Tom 14011 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 I'm so tempted by this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 DO IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Just going through reviews at the moment, some of the American ones can be a little bitchy but then the next American review contradicts it, so you never know I already have an RG in yellow - and some reviews are calling this an "upgraded RG" rather than an out and out JEM. I think I'd prefer the mahogany body but I'm not sure about the Pick ups yet. I'd stick a Di Marzio Evo set in eventually i think but I'm trying to establish whether it comes with Infinity pickups or quantum. I'd want the quantum as they're voiced like Di Marzio's, Infinity are decent but it's something I already have. it looks hilarious though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Is it basswood rather than mahogany? How much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Nah it's mahogany, my RG is basswood. I probably should have explained that. its £445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thats good value! Get it bought man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Aye, I'm just waiting on some details from Guitar Guitar on the pick ups/neck. If it's essentially an RG with a hole in it I might change my mind...though mahogany is tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 This is my RG btw @Andrew I got it for £280 in 2013 I think http://ibanez.wikia.com/wiki/RG2XXV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 That's great! Get more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 If it has the Quantum pickups I'm sold, still waiting on an email. ALL THE IBANEZEZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Ok I ditched the Ibanez for now - I just couldn't justify spending £400 + on a guitar which is essentially just a cooler looking version of a guitar I already have. Shame, I'm that fickle that Quantum pickups would have done it for me too. BUT the I still had the bass amp problem so (while my sister is skint) I ended up picking up a one of these - The spec seemed really good, particularly the blend mode which means you can get proper bass drive whilst keeping the actual bass in the tone. Ended up going for the 50w, the 25w is too small and the 100w is too large. Anyway they look cool. Got myself a couple of things too, a Gibson Vintage guitar restoration set and some strings. I'm good to myself. (2005 is vintage right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Ok so the bass amp came today and It's awesome! So ridiculously versatile, it's easy to dial in Muse or the Cribs, black sabbath whatever - even that weird funky slap style. Also - the Gibson restoration kit made my les Paul look like new. I'm amazed how much difference lemon oil makes to the fretboard. also perhaps of interest to @andrew - Gibson's 2018 range prices left hand and right hand guitars the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6985 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Holy shit - that's Krist Novoselic Still, at least he can fly planes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44265 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 30/09/2017 at 10:29 AM, Kid Dynamite said: Fucking hell, that's what I feel like when someone resurrects an 11 year old thread on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21801 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 time to get the clippers oot, krist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34786 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I was wondering what the fuck had happened to him the other week when David Grohl was getting interviewed on telly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21801 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 impressive mane, btw tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44265 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Give it 11 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 If it gets as bad as Krist's Id just go full badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6985 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 7 hours ago, Alex said: I was wondering what the fuck had happened to him the other week when David Grohl was getting interviewed on telly He makes an appearance in the Foo Fighters documentary on Netflix. Dave Grohl is a legend. Although the time he re-recorded an entire albums worth of drum tracks behind his drummers back cos he was better was a bit nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 as someone who likes playing metal generally but prefers vintage style guitars for looks I am extremely envious of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 The neck and fingerboard look horrible mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I think they look great, my tell has some figuring on the neck, not as pronounced obviously since it's not roasted maple but yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 That's fair enough like - I just think that one doesn't blend with the aesthetic of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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