Bigsby Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Maple neck on that SG looks wrong, but that racing Green finish is glorious.Agreed on both.It's not just aesthetics though, the maple fingerboard makes for a brighter, snappier sound that is more associated with Fender, I don't look to my Gibsons for that type of tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'd have that SG. More guitars should have beautiful maple necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm a massive lover of maple fingerboards, and especially of 1 piece maple necks, but IMHO they only look right on bright / light / pale coloured guitars.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I prefer maple necks too. I find them much smoother, some of the darker wood necks feel "grainy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I prefer maple necks too. I find them much smoother, some of the darker wood necks feel "grainy".That's likely because maple fingerboards tend to be lacquered where rosewood, pau ferro, ebony, wenge and the other dark ones tend not to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm a massive lover of maple fingerboards, and especially of 1 piece maple necks, but IMHO they only look right on bright / light / pale coloured guitars.xxBlack is a really dark colour, and I would totally have a black fender with a maple board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Black is a really dark colour, and I would totally have a black fender with a maple board.Yeah I don't think it's specifically a dark light think, but there are some guitars I see and I think, that just shouldn't be maple. I like the lacquer on maple boards, but I feel I play better with a dark wood.I think the sunburst jazz master look rough, but the butterscotch is the polar opposite - amazing. Looks just like my bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I've always wanted a black Ricky 330, so I could be just like Paul Weller. or Guy Picciotto.Now I don't give a fuck about either of those two yokels, now I've seen one in this colour.Phwoar.Not a guitarist nor a homsexualist, but this Ricky gives me an almighty boner. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Can I have this please?Fender Custom Shop La Cabronita Especial (Two Pickup)Ltd Edition non custom shop model now announced: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Ltd Edition non custom shop model now announced:Oooooh nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hollowbody Jaguar? Yes please:Fender Japan Official Site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hollowbody Jaguar? Yes please:Fender Japan Official SiteOooh, there is a Tele Thinline with White Falcon styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran_imray Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I want this all day every day... http://guitarguitar.co.uk/images.asp?image=102/06030316370219.jpg&SKU=06030316370219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelCRobertson Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 pop up on ebay now and then, but always for about 300, and noone ever bids on them.a friend of my fathers recently bought one for 50! a boy can dream, i'll persuade him to let me use it sometimeHoping to acquire another stratocaster, one with 3 single coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I want this all day every day... http://guitarguitar.co.uk/images.asp?image=102/06030316370219.jpg&SKU=06030316370219Japanese? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hopefully get one of these on Tuesday.Welcome to east-uk.com, home of the J-Retro and U-Retro Bass Preamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgomez Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Ow, I want this!!! Fender Japan Official SiteMSRP converted from Yen: 1795Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I fancy a ZVex Box of Rock. I think it'd sound neato through my evil twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm in desperate need of some decent hardware. Probably 3 boom stands What would someone recommend that is affordable and reliable. My Stagg hardware is just so, so bad. I remember fiddling with DW stands at a gig a few months back, it was so easy to use and sturdy as fuck! Pretty expensive though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm in desperate need of some decent hardware. Probably 3 boom stands What would someone recommend that is affordable and reliable. My Stagg hardware is just so, so bad. I remember fiddling with DW stands at a gig a few months back, it was so easy to use and sturdy as fuck! Pretty expensive though...Value/quality balance wise, I would be leaning towards Mapex or Bigdog, if you're quite sharp I've seen them go quite cheap on Ebay, GAK might be worth a look too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davetherave Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I want one of these, brand new Roland guitar system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm in desperate need of some decent hardware. Probably 3 boom stands What would someone recommend that is affordable and reliable. My Stagg hardware is just so, so bad. I remember fiddling with DW stands at a gig a few months back, it was so easy to use and sturdy as fuck! Pretty expensive though...Surely there is no need for three booms with your set-up. Just get two straights (which are better anyway), one boom, and save yourself some pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Value/quality balance wise, I would be leaning towards Mapex or Bigdog, if you're quite sharp I've seen them go quite cheap on Ebay, GAK might be worth a look too.Cheers, I will have a look. I get most my drum stuff on Ebay anyway. Has saved me a lot of money in the past.Surely there is no need for three booms with your set-up. Just get two straights (which are better anyway), one boom, and save yourself some pennies.Probably one straight and two booms I suppose. I use different set-ups for every band: Carson Wells - up to 5 stands (two crashes, ride, splash and chinese. I know, sorry); Weather Barn - up to 5 stands, but normally 3 (two crashes, ride, tambourine (which can go above the hats if need be) and occaisionally my beloved splash); JJBATD - 2 stands (ride and tambourine). What can I say, I like cymbals. I'm constantly berated for using to many (especially by D.I.Yers) but I don't care if it doesn't look cool. I guess I am a "metal-drummer" at heart. I will grow up one day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 My hatred of over-cymblification aint because it looks shit (although it does), but rather because it is a fair bet that a drummer with a heap of cymbals uses them more than he should. Personal preferences, though.Straight stands FTW! Far sturdier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcie Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I should hopefully have one of these badboys heading my way soon.Orange Thunder 30 - Available to order End of August!!!Affa excited bout it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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