I went to a few Music stores today and based on your advise, finally bought my new guitar. I stayed away from the cheaper imitations and decided on this. I...
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Josh Pollock
jap9@...
Nov 2, 2003 12:27 am
Hey man congrats on the new gear. I really like the way the newer mexican strats play. The sound ain't bad but new pickups could help a lot. Still very cool...
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d_gassie
Nov 3, 2003 2:15 am
Keep in mind, I really donīt know anything about guitars or amps or anything like that, but I thought Iīd at least voice my opinions... being that this IS...
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mhowley2001
Nov 3, 2003 10:06 am
Dan, That is some very good gear to buy for a first electric setup. You also have taken the wise direction by reading the gear manual for you effects pedal...
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John Waddington
johnwnjohnwn
Nov 3, 2003 7:44 pm
I run sound now and then and Im thinking the last thing you want is a band where everyone is in charge of thier own levels. ... From: Opiate To:...
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Opiate
opiante
Nov 3, 2003 8:09 pm
... thats always good... you obviously picked up the guitar that appealed to you the most... that is VERY important, especially when you're dealing with...
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Opiate
opiante
Nov 3, 2003 9:14 pm
... hey, all opinions are always appreciated... besides, as you said, this is how you get to learn. ... hehehe :) ... Yeah... with these units you have to...
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Darrell Dixon
d_dixon_98
Nov 3, 2003 9:39 pm
From: "Opiate" <opiate@...> ... I saw that. ;-) darrell strat list police...
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d_gassie
Nov 4, 2003 4:19 am
Thanks for the replies guys. I went back to the store trying to find either of the amps you mentioned, but they donīt have them. Still, Iīm sure if I shop...
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d_gassie
Nov 4, 2003 4:57 am
You have mentioned changing the pickups on my guitar. Which are the ones to change, all three? Which ones to buy? Can I do this work myself? (Iīm pretty...
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Wayne Dyer
dyerdw
Nov 4, 2003 5:13 am
... Definitely not. :-) That is, unless you bought it for parts... -W-...
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Dennis Nikitenko
kolgrimr
Nov 4, 2003 2:09 pm
Dan, I'd like to second Ian's advice about a Blues Jr. or a Pro Jr. My first (almost - my first amp was a used Squier, so it doesn't count ;-) setup was a...
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Joe Valente
stringthingca
Nov 4, 2003 2:30 pm
As a general rule, you change pickups when you're after a certain tone and you're not getting it from your axe. You might also change the pickups if you don't...
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peter slater
pslater79
Nov 4, 2003 2:43 pm
unlike joe, i change pickups often simply to note the tone difference. :) my current pickup of choice is the PRS HFS bridge-position humbucker; i have it in...
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Joe Valente
stringthingca
Nov 4, 2003 3:39 pm
RE: joe mentioned the rio grande pickups - i'm wanting to try these out. joe - where is the best place to buy these? They're actually a bit hard to come by. I...
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twilcox@...
goobernumber9
Nov 4, 2003 5:53 pm
... Start with your absolute favorite song, or maybe a song where you really love the guitar part. Doing that help me keep myself motivated, because it was ...
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twilcox@...
goobernumber9
Nov 4, 2003 5:55 pm
... I wouldn't worry about this yet. Wait until you're listening to other guitars and feeling like your guitar doesn't sound the way you want it to. Once you ...
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d_gassie
Nov 4, 2003 6:15 pm
Once again, thanks for the help. Iīll follow the advice and wonīt change anything on the guitar yet. Iīll keep my eyes pealed for the amps you mentioned and...
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Darrell Dixon
d_dixon_98
Nov 4, 2003 6:56 pm
That would be a good tune, except (if I remember correctly) it's in an unusual key if you want to play along with the record. It may be a little harder for you...
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hoeso8x9
Nov 4, 2003 7:34 pm
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kodsih5wf
Nov 4, 2003 7:34 pm
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Opiate
opiante
Nov 4, 2003 8:57 pm
... Hi Dan, yeah I mentioned changing pickups. You should really not concern yourself with this idea too much right now... cause even if you were to change...
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Opiate
opiante
Nov 4, 2003 9:30 pm
OK, yeah I know thats a horrible way of saying Flying Vs and Firebirds, but I'm cheesy, so sue me :) Anyways, at lunch today i got a chance to stop by the...
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Joe Valente
stringthingca
Nov 4, 2003 9:52 pm
Have you considered an (eek!) Epi flying v reissue? My experience is that about one in five Epis are very good and one in ten are excellent! And the reissues...
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d_gassie
Nov 4, 2003 10:50 pm
I guess "GAS" has a meaning. Please enlighten me Oh Opiante one! Dan...
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Joe Valente
stringthingca
Nov 4, 2003 10:54 pm
Gear Acquisition Syndrome. You'll never be a guitar player if you don't learn the basics! ... Joe ... From: d_gassie [mailto:d_gassie@...] Sent:...
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rodgre@...
curtainsoc
Nov 4, 2003 11:20 pm
I had always meant to pick one up for the studio (we have a nice collection of weird instruments that are "just the thing" for those oddball tracks) and today...
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d_gassie
Nov 4, 2003 11:37 pm
Hmmmmmm... and all I thought I needed where some picks! =) Dan ... http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/...
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Wayne Dyer
dyerdw
Nov 5, 2003 12:19 am
... I almost ordered one a while back, but that doesn't count. Musician's Friend sells the strings. Just search there for "Ashbory Bass Strings". $15 a set,...
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Opiate
opiante
Nov 5, 2003 3:48 pm
... hehehehehe... have I considered them.... no... sorry, won't be doing any of that :) I mean, I'm not happy with what production Gibson is doing with these ...
