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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
"Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
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ehdwuld
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
Why do I think these are hideous .....
Oh yeah that's it
Why do I think these are hideous .....
Oh yeah that's it
Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
I am generally not into modern 'retro' designs, I think. I grew up playing a Strat, but these days, even Strats are not ergonomic enough for me. I tend to dig many ergo shapes and super modern designs, though. I think that when I pick up a guitar with a 'standard' or known shape, though, I tend to want to play music that was created with that kind of guitar. And I think I'd rather play shapes without entire genres of music created around them, or no baggage, so to speak. It makes it easier to create for me, as I don't feel tied to certain licks or sounds.
I am generally not into modern 'retro' designs, I think. I grew up playing a Strat, but these days, even Strats are not ergonomic enough for me. I tend to dig many ergo shapes and super modern designs, though. I think that when I pick up a guitar with a 'standard' or known shape, though, I tend to want to play music that was created with that kind of guitar. And I think I'd rather play shapes without entire genres of music created around them, or no baggage, so to speak. It makes it easier to create for me, as I don't feel tied to certain licks or sounds.
Obsessive Compulsive
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
^That must be limiting. I play metal with three single coil Strat and a Tele with a P90; don't bother me at all.
^That must be limiting. I play metal with three single coil Strat and a Tele with a P90; don't bother me at all.
Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
I don't know if it is limiting as much as freeing. The great thing about this world of guitar is that there are many different approaches, and I appreciate them all. I tend to use limitations as inspiration, like, for instance, deciding not to bend strings for 3 whole years. Some people embrace convention, some bust right through them. It is all good to me.
I don't know if it is limiting as much as freeing. The great thing about this world of guitar is that there are many different approaches, and I appreciate them all. I tend to use limitations as inspiration, like, for instance, deciding not to bend strings for 3 whole years. Some people embrace convention, some bust right through them. It is all good to me.
Synapsys
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
Is that a red Pro X Mockingbird?
I have a few funky shapes in my stable but as time marches on I am leaning more toward traditional body shapes. My last two purchases since this picture was taken were Pauls.
Is that a red Pro X Mockingbird?
eclecticsynergy
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
I like these, more a 20s-30s art-deco look than 50s-60s.
Those huge radiator pickups on the one - do they use dual P90 coils like the early PRS prototype experiments?
They look to be the right size for that.
Plantegenet custom guitars. Retro look.
I like these, more a 20s-30s art-deco look than 50s-60s.
Those huge radiator pickups on the one - do they use dual P90 coils like the early PRS prototype experiments?
They look to be the right size for that.
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Phantasmagoria
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
When I think of 'extreme shaped' guitars..they need to be pointy. Jackson Rhoads, BC Rich Warlocks. Hondo H1's, Ibanez XV500's / DT250's ..& my fave pointy of all time..the Ironbird:
Which I'm a proud owner of :bigthumb:
When I think of 'extreme shaped' guitars..they need to be pointy. Jackson Rhoads, BC Rich Warlocks. Hondo H1's, Ibanez XV500's / DT250's ..& my fave pointy of all time..the Ironbird:
Which I'm a proud owner of :bigthumb:
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
Yup, I pulled out the active wiring and pickup then added passive Fralin SHO pickups. The black B.C. Rich is a Mockingbird acoustic.
Yup, I pulled out the active wiring and pickup then added passive Fralin SHO pickups. The black B.C. Rich is a Mockingbird acoustic.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
This is an older picture it now has a 490T in it. It is a Japanese 1980 Iceman. It has a Fishman Piezo bridge, locking tuners, the controls are Fishman Blender, StellarTone Guitar 10 ToneStyler, Master Volume with a switch to select piezo, bridge or both.
I put the T.V. Jones in the neck of my Tele and it screams. I like it much more as a neck pickup than a bridge.
This is an older picture it now has a 490T in it. It is a Japanese 1980 Iceman. It has a Fishman Piezo bridge, locking tuners, the controls are Fishman Blender, StellarTone Guitar 10 ToneStyler, Master Volume with a switch to select piezo, bridge or both.
I put the T.V. Jones in the neck of my Tele and it screams. I like it much more as a neck pickup than a bridge.
BTMN
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
Securb, Speaking of pointy guitars with TV Jones pickups in it. I couldn't pass up the Warmoth Korina V in this shot for the price it was. Really interesting sounds with various settings. I had one friend play it and get some George Benson style licks and I have gotten some AC/DC Bar chord Rythmn tones out of it. It is my first guitar with that pickup. The others are a Hamer and a Dean Czech made V.
Securb, Speaking of pointy guitars with TV Jones pickups in it. I couldn't pass up the Warmoth Korina V in this shot for the price it was. Really interesting sounds with various settings. I had one friend play it and get some George Benson style licks and I have gotten some AC/DC Bar chord Rythmn tones out of it. It is my first guitar with that pickup. The others are a Hamer and a Dean Czech made V.
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Hsb
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
Very cool, dont recall see an Iceman with a single hb. Ive seen some with a triple coil in the bridge and never a bigsby.
This is an older picture it now has a 490T in it. It is a Japanese 1980 Iceman. It has a Fishman Piezo bridge, locking tuners, the controls are Fishman Blender, StellarTone Guitar 10 ToneStyler, Master Volume with a switch to select piezo, bridge or both.
I put the T.V. Jones in the neck of my Tele and it screams. I like it much more as a neck pickup than a bridge.
Very cool, dont recall see an Iceman with a single hb. Ive seen some with a triple coil in the bridge and never a bigsby.
nexion218
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
I know that for some reason Jackson's Warrior shape does not get much love, but it really grew on me... Despite any initial thoughts, it is super comfy either sitting or standing and what I personally love about it the most is that you dont have to hang it around your knees to look cool with it. Somehow the shape makes it look like it's hanging lower than it actually is, while I can have it reasonably high, almost as if I was playing sitting, which makes it a joy to play.
I know that for some reason Jackson's Warrior shape does not get much love, but it really grew on me... Despite any initial thoughts, it is super comfy either sitting or standing and what I personally love about it the most is that you dont have to hang it around your knees to look cool with it. Somehow the shape makes it look like it's hanging lower than it actually is, while I can have it reasonably high, almost as if I was playing sitting, which makes it a joy to play.
v8stang289
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
My favorite "extreme" shapes are the Rhoads and the Explorer. Mine are an 03 Jackson RR5 and an Epi '58 Korina. Both are comfortable to play sitting or standing. And something about the shape of these allows my right arm to be at an angle that makes it easier for me to do fast down strokes. Also I'd really like to check out a Chapman Ghost Fret in person. They are nice looking guitars and get good reviews.
My favorite "extreme" shapes are the Rhoads and the Explorer. Mine are an 03 Jackson RR5 and an Epi '58 Korina. Both are comfortable to play sitting or standing. And something about the shape of these allows my right arm to be at an angle that makes it easier for me to do fast down strokes. Also I'd really like to check out a Chapman Ghost Fret in person. They are nice looking guitars and get good reviews.
wmachine
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I'll put in another vote for Korean made Deans. Razorbacks are really decent playing and sounding models. And comfortable sitting too. Last I knew, prices were reasonable. Just don't swing them around when standing. or you'll find out the real reason they are called shredders.
I'll put in another vote for Korean made Deans. Razorbacks are really decent playing and sounding models. And comfortable sitting too. Last I knew, prices were reasonable. Just don't swing them around when standing. or you'll find out the real reason they are called shredders.
