Guitar advice..and where to buy..

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 12:43pm

I absolutely DESPISE the Sharkfins on Jacksons. In fact, I usually dislike most fretmarkers altogether, and for me, nothing beats a nice blank fretboard. Thankfully both of my BC Riches only have little diamond inlays, which aren't too bad.

But jesus, I don't think I could possibly play with 13's! Used to play 10's, but when I got my mockingbird it was setup with 9's and I just thought they felt sweet as hell.

And I find myself saying sweet a lot with reguards to instrumentation. Sweet guitar, sweet tone... what's wrong with a savoury tone?

Doctor J · 27-12-2004 12:46pm

Get off the fence

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 12:47pm

*boggle*

Um... wha??

Doctor J · 27-12-2004 12:52pm

Karl Hungus wrote:

I absolutely DESPISE the Sharkfins on Jacksons.

You're sure you don't like them?

I quite like the Jackson look tbh, but I think the blank fretboard looks really great with binding around it.

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 12:53pm

I'm not a fan of binding either. I like my guitars quite minimalist.

Doctor J · 27-12-2004 1:00pm

Ahhh sometimes you've got to be a little flamboyant.

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 1:01pm

And that's what the pink feather boa is for.

It wasn't me! · 27-12-2004 3:36pm

I've got mine set up with 11's. Whenever I get a new one though I'm going to set it up with 9's or 10's. Anyone got any opinions on the Gibson Flying V's? I loved the Sharktooth inlays on my RG at first but they annoy me now from time to time. I'd prefer little dot inlays or blank really.

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 5:32pm

The Gibson flying V's are quite excellent. Personally if I was getting a Gibson, it would have to be an explorer, but they're good guitars really. I did play the Angus Young signiature model at one stage though and didn't think much of it, but other than that, nice.

It wasn't me! · 27-12-2004 8:21pm

Thanks. I was thinking a Flying V set up with a nice low action would be a great guitar for shred stuff and would deal with the lighter side of things too. Then again, an SG would do the same job, and I'm nowhere near a good enough guitarist to take advantage of the extra speed the V would offer. Hmmm... Confused again.

I like the Explorers but they're a bit extravagant and not versatile enough until I can afford to have two guitars. They're beasts to shred on though. Lots of fun.

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 8:36pm

In that case, go for the V definetly! Bill Bailey plays a Gibson Flying V, what's not to like?!

It wasn't me! · 27-12-2004 8:39pm

Meh. Like I said, too much shredability, not enough guitar ability!

An SG means I don't look like I'm trying to be better than I am.

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 8:42pm

Who cares? I can barely play and I'm looking to get a custom shop guitar!? As long as you enjoy and appreciate the guitar, who cares if you can widdle like vai or not?

It wasn't me! · 27-12-2004 8:49pm

Meh. Maybe. The SG would be just as versatile though. Not much difference really. Doing an A/B comparison would be really tough. It would be really close.

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 8:52pm

So if it would be so close, what does it matter? Go for the V if you want it! Do not compromise! EVER!

It wasn't me! · 27-12-2004 9:05pm

The problem is I don't want to compromise but I'm not sure which one would suit me better in the long run.

Karl Hungus · 27-12-2004 9:11pm

I can't see anyone having problems with a flying V, except trying to play with it sitting on yer knee.

Actually, that would probably drive me crazy.

It wasn't me! · 27-12-2004 9:29pm

Yeah. Have to have someone beside you so you can rest the axe against them!

0utshined · 28-12-2004 2:03am

Karl Hungus wrote:

I can't see anyone having problems with a flying V, except trying to play with it sitting on yer knee.

Actually, that would probably drive me crazy.

Ah, you get used to it. I've got one and when I sit down with it I have my right leg between the V and then rest it on my left leg. It's a bit like playing classical guitar.

Guitar advice..and where to buy..

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