KamenRiderMagnus
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In your opinion, what is the ugliest thing you could have in a guitar? In my opinion, it's the string thru bridge. I know it gives sustain qualities, but i just hate how it looks.
Guitar Ugliness
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J
Jessie's ghost
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Re: Guitar Ugliness
A PRS logo.
A PRS logo.
KamenRiderMagnus
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J
Jessie's ghost
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I was kidding. Mostly. Really, ugly has to be in a context. For example, there are lots of different ways to have the strings run through the body, and not all of them are equally attractive. And I can't say that I would never want to see "_______" on a guitar, because maybe I've just never seen it done in a way that I liked.
Gotta keep an open mind, otherwise serendipity will never grace you with its presence.
I was kidding. Mostly. Really, ugly has to be in a context. For example, there are lots of different ways to have the strings run through the body, and not all of them are equally attractive. And I can't say that I would never want to see "_______" on a guitar, because maybe I've just never seen it done in a way that I liked.
Gotta keep an open mind, otherwise serendipity will never grace you with its presence.
JaySwear
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Re: Guitar Ugliness
the clear topped pickups used on the Zoot Suit SG (and a couple other guitars around.) there's nothing pretty about these
i also really hate chrome topped pickups. not ones with covers, but ones where the coils are actually chrome. i think dimarzio makes some.
the clear topped pickups used on the Zoot Suit SG (and a couple other guitars around.) there's nothing pretty about these
i also really hate chrome topped pickups. not ones with covers, but ones where the coils are actually chrome. i think dimarzio makes some.
SamusChief
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Re: Guitar Ugliness
The hands of a bad player. Nothing irks me more than watching some guy in Guitar Center playing a Gibson Les Paul butchering Sweet Child of Mine.
The hands of a bad player. Nothing irks me more than watching some guy in Guitar Center playing a Gibson Les Paul butchering Sweet Child of Mine.
KamenRiderMagnus
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I'd agree, especially with Dean guitars. They're headstocks are way too oversized.
I'd agree, especially with Dean guitars. They're headstocks are way too oversized.
SamusChief
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If we're talking features, then I would have to say that sticky paint finishes are something I can't stand. After getting my ESP LTD which is a natural finish I'll never go back. I'll sand down the neck on new guitars if I have to. Its so restricting.
If we're talking features, then I would have to say that sticky paint finishes are something I can't stand. After getting my ESP LTD which is a natural finish I'll never go back. I'll sand down the neck on new guitars if I have to. Its so restricting.
JaySwear
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great point! can't believe i forgot that. i'm really really picky about headstocks. a beautiful guitar with an off looking headstock is just all wrong to me. this is a big problem on acoustics for me. i hate 95% of acoustic headstocks out there
great point! can't believe i forgot that. i'm really really picky about headstocks. a beautiful guitar with an off looking headstock is just all wrong to me. this is a big problem on acoustics for me. i hate 95% of acoustic headstocks out there
Jeff_H
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Re: Guitar Ugliness
Strangely I don't dislike Dean's headstocks. I agree that the "V" shaped headstocks could be a bit smaller and would look much better though. I love the headstock on the Dean Hardtail and Soltero. My Hardtail was my favorite guitar....I really regret selling it.
Strangely I don't dislike Dean's headstocks. I agree that the "V" shaped headstocks could be a bit smaller and would look much better though. I love the headstock on the Dean Hardtail and Soltero. My Hardtail was my favorite guitar....I really regret selling it.
SamusChief
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Iy looks great with a V body. The headstock has to fit the body. One of the only downsides about ESP is that they have don't use a pointed V-type headstock on their V's.
Iy looks great with a V body. The headstock has to fit the body. One of the only downsides about ESP is that they have don't use a pointed V-type headstock on their V's.
eschoendorff
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Visit www.destroyallguitars.com
Take your pick from about 75% of the designs. All posterchildren for ugly, overpriced booteek guitars.
The other 25% of the guitars are actually pretty cool...
Visit www.destroyallguitars.com
Take your pick from about 75% of the designs. All posterchildren for ugly, overpriced booteek guitars.
The other 25% of the guitars are actually pretty cool...
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SamusChief
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The 2nd to last one... WTF
The 2nd to last one... WTF
J
Jessie's ghost
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Jesus wept.
Wait! I thought of one: Three humbuckers on a guitar. Might be okay on a Black Beauty, but it's just too much on most guitars. I'd rather have H-H.
Jesus wept.
Wait! I thought of one: Three humbuckers on a guitar. Might be okay on a Black Beauty, but it's just too much on most guitars. I'd rather have H-H.
SamusChief
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How bout B.C. Rich guitars in general? You ask me those are just stupid designs.
How bout B.C. Rich guitars in general? You ask me those are just stupid designs.
dmandude123455
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Your saying that the Mockingbird is a stupid design!? The Mockingbird is one of my favorite guitars. It has just enough curves and just enough pointiness.
Your saying that the Mockingbird is a stupid design!? The Mockingbird is one of my favorite guitars. It has just enough curves and just enough pointiness.