Who gigs with a lower end axe?
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Young Angus
Kometose Tonologist
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
Ive got a japanese jackson ps2 which i paid about 600 AUD for here in Australia (which is cheap) and ive put a JB in the bridge and a JBJr in the neck, its hum single single, ill be putting an ssl6 in the middle, and its got a licensed floyd....and i will gig with it anyday!
Its tone is great from heavy thick rock to springy cleans and even a bit of jazz. And it plays like an absolute dream! I love that guitar!
Ive got a japanese jackson ps2 which i paid about 600 AUD for here in Australia (which is cheap) and ive put a JB in the bridge and a JBJr in the neck, its hum single single, ill be putting an ssl6 in the middle, and its got a licensed floyd....and i will gig with it anyday!
Its tone is great from heavy thick rock to springy cleans and even a bit of jazz. And it plays like an absolute dream! I love that guitar!
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Lewguitar
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Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
My buddy's MIM Fender Jimmie Vaughn Strat sounded great and played great right out of the box. He gigs with every week. We did put some Duncans in it eventually, but it sounded just fine before we made it sound even better.
I've gigged with my MIJ Fender Squire Strats...all from the 80's. New pickups is all they needed but I didn't pay more than $300 for any of my MIJ Squires. A couple were under $200.
They've never let me down.
Lew
My buddy's MIM Fender Jimmie Vaughn Strat sounded great and played great right out of the box. He gigs with every week. We did put some Duncans in it eventually, but it sounded just fine before we made it sound even better.
I've gigged with my MIJ Fender Squire Strats...all from the 80's. New pickups is all they needed but I didn't pay more than $300 for any of my MIJ Squires. A couple were under $200.
They've never let me down.
Lew
kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
My main guitar is a SQ series 84' Squire Strat. Got it brand new in
1984 retail value $ 369. I put a set of Duncan's in it PRESTO !!
It's a pro Axe! ( I saw Dave Murray from Iron Maiden play a Squire
at MSG ) I also use some Samicks. I do own some highend/vintage
guitars , But I perfer to gig with cheaper stuff. IMHO any Guitar
with a straight neck,good setup and good PuPs is a gigger !!
My main guitar is a SQ series 84' Squire Strat. Got it brand new in
1984 retail value $ 369. I put a set of Duncan's in it PRESTO !!
It's a pro Axe! ( I saw Dave Murray from Iron Maiden play a Squire
at MSG ) I also use some Samicks. I do own some highend/vintage
guitars , But I perfer to gig with cheaper stuff. IMHO any Guitar
with a straight neck,good setup and good PuPs is a gigger !!
telepicker
New member
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
I have 4 guitars. An old Fender tele, a strat, an Ibanez Artist AS200 and a cheap "Profile" brand tele copy. The Profile tele guitar was bought for AUD$120 second hand from a music shop. All thats been done is a phase switch and change of cap for a bit more treble. The neck is great and notes ring out clear as a bell all the way up the neck. Original pups . This guitar kicks arse and I find myself gigging more with this axe as it actually sounds better than the other guitars I have. Maybe I scored a freak guitar. Its a great axe. Had it for 11 years now. I use Fender Super Bullet strings on it.
I have 4 guitars. An old Fender tele, a strat, an Ibanez Artist AS200 and a cheap "Profile" brand tele copy. The Profile tele guitar was bought for AUD$120 second hand from a music shop. All thats been done is a phase switch and change of cap for a bit more treble. The neck is great and notes ring out clear as a bell all the way up the neck. Original pups . This guitar kicks arse and I find myself gigging more with this axe as it actually sounds better than the other guitars I have. Maybe I scored a freak guitar. Its a great axe. Had it for 11 years now. I use Fender Super Bullet strings on it.
Imp
New member
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
MIM strat = my main guitar - lil 59 and HR though
my other gigging guitar is a mess - bought it for £15 from cash convertors with no electronics, now carries EMGS heh - looks terrible, sounds amazing
at the end of the day, if you like how the guitar feels and plays, thats all you need. its role as a musical instrument is covered!
MIM strat = my main guitar - lil 59 and HR though
my other gigging guitar is a mess - bought it for £15 from cash convertors with no electronics, now carries EMGS heh - looks terrible, sounds amazing
at the end of the day, if you like how the guitar feels and plays, thats all you need. its role as a musical instrument is covered!
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
I sometimes will use my SSL6 loaded LE2 Fernandes 62 strat looking axe...Plays great,looks great also..I Payed $200 for the guitar and it was in almost mint condition..I bought it in Chattanooga in some local pawn shop..Guess the owners didn't know how good the guitar was? Lucky for me.. :dance:
John
Seraphial said:
I sometimes will use my SSL6 loaded LE2 Fernandes 62 strat looking axe...Plays great,looks great also..I Payed $200 for the guitar and it was in almost mint condition..I bought it in Chattanooga in some local pawn shop..Guess the owners didn't know how good the guitar was? Lucky for me.. :dance:
John
Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
I gig with my MIJ Fernandez Tele copy. I put in new pots, a switch, a JD at the bridge and a SM-1 mini at the neck. it sounds good for almost anything. BTW, the tuners and bridge on mine kick butt. It came stock with Kluson copies by gotoh and a steel 3 saddle bridge. I got it for $200 with a hardshell case at a local pawn shop.
I gig with my MIJ Fernandez Tele copy. I put in new pots, a switch, a JD at the bridge and a SM-1 mini at the neck. it sounds good for almost anything. BTW, the tuners and bridge on mine kick butt. It came stock with Kluson copies by gotoh and a steel 3 saddle bridge. I got it for $200 with a hardshell case at a local pawn shop.
Dirtyking
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Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
I have a Gibson Gothic SG that I practice with and record with, but when it came time to gig I didn't want to take it out. So I bought a Gibson SG X off of ebay for $300 for playing shows. Its a single humbucking guitar thats very light and sounds unreal with the Demon I put in it. Problem now is that the X sounds better and plays better than the Gothic. So I dont want to take it to shows now. Now I'm lookin at getting some ESP LTD vipers (the $200 bolt on neck ones) for shows. :smack:
I have a Gibson Gothic SG that I practice with and record with, but when it came time to gig I didn't want to take it out. So I bought a Gibson SG X off of ebay for $300 for playing shows. Its a single humbucking guitar thats very light and sounds unreal with the Demon I put in it. Problem now is that the X sounds better and plays better than the Gothic. So I dont want to take it to shows now. Now I'm lookin at getting some ESP LTD vipers (the $200 bolt on neck ones) for shows. :smack:
Thames
Great White Malice
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
My main guitars are MIM Deluxe Strat ... and the Edwards LP, but that's another thing... :smokin:
They were both more or less 500$... and I dont really thing they can be qualified as "low end models"...
To me, a low-end guitar comes from anywhere else than US, Japan and mexico (at least, Fender).... oh! Canada too! (Godins)
My main guitars are MIM Deluxe Strat ... and the Edwards LP, but that's another thing... :smokin:
They were both more or less 500$... and I dont really thing they can be qualified as "low end models"...
To me, a low-end guitar comes from anywhere else than US, Japan and mexico (at least, Fender).... oh! Canada too! (Godins)
Closed Eye
New member
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
All of my guitars are under $500 MSRP, so if I ever gig you bet your @$$ it'll be with one of them. Three of them have after market SD Mods, but my main one (this sweet, sweet Yamaha AES Semi-Hollowbody) has no after-market mods and it sounds spectacular.
All of my guitars are under $500 MSRP, so if I ever gig you bet your @$$ it'll be with one of them. Three of them have after market SD Mods, but my main one (this sweet, sweet Yamaha AES Semi-Hollowbody) has no after-market mods and it sounds spectacular.
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
When I use my Roland Ready Strat, it's essentially a MIM Strat. The downside is, it plays like a MIM Strat, even tho it may sound different through the VG88 ... I'll stick with my custom guitars, I think.
When I use my Roland Ready Strat, it's essentially a MIM Strat. The downside is, it plays like a MIM Strat, even tho it may sound different through the VG88 ... I'll stick with my custom guitars, I think.
texasguitarslinger
Mo Cow Bellologist
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
I gig with my Epi Les Paul ($525) and my Fender Stratacoustic ($259). :smoker:
I gig with my Epi Les Paul ($525) and my Fender Stratacoustic ($259). :smoker:
The Owl
New member
Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
Currently using an Epiphone G-400 SG style, LOVE IT!!!!!
In the not too distant future, I may well grab one of those Agile Valkyrie SG-types with the P-90's (just gotta have that P-90 snarl but I ain't payin $2500+ for it!).
http://www.rondomusic.bigstep.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=875742|1063709&PRID=1386940
Currently using an Epiphone G-400 SG style, LOVE IT!!!!!
In the not too distant future, I may well grab one of those Agile Valkyrie SG-types with the P-90's (just gotta have that P-90 snarl but I ain't payin $2500+ for it!).
http://www.rondomusic.bigstep.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=875742|1063709&PRID=1386940
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Re: Who gigs with a lower end axe?
My MIM strat cost $199 in 1995. I've put several different pickups in it (currently classic stacks), had it refretted when the original frets wore out, Sperzels and set the thing up perfectly and it has always performed well and delivered great tone and it gets better with each mod it gets.
My MIM strat cost $199 in 1995. I've put several different pickups in it (currently classic stacks), had it refretted when the original frets wore out, Sperzels and set the thing up perfectly and it has always performed well and delivered great tone and it gets better with each mod it gets.
