The Guitar Pron Thread

[Buzzrock 14901]

That’s fantastic

[Deej 76750]

Don Rickles seems to enjoy them.

Edited April 1, 2018 by Deej

[Patron 230]

19 hours ago, tbone_ said:

 

Blues jr?

Just starting out so thinking modeling amp to get going.

 

[Deej 76750]

I know everyone is probably sick of hearing it, but Boss Katana. Don't even bother with anything else, if you are looking for an ss amp.

Edited April 2, 2018 by Deej

[CTC2 2791]

I can't get pic posting to work but I got a used Martin MMV this week.  I know it is a GC exclusive but I am really happy with it.  Solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides.  Ebony fretboard.  I don't have a lot of Martin experience and I am sure the more expensive versions sound amazing but I am really happy with it.

I know most people start on acoustic and move to electric.  I did the opposite and think I missed out on training my right hand.  

Edited April 2, 2018 by CTC2

[the idoit 165]

Deej, That Elder's React vid was awesome. My youngest, the drummer, is a huge Zep/Bonzo fan (I steered him in that direction as soon as he picked up the sticks. You're welcome.) and has been pushing GVF on me. The kid has pipes and they've got a good groove but their songs are weak and derivative. But, then, they're really young. They do have promise.

I don't know if I can forgive those folks for not knowing The Crunge. As a bassist it's been a favorite for a looooong time.

[Deej 76750]

Yeah, hopefully they'll get stronger. Still not bad. Nice to hear something other than overproduced hipster music getting some love. Kid sounds just like Robert Plant to me. It's creepy, almost. Plant, btw, gave them some love this last week. 

[hullabelew 3723]

hehe.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gibson_announces_broken-neck_limited-edition_les_paul_the_price_is_9999.html

 

[Buzzrock 14901]

Deej, That Elder's React vid was awesome. My youngest, the drummer, is a huge Zep/Bonzo fan (I steered him in that direction as soon as he picked up the sticks. You're welcome.) and has been pushing GVF on me. The kid has pipes and they've got a good groove but their songs are weak and derivative. But, then, they're really young. They do have promise.
I don't know if I can forgive those folks for not knowing The Crunge. As a bassist it's been a favorite for a looooong time.

You have crystallized my feelings on GVF. I had some friends going nuts over them and I gave them a listen and thought, “Why these guys?” There have been a number of throwback rock bands over the last few years and I couldn’t figure out why this one in particular was garnering so much praise. I think it must be the singer.

[Deej 76750]

It's the singer.

 

[Deej 76750]

 

[Grandioso 2592]

If anyone was on the fence about getting a Tele, here's a pretty got damn good deal. $480.00.

https://reverb.com/item/11041902-fender-telecaster-60th-anniversary-2011

[Deej 76750]

Do I need a 5th?

[tbone_ 14106]

Do I need a 5th?

Of Whiskey?

[Chad Fuck 17658]

Do I need a 5th?

Does this look like the Stupid Question thread?

[ohchaucer 1443]

[jimmyjazz 45877]

Need a quick rec -- what is the go-to "value" 5-string bass these days?  A buddy and his bandmates want to buy their bass player a new one for his birthday.  They're kind of hoping to stay at $700 or so.  There is a Fender "Standard" model in that price range, any other brands or models to consider?  The G&L Tribute looks to be a little more $$$.

[BoomMF 1398]

LTD/ESP does a great job with 5 and 6-string basses and they're priced very aggressively. The D-5 is very popular and is a good looking ax, imo.

Edited April 3, 2018 by BoomMF

[jimmyjazz 45877]

Thanks.

Check out this "yard sale" at Sigler Music -- some very cool options for various Fenders, both with and without pickups:

https://www.siglermusiconline.com/pages/sigler-yard-sale

 

[Handcruser 2805]

Need a quick rec -- what is the go-to "value" 5-string bass these days?  A buddy and his bandmates want to buy their bass player a new one for his birthday.  They're kind of hoping to stay at $700 or so.  There is a Fender "Standard" model in that price range, any other brands or models to consider?  The G&L Tribute looks to be a little more $$$.

What’s he play now?


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[jimmyjazz 45877]

A total piece of shit.

[Chad Fuck 17658]

Did a search for a limited range of $500-$750 for 5 string bass and limited it to brands I'm familiar with and would play.  Tons of options:

https://reverb.com/marketplace/bass-guitars?query=5 string bass&price_min=500&price_max=750&make[]=ibanez&make[]=schecter&make[]=esp-ltd&make[]=fender&make[]=sterling&make[]=yamaha&make[]=peavey&make[]=spector&make[]=g-and-l&make[]=washburn

 

[Chad Fuck 17658]

Sterling is the entry level brand for Music Man.  They make great StingRay style basses at an affordable price.  Some good Warwick stuff in that price range as well. My brother has an Ibanez he's used for 20 years and it's still a great bass.  

[BoomMF 1398]

We're in the golden age of entry-to-mid level guitars.

[Chad Fuck 17658]

3 minutes ago, BoomMF said:

We're in the golden age of entry-to-mid level guitars.

I think we're in a golden age of guitars, period.  

Take the Cordoba I just bought my son.  $129.  Already set up to play without taking to a luthier.  The kid wants to play it because it isn't a total piece of shit, unlike say, the Regal my Dad started out on (and still has). If I'd have started on that, well, I'd have given up.  You can hardly play the damn thing at all.  Kills your fingers.  I'll bet the strings are half an inch off the fretboard.  A whole generation learned on that kind of garbage.  

[jimmyjazz 45877]

How would y'all compare that Sterling to an equal-priced Fender?  I'm talking new.

I'm a big fan of Music Man to be sure.

[the idoit 165]

Music Man over Fender. Fender over Sterling. G&L’s are an excellent option.

 

Pickup configuration in order of preference:

 

Music Man dual

Fender P/J

Fender P bass

G&L dual

Fender J bass

 

Also consider a Korean Spector Legend 5. Fabulous instrument. Can be had in a P/J active configuration or dual HB active. Well balanced, light and infinitely playable.

 

[Buzzrock 14901]

Beach bar, watching some salty dog play acoustic favorites. Man, he could really stand to dial back the treble and the mix on his vocal harmony pedal. So crispy we couldn’t sit near him.

But I’d still rather have his job.

[Celery Man 20929]

I thought maybe the Lakland Skyline basses were in that range, but that's a nope.

 

Or at least, none of the ones I would be interested in.

Edited April 4, 2018 by Celery Man

[Chad Fuck 17658]

I was going to recommend a Skyline too but then I checked the prices.

[jimmyjazz 45877]

Yeah, it's a little short $$$ wise.

But can you imagine having your band mates buy you a new instrument?  That would be absolutely cool.

[Celery Man 20929]

Facebook ad.  Anyone need a Les Paul?

https://reverb.com/item/10065516-gibson-les-paul-custom-shop-historic-59-reissue-r9-vos-2014-1959

 

 

almost as pretty as mine

[tbone_ 14106]

But I’d still rather have his job.

So much this.

[Chad Fuck 17658]

Yeah, it's a little short $$$ wise.
But can you imagine having your band mates buy you a new instrument?  That would be absolutely cool.

No doubt. An incredibly generous act.

[Handcruser 2805]

Yeah, it's a little short $$$ wise.
But can you imagine having your band mates buy you a new instrument?  That would be absolutely cool.

P bass seems like a really good choice.


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[Chad Fuck 17658]

If I had an extra $5k laying around, I'd be all over that LP.

 

[noharleyyet 2838]

11 hours ago, Celery Man said:

Facebook ad.  Anyone need a Les Paul?

https://reverb.com/item/10065516-gibson-les-paul-custom-shop-historic-59-reissue-r9-vos-2014-1959

 

 

almost as pretty as mine

 Very nice quilt. 

[the idoit 165]

The richness of the finish on that Paul is spectacular.

[tbone_ 14106]

Love it. It's almost too cool to even look at.

[Celery Man 20929]

Love it. It's almost too cool to even look at.

[Buzzrock 14901]

 Very nice quilt. 

Is that quilt or flame?

[Deej 76750]

Flame, bordering on quilt. It has that one patch that is almost quilt on the left side. 

[noharleyyet 2838]

1 hour ago, Deej said:

Flame, bordering on quilt. It has that one patch that is almost quilt on the left side. 

Yes, I have a collector snob bud who doesn't play..he'd say it's mismatched...I say it has character.

[Mojo Hand 4580]

Well if he doesn't play, I'd say that he and his guitars are mismatched. 

[Chad Fuck 17658]

11 minutes ago, noharleyyet said:

Yes, I have a collector snob bud who doesn't play..he'd say it's mismatched...I say it has character.

I'd take it off his hands for a reasonable price.  These two are mismatched as well:

[jimmyjazz 45877]

Oh snap.

[noharleyyet 2838]

3 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

I'd take it off his hands for a reasonable price.  These two are mismatched as well:

"My Left Foot" squared? ....I can almost hear the crunch from that pic...yea I'd take bofum.

[Deej 76750]

God damnit, Jimmy! Tidy up those string ends.

[Deej 76750]

He shaved the neck down on #1 so much, it's almost down to the truss rod, according to him.

[the idoit 165]

God damnit, Jimmy! Tidy up those string ends.

Eh, I do the curlies sometimes too. I’ll allow it.