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Feb 10 2012, 02:40 PM
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I've been thinking to get a new rig for a long time but didnt have enough money to satisfy my needs. Now that I have a reliable income source I cant think a better time to strike on
 .About my current gear; I have an Ibanez rg370dxl and a micro cube. I couldn't have asked for a better starter gear but now they are a bit inadequate for my level of play. What I want is, a versatile gear that I can get good tones. Lets start with the guitars. As a lefty I don't have much choice on guitars, only Ibanez and Fender are generous on us lefties. I am aware that my current guitar is one of the best guitars for lefties with some modification. It can be a total shred monster with some touch, and that's what I am exactly going to do: change the pickups. I have chosen DiMarzio as pickups as It was rather well documented than other brands. Here is what I picked: http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/humbuckers...ivator-x-bridge -- D-Activator for bridge. http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/humbuckers...uper-distortion Super Distortion for bridge. Notice that; according to the website they differ significantly at trem-mid-bass settings. For Neck pickups: http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/humbuckers/breed-neck http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/humbuckers/liquifire Some elaboration on these pickups are much appreciated. Furthermore, I'm planning to get a new axe for blues-rock spectrum. I'm planning to get a Mexican Stratocaster as clean sounds from my Ibanez never sounded good enough(and hell, its a Stratocaster that I always wanted ) . I've always wanted to focus on blues but all I can get was frustration . I've heard that Mexican Strats are weaker than their American cousins and this leaves me in a dilemma.As an amplifier I cant think an alternative to Roland Cube 80x. I was pretty content with my micro-cube, and this amplifier offers nearly everything I ask. Here is a link for 80x : http://www.rolandus.com/products/productde...?ProductId=1122 After I choose what to do, I'll go after pedal settings. Please keep in mind that I have absolutely no previous knowledge about gears, every detail and advice will be much appreciated. Cheers! |
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Feb 12 2012, 08:03 PM
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I would support all the advices give above, it's all realistic judgment. As far as Mexico Strats goes, you can find a good piece of wood here and there, and as always, don't rush things. If you have some budget estimate, perhaps we can give more detailed advices on the amp? I would also support Zakk's advice on getting a better amp. Let us know what's the purpose of this amp (home, studio, small venue, medium venue, large venue), and we will give some advices.
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Feb 13 2012, 05:50 AM
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This thread has been beneficial to even me.
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Feb 13 2012, 02:06 PM
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QUOTE (Cem @ Feb 12 2012, 08:12 PM)  Thanks for the guidance guys After jax's post, I took a look into petrucci combo and they kinda attracted me, I'm probably going to install those pickups (CrunchLab - LiquiFire). I can spend 600-700 $ on amplifier(can push a little more if something significant comes up). I don't think I'm going to play at huge venues too soon but the amp I'm going to buy must be powerful enough to rock your run-off-the-mill places. Hmmm, you would probably want a combo not a separate head and cabinet if you are not heading for big venues yet. So, here's what I would choose if i had that budget and be willing to push it up a bit. Since out of what I am figuring out, you want an amp that will rock, here we go: http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_valve_king...tarrencombo.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_6505_plus_112_combo.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/blackstar_ht_stag...venue_combo.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_valve_king_212.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/blackstar_ht_club...venue_combo.htm these are just a few, but I chose them, having in mind a few things as the budget, tubes, rock oriented sound let me know what you think man Cosmin |
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Feb 13 2012, 08:16 PM
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I would choose valveking, or blackstar venue. Have tried and played all these amps, and these two sound the best (for the price). 6505 is great, but it's only for heavy metal, scooped and dark amp.
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Feb 13 2012, 08:35 PM
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Granted, I don't play much metal, but I'm partial to the tone/quality/price of Fender tube amps. You can pick up a Fender Deluxe or Deville Hotrod used for fairly cheap. They are super versatile, virtually indestructible (other than the solder joints. a one-time, cheap repair), loud enough for anything you'll need, and great tone!! But keep the micro-cube for practice!! They are very handy to have around. I just used my micro cube "acoustic" setting last week to sit in last-minute on a live session. Used the piezo setting on my Parker Nitefly, and mic'd the roland on the acoustic setting....and it sounded great!! I also strap the micro-cube to my bike in the summer, for the jams!
Guitar-wise, there are some mexi strats that are awesome!! But, you can sometimes get a USA for not much more....but, just being USA doesn't make it a great strat either!! For me, the answer was "Parker". It replaced my strat, and does everything my strat did....but better, and is VERY versatile!! I can play jazz, country, shred, acoustic.... it's the only guitar I'll ever need. I highly encourage everyone to go play one. --------------------   Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Feb 14 2012, 11:05 AM
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You should check out some of the Randall combos as well, since they feature Fender-like clean, and modern-voiced distortion, more of American sound.
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Feb 16 2012, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 13 2012, 01:06 PM) Hmmm, you would probably want a combo not a separate head and cabinet if you are not heading for big venues yet. So, here's what I would choose if i had that budget and be willing to push it up a bit. Since out of what I am figuring out, you want an amp that will rock, here we go: http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_valve_king...tarrencombo.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_6505_plus_112_combo.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/blackstar_ht_stag...venue_combo.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_valve_king_212.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/blackstar_ht_club...venue_combo.htm these are just a few, but I chose them, having in mind a few things as the budget, tubes, rock oriented sound let me know what you think man Cosmin These amps look reasonable. There isn't a Peavey distributor here but Blackstar do have one. Alas, prices are way more than my current budget. I think new guitar has to wait a little more. |
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Feb 29 2012, 08:31 PM
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Be patient, new gear will come. Important thing is that you know your current gear limits and that you feel comfortable with it. If you have the choice - try new gear as much as possible. It's much easier to buy once you know how 6-7 of the great guitar amps sound: Marshall, Fender, Vox, Mesa, Peavey, Randall, Blackstar. All brands should be tested out.
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Mar 12 2012, 01:09 PM
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I'd go for Bareknuckle pickups and a Blackstar amp.
I used to play this combo and Bareknuckles through a tube amp like Blackstar sounds awesome Shouldn't break your budget either
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