It's time.

[Edgecrusher]

Re: It's time.

How many people with bachelor's degrees in history become historians?

My actual BA is in history outside of being good for trivia at cocktail parties its been pretty worthless. But then again I knew that when I got it as I didnt want to teach.

 

[TheProphet]

Re: It's time.

Paraphrased for truth!

My actual BA is in history outside of being good for trivia at cocktail parties its been pretty worthless. But then again I knew that when I got it as I didnt want to teach.

My History degree was primarily focused on the occult in medieval and early modern Europe, mostly focused on gender based analysis of witchcraft accusations, trials, and outcomes in Germany from 1300-1750.

Not a whole lot of job opportunities came out of that decision.

 

[astrozombie]

Re: It's time.

I always liked the way that big guitars looked.

I'm a huge blink-182 fan. I think it got me started on Fenders with humbuckers. Later on the guitar player in that band switched to a gibson es-333. I couldn't understand why until I tried one. I don't use tons of gain, I really don't, my father surprised me with the epiphone version of the blink guitar and I remember I plugged into it and raised the volume way up on my hot rod deluxe and all I got was feed back. I LOVED that.

then I got into Kings of Leon, The Beatles, etc.. lots of people using big guitars to make big cleanish sounds.

 

[Edgecrusher]

Re: It's time.

My History degree was primarily focused on the occult in medieval and early modern Europe, mostly focused on gender based analysis of witchcraft accusations, trials, and outcomes in Germany from 1300-1750.

Not a whole lot of job opportunities came out of that decision.

Cool! my thesis was on Vietnam Pre and post american involvement. Mine might have a tiny bit wider appeal but there still arent people beating down my door to offer me jobs in it.

 

[astrozombie]

Re: It's time.

the major isn't in "pop" music per se.

a quick look at the courses in my curriculum include

-main instrument (guitar)

-arrangement

-improvisation

-MIDI

-ensemble

-Piano


etc.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: It's time.

My degree is in Pointing Out The Bleedin' Obvious.

If your performance on a borrowed eight hundred Dollar SG is attracting serious attention, the place in which to invest your money is in that SG.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: It's time.

I'm a huge blink-182 fan

That's your problem right there!

 

[astrozombie]

Re: It's time.

My degree is in Pointing Out The Bleedin' Obvious.

If your performance on a borrowed eight hundred Dollar SG is attracting serious attention, the place in which to invest your money is in that SG.

I thought about that, my friend with the SG said don't worry about getting an SG, you can just use mine.

but it's not like I can take the SG home after..

 

[Mr 9finger]

Re: It's time.

I'm going against everyone else here. I say do it. You only live once, so go your own way. I've financed a few guitars and never had any problems. Just make sure you can pay it back.

Do what makes you happy man.

 

[3'scompany]

Re: It's time.

I always liked the way that big guitars looked.

I'm a huge blink-182 fan. I think it got me started on Fenders with humbuckers. Later on the guitar player in that band switched to a gibson es-333. I couldn't understand why until I tried one. I don't use tons of gain, I really don't, my father surprised me with the epiphone version of the blink guitar and I remember I plugged into it and raised the volume way up on my hot rod deluxe and all I got was feed back. I LOVED that.

then I got into Kings of Leon, The Beatles, etc.. lots of people using big guitars to make big cleanish sounds.

I'll be the first one to say that ES-335s are sweet guitars. They've got their own thing going on and if you want one, not much is going to fit the bill.

I almost bought a 335 on credit because I had a great price worked out on one, but had to buy it new and didn't have the cash at the time. I'm personally glad that it didn't end up working out and that I just waited until I had the money in full. But that's just me.

Instead of wondering if buying a guitar on credit is per se a good idea or not (even if you do have loan money left over, it is still a loan), I think the thing you have to ask yourself is, "Is it worth paying $2,050 for a guitar worth $1,500 so that I can have it right now?" because that is how it will shake down. At 6.5% (that's about what US undergrad loans are at, I believe) and 10 years to pay off your student loans, you're going to end up paying about $2,050 for a $1,500 guitar when all is said and done, assuming you don't pay off your student loans early.

Is it a good idea? Is it a bad idea? That's up to you. Assuming an interest rate of 6.5%, adding $1,500 to your loans will won't even increase your monthly loan payment $18/month. But, it will add about $550 in interest over the course of ten years. Keep in mind that this is a simplified way to look at things, making some assumptions, but I think it illustrates my point.

 

[everdrone]

Re: It's time.

...and when ur dead broke u sell whatever u can for teh ole college try roman noodlez


...edit: if ur lowlife roomatez dont stealz it from uz paws first

 

[MisterE]

Re: It's time.

I say if buying a 335 will make you happier, do it. I just agree with most here that at this point it's unnecessary, especially if you already have paying gigs with what you already have.

 

[astrozombie]

Re: It's time.

I am reconsidering and have opened up my selection to Les Pauls and SG standards.

If I can get a good deal on a 333 I will pull the plug.

I would like an SG standard if I can get it for the price a friend got his on ebay: around $700.

I would love a Les Paul standard but I haven't checked prices on that...

 

[astrozombie]

Re: It's time.

I say if buying a 335 will make you happier, do it. I just agree with most here that at this point it's unnecessary, especially if you already have paying gigs with what you already have.

as of now I only own one guitar.

 

[indie folk guy]

Re: It's time.

Make sure you can repay it and DO IT.

But don't assume you need expensive gear to get the job done.

Buy an instrument that inspires you to play and that you enjoy playing whether it be a $500 guitar or the $4000 ES355 at sweetwater.

 

[astrozombie]

Re: It's time.

Make sure you can repay it and DO IT.

But don't assume you need expensive gear to get the job done.

Buy an instrument that inspires you to play and that you enjoy playing whether it be a $500 guitar or the $4000 ES355 at sweetwater.

It's time for a Gibson.

I love my fender and it's great for almost everything except my blues itch and the fact I can't get low mids out of it.

 

[MisterE]

Re: It's time.

as of now I only own one guitar.

Yes, I read that in an earlier post. And I agree an SG would cost you less and sound good.

Hey, whatever became of your gf? Is she still around?

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: It's time.

I feel the need to quote David Bowie "everything sounds better on a stolen guitar."

 

[BTMN]

Re: It's time.

You have to have a Gibson? Hamer makes a better Gibson. Top quality too.

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: It's time.

I am reconsidering and have opened up my selection to Les Pauls and SG standards.

If I can get a good deal on a 333 I will pull the plug.

I would like an SG standard if I can get it for the price a friend got his on ebay: around $700.

I would love a Les Paul standard but I haven't checked prices on that...

Three very different guitars. It makes me think you are wanting a Gibson just because you want "A Gibson." Instead of chasing a brand name you think you ought to own, I'd chase a tone you want. Which tone is it? SG Standard, Les Paul Standard, or semi-hollow?

The way I see it, the SG and the 333/335/345/355 are the most versatile of the three types you mentioned. Along with Teles, those two guitar designs make up the holy trifecta of world's most versatile guitar types (IMHO). The Les Paul does its "Les Paul Thing" the best of the lot, but it is less versatile over all, and IMO is at its best only when you can really open it up volume-wise. To me, a Les Paul is like a musical bludgeon. Brutal low-end thump that knocks you hard in the guts...but you really need to swing the hell out of a bludgeon for it to do what it does best! And you don't always have the room to do that in every band or for every song, especially if you are a sideman. With a LP, I have to put a lot of effort into playing to its strengths, and that can get old sometimes. I love LPs, but I would really dislike having one as my only guitar, or even as my only Gibson model.