The Guitar Thread

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/22/2004, 2:47 pm

I checked them out, and they're not really the sound I want. They've definately got the sharper, harder rock edge, but they're kind of wasted on the softer sound. I want a more well-rounded pickup.

Oh, and I decided to see what it might look like with cream and gold. Observe.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/22/2004, 6:15 pm

I don't think cream and gold look good together

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/22/2004, 6:35 pm

I know.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/22/2004, 6:39 pm

Then don't get cream and gold dude

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/22/2004, 6:43 pm

But, the thing is, I like the gold hardware (plus, the Custom Plus is a much better quality guitar), but I like the gold tone & volume knobs too. The gold knobs, however, go much better with the cream plasticware (in fact, they look shitty with the black [I tried that too]).

I think I'll probably end up going with the Custom Plus with the black. Unless of course the cost is uproariously higher than the one I was looking at in the store...

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/22/2004, 6:55 pm

Are you planning on paying all the money up front?

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/22/2004, 6:58 pm

Yeah.

joe_canadian · Post by **joe_canadian** » 2/22/2004, 7:41 pm

I don't think I mentioned, I got a bass for Christmas.

It's a Peavey, nice sound, black/sunburst styling. I'll see if I can get a pic up here.

Alas though, my bloody patch cable broke this weekend so I'm playing unplugged for the time being.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/22/2004, 8:10 pm

Sweet.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/22/2004, 8:38 pm

I'm still grasping at straws with this cream/gold thing.

Another attempt at getting a slightly different look at it.

Still not sure... :uhh:

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/22/2004, 9:02 pm

Cream and Gold is going to work dude. Its just not sexy

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/23/2004, 6:49 am

I know. Guess I can't have the best of both worlds.

So, I think I'll go with the black. Gold with black bindings is hella sexy.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/23/2004, 12:15 pm

Its gonna be sexy :nod:

Joanne · Post by **Joanne** » 2/23/2004, 2:08 pm

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/23/2004, 4:35 pm

Bobbo? Did you ever consider in purchasing a gibson?

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/23/2004, 4:54 pm

Yeah. But I hurt my neck when I watched the price skyrocket. :lol:

Anywho, it's all orded up and everything (no money down!)

I am getting this guitar exactly as you see it in the picture.

Here's the specs...
Pickups: Alnico Classic HB, Alinco Hot HB
Hardware: Gold
Scale: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.68"
Neck: Set
Neck Material: Maple
Fret Board: Rosewood
Body Material: Mahogany/Alder
Top: Flame Maple

:drool:

Here's the cost:

Guitar list: $779
Guitar with hard case and tax: $1000
Guitar with hard case and tax after my dad talked him down in price: $920
Trade in on old guitar (I'm actually getting a better price at a different store): $170
GRAND TOTAL: $750

Not a bad price for a sweet ass little guit box. :mrgreen:

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/23/2004, 5:00 pm

reminds of the first time I bought a LP. good times

*reminices about former lp*

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/23/2004, 5:59 pm

I should get it either late next week or some time in the week after that. :drool:

Joe Cooler · Post by **Joe Cooler** » 2/23/2004, 8:16 pm

In two weeks you wont like it and will want to get rid of it, you'll see. I'll take it off your hands free of charge.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/23/2004, 11:39 pm

Once you got the taste for an LP, you'll never go back :drool:

God I wish I had mine