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dreadlocks View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 11:54 AM
Mar 19 2009, 11:54 AM	GMC:er Posts: 82 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Israel	I was realy disapointed from the sound of my Fender Stratocaster (made in mexico) Iwas loking for somthing more heavy so i can expirience metal and heavy rock So i went to a local music shop played on few models and i was realy impressed from the Epiphone Les paul custom plus it have the sound im looking for so i took it After few days of playing it i noticed its harder for me to shred with it and play fast solos Is it the guiatr or im just need to get used to it a little more :S ? If you can tell me please do and any imformation or a review about the guitar are welcome There might be some mistakes in my spelling Ignore that! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Xuestor View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 12:14 PM
Mar 19 2009, 12:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 324 Joined: 16-September 05 From: Sweden	Well, the neck is probably a bit fatter, and the bridge is a bt different than most fenders/ibanez guitars. Cause of the different angle on the neck, and the curved top, the bridge is much higher than on other guitars. It just takes some time to get used to. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Epi LP with SD SH-2/SD SH-6 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard VOS Bourbon burst Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique Vintage Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Tobacco burst Fender Stratocaster Antigua with Stan Hinesley Karma/ Stan Hinesley EXP/ Dimarzio Protrack Jem 7VWH Fender CD160NT 12-string Ibanez AW40NT 6-string Martin 000X1 6-string Hughes & Kettner Switchblade Head with 2*12 Celestion Vintage 30's Cab Grammatic Professional auf Schweden

Emir Hot View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 12:16 PM
Mar 19 2009, 12:16 PM	Instructor Posts: 7.201 Joined: 14-July 08 From: London UK	I also think the neck is the reason. Some people are comfortable with that neck and can play crzay fast stuff that sounds really good. You might need some time to get used to it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my <a href="https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Emir-Hot" target="_blank">Instructor profile</a> www.emirhot.com www.myspace.com/emirhotguitar www.myspace.com/sevdahmetal

Marcus Siepen View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 12:39 PM
Mar 19 2009, 12:39 PM	Instructor (Blind Guardian) Posts: 3.433 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany	I also agree, take some time and get used to the guitar, you will love it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45 Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons!

Fran View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 02:18 PM
Mar 19 2009, 02:18 PM	Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Posts: 8.451 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain	+1 on the neck. It's probably thicker than your strat. I was used to play on my Sg, now that I got a Strat I feel more comfortable because the neck is thinner. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC

dreadlocks View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 02:23 PM
Mar 19 2009, 02:23 PM	GMC:er Posts: 82 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Israel	Thank you all ! This is great news I hoped that it will be your answer You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Trond Vold View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 07:52 PM
Mar 19 2009, 07:52 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.497 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Norge!	It's the difference in neck and also probably the difference in scale lenght that makes it take a while to get used to. Stratocasters have wider frets so to speak than les paul models. It's all a matter of getting used to it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio Amp: Marshall JMP-1 -> Rocktron Velocity 100 -> Marshall JCM-900 Lead 4x12 FX and stomps: T.C Electronics G-Sharp, Korg SDD-1200, Emma Transmorgrifier, BYOC Tribooster, GGG Green Ringer, Dinosaur Overdrive, Voodoo Lab SuperFuzz, Sovtek Bassballs, Line6 Tap Tremolo, EHX Screaming Bird. ___________________________________________________ My Lessons! My Instructor Board! My Myspace!

Marshmall0wz View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 10:21 PM
Mar 19 2009, 10:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 448 Joined: 12-February 08	Oh and when you play you'll probably smack the pickup selector a ton You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gibson SG-3 Faded Epiphone Thunderbird Ovation CC48 Vox AD30VT Vintage U.S. Peavey Microbass Orange Tiny Terror w/ 212 Cabinet Creativity

mattacuk View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 10:28 PM
Mar 19 2009, 10:28 PM	Lets go fishing! Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois	A Les Paul neck is not designed for fast playing, and yes it can be tough work. I owned an epiphone les paul which is a fantastic guitar with great tone but it didnt make for a good shred guitar. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *mysql> SELECT FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :)**

Praetorian View Member Profile	Mar 19 2009, 11:11 PM
Mar 19 2009, 11:11 PM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	Do you have any pics for us to see? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Mar 20 2009, 01:24 AM
Mar 20 2009, 01:24 AM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	Post some pics please if you get a chance ! I also believe your guitar neck might be problem here... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Mar 20 2009, 09:58 AM
Mar 20 2009, 09:58 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Possibly the action is a bit higher, and you haven't got used to your new guitar enough to be able to play fast. Give it some time and adjust the guitar, and it will work nicely You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

dreadlocks View Member Profile	Mar 20 2009, 11:28 AM
Mar 20 2009, 11:28 AM	GMC:er Posts: 82 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Israel	Ok so.... ill keep it Even i realised its not areal shredy guitar but After a few days of playing i just dont wanna lose it If you steal want me to upload some pics let me know You were realy helful thank you all You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

sted View Member Profile	Mar 20 2009, 12:57 PM
Mar 20 2009, 12:57 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.758 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK	Hey man, sounds like a great axe! I have a LP 08 and can play my faster licks on this no question, its all down to preference and i have big awkward hands and the neck feels just right to me. As for not playing fast on a LP, anyone remember Slash or Gary Moore? Not shredders but speed demons nonetheless!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Xuestor View Member Profile	Mar 20 2009, 01:02 PM
Mar 20 2009, 01:02 PM	GMC:er Posts: 324 Joined: 16-September 05 From: Sweden	QUOTE (sted @ Mar 20 2009, 12:57 PM) Hey man, sounds like a great axe! I have a LP 08 and can play my faster licks on this no question, its all down to preference and i have big awkward hands and the neck feels just right to me. As for not playing fast on a LP, anyone remember Slash or Gary Moore? Not shredders but speed demons nonetheless!! The solo Slash did on "Don't Damn Me" has the most amazing and aggressive run ever!! Also, there is someone called Zakk that is supposed to be kinda quick.... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Xuestor: Mar 20 2009, 01:04 PM -------------------- Gear: Epi LP with SD SH-2/SD SH-6 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard VOS Bourbon burst Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique Vintage Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Tobacco burst Fender Stratocaster Antigua with Stan Hinesley Karma/ Stan Hinesley EXP/ Dimarzio Protrack Jem 7VWH Fender CD160NT 12-string Ibanez AW40NT 6-string Martin 000X1 6-string Hughes & Kettner Switchblade Head with 2*12 Celestion Vintage 30's Cab Grammatic Professional auf Schweden

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Mar 20 2009, 02:37 PM
Mar 20 2009, 02:37 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	QUOTE (Xuestor @ Mar 20 2009, 12:02 PM) Also, there is someone called Zakk that is supposed to be kinda quick.... The guy the guitar is named after wasn't too slow either!!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

Praetorian View Member Profile	Mar 23 2009, 12:40 AM
Mar 23 2009, 12:40 AM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Mar 20 2009, 09:37 AM) The guy the guitar is named after wasn't too slow either!!!! Amen to that brother! Check out this perfect tone! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

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