One great axe or lotsa good ones?
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Ez74
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Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
i own 7 guitars right now and i cant decide which to keep and which to sell... they are all very diffrent
i just got a good deal on a dimebucker on ebay so now im looking for a guitar to put that into.... i also have 2 other sets of duncans waiting around for new homes to go into
i own 7 guitars right now and i cant decide which to keep and which to sell... they are all very diffrent
i just got a good deal on a dimebucker on ebay so now im looking for a guitar to put that into.... i also have 2 other sets of duncans waiting around for new homes to go into
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theodie
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Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I currently have 4. I like having more than one.
I currently have 4. I like having more than one.
Simon_F
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Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I'm not interested in owning a museum-piece, i.e. a guitar I wouldn't take out to a gig or rehearsal, so I have to say lotsa good ones.
Sort of irrelevant in my case as I only have two electrics anyway, but they are both gigging guitars. And they are shortly to be joined by a Tele I hope (which will also be a gigging guitar). :32:
EDIT - Come to think of it my Les Paul IS a great guitar anyway, but not so great that we can't go out and have fun together. :approve:
I'm not interested in owning a museum-piece, i.e. a guitar I wouldn't take out to a gig or rehearsal, so I have to say lotsa good ones.
Sort of irrelevant in my case as I only have two electrics anyway, but they are both gigging guitars. And they are shortly to be joined by a Tele I hope (which will also be a gigging guitar). :32:
EDIT - Come to think of it my Les Paul IS a great guitar anyway, but not so great that we can't go out and have fun together. :approve:
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Robert S.
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Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I guess it all depends on what you call a great guitar. For me a great guitar is made from deceint wood, has solid hardware and guts, stays in tune and sounds "right". If the tone is there thats really all that matters but I've found that killer tone really does depend on the build and set-up.
My sleaziest guitar is a 1986 RG 550 that I picked up a few years back for around $400 and the cream of the crop is my 2001 59 RI Les Paul that cost me around $4000. Set side by side most guitar players are drawn to the 59 RI. It's a beautiful piece and when you pick it up it just has that "real deal" feel to it.
But plug in that ratty old RG with a JB in it and it sucks you in real fast. Killer tone, a great neck and frets and it stays in tune no matter how hard you abuse it. For me thats what a great guitar is all about.
On the flip side I have owned a couple of PRS CU 24s. Big money, beautiful guitars with killer tone but I could never get the trems to stabilize and they were constantly going out of tune past what I found exceptable even after a trip to one of the few techs that I will trust a guitar with. Great guitars perhaps but not for me so I sold the last one finally and I don't miss it one bit.
For myself if a guitar wont hold a set-up and/or the repairs and new parts cost more that the guitar new in the first place I get rid of it. That kind of guitar isn't usually worth my time or money. A good guitar is playable on a regular basis and a great guitar is playable and has tone that makes you want to play it.
Under those requirements, all my guitars are great guitars.
I guess it all depends on what you call a great guitar. For me a great guitar is made from deceint wood, has solid hardware and guts, stays in tune and sounds "right". If the tone is there thats really all that matters but I've found that killer tone really does depend on the build and set-up.
My sleaziest guitar is a 1986 RG 550 that I picked up a few years back for around $400 and the cream of the crop is my 2001 59 RI Les Paul that cost me around $4000. Set side by side most guitar players are drawn to the 59 RI. It's a beautiful piece and when you pick it up it just has that "real deal" feel to it.
But plug in that ratty old RG with a JB in it and it sucks you in real fast. Killer tone, a great neck and frets and it stays in tune no matter how hard you abuse it. For me thats what a great guitar is all about.
On the flip side I have owned a couple of PRS CU 24s. Big money, beautiful guitars with killer tone but I could never get the trems to stabilize and they were constantly going out of tune past what I found exceptable even after a trip to one of the few techs that I will trust a guitar with. Great guitars perhaps but not for me so I sold the last one finally and I don't miss it one bit.
For myself if a guitar wont hold a set-up and/or the repairs and new parts cost more that the guitar new in the first place I get rid of it. That kind of guitar isn't usually worth my time or money. A good guitar is playable on a regular basis and a great guitar is playable and has tone that makes you want to play it.
Under those requirements, all my guitars are great guitars.
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I've always been attacted to better guitars ... they are just easier for me to play, less fussy and have less "resistance" when I play them. I'm not compensating for imperfections in the guitar. (Just my own imperfections
)
That being said, I own several quality guitars, and will keep on buying -- the tonal variations, and differences in feel will keep me coming back for more guitars.
But, if I only had a budget of $2k, say, and had a choice of getting 2-3 Strats and modding them, or getting a Wayne? My vote would be get the better guitar!!
I've always been attacted to better guitars ... they are just easier for me to play, less fussy and have less "resistance" when I play them. I'm not compensating for imperfections in the guitar. (Just my own imperfections
)That being said, I own several quality guitars, and will keep on buying -- the tonal variations, and differences in feel will keep me coming back for more guitars.
But, if I only had a budget of $2k, say, and had a choice of getting 2-3 Strats and modding them, or getting a Wayne? My vote would be get the better guitar!!
Closed Eye
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Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
Lots of great guitars.
I own a total 4. 3 electric and 1 acoustic. I love 'em all.
Lots of great guitars.
I own a total 4. 3 electric and 1 acoustic. I love 'em all.
Bludave
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Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I tend to agree that it is really difficult to find all the sounds you want out of one guitar. I also don't think you can get everything out of one Amp either. I own 10 electric guitars, and 10 acoustic guitars. They all play differently and sound different. I am currently beginning to search for a New Amp. I am currently using a Fender SR (1969) which I will always keep it is a great Amp, but I also use a Marshall 900, which I am not completly satisfied with. I am considering a Boutique type of Marshall Amp, maybe a Bogner, or a Mojave or something in the Plexi type of sound. So many players tend to focus so much on the guitars. I agree that the Guitar plays a very important role in the sound, but the Amp is equally as important. A good Amp and a good guitar is like Heaven!!!
I tend to agree that it is really difficult to find all the sounds you want out of one guitar. I also don't think you can get everything out of one Amp either. I own 10 electric guitars, and 10 acoustic guitars. They all play differently and sound different. I am currently beginning to search for a New Amp. I am currently using a Fender SR (1969) which I will always keep it is a great Amp, but I also use a Marshall 900, which I am not completly satisfied with. I am considering a Boutique type of Marshall Amp, maybe a Bogner, or a Mojave or something in the Plexi type of sound. So many players tend to focus so much on the guitars. I agree that the Guitar plays a very important role in the sound, but the Amp is equally as important. A good Amp and a good guitar is like Heaven!!!
aleclee
Major General GAS
Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I'd rather have one guitar that was just right for me than a number of guitars that were close. Even though I have a number of great (IMO) guitars, I spend most of my time on 3 of 'em. The others do get their love, though. If I stop using a guitar (or amp) altogether, it's going up for sale...except for my Aria, which gets by on sentimental value.
I'd rather have one guitar that was just right for me than a number of guitars that were close. Even though I have a number of great (IMO) guitars, I spend most of my time on 3 of 'em. The others do get their love, though. If I stop using a guitar (or amp) altogether, it's going up for sale...except for my Aria, which gets by on sentimental value.
Budweiser
CastorHopologist
Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I'm down to two electrics (Strat & LP) & one acoustic & I wouldn't want anything more. I love the quality & tonal differences of my two electrics & I feel all my bases are covered. Plus, I sunk alot of money into them.
It's nice to have 2 guitars for gigs, most importantly if a string breaks, ya got your other axe right behind you, but it's also nice to switch between the Strat & LP to suit whatever song your doing. Mind you, it's sometimes difficult to group the songs together so you're not constantly switching guitars because what group of songs that might work for you, might not work for the singer or the vibe of the set lists.
I'm down to two electrics (Strat & LP) & one acoustic & I wouldn't want anything more. I love the quality & tonal differences of my two electrics & I feel all my bases are covered. Plus, I sunk alot of money into them.
It's nice to have 2 guitars for gigs, most importantly if a string breaks, ya got your other axe right behind you, but it's also nice to switch between the Strat & LP to suit whatever song your doing. Mind you, it's sometimes difficult to group the songs together so you're not constantly switching guitars because what group of songs that might work for you, might not work for the singer or the vibe of the set lists.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I don't try to run the gamut for everything with my setup, but I like a very good amount of versatility. Nothing is better than having an axe that looks great, plays perfect, and just oozes quality. I'd take one rather than a million cheap guitars. I've liked other guitars in the past like my Les Paul Standard, but my Grosh just does so much stuff better. I barely go to the Epiphone or Dean anymore. If I do decide to play with them, it's only because it's a strange alternate tuning.
After owning a great guitar, you naturally compare everything else you know to it. It sets the standard from which you purchase more. Robert might like the RG, but I'm sure when it comes down to it, he plays his RI LP a lot more. There are little differences in many high priced guitars and those make all the difference in the long run.
As for my amp, I've got what I need... chimey, full and rich cleans and the most articulate Marshall sound I think I've ever heard. With pedals I can get just about any style I want. From blues/jazz to funk to rock to metal. The Grosh adds to it with it's own versatility. Rock comes through flawlessly with the humbucker and the single coils really make the cleans sing (along with the other pedals).
I don't try to run the gamut for everything with my setup, but I like a very good amount of versatility. Nothing is better than having an axe that looks great, plays perfect, and just oozes quality. I'd take one rather than a million cheap guitars. I've liked other guitars in the past like my Les Paul Standard, but my Grosh just does so much stuff better. I barely go to the Epiphone or Dean anymore. If I do decide to play with them, it's only because it's a strange alternate tuning.
After owning a great guitar, you naturally compare everything else you know to it. It sets the standard from which you purchase more. Robert might like the RG, but I'm sure when it comes down to it, he plays his RI LP a lot more. There are little differences in many high priced guitars and those make all the difference in the long run.
As for my amp, I've got what I need... chimey, full and rich cleans and the most articulate Marshall sound I think I've ever heard. With pedals I can get just about any style I want. From blues/jazz to funk to rock to metal. The Grosh adds to it with it's own versatility. Rock comes through flawlessly with the humbucker and the single coils really make the cleans sing (along with the other pedals).
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I've always hunted for the best guitars at the most dirt cheap giveaway prices.
What happens is that I bring them home, set them up perfectly, then play them as they're for sale. Then, there's the 'inner circle guitars.' Those are the one's that would break my heart to sell. I've always sold a couple at a profit, added a little bit of money, and ended up with a keeper. Just keep doing it over and over, and you'll always end up with killer guitars and you won't have to be rich to afford them.
#1 rule is "never buy anything you can't resell for more money."
I've always hunted for the best guitars at the most dirt cheap giveaway prices.
What happens is that I bring them home, set them up perfectly, then play them as they're for sale. Then, there's the 'inner circle guitars.' Those are the one's that would break my heart to sell. I've always sold a couple at a profit, added a little bit of money, and ended up with a keeper. Just keep doing it over and over, and you'll always end up with killer guitars and you won't have to be rich to afford them.
#1 rule is "never buy anything you can't resell for more money."
mrfjones
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Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
i am going to keep mine short, i like some of the mid priced guitars that i own and i really like the expensive ones. One of the mid priced guitars plays just as well as one of the expensive ones and those are two of the three that i wouldn't think of selling. Now i should be getting another, rather expesive and hand made guitar in the next couple weeks, that should go right to that group that i would never sell.
So i say find great guitars for you and wether they are greta for someone else doesn't matter, but i would get the great guitar and then another if i were you.
i am going to keep mine short, i like some of the mid priced guitars that i own and i really like the expensive ones. One of the mid priced guitars plays just as well as one of the expensive ones and those are two of the three that i wouldn't think of selling. Now i should be getting another, rather expesive and hand made guitar in the next couple weeks, that should go right to that group that i would never sell.
So i say find great guitars for you and wether they are greta for someone else doesn't matter, but i would get the great guitar and then another if i were you.
Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
I own 2 electrics that I use with my band and for lessons- I see no point in owning lots of em. But I realized, as long as it plays in tune, and feels right, no matter what guitar I play it sounds like me- its not the guitar.
I own 2 electrics that I use with my band and for lessons- I see no point in owning lots of em. But I realized, as long as it plays in tune, and feels right, no matter what guitar I play it sounds like me- its not the guitar.
Hot _Grits
Buttery Toneologist
Re: One great axe or lotsa good ones?
Robert, I know what you mean about those ibanez 550s. I had a 560 with a JB in the bridge, and replaced it with a high end custom built guitar that in retrospect doesn't come close tonally. I can't hang with the necks these days, but they are great guitars.
To answer the question, I'd go for several, but it's mainly to do with having something to cover all the various tonal/stylistic bases.
The nicest guitar I own is my PRS. But it simply won't sound like a strat or tele no matter how much I tweak the electronics. So I tend to use my fenders for my main band, as they tend to cut through a 9 piece mix a bit better. However, the PRS is great to have for smaller format gigs where I'm the harmonic 'bed' for the whole band. So it's horses for courses.
As for whether my guitars are midprice or high end, I think it depends on each individual guitar. I guess eventually I'll get a relic nocaster and a tom anderson or similar, but my current guitars sound great, gig well and will play even better once they get their upcoming refrets.
Right now, there's a gap in the inventory for a p90 guitar, an 80s shredder, an ash/maple tele, a semihollow and a Les Paul. But it's going to be a while before those gaps are filled.
Robert, I know what you mean about those ibanez 550s. I had a 560 with a JB in the bridge, and replaced it with a high end custom built guitar that in retrospect doesn't come close tonally. I can't hang with the necks these days, but they are great guitars.
To answer the question, I'd go for several, but it's mainly to do with having something to cover all the various tonal/stylistic bases.
The nicest guitar I own is my PRS. But it simply won't sound like a strat or tele no matter how much I tweak the electronics. So I tend to use my fenders for my main band, as they tend to cut through a 9 piece mix a bit better. However, the PRS is great to have for smaller format gigs where I'm the harmonic 'bed' for the whole band. So it's horses for courses.
As for whether my guitars are midprice or high end, I think it depends on each individual guitar. I guess eventually I'll get a relic nocaster and a tom anderson or similar, but my current guitars sound great, gig well and will play even better once they get their upcoming refrets.
Right now, there's a gap in the inventory for a p90 guitar, an 80s shredder, an ash/maple tele, a semihollow and a Les Paul. But it's going to be a while before those gaps are filled.
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