Official Guitar, Amp, Pedals, and Gear Thread

[origenesprit]

Originally Posted by poly800rock

i used to feel this way, until I got a super competent bassist who can really really play and groove, and also can write songs. much more relevant and in demand than a guitarist that can do the same.

I still feel this way even with a very talented bassist who is also a guitarist and a pianist.

 

[origenesprit]

Hmm... I'll never be able to afford a '61 SG, but the not-yet-announced Jeff Tweedy 50th anniversary SG sounds pretty damn awesome - Maestro trem, 60's slim taper neck, 57 classics, pelham blue color, street price of around $1600. Might be an insta-kop for me. Will need to leave it outside, freeze it, and drown it in smoke though - I love the turquoise/green hue pelham blue takes when it ages and cracks.

 

[guitarpkr76]



Hmm... I'll never be able to afford a '61 SG, but the not-yet-announced Jeff Tweedy 50th anniversary SG sounds pretty damn awesome - Maestro trem, 60's slim taper neck, 57 classics, pelham blue color, street price of around $1600. Might be an insta-kop for me. Will need to leave it outside, freeze it, and drown it in smoke though - I love the turquoise/green hue pelham blue takes when it ages and cracks.

Nice! I hadn't heard about this yet. The '61 Reissue has been my main guitar for a few years now and I've always wanted one in Pelham blue.

 

[origenesprit]

Does anybody know any good Jazzmaster pickguards? My luthier recommended swapping out the original because of shrinkage, and I'm trying to find one that looks just as good. Relic'd is a plus, either white or brown tortoise. Anybody?

 

[guitarpkr76]

Here's mine. I think it's an American made pickguard. The guitar is a CIJ.

 

[erdawe]



Originally Posted by origenesprit

As an offhand, this is how I feel about bassists in general

i used to feel this way, until I got a super competent bassist who can really really play and groove, and also can write songs. much more relevant and in demand than a guitarist that can do the same.

Bassists are severely underrated bother as players and also bandmates IMO. I may be slightly biased, b/c I consider myself both guitarist and bassist, but prefer the latter. lOve groovin

 

[Mac]

Has anyone ever replaced the electronics in their guitars?

 

[origenesprit]



Here's mine. I think it's an American made pickguard. The guitar is a CIJ.

That looks really nice, but I find that the new ones look totally different from the vintage ones. The new ones have streaks and swirls, where the old ones were more spotted. Looks more like fire.

 

[poly800rock]

anyone know how to stop the creeking of the whammy bar on a jazzmaster?
also do you need to resetup if you get a buzzstop?

I've been recording the past few days, just me messing around for some friends to contribute.
http://soundcloud.com/frenchradio

 

[origenesprit]



anyone know how to stop the creeking of the whammy bar on a jazzmaster?
also do you need to resetup if you get a buzzstop?

I've been recording the past few days, just me messing around for some friends to contribute.
http://soundcloud.com/frenchradio

I'd switch out the saddles instead of adding a buzzstop. As for the creaking, the trick is to play loudly enough to cover the noise

 

[origenesprit]

I'm planning to replace my DD-7, and I'm wondering what to get. I've been thinking of getting an El Capistan or a Brigadier, but part of me has no desire to jump on the Strymon bandwagon, for some reason.

Anyone ever try a Red Witch Titan? The idea of layering three analog delays sounds pretty cool.

 

[poly800rock]

pretty close on pulling the trigger on a j mascis jazz. plan on selling some gear off. anyone have any input?

 

[origenesprit]



pretty close on pulling the trigger on a j mascis jazz. plan on selling some gear off. anyone have any input?

Those are cool looking. I can't stand his music or his personality but I love his guitars.

My '61 Jazzmaster which has turned into a bit of a project should be done soon. Just waiting to get the pickups back from Curtis Novak who rewound them.

 

[poly800rock]

 

[origenesprit]

^Pretty similar to my board, in a number of ways: