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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
11-06-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 353
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pachap
How about a Marshall Class 5 (hope I got that...
How about a Marshall Class 5 (hope I got that right)? Local music shop has one on sale for $399, MF lists them at $499. I didn't have the time to try it out but I might take my guitar down there... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
11-05-2012, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 353
Posted By
pachap
Southeast US. For my issue this is pretty...
Southeast US. For my issue this is pretty irrelevant, which is why I didn't mention it. There is little of a music scene where I live, and good used gear is very hard to come by, abused, or way... |
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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
11-04-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 353
Posted By
pachap
Need a new amp but I'm really confuzzled....
Title says it all. I started playing again about a year ago. I have a Mustang 1 now, but I just want a simple tube amp. I am just having a hard time deciding because there seems to be so many... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
11-03-2012, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By
pachap
I don't know what they go for in your area, but I...
I don't know what they go for in your area, but I have one of the Ibanez Artcore AS73. I tried several in the price range and settled on the model I bought. I put some Stew-Mac overwounds in it and... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
11-01-2012, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By
pachap
I have an AS73 that I picked up used at MF on the...
I have an AS73 that I picked up used at MF on the cheap. I replaced the pups, put some Stew-Mac overwounds in it, and man it is an awesome guitar. I have been very pleased with how easy it plays. ... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-30-2012, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By
pachap
I had a cheap Epi LP, modded the Hell out of it. ...
I had a cheap Epi LP, modded the Hell out of it. New pups (multiple sets), new nut, new tuners, all new wiring and pots. It was still a piece of crap. I wouldn't call it wasted money, however. I... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-30-2012, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 995
Posted By
pachap
I started one of the recent V threads. In short...
I started one of the recent V threads. In short I was asking questions because a guy had one on my local Craigslist. I went to my local shop that had a brand new one, same color (black), and played... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
10-29-2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By
pachap
Try Stew-Mac. Lots of replacement parts and...
Try Stew-Mac. Lots of replacement parts and tools. They sell good pick-ups. Their own brand is called Golden Age. If you like vintage like you said they would be a quality, inexpensive option for... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-29-2012, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 732
Posted By
pachap
The MIM, if it is a Classic Players, is a pretty...
The MIM, if it is a Classic Players, is a pretty good guitar. If it were me it would depend on how much I liked the relic job. If it sets well with me I would take the AMS. After that, I would... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-29-2012, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 830
Posted By
pachap
I think some things are better left to...
I think some things are better left to professionals, and truss rod adjustments are one of them. Most other adjustments I can make myself. I do occasionally take my guitars in to my favorite tech... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-25-2012, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By
pachap
I have an Ibanez semi-hollow, one of the...
I have an Ibanez semi-hollow, one of the Artcores, the AS73. I use it for blues, jazz, and classic rock. I have found it to be very versatile. My only complaint, as stated before, is feedback with... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-24-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By
pachap
Gibson V only. I probably wouldn't consider an...
Gibson V only. I probably wouldn't consider an Epi, too much bad luck with Epi's in the past. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-24-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 828
Posted By
pachap
Body chemistry can have a lot to do with it. ...
Body chemistry can have a lot to do with it. Google up Rory Gallagher if you aren't already familiar with him. Personally, Fender Bullets and Ernie Ball Slinky's, both in 10's, are all I can use. ... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-23-2012, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By
pachap
I was very apprehensive, but thoroughly enjoyed...
I was very apprehensive, but thoroughly enjoyed the sit-down with the new one in the store. I think the Gibson V's with that old, throw-back look are very nice, but I am not into over-the-top metal... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
10-23-2012, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 902
Posted By
pachap
New gear works for me too, even if it is a beater...
New gear works for me too, even if it is a beater guitar. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-23-2012, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By
pachap
Rode out the local shop earlier today and they...
Rode out the local shop earlier today and they had a Faded V. Tried it out and liked it. As stated above, the pups rocked out hard. So I called the guy and he had already sold it :cry: . I was... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-23-2012, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By
pachap
Thanks guys, this is all good to hear since I...
Thanks guys, this is all good to hear since I play classically when I sit down. I cannot rest the guitar on my outside thigh and play very well. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-23-2012, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By
pachap
School me on V's.
Been looking for a new guitar, and a guy on my local CL has a new-ish Gibson Flying V up for sale for what I believe to be a good price. I have never had a V-style guitar before, just Strats or... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-22-2012, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By
pachap
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-22-2012, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By
pachap
If it is a lot of money to you, don't bother. ...
If it is a lot of money to you, don't bother. How much does a Squier and MIM run in your area? If the price is comparable, I would just get one of those instead of someone's cast-off project guitar. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-21-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By
pachap
I messed around with one at the local shop. I...
I messed around with one at the local shop. I was fairly impressed. If I was in the market for a Strat I would go for one over a MIM. It sounded really good through a Blues jr. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
10-21-2012, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 902
Posted By
pachap
I fairly agree with you. I feel like I am at the...
I fairly agree with you. I feel like I am at the point where I have hit my limit. Probably not going to improve without taking some lessons, or having another guitarist to bounce things off of. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-21-2012, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 1,559
Posted By
pachap
The way this discussion is going you probably...
The way this discussion is going you probably should have included a definition of objectively... :p: Pass on the cheap Epiphones. See sig... I had one, modded the crap out it, and still had a... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-21-2012, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 311
Posted By
pachap
Check out Stew Mac's Parson's Street humbuckers. ...
Check out Stew Mac's Parson's Street humbuckers. I have a set in an Ibanez semi-hollow and they work out well. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-19-2012, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 460
Posted By
pachap
When you get it back thread-necro this and let us...
When you get it back thread-necro this and let us know what the outcome was. |
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Forum: The Pit
10-18-2012, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 2,469
Posted By
pachap
Just going to throw a few comments out there,...
Just going to throw a few comments out there, mostly relative to my local economy... I have a good industrial type of career with a "good employer". I make better than $40k a year, pretty good for... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-18-2012, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 403
Posted By
pachap
Thanks, that answers a lot of questions. If I...
Thanks, that answers a lot of questions. If I get it I'll post up a NGD thread with a video showcasing my really bad playing. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-18-2012, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 403
Posted By
pachap
I would probably enjoy "unique" more if...
I would probably enjoy "unique" more if I were a more accomplished player... but I am practicing towards that. The extent of my ability right now is playing Mississippi Queen and Crossroads at local... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-18-2012, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 403
Posted By
pachap
Thanks for all the advice guys.
One of the...
Thanks for all the advice guys. One of the things that I like the Nighthawk for is its versatility. There are several Youtube videos of it that demonstrate this. But yeah, definitely going to... |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
10-17-2012, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 403
Posted By
pachap
That in itself is part of the problem with both...
That in itself is part of the problem with both of these guitars. My local shops all carry Gibson, but they only stock a few of the LP and SG models. It is a 2 hr drive to check out an LTD. I... |
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