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i play guitar...

i have 5 electrics at the moment with 2 more to come in the next 6 months!

- 1995 Epiphone Les Paul

- 1986 Fender Stratocater MIJ (hot rodded)

- 1996 Jackson Dinky Reverse

- 2005 Ibanez RG1527 (7 string w/ duncan blackouts)

- 2006 ESP LTD MH-400

do u find your epiphone les paul volume / tone switches temperamental?

mine cutting off completely any lower than 9/10 and not much different on the tone switches

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i play guitar...

i have 5 electrics at the moment with 2 more to come in the next 6 months!

- 1995 Epiphone Les Paul

- 1986 Fender Stratocater MIJ (hot rodded)

- 1996 Jackson Dinky Reverse

- 2005 Ibanez RG1527 (7 string w/ duncan blackouts)

- 2006 ESP LTD MH-400

How well is the ESP vs the Jackson?

I am still undecided between the 2...

Or LTD, cheaper version of an ESP but now a days they have both got top models.

do u find your epiphone les paul volume / tone switches temperamental?

mine cutting off completely any lower than 9/10 and not much different on the tone switches

i did have problems with the pots in the epiphone but when i changed the pickups in my jackson to EMGs, i took the jackson pots and chucked em in the epi... no problems since... although i will be chucking EMGs in the epi at some stage too...

How well is the ESP vs the Jackson?

I am still undecided between the 2...

Or LTD, cheaper version of an ESP but now a days they have both got top models.

both of those guitars were around the $2000 mark (they are a fair bit cheaper now though), to be honest i prefer the ESP/LTD it's got a nice heavy mahogany body for some great tone and sustain and the set neck is really nice. i actually use the jackson as a backup for the ESP/LTD. don't get me wrong, i love em both... you really need to try em out and once you buy one set it up properly.

I will be getting one of these in the not too distant future -> http://www.espguitars.co.jp/edwards/cy/E-CY-165CTM.html

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i did have problems with the pots in the epiphone but when i changed the pickups in my jackson to EMGs, i took the jackson pots and chucked em in the epi... no problems since... although i will be chucking EMGs in the epi at some stage too...

both of those guitars were around the $2000 mark (they are a fair bit cheaper now though), to be honest i prefer the ESP/LTD it's got a nice heavy mahogany body for some great tone and sustain and the set neck is really nice. i actually use the jackson as a backup for the ESP/LTD. don't get me wrong, i love em both... you really need to try em out and once you buy one set it up properly.

I will be getting one of these in the not too distant future -> http://www.espguitars.co.jp/edwards/cy/E-CY-165CTM.html

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That is awesome!

Geesus! $2000, I really cannot justify myself spending that much on a guitar... Hell yeah they are absolutely awesome but still... Feels like I need to buy insurance for a $2000 guitar LOL!

Yeah I had a feeling the ESP would be a all rounder nicer guitar.

I love the twin EMG humbuckers and the single coil pick up. "CHUG CHUG" all the way LOL!

My next guitar I plan to get, I will be putting on gauge 54 - 11 strings in C tuning, get it all set up like my other guitars.

I like to play a lot of Metalcore / Tech Death Core and ESP sounds perfect for it.

But a lot of ppl are suggesting and also using Gibson / Les Paul guitars... Nice guitars but I don't like the look of them and I don't see what the hype is all about.

Sure they have been around for a long time and make great products... Maybe they do produce a very good sound...

That is awesome!

Geesus! $2000, I really cannot justify myself spending that much on a guitar... Hell yeah they are absolutely awesome but still... Feels like I need to buy insurance for a $2000 guitar LOL!

Yeah I had a feeling the ESP would be a all rounder nicer guitar.

I love the twin EMG humbuckers and the single coil pick up. "CHUG CHUG" all the way LOL!

My next guitar I plan to get, I will be putting on gauge 54 - 11 strings in C tuning, get it all set up like my other guitars.

I like to play a lot of Metalcore / Tech Death Core and ESP sounds perfect for it.

But a lot of ppl are suggesting and also using Gibson / Les Paul guitars... Nice guitars but I don't like the look of them and I don't see what the hype is all about.

Sure they have been around for a long time and make great products... Maybe they do produce a very good sound...

yeah $2000 is alot... the edwards in the link is about $2000...

in fact next year my missus is getting me one of these for my 30th -> http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3284.htm

an MH-400 like mine is going for about $1500 if you shop around :O gibson les pauls are also mahogany and set necks...

the EMGs are fantastic but so are blackouts... as for chug, all the way for sure... i'll give any metal and hard rock a shot!

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yeah $2000 is alot... the edwards in the link is about $2000...

in fact next year my missus is getting me one of these for my 30th -> http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3284.htm

an MH-400 like mine is going for about $1500 if you shop around :O gibson les pauls are also mahogany and set necks...

the EMGs are fantastic but so are blackouts... as for chug, all the way for sure... i'll give any metal and hard rock a shot!

Farken hell that ESP Horizon FR-II look sic!

So how many guitars is that? LOL!

So for an ESP, you are looking for at least spending $1500 + for a top model... Yeah?

Is there anything below $1000 mark but still a decent guitar?

Your obviously in a band yeah...

My drumkit is on eBay right now :( Sadly have to sell it due to neighbours. I've still got all of my guitars though :O

You sold your drum kit so you could watch that lame ass TV show? YOU IDIOT.

I didn't know you play drums. We should get together for a jaaaaaaam.

Farken hell that ESP Horizon FR-II look sic!

So how many guitars is that? LOL!

So for an ESP, you are looking for at least spending $1500 + for a top model... Yeah?

Is there anything below $1000 mark but still a decent guitar?

Your obviously in a band yeah...

there are heaps of great guitars for $1000 and under!

EG: (not sure what type you like so here is a few different types - you can get these in melbourne)

http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3315.htm

http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3341.htm

http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod4902.htm

http://www.ibanezguitarcentre.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=636

http://www.allansmusic.com.au/Product.aspx?p=140086

http://www.allansmusic.com.au/Product.aspx...=122837&r=5

yeah i am 2 bands at the moment, one is a rock/hard rock band and the other is a metal band...

what sort of amp do you use?

i have a Marshall AVT275X

there are heaps of great guitars for $1000 and under!

EG: (not sure what type you like so here is a few different types - you can get these in melbourne)

http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3315.htm

http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod3341.htm

http://www.bmusic.com.au/prod4902.htm

http://www.ibanezguitarcentre.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=636

http://www.allansmusic.com.au/Product.aspx?p=140086

http://www.allansmusic.com.au/Product.aspx...=122837&r=5

yeah i am 2 bands at the moment, one is a rock/hard rock band and the other is a metal band...

what sort of amp do you use?

i have a Marshall AVT275X

Yeah cool I check it all out.

Thanks!

Yeah I was in a Punk band.

I left cuz the other guitarist wanted full control over what the band wanted to play.

Then the Bass and Drummer left cuz they realised the guitarist was an idiot, until then they understood why I left.

Now I am just writing some acoustic tracks with a friend and there is still development with my other friends of a Metalcore band, but nothing solid yet...

I have Peavey Studio Pro 112 (single cone... Like 1 speaker or whatever you call it) amp and an AXL Amp Rapture Series quad box - http://www.axlguitars.com/aarap100hr412c.html

There are better ones out there but this only cost me $750 with the Head and Quad box. + I run my guitars through a Boss Metal Zone pedal anyway.

I didn't know you play drums. We should get together for a jaaaaaaam.

If you supply the drum kit then I'm down for that :whistling: I haven't played in about 12 months though so I'd be rusty as.

I also play a few other instruments...

www.myspace.com/jeremydrakeford

^^ some of my stuff.

just a question - what are those 'head' amp do... are they any better than the one with speaker and amp built in 1 box

The Head is a separate unit that sits on top of the Quad box (4 big speakers in one box).

It contains all the controls like Volume, Treble, Mid Tones, Bass, Distortion / Gain, Reverb ect.

The more money you spend the better sound and more controls you will have.

I guess they are separate because it's is easier to carry and you can't fit the Head in the quad box cuz the 4 speakers have taken up all the room.

so the head unit itself don't have speakers in them?

I think for my own home use /hobby guitar, i'd be better off getting a small practice amp then :-)

That is correct (As pictured below) the Head unit does not have speakers in them.

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Just sits on top of the Quadbox and is connected be a short guitar lead from behind + there is a Power input in it as well + other inputs for effects pedals and pre amps etc.

You can still use the Stack (Head + Quadbox) at home, just turn it down LOL!

They are mainly used for playing shows.

Hobby / home use, small amp will be fine.

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