SoundOfAGun Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 19 hours ago, Voodoochild said: I think in this picture it looked better. Just followed you there, if you don't mind. Not at all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cantona Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 My latest purchase from a few months ago. (Epiphone EJ-200) Plays really well and sounds great, only downside is that for an acoustic, the sound level is lower than you would expect, but it's not a deal breaker by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 16 hours ago, AslatIE said: My latest purchase from a few months ago. (Epiphone EJ-200) Plays really well and sounds great, only downside is that for an acoustic, the sound level is lower than you would expect, but it's not a deal breaker by any means. Nice! I love jumbos. I have a Gibson SJ100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Alright. I've got the gear bug again. I'm starting to miss having a Floyd - mostly just for the occasional fun of messing about with dive bombs and crazy vibrato. So, I suppose I can either mangle one of my guitars with a Floyd FRX, or for the same price just buy a cheap used Jackson or similar guitar with a Floyd Special variant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseYourDemocracyIII Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 9:45 AM, James Bond said: Alright. I've got the gear bug again. I'm starting to miss having a Floyd - mostly just for the occasional fun of messing about with dive bombs and crazy vibrato. So, I suppose I can either mangle one of my guitars with a Floyd FRX, or for the same price just buy a cheap used Jackson or similar guitar with a Floyd Special variant. Save up and get one of them new fangled Mockingbirds! I've heard nothing but good things so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 8 hours ago, UseYourDemocracyIII said: Save up and get one of them new fangled Mockingbirds! I've heard nothing but good things so far. I should definitely emphasize the "cheap" part. This will be the beater guitar for messing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonfender2323 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 @ZoSoRose my Helix makes me want to sell all my pedals and amps lol. I just started using HX Edit and its so much easier to use then bending down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 29 minutes ago, Gibsonfender2323 said: @ZoSoRose my Helix makes me want to sell all my pedals and amps lol. I just started using HX Edit and its so much easier to use then bending down Its that great! I love mine. Going I'm 2 years now annd my tube amp and pedals stay at my dad's so he can use them. Havent had the urge to use them once. I did use a pedal when my band was recording a few months ago. I plugged it into the Helix's loop and the amp models took it flawlessly Did you try the LA compressor behind the amp block yet? I usually have one behind the amp and one behind the can for my live patches. Opens up the amp imo. PM me your email. I'll send you some good IRs (3rd party cab models) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonfender2323 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 42 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: Its that great! I love mine. Going I'm 2 years now annd my tube amp and pedals stay at my dad's so he can use them. Havent had the urge to use them once. I did use a pedal when my band was recording a few months ago. I plugged it into the Helix's loop and the amp models took it flawlessly Did you try the LA compressor behind the amp block yet? I usually have one behind the amp and one behind the can for my live patches. Opens up the amp imo. PM me your email. I'll send you some good IRs (3rd party cab models) I havent used the LA Compressor on myamp block cause I tried and dont need it. I am using the 2 paths with one having the effects and the other being a straight to output with a drive effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoochild Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 So yeah, I bought my first Gibson, an used LP Studio Worn Cherry 2008. It was relatively cheap, and it has all the basic specs I wanted. It's not as fleshy as my old Epiphone, but who cares, right? It will arrive later today and I'm super pumped about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundOfAGun Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Voodoochild said: So yeah, I bought my first Gibson, an used LP Studio Worn Cherry 2008. It was relatively cheap, and it has all the basic specs I wanted. It's not as fleshy as my old Epiphone, but who cares, right? It will arrive later today and I'm super pumped about it. Welcome to the family! Edited June 16, 2020 by SoundOfAGun 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoochild Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, SoundOfAGun said: Welcome to the family! That's so beautiful. The black LP studio was my first choice, but somehow I shifted to the cherry one because it was kinda like love at 2nd sight lol. So here's mine, properly cleaned to avoid covid shit: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I've always loved the Cherry LP Studios. Probably because they remind me so much of my beloved SGs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoochild Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, James Bond said: I've always loved the Cherry LP Studios. Probably because they remind me so much of my beloved SGs! Well, one thing I can tell for sure: my neck and back are thankful for the weight relief in my new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundOfAGun Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Voodoochild said: That's so beautiful. The black LP studio was my first choice, but somehow I shifted to the cherry one because it was kinda like love at 2nd sight lol. So here's mine, properly cleaned to avoid covid shit: Nice, I have the Epiphone version of that, first decent guitar I owned! I will put the pickups from my Gibson into it one day (upgraded pickups and electrics a couple of years back on the Gibson), they are the Alnico V burstbuckers and have a chunky tone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 21 minutes ago, Voodoochild said: Well, one thing I can tell for sure: my neck and back are thankful for the weight relief in my new one. I bet! Although I find almost any Les Paul hard on my shoulder. I know you will put that guitar to great use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonfender2323 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 4 hours ago, James Bond said: I bet! Although I find almost any Les Paul hard on my shoulder. I know you will put that guitar to great use. Hope you don't have a 78 Custom. I heard its heavier then a black hole. 12 hours ago, SoundOfAGun said: Welcome to the family! Nice. I don't like the knobs though. I prefer the top hat kind from the gold top and bursts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundOfAGun Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Gibsonfender2323 said: Hope you don't have a 78 Custom. I heard its heavier then a black hole. Nice. I don't like the knobs though. I prefer the top hat kind from the gold top and bursts. I know what you mean; I wanted it all black and at the time the shop only had the black top hat ones with the silver tops, so I went with the ones on there. May get them changed for something that looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoochild Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 19 hours ago, SoundOfAGun said: Nice, I have the Epiphone version of that, first decent guitar I owned! I will put the pickups from my Gibson into it one day (upgraded pickups and electrics a couple of years back on the Gibson), they are the Alnico V burstbuckers and have a chunky tone. I know what you mean. It def sounds chunky on mine too. I was kinda afraid about the 50s neck profile. Turned out its really comfortable to me. Somehow, I think I can play a lot cleaner now, even some high speed shit like Buckethead. Granted, I'm not a shredder. 19 hours ago, James Bond said: I bet! Although I find almost any Les Paul hard on my shoulder. I know you will put that guitar to great use. Thanks bro! I think I will still play with it on my lap most of the times. But it's nice to have some relief when I need to stand. 4 hours ago, SoundOfAGun said: I know what you mean; I wanted it all black and at the time the shop only had the black top hat ones with the silver tops, so I went with the ones on there. May get them changed for something that looks better. I understand you want your guitar to look better. But IMO, the knobs you already have are way more ergonomic and easier to reach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundOfAGun Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 17 minutes ago, Voodoochild said: I understand you want your guitar to look better. But IMO, the knobs you already have are way more ergonomic and easier to reach. Had a look earlier and they only cost £4 so I may buy some and see how they perform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I put the old witch hat knobs on my SG as a nod to Angus Young. I tend to play with my volume rolled to 7 or 8 to clean up that high end bite that is typical of SGs, and I find the witch hats very easy to control. My Explorer has the speed knobs (or whatever they're called) and they're fine, but I like the grip of the witch hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoochild Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, James Bond said: I put the old witch hat knobs on my SG as a nod to Angus Young. I tend to play with my volume rolled to 7 or 8 to clean up that high end bite that is typical of SGs, and I find the witch hats very easy to control. My Explorer has the speed knobs (or whatever they're called) and they're fine, but I like the grip of the witch hats. 33 minutes ago, SoundOfAGun said: Had a look earlier and they only cost £4 so I may buy some and see how they perform. Maybe it's because I'm comparing these speed knobs from the Gibson with the top hat knobs from the Epiphone. Build quality may be the real difference I felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Voodoochild said: Maybe it's because I'm comparing these speed knobs from the Gibson with the top hat knobs from the Epiphone. Build quality may be the real difference I felt. You wouldn't think there would be a marked difference in quality for something so trivial, but I have indeed noticed a difference. More just because the top hats on my old Slash Epiphone quite spontaneously split cleanly in half. I spent the extra cash on the Fender brand witch hats, more for accuracy than anything. The Fender ones just say "VOL" but any of the cheaper ones I came across either said the full word or nothing at all. Us guitarists are a picky bunch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Im thinking about getting an Epiphone SG Pro. One of the new series that is built off of Classic Gibson specs, this model has alnico classic pro pickups with coils splitting. The 61 model with lower output pickups is also speaking to me. Either way, you dudes are getting me excited about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonfender2323 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 7 hours ago, SoundOfAGun said: I know what you mean; I wanted it all black and at the time the shop only had the black top hat ones with the silver tops, so I went with the ones on there. May get them changed for something that looks better. I might get a black beauty for my college graduation. But i really want the 4tus Falcon that is coming out soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEaQkdHxhe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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