Guitar Discussion thread V5 - General

[QUOTE=Triumph Forks;22086965]I want one of those VM Jazz basses. Cheap, decent fretless? yes please[/QUOTE] I played it, it was very smooth. But I got... [QUOTE=Siminov;22067691] [URL=http://img6.imageshack.us/i/0304001643.jpg/][IMG]http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6350/0304001643.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/QUOTE] [QUOTE=L_Dawg;22086978]Specifically, I was looking at a Squire Affinity-Series 5-string J-Bass in my local guitar shop. Seems as though, they're ripping me off since it's $368 (after conversion).[/QUOTE] They were, complete rip off... [url]http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-Affinity-Jazz-Bass-V-5-String-104482054-i1173424.gc[/url]

I've played both of them, and they blew me away

Currently learning this. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkF4JD2rO3Q[/media]

[QUOTE=Hullu V3;22095534]Currently learning this. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkF4JD2rO3Q[/media][/QUOTE] Please keep us updated with progress. I will love you forever if you can complete the whole song (with solos).

[QUOTE=cup-a-soup;22082115]I'd say Casinos,Strats,and Teles are the most popular.[/QUOTE] Well I said that becuase relatively speaking, a very, very small percentage of gutiarists play ERGs, yet there have already been several posted in the first page of this thread.

[QUOTE=SolidSnake52;22096431]Please keep us updated with progress. I will love you forever if you can complete the whole song [B](with solos)[/B].[/QUOTE] Yeah right! I can play the other parts pretty nicely, but the solo and the part before the solo, no fucking way. Not yet. Also, I think the new Limp Bizkit song is pretty rad. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o93201IoFTk[/media]

I've got a tough decsion, after the summer finals are finished I'm looking at buying a Line 6 15w and a new Guitar. Stuck between: Ibanez Artcore AS73 in Ivory White [IMG]http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/8/3/2/638832.jpg[/IMG] or Epiphone Dot in Red [IMG]http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/6/0/4/638604.jpg[/IMG] Agrees for the Ibanez Gaybows for the Epiphone Disagrees for something completely different.

I say the Epiphone, however I think you should consider a different amp. From what I've heard (this isn't first hand experience) the spider series aren't very good.

[QUOTE=Epic Sandwich;22099568]I say the Epiphone, however I think you should consider a different amp. From what I've heard (this isn't first hand experience) the spider series aren't very good.[/QUOTE] I doubt I'll buy an amp until I actually get either guitar and then hear them through it before buying. My friends selling his old line 6 for a new 100w so I'm getting it for cheaps. Amps aren't a huge thing for me since I'm just looking for a practice amp, and my drummer usually lets me use his own sound system for gigs. Although I'm only about 5 ft 8 and my biggest worry is that those guitars will make me look miniature in comparison during a gig.

So finally decided, getting a Les Paul Ivory Costum Epiphone, hand built. thats the one that looks like Randy Rhodes played. Getting it for 450 bux, brand new in the box from 2002 or something i dont remember. Good or bad? ive played one of them and for me, they sound awesome, and they feel awesome! Looks like this! [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUxFesRQCzM[/url]

Mah Jackson SL3 Soloisto! [IMG]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/flubadoofunbrain/IMG_2851.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/flubadoofunbrain/IMG_2852.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/flubadoofunbrain/IMG_2853.jpg[/IMG] Yamaha AES620 Hollowbody (discontinued): [IMG]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/flubadoofunbrain/IMG_2850.jpg[/IMG] The jackson has a great tone and it stayed in tune perfectly for 2 weeks of constant whammy abuse.

[QUOTE=Epic Sandwich;22099568]I say the Epiphone, however I think you should consider a different amp. From what I've heard (this isn't first hand experience) the spider series aren't very good.[/QUOTE] I heard that too after I bought one. I have no idea what they are talking about, it is great.

So I went to the guitar technician and he said that the 6th fret was filed too low. It took a day to fix it and now the guitar is perfect. :love:

how many seconds of sustain is alot of sustain? [editline]06:47PM[/editline] please dont say over 9000

[QUOTE=Flubadoo;22102345]how many seconds of sustain is alot of sustain? [editline]06:47PM[/editline] please dont say over 9000[/QUOTE] Think of a song with what you consider "enough sustain". Base it off of that.

[QUOTE=Flubadoo;22100406] [IMG]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/flubadoofunbrain/IMG_2851.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE] Jackson with Seymour Duncans and a Floyd Rose? :flashfap:

[QUOTE=dcalde78;22103929]Jackson with Seymour Duncans and a Floyd Rose? :flashfap:[/QUOTE] helluva yeah! Although the hot rails can be a little annoying on clean sometimes.

[QUOTE=Flubadoo;22104794]helluva yeah! Although the hot rails can be a little annoying on clean sometimes.[/QUOTE] damn nice hot rails what is the bridge humbucker?

Don't know if I posted this already, but I would like to know how I would get more of a "crispyness" to the bass sound. I got the Mid and Treble turned quite high and I only have the bridge pickup enabled, but that punch is still missing. Any ideas? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiaL6KGhvKU[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fha5vCyIojs&feature=related[/media] Not that it would be bad tone as it is, but it could be a bit better.

I've got a telecaster and I'm thinking of changing the neck pickup for something else. A few questions: -Are there any single-coil sized humbuckers that are pretty decent for hard rock? -How easy it it to change pickups? Should I get it done by a professional?

[QUOTE=Ir1shfox;22099425]Ibanez Artcore AS73 in Ivory White OR Epiphone Dot in Red [/QUOTE] Epiphone Dot.

[QUOTE=Epic Sandwich;22106822]I've got a telecaster and I'm thinking of changing the neck pickup for something else. A few questions: -Are there any single-coil sized humbuckers that are pretty decent for hard rock? -How easy it it to change pickups? Should I get it done by a professional?[/QUOTE] Get it done by someone in a music shop unless you are absolutely sure you know what to do, cause you don't want to fuck it up. also hi five Tele respek

[QUOTE=dcalde78;22107084]Get it done by someone in a music shop unless you are absolutely sure you know what to do, cause you don't want to fuck it up.[/QUOTE] There's not much to fuck up really. I see no reason not doing it yourself.

hey I'd rather be safe than sorry when it comes to my pride and joy

[QUOTE=dcalde78;22107084]Get it done by someone in a music shop unless you are absolutely sure you know what to do, cause you don't want to fuck it up. also hi five Tele respek[/QUOTE] It's a wonderful instrument, have a hi five back. Any pickup suggestions anyone?

[QUOTE=Ir1shfox;22099425] Ibanez Artcore AS73 in Ivory White or Epiphone Dot in Red [/QUOTE] I have that Artcore in sunburst and from my experience it sounds just a tad better and is more comfortable than the Dot. It's slightly smaller too, which you said was something you were worried about. I say try them both out first and see which one you like best, I like the Ibanez but you may like the Epiphone. I have a feeling most of Facepunch will rate you for the Epiphone because they're unfamiliar with the Ibanez.

[QUOTE=Epic Sandwich;22107270]It's a wonderful instrument, have a hi five back. Any pickup suggestions anyone?[/QUOTE] I'd recommend thomann.de for stuff, it's a reliable site with good selection. [editline]09:13PM[/editline] [url]http://www.thomann.de/gb/seymour_duncan_sshr1b_wh.htm[/url] Seymour Duncan single coil Humbucker.

I just can't help, but say I finally got most of Perpetual Black Second - Meshuggah down today. God damn the rhythm was so hard to get properly, but now it's just so incredibly fun to play I can't describe it. [Media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ7liQrRMT4[/MEDIA]

You'll get used to those rhythms eventually, making all of them easy to play.

Ive been trying some slap riffs recently, but I can't get the sound Im looking for. Should I get a bass with a middle pickup? because mine only has a bridge and neck pickup. Making sure I'm just not using the right EQ settings before I go and get a new bass.