thanks!


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6ScDMKe.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/Y3oGlsu.jpg)


Hot damn! Now that's a deal. I may need a baritone 6 sooner than I thought.  :rolleyes:
I've seen at points they only offered certain models, but it looks like all of them are fair game at the moment.
Sweet guitar, btw. Which pickups did you go with?

Aw damn, they let you choose a whole lot more options now! Mine are just the stock Alnico V pickups, there was no choice at the time.

(http://i.imgur.com/rA21aSY.jpg)

Title: Re: Guitars
Post by: Ephemeral on Thu, 31 March 2016, 13:39:46
Aw damn, they let you choose a whole lot more options now! Mine are just the stock Alnico V pickups, there was no choice at the time.

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Wow. They've come a long way with the options since then. I've heard their pickups are pretty good. I'm probably going to get the Cepheus Passives on my next guitar from them.