Do looks count as much as sound?
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ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
Looks are far more important to me in a guitar than I'd usually like to admit.
I think double blacks would work well in that guitar.
Looks are far more important to me in a guitar than I'd usually like to admit.
I think double blacks would work well in that guitar.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
+1. As with women, in spite of their other redeeming qualities, you don't want one that makes you cringe. There's got to be some attractiveness for anything to develop; after that, they need some depth and substance to keep you interested.
+1. As with women, in spite of their other redeeming qualities, you don't want one that makes you cringe. There's got to be some attractiveness for anything to develop; after that, they need some depth and substance to keep you interested.
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
I'd go with the standard, black bobbins.... There's something about them, along with the chrome coloured hex/pole pieces (whatever they're called, i'm having a massive memory blank!) that I think would match, and ad a bit of 'classy' bling.... The black bobbins would make the guitars finish, while the chrome poles would match the hardware.... Just my 2 cents though...
I'd go with the standard, black bobbins.... There's something about them, along with the chrome coloured hex/pole pieces (whatever they're called, i'm having a massive memory blank!) that I think would match, and ad a bit of 'classy' bling.... The black bobbins would make the guitars finish, while the chrome poles would match the hardware.... Just my 2 cents though...
Psykel
New member
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
When looking at guitars, I always go for the vintage-styled old school guitars, prefferably in white, first. Got a Bigsby? Awsome - those look frikken' sweet!
Indeed. I don't think there are that many people who, when they walk into a guitar store, doesn't judge the guitars by their looks first.
When looking at guitars, I always go for the vintage-styled old school guitars, prefferably in white, first. Got a Bigsby? Awsome - those look frikken' sweet!
Stratovarious
New member
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
I think yes . Probably why i'll never own a PRS (just not for me)
I think yes . Probably why i'll never own a PRS (just not for me)
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
You're saying that you DON'T like the looks of a PRS?! What do you like? What, to you, is the most beautiful looking guitar? Just curious.
You're saying that you DON'T like the looks of a PRS?! What do you like? What, to you, is the most beautiful looking guitar? Just curious.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
The model I have, in my opinion, doesn't look as good with open coil pickups. Makes it look like it is a lesser value guitar.
The model I have, in my opinion, doesn't look as good with open coil pickups. Makes it look like it is a lesser value guitar.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
There's some gorgeous PRS'. What takes some getting used to is the ugly headstocks.
There's some gorgeous PRS'. What takes some getting used to is the ugly headstocks.
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Funkfingers
Guest
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
Glenn. You appear to be turning into Dave Vanian of The Damned.
Glenn. You appear to be turning into Dave Vanian of The Damned.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
in the end the guitar would end up looking like this.
I like it, it looks unique. Either the full covered or just chrome topped set would work fine.
I do think the whole covered set looks a little better in this case, i dont like how you can see the black on the sides of the pickup on the other model.
in the end the guitar would end up looking like this.
I like it, it looks unique. Either the full covered or just chrome topped set would work fine.
I do think the whole covered set looks a little better in this case, i dont like how you can see the black on the sides of the pickup on the other model.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
Nice reference! I assure you I had long forgotten about that band's aesthetics.
Nice reference! I assure you I had long forgotten about that band's aesthetics.
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Funkfingers
Guest
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
In that case, why not try (un)dressing in the style of Ray "Captain Sensible" Burns. He often finished live shows completely naked.
In that case, why not try (un)dressing in the style of Ray "Captain Sensible" Burns. He often finished live shows completely naked.
Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
How long have you had that guitar Glenn?
How long have you had that guitar Glenn?
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Funkfingers
Guest
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
At this point in the thread, somebody has to play Devil's advocate. It might as well be me.
ITEM 1) In the world of pop superstardom, the fans have to either want to be you or want to shag you. In order for the fans to relate to an artiste in this way, the artiste needs to espouse or symbolise something with which the public can specifically identify. To the young, identity is a big deal. Hence, yes, the look of a group is an important ingredient in the popularity equation.
ITEM 2) Glenn, in my opinion, you are trying too hard to be different. Owning a guitar that nobody else has will make you distinctive visually but that is all. On audio recordings, nobody can see what you are playing. Most listeners neither know nor care about the differences between brands or models of electric guitar.
ITEM 3) The Fender Blacktop HH Jaguar is a mid-priced instrument. Its design amalgamates features from several sources in an attempt to seem simultaneously classic and novel. Fitting assorted new pickups and hardware will transform it into a tarted-up mid-price guitar.
Maybe, you will strike lucky and it will sound fabulous. Maybe not.
ITEM 4) Flick through a recent Fender catalogue. Amongst the descriptions for the Custom Shop, Deluxe American Series and American Vintage Re-Issue series instruments, you will find the the tone woods described using the words "Premium" and/or "Select". This should be a BIG CLUE.
Every single Fender guitar or bass I have ever tried that was assembled using premium and/or select tone wood has resonated like a mofo. You want a black Fender guitar with 'Trons? It already exists. Behold, the Cabronita Telecaster.
At this point in the thread, somebody has to play Devil's advocate. It might as well be me.
ITEM 1) In the world of pop superstardom, the fans have to either want to be you or want to shag you. In order for the fans to relate to an artiste in this way, the artiste needs to espouse or symbolise something with which the public can specifically identify. To the young, identity is a big deal. Hence, yes, the look of a group is an important ingredient in the popularity equation.
ITEM 2) Glenn, in my opinion, you are trying too hard to be different. Owning a guitar that nobody else has will make you distinctive visually but that is all. On audio recordings, nobody can see what you are playing. Most listeners neither know nor care about the differences between brands or models of electric guitar.
ITEM 3) The Fender Blacktop HH Jaguar is a mid-priced instrument. Its design amalgamates features from several sources in an attempt to seem simultaneously classic and novel. Fitting assorted new pickups and hardware will transform it into a tarted-up mid-price guitar.
Maybe, you will strike lucky and it will sound fabulous. Maybe not.
ITEM 4) Flick through a recent Fender catalogue. Amongst the descriptions for the Custom Shop, Deluxe American Series and American Vintage Re-Issue series instruments, you will find the the tone woods described using the words "Premium" and/or "Select". This should be a BIG CLUE.
Every single Fender guitar or bass I have ever tried that was assembled using premium and/or select tone wood has resonated like a mofo. You want a black Fender guitar with 'Trons? It already exists. Behold, the Cabronita Telecaster.
Psykel
New member
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
And don't listen to the guys saying the looks doesn't matter. You want something unique that you can identify with.
For me, it's not for the audience. If I play a guitar I think look good, that makes me feel good. It's the same thing as dressing up nicely. When you look good, you feel good!
That looks pretty darn sweet!
And don't listen to the guys saying the looks doesn't matter. You want something unique that you can identify with.
For me, it's not for the audience. If I play a guitar I think look good, that makes me feel good. It's the same thing as dressing up nicely. When you look good, you feel good!
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
verbotenco
New member
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
Looks matter a lot. And from your style of clothes and guitar choice (Mustang/ Jazzmaster), I am not gonna take you seriously. I assume your music is not like Nirvana or Weezer, both of whom suck ass.
Looks matter a lot. And from your style of clothes and guitar choice (Mustang/ Jazzmaster), I am not gonna take you seriously. I assume your music is not like Nirvana or Weezer, both of whom suck ass.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Do looks count as much as sound?
Hey man, I get your point, but my Jaguar is a certain kind of guitar. Other jaguar HHs suck ass. everyone wants to borrow mine.
Hey man, I get your point, but my Jaguar is a certain kind of guitar. Other jaguar HHs suck ass. everyone wants to borrow mine.
