GEAR DISCUSSION. Guitars, drums, amps, effects, etc..

[RyanFelix]

No bullshit in this thread, no matter who starts it.

First of all, BTBAM's gear:

Here's all I know to the best of my knowledge. People: continue to add to this as new information arises.

Paul:

Ibanez S1625TKS guitar (previously, a 520WNF guitar w/ Ibanez v1 and v2 pickups on the s/t, same guitar with EMG 81/85 on the silent circus)
Mesa Dual Rectifier Rackmount
Korg Rackmount Tuner
Furman Power Conditioner
BBE Sonic Maximizer (not in use, AFAIK)
Mesa standard-sized straight 4x12 cabs
Roland JC-120 jazz chorus
D'Addario 11-49 w/wound G string
Dunlop green .88 Tortex jazz picks (previously used Jazz III's)

http://www.betweentheburiedandme.com/newsite/photos/albums/userpics/normal_65-01-01.jpg

Line6 DL4 Delay Modeller
Ibanez TS-1 Tubescreamer reissue
Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Mesa footswitch
Whirlwind A/B Selector (to Jazz Chorus)

Paul, Tommy and Dusty and Dan eat: http://www2a.biglobe.ne.jp/~seki/images/tofu.jpg
(tofu... yum?)

Dusty:

Ibanez S1625FB (81/85 pickup configuration)
Mesa Dual Rectifier rackmount
dusties live settings...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/ssnapcase/ampsettings.jpg
(thanks for the settings \m/, balthasar)

Rack"
ART PS4X4 Power Distribution Unit
Nady Pro XR-61 wireless
Korg rackmount tuner
Mesa standard 4x12 Slant Cabs cabs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/ssnapcase/DSCN0497.jpg
Korg backup Tuner
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb
Digitech Digidelay
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss TR-2 Tremolo* (not a phase shifter as thought before)
Boss NS-2 Noise Supressor
Mesa footswitch
a cane http://www.caneman2.com/36%20inch%20oak%20cane%2006_small.jpg
(thanks a TON for the pics, Balthasar)

Dan Briggs:
Spector NS-5XL 5-String
(He strings up with D'Addario EXL 160-5 Half-wounds)
Some Planet Waves locking strap dealie)

Sunn 300T
Ampeg 8x10

Effects:
DOD Bass Overdrive
Ibanez AD9 analog delay

Thanks Jimmy, and Dan himself!

Tommy:

Novation K-Station midi keyboard/synthesizer
Korg synth (anyone know the model?)
m-audio radium 49 key midi controller
Roland KC-500 keyboard amp
Shure beta 58 mic
Ibanez SC420 guitar (for writing riffs)
old shitty Crate from PFC days (")

Blake:

Pearl Masters Drums
Zildijan and Sabian cymbals
Vic Firth Sticks
Pearl Icon Rack DR-503
Roc n Soc throne
Dw 5000 double pedal

Kit arrangement:
http://www.betweentheburiedandme.com/newsite/photos/albums/userpics/normal_IMG_0022-01.jpg
Blake's favorite food: http://ssrlibrary.ca/~megatron/images/chick-fil-a.jpg


Again, continue to add to this to cut down on questions... everyone bother Dusty at shows to find out what's in his rack.

[RyanFelix]

And just because I'm a prideful person...my shit:
Haha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/getthecaskets/100_21764345.jpg

[*RBD*]

^lovely:)

[The Primer]

well, ryan

i really want to get a powerball but....

1. is it worth the money

2. are they fucking badass

[mordecai666]

ryan i just got my s1625 how do you change strings on it with the floating bridge.

[*RBD*]

work your way in. start tuning high E first, then go to low E. jus work your way in.

[mordecai666]

work your way in. start tuning high E first, then go to low E. jus work your way in.

do you have a 1625

[asthesunsets]

its common sense. the 1625 isnt the only guitar in the world with a floating bridge.

[SHE'S HEROIN]

read the instructions manual

[cannibaL.]

this is what i use

Ibanez S1625TKS guitar
Mesa Dual Rectifier Rackmount
Korg Rackmount Tuner
Furman Power Conditioner
BBE Sonic Maximizer
Mesa standard-sized straight 4x12 cabs
Roland JC-120 jazz chorus
D'Addario 11-49 w/wound G string
Dunlop green .88 Tortex jazz picks

[RyanFelix]

well, ryan

i really want to get a powerball but....

1. is it worth the money

2. are they fucking badass

Well, it's a huge chunk of change, but if it's something you REALLY want then that won't matter much to you. Is it worth the money? Fuck yeah! It's only $100 more than a Mesa Triple Rectumfrier and, IMO, the PB does metal WAY better, does a great blues tone...it's seriously got the glassiest clean tone I've -ever- heard that wasn't from a Fender Twin, haha...It's a little tricky to find the tone you want. If you get a Powerball, be careful with the treble and bass settings. The amp has PLENTY of that, so I play with the bass and treble both at like, 11:30-ish. It's 6L6 powered, so the tone isn't going to be quite as warm and organic as like, a Marshall JCM.

Is it badass? Bro, it's one of the baddest-ass, most versatile, testicle-tickling amps out there!

[*RBD*]

its common sense. the 1625 isnt the only guitar in the world with a floating bridge.
Not to sound rude or anything. But yea. And no, i dont own a s1625, but i do own a s520wnf. It has a floating bridge aswell.

[teh Mazn]

good to see this thread back.

[BZM]

lol ryan hijacked all my hard work, that asshole

[RyanFelix]

Psh, what are you talking about?

Everyone knows I wrote all that and gathered all the info on my own.

:P

[RyanFelix]

this is what i use

Ibanez S1625TKS guitar
Mesa Dual Rectifier Rackmount
Korg Rackmount Tuner
Furman Power Conditioner
BBE Sonic Maximizer
Mesa standard-sized straight 4x12 cabs
Roland JC-120 jazz chorus
D'Addario 11-49 w/wound G string
Dunlop green .88 Tortex jazz picks

rofl U hax0red teh Pual's shyt!1

[BZM]

Not to sound rude or anything. But yea. And no, i dont own a s1625, but i do own a s520wnf. It has a floating bridge aswell.

That's a completely different bridge.

The S1625 is equipped with a new Zero Resistance tremolo system, whereas the 520WNF is equipped with a Lo-Pro Edge (I believe, if it's anything similar to the S520FM).

-COMPLETELY- different bridge in terms of operation, adjustment, and mechanism... but not so different in changing the strings, which is inherent to every locking bridge.

Your Ibanez, Mordecai, should come with documentation that shows you how to restring and adjust your bridge, as well as Allan keys that help you do this. If you can't do it, just take it into someone at Guitar Center who isn't a retard.

[*RBD*]

That's a completely different bridge.

The S1625 is equipped with a new Zero Resistance tremolo system, whereas the 520WNF is equipped with a Lo-Pro Edge (I believe, if it's anything similar to the S520FM).

-COMPLETELY- different bridge in terms of operation, adjustment, and mechanism... but not so different in changing the strings, which is inherent to every locking bridge.

Your Ibanez, Mordecai, should come with documentation that shows you how to restring and adjust your bridge, as well as Allan keys that help you do this. If you can't do it, just take it into someone at Guitar Center who isn't a retard.Yea, i know that it has a ZR. I was just talking about changing strings. :)

[Savior]

I figured this would be the best place to ask this. I'm looking to buy a new head. Something under 1100, preferably. I can't get Madison Divinity's off rocksolid anymore, and after reading reviews I'm somewhat turned off by them now anyway. I don't want a 5150. I want a decent metal amp.

[*RBD*]

I would say save up for a bit and go with a PowerBall.

[Savior]

Nah, I don't wanna spend that much on a head, because I also have to buy a new cab. If I get an ENGL it'll most likely be a Blackmore, though I don't wanna spend that much either.

[*RBD*]

Ahh i see:)

[the fucking bunnies]

ryan i just got my s1625 how do you change strings on it with the floating bridge.

FUCKING HAHAHAHAH

[RyanFelix]

FUCKING HAHAHAHAH

What are you laughing about?

[SHE'S HEROIN]

get a racktifier on ebay!! ive never played a sweeter amp, atleast IMO.

[mordecai666]

That's a completely different bridge.

The S1625 is equipped with a new Zero Resistance tremolo system, whereas the 520WNF is equipped with a Lo-Pro Edge (I believe, if it's anything similar to the S520FM).

-COMPLETELY- different bridge in terms of operation, adjustment, and mechanism... but not so different in changing the strings, which is inherent to every locking bridge.

Your Ibanez, Mordecai, should come with documentation that shows you how to restring and adjust your bridge, as well as Allan keys that help you do this. If you can't do it, just take it into someone at Guitar Center who isn't a retard.
thanks i bought the guitar used so i just took it to a local music shop and they helped me

[Braid]

I saw that ryan has an orange amp...for the longest time I have debated whether or not to get that...opinions anyone?

[BZM]

I saw that ryan has an orange amp...for the longest time I have debated whether or not to get that...opinions anyone?

ryan has an orange CAB, not an orange head, lol.

they make great* shit. But their heads aren't for metal.

Ryan has an ENGL head.

[teh Mazn]

a paradox.....




ryan, you retard.

[mosh potatoes]

I figured this would be the best place to ask this. I'm looking to buy a new head. Something under 1100, preferably. I can't get Madison Divinity's off rocksolid anymore, and after reading reviews I'm somewhat turned off by them now anyway. I don't want a 5150. I want a decent metal amp.

look around on ebay for a single rectifier. for under 1100 it's definitely a great head. if you take the time and EQ it right you can get a great, tight metal tone. it's not just a metal amp either, you can get a variety of tones out of it. as for a cab, i've heard good things about the mesa 2x12.

[pale666]

look around on ebay for a single rectifier. for under 1100 it's definitely a great head. if you take the time and EQ it right you can get a great, tight metal tone. it's not just a metal amp either, you can get a variety of tones out of it. as for a cab, i've heard good things about the mesa 2x12.

concurred

[Savior]

I should point out that I practice, and play out a decent amount, so I need 100w at least, and a 4x12. I've already decided on a 1960B cab, and I' can get a JCM 2000 for a decent price, so I might go with that. Also, Mesas are fine, but I'm not really interested in owning one.

[dmlinger]

EL34s or 6L6GCs?

anyone have opinions on these tubes? and what sounds come from each?

[RyanFelix]

EL34s or 6L6GCs?

anyone have opinions on these tubes? and what sounds come from each?

6L6 = more low end, brighter tube with a bit more 'bite'...

EL34 = Warmth and richness

[BZM]

It's basically like, Marshall JCM 800 (el84) vs. a Mesa Dual Rectifier (6l6).

[mosh potatoes]

i prefer JJ e34ls...they have a much tighter low end than 6l6s so my tone isn't 'flabby' and loose sounding.

[dmlinger]

awesome, thanks guys

[KaffeinE]

What's a good head that doesn't cost any more than $300?

And how good is this amp?
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/product/reviews/base_pid=480689/rpp=10/

ryan... change your fucking signature. nobody wants to see that shit.

[RyanFelix]

Disable sigs, fagmo.

[little_beaner]

good question(about the cab)

I'm curious whether or not Behringer cabs are that bad.

[Savior]

What's a good head that doesn't cost any more than $300?

And how good is this amp?
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/product/reviews/base_pid=480689/rpp=10/

ryan... change your fucking signature. nobody wants to see that shit.
You won't find any decent head for under 300. Even 700 for that matter.

[RyanFelix]

You can get a Lee Jackson Crate for around $300 and I've heard only good things about those...contact Sideslash for more.

[teh Mazn]

You won't find any decent head for under 300. Even 700 for that matter.


wrong.

crate blue voodoo 120 watt all tube

got mine off ebay for $340 and couldn't be much happier for the price i paid. it's no JCM or dual rec, of course, but it's a mean head for the money for sure.

[BZM]

You won't find any decent head for under 300. Even 700 for that matter.

You can find amazing shit designed by Lee Jackson (Crate Stealth all-tube heads, Ampeg VL-100x series (1001, 1002, etc)) for under $400, and if you're lucky, even score one for less than $300. I don't think it's going to sound better than a Marshall TSL or an ENGL, but for the price, they can't be beaten!

[Manwë]

wrong.

crate blue voodoo 120 watt all tube

got mine off ebay for $340 and couldn't be much happier for the price i paid. it's no JCM or dual rec, of course, but it's a mean head for the money for sure.

I gots that one. It's a pretty good head for a more organic sounding distortion but it isn't particularly great for metal.

[Savior]

Eh, IMO. As far as decent goes, I think 5150. Soldano is topnotch for me. I wish I had 4 grand for an SLO100. Personally I'm not a fan of crates at all, let alone the BV's.

[7stringninja]

If you can find one, the Peavy Ultra Plus 120w head is an AMAZING amplifier for the money. If you are familiar with the Peavy XXX, the Ultra Plus is it's predecessor. Every review I've ever read that mentions both of them (most of them did when the XXX first came out) said the XXX was a step down.

This is the head that I am still considering getting, but I think it would be better for me in the long run to just invest in a nice pre-amp and a power amp ..... maybe a Triaxis and a 2:90 :flipoff:

[KaffeinE]

*stupid question alert*

Do you NEED a head for shows?

[7stringninja]

*stupid question alert*

Do you NEED a head for shows?

No and yes.

A head is basically just a combination of a preamp and a poweramp, all in one nice little neat package.
You do need both of those things for "shows".......well, unless the place doesn't mind you directly inputting into their board, and then you would only need a preamp.

When you buy a head, you don't have the option of picking a certain preamp and a certain poweramp. They come together with no options really (except for that new Randall series with interchangable pre's).

Usually separate pre-amps also have WAY more features and control, like Midi channel switching and they allow for TONS of presets.

[ttiwguitar]

If you can find one, the Peavy Ultra Plus 120w head is an AMAZING amplifier for the money. If you are familiar with the Peavy XXX, the Ultra Plus is it's predecessor. Every review I've ever read that mentions both of them (most of them did when the XXX first came out) said the XXX was a step down.

This is the head that I am still considering getting, but I think it would be better for me in the long run to just invest in a nice pre-amp and a power amp ..... maybe a Triaxis and a 2:90 :flipoff:

I used to use an Ultra Plus and I was never really that amazed by it.. the other guy in my band used a 5150 and it sounded a lot better. It's not that bad by any means though.

[Savior]

If you can find one, the Peavy Ultra Plus 120w head is an AMAZING amplifier for the money. If you are familiar with the Peavy XXX, the Ultra Plus is it's predecessor. Every review I've ever read that mentions both of them (most of them did when the XXX first came out) said the XXX was a step down.

This is the head that I am still considering getting, but I think it would be better for me in the long run to just invest in a nice pre-amp and a power amp ..... maybe a Triaxis and a 2:90 :flipoff:
I dislike the ultra and the xxx.

[dmlinger]

i play a XXX through a marshall 1960a and i love it.

i bought the head used from guitar center about a year ago. the guy that had it before me had it moded(no idea what he did). the lows are tight and heavy as hell. the mids are warm and the highs are bright. only paid 700

[BZM]

Eh, IMO. As far as decent goes, I think 5150. Soldano is topnotch for me. I wish I had 4 grand for an SLO100. Personally I'm not a fan of crates at all, let alone the BV's.

SLO100's are the fucking sex. One of my top 5 heads ever made.

[The Primer]

you can get those randall solidsate 200 watt heads for like $350......i wouldnt personally buy any head under 300 but those sound pretty good....

[joshthysia]

you can get those randall solidsate 200 watt heads for like $350......i wouldnt personally buy any head under 300 but those sound pretty good....
i hear they're pretty bad ass but they heat up pretty fast.

my old band's guitarist used a solid state b-52 head.. those were pretty bad ass sounding for the price.

i run through a mesa dual rect. but use a crate gfx212t for a practice amp

[Savior]

SLO100's are the fucking sex. One of my top 5 heads ever made.
No fucking joke. Probably the truest words ever posted on this forum.

[SHE'S HEROIN]

my racktifier with a noise suppressor and my ts808 overdrive gets the job done for me. i turned down the overdrive completely and turned up the tone on the 808 and i have complete silence between attacks. i dunno if paul uses that technique but pretty sweet distortion tone IMO. i just gotta get a warmer clean tone.

[jshaft37]

You won't find any decent head for under 300. Even 700 for that matter.


line 6 flextones sound awesome. the are basically the POD 2.0 with a 200w power amp. you can pick one up for less than $300 on ebay, granted they were like $1299 new at one time.

[RyanFelix]

line 6 flextones sound awesome. the are basically the POD 2.0 with a 200w power amp. you can pick one up for less than $300 on ebay, granted they were like $1299 new at one time.

Has your savage arrived yet?

[jshaft37]

today my friend, today.

[Xtreme Unction]

Does anyone know the exact cymbals Blake used for Alaska?

[KaffeinE]

This isn't about gear per se, but when playing scales at a moderate speed, to keep the non-played strings from ringing does one mute with the palm or fretting hand?

[indigent]

A bit o' both.

[Manwë]

I guess it depends on your right hand technique.
People that usually anchor their hand use mostly their palm and a bit of their fret hand.
If you have a floating hand, then that basically eliminates any palm action.
Unless you want to make things harder for yourself.

I wish the last two sentences had an intended pun when I wrote it.

[Orkestra]

i get it

[DIYAK]

I guess this would be the place to put this:

My drummer wants to get a electric kit for home practice and shit, and Neither of us really know shit about them. Any recommendations or advice or anything?

[joshthysia]

http://photos-170.facebook.com/n27/234/83/25313395/n25313395_30431170_4683.jpg




http://photos-171.facebook.com/n27/234/83/25313395/n25313395_30431171_6538.jpg

my new toy case

[kylestevenkern]

Couple Questions:

Whats a good alternative to the Spector ns5xl? Friend of mine has it, I love its style, and need a five string, but dont have 5 grand.


Also, Is a 810BLX backline series gallien kruger bass cab worth it? Anything worth my time more and costs less? Id personally rather something small and mic it but Im not sure. I play a lot of small venues with my measley band and dont usually dont get the opportunity to mic. Head suggestions?

Thanks for your time

[dmlinger]

does anyone know a good manufacturer of 6l6 tubes that i can get at guitar center?

how much do they cost and how much to put them in?

[YourHearse]

mine is all pawn shop junk and hand-me-downs:
the middle grade Jackson randy rhoads guitar
ibanez rg270dx
1968 fender champ, fuck you guys and your big fancy heads and cabs
electro-harmonix Big Muff Pi
some DOD compressor
the cheapest korg multi-effects pedal
EDIT: and a messed up danelectro milkshake. sometimes it will have the normal boring jangly sound, and sometimes it will have this completely fucked up sounding distorted sound and delay that is awesome

[vegasaint]

Who knows anything about ENGL cabs? I'm already saving up for a Powerball, but I don't have my mind made up as far as cabs go. And what would be the benefits of straight versus slanted for any kind of cabs?

[Jotun]

Don't think I ever mentioned this, I bought this incredibly sweet classical at the beginning of the month:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/getthecaskets/100_2416.jpg

Only $300, it sounds decent and plays really, really well. And it's electric!

Annnd I just realised there's a whole bunch of unanswered questions in this thread, haha. I'll get to them tomorrow.

[indigent]

I definitely didn't think your classical looked like that. I thought it looked exactly like an electric guitar, only made for nylon strings.

[vegasaint]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/getthecaskets/100_2416.jpg

6/6/6! :eplus2:

[SHE'S HEROIN]

http://myspace-964.vo.llnwd.net/00869/46/95/869315964_l.jpg

<3Mah shit...

ibanez s1625 w/ EMGs
dual racktifier
korg rackmount tuner
furman pc
mesa standard 4x12 cab
marshall 4x12 cab
boss super chorus
boss noise supressor
boss reverb RV-5
ibanez tube screamer re-issue
mesa footswitch
monster cables
gator case for the rack

I want to get a GCX for my rack and a Ground Control so I wont have to deal with my messy pedalboard anymore. Shall be most bodacious. I want a Rocktron Hush Super C too...

[_treasonist_]

ok first post and its gonna be a question :sad:

ok i was thinking bout buying the triple rec cause of all the good stuff ive heard about it. should i go with the head or the rackmount? and what else would i need with the rackmount cause i dont know jack about em.

current shit ltd

ec400 emg 81/ 85
berhenger cab (forgot model name) slanted
marshallhdfx100 head
.88 tortex jazz picks
daddario .11 -.49
marshall footswitch

[Adagio]

Save $100 and get a Powerball.

[\m/]

then after that get a new cab and sell all the other shitty gear.

[Adagio]

I like the Marshall 1960A Lead cabinet personally. Or Orange if you can afford it.

P.S. Nice Av treasonist

[SHE'S HEROIN]

ok first post and its gonna be a question :sad:

ok i was thinking bout buying the triple rec cause of all the good stuff ive heard about it. should i go with the head or the rackmount? and what else would i need with the rackmount cause i dont know jack about em.

current shit ltd

ec400 emg 81/ 85
berhenger cab (forgot model name) slanted
marshallhdfx100 head
.88 tortex jazz picks
daddario .11 -.49
marshall footswitch


...Get a Dual Rectifier rackmount off eBay if you can find one. The only thing you might need for the rackmount version is a rack case... Look a couple posts up to see my racktifier.

[_treasonist_]

P.S. Nice Av treasonist

thanks


...Get a Dual Rectifier rackmount off eBay if you can find one. The only thing you might need for the rackmount version is a rack case... Look a couple posts up to see my racktifier.


Save $100 and get a Powerball.


shit

ive heard only good things about both of these i dunno what to do.... i wish i could try em out but sam ass near me doesnt have either and i dont think the guitar center does either.

[BZM]

The mesa has more "open" tone for rock and shit... very rich chording for stuff like Agalloch and Envy that needs that open sound. But if you try playing technical metal with it, does NOT get the job done imo. Too loose of a response, gets muddy as fuck when you start muting. The powerball is tighter than a twelve year old and roars like a beast - if you wanna hear samples of ENGL's, listen: http://www.rocksolidamps.com/sounds.php

[JakePeriphery]

Play lots of amps and make your own decision, don't go on what looks cool, price, or what the foolios on this board think. Because you'll just fuck yourself and your wallet.

Also, pickup/amp combinations are extremely important.

[Savior]

Play lots of amps and make your own decision, don't go on what looks cool, price, or what the foolios on this board think. Because you'll just fuck yourself and your wallet.

Also, pickup/amp combinations are extremely important.

tr00f

[_treasonist_]

i just played a peavey 6505 with a new s prestige the other day and it sounded so sweet. thats another one of my choives. and thanks everyone for the input.

[_treasonist_]

my prob is the music stores near me dont carry the powerball or mesa at all.

so i need opinions i want clear notes when doin solos and tech/prog riffs then balls to the wall face removing heay during breakdowns. but also clear chording. sorry if im pissing antone off im a newb. lol

peace

[JakePeriphery]

my prob is the music stores near me dont carry the powerball or mesa at all.

so i need opinions i want clear notes when doin solos and tech/prog riffs then balls to the wall face removing heay during breakdowns. but also clear chording. sorry if im pissing antone off im a newb. lol

peace

Don't look here for opinions, not trying to be a dick but the people here don't really understand the versatility of certain high end gear and think it can only make one kind of sound. www.harmonycentral.com can be a good place to check if you need reviews on gear.

[Jotun]

ok i was thinking bout buying the triple rec cause of all the good stuff ive heard about it. should i go with the head or the rackmount? and what else would i need with the rackmount cause i dont know jack about em.


I don't think there's a difference between a rackmount Mesa and a regular head, as far as circuitry is concerned...I don't think either of them sound different. So, if you want a rackmount head, then buy the rackmount haha.

[Prostate Iguana]

I normally use my Gibson SG Elegant... Iguana burst ofcourse :) And If I am doing sweeps I like using my ibanez, I find it easier to sweep and tap on that guitar.

[LordPoopyBrownPants]

I like using my schecter c-1 artist

[vegasaint]

Looking for a good pedal for some clean chorus. So far the best I've heard is on my GNX4, but I want one that's more portable/adjustble.

[The Primer]

So i just purchased a Spector legend 5 custom a few days ago becuase of my badass endorsement dealio and it will be at my house in august because thats when they get their shippment or whatever.....anyways. Its a set neck 5 string with emg-hz passive pickups...i've never heard emg hz's in a bass but i have had experience with hz's with guitars.....and i hate them. so im pretty sure im going to want to buy new emgs (active ones) but i have no idea which ones to get..... what do i do?

thanks

[CutYourSympathyy]

I've been thinking a lot about getting the Orange 2x12 with Vintage 30s, but it's $580 plus like $100 shipping, should I just save $250 and get a custom made 2x12 cab with Vintage speakers or not? :bang:

[pale666]

Casey your sig mannn <3

[The Primer]

i know there a bit diff but i had a GNX 1 and it was the worst peice of equipment i have ever owned......and ive owned a b-52 cab......it was bad.

[BZM]

primer - get bartolinis

[vegasaint]

i know there a bit diff but i had a GNX 1 and it was the worst peice of equipment i have ever owned......and ive owned a b-52 cab......it was bad.
I've messed with a GNX2 and it was a peice of shit too. Digitech has made some shitty gear, but I fucking love my GNX4.

[My Arms Your Hearse]

Right now I only have a Schecter delux 006 and a fender 212 combo because I barely have enough money to eat and pay bills.

But I'm already saving money to get some all new gear, so do you guys have any suggesstions or opinions?

I'm looking at these:

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/0/5/4/231054.jpg

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/6/1/6/393616.jpg

and I"m pretty sure this will be shit, but such a shame(if it is) because it looks so damn cool!

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/2/8/7/323287.jpg
http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/3/7/8/323378.jpg

and I have an Ibanez chorus/flanger and Ibanez Delay/echo(although I can't find it..)

I want to add a Boss noise suppressor and a Boss compression/sustainer

[BZM]

Ibanez doesn't make their mid-range guitars like they used to... the Korean quality is really bad. I went back and played that particular S520EX at my local music store, and I wasn't happy with it at all... very shoddy build quality.

Schecter uses great components with their guitars, always have, but I'm not a big fan of how they feel. That's just me, though.

...Only buy that Epiphone head/amp if you really, really dislike gain and never want to use distortion whatsoever. I have an epiphone tube amp, and I never use it anymore.

If you're looking for a guitar, my first suggestion would be to hit up eBay, and this is AFTER you've gone to your local music store(s) and played every guitar that you were interested in and either couldn't make a decision or didn't like any of them.

For instance, all of these S guitars will blow away the one you have selected, and for less money:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ibanez-sv470-sv-470-s-v_W0QQitemZ170012993924QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33043QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-prestige-S-series-s1520-s1620-mint-guitar-extras_W0QQitemZ160012680133QQihZ006QQcategoryZ330 43QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-S540FM-Prestige-S-Series-Guitar-Made-In-Japan_W0QQitemZ170012774996QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3304 3QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[My Arms Your Hearse]

A sweet, I forgot all about e-bay.

Yeah, their is like maybe two guitars out of hte 3 music stores in wilmington that I like, but I don't like them enough to buy them.

Any good amp recomendations? I get pretty good out of my Fender 212 combo, so maybe hte fender 412 head and cab would be better? I'm just wondering if it will be exactly the same, just louder then the combo I already have(dunno about how everyone here feels about Fender though). How about the lower crate models?

I'm basically looking for a mid-range guitar with set-neck and really nice pick-ups(emg's or duncan or something of that sort) I don't really have a preference on what kind of bridge, although a floyd rose would be a nice change for me.

Thanks with everything you have already helped me with.

[BatteryAcidEnema]

where are all the drummers?

this guitar/bass lingo is gibberish to me haha

[Savior]

Midrange LTD's aren't bad guitars at all. The 400 series is pretty ideal, but you'd probably be better off going with the 1000's, honestly.

[SYCKrhythm]

does anyone know the tuning BTBAM uses?

[Sudden Intoxication]

...

Db

[SYCKrhythm]

is that for sure? cuz the breakdown in AUTODIDACT at the end sounds like C standard

[Savior]

It's C#. It's always been C#.

[SYCKrhythm]

yeah, i can see it now, okay cool thanks i'm just trying to figure it out for bass on a 4 string

[Fuckmaker]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/Nikklaus/dbfa9f8b.jpg

Here's my MM Stingray with my Fender.

I have a Yamaha BB200, but it's a piece of shit, and two acoustic guitars, both pretty good. Recently sold a PRS w/soapbars, and I'm saving up for a Warwick Thumb bolt-on. I also have a Korg SP-200 keyboard. Amp wise I have a Roland Bass Cube and a shitty Behringer bass amp which I'm trying to replace with a Gallien Krueger half stack.

EDIT: Effects wise I have a DOD FX25B Envelope Filter.

Needless to say I play bass predominantly.

[Fuckmaker]

Midrange LTD's aren't bad guitars at all. The 400 series is pretty ideal, but you'd probably be better off going with the 1000's, honestly.

Ahh, too right. The H-1000 and MH-1000 guitars are fucking sexy.

[guardsatonramps]

Has anybody got much word on the new Engl Invader, I wanna get rid of my triple rec and possible get one.
So should I try the invader
<p>
<img srchttp://www.engl-amps.com/pics/e640_150_1.jpg border=0></a>
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or perhaps the bogner uberschall
<p>
<img src=http://www.bogneramplification.com/Uber1AB.jpg border=0></a>
<b>


Also for a guitar im getting a new one as well, should I go with the Ibanez s2170fw
<p>
<img src=http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/S2170FWNTF.jpg border=0></a>
<b>


or the Ibanez RGT220ANTF
<p>
<img src=http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/RGT220ANTF.jpg border=0></a>
<b>

[guardsatonramps]

Has anybody got much word on the new Engl Invader, I wanna get rid of my triple rec and possible get one.
So should I try the invader
http://www.engl-amps.com/pics/e640_150_1.jpg

or perhaps the bogner uberschall
http://www.bogneramplification.com/Uber1AB.jpg

Also for a guitar im getting a new one as well, should I go with the Ibanez s2170fw
http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/S2170FWNTF.jpg


or the Ibanez RGT220ANTF
http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/RGT220ANTF.jpg

[Elecman]

Has anybody got much word on the new Engl Invader, I wanna get rid of my triple rec and possible get one.
So should I try the invader
http://www.engl-amps.com/pics/e640_150_1.jpg

or perhaps the bogner uberschall
http://www.bogneramplification.com/Uber1AB.jpg

Also for a guitar im getting a new one as well, should I go with the Ibanez s2170fw
http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/S2170FWNTF.jpg


or the Ibanez RGT220ANTF
http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/RGT220ANTF.jpg

your band sucks, but what a surprise that you guys all play expensive gear, being from arizona and all... home of the rich fucks.

arizona = musical elec-abortion, scene kids with fat wallets and no talent

[guardsatonramps]

your band sucks, but what a surprise that you guys all play expensive gear, being from arizona and all... home of the rich fucks.

arizona = musical elec-abortion, scene kids with fat wallets and no talent

actually I got a job and bought all the shit myself, just because im from az doesnt mean im rich, I didnt know there was a generalization that people from arizona were rich and scene because im neither of the two. I posted in hopes someone with some knowledge of tone could help me out, not for someone to rag on my ass about my band.

[Jotun]

actually I got a job and bought all the shit myself faggot, just because im from az doesnt mean im rich, I didnt know there was a generalization that people from arizona were rich and scene because im neither of the two. I posted in hopes someone with some knowledge of tone could help me out, not for some faggot to tr to rag on my ass.


Rid this world of your faggotry by eating aids douche

Calm down, silly n00b.

The band that you have linked in your profile IS absolutely terrible and you have a shit attitude, but I'll give advice anyways,

I'd go with the RGA. More body mass = richer tone. I like the pickup config more than the S, and the RGA is neck thru so if you're doing solo guitar, it's helluva more comfortable. Also, neck thru helps with sustain.

Go with the Engl Invader if you have the money. The Bogner has a very wide-open, ballsy tone but isn't a very tight amp from what i hear, so doesn't suit well for tight riffing. I owned an Engl Powerball a while back and they make great amps for the style...Absolutely zero tube lag, low end is tighter than your asshole, and the Invader is EL34 powered (which I prefer) so I'm guessing it sounds absolutely amazing.

Suck my dick.

[guardsatonramps]

Calm down, silly n00b.

The band that you have linked in your profile IS absolutely terrible and you have a shit attitude, but I'll give advice anyways,

I'd go with the RGA. More body mass = richer tone. I like the pickup config more than the S, and the RGA is neck thru so if you're doing solo guitar, it's helluva more comfortable. Also, neck thru helps with sustain.

Go with the Engl Invader if you have the money. The Bogner has a very wide-open, ballsy tone but isn't a very tight amp from what i hear, so doesn't suit well for tight riffing. I owned an Engl Powerball a while back and they make great amps for the style...Absolutely zero tube lag, low end is tighter than your asshole, and the Invader is EL34 powered (which I prefer) so I'm guessing it sounds absolutely amazing.

Suck my dick.




thanks a lot man, ya I know im a noob so I guess I dont have the right to bitch, but ya the link was to my band so sorry if we are terrible ill try my best to write better shit, but thanks for the advice, I was thinking the same about the gutar sitch considering the rga is a neck through so ill have a lot more sustain and since it has 24 frets, but it was the whole amp deal the was confusing me, I bought my amp off of jfac so their guitarist could get a bogner and since he got it ive been in love with the bogner. I recorded with a engl savage on our recordings and loved it and found out they made the invader so ive been really confused about what to do. Thanks for the help

[guardsatonramps]

another thing, does anyone know how much the invader will run for, and can you only have el 34's because ive always liked 6l6's


and what does anybody know about vht cabs

[Jotun]

I don't remember what the price was...I think somewhere around $2600...Quite a bit cheaper than the Bogner for sure. If you want a 6L6 powered Engl amp, though, check out the Engl Powerball or the Blackmore...The PB is $1850 and the Blackmore is $1520. Or you could just ante up and get a Savage for $2200. Check out www.rocksolidamps.com ...That's where I bought my Powerball from. Probably the best service of any internet retailer on the face of the earth.

Dunno anything about VHT cabs but they make a fuckin RAD amp...The pitbull I think it's called? Sounds awesome.

[BZM]

the s2170fw uses a shitty wood for the top called "poplar"... don't be fooled by its boutique burled appearance, poplar is a terrible wood when it comes to tone. if you must purchase a new, korean-made S prestige... get the one with a bubinga top (but preferably buy an older Japanese prestige S).

Ugh, I feel dirty for helping someone from such a terrible band, though...

[jacob shock]

These genres should stop being mixed
Metal / Death Metal / Hardcore
oh and breakdowns are not what make hardcore.

[guardsatonramps]

the s2170fw uses a shitty wood for the top called "poplar"... don't be fooled by its boutique burled appearance, poplar is a terrible wood when it comes to tone. if you must purchase a new, korean-made S prestige... get the one with a bubinga top (but preferably buy an older Japanese prestige S).

Ugh, I feel dirty for helping someone from such a terrible band, though...


thanks for the advice I didnt know that about the wood, a couple friends of mine have the old bubinga and mahagony s series, I came pretty close to grabbin one


and thanks for ragging on my band, guess I suck at life

[guardsatonramps]

These genres should stop being mixed
Metal / Death Metal / Hardcore
oh and breakdowns are not what make hardcore.


um ok thanks for the enlightenment on the hardcore genre, big help man

[Ginge!]

Does anyone have any ideas on which head has a better a metal sound?

Peavy xxx

or

Peavy 6505 (5150)

[guardsatonramps]

Does anyone have any ideas on which head has a better a metal sound?

Peavy xxx

or

Peavy 6505 (5150)


if your thinking about a 6505 save yourself some money and get a used 5150 with block letters

6505 and 5150 II's sounds way shittier than the original

[Ginge!]

I've been browsing through ebay for some because i figured they'd be cheaper. Didn't realise they were any different, thanks.

[My Arms Your Hearse]

about how much do those run for?

[Ginge!]

I havent found any yet.

[BZM]

The XXX is essentially Peavey's answer to the Dual Rectifier. If you like how Mesas sound, you might want to try out the XXX... but every amp sounds different to every person. One man's warmth is another man's mud.

[Ginge!]

Well if i could get that kind of money i'd gun for the mesa so i guess the triple would be more for me. I'll deffinatly try them both out soon. Thanks for the help.

[guardsatonramps]

in my old band my other guitarist bought a 5150 with block letter for about $599.00

[The Primer]

i have a 5150 without the blockletter things and i want to sell it o get a 5150 II.....is that a bad idea? i want 2 seperate eqs.

[Jotun]

Get an EQ pedal.

[The Primer]

i have a dbx rack eq with 2 15 ban eqs but its really weird to use...

[guardsatonramps]

i have a dbx rack eq with 2 15 ban eqs but its really weird to use...


figure it out because rack eq's are way better than any pedal

[guardsatonramps]

BZM what is your opinion on the Ibanez RGT220ANTF

im looking into getting it and you seem to know a good deal about ibanez

[RAYxGUN]

what pedal does BTBAM use when they sweep and through the first 32 seconds of Alaska?

[BZM]

what pedal does BTBAM use when they sweep and through the first 32 seconds of Alaska?

the neck pickup pedal.

p.s. the rgt is a godly axe.

[RAYxGUN]

the neck pickup pedal.

p.s. the rgt is a godly axe.


neck... pickup.. pedal....

where do I get one of those.

[RAYxGUN]

the neck pickup pedal.

p.s. the rgt is a godly axe.

I meant like which out of the ones on the front page... like under Paul's thing...

Line6 DL4 Delay Modeller
Ibanez TS-1 Tubescreamer reissue
Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Mesa footswitch
Whirlwind A/B Selector (to Jazz Chorus)

which one???

[RAYxGUN]

and I probably sound really dumb but yeah...

[SHE'S HEROIN]

I meant like which out of the ones on the front page... like under Paul's thing...

Line6 DL4 Delay Modeller
Ibanez TS-1 Tubescreamer reissue
Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Mesa footswitch
Whirlwind A/B Selector (to Jazz Chorus)

which one???

Ibanez TS-1 Tubescreamer reissue + neck pickup.

[RAYxGUN]

thanks.. do you know where I could buy one? I was just looking and couldnt find it

[\m/]

thanks.. do you know where I could buy one? I was just looking and couldnt find it

do you even have a tube amp

[SHE'S HEROIN]

do you even have a tube amp

[nopassionnoman]

does anyone have a 5150 footswitch channel changer

[Jotun]

does anyone have a 5150 footswitch channel changer

I think ebay does...check him out.

[The Primer]

haha....EVERYONES GETTING PWNED!

[guardsatonramps]

the neck pickup pedal.




lolzzzz

[Vincent]

This is the most of my stuff:
Ibanez Rg prestige with dimarzio evolution pickups
gk semi accoustic left handed
nrj gibson like guitar
yamaha accoustic guitar
Peavey Ultra 212 3 channel tube amp
Boss noise supressor
Audio Technica wireless system
an awfull ZOOM pedal :analsex:

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5963/fondxx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Oh and not to forget the waynes world poster and The immortal poster :jerkoff1f

[Vincent]

and of course a fender precision active

[My Arms Your Hearse]

Ok, I should have some money pretty soon for some new equipment.
but since it has taken so long for me to get enough money together, I have found some more guitars that I like.

any opinions on these(as I can only play one, since the other two aren't in town, which is the ibanez sz model)?

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/6/3/1/274631.jpg
$499
* Set-neck body design
* Carved top mahogany body
* Black pearloid binding
* Black pearloid vector inlays
* USA Seymour Duncan pickups: JB at the bridge, '59 at the neck
* Black pearloid vector inlays
* 5-way pickup switching
* Black chrome hardware
* Grover Tuners
* TonePros tune-o-matic bridge
* Thru-body tail

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/3/2/6/421326.jpg
$599
* Wizard II neck
* 3-piece maple neck
* Mahogany body
* 22 jumbo frets
* Bound rosewood fingerboard
* ZR bridge
* IBZ INF1 humbucking neck pickup
* IBZ INF2 humbucking bridge pickup
* S Special 12th-fret inlay
* Black hardware
http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/8/0/4/420804.jpg
$529.99 (or $475, if music loft still has it in purple)
* Set 3-piece mahogany neck
* Mahogany body with quilted maple top
* Bound rosewood fretboard
* 22 medium frets
* Gibralter III bridge
* Dual Duncan Ibanez humbuckers
* SZ Special inlay at 12th fret
* Body, neck, and headstock binding

[Savior]

Man up and buy an LTD.

[Sudden Intoxication]

^i'd have my h-1000 or mh-1000 by now but i blew all my money on books :(

[My Arms Your Hearse]

I have before, I didn't like the feel of hte neck, but I also don't know what model it was and if it's very different from the other guitars up there.

I dunno, I think the only ltd I would get would be a pure white viper, with black hardware.

[ChrisSW]

Right now:
-Peavey 5150 Block
-Marshall 1960A and Marshall 1960B cabs
-Jackson DK6 (The ugliest marshmallow camo, but it fucking shreds)
-LTD EC400AT with an 81/85 set.

New year:

-Bogner Uberschall (I'm interested in Framus Cobras though...)
-Two Framus Dragon straight 4x12's (In roadcases)
-ESP Eclipse Standard II (On order)
-LTD EC400AT (Backup guitar)

Now, the head will be in a headcase/rack combo, so I'm in the market for a tuner, effects unit, power conditioner, and possibly an EQ. I'll be reletively new to rack gear, so any recommendations (personal experiences) would be fantastic. I'll be picking up a Korg Tuner, so I'm really just looking for anything in regards to the effects unit, EQ, and power conditioner.

Heyyooo.

[T3h Effing Broom]

Dudebro, if you have an Uber and know how to use it, then you definately do not need to be interested in a Cobra.

[ChrisSW]

Well, the thing is, I don't have the Uber yet.

I've heard nothing but awesome things about them, and the ones that I've played are fantastic, but a buddy of mine recently picked up a Cobra for about $1400 (Canadian). Now, he seems pretty stoked on the Cobra, and I know they sound pretty badass, so for the amount of money I'd save, I could have money for tour, one roadcase, or some rack stuff.

I still think I might go with the Uberschall though.

[THATDUDE7]

god i want this

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g145/THATDUDE7_photos/71.jpg

[devikit]

What is it? I want one too.

[ChrisSW]

It's a Black Machine.

Badass.

[BZM]

lol basically everyone here wants a BM

i don't blame them, though.

[Sudden Intoxication]

god i want this

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g145/THATDUDE7_photos/71.jpg

why would you put that on the sidewalk, i feel like hitting someone

[Jotun]

haha that question has been roused many a time on this board. It's like the guy was high on smack when he placed it on the sidewalk.

Anyways I just replaced the tubes in my TSL with some JJ's and I love it.

[THATDUDE7]

those guitars must cost an arm and a dick.

[devikit]

How much are they realistically, and are they available in the UK?

[SHE'S HEROIN]

Ehh, I don't like the B7's pickup configuration...
http://www.blackmachine.net/assets/74.jpg

plus I'd rather have the 6string B2...
http://www.blackmachine.net/assets/Portrait400px.jpg

Oh mannnn, sexy.

[BZM]

How much are they realistically, and are they available in the UK?

HAHA, Blackmachine IS in the UK! It's way harder to get them to the states!

They're like... 1500 GBP. Or like 1200 at the least.

[THATDUDE7]

do you happen to know how much 1500 GBP amounts to in american money?

[Jotun]

do you happen to know how much 1500 GBP amounts to in american money?

About $2,800.

[THATDUDE7]

i just got pwned.

[SHE'S HEROIN]

Yes, thatdude7. Yes, that is correct. You just got pwned.

[BZM]

http://www.fender.com/products/prod_images/guitars/0265106537_xl.jpg
http://www.fender.com/products/prod_images/guitars/addtl_images/0265106537v1_axl.jpg

That is the nicest Stratocaster I have EVER played in my life... it just raped all the others in terms of orgasmic tone, playability, looks... fuck, I begged to rosewood for forgiveness for wanting to cheat on it with maple for so long. And the best part is, even though it sounds better and plays just as well as an American Deluxe, it only costs $750. KOA STRAT FOR THE WIN.

If you're gonna buy a Strat for that beautiful single coil tone, get that one. It probably sounds so great because it's loaded with Duncans.

AND DID I MENTION THIS GUITAR HAS A BIRDSEYE MAPLE NECK?! FUCKING STEAL!!

[devikit]

HAHA, Blackmachine IS in the UK! It's way harder to get them to the states!

They're like... 1500 GBP. Or like 1200 at the least.

£1500, that isnt actually that much for a custom guitar of that quality. Me thinks me might get one soon.

[BZM]

you won't be disappointed. Not to mention Doug (the guy who makes them) is a totally cool dude and a big metalhead.

[nopassionnoman]

does any one looking to buy a limited edition 5150 just say so having trouble no one wants it on ebay

[SHE'S HEROIN]

Anybody wanna get me a

http://www.musicyo.com/product_images/898_full.jpg

Steinberger Newburgh? As used by Jason of Cynic and I'm pretty sure Allan Holdsworth. I only need a couple hundred, I'll pay you back. 1 $w3arz

[Savior]

I've played one of those. Jesusj0nes' old guitar teacher had one. Thing rips, but it's sort of awkward at first.

[Durchfall]

i just got a mesa boogie triple rectifier. can anyone recommend any awesome sounding distortion settings?

[TheFranMan]

I rock the Jackson RR1.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/TheFranMan/Warped%20Tour/JacksonRR1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/TheFranMan/Warped%20Tour/BackofRR1.jpg

[Jotun]

i just got a mesa boogie triple rectifier. can anyone recommend any awesome sounding distortion settings?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/ssnapcase/ampsettings.jpg

[devikit]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/ssnapcase/ampsettings.jpg
LOL

[SHE'S HEROIN]

Ryan, ya beat me to it god damnit.

[StaringStraightDown]

First of all I'd like to say that this forum, as evil as it seems to treat people, has some of the funniest responses to pretty standard questions. I'm sure as I've seen happen before my band will be ripped to shreds but that's expected anyway. Continuing on...

Ibanez RG270DX
GHS Boomers TNT .10-.52
BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone
BOSS TU-2 Chromatic tuner
BOSS GE-7 EQ
Danelectro Hash Browns Flanger

So I'm currently unemployed and all I have is a Kustom 65W combo to use at practice. When we play shows I just bum something off another band, since we usually play with friends of ours anyway. Pathetic to say the least, but that's why I use the Metal Zone, saves me time since I just have it set up already. I came here to ask you guys what you thought about the

LTD M-1000
SPECS:
• NECK-THRU-BODY CONSTRUCTION
• 25.5” SCALE
• ALDER BODY W/FLAMED MAPLE TOP
• 3-PIECE MAPLE NECK
• ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD
• ABALONE ARROWHEAD INLAYS W/MODEL NAME AT 12TH FRET
• EMG 81 ACTIVE PICKUPS
• VOLUME & TONE CONTROLS W/3-WAY SWITCH
• BLACK HARDWARE
• ORIGINAL FLOYD ROSE BRIDGE
• WHITE W/ABALONE BINDING ON NECK & HEADSTOCK
• 24 XJ FRETS

Also the Peavey ValveKing 100 head.

I shall anxiously await your reply. Thanks in advance

p.s. I'll be coming into a big chunk of cash soon, so if you're wondering how I'll buy this stuff if I'm unemployed, there's your answer :emot-shak

[BZM]

the m-1000 is a fucking good-ass guitar, too bad abalone binding = for gays though. If you can deal with the perimeter of your fingerboard being coated with a nice layer of faggot, then I would highly suggest picking it up.

meh @ the valveking though, I haven't heard much of it... I would honestly just pick up a used 5150 head on ebay or a lee jackson head (for example, the crate stealth 100 head). You'll also need a cab too - again, ebay is your friend.

[Mr. Slippyfist]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/shevanelcutaflip/Picture023.jpg

my shiiit

[Jotun]

I still wanna hear a Vader cab...Everyone talks about em.

[jamesb]

Damn mr slippyfist. Hows the vader cab sound?

[Mr. Slippyfist]

Lotta low end like a VHT cab, but alot more clarity, Great metal cab!

Plugged in my tube screamer to the racktifier and its seriously some of the best tone i've heard, no liiiie.

[BZM]

k paul.

[mircfool]

again, why the hell would someone put a blackmachine on concrete....

[My Arms Your Hearse]

Whats a great delay pedal? I had an ibanez one that was pretty good, but I either lost it when I moved or let someone borrow it and forgot...

anyway, I want a new one and I'm open to some suggestions

[Jotun]

Whats a great delay pedal? I had an ibanez one that was pretty good, but I either lost it when I moved or let someone borrow it and forgot...

anyway, I want a new one and I'm open to some suggestions

I have a Boss DD-6 and I love it. It makes trumpet noises.

[Reverend Ian]

What the opinion of the s470?

http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/guitar.asp?model=S470

I'm thinking of buying one. I love the slimline body.

[pustraks]

What the opinion of the s470?

http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/guitar.asp?model=S470

I'm thinking of buying one. I love the slimline body.

I have the black one, nice slim guitar. Pickups are not so great, that is only weak point in this guitar, but tremolo is really nice :saber:

[joshthysia]

Whats a great delay pedal? I had an ibanez one that was pretty good, but I either lost it when I moved or let someone borrow it and forgot...

anyway, I want a new one and I'm open to some suggestions
i've got the boss dd-6 that i let my other guitarist use and i have the boss dd-20 giga delay which i suggest b/c it saves 4 presets and you can set another manual. great for songs with multiple delays. i also have the line 6 dl-4 that i DO NOT suggest. i read countless reviews about it breaking after a while so i'm gonna sell mine before mine fucks up.

[Dont hurt me]

I have a problem: (sorta)

right now ive got a halfstack for my bass, a behringer bx4500 or whatever, its a 450w head, with a 4x10 behringer cabinet. im getting sick of dragging it around, and even though its sufficient, the head doesnt give the greatest tone.

i am planning to sell the head, buy a combo amp, and use the combo either alone or bridged into my cab, until i can afford a new, nicer head. my question is though, what combo amp should i get? I havent alot of money, and my head isnt the most expensive piece of equipment so i wont get much from it, but i need something strong enough to be able to use at a small to medium sized show.

any suggestions?

[pustraks]

I have a problem: (sorta)

right now ive got a halfstack for my bass, a behringer bx4500 or whatever, its a 450w head, with a 4x10 behringer cabinet. im getting sick of dragging it around, and even though its sufficient, the head doesnt give the greatest tone.

i am planning to sell the head, buy a combo amp, and use the combo either alone or bridged into my cab, until i can afford a new, nicer head. my question is though, what combo amp should i get? I havent alot of money, and my head isnt the most expensive piece of equipment so i wont get much from it, but i need something strong enough to be able to use at a small to medium sized show.

any suggestions?

Take a look at Ashdown : http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/section.asp?section=mag
or Yorkville : http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?type=32&cat=15

[InMysLeep]

im currently saving up for a carvin legacy head and im wondering if the crunch in it is good enough for a good i hate to say Metal tone but yeah. or would an eq rack or pedal get the job done. id rather not go out and buy a metal zone pedal or something

[Manwë]

id rather not go out and buy a metal zone pedal or something

Don't you ever, ever buy that. EVER.

[InMysLeep]

exactly my point, im not a complete newkid with pedals im just not an expert i usually just use the amp i have nows distortion or play trhu my friends better amps but when i get the legacy im wondering if ill need more push to get low end distortion, or if just an eq and the amps regular crunch will work fine.

[DillingerEscapePlan]

What do you guys think about DiMarzio "Breed" pickups?

[BZM]

What the opinion of the s470?

http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/guitar.asp?model=S470

I'm thinking of buying one. I love the slimline body.

I would NOT buy a new one. I suggest finding a used Japanese-made S on ebay for around the same price, or probably even less.

[BrickRedShroud]

I have recently been pondering the idea of buying a new Ibanez RG-Model. Does anybody here have some advice or opinions on any of the RG type guitars? I am very serious about buying one and would love to hear what others have to say. I have been keeping an eye on 'RGT42DXFMTLF' series in particular.

http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/RGT42DXFMTLF.jpg

Anybody?

[Incendius]

Thinking about getting one of these soon, always wanted one. Always played a 7 but the one i have now is kinda...meh. But i dont know about the whole pickup setup here

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/0/3/1/273031.jpg

[BZM]

I have recently been pondering the idea of buying a new Ibanez RG-Model. Does anybody here have some advice or opinions on any of the RG type guitars? I am very serious about buying one and would love to hear what others have to say. I have been keeping an eye on 'RGT42DXFMTLF' series in particular.

http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/models/RGT42DXFMTLF.jpg

Anybody?

Alright, on one hand... it's a good guitar. Neck-through, decent trem... it has all the appointments of a top-of-the-line shred machine, but here's what I hate about it - the finish on the neck. That polyurethane finish generates so much fucking friction on position changes, that you can literally burn yourself on it (like a rug burn)... really shitty imo. If I bought one of these, the first thing I'd do would be to find a way to strip that shit off of the neck and then apply some sort of oil sealant to it. THEN it would be a sex machine, especially with a pickup change.

[_treasonist_]

i jus bought a Ibanez S1625FB found it in mint condition for 1000 bucks. im so happy

[BrickRedShroud]

Alright, on one hand... it's a good guitar. Neck-through, decent trem... it has all the appointments of a top-of-the-line shred machine, but here's what I hate about it - the finish on the neck. That polyurethane finish generates so much fucking friction on position changes, that you can literally burn yourself on it (like a rug burn)... really shitty imo. If I bought one of these, the first thing I'd do would be to find a way to strip that shit off of the neck and then apply some sort of oil sealant to it. THEN it would be a sex machine, especially with a pickup change.


i know exactly what you mean about the friction created on the neck. as far ibanez's go, do you know any that would not suffer from this problem? thanks for the feedback btw.

[DillingerEscapePlan]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/dillingerescapeplan10/PICT00262.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/dillingerescapeplan10/PICT00272.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/dillingerescapeplan10/PICT00282.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/dillingerescapeplan10/PICT00292.jpg

[devikit]

Alright, on one hand... it's a good guitar. Neck-through, decent trem... it has all the appointments of a top-of-the-line shred machine, but here's what I hate about it - the finish on the neck. That polyurethane finish generates so much fucking friction on position changes, that you can literally burn yourself on it (like a rug burn)... really shitty imo. If I bought one of these, the first thing I'd do would be to find a way to strip that shit off of the neck and then apply some sort of oil sealant to it. THEN it would be a sex machine, especially with a pickup change.

I stripped the varnish off my RG, just with sandpaper, then you rub vaseline into into and your good to go.

[ttfaashred]

Ryan i'll sell you my 5150 for $500.

[egdeltar]

My gear:

Currently Im using:

Digitech 2101LE
Mosvalve 962
Marshall 1960A
Jackson USA Kelly

At first I was kind of suprised how the Mosvalve and Digitech sound togther.. Best sounding amp Ive ever owned. I had a Somic Maximizer in there but it is not needed with the Digitech.

Stuff I dont use so much;

Peavey 5150
Marshall JCM900
Randall RG150E
Jackson Professional Series Kelly
Charvel Model 6
BC Rich Beast
LTD M200
Ampeg 8x10
2x Yamaha 2-15" PA Cabs.

I just bought Jackson Professional Dinky Reverse becuase I dont really want to use my Jackson USA for live shows.

I had a Gibson Les Paul Studio and a Mackey 4 bus 24 channel mixer but I didnt need those so I sold them.


I want to get 2 Vader cabs...

[styx]

how is the Ibanez MMM1-MOL Bariton?
i've planned to get an sz and this is for sale on ebay. looks somehow comparible. anyone ever played? i don't fucking know what the bariton is about.
http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/08/bc/10/aa_1.JPG

[SHE'S HEROIN]

how is the Ibanez MMM1-MOL Bariton?
i've planned to get an sz and this is for sale on ebay. looks somehow comparible. anyone ever played? i don't fucking know what the bariton is about.
http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/08/bc/10/aa_1.JPG

Get it if you play in Staind.

[styx]

Get it if you play in Staind.
so what about bariton?
how does it play in comparison to an sz?
answer these important questions and then i might think about playing in staind.

[SHE'S HEROIN]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baritone

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staind

[styx]

i know what bariton is. but why does it have to appear in the guitars name? what makes this guitar baritone?

[Savior]

It's made to be tuned low.

[BZM]

baritone = 27" scale
normal = 25.5" scale
gibson: 24 3/4" scale

[styx]

how does it play in comparison to an sz?

[BZM]

lol, the mushok and the SZ really can't be compared... completely different scale lengths. The SZ is a PRS-esque 25.1" scale, I believe, sort of in-between a gibson and a fender/normal ibanez in terms of distance between frets and string tension. For one, you're gonna have to stretch farther to reach the same things on a 27" neck obviously. I've never played a Mushok personally, but if you're talking simply about the fit and finish and how well the action is and all, it's probably a tad nicer than the SZ, since it is a prestige and all.

Also realize that you will be playing a Staind signature model and everyone will know it.

[\m/]

Yeah...if you plan on not tuning higher then B then get it...

But..."it is staind signature model

...and everyone will know it."

[styx]

i didn't even know who mike mushok was before this thread...
well, i thought it sounded nice because of neck-thru, but...
ah well, i just can't play with even more stretched fingers...
yeah and staind sucks. it'l probly go far beyond my budget anyway.
spoiled it for me, you right-handed, stealin, shoe-wearin' bastards...

[Incendius]

question about the baritone......is it any different to play or just same shit as normal

[egdeltar]

question about the baritone......is it any different to play or just same shit as normal


They area a bit different. The strings are a lot heavier. If you have weak hands it will probably be a bit more challenging.

[Incendius]

hmm yeah i was think of getting this ESP LTD 7 string cause a play a 7 now. And they also make it in a Baritone. But as far as string go cant i just get ones that arent that heavy or does it require heavier string for some kind of fitting?

[Ginge!]

The flyod rose on my ibanez is sticking out from the body by about an inch at the back. Does this mean i need new springs or is there just a really way of sorting this out?

[egdeltar]

The flyod rose on my ibanez is sticking out from the body by about an inch at the back. Does this mean i need new springs or is there just a really way of sorting this out?

Detune your guitar, Tighten the spring claw in the back, retune your guitar. Repeat until your trem is level with the body.

Sounds like you just put a heavier gauge string on there and did not make the proper adjustments.

[egdeltar]

hmm yeah i was think of getting this ESP LTD 7 string cause a play a 7 now. And they also make it in a Baritone. But as far as string go cant i just get ones that arent that heavy or does it require heavier string for some kind of fitting?


There are Baritone strings.

[Ginge!]

Detune your guitar, Tighten the spring claw in the back, retune your guitar. Repeat until your trem is level with the body.

Sounds like you just put a heavier gauge string on there and did not make the proper adjustments.


ok thanks man i'll give that a go. I did put heavier strings on so thats probably the problem.

[Incendius]

Lol once i put strings on my 6 that were too heavy and the fucking nut broke. 80 dollars to fix

[BZM]

Lol once i put strings on my 6 that were too heavy and the fucking nut broke. 80 dollars to fix

That's why you have the shop file the nut to accomodate heavier strings BEFORE you put them on.

[T3h Effing Broom]

I swear to God, if you would've left the "e" off of "baritone" one more time, I would've killed you, and then myself.

[egdeltar]

barytun

[Incendius]

That's why you have the shop file the nut to accomodate heavier strings BEFORE you put them on.

lol yeah i know that now but this was like years ago when i didnt know shit lol

[My Arms Your Hearse]

I swear, you better have gotten an SZ.

[vegasaint]

I just scooped this for 2 bills

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/7/0/2/255702.jpg

[BurnHisEyes]

Hey, I'm about to get new Bass gear, with a budget, and was just wondering if Galian-Krugers would be worth my time? And yes, I do plan on using them for gigs and shit.

[vegasaint]

I just scooped this for 2 bills

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/7/0/2/255702.jpg
Got this shit in the mail today and my ability to use it is so fucking :emot-LMAO

[Orkestra]

Yeah thats what im thinking, if I stuck some passives in their it wouldn't help its case. I can't understand why people buy really expensive guitars then stick EMG's in them... anyway, this guitar should do well live for me seeing as I seem to break my Ibanez's on stage.

As it is now, the BC RICH sounds fucking awesome crunched up, clean it sounds... not so good.


Agathis is actually a type of pine! LOL im playing furniture... how about that.

[JM..]

I just scooped this for 2 bills

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/7/0/2/255702.jpg

should have got the 5000 or 9000

[My Arms Your Hearse]

an SZ I just got

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5271/sexnb7.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7840/szrn3.jpg

the only camera i have is on my phone, so sorry for the poor quality.

[Brogen]

an SZ I just got

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5271/sexnb7.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7840/szrn3.jpg

the only camera i have is on my phone, so sorry for the poor quality.

very sweet..im jealous haha

[Fkod]

There's another thing about baritones and normal guitars. Baritones are made to be tuned lower, so they have pickups that are preset for lower sounds. Basically taking a normal guitar and dropping the tuning down to B you will get quite shit sound if you don't change the pickups. But baritones actually are hard to play. The distance between the frets is much bigger and you have to stretch a lot. Plus the strings are much harder.

What I did was I bought myself a 7-string Ibanez two years ago. It took me some time to get used to it (not very long actually) and now I'm extremely happy. It really does offer more possibilities than a 6-string, its pickups are made for low tuning, you can always play with 6-stringers, because your tuning is classic except the 7th string... basically I wouldn't say there are any real disadvantages except if you're on of those people who plays only drop-C# or sth with one-finger riffs. They seem to be very conservative about their one-finger style and don't really want to change anything...

Btw does anyone play a 7-string in drop tuning?

[BZM]

Korn.

p.s. SZ's are really sweet guitars for the price.

[devikit]

Er they dont play in drop tuning as such, they just play 7 strings down a tone i think. So its ADGCFAD? lol

[BZM]

HAHAHAHA FAGGOT TRAP YOU ACTUALLY KNEW WHAT KORN'S TUNING WAS

;)

[Brogen]

HAHAHAHA FAGGOT TRAP YOU ACTUALLY KNEW WHAT KORN'S TUNING WAS

;)

lol@faggot trap

[adreadfulend]

Can anyone give me feedback on this equiptment im going for

Marshall JMP-1 Preamp
http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=JMP-1

Carvin TS100 Tube Power Amp
http://www.carvin.com/products/single.php?ItemNumber=TS100&CID=GPRE

also this may be a dumb question but im not to familiar with tube amps so, tube amps are like 3 times louder than solid state right? so if i get a 100 watt tube power amp it will be like 300 solid state watts right?

[teh Mazn]

u r teh st00pid

[adreadfulend]

just asking a question

[devikit]

HAHAHAHA FAGGOT TRAP YOU ACTUALLY KNEW WHAT KORN'S TUNING WAS

;)

haha fair does.

google must be a faggot.