Signature models.

[Grindspine]

Re: Signature models.

I have a Washburn Dime 333... I bought it when I was like 16 though. I had no idea how terrible the woodwork on the guitar was as I had only been playing for about two years then.

I have changed out all of the hardware, had to have frets repressed, and had to have a chunk of wood under the bridge replaced. I seriously kinda hate the guitar, but at the same time, it was my main guitar from when I was 16 to 19, and it does have an awesome finish.

 

[Bludave]

Re: Signature models.

I own 2 Les Paul's (technically a signature model), and 2 Clapton Strats. I love all my guitars just because it is associated with a particular player/artist doesn't matter to me. I have a black Clapton Strat that is a freak of nature. It has warmth and clarity at the same time. It's my favorite Strat

 

[mojosman]

Re: Signature models.

I have an SRV & a Custom Shop Robert Cray Strat. Both are nice guitars. I would love a Billy Gibbons Pearly Gates Les Paul!!

 

[sonicexplorer]

Re: Signature models.

I got prs santana, a clapton strat, and an ltd kirk hammett ouija. The santana and ouija I've gigged with. The clapton has a weird hum, but once I figure how to stop the hum I'm goin hit a couple of jam nights.

On my wish list is a Jeff beck strat, a thunderhorse, and a prs neal schon ns-14.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Signature models.

Care to elaborate? I don't understand why.

Think about it, you're playing a near exact copy of someone else's guitar in front of an audience. If I saw a local band where the guitarist was using a Dime Razorback, the first thing that would come to my mind is "poseur". The term obviously applies more so or less so depending on the whole scheme of things. If the whole signature thing is more subtle, like a Clapton strat, it is not so poseur-ish. Now if it is something iconic associated with one specific guitar player, like the razorback (or even the signatures I like) yes it is poseur-ish live.

I can understand buying one simply because it is a good guitar, but I myself would still feel foolish with a famous person's guitar in public. I have no problem recording or practicing with a signature, but performing is where the problem lies.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: Signature models.

Think about it, you're playing a near exact copy of someone else's guitar in front of an audience. If I saw a local band where the guitarist was using a Dime Razorback, the first thing that would come to my mind is "poseur". The term obviously applies more so or less so depending on the whole scheme of things. If the whole signature thing is more subtle, like a Clapton strat, it is not so poseur-ish. Now if it is something iconic associated with one specific guitar player, like the razorback (or even the signatures I like) yes it is poseur-ish live.

I can understand buying one simply because it is a good guitar, but I myself would still feel foolish with a famous person's guitar in public. I have no problem recording or practicing with a signature, but performing is where the problem lies.

I see it in much the same way. It's like wearing superhero Underoos or something.

 

[zakkwyldefan79]

Re: Signature models.

I would never buy something just because it was someone's signature model. I do own a few pieces of gear that are artist models. I got them because I liked the feel and/or tone of them. I have a PRS SE Tremonti. I'm not really a Mark Tremonti fan. I bought it because I loved the feel and playability. I then swapped the pickups for the DiMarzios that I like and re-wired the controls how I like them. So even though his name is on the headstock it's quite a bit different from what he really plays. When I play live people aren't close enough to read the headstock anyway. I also have a Hartke A70 David Ellefson (Megadeth) bass amp. I got a good deal on it from a friend of mine and it sounds better than the bass amp that I was using. I am a Megadeth fan though. But it's still not why I bought it. I also have a MXR Zakk Wylde ZW90 Phase pedal. I got it because the effect sounds a little different from a regular phase 90 and I liked it better. I could never play a Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul or anything that you could tell was a signature model from a mile away at a live show. I just couldn't do it. Well maybe if that artist brought me up on stage to jam with them and handed me their guitar. Other than that no way.

 

[MitchRB]

Re: Signature models.

I would never buy something just because it was someone's signature model. I do own a few pieces of gear that are artist models. I got them because I liked the feel and/or tone of them. I have a PRS SE Tremonti. I'm not really a Mark Tremonti fan. I bought it because I loved the feel and playability. I then swapped the pickups for the DiMarzios that I like and re-wired the controls how I like them. So even though his name is on the headstock it's quite a bit different from what he really plays. When I play live people aren't close enough to read the headstock anyway. I also have a Hartke A70 David Ellefson (Megadeth) bass amp. I got a good deal on it from a friend of mine and it sounds better than the bass amp that I was using. I am a Megadeth fan though. But it's still not why I bought it. I also have a MXR Zakk Wylde ZW90 Phase pedal. I got it because the effect sounds a little different from a regular phase 90 and I liked it better. I could never play a Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul or anything that you could tell was a signature model from a mile away at a live show. I just couldn't do it. Well maybe if that artist brought me up on stage to jam with them and handed me their guitar. Other than that no way.

Took the words right out of my mouth. I once knew a guy who played a Steve Vai JEM. Really nice guitar, neck felt great, wouldn't go a Floyd but that's just my opinion. But he didn't like the sound or the neck, he just really liked Steve Vai.

 

[karpathion]

Re: Signature models.

Think about it, you're playing a near exact copy of someone else's guitar in front of an audience. If I saw a local band where the guitarist was using a Dime Razorback, the first thing that would come to my mind is "poseur". The term obviously applies more so or less so depending on the whole scheme of things. If the whole signature thing is more subtle, like a Clapton strat, it is not so poseur-ish. Now if it is something iconic associated with one specific guitar player, like the razorback (or even the signatures I like) yes it is poseur-ish live.

I can understand buying one simply because it is a good guitar, but I myself would still feel foolish with a famous person's guitar in public. I have no problem recording or practicing with a signature, but performing is where the problem lies.

Zack used to play a Razorback in honor of Dime, live.

To be honest with you, it doesn't matter what guitar I play, I still sound like me.

So, what if I play a, James Hetfield, Truckster, through a '69 bassman? Do I still sound like James? No.

I do not own a sig guitar, but I don't see the problem. Why not pay homage to your heroes. I see no wrong in it.

 

[karpathion]

Re: Signature models.

I see it in much the same way. It's like wearing superhero Underoos or something.

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[Little Pigbacon]

Re: Signature models.

That's cheating.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Signature models.

Zack used to play a Razorback in honor of Dime, live.

You just missed the point entirely. I even said "If I saw a local band where the guitarist was using a Dime Razorback". Also, Zakk playing a Dime model is completely different, because he lost a best friend and that was completely in tribute.

 

[karpathion]

Re: Signature models.

You just missed the point entirely. I even said "If I saw a local band where the guitarist was using a Dime Razorback". Also, Zakk playing a Dime model is completely different, because he lost a best friend and that was completely in tribute.

I missed the point? How many guitarist have played Lessy standards, and how many have played strats? It's still just a lester or a strat.

What do you play again?

 

[karpathion]

Re: Signature models.

That's cheating.

No, it's not.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Signature models.

I missed the point? How many guitarist have played Lessy standards, and how many have played strats? It's still just a lester or a strat.

What do you play again?

Les Paul and Strat Standards are just that, STANDARDS! Not signatures, and the majority play standards.

I mostly play telecasters, but modify everything I have to hell. My number 1 I built myself.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: Signature models.

No, it's not.

Yeah-huh.

 

[karpathion]

Re: Signature models.

Les Paul and Strat Standards are just that, STANDARDS! Not signatures, and the majority play standards.

I mostly play telecasters, but modify everything I have to hell. My number 1 I built myself.

And how many other players play telecasters?

 

[karpathion]

Re: Signature models.

Yeah-huh.

No.

I just wanted to tell someone no. My 'ol lady has been telling me that all day. I figure it's my turn to say it now.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Signature models.

And how many other players play telecasters?

A lot. You're only proving my point more and more. Signature guitars are a SIGNATURE guitar. Standard guitars are a STANDARD guitar many people enjoy, and have as a basis to make their own signature in a sense.

 

[karpathion]

Re: Signature models.

A lot. You're only proving my point more and more. Signature guitars are a SIGNATURE guitar. Standard guitars are a STANDARD guitar many people enjoy, and have as a basis to make their own signature in a sense.

I give up. You win! You are awesome beyond your years. You have it all figured. I hope that one day I can become half the guitar player you are. You rule all.