I get it. It is a pretty pedestrian design. Maybe have a MIM Strat or Tele to put the guts into...or an Epi LP.
How Are We Not Talking About This? (Part Deux)
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I get it. It is a pretty pedestrian design. Maybe have a MIM Strat or Tele to put the guts into...or an Epi LP.
Artie
Peaveyologist
I like the simple, clean design of the body, but since you all mentioned it, the headstock does look like an afterthought. It reminds me of my Ibby Jetking headstock. It has a high-school-shop-class finish, and they didn't even center the logo. (The pic looks better. In real life, it's the finish of a 2x4.)
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
The last time around, they had Ibanez build the guitars, and they all played great, especially the one based on the Musician IIRC, the GR300. I have never seen a midi or synth-ready guitar take off, so I do not know what Roland/BOSS is expecting this time around. Maybe they think changing the name from Roland to BOSS on the headstock will make the difference.
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I agree about the headstock, it looks cheap as dirt.
The whole design is bland. Hell of a price tag for something that looks like a pawn shop special. I know the L6/Yamaha Variax line was modeling guitars and not synth stuff, but at least they had a bunch of different and reasonably cool-looking models to appeal to different players. This seems more like it was designed to avoid offending anyone.
Artie
Peaveyologist
I didn't pay attention to the power specs. 4 AA batteries, about every 8 hours!!!
Uhmmm . . . I'll pass. (Not that I was going to buy one anyway.) :9:
GuitarStv
Sock Market Trader
If you're not concerned about weight, AA batteries are a good option from an engineering perspective. You can get cheap rechargable ones that will last thousands of charges and are easy to source when replacements are necessary. They charge in like 4 hours or so. If your guitar goes dead before a show finding replacements is super easy. Lithium AAs are also available, lighter, and last longer.
A lot of the current crop of custom made lithium batteries are going to obsolete your equipment when the one manufacturer you can get them from stops sourcing them ten years down the road.
A lot of the current crop of custom made lithium batteries are going to obsolete your equipment when the one manufacturer you can get them from stops sourcing them ten years down the road.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
The headstock painted to match the body would have changed the vibe of that guitar.
Artie
Peaveyologist
They've had phantom power for microphones for over half a century. With the exception of wireless systems, a guitar is always plugged into a powered amp. Why not phantom power for guitars?
Jensen Transformers has had a simple circuit for a long time.
https://www.jensen-transformers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/as004.pdf
Tradition?
I think tradition is fine until A Better Way to Do Things comes along. Then, it just gets in the way and stops progress.
Artie
Peaveyologist
Yes. And amp manufacturers would all have to get onboard. They probably have better things to do than modify every amp they make for active pickups.
If I wasn't so old and lazy, I'd mod one of my own, just to see how well it works.
(I'm not really lazy. Just all the meds I take zap my energy.)
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Sure, everyone would have to get onboard. But it has happened before with other things, so it is possible. Thing is, most guitar stuff is based on tradition. Even when a better way comes along to do things.
BTW, my Variax can use AA batteries (or, get this, a single 9v which gives you 2 hours of play time). You can also use a stereo cable and a special direct box that sends voltage to the guitar via the ring of the stereo cable. So, it can be done.
BTW, my Variax can use AA batteries (or, get this, a single 9v which gives you 2 hours of play time). You can also use a stereo cable and a special direct box that sends voltage to the guitar via the ring of the stereo cable. So, it can be done.