El Toro's Official Guitarded Thread...

[ElToro]

I'd say pass and get one of the new GC Gibson 50's Tribute Studio LPs going for $849. I ordered a GoldTop, but they have other colors.

[lerxstcat]

He's played the DC in question and it plays like a dream. It's more guitar than the new Studios are even on paper, and Gibson QC is a crapshoot.

And didn't you post very recently that the Gibson factory was out of product due to the flood? So when will these new Studios even be available, and has anyone played one to attest that they are decent guitars?

Just saying.... a bird in the hand is worth a POS in the bush, especially with Gibson.

[ElToro]

You have a point there. They were supposed to already be delivered and now it's a "pre-order" thing.

[lerxstcat]

Well, I get GAS looking at the new Studios, no doubt... then I think about sitting down and playing 20 of them to find a sweet one and I lose a little excitement.

I craved a Les Paul so bad when I was a kid, and when I got mine I loved it, but I've been a Superstrat guy since the mid-80s and that colors my view.

[Space Bear]

I'd go for this instead:



Well, I actually own one already, so I'm a little biased. I have a few different PRS guitars, and this is one of my favorites. It's one of the cheapest models they make, but it's got an awesome rock sound, and the body/neck is super comfortable. You should really check one out.

[lerxstcat]

Fugly pickguard on that thing, that can't be taken off.... but if you dig it, power to you!

[ElToro]

He's played the DC in question and it plays like a dream. It's more guitar than the new Studios are even on paper, and Gibson QC is a crapshoot.

And didn't you post very recently that the Gibson factory was out of product due to the flood? So when will these new Studios even be available, and has anyone played one to attest that they are decent guitars?

Just saying.... a bird in the hand is worth a POS in the bush, especially with Gibson.

Gibson just cancelled delivery of the Tributes citing "paint issues." I think the rumors are true.

[exitflagger]

You should really check one out.

Thanks for the suggestion but I REALLY hate PRS guitars.

I can't even give a good reason why. I just do.

[Sleek]

You should really check one out.

Thanks for the suggestion but I REALLY hate PRS guitars.

I can't even give a good reason why. I just do.

I'm right there with ya. I think it's because:

a. Nothing of worth has ever been played on one.
b. Have you fucking seen Paul Reed Smith? What a douche.
c. They are overpriced, overhyped and soooo fucking tacky! Bird inlays? Blue/green/red finishes with ghettotasic woods? Gold hardware? Check!

[lerxstcat]

He's played the DC in question and it plays like a dream. It's more guitar than the new Studios are even on paper, and Gibson QC is a crapshoot.

And didn't you post very recently that the Gibson factory was out of product due to the flood? So when will these new Studios even be available, and has anyone played one to attest that they are decent guitars?

Just saying.... a bird in the hand is worth a POS in the bush, especially with Gibson.

Gibson just cancelled delivery of the Tributes citing "paint issues." I think the rumors are true.

Sorry to hear that, I know you were wanting one. They did look pretty sweet too...

[ElToro]

Anyone get anything fun?

[cowpins]

I picked up a Boss ME-33 off of CL with lerxstcats' help. Played it for about an hour total and it has been sitting for over a week. I guess should read the manual and figure the damn thing out. And thanks again lerxstcat.

[ElToro]

I ordered a MicroFlanger for nostalgia's sake. I'm supposedly trading for an Axis body and neck tomorrow.

[Mattfig]

I almost have my dream rig assembled and operational...It's basically a completely modded Randall/Egnater MTS system complete with 12 professionally modified modules covering every tone from Fender, Mesa, Marshall, Randall, Vox, Soldano and everything else in between....It's amazing so far....I'll post pics when it's all together...Oh yeah, I just added a Randall 412 cab with MTS-voiced Celestion Neodymium speakers....They sound amazing...So worth the extra coin...

[Sleek]

I almost have my dream rig assembled and operational...It's basically a completely modded Randall/Egnater MTS system complete with 12 professionally modified modules covering every tone from Fender, Mesa, Marshall, Randall, Vox, Soldano and everything else in between....It's amazing so far....I'll post pics when it's all together...Oh yeah, I just added a Randall 412 cab with MTS-voiced Celestion Neodymium speakers....They sound amazing...So worth the extra coin...

Jesus!

...I...um...

I bought some foam. I'm gonna try some mitchell donuts....it was about $10

Thanks for killing my big news, dude

http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar- ... ifier-Bea/

[ElToro]

BIG RIG!

[Space Bear]

I picked up a Boss ME-33 off of CL with lerxstcats' help. Played it for about an hour total and it has been sitting for over a week. I guess should read the manual and figure the damn thing out. And thanks again lerxstcat.

So have you cracked the manual open yet? We're waiting...

[olivier]

bought a VOX AC 15
class all the way !! what a sound !

[cowpins]

I picked up a Boss ME-33 off of CL with lerxstcats' help. Played it for about an hour total and it has been sitting for over a week. I guess should read the manual and figure the damn thing out. And thanks again lerxstcat.

So have you cracked the manual open yet? We're waiting...

I printed it out and put it on my table and it's been sitting since. I DID play around a little last night though, but didn't check out the manual. The good news though it that I've been living here for over three years and I assure you that my neighbors are now well aware that I play guitar. It's nice to be playing again.

[Mattfig]

I almost have my dream rig assembled and operational...It's basically a completely modded Randall/Egnater MTS system complete with 12 professionally modified modules covering every tone from Fender, Mesa, Marshall, Randall, Vox, Soldano and everything else in between....It's amazing so far....I'll post pics when it's all together...Oh yeah, I just added a Randall 412 cab with MTS-voiced Celestion Neodymium speakers....They sound amazing...So worth the extra coin...

Jesus!

...I...um...

I bought some foam. I'm gonna try some mitchell donuts....it was about $10

Thanks for killing my big news, dude

http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar- ... ifier-Bea/

Sorry! Couldn't help it...I'm the guy who has always had cheap amps that I've modified repeatedly to get the tone I couldn't afford...While I still have my Crate Blue Voodoo and Bugera 333xl, the Randall/Egnater just smokes them both...I figured I'd find the best and most versatile setup I could and wait 'til I could buy it - after selling off a ton of gear and breaking the bank - I have it! I really can't think of a better amp setup...I can switch between 12 incredible tube preamps as well as switch between 6L6 or EL34 power tubes with the press of a button...Crazy!

[ElToro]

I'm still waiting on my two Rist guitars. Bummer, but I did get a Destroyer body so I can finish that project.

[Liquid Boom Boom]

I ran into a guy I used to know at one of his shows 2 weeks ago and we got to talking about guitars...I asked him about the tele he played and it sounded fucking amazing...unlike any tele I'd ever heard. He said "Warmoth BRO! Best shit ever...."

So, I ordered my first Warmoth guitar project a couple of days later. Should be here in 8-12 weeks....I cannot wait to get this thing started. Here's the specs:

Warmoth V body, top routed, painted Lake Placid blue, 2 humbucker, contoured heel, black korina...

the neck: Warmoth V neck, headstock painted to match the body, vintage tint gloss on the back of the neck, wolfgang profile, Stainless Steele frets(jumbo), brazillian rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets.

Probably going to put the new EVH Frankenstein pup in there, maybe a SD '59 in the neck...still up in the air about the pups.

Going to have a white pickguard or a mirrored one...can't decide.

i'm working with a local luthier to do some photography work for his website and he said he'd put my stuff together as payment. Works for me! I'm already thinking about project #2! I'll have photos once this beast is completed. I can't believe I've never gone the Warmoth route before.

[exitflagger]

You should really check one out.

Thanks for the suggestion but I REALLY hate PRS guitars.

I can't even give a good reason why. I just do.

I'm right there with ya. I think it's because:

a. Nothing of worth has ever been played on one.
b. Have you fucking seen Paul Reed Smith? What a douche.
c. They are overpriced, overhyped and soooo fucking tacky! Bird inlays? Blue/green/red finishes with ghettotasic woods? Gold hardware? Check!

All of that does play a part; we used to call them "douchebag guitars" when they first came out and nobody ever questioned what kind of guitar we were talking about.

I fiddled with one at GC the other day and remembered the tangible stuff. I don't like the weight distribution and the positioning of the fretboard. It's just uncomfortable and awkward to me. They've always had kind of cheapish, cold-feeling action too. Feels like you could get used to it but I have no incentive to do so. I'd rather have a guitar that looks and feels great right off the bat. I guess I can't really fault the way they sound, but that's not unusually spectacular either.

I really don't get the appeal. They're apparently very popular.

[ElToro]

Sadly, PRS tends to lack mojo. Part of it is the plastic finish and the CNC manufacturing. There are some cool ones and many beautiful ones, but the rare road worn Gibson always kills it.

[lerxstcat]

PRS guitars have snob appeal, that's the main thing about them. They do have better QC than Gibson, I'll give them that. But the stupid neck joint is unforgivable in what's supposed to be a boutique high performance guitar.

If a guitar has 24 frets, they should be accessible. On a PRS they aren't. That's fucking stupid in a high-dollar guitar.

I'd rather have a $400 ibanez RG than a PRS, just because it's more functional and less pretentious. Though I DON'T play Ibanez, I favor Jacksons and Yamahas. And I can reach the 24th fret no problem on them.

[Mattfig]

Here's my final MTS setup...The greatest amp ever.

First, the rack of doom!


Next the stack...Ampeg 412 with Celestion V30s on top...Randall R412NXT with Celestion Neodymiums on the bottom...Those are also Sennheiser E906 mics with cab grabbers on the bottom 412 for recording...That way I don't have to move the mics once I'm rolling.... Those combined with the mic eliminator function are awesome!


One more...

[Sleek]

First, the rack of doom!

I am so scared right now...

[ElToro]

I now realize my penis is very, very small.

[Space Bear]

When you get done landing airplanes with it, I'll bet that rack makes a smokin' guitar tone.

On the PRS subject, I should mention my main guitars are their old EG model, made in '90-'91:







As you can see it has the original small heel. Even if you don't like the regular PRS guitars, you should track one down and try it. The body even feels better against your tummy. This model was supposed to be their "Strat killer" which was cheaper than the rest of the line. Problem was, they were costing the company as much as the other bolt-ons they were building. Out of all the PRS models over the company's history, I love these with a passion. I currently own six, and am always keeping an eye out for more. My first PRS was my original EG back in '91, it's still my main player to this day. I guess that puts me in the "they made 'em better back in the day" group.

[demolition23]

I bought 8 picks the other day.