Guitarists' Thread

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:54 pm

It's a 4x10.

One of the best places to buy high-end speakers and cabs without the high-end price is from these guys: http://avatarspeakers.com/

In fact, they have the best deal on new Celestion Vintage 30's that I've ever seen anywhere. Their cabs are great for the price too. In that pic I posted of my brother's granddaughter posing with his Les Paul, that's an Avatar cab underneath the Matchless head. It's a sweet cab, especially for the money.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:01 pm

ElfDude wrote:It's a 4x10.

One of the best places to buy high-end speakers and cabs without the high-end price is from these guys: http://avatarspeakers.com/

In fact, they have the best deal on new Celestion Vintage 30's that I've ever seen anywhere. Their cabs are great for the price too. In that pic I posted of my brother's granddaughter posing with his Les Paul, that's an Avatar cab underneath the Matchless head. It's a sweet cab, especially for the money.

Duly noted, and I've put the link in my "favorites" already.

Thanx Elfie!

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:26 pm

CygnusX1 wrote:
you got it Elfie! And alas, the premier downfall - if you wanna call it that.. I love this guitar - is a toss-up between the Korean assembly, and the string-around / tune-o-matic type bridge.

I have no idea how you adjust intonation on THAT.

Have you tried an internet search for directions?

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:42 pm

Does it need adjusting?

Those tailpieces are great for sustain.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:58 am

ElfDude wrote:Does it need adjusting?

none needed......in fact, it was damn near in tune
right outta the box!

I'll haveta look online for maintenance tips, like
t mentioned.

There's no "Owners' Manual" per se.

It included a short cable, wrenches and a truss rod
adjustment handout in the gig bag.

That's it. Whaddya want for 500 bucks? LOL

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:41 am

CygnusX1 wrote:
ElfDude wrote:Does it need adjusting?
none needed......in fact, it was damn near in tune
right outta the box!

I'll haveta look online for maintenance tips, like
t mentioned.

There's no "Owners' Manual" per se.

It included a short cable, wrenches and a truss rod
adjustment handout in the gig bag.

That's it. Whaddya want for 500 bucks? LOL

I would STRONGLY advise you not adjust the truss rod- Ive seen people snap necks doing it wrong. If the neck is goofy for some reason bring it to a pro.

It had to be the best $40 I spent to get the Epi adjusted.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:49 am

YYZ30 wrote:
CygnusX1 wrote:
ElfDude wrote:Does it need adjusting?
none needed......in fact, it was damn near in tune
right outta the box!

I'll haveta look online for maintenance tips, like
t mentioned.

There's no "Owners' Manual" per se.

It included a short cable, wrenches and a truss rod
adjustment handout in the gig bag.

That's it. Whaddya want for 500 bucks? LOL
I would STRONGLY advise you not adjust the truss rod- Ive seen people snap necks doing it wrong. If the neck is goofy for some reason bring it to a pro.

It had to be the best $40 I spent to get the Epi adjusted.

nah Z. It's good-to-go. I checked it like they advised
(3 pieces of paper to check gap under hi and low E
strings depressed on 7th[? can't remember - don't
have the sheet with me] and 12th frets).

but yes, they DID warn that this PRS truss rod has
a very short radius-of- turn to adjust it, and
they recommend having it done by pros too.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:08 pm

I like to have a pro do the initial adjustments a few weeks after I get a new guitar and then I do most adjustments on my own after that but I haven't ever done a truss rod myself.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:12 pm

I might have the nut filed down on it if these thin factory strings don't work out.

Still getting the feel of 'em. No problems yet.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:23 pm

What gauge did they send it out with?

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:35 pm

awip2062 wrote:What gauge did they send it out with?

without gauging them, there's no spec on them.

they're kinda tinny though. I like chunky strings to Ged those Iommi bass lines.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:44 pm

Dude...Geezer plays the bass in Sabbath.....duh....even I know that.

*wink*

I tend to go with .009s, but I like .10s for some things. I would have to have my floating bridge adjusted if I changed gauges though, so I stick with the nines.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:47 pm

awip2062 wrote:Dude...Geezer plays the bass in Sabbath.....duh....even I know that.

*wink*

I tend to go with .009s, but I like .10s for some things. I would have to have my floating bridge adjusted if I changed gauges though, so I stick with the nines.

As a Sabbath fan, you KNOW what I'm talking abooooot. (hi Can-a-Da.)

I use .10 and up on the Kramer. the PRS strings are DEFINITELY lighter.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:53 pm

Yeah, but....it was just too easy to let slip past me!

They are prolly the nines. I think they are pretty standard for that type of guitar to start.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:57 pm

awip2062 wrote:Yeah, but....it was just too easy to let slip past me!

They are prolly the nines. I think they are pretty standard for that type of guitar to start.

Cool beans. I meant i use a .10 SET on the Kramer. I don't know if they make bigger strings than that now, do they?