Guitars and Instruments (no stairway) [Archive] - Page 2

sammydog

31-07-2019, 01:37 PM

If it's from the Terada Factory and has the long tenon join and Nitro finish the price is fair. But if it has the short tenon, Poly Finish, and Asian PAF copies and electronics it's maybe a $1000 guitar.

What worries me is that thie Orville went out of production in 1999 - this does not look like it's 20 years old.

From my research Orville are Poly Finish and cheap(er) components. I believe Orville was actually rebadged as epiphone and moved to Korea ,

Orville by Gibson however are Nitro with USA spec electronics. These are said to be every bit as good as a gibson.

The one linked is doesn't appear to be an Orville by Gibson. The Headstock logo lacks the "by Gibson" part and it looks like no nibs on the frets (a refret could account for this, but the guitar doesn't look played enough to warrant a refret). The gold top finish also covers a bunch of binding on the neck. I'll be passing, really want a gold top though

The Dunster

31-07-2019, 02:52 PM

From my research Orville are Poly Finish and cheap(er) components. I believe Orville was actually rebadged as epiphone and moved to Korea ,

Orville by Gibson however are Nitro with USA spec electronics. These are said to be every bit as good as a gibson.

The one linked is doesn't appear to be an Orville by Gibson. The Headstock logo lacks the "by Gibson" part and it looks like no nibs on the frets (a refret could account for this, but the guitar doesn't look played enough to warrant a refret). The gold top finish also covers a bunch of binding on the neck. I'll be passing, really want a gold top though

I've seen a few of each type and apart from the nitro and the electronics the "by Gibson" and plain Orville are pretty much equivalent.
Two factories made them - one Terada, the other Fujigen.
Neither of them are as good as early Tokai, Aria Pro II, and Greco - but Tokai prices now are well over $10k for the best examples.

The Dunster

02-08-2019, 12:02 PM

This ones reset the bar on being ridiculously overpriced:

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/thornton/guitars-amps/u2-signed-guitar-fender-squier-bullet-official-merchandise/1222658065

sammydog

06-08-2019, 08:53 PM

Looking at picking this amp and cab up for my daughter. Amp SVT-3 Pro with an Ampeg 6x10 cab.

Got any input Bon, good deal, bad idea???

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/884065231953973/

Bon

08-08-2019, 01:46 PM

Looking at picking this amp and cab up for my daughter. Amp SVT-3 Pro with an Ampeg 6x10 cab.

Got any input Bon, good deal, bad idea???

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/884065231953973/

Hmmm.. It looks like a real good deal..
Normally a second hand SVT3-Pro will be going for that price by itself, without the 6x10 included!

The only issue I'd have, and it isnt even sound related, is that a 6x10 is a big fvcken box to have to lug about. I used one back in the day and it was a real prick to get up/down stairs, in and out of the back of the ute, etc..
Also, at that price, I'd be having a good look over the whole thing and making sure it works.. hahaha..

Let me know if you get it..

sammydog

08-08-2019, 03:33 PM

Hmmm.. It looks like a real good deal..
Normally a second hand SVT3-Pro will be going for that price by itself, without the 6x10 included!

The only issue I'd have, and it isnt even sound related, is that a 6x10 is a big fvcken box to have to lug about. I used one back in the day and it was a real prick to get up/down stairs, in and out of the back of the ute, etc..
Also, at that price, I'd be having a good look over the whole thing and making sure it works.. hahaha..

Let me know if you get it..

My concern is the price as well, seems cheap. I'm assuming a speaker issue or three (with no reason for that assumption). I guess they could be replaced. Going to line up to play it can check the amp over. Amp looks in good condition, the cab not so much, but with that much weight it takes nothing to tear the tolex.

I know about the weight of the 6x10, its only getting it in/out of the car that's the issue. Wheels should make it easier than the 2x15 cab I used to lug playing bass (or my 4x12 without wheels).

Part of me says get it, ditch the cab and get a light 4x10. Ive read the SVT-3 Pros are pretty reliable. Its got four 12AX7 and one 12AU7 tube, Ive got heaps of those spare so can replace them straight up. Pre amp tubes should last a long time though (compared to power amp tubes).

I'll let you know how we go with it. My daughter is desperate for it, to the point of wanting to part with her own money.

Bon

08-08-2019, 03:40 PM

My concern is the price as well, seems cheap. I'm assuming a speaker issue or three (with no reason for that assumption). I guess they could be replaced. Going to line up to play it can check the amp over. Amp looks in good condition, the cab not so much, but with that much weight it takes nothing to tear the tolex.

I know about the weight of the 6x10, its only getting it in/out of the car that's the issue. Wheels should make it easier than the 2x15 cab I used to lug playing bass (or my 4x12 without wheels).

Part of me says get it, ditch the cab and get a light 4x10. Ive read the SVT-3 Pros are pretty reliable. Its got four 12AX7 and one 12AU7 tube, Ive got heaps of those spare so can replace them straight up. Pre amp tubes should last a long time though (compared to power amp tubes).

I'll let you know how we go with it. My daughter is desperate for it, to the point of wanting to part with her own money.

I spent a long time searching for a decent SVT-4 Pro head..
Well, you can find them, but I didn't want to pay brand-new prices for second hand goods.. haha

Good luck with it mate.. As I said, even just for the head and the cab becomes spare parts, its still a very good price..

sammydog

08-08-2019, 05:21 PM

I spent a long time searching for a decent SVT-4 Pro head..
Well, you can find them, but I didn't want to pay brand-new prices for second hand goods.. haha

Good luck with it mate.. As I said, even just for the head and the cab becomes spare parts, its still a very good price..

My mate in Sydney with an SVT-4 Pro said exactly the same thing.

any known issues with the head I should look out for?

The Dunster

20-08-2019, 11:50 AM

evolution

20-08-2019, 11:55 AM

I'm thinking of getting a Bass guitar. Is it basically just a real guitar without the b and small e string ?

Yes normal tuning is just EADG.

I have a Fender Jazz that I love, one of the Mexican made ones through so was only around $1000.

sammydog

20-08-2019, 01:47 PM

I think a Jazz Bass would cover off most styles of music pretty well.

My daughter plays a fender 70’s reissue Jazz. Awesome playing instrument

Don’t write off some of the squire stuff. Some of it’s not too bad.

Bon

20-08-2019, 03:55 PM

I'm thinking of getting a Bass guitar. Is it basically just a real guitar without the b and small e string ?

I'm primarily a keyboard player that dabbles in guitar but would like to use a real bass rather than keyboard for bass parts in recordings.

It will be played through an interface so I don't need an amp. Any suggestions ?

Music to my ears!!! :gent:
Well, basically yeah.. (Or as I used to cop by my old tech-metal band-mates "you play the equivalent of the electric triangle", haha)

Few questions first:
How serious are these recordings? What sort of style are we talking? What interface will you be using? Have you thought about (or need) 5 or more strings?

I've got an Ibanez custom 5, Spector Euro 5LX and an American Spector walnut NS2J...
I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a decent priced Warwick Thumb, or as we have discussed before, a Warwick Dolphin Pro.. Or even just a nice Fender Jazz/Precision Deluxe..

I agree with Evo and Sammy, that a Fender Jazz would most likely suit and cover most types of music and sounds that you would be wanting to play..

Yes normal tuning is just EADG.

I have a Fender Jazz that I love, one of the Mexican made ones through so was only around $1000.

I didn't realise you played bass Evo.. Good stuff!
Do you find your Fender Jazz heavy? Does it have a thick neck? What amp do you have??

sammydog

20-08-2019, 08:41 PM

Do you find your Fender Jazz heavy? Does it have a thick neck? What amp do you have??

Pick up my Les Paul, no fender Jazz will ever feel heavy.

I know you were soft (and getting softer around the edges) but man, harden up.

The Dunster

20-08-2019, 08:53 PM

Thanks Evo, sammy, and Bon.

Recordings are Pop / Rock demos I started in the early to mid 80's that I never got around to completing
I have a Steinberg AXR4 interface and use Amplitube 4 with Fender, Mesa Boogie, and Ampeg Plugins / Simulators.
I also Have Cubase 9.5 and other software for mastering and so on.

Not looking to release anything - more a case of unfinished business with myself.

evolution

21-08-2019, 09:00 AM

I didn't realise you played bass Evo.. Good stuff!
Do you find your Fender Jazz heavy? Does it have a thick neck? What amp do you have??

Nah it's not too bad, heavier than my other bass but pretty reasonable. Neck is pretty thick.

I've got a 200w Randall amp but mainly use my 30w Orange one these days.

Bon

21-08-2019, 09:13 AM

I know you were soft (and getting softer around the edges) but man, harden up.

I would have said red neck, not thick neck, if I was talking to you mate... :gent:

The Dunster

22-08-2019, 04:14 PM

https://i.imgur.com/nV8Y1UD.jpg

The Dunster

29-08-2019, 01:55 PM

Bon

30-08-2019, 09:15 AM

https://scontent.fsyd3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69563620_2490316851014601_4127957600069222400_n.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQlhEpt-apITk8TYd-_JX8lxQWVyECefpcPeAgTwR9NIfpEhGjoxHkPEb2WRCrQQt5o&_nc_ht=scontent.fsyd3-1.fna&oh=d11c82dfb1f1eaad45885adb3e7d7375&oe=5E048394

Is it just me or do Cole Clark guitars look hideous ? They play and sound great but fcuk me day's I cannot get past how ugly they are.

Really?
I really like the wood grain style guitars..
I haven't tried their new range of basses yet, but I reckon they look pretty sweet..

https://www.bettermusic.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1224x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dsc03994.jpg

Jetmaster

30-08-2019, 09:30 AM

Couscous

30-08-2019, 10:25 AM

What's the full mnemonic for tuning strings? Eat A Dick ... I've forgotten the rest.

Bon

30-08-2019, 10:27 AM

What's the full mnemonic for tuning strings? Eat A Dick ... I've forgotten the rest.

Pretty much...

I was always taught as a kid to think of 'Easter Bunnies Get Drunk At Easter'.. Which backwards is EADGBE..
(Upon writing this, I realise its probably not the most logical way, haha)

Bon

30-08-2019, 10:29 AM

Anyone ever tried playing with the soulless looking acrylics?

https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--Yuu9siYg--/f_auto,t_large/v1545258155/ez7rv5b0vnzxbvarzu53.jpg

Always looked odd to me - what do they sound like?

Nah, I haven't..
I saw one for sale around Newy the other day for $800...
Had lights and sh!t in it.. Thought it might have been good for a bit of a laugh and to turn some heads..
As for sound or action, buggered if I know..

sammydog

30-08-2019, 11:05 AM

Really?
I really like the wood grain style guitars..

I like the woodgrain, but man, that humbucker on the acoustic looks terrible. I'm sure it sounds good, but..........

Anyone ever tried playing with the soulless looking acrylics?

https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--Yuu9siYg--/f_auto,t_large/v1545258155/ez7rv5b0vnzxbvarzu53.jpg

Always looked odd to me - what do they sound like?

Nah, I haven't..
I saw one for sale around Newy the other day for $800...
Had lights and sh!t in it.. Thought it might have been good for a bit of a laugh and to turn some heads..
As for sound or action, buggered if I know..

There is an acrylic ampeg bass at the moment I have my eye on.

Some acrylic guitars/basses sound brilliant, others are just dark and muddy. Biggest issue is the weight, they are really heavy.

The Dunster

30-08-2019, 12:04 PM

I like the woodgrain, but man, that humbucker on the acoustic looks terrible. I'm sure it sounds good, but..........

There is an acrylic ampeg bass at the moment I have my eye on.

Some acrylic guitars/basses sound brilliant, others are just dark and muddy. Biggest issue is the weight, they are really heavy.

You probably know this already but Ampeg is Yamaha - so it's always going to be top quality.

Bon

30-08-2019, 12:11 PM

You probably know this already but Ampeg is Yamaha - so it's always going to be top quality.

I did not know this...

The Dunster

11-09-2019, 10:22 AM

I went looking at Basses on Monday - and after playing a few decided a short scale version will probably be the way I'll go.

Bon

11-09-2019, 03:33 PM

I went looking at Basses on Monday - and after playing a few decided a short scale version will probably be the way I'll go.

Short scale version of...... ?

That cause you are used to the smaller size of a guitar? Looking for a phat tone with thicker gauged strings? Are you a child with small hands?

The Dunster

11-09-2019, 04:18 PM

Short scale version of...... ?

That cause you are used to the smaller size of a guitar? Looking for a phat tone with thicker gauged strings? Are you a child with small hands?

I played a Fender Mustang Bass which was 30" scale length. It was more comfortable for me to play and since I won't be playing for a live audience a bit of processing will provide what tone I need / require.

Bon

11-09-2019, 04:25 PM

I played a Fender Mustang Bass which was 30" scale length. It was more comfortable for me to play and since I won't be playing for a live audience a bit of processing will provide what tone I need / require.

Oooooh nice.. I do love the shape of a mustang.. So long as its comfortable for you to play with what you are doing, then that's the main thing..
Which establishment were you trying these out at?

The Dunster

12-09-2019, 12:29 PM

Oooooh nice.. I do love the shape of a mustang.. So long as its comfortable for you to play with what you are doing, then that's the main thing..
Which establishment were you trying these out at?

Jacks Music - Unfortunately I also tried out a Custom Shop Schecter Shredder and a Larrivee acoustic as well. Wife said "you can buy them all if you want". But I've been in this game for far too long to take the bait that easily.

https://scontent.fsyd3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/52926911_2181386058574350_6997198587922743296_n.jp g?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQnrnzHeOAVscOnWWJy0jQhur0NZ9xl-w8sasxTe5GVp6MV0C_KsrcD8sPZduMeEgFI&_nc_ht=scontent.fsyd3-1.fna&oh=b91eb1ec54bac23ba89e15d2b8b80e92&oe=5E09D087

Not mine yet - but giving it serious consideration. List is around $5k but it's a far better instrument than anything Fender or Gibson currently make.
Only thing stopping me is I wanted a Floyd type trem so might get another Ibanez Custom Shop if I can't beat the price down suitably on the Schecter

sammydog

12-09-2019, 09:04 PM

Jacks Music - Unfortunately I also tried out a Custom Shop Schecter Shredder and a Larrivee acoustic as well. Wife said "you can buy them all if you want". But I've been in this game for far too long to take the bait that easily.

https://scontent.fsyd3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/52926911_2181386058574350_6997198587922743296_n.jp g?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQnrnzHeOAVscOnWWJy0jQhur0NZ9xl-w8sasxTe5GVp6MV0C_KsrcD8sPZduMeEgFI&_nc_ht=scontent.fsyd3-1.fna&oh=b91eb1ec54bac23ba89e15d2b8b80e92&oe=5E09D087

Not mine yet - but giving it serious consideration. List is around $5k but it's a far better instrument than anything Fender or Gibson currently make.
Only thing stopping me is I wanted a Floyd type trem so might get another Ibanez Custom Shop if I can't beat the price down suitably on the Schecter

Whats the neck like, Ive played a few schecters (bottom end up to about $2,500) and the guitars seem very well made sound good, but the necks haven't been to my taste.

Floyd Rose, I have a love hate relationship with those things.

The Dunster

13-09-2019, 01:48 PM

Whats the neck like, Ive played a few schecters (bottom end up to about $2,500) and the guitars seem very well made sound good, but the necks haven't been to my taste.

Floyd Rose, I have a love hate relationship with those things.

They have a vintage c profile and a bit of a narrow nut. The radius is 14" rather than compound like you find on similar priced Charvels, and not as flat as a Super Wizard Hp - but a lot more meat / thickness.

On paper I should hate it - the reality is it's very easy to play and has no issues fretting out on bends.

No comparison to the non custom Schecters though - these things are in a different league. It's like comparing an R9 to an Epiphone LP

The Dunster

15-09-2019, 07:24 PM

https://www.gearnews.com/fender-custom-shop-relic-guitars-stencilled-finishes-on-premium-instruments/

The Doctors and Lawyers buying them must be horrified to find out their one of a kind masterbuilt Fender Custom Shop guitars are as much of a joke as they are.

Gibson cop all the flack but Fender are just as much of a joke.

sammydog

17-09-2019, 03:51 PM

Looking at a 1981 Fender Bassman 70 head.

Can anyone give me a reason why I shouldn't? I dont really need another amp, but I always wanted a Bassman.

https://www.gearnews.com/fender-custom-shop-relic-guitars-stencilled-finishes-on-premium-instruments/

The Doctors and Lawyers buying them must be horrified to find out their one of a kind masterbuilt Fender Custom Shop guitars are as much of a joke as they are.

Gibson cop all the flack but Fender are just as much of a joke.

I never bought into the whole relic'd guitar thing. I don't baby my guitars, but dont treat them like crap either. Buying a guitar with half its finish missing just never made sense to me.

Makes sense that they would stencil the wear though. Id never really put any thought into how they achieved the finish, but I guess thats a pretty efficient way to do it.

The Dunster

17-09-2019, 04:27 PM

Looking at a 1981 Fender Bassman 70 head.

Can anyone give me a reason why I shouldn't? I dont really need another amp, but I always wanted a Bassman.

I never bought into the whole relic'd guitar thing. I don't baby my guitars, but dont treat them like crap either. Buying a guitar with half its finish missing just never made sense to me.

Makes sense that they would stencil the wear though. Id never really put any thought into how they achieved the finish, but I guess thats a pretty efficient way to do it.

Ron Thorn told me a few days ago that the reason they use the stencils is for accuracy and consistency not to cut corners or to save money.
So basically, they build a guitar to pristine condition then they knock it about using the stencil to make it look old. Fender have jumped the shark - no wonder they can't make a decent guitar anymore. But it's what the khunts that can't play want in their wallflower guitars.

As for 1981 Fender Bassman 70 Head they are ok - but don't have the balls / power of the originals. Still a nice amp though and at a 40th the cost of a tweed bassman pretty good value. Oh and wayyy better than those 59 Bassman reissues - which sound nothing like an original or any of the great copies going around from Achilles and so on.

sammydog

17-09-2019, 04:41 PM

Ron Thorn told me a few days ago that the reason they use the stencils is for accuracy and consistency not to cut corners or to save money.
So basically, they build a guitar to pristine condition then they knock it about using the stencil to make it look old. Fender have jumped the shark - no wonder they can't make a decent guitar anymore. But it's what the khunts that can't play want in their wallflower guitars.

Most of the dings/chips on my guitars tell a story or remind me of something stupid that happened.

Ive worn through the finish on my PL Junior (more because of the crap finish on the guitar), it looks cool, but I could never buy one that had been manufactured worn. The stencils really make sense, and if the guitar wear is not authentic and only there for the aesthetics, then who cares how it got there. Do the people buying them think there is a room full of people playing non stop on the things until they look like a 50 year old guitar?

As for 1981 Fender Bassman 70 Head they are ok - but don't have the balls / power of the originals. Still a nice amp though and at a 40th the cost of a tweed bassman pretty good value. Oh and wayyy better than those 59 Bassman reissues - which sound nothing like an original or any of the great copies going around from Achilles and so on.

Ive had a message typed out for the seller of the amp, just cant bring myself to push send. Something is holding me back, and I really have always wanted a bassman.

The Dunster

17-09-2019, 05:59 PM

80% of guitars built by the Fender Custom Shop are relic'd. Only 20% of orders are for pristine or un-molested finishes.
The tragedy here is that Fenders best people and resources are catering for people who more often than not don't even play.
How long before that trickles down to producing instruments that play like shit but fulfil a required look ?

From what I've sampled in the last few years - it's already happening.

Jetmaster

18-09-2019, 08:30 PM

Do it the easy way....

http://www.guitarfacelift.com/

Designed by the late, great Rick Parfitt (RIP)....slap a sticker on and look like Rory, Keef or Rick himself.

I have the Target and the Francis Rossi for Tele.....they look ok.

The Dunster

22-09-2019, 04:37 PM

Found another killer guitar ad on Gumtree.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newcastle/guitars-amps/guitar-electric-ibanez/1228918998

The original price and current prices appear to have an extra zero in them.

sammydog

22-09-2019, 05:37 PM

Yep, plenty of the higher spec'd versions of those on Reverb for $175.

If you are going to quote the original price, at least show the receipts. Scary thing is, the add show........Recently Sold.

The Dunster

24-09-2019, 02:29 AM

Jetmaster

24-09-2019, 11:14 AM

That is beautiful.

sammydog

24-09-2019, 06:48 PM

https://scontent.fsyd3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24301477_1609229439123351_8927653387378817715_n.jp g?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQnwT_3uRz5E8UNFSb4D3fyBjIHXwBTjOe1_E2dCxvh-9RBIPNTvQUql-SSy8_yqBxE&_nc_ht=scontent.fsyd3-1.fna&oh=a0044b4fa66d9f545660ed8cfc9f5078&oe=5E322607

I settled the addiction the only way I know how and bought it yesterday.

Looks nice. Got a rundown on the specs?

My son has gone quiet on the issue but he had been hassling me for this.

https://www.schecterguitars.com/images/store/product/DJ%20ASHBA%20CS%20TILT.png

Fortunately he has gone back to Les Paul Juniors and Melody makers.

The Dunster

25-09-2019, 12:12 PM

Your son is keen asking for a guitar worth that much - does he know they are a special order and can take several years ? There is a used one on reverb for $6k at the moment - new price was $8800.

My Sunset 2 Custom Shop is 25.5" scale, 14" radius, Rosewood on maple, Stainless Jumbo frets, locking tuners, Alder Body, Vintage Trem, graph nut , HSH configured hand made / wound pickups with coil split on tone knob [pull up].

It was owned by D'Addario who,had it on display at Jacks. I made D'Addario an offer and they accepted it.

The Dunster

26-09-2019, 05:01 PM

sammydog

26-09-2019, 08:06 PM

I'm looking to get rid of some of my low end gear which I just don't use anymore. Put a few ads on Gumtree but Fark me days too many scammers and bottom feeders to deal with so I pulled the pin on the ads.

How do others here go about selling gear ?

Ive only ever sold one guitar. I'm a hoarder.

When buying, I look more at facebook market place now.

What are you selling?

The Dunster

26-09-2019, 11:04 PM

Ive only ever sold one guitar. I'm a hoarder.

When buying, I look more at facebook marketplace now.

What are you selling?

I'm not on facebook - maybe I need to get something going on there just for music.

I have a 2014 Squier Classic Vibe Strat in Sherwood Green, and a Roland Blues Cube Artist Amp with three tone capsules [Ny Blues, Ultimate Blues, and Robben Ford Capsules]

I got these when I first started playing to see how I liked guitar and if I could make the transition from playing left handed to right handed.
Turns out I could - so then I started buying better gear and so the budget gear just doesn't get used anymore.

In the past I have sold a few pedals and a telecaster around 3 years ago - but since that time I've found it near impossible to sell anything because of too many dickheds on Gumtree with zero dollars and a matching level of intelligence either not showing or showing with less money than agreed upon.

The Dunster

14-01-2020, 03:47 PM

Fender are bringing back the HM Strat https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2020-leak-fender-limited-edition-hm-strat-2020/

Best thing they have announced in a very long time. I'll be all over one of these as soon as they are released.

Only downside is limited run of 300 guitars and could cost a bomb which would turn me off as Fender are really only a b grade instrument maker these days even at the custom shop level.

https://www.gearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Fender-HM2-1024x314.png

Retro Jet

22-05-2020, 06:18 PM

Any bass players here members of scottsbasslessons.com?
I'm talking paid subscribers to the Academy...not just the regular emails.

PM me and let me know if you've tried with the new Players Path and what you think of it.
What Level did you start on etc.

My2BobsWorth

22-05-2020, 07:19 PM

To any young fellas or girls wishing to buy a good quality guitar, don't listen to this crap and buy a Gibson or Fender and you can't go wrong.

Skirt Boy

22-05-2020, 09:12 PM

To any young fellas or girls wishing to buy a good quality guitar, don't listen to this crap and buy a Gibson or Fender and you can't go wrong.

BC Rich and or ESP. Schecter are passable.

EMG pickups

Floyd Rose trem.

The Dunster

23-05-2020, 07:02 PM

Schecter are passable.

I'd be happy to own Schecters and nothing else. Best guitars I have ever played.

sammydog

23-05-2020, 07:56 PM

BC Rich and or ESP. Schecter are passable.

EMG pickups

Floyd Rose trem.

Love my ESP, but it’s well down the list of guitars I reach for. EMG pickups limit the usefulness of a guitar for me and the ESP gets limited use because of it.

Same with my Ibanez with active Seymour Duncan’s.

I’m curious which level of schecter you have played. Yep some of the lower end is akin to LTD, but the upper end is every bit as good as a high end ESP.

To any young fellas or girls wishing to buy a good quality guitar, don't listen to this crap and buy a Gibson or Fender and you can't go wrong.

While I am a slave to Gibson, I’ve played my fair share of complete pigs from both Gibson and fender. Never assume those names mean you are getting a good instrument.

The Dunster

23-05-2020, 08:22 PM

Original BC Rich guitars are getting very expensive now. Well and truly out of my comfort zone.
Pre Norlin Gibsons and Pre CBS Fenders I don't even bother looking for now - they aren't that great to play and as an investment there's far better options [ no pun intended] out there.

My2BobsWorth

23-05-2020, 08:25 PM

I have both and everyone I listen to plays either, besides Pat Metheny who insists on Ibanez, and Dave gilmour who is a collector.

The Dunster

23-05-2020, 09:30 PM

I have both and everyone I listen to plays either, besides Pat Metheny who insists on Ibanez, and Dave gilmour who is a collector.

You have pre cbs Fenders and pre Norlin Gibsons ? Very Cool. Can you post some pics?

Skirt Boy

23-05-2020, 10:09 PM

Love my ESP, but it’s well down the list of guitars I reach for. EMG pickups limit the usefulness of a guitar for me and the ESP gets limited use because of it.

Same with my Ibanez with active Seymour Duncan’s.

I’m curious which level of schecter you have played. Yep some of the lower end is akin to LTD, but the upper end is every bit as good as a high end ESP.

Other than a bit of a play of guitars that mates have owned I can't play. I only own a 3/4 acoustic myself.

I'm referencing one of my favourite guitar players. His signature Schecter retail for like 10k.