The Guitar Thread (quote, Guitars, Hang, expensive, cheap)

SATCHMO · 05-21-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by xX-Avenged7X-Xx

I play an ibanez rg2550, thru a marshall mode4 + 4x12 cab. Mainly tuned to drop c#, 0.13 guage strings. Got a few pedals but don't really use them. Really want a Gibson ES-335 but spent all of my money on my amp. I got a few other guitars but non worth mentioning

Wow, C#, D Just isn't low enough? Anyway, how about that Mode4? you must be in 7th heaven with that rig. I played through for about an hour an a half in a music store sound booth a couple weeks ago. I would have been longer but they had to drag me outta' there cuz' the store was closing.

dog · 05-22-2005, 05:50 AM

i gotta legend strat copy thing. and a washburn amp. - very exciting

phoenixflames · 05-22-2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Anyway, how about that Mode4? you must be in 7th heaven with that rig. I played through for about an hour an a half in a music store sound booth a couple weeks ago. I would have been longer but they had to drag me outta' there cuz' the store was closing.

The Mode 4 is that good? I always thought they looked cool (the little MF logo rocks), but I've never actually heard one. Sometimes I think Marshalls reputation is a little bit overblown, but I'm not saying they make bad amps. It just seems like everyone wants one because its the popular thing to have. I can remember for the longest time that I wanted a Les Paul, but then I went to the music store and actually played one. It was like a $4000 guitar, and I didn't really like how it felt or played. I guess that just goes to show you should always test out music equipment before you buy. Don't just assume because its expensive that its good and that you will like it!

So Josephine, I would recommend that you go to a good music store that allows you to play the instruments (Guitar Center or Sam Ash if you live in the States), play all the guitars and amps that are in your price range, and pick out what you like best. Instruments are a highly personal choice, and what everyone else likes may not be the best choice for you. Just my recommendation, take it or leave it.

Josephine · 05-22-2005, 08:45 AM

Thank u so much, phoenixflames...

I still feel so insecure with all these things... It's really complicated, all these equipment stuff...

But I'll try to find a good music store (unfortunately I don't live in the U.S., I'm from Germany). And I will annoy all the sellers in there till I've found the one for me...

SATCHMO · 05-22-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenixflames

The Mode 4 is that good? I always thought they looked cool (the little MF logo rocks), but I've never actually heard one. Sometimes I think Marshalls reputation is a little bit overblown, but I'm not saying they make bad amps. It just seems like everyone wants one because its the popular thing to have. I can remember for the longest time that I wanted a Les Paul, but then I went to the music store and actually played one. It was like a $4000 guitar, and I didn't really like how it felt or played. I guess that just goes to show you should always test out music equipment before you buy. Don't just assume because its expensive that its good and that you will like it!

So Josephine, I would recommend that you go to a good music store that allows you to play the instruments (Guitar Center or Sam Ash if you live in the States), play all the guitars and amps that are in your price range, and pick out what you like best. Instruments are a highly personal choice, and what everyone else likes may not be the best choice for you. Just my recommendation, take it or leave it.

No, your'e right. Marshall and Gibson (les Paul's to be more specific) are two of the most overrated and overpriced brands in the musical instrument world. I hate Les Paul's, I owned one for way too long, and up unti I played the mode 4 I was thoroughly unimpressed with Marshall amps.The mode 4 is nice, but a Mesa Boogie Triple rectifier blows it out of the water.

Josephine · 05-22-2005, 11:12 AM

I just wanted to say that I'm not really able to judge bout the quality of Gibson guitars or Marshall amps, but my baby ES-335 looks good indeed. I'm superficial, I know...

But it's always good to know... Now I won't try to save all my money to get it paid...

SATCHMO · 05-22-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Josephine

I just wanted to say that I'm not really able to judge bout the quality of Gibson guitars or Marshall amps, but my baby ES-335 looks good indeed. I'm superficial, I know...

But it's always good to know... Now I won't try to save all my money to get it paid...

I was more or less talking about Gibson Les Pauls. The main thng about gibson is that, while they're great guitars, they are priced well beyond their actual value and a lot of that has to do with the name attached to them. The ES-335 is a BEAUTIFUL guitar, and for someone who doesn't quite play yet you have excellent taste in guitars, (and expensive tastes as well)

Josephine · 05-22-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

I was more or less talking about Gibson Les Pauls. The main thng about gibson is that, while they're great guitars, they are priced well beyond their actual value and a lot of that has to do with the name attached to them. The ES-335 is a BEAUTIFUL guitar, and for someone who doesn't quite play yet you have excellent taste in guitars, (and expensive tastes as well)

Thanx, really...Thanx a lot!

U know, I always try to improve...I mean, I learn from what u are saying (I spent so many years on simply nothing!)
But I see what u mean, it's the same with clothes, for example. All this label stuff...The name counts, quality sometimes doesn't matter...
But I'm relieved that u seem to understand my unconditional love to Gibson ES-335...

SATCHMO · 05-22-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Josephine

Thanx, really...Thanx a lot!

U know, I always try to improve...I mean, I learn from what u are saying (I spent so many years on simply nothing!)
But I see what u mean, it's the same with clothes, for example. All this label stuff...The name counts, quality sometimes doesn't matter...
But I'm relieved that u seem to understand my unconditional love to Gibson ES-335...

Epiphone, which is a subsidiary of gibson also makes an ES-335 which is just as good, but signifigantly less expensive.

Josephine · 05-22-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Epiphone, which is a subsidiary of gibson also makes an ES-335 which is just as good, but signifigantly less expensive.

Really? How much would it probably be???
Good advice, thanx again..

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Josephine Your La-La-La Teacher Join Date: May 2005 Location: The place I come from is full of people with cruel taste of music Posts: 538	Thanx Thank u so much, phoenixflames... I still feel so insecure with all these things... It's really complicated, all these equipment stuff... But I'll try to find a good music store (unfortunately I don't live in the U.S., I'm from Germany). And I will annoy all the sellers in there till I've found the one for me... __________________ Urban for President... eh... EUROMOD! Vote or die!

05-22-2005, 11:12 AM	#36 (permalink)
Josephine Your La-La-La Teacher Join Date: May 2005 Location: The place I come from is full of people with cruel taste of music Posts: 538	But she looks good?! I just wanted to say that I'm not really able to judge bout the quality of Gibson guitars or Marshall amps, but my baby ES-335 looks good indeed. I'm superficial, I know... But it's always good to know... Now I won't try to save all my money to get it paid... __________________ Urban for President... eh... EUROMOD! Vote or die!