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I voted LP, but the Roadhouse strats would be right up there also. I actually prefer the neck on the Strat, but for fat, full humbucker tone I gotta have the Agile to pull it off.
What is your weapon?
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guitarhack
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It's my DeArmond M-75, which is a Les Paul style guitar, but since I don't have a Gibson. . .
My current weapon of choice is my Hamer Newport. I am trying to put my finger on the key reason why I keep coming back to this guitar and I think it is basically this: Tone-wise this guitar seems to be like the love child from the relationship between a Telecaster, Gretch, and ES-335. It can cover some of the same tones as all of these guitars but not sounding exactly like any of them. Something about this combination of sounds keeps me coming back to this guitar, not to mention that it plays like a dream and is very light, and has a Bigsby which makes it even more fun to play. It's not a perfect guitar (sustain-wise, it's not the same as a solidbody) but for some reason it always inspires me to play. It seems to be well suited to the sounds that I like to get. It can get twangy like a Tele, fat & bluesy like a 335, or rock-a-billy sounding like a Gretch.
Jipes
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After playing diverses japanes copies (Ibanez, Rokkoman, Aria) I got a Gibson 335 and played it for more than ten years loved it, got then a Strat 57 Reissue and love it even more because of diversity of tone and great playability and then I got a Telecaster Esquire and Bang :thwap:happy:rockya got crazy about the roughness and the amazing "Twang" tone of it. Specially great when playing in a large band with a full horn section :thumbsup
Finally got last month a Thinline 72 Custom Telecaster and love it even more :dude
To resume from humbuckers I went to single coil and back to humbuckers
Am I just dumb :rollover
Finally got last month a Thinline 72 Custom Telecaster and love it even more :dude
To resume from humbuckers I went to single coil and back to humbuckers
Am I just dumb :rollover
Jimi75
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After playing diverses japanes copies (Ibanez, Rokkoman, Aria) I got a Gibson 335 and played it for more than ten years loved it, got then a Strat 57 Reissue and love it even more because of diversity of tone and great playability and then I got a Telecaster Esquire and Bang :thwap:happy:rockya got crazy about the roughness and the amazing "Twang" tone of it. Specially great when playing in a large band with a full horn section :thumbsup
Finally got last month a Thinline 72 Custom Telecaster and love it even more :dude
To resume from humbuckers I went to single coil and back to humbuckers
Am I just dumb :rollover
Take a look at the choice of guitars you made. You are clever through and through! It's normal and also very good that our tastes undergo certain changes, because it keeps our lives as musicians exciting.
Jipes
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Thanks Jimi, I love to hear that I'm getting clever :AOK
To be more serious it's true that my taste have changed and I guess I'm refining my real needs for an axe, It has to be solid and reliable with great tone and a lovely neck. No needs for fancy booster or 18th pickups combination
To be more serious it's true that my taste have changed and I guess I'm refining my real needs for an axe, It has to be solid and reliable with great tone and a lovely neck. No needs for fancy booster or 18th pickups combination
Brian Krashpad
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I put Les Paul, but it's really a toss-up between Tele and LP.
I have 3 Teles, 2 Fenders and a Frankentele. I have 2 actual Gibson LP's (Classic and Studio DC), but a coulple of other 2-humbucker mahogany guitars which don't look just like LP's but are close sonically (DeArmond Jet Star, Fernandes Ravelle). I also have 2 mahogany flat-top P-90 guitars which are not Gibsons, although one is shaped like a Gibby DC, which have P-90's and are thus in the LP Special ballpark (Hamer Special and Schecter Tempest Special).
I have 3 Teles, 2 Fenders and a Frankentele. I have 2 actual Gibson LP's (Classic and Studio DC), but a coulple of other 2-humbucker mahogany guitars which don't look just like LP's but are close sonically (DeArmond Jet Star, Fernandes Ravelle). I also have 2 mahogany flat-top P-90 guitars which are not Gibsons, although one is shaped like a Gibby DC, which have P-90's and are thus in the LP Special ballpark (Hamer Special and Schecter Tempest Special).
deeaa
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I put SG although I have never even owned one. But if I had to choose any factory guitar I could not mod that heavily, I suppose I would go get me an SG.
Of factory guitars, that'd be small and handy and I'd know I can get what I like out of it. I'd mod the neck pup into twin single mode though. Or alternatively maybe a chambered Les Paul.
IF heavy modding is allowed, I'd get a strat which I'd re-shape and put in a proper pickup instead of those weenies, plus some other mods.
But, yeah, one for everything out of all basic 'classic' models---probably SG.
Of factory guitars, that'd be small and handy and I'd know I can get what I like out of it. I'd mod the neck pup into twin single mode though. Or alternatively maybe a chambered Les Paul.
IF heavy modding is allowed, I'd get a strat which I'd re-shape and put in a proper pickup instead of those weenies, plus some other mods.
But, yeah, one for everything out of all basic 'classic' models---probably SG.
kidsmoke
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+1 :thumbsup
I couldn't decide since I also LOVE my 335 style guitar, but ultimately, if I'm walking out the door and can bring one guitar, it's the idol, with the split coils and a cube, I can sound like just about anything.
Ironically, I've really only been playing my Larrivee acoustic lately, as I've got a open mic coming up,and I'm trying to channel me some Amos Lee, but lets face it, we're all about the screaming solo's here most of the time
Eric
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Heck yes. My frequency of screaming solos (and number of guitars and amphs that can produce said screaming solos) has increased exponentially since joining here.
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Pointy shredder guitar for me 
Jackson RR FTW!
Jackson RR FTW!
steevc
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I put Les Paul although my Gordon Smith GS2 is more like a double cut-away Jnr. It's my only electric. I go through phases of playing my Dean acoustic more.
scruff
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Well heck, if we're including basses...
riverrick
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That's a really tough one....but for me it's my Gretsch 6120 RHH.
Monkus
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Mahogany PRS Standard ... the babe of choice
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love Strats and have a few (best ones I own are from the 70s...) also love Jazzmasters, like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEIagtnGMmA
cebreez
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Early 80's Peavey T-60 !!! Love the feel and versatility and the neck is just HOME! The only mods are vintage wound pickups and gibson speed knobs.
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums...nts and Gear/Amps and Effects/0914111342a.jpg
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums...nts and Gear/Amps and Effects/0914111342a.jpg
Brian Krashpad
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Early 80's Peavey T-60 !!! Love the feel and versatility and the neck is just HOME! The only mods are vintage wound pickups and gibson speed knobs.
Except for the mods, yours is a dead ringer for my Theresa-- same color, same vintage, maple board.
Those pup covers aren't Gibson, where'd they come from? Also, did you do the pup swap? It's rare to see a T-60 with non-original pickups, especially from the era when those would've been toasters rather than rails.
Commodore 64
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After my last rehearsal, I'm probably gonna play my Samick jazzmaster style guitar with P90s at an upcoming gig. Everyone keeps telling me how great that guitar sounds, and I gotta say, I dig the P90s. I'll also take my tele, because I love it, but I'll be darned if my lowly Samick isn't acting like a fine instrument. Here's a shot of them both (most of you have already seen this).
Commodore 64
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First ever gig is in the books. Took both guitars pictured above. We did 3.5 hours, and I only used the Samick for one song. I just always end up back with the Tele, because it feels right and does eveything I want it to do.
Eric
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Cool! 3.5 hours? That's a lot of playing. How'd it go?
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Commodore 64
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Our band is layed out thusly:
Jim: Band Leader, mainly keyboards, also bass, and guitar, and vocals.
Other Jim: Drums. Very good, tasteful and keeps great time.
Harry: Guitar and Bass, 50/50. Oldest member of the band. Played bass for Frankie Yankovic back in the day.
Jared: Bass and Sax. FANTASTIC Sax player.
Kelly: Vocals, Keyboard, Bass, Guitar. Great singer.
Tim: Vocals, a little bit of guitar.
Me: Vocals, guitar.
It went very well from a playing standpoint. Now, we did have chord charts, on music stands, which I understand is a big faux pas. I need them on about 1/3 of our songs, another 1/3 I need to glance at it before the song starts, and the other 1/3 I have down cold. There were times when one or more of us missed a key change or bridge, but we have 7 people, so we were able to power through. Nothing disastrous.
The crowd, such as it was, was a bit cold. Only 1 couple danced to any slow song (When a Man Loves A Woman, You Send Me). A few people came out and boogied for the Elvis Medley (Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog). There were not many people there most of the time. Ostensibly, it was a Halloween Party and an Eagles Club. I really had no idea what to expect. At one point, in our second set, there were a LOT of people there. But then we announced the winner of the 50/50 raffle and 90% of the people left. Seriously. It was ridiculous.
When we did get any applause, it was after "jam" songs. We did an Evil Ways/Light My Fire Medley where we traded solos for a long time that went over really well. Also did a Buffalo Springfield Medley, (For What It's Worth/Mr. Soul) which had an extended jam. And we got the most applause from the 1 original song we did, a super simple song in G, which consequently was my first solo break of the night. It was really freaky, I didn't even realize what I was playing. At one point, I thought. "Holy Sh!t that came out of my guitar, and it actually sounded pretty good".
We totally nailed Somebody to Love, we have a good female singer and Harry just really has the lead bits on that song down cold. Really awesome.
First set, I couldn't hear my vocals and I had 3 songs to sing (Bad Moon Rising, Brown Eyed Girl, and Monster Mash). I had to sing Monster Mash, and one of the keyboards was way wrong on the chord changes(right chords, wrong timing), and the band followed, so I kinda had to wing that one. Couldn't really hear myself anyways. Last set, I forgot the second verse for The Last Time so I just sang the first one again.
Another highlight was Rainy Night in Georgia, excellent sax solo in that one and we nailed all the bridges, etc.
Jim: Band Leader, mainly keyboards, also bass, and guitar, and vocals.
Other Jim: Drums. Very good, tasteful and keeps great time.
Harry: Guitar and Bass, 50/50. Oldest member of the band. Played bass for Frankie Yankovic back in the day.
Jared: Bass and Sax. FANTASTIC Sax player.
Kelly: Vocals, Keyboard, Bass, Guitar. Great singer.
Tim: Vocals, a little bit of guitar.
Me: Vocals, guitar.
It went very well from a playing standpoint. Now, we did have chord charts, on music stands, which I understand is a big faux pas. I need them on about 1/3 of our songs, another 1/3 I need to glance at it before the song starts, and the other 1/3 I have down cold. There were times when one or more of us missed a key change or bridge, but we have 7 people, so we were able to power through. Nothing disastrous.
The crowd, such as it was, was a bit cold. Only 1 couple danced to any slow song (When a Man Loves A Woman, You Send Me). A few people came out and boogied for the Elvis Medley (Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog). There were not many people there most of the time. Ostensibly, it was a Halloween Party and an Eagles Club. I really had no idea what to expect. At one point, in our second set, there were a LOT of people there. But then we announced the winner of the 50/50 raffle and 90% of the people left. Seriously. It was ridiculous.
When we did get any applause, it was after "jam" songs. We did an Evil Ways/Light My Fire Medley where we traded solos for a long time that went over really well. Also did a Buffalo Springfield Medley, (For What It's Worth/Mr. Soul) which had an extended jam. And we got the most applause from the 1 original song we did, a super simple song in G, which consequently was my first solo break of the night. It was really freaky, I didn't even realize what I was playing. At one point, I thought. "Holy Sh!t that came out of my guitar, and it actually sounded pretty good".
We totally nailed Somebody to Love, we have a good female singer and Harry just really has the lead bits on that song down cold. Really awesome.
First set, I couldn't hear my vocals and I had 3 songs to sing (Bad Moon Rising, Brown Eyed Girl, and Monster Mash). I had to sing Monster Mash, and one of the keyboards was way wrong on the chord changes(right chords, wrong timing), and the band followed, so I kinda had to wing that one. Couldn't really hear myself anyways. Last set, I forgot the second verse for The Last Time so I just sang the first one again.
Another highlight was Rainy Night in Georgia, excellent sax solo in that one and we nailed all the bridges, etc.
Eric
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Sounds like a successful first outing. I'm slightly amazed that you ever manage to coordinate practices with a 7-person outfit.
Anyway, congrats on your first real gig. I'd love to do that someday.
Anyway, congrats on your first real gig. I'd love to do that someday.
Commodore 64
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It's tough. We average 1 rehearsal every 1.5 months.
I realized on Saturday that it also limits the potential places we could gig. We had a TON of equipment. We could never open for another band, or play after another band. Took 90 minutes to set up and 60 minutes to tear down and pack up. 1 minivan, 2 SUVs, and 2 cars FULL of gear. That's the double edged sword as it were. We have a sweet PA system, floor stands for the big PA speakers, several floor monitors (which we did not hook up for lack of space), a Peavey 400w bass amp, that also outputs to an enormous old Fender 2 x 15 cab. Mics, mic stands, 2 guitar trees, 6 guitar stands, I mean, a sick amount of gear. Harry brought 7 guitars (lol) he took 3 home before the gig though, thankfully, 3 keyboards, keyboard amps, guitar amps, 2 rack processor thingies for god knows what. I just play my tele through a tuner pedal, a Lovepedal AMp50 and my Pro Jr., but even then I have 2 guitars and I also brought my Peavey Classic 30 for back-up (left that out in the minivan though).
I realized on Saturday that it also limits the potential places we could gig. We had a TON of equipment. We could never open for another band, or play after another band. Took 90 minutes to set up and 60 minutes to tear down and pack up. 1 minivan, 2 SUVs, and 2 cars FULL of gear. That's the double edged sword as it were. We have a sweet PA system, floor stands for the big PA speakers, several floor monitors (which we did not hook up for lack of space), a Peavey 400w bass amp, that also outputs to an enormous old Fender 2 x 15 cab. Mics, mic stands, 2 guitar trees, 6 guitar stands, I mean, a sick amount of gear. Harry brought 7 guitars (lol) he took 3 home before the gig though, thankfully, 3 keyboards, keyboard amps, guitar amps, 2 rack processor thingies for god knows what. I just play my tele through a tuner pedal, a Lovepedal AMp50 and my Pro Jr., but even then I have 2 guitars and I also brought my Peavey Classic 30 for back-up (left that out in the minivan though).
Hey C64, congrats on the gig!
That's sort of how it goes with crowds, sometimes you'll sound like crap and the crowd is cheering and fully into the show and other times you're on fire and they just stand back and yawn. Once in a while it all comes together for a night that you'll never forget.
Sounds like a lot of fun though.
That's sort of how it goes with crowds, sometimes you'll sound like crap and the crowd is cheering and fully into the show and other times you're on fire and they just stand back and yawn. Once in a while it all comes together for a night that you'll never forget.
Sounds like a lot of fun though.
deeaa
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That sounds like a normal amount of equipment...but there's many of you so it should not be a problem.
I just got a memory trip of our gigs in the past...six of us...drumset, pa with two huge peacetime tops and two subs...amp rack with poweramps, crossovers, power...four monitor wedges...two big cases for cables etc...mixer...DX rack with 6 compressor channels, two TX boxes...keyboard and stand...bass rig with 2x15"...two Marshall rigs one with 2x12 one with 4x10"...box of microphones, half a dozen stage lights, toolboxes and Michael and light stands...six guitars in all...usually took over 2 hours to set up, one to soundcheck etc ..but we could pack it up in half hour. And somehow we managed to squeeze it all in a full-size Chevy van and also travel in it...I still wonder how we did it...
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I just got a memory trip of our gigs in the past...six of us...drumset, pa with two huge peacetime tops and two subs...amp rack with poweramps, crossovers, power...four monitor wedges...two big cases for cables etc...mixer...DX rack with 6 compressor channels, two TX boxes...keyboard and stand...bass rig with 2x15"...two Marshall rigs one with 2x12 one with 4x10"...box of microphones, half a dozen stage lights, toolboxes and Michael and light stands...six guitars in all...usually took over 2 hours to set up, one to soundcheck etc ..but we could pack it up in half hour. And somehow we managed to squeeze it all in a full-size Chevy van and also travel in it...I still wonder how we did it...
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Eric
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It's funny, that whole thing. The last few weeks, I've been playing with this other electric guitarist who's really awesome at this semi-regular thing I play at for my former church. It's the first time I've ever played with another 'real' electric guitarist (the others always played their electrics like acoustics), and while it opens up tons of things, it takes a lot more time for the band to get in a groove. I can only imagine what it's like with 7 people. That's the thing with more people: it gives you way more options and opportunities, but it takes a lot more time to coordinate and sync up that many moving parts.
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