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Wanderer78 · 05-04-2021 7:03am

Ash.J.Williams wrote:

Dave was a punk and bostaph likes jazz and it shows in their playing and thatâ€™s why Dave wins for me

Bostaph is tidy though, but Lombardo is just something else, seen him play with fantomas years ago, Jesus he's just incredible

scudzilla · 13-04-2021 9:32pm

Finally got a decent price AJFA Box set from a metclub member, ironically also in Ireland, should be here this week, cannot wait to crank up Seattle

Lithium93_ · 13-04-2021 9:44pm

Someone bought the signed ESP guitar Kirk used in the video for One for $112,500.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_hammetts_signed_esp_guitar_from_metallicas_one_video_sold_at_auction_this_was_the_price.html

scudzilla · 13-04-2021 9:46pm

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Someone bought the signed ESP guitar Kirk used in the video for One for $112,500.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_hammetts_signed_esp_guitar_from_metallicas_one_video_sold_at_auction_this_was_the_price.html

I didn't wanna pay that much, my limit was 100k but i couldnt resist

Degag · 13-04-2021 9:50pm

Was it Kirk who sold it?

Odd if it was IMO, hardly like he needs the money.

klose · 14-04-2021 7:22am

Degag wrote: »

Was it Kirk who sold it?

Odd if it was IMO, hardly like he needs the money.

Probably sold it as it was collecting dust, when was the last time he used anything other than an ibanez or his les Paul?

feylya · 14-04-2021 8:46pm

klose wrote: »

Probably sold it as it was collecting dust, when was the last time he used anything other than an ibanez or his les Paul?

He rarely uses Ibanez...

Was he in possession of that strat that sold though? Feels like it was just sitting in a warehouse somewhere

klose · 14-04-2021 9:25pm

feylya wrote: »

He rarely uses Ibanez...

Was he in possession of that strat that sold though? Feels like it was just sitting in a warehouse somewhere

Ah yes you are right, esps isn't it?

Ash.J.Williams · 14-04-2021 9:27pm

klose wrote: »

Ah yes you are right, esps isn't it?

Definitely not ibanez

Ash.J.Williams · 14-04-2021 9:29pm

Reading mustaines book , rust in peace , still hard to fathom he depended on Metallica publishing up as far as rust in peace , the two Dave’s were f**ked up guys

feylya · 14-04-2021 9:40pm

klose wrote: »

Ah yes you are right, esps isn't it?

Yup, since around the Justice era. Lovely instruments.

Ash.J.Williams · 14-04-2021 10:04pm

ESP have completely left the off the shelf market now , only LTD seems to available these days. I recall the ec models costing €1300 now they seem to be a custom brand. Most metal bands use Ltd models

feylya · 14-04-2021 10:14pm

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

ESP have completely left the off the shelf market now , only LTD seems to available these days. I recall the ec models costing €1300 now they seem to be a custom brand. Most metal bands use Ltd models

They rebranded the Japanese factory stuff to E-II, and the expensive stuff is ESP

Ash.J.Williams · 14-04-2021 10:19pm

feylya wrote: »

They rebranded the Japanese factory stuff to E-II, and the expensive stuff is ESP

I have an Edwards les Paul (john Sykes) and it looks like they were forced to change the shape of the headstock a few years back (mine is Gibson shaped) and since then the 2nd hand value if mine seems to be rising

...I just watch for fun though it’s not worth selling

greenspurs · 15-04-2021 9:29am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

I have an Edwards les Paul (john Sykes) and it looks like they were forced to change the shape of the headstock a few years back (mine is Gibson shaped) and since then the 2nd hand value if mine seems to be rising ...I just watch for fun though it’s not worth selling

Pic !! PLEASE !!!!!

Ash.J.Williams · 15-04-2021 9:33am

greenspurs wrote: »

Pic !! PLEASE !!!!!

Stuck in hospital at the min but I’ll get you something

Wanderer78 · 15-04-2021 10:02am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Stuck in hospital at the min but I’ll get you something

fcuking excuses!

Ash.J.Williams · 15-04-2021 10:28am

Wanderer78 wrote: »

fcuking excuses!

That’s obv a tuner on the headstock

Getting rid of the Seymour Duncan’s and replacing them with more traditional bare knuckle les Paul pickups

Wanderer78 · 15-04-2021 11:02am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

That’s obv a tuner on the headstock

Getting rid of the Seymour Duncan’s and replacing them with more traditional bare knuckle les Paul pickups

jesus thats lovely, have a custom myself

Ash.J.Williams · 15-04-2021 11:04am

Wanderer78 wrote: »

jesus thats lovely, have a custom myself

The Edwards is a bit lighter than a custom but plays great. The new ones have a chunk missing from the headstock probably after a word from Gibson:)

Wanderer78 · 15-04-2021 11:05am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

The Edwards is a bit lighter than a custom but plays great

the customs a fcuking brute of a yoke, couldnt imagine doing a whole gig with one

Ash.J.Williams · 15-04-2021 11:06am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

The Edwards is a bit lighter than a custom but plays great. The new ones have a chunk missing from the headstock probably after a word from Gibson:)

Any pics ??

Wanderer78 · 15-04-2021 11:12am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Any pics ??

unsure if thats for me, but i actually dont have any pics, must pull it out, no longer play it, im all acoustic these days, its just the standard black beauty. i ll pull it out when i get a chance, and take some pics, its in bad need of work tbh

Wanderer78 · 15-04-2021 11:17am

this is currently what im drooling over

Ash.J.Williams · 15-04-2021 11:26am

Wanderer78 wrote: »

this is currently what im drooling over

Wow that is striking

Wanderer78 · 15-04-2021 11:29am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Wow that is striking

yea its stunning, too bloody expensive though, you d be lucky to get one for 6/7k, havent seen holt play it much either

Ash.J.Williams · 15-04-2021 11:31am

I like the black with gold trim on the esp’s . Interesting about holt , players tend to use the LTDs as workhorses.

Wanderer78 · 15-04-2021 11:33am

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

I like the black with gold trim on the esp’s . Interesting about holt , players tend to use the LTDs as workhorses.

i think esp are producing far superior guitars over gibson, a fella wanted to buy mine recently, i told him not to bother with gibson, the eclipse is far superior, so thats what hes doing. holt plays his ltd's probably more so than his esps, im very tempted to buy one

Ash.J.Williams · 15-04-2021 11:59am

Wanderer78 wrote: »

i think esp are producing far superior guitars over gibson, a fella wanted to buy mine recently, i told him not to bother with gibson, the eclipse is far superior, so thats what hes doing. holt plays his ltd's probably more so than his esps, im very tempted to buy one

The ESP is far superior , I’d rather a passive rock guitar than active metal though , far more range

feylya · 15-04-2021 11:08pm

Since we're talking about guitars

Ash.J.Williams · 16-04-2021 3:12am

feylya wrote: »

Since we're talking about guitars

A beaut

Wanderer78 · 16-04-2021 8:31am

feylya wrote:

Since we're talking about guitars

I wouldn't know what to fecken do with it! How does it play?

gerrybbadd · 16-04-2021 10:29am

feylya wrote: »

Since we're talking about guitars

I have the Ltd version without the sticker and fabricated wear and tear. Great guitar. Floyd Rose tremelo is a pain in the hole when it comes to changing strings though

klose · 16-04-2021 6:34pm

Always wanted to give a guitar loaded with emgs a whirl, mostly cause they look cool ha, would there be much difference to a set of humbuckers?

Wanderer78 · 16-04-2021 6:43pm

more guitar stuff

feylya · 16-04-2021 7:15pm

Wanderer78 wrote: »

I wouldn't know what to fecken do with it! How does it play?

Pretty much plays itself. Incredible instrument.

gerrybbadd wrote: »

I have the Ltd version without the sticker and fabricated wear and tear. Great guitar. Floyd Rose tremelo is a pain in the hole when it comes to changing strings though

Floyd Rose's are something you either love or hate. Been changing them for 20 years at this point, so I'm used to them.

klose wrote: »

Always wanted to give a guitar loaded with emgs a whirl, mostly cause they look cool ha, would there be much difference to a set of humbuckers?

Different frequency responses, quieter, potentially more "sterile". I love them, though I find myself leaning more towards passives these days. Still want to try some Fishman fluence though.

Ash.J.Williams · 16-04-2021 8:03pm

Passive all the way for me

Lithium93_ · 11-05-2021 12:12pm

James did an interview in March, where he said the band have written over 10 new songs in quarantine.

https://www.revolvermag.com/music/metallica-have-written-over-10-new-songs-quarantine

Wanderer78 · 11-05-2021 1:15pm

Lithium93_ wrote:

James did an interview in March, where he said the band have written over 10 new songs in quarantine.

Read that alright

Degag · 05-06-2021 3:08pm

Seems to be somewhat of a metal weekend on Sky Arts for anyone interested. S&M2 being broadcast tomorrow evening (although i have a sneaky suspicion it's only about half the concert)

Best of Download Festival over the last 10 years being broadcast over two parts tonight and tomorrow also.

Lithium93_ · 05-06-2021 3:43pm

Seeing as yesterday marked the 25 year anniversary of Load being released...

PTH2009 · 08-06-2021 4:30pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MNdOCQYOL8

2 years ago today

Ash.J.Williams · 08-06-2021 4:45pm

Rob is either playing “eighties” by killing joke or accidentally copied it there for that intro

Degag · 16-06-2021 8:54am

8 or so festival shows announced for Europe next Summer. Unsurprisingly, no Ireland thus far (and unlikely to be i’d imagine)

Surprising as i thought Metallica’s festival days were behind them seeing as *i’d guess they make more from their own tours.

klose · 16-06-2021 9:03am

Degag wrote: »

8 or so festival shows announced for Europe next Summer. Unsurprisingly, no Ireland thus far (and unlikely to be i’d imagine)

Surprising as i thought Metallica’s festival days were behind them seeing as *i’d guess they make more from their own tours.

I wonder is there any uncertainty (please god I hope and pray not) of gigs still going full steam ahead next summer so it might be easier to sign up to a few festivals to test the waters, less hassle and work if gigs get scaled back.

Ash.J.Williams · 16-06-2021 9:04am

Degag wrote: »

8 or so festival shows announced for Europe next Summer. Unsurprisingly, no Ireland thus far (and unlikely to be i’d imagine)

Surprising as i thought Metallica’s festival days were behind them seeing as *i’d guess they make more from their own tours.

easy money, fly in fly out no gigs back to back

greenspurs · 16-06-2021 9:10am

The Foos and others are playing MSG in New York, full attendance (You must be vaccinated , of course !!) so you can see what the stipulation for attending gigs going forward is.

Wanderer78 · 16-06-2021 9:37am

Degag wrote: »

8 or so festival shows announced for Europe next Summer. Unsurprisingly, no Ireland thus far (and unlikely to be i’d imagine)

Surprising as i thought Metallica’s festival days were behind them seeing as *i’d guess they make more from their own tours.

probably a big deal done there worth a fortune, good sign though, industry is gaining confidence

greenspurs wrote: »

The Foos and others are playing MSG in New York, full attendance (You must be vaccinated , of course !!) so you can see what the stipulation for attending gigs going forward is.

...and rightfully so, vaccines are the only way to stop this thing

greenspurs · 16-06-2021 9:41am

Wanderer78 wrote: »

...and rightfully so, vaccines are the only way to stop this thing

I wont get into that, as it isnt the place ....... :rolleyes:

Wanderer78 · 16-06-2021 9:56am

greenspurs wrote: »

The Foos and others are playing MSG in New York, full attendance (You must be vaccinated , of course !!) so you can see what the stipulation for attending gigs going forward is.

greenspurs wrote: »

I wont get into that, as it isnt the place ....... :rolleyes:

...ah right....

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