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Jun 23 2008, 01:54 AM |
if using the toneport as an amp is good i would stick with that unless you gig or need an amp to bring place and get a new guitar
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Jun 23 2008, 02:16 AM |
How about a Parker NiteFly-SA ?
Or maybe .. Ibanez RGA321F Anyway. Musicians Friend is great, because you can use the price range side bar option (left side), and then browse per brand afterwards. -------------------- QUOTE ("Steve Vai") Start by playing something - a bend, a riff, a scale, a song - very slowly; if you make a mistake, start over; do this over and over, until you can play it flawlessly - and I do mean flawlessly - many times in a row. Next, gradually increase the tempo. Eventually you'll be flailing like a madman. |
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Jun 23 2008, 02:52 PM |
Tough choice really. Too general question you ask.
The most logical thing to do is to really check for your current needs, and anticipate the needs in the near future. So are you IN NEED of a better guitar? Are you IN NEED of an amp. WILL YOU BE needing a better guitar in the next year or so, or an amp, will you play it, record with it, gig with it etc. If you are planning to buy a home amp for practice and recording, then leaning towards rack gear is a good choice, but it will cost you. You said that you wanna buy Prophesy and Triaxis. That's cool, but in order for those units to really shine they need good poweramp and cab. Also in order for those units to shine in PC recording filed you need a better quality soundcard. Also lot of things depend if you plan to do gigs or not. I would say if you don't plan to do gigs, just studio rehearsals, to buy a medium sized tube 30-40W combo, possibly Mesa, or Fender. If you plan to do gigs, you do need an amp and then buy 50W combo - story over. However if you don't plan to do gigs, and wanna work on your technique more, practice and get a better sound of your guitar, then maybe, just maybe guitar is better option. DOn't really know how long do you have that guitar, but I would change the pickups and play it another year or two if it suits you well now. Pickups + amp would be a safest bet then. EDIT: I just saw you already have two amps. Choice is simple, buy a better guitar. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Jun 23 2008, 02:54 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jun 23 2008, 08:52 PM |
Hard to say really.. You allready have a good guitar, especially if you invest on some new pickups on it.
My recommendation would be to not decide on anything just yet Wait a while and save up the money and then re-analyze your situation then. -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio
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Jun 24 2008, 12:12 AM |
Well I would always go for a guitar first...But than you have a pretty good guitar and actually no real amp, but will you use the amp on gigs etc ? When I think about it more , if your really serious about guitar playing , buy a high end one that will last you forever
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Jun 24 2008, 12:29 PM |
Well the problem is that he already has two amps, Fender acoustsonic and a Peavey Windsor 100watt head with a 2x12 cab.
So listen to wise words from Trond and hold on with the shopping. Save the money a little more, I don't think you really need to spend them now, you have more than good gear. Maybe some pedal or pickup, but don't spend the main core amount of savings. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jun 24 2008, 07:05 PM |
I never had a really good amp at home (I tried a few good ones in studio/shops), but I really think that if you are not having gigs now it is better to go for a new guitar. The reason is, you will only be able to fully enjoy a top amp if you crank it really loud (remember to use earplugs though). So unless you have a studio or basement, I think it is better to stick with the guitar.
Since you already have a reasonable guitar, I would say not to buy in a hurry. Just take all the time you need to decide. If your dream guitar is $2000, don't buy a $1500 one. Just wait a little bit more. If you like Ibanez, I really suggest you to try the one I have. Prestige RGT 320q. In US should be around 2000. I will make a review any soon (already started writing). It has an amazing sound and incredible sustain. But the thing that really caught me is the playability. It plays much better than any guitar I ever tried (and I did spend quite a lot of time on guitar shops). When I get it on my hands I can't stop playing (it is so comfortable ). I just recently played again a JEM on a store and I think RGT 320q is a better deal. Gibson Les Paul custom is another dream guitar for me, but well it is around 3000 (in US, that means double or more in other places). So I will not buy it any soon... This post has been edited by Gus: Jun 24 2008, 07:10 PM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Jun 24 2008, 07:14 PM |
The Triaxis is for sure a great choice, for me it is the best preamp in the world. So if you decide to stay with your guitar and go for a new amp, this would be my advice, it is incredibly versatile and sounds awesome. If you want to get a new guitar instead, try some Gibson Les Pauls.
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