astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: It's time.
i think same as most dealers.
$1500
i think same as most dealers.
$1500
It's time.
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Funkfingers
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Re: It's time.
FORUM CHALLENGE TIME
Would anybody here like to explain to me the difference between;
1) guitar shopping with Astro
2) any sort of shopping with a woman?
:banghead: :scratchch
pcorn:
FORUM CHALLENGE TIME
Would anybody here like to explain to me the difference between;
1) guitar shopping with Astro
2) any sort of shopping with a woman?
:banghead: :scratchch
pcorn:
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: It's time.
I know its some sort of les paul im after.
FORUM CHALLENGE TIME
Would anybody here like to explain to me the difference between;
1) guitar shopping with Astro
2) any sort of shopping with a woman?
:banghead: :scratchch
I know its some sort of les paul im after.
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Funkfingers
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Re: It's time.
Once again, I find myself having to state the Bleedin' Obvious.
You enjoy your friend's Gibson SG. He is happy for you to borrow it at any time. Good.
Aceman has pointed out that, for professional engagements, you ought to carry two guitars.
Sooooooooooo... Buy an SG of your own. This way, you will be equipped for whatever work opportunities come your way.
Once again, I find myself having to state the Bleedin' Obvious.
You enjoy your friend's Gibson SG. He is happy for you to borrow it at any time. Good.
Aceman has pointed out that, for professional engagements, you ought to carry two guitars.
Sooooooooooo... Buy an SG of your own. This way, you will be equipped for whatever work opportunities come your way.
arellanon
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astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: It's time.
I tried out the 335 available locally. it is a very good guitar, but I am reconsidering since it retails for $2700 here and I'm hoping to buy locally.
I have yet to go try out the Les Pauls at the store.
I tried out the 335 available locally. it is a very good guitar, but I am reconsidering since it retails for $2700 here and I'm hoping to buy locally.
I have yet to go try out the Les Pauls at the store.
Fender_Punk
BerriesAndCreamologist
Re: It's time.
BIG +1 to this whole post!
Hoestly, it's the way you play, not what you play, that will determine the amount of respect other musicians will have for you. If you make an ovious mistake on a $4,000 ES-355 you don't look any better than making the same obvious mistake on a $800 Fender Jaguar.
I've never seen a six page thread posted on this forum about buying a new guitar where there was much discouragement than encouragement. I think that alone says something.
I've seen old guys with cheap guitars sound amazing, I've seen teens with high-end equipment sound like crap. I've seen guys in their twenties and thirties rock it with equipment that's by no means cheap, but is also not the highest echelon.
Many here have said it before: "At the end of the day it's all about how you play, not what you play." ...Don't forget it!
BIG +1 to this whole post!
Hoestly, it's the way you play, not what you play, that will determine the amount of respect other musicians will have for you. If you make an ovious mistake on a $4,000 ES-355 you don't look any better than making the same obvious mistake on a $800 Fender Jaguar.
I've never seen a six page thread posted on this forum about buying a new guitar where there was much discouragement than encouragement. I think that alone says something.
I've seen old guys with cheap guitars sound amazing, I've seen teens with high-end equipment sound like crap. I've seen guys in their twenties and thirties rock it with equipment that's by no means cheap, but is also not the highest echelon.
Many here have said it before: "At the end of the day it's all about how you play, not what you play." ...Don't forget it!
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Funkfingers
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Re: It's time.
+1
Now, if only somebody could bottle self-confidence. :scratchch
+1
Now, if only somebody could bottle self-confidence. :scratchch
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: It's time.
I'm pretty self confident.
I'm too self confident really.
I just want a Gibson people, this is what this whole thread is about:
I will have cash, I want mahogany and maple.
the question for me right now really is whats more versatile? the LP or 335?
I'm pretty self confident.
I'm too self confident really.
I just want a Gibson people, this is what this whole thread is about:
I will have cash, I want mahogany and maple.
the question for me right now really is whats more versatile? the LP or 335?
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: It's time.
I can't lie, the fact that the LP im considering is 1,200 less does help in the desicion.
I can't lie, the fact that the LP im considering is 1,200 less does help in the desicion.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: It's time.
Well, either one can be just as versatile (they're both 2 humbucker guitars that can be coil split with some modification). The question becomes what feels better and sounds better to you. It took me some time to realize I like ES-335s better than Les Pauls and it's a very personal thing. Semi-hollowbodies and hollowbodies have a response and an airiness that solidbody guitars don't have and you have to factor in what fits your music and the sound in your head the best (hell, that's why I'm selling my '96 McCarty and keeping my '98 Hollowbody Spruce). If you play enough examples of both, you'll have a pretty clear representation in your head of what each can do. Having just bought a new guitar, do what I did - play a lot of stuff, know what you're looking for and go after it. When you find the right one you'll know and at that point when you find that right piece, jump on it and don't let it go.
Well, either one can be just as versatile (they're both 2 humbucker guitars that can be coil split with some modification). The question becomes what feels better and sounds better to you. It took me some time to realize I like ES-335s better than Les Pauls and it's a very personal thing. Semi-hollowbodies and hollowbodies have a response and an airiness that solidbody guitars don't have and you have to factor in what fits your music and the sound in your head the best (hell, that's why I'm selling my '96 McCarty and keeping my '98 Hollowbody Spruce). If you play enough examples of both, you'll have a pretty clear representation in your head of what each can do. Having just bought a new guitar, do what I did - play a lot of stuff, know what you're looking for and go after it. When you find the right one you'll know and at that point when you find that right piece, jump on it and don't let it go.
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ItsaBass
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Re: It's time.
It's not even a fair fight in the versatility department. 335 wins. But if you want a guitar that sounds like a Les Paul, then only a Paul will do. However, a 335 can get closer to a Paul than a Paul can get to a 335.
It's not even a fair fight in the versatility department. 335 wins. But if you want a guitar that sounds like a Les Paul, then only a Paul will do. However, a 335 can get closer to a Paul than a Paul can get to a 335.
MojoMonster
Active member
Re: It's time.
Find an ES-335 you like/can afford(TRAD PRO), put a pair of Triple Shots in it, your favorite pups and 2 push/pulls for the full JP mod and you're *done*.
This.
Find an ES-335 you like/can afford(TRAD PRO), put a pair of Triple Shots in it, your favorite pups and 2 push/pulls for the full JP mod and you're *done*.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: It's time.
as much as I like P-rails, I'm not looking for anything more than a humbucker sound at this point.
as much as I like P-rails, I'm not looking for anything more than a humbucker sound at this point.
MojoMonster
Active member
Re: It's time.
They are the pickup rings with the selector switches.
You can use them on any 4-connector humbucker.
Triple Shots aren't P-Rails.
They are the pickup rings with the selector switches.
You can use them on any 4-connector humbucker.
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Funkfingers
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Re: It's time.
Don't make me quote myself from post #103. Please, don't.
Don't make me quote myself from post #103. Please, don't.
MisterE
New member
Re: It's time.
I think that only you alone can make a decision on which Gibson guitar to buy. I would think that you might want to actually play a few before you decide on which one to buy.
Don't make a hasty choice based on youtube clips or personal recommendations.
I would pay more and buy one locally if I were you, if not there are a lot of good online retailers like Sweetwater and MF with good return policies if you're not completely satisfied. Buying one sight unseen on Ebay is risky.
I think that only you alone can make a decision on which Gibson guitar to buy. I would think that you might want to actually play a few before you decide on which one to buy.
Don't make a hasty choice based on youtube clips or personal recommendations.
I would pay more and buy one locally if I were you, if not there are a lot of good online retailers like Sweetwater and MF with good return policies if you're not completely satisfied. Buying one sight unseen on Ebay is risky.
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