What to do!!??!!??!??!??!

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 7:57pm #1

Ok, I have gotten myself a good pc with the intention of settin up a small ‘studio’ in my bedroom for recording my own stuff! I had the intention of getting an mbox along with reason 2.5 and a decent set of active monitors, I was going to get this in a couple of weeks when my credit card bill is cleared.. But now I’m thinking of postponing that for a month or so and getting a new guitar!!!

But should I do this? Or should I get my studio set up first.. I don’t know what to do, it’s soooo confusing..

I’d love to get a sweet US Strat or something.. but then I think I’m wastin the money because I’m not even in a band so I wouldn’t use it to its full potential… but it’s sooo tempting as i have never had a damn good guitar.. just a ****ty epiphone among others

What would you do if in my shoes? pro and cons?

feylya · 21-12-2004 7:59pm

New guitar. You try and record with a bad guitar, you're gonna be limiting your abilities and your tone won't be as great as it could be with a quality guitar with decent pickups.

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:02pm

that's a pro, con would be not being able to record at all for at least another month, minus delivery time of gear:(

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:07pm

Is that a big lose? Take that time to write more stuff, perfect your other stuff, whatever!

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:09pm

true.. but i'm thinkin if i don't get it now, then knowing my life long bad luck.. something might prevent me from getting it in a month or so.. like another guitar:D damn those addictive string instruments!!

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:12pm

They are damned addictive.

For now, why not get a new guitar, a POD XT and a good set of headphones. Buy the speakers over time, upgrade the software, etc...

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:17pm

mmmm,, interesting.. ok so, what guitar do ya recommend, i'd love a us strat. my bro had a mex strat a couple of years ago which i though ws great.. however i love those heavy riffs, but i love the old blues and classic rock as well.. i'd love the strat but i'm interested in RG Ibanez... strat is top of the list tho

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:18pm

Old blues? Strat is yer only man. Maybe a fat strat? Got your humbucker in the bridge for your heavier stuff but still have the single in the neck for the bluesy tones.

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:20pm

sounds good.. i can't even remember the last time i bought anything for my guitar.. what the pod xt like,, good quality of sounds?

emmet02 · 21-12-2004 8:22pm

how about a G&L ASAT bluesboy? IT's made by Leo Fender, compares in looks to a telecaster but has lovely warm tones.

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:22pm

Fairly decent sounds alright. I'm not the biggest fan of them but I don't have masses of hours spent using one. I guess it's just one of those things that you have to RTFM on it. You can connect it using a USB cable and get zero lag

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:25pm

http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/body?wb_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ishibashi.co.jp%2Fwebshop%2Fguitar%2Ffender-j%2Fst7258us.htm&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2

MIJ Strat, about €600 shipped and import paid.

emmet02 · 21-12-2004 8:27pm

Don't know where you'ld buy it but here's the ASAT

G and L Guitars

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:28pm

How would that compare to a US one?

Also, didn't the Doc do his transaction through email.. i don't think i'd send off my card details by email.. but at that price i could get that AND the mbox so i could record aswell:)

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:29pm

emmet02 wrote:

Don't know where you'ld buy it but here's the ASAT

G and L Guitars

Not too comforatble gettin somethin i'm not familiar with... be a bit too risky for me

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:31pm

newband wrote:

How would that compare to a US one?

Also, didn't the Doc do his transaction through email.. i don't think i'd send off my card details by email.. but at that price i could get that AND the mbox so i could record aswell:)

Yeah, I think it was through email. Eh, if it's a proper MIJ strat, it'll be equal or superior to a MIA strat. Definately worth a gamble imo.

emmet02 · 21-12-2004 8:32pm

No problem, i think musician.inc are the only dealers in Dublin, you could try them out there.

Even check out the strat's on that G&L site, their amazingly high quality, Leo Fender when he quit Fender, so it's really the most up to date "Strat" around.

[Edit] That Isabashi site has great great deals, and the Doc said they were grand to deal with.

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:43pm

thanks for the advice guys.. i'll definitely look into ishabashi! any other recommendations?

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:44pm

Get good microphones if you're miccing amps!

emmet02 · 21-12-2004 8:45pm

Well personally i love telecasters so my next guitar is gonna be this one

From Here

but it might not be what you're looking for.

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:49pm

i do absolutely love the 72 thinline tele in natural finish, but it wouldn't give me the range of tones a strat would.. pitty, cos it's gorgeous!!

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 8:50pm

feylya wrote:

Get good microphones if you're miccing amps!

yeah i'll be gettin the standard mics, sm57/58 etc..

feylya · 21-12-2004 8:50pm

Aye, they should do.

Doc J will have other better suggestions though.

It wasn't me! · 21-12-2004 8:55pm

That's a gorgeus Tele Emmett. When you looking to get it?

emmet02 · 21-12-2004 9:04pm

Summer Job, I'll have it by my birthday next november.

It's less than €600!

daram · 21-12-2004 9:09pm

transactions with ishibashi arent done by email. koichi (the international guy) emails you a link to a page that you can enter your card details into. Then you email him and tell him you've done it. Totally secure. Although, I ordered a bass, got a payment recieved email the next day, got the bass 6 days later, and its been four days since then, and the money hasnt left my account yet.

It wasn't me! · 21-12-2004 9:10pm

/Drool.

So tempted... I need a few guitars:
One for hard rock/metal
One for punk
One for alternative/light folky stuff.

That tele fits the bill perfectly for the alternative stuff. If I get a job anytime soon, that'll find its way to me, sharpish!

feylya · 21-12-2004 9:11pm

daram wrote:

transactions with ishibashi arent done by email. koichi (the international guy) emails you a link to a page that you can enter your card details into. Then you email him and tell him you've done it. Totally secure. Although, I ordered a bass, got a payment recieved email the next day, got the bass 6 days later, and its been four days since then, and the money hasnt left my account yet.

I think he waits 30 days to take the money in case you want to return the instrument...

emmet02 · 21-12-2004 9:13pm

Don't get my one!

Get one of the other finishes

Not Mine!

This is the Specifications in English

D!ve^Bomb! · 21-12-2004 9:14pm

daram wrote:

transactions with ishibashi arent done by email. koichi (the international guy) emails you a link to a page that you can enter your card details into. Then you email him and tell him you've done it. Totally secure. Although, I ordered a bass, got a payment recieved email the next day, got the bass 6 days later, and its been four days since then, and the money hasnt left my account yet.

wow, that is a little trusting isn't it.. :rolleyes: but that is nicer to know then sending details by email!

rob1891 · 21-12-2004 9:17pm

mbox is probably the most expensive 2in2out interface you could get. I've no doubts about it's quality, but you could save a few pennies on an edirol ua-25 or maudio something. Preamps might not be as good as what is on the mbox, but the edirol new is 1/2 the price (€222 musicstore.com). Lesser alternatives are worth considering, as well as ebay.

You might even be able to afford audio interface + headphones (might I recommend AKG K240 M) + guitar if you spend wisely! Don't think the pod would be required if you were to 'aquire' guitar-rig, which is a very neat little software package ... neat as in probably better than micing up your amp unless you have a €1000 amp & a €1000 mic

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