Guitarists' Thread

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:56 pm

Walkinghairball wrote:Looks like a nice axe to me. So are you heading more to guitar than bass, or just getting better rounded out?

technically I have more guitars than basses, but I play more bass than guitar. I can now tune my other one down half a step and intonate it , for proper metal. And use that one in standard for stuff like satch and rock, maiden, etc. It serves a purpose I need to guitars to properly fill. Also has a completely differnet feel, much bigger body (more comfy too) I like the neck better (no hand fatigue on barre chords and such so far), the pickups sound better to me (might just be the new guitar high there though) It has a longer scale (25.5 over 25) so the strings feel tighter.

Next on the block is recording gear and amps. I am well sated as far as having quality axes at my finger tips.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:02 pm

Helps to get the sounds you want also. I understand with my guitarist, he has a ton of axes for all kinds of different sounds. Carvin V, Gibson SG and SG doubleneck, Gibson Les Paul. He also has a homemade V that he calls "The Surfboard," it don't sound too bad either.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Fri May 01, 2009 4:04 pm

for those of you waiting, probably matt. Here are some better pictures.

Theres a nice shot of the top

I put up this one as it is a more accurate representation of the colour, not orangey at all, more like honey with molasses glazed edges.

They carried the burst onto the mahogany on the back, wasn't expecting that as I didn't ask for the option, but its subtle and cool

Here is the whole family

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Fri May 01, 2009 7:06 pm

Kyle, it's gorgeous!!!

And that burst on the back really enhances the natural binding effect. Carvin continues to rule!

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:05 pm

Yes, very nice looking guitar.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Tue May 05, 2009 6:38 am

Sir Myghin wrote:I can now tune my other one down half a step and intonate it , for proper metal.

Cool. I tune down for Weezer and Skynyrd stuff. They did a surprising
amount of songs while tuned a half step down.

Matter-of-factly, I don't remember Rush tuning down until they did "2112"
live on "RIR," although Ged plays "Driven" on a drop-d-tuned bass.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Tue May 05, 2009 2:47 pm

CygnusX1 wrote:
Sir Myghin wrote:I can now tune my other one down half a step and intonate it , for proper metal.
Cool. I tune down for Weezer and Skynyrd stuff. They did a surprising
amount of songs while tuned a half step down.

Matter-of-factly, I don't remember Rush tuning down until they did "2112"
live on "RIR," although Ged plays "Driven" on a drop-d-tuned bass.

Dio, blind guardian, helloween, sabbath, a lot of songs in 1/2 step down with them too.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Tue May 05, 2009 10:30 pm

Sir Myghin wrote:for those of you waiting, probably matt. Here are some better pictures.

Theres a nice shot of the top

I put up this one as it is a more accurate representation of the colour, not orangey at all, more like honey with molasses glazed edges.

They carried the burst onto the mahogany on the back, wasn't expecting that as I didn't ask for the option, but its subtle and cool

Here is the whole family

Wow, Ky, that is a really purdy guitar! Really nice job they did and good choosing, you!

BTW....you are just feeding Elfie's addiction, ya know!

lol

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Wed May 06, 2009 2:41 pm

awip2062 wrote: Wow, Ky, that is a really purdy guitar! Really nice job they did and good choosing, you!

BTW....you are just feeding Elfie's addiction, ya know! lol

We have both been pretty bad with them this last year and a bit I guess... but I wouldn't say it was actually bad

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Wed May 06, 2009 4:17 pm

Elf's is bad. It is incurable! LOL

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Wed May 06, 2009 4:33 pm

Mine actually feels pretty cured right now, unless I find another band.

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed May 06, 2009 5:11 pm

Sir Myghin wrote:Mine actually feels pretty cured right now, unless I find another band.

That feeling is temporary.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Wed May 06, 2009 6:26 pm

ElfDude wrote:
Sir Myghin wrote:Mine actually feels pretty cured right now, unless I find another band.
That feeling is temporary.

I think we both know that and try to lie to ourselves, believing otherwise

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Wed May 06, 2009 7:29 pm

CygnusX1 wrote:
Cool. I tune down for Celine Dion stuff.

FTFY

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Wed May 06, 2009 9:54 pm

YYZ30 wrote:
CygnusX1 wrote:
Cool. I tune down for Celine Dion stuff.
FTFY

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL