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Posted by: Owen Jun 24 2007, 06:59 PM

Ok so as the title says!

I'll start, heres my Unknown branded telecaster, bought it for £160 a year back:



Sanded it down from a horrible orange colour to just the natural grain myself.

My £15 (Cheap as chips) Jim Deacon bass - not bad for that price considering its made of alder and maple:



My Applause Ovation style copy £160 :



My Line 6 Flextone II £200 and Audio Technica Mic £60:



Apologies for the bad photographs but my camera sucks!

So post your gear!

Posted by: Pavel Jun 24 2007, 07:20 PM

My gear is over here: http://www.pavel-music.info/gear.php

Posted by: Stratman58 Jun 24 2007, 10:36 PM

Here are my beauts...



Here's a G&L Climax of mine. It's an HSS setup and they're pretty hot! Couldn't tell ya who made the pickups, but surely G&L standard. Licensed gotoh floyd rose.

Now G&L has always made my favorite kind of guitar (I'm a fender guy, and I like how G&L's are basically strats with hotter pickups and designs, while still keeping that strat rounded neck)

and since we are on the subject of G&L...



Although a bass, this one deserves a little spotlight . It's a 1980 G&L L-1000, and its number 122 off the factory line. My dad took it down to the local music shop years ago just to hangout and show off a bit, and the owner of the shop thought that it was probably signed by Leo Fender under the neck, since it was of the first 150! Sure enough, they parted off the neck and from about the 17th fret to the 21st, Leo Fender had signed it . The owner made him what seemed a very nice offer on it because of this, but my dad kept it and has left it to me! Very proud of this one.



Here is a standard HSS Mexican strat. This is the axe I practice with mostly, and it plays awesome. I really see no need to ever invest in an American Strat as these Mexican strats play great, and are of good quality.



My dad's 1973 strat copy. This thing is a road warrior with a huge history I can briefly touch on. Dad bought this when he was about 15 years old, as he couldn't afford an authentic Fender strat. I often hear the stories of how this was one of his guitars that actually made him money in gigs, so it's definitely a great memory of his. As you can see, pickguard is electrical taped to cover a huge gap, and it sports Carvin singles. The action is really low on this one, and it SMOKES! This is probably my favorite guitar to play; I feel as if I'm following in my dad's footsteps with it, and I believe it is this that makes this strat copy my favorite over other $1000 dollar guitars .


So...let's see YOUR axe!

Posted by: Slammer Jun 24 2007, 10:57 PM

Well, this is My Gear.

It's a Really Bad Picture, I took it like 6 months ago,

Fender Showmaster QMT HH Black Cherry.

Line6 Spider 3 75.

Posted by: Siftah Jun 24 2007, 11:04 PM

Humm, I think this is my first post...

This is my guitar, my first ever, a jap made strat special edition in Black - Fender Aerodyne Stratocaster. Hopefully with the help of you lovely people here, one day I'll be able to do it justice!

Posted by: JVM Jun 25 2007, 12:15 AM

I've got the aerodyne tele Sister guitars

Posted by: Hemlok Jun 25 2007, 12:18 AM

Here is my gear:

Gibson Les Paul Standard



BC Rich Warlock, and behind Jackson Warrior.



Line 6 Spider III 75W Combo Amp

Posted by: Siftah Jun 25 2007, 12:36 AM

haha, cool!

If I had the money for a guitar collection I'd have the Tele version in it too, they're such pretty things

Posted by: Layzer Jun 25 2007, 01:04 AM

i bought a showmaster ill post pics when it comes

Posted by: Lurgen Jun 25 2007, 02:50 AM

Here's a pic of my gear (I think I might have posted these somewhere else on this site, sorry if that's a "bad thing"):



My Maton MS2000 DLX, which I only recently acquired is easily the best guitar I've had the opportunity to play. Extremely flexible in terms of sound, with coil tap on both pickups. Of course, flexibility can be a nuisance sometimes, when you fiddle around for an hour just trying to find the right sound.

You can also see there my first "serious" guitar, a Fender Highway One that I picked up after learning my first couple of full songs. It was kind of a goal for me, to play my way through a few songs that others would recognise and like without prompting, which I rewarded with permission to buy something half decent to replace my el-cheapo SX strat ripoff. Of course, given the crazy prices you pay for a guitar in Australia I couldn't justify buying a higher-end Fender.

I'm building up a collection of amplifiers there too, with the horrible SX piece of junk that came with my first guitar, the unpleasant (but not horrible) Fender Frontman 25R which I plan on taking in for a big warranty claim next weekend (it sounded crap from day 1, with lots of buzzing and sound issues on the clean channel). It almost seems unfair to talk about the Roland Cube 60 in the same paragraph as the other two, as I love my Roland. For anybody who practices at home a lot, but wants a good amp for those weekends when the missus isn't home, I couldn't recommend anything else.



Another close-up of the extremely nice finish of the Maton. Purty....

There's a Fender steel-string accoustic not shown that gets pulled out once in a while too. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the Line 6 Pod Live XT sitting on the floor. Really good, very handy at times, but doesn't see a whole lot of use. One of those early impulse eBay buys that I could probably have skipped. In retrospect, I think I was hoping it would cancel out some of the shortfalls of the Fender amp that I hate so much.

Posted by: bmh1109 Jun 26 2007, 05:58 AM

This is the new Ibanez 2570E I just got about a week ago. So far I love it, and it plays like a dream.
The amp is a 1984 Carvin X-60 all tube 60watt 12" with celestion speaker with a cheap Zoom 505II pedal.

Posted by: moles Jun 28 2007, 12:24 AM

hemlock


you have got to post more pics of your jackson



mine

Posted by: Robin Jun 28 2007, 01:34 AM

My lovely guitar(with a stetsbar on it btw):




My bass:



My amp:


My harmonicas:


My dads 25 year old American Fender Stratocaster:

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 28 2007, 01:49 AM

Ok, I just took pics of my arsenal, including my latest addition

Ibanez Jem 7VWH



Line 6 Variax 700



1993 Fender Strat Plus



Martin D-15 Steel strung Acoustic



Line 6 Nylon Strung modelling guitar



Line 6 Variax 705, 5 string Bass modelling guitar

Posted by: Robin Jun 28 2007, 01:53 AM

Ahhh Congratulations dude!!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 28 2007, 01:56 AM

Thanks - she is all I hoped she would be ... now I need a name for her - never named a guitar before, but she has to have one ...

Posted by: stratman33 Jun 28 2007, 03:55 AM

I see that you finally got it Andrew, congrats!

Posted by: blindwillie Jun 28 2007, 08:19 AM

Pavlova! Just kidding
I think "my little gem" will do fine. Get it? Get it?

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 28 2007, 02:21 PM

Hmm ... Pavlova ...

Posted by: blindwillie Jun 28 2007, 03:26 PM

What? Robin is a harmonica man too? So yellous. The complete bluesman.

Posted by: Robin Jun 28 2007, 03:29 PM

Thank you very much(I'm not very good though) I got some bluesy tunes coming up btw. As soon as I get the guts to sing on my song its more or less done!

Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 28 2007, 03:31 PM

Its not JEM, But hear are my Weapons, whom i love dearly!!!

Ibanez RG350MDX


Washburn Dimebag Darrel Signature Stealth V

Posted by: Hemlok Jun 28 2007, 03:47 PM

That V looks awesome, dont know about the Bodom sticker. I will never put a sticker on any of my guitars, but thats fine. still looks wicked, i need to add an ibanez to my collection. This site is swimming in Ibanez players.

Posted by: Hardtail Jul 2 2007, 12:38 AM

Here is my Fender "Big Apple" and my Flextone II.



Here is a picture of my studio/office complete w/ GMC Forum on screen. I don't really record anything yet but...



Cheers!


Hardtail

Posted by: Pavel Jul 2 2007, 12:43 AM

That's a nice looking room man! Cool!

Posted by: Hardtail Jul 2 2007, 12:47 AM

Thanks!
I just need to get my Laptop working with my Flextone II then I can custom save my settings for each song in a set. Yay!

Now to buy a Midi-to-USB.... hmm...

Hardtail

Posted by: Layzer Jul 3 2007, 08:25 AM

pics of my Strat (50's vintage w\ seymour duncans and one dimarzio YJM
and my showmaster with dimebag pickups
and my fender G-Dec \ Dunlop Wah pedal

WOW my bad those are huge pics!

Posted by: Hardtail Jul 3 2007, 02:55 PM

Dang! Nice Fenders bud!

Hardtail

Posted by: Hemlok Jul 3 2007, 03:57 PM

yes very nice, i especially like the strap on the showmaster! i must find me a cool strap i am without one for both my guitars.

Posted by: Layzer Jul 3 2007, 09:00 PM

yeah its cool only 15 bucks on musiciansfriend

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 4 2007, 12:42 AM

My New git got it today.. im the proud new father of a Schecter C1 Exotic star.. got this instead of the AVENGER but this is better

Posted by: AIB234 Jul 4 2007, 12:44 AM

Mike that guitar is SICK!

I would miss the fret markers, but still sweeeet!

I'm super pissed that you got yours before me though... Mine's two weeks late come tomorrow -.-

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 4 2007, 01:07 AM

Its soo much better in person once we start gigging again you come to a show and see it eh

Posted by: muris Jul 4 2007, 01:40 AM

I've got few more acoustic guitars,but don't have photos at the moment

Posted by: MayleneFan Jul 4 2007, 06:03 AM

My schecters =): C1 Hellraiser, Omen-6, Omen-4, ACS Elite.

http://imageshack.us

Vox AD30.

In 1 more month I'll hopefully be able to get the VOX Tonelab LE.

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 4 2007, 06:20 AM

OMG YOU ARE MY IDOL .. whered u get that schecter shirt.. id sure love to order 1. I thought i was schecter crazy with my damien and now my c1.. but uv owned me nice choice

Posted by: MayleneFan Jul 4 2007, 06:34 AM

Haha, yeah, my first electric was the Omen-6, and I loved it, so I've just kept buying schecters =). I bought the shirts from their website, www.schecterguitars.com.

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 4 2007, 06:43 AM

Thanks man! haha i might have to order 1.. i just wish i also had a better camera all the pics of my guitars are crap doesn't do them justice

Posted by: Sircraigery Jul 4 2007, 07:00 AM

This is "Gary" everyone



...And this is what I do when I'm not working, or playing Guitar

Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jul 4 2007, 07:13 AM

^ Now thats a Four-Wheeler. Holy shit. How many horses is that ?



Anyways. It looks like we have alot of schecter players in here which is a same because all those guitars suck really bad ...





































Just kidding Did I get anyone ?



But wow Im liking the rigs some of you have . Esp. you Muris ! You have like the works going on over there.










-John

Posted by: Sircraigery Jul 4 2007, 07:48 AM

Not sure actually, I think it's around 60 or 70. It goes over 110km/h in like 6 seconds....and pulls wheelies with me on it in third gear (and I'm over just over 200 lbs)....I like it haha

And yeah, I was gonna say any Schekky I've played I've liked alot. Infact I almost bought one. Not sure what kind, but it was a neck-thru for $600

Posted by: mattacuk Jul 4 2007, 08:50 AM

Dude, any more pictures of this? what colour is it?

I LURVE IT!

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 4 2007, 11:44 PM

You got me really good.. haha i was about to repost something until i saw the just kidding part hahahha

Posted by: LanceB Jul 5 2007, 04:42 AM

Here is my guitar. It's pretty cheap but it gets the job done.

Posted by: stratman33 Jul 5 2007, 06:48 PM

What brand is that?

Posted by: LanceB Jul 5 2007, 08:16 PM

Kramer

Posted by: Owen Jul 5 2007, 08:39 PM

They're owned by Gibby now arent they?

I always loved the shape of the Kramer headstocks...

Posted by: LanceB Jul 5 2007, 08:45 PM

Yep they are a division of Gibson now. I enjoy it except for the Quadrail pickups. The sound is very muddy so I might change them out soon.

Posted by: ClifordACDC Jul 5 2007, 09:11 PM

i dont have any actual pics but i have a epiphone sg special(horrible guitar) and a marshall amp that aint working

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?cpd=0OEY&doc_id=99371&g=guitar&base_pid=517239&index=1


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-MG100DFX-Combo-?sku=483190

Posted by: stratman33 Jul 6 2007, 01:04 AM

That's not unknown...It says Fender on the headstock!!

Posted by: Owen Jul 6 2007, 06:48 PM

But is it a genuine fender? xD

Posted by: scarletfever Jul 6 2007, 07:29 PM

Hiya guys...I'm pretty new here and have already posted this pic in my intro but thought I'd join in here and show you my 'loved ones!'

Posted by: Layzer Jul 6 2007, 09:13 PM

what kinda PRS is that?

Posted by: kethcup Jul 7 2007, 01:35 AM

Here goes my setup. It's by far my favorite setup yet over the years.



I was completely happy with it until I saw Andrew's new Jem!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 7 2007, 02:38 AM

Hey, your axe looks cool, really nice finish to it - and I don't have any amp at all, let alone a marshall

Posted by: kethcup Jul 7 2007, 04:48 AM

Wanna trade a Marshall for a Jem?? haha

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 7 2007, 12:49 PM

ahh .... no thanks (I want BOTH!)

Posted by: kethcup Jul 7 2007, 05:43 PM

Well hey... gotta throw the proposition out there, right??

No really, congratulations to you on your new axe! I'm really happy for you!

Posted by: scarletfever Jul 7 2007, 09:18 PM

Its a 20th anniversary custom 24 artist. Got it a couple of years ago.

Posted by: CrashOops Jul 11 2007, 06:42 AM

I have an ibanez gio grx20 that I just recently upgraded to grover tuners and decided to put on some nicer knobs. Much nicer than the standard plastic black ones with white text.
Also added an extra spring to the trem because I run 11 - .49's and they were pulling it up a bit. Love the guitar and since the only problem I've ever had with it, and that I've ever heard of it having was staying in tune, I think I'll be keeping it for a long time because I've just fixed that with the grovers




also have a vox valvetronix tube amp (15w) Models 11 different amps, and has 11 built in effects. absolutely awesome tone. fantastic low end, and more than enough oomph to piss off the neighbours for those of us stuck in our bedrooms. I may be doing a review on it because at 210$ canadian it's a steal. nothing else in it's pricerange can beat it. (no pictures yet)

Posted by: bmh1109 Jul 12 2007, 07:37 AM

I really like the color of that Ibanez. And i really like those knobs, looks like a sweet setup

PS... are those some fuzzy blue slippers i see in the background of that last pic??

Posted by: blindwillie Jul 12 2007, 09:00 AM

Haha! Never ever take pictures of your gear inside the house!

Posted by: CrashOops Jul 13 2007, 03:10 AM

Lol I was at my girlfriends house because we just got back from the Tom lees' and her camera is a million times better than mine!

The colour is kindof interesting. it's "jewel blue" but in most lights it purple, and sometimes a really vivid blue. thinking of refinishing it though, after I get some pickups that is.

Posted by: sillyman Jul 13 2007, 04:15 PM

this is my my gear
Ibanez sa260fm
cort mr-710f
ibanez of unknown wattage
digitech rp50

Posted by: CrashOops Jul 14 2007, 05:13 AM

I like that suburst ibanez, played it in the guitar store and it feels amazing! any wear and tear to the finish at all, and if so how long have you had it? that's one of the things that's kinda keeping me from getting something in a sunburst colour.

Posted by: Khaos Jul 14 2007, 05:23 AM

5150 Head, Marshall cab (borrowing until I buy a 1960AV), and the Soloist.

Posted by: sillyman Jul 14 2007, 09:07 PM

hey crashoops:
ive had it for only a month nw. it had just come from the manufacturers wen i gt it and it was smooth and completely flawless. unfortunately though a few days ago my (expletive) strap lock failed and da guitar swung out and hit my desk. der was only a tiny barely noticible dent but i was still in shock heh. bt apart from dat da finish is great( i can see my reflection perfectly in it

Posted by: CrashOops Jul 14 2007, 09:51 PM

if you want to keep the finish nice, get some dunlop guitar polish. a little goes a long way, and it'll keep it looking shiny!

sorry to hear about the dent though but it's bound to happen may as well get it over sooner than later!
that's why I'm almost glad I got mine with a couple dings in it to begin with ( display model)

Posted by: sillyman Jul 15 2007, 03:35 PM

ja im ova it now ( tellin myself dey r well earnd battle scars).
thanx for the advice wit da dunlop

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 16 2007, 11:20 PM

I'll try to get this right (photo quality not great I'm afraid - I'm rubbish with a camera ):

my AD custom:



Gibson LP:



Lowden acoustic:



Amp:



and effects:



Various other bits of stuff here but not on film .


(AD guitar probably needs a polish )

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: shredmandan Jul 16 2007, 11:30 PM

These are my guitars ,unfortunatly i just sold the jackson with skulls.Sorry if i posted big pics i dont know how to down size them.

Man
once again sorry for the bigfoot pictures
i dont understand why thay post that big when there just the normal size in my gallary.

Posted by: shredmandan Jul 16 2007, 11:40 PM

I see you have the Fender G-DEC. Thats a really cool practice amp.I had one for about a month but then i had to sell it on ebay I'm a ebay junky as well

Posted by: The Spartan Jul 17 2007, 12:47 AM

This's my gear ...crappy i know



This's a Yamaha PAC 012...the worst guitar ever ,never i mean NEVER ever buy one
it was my first electric guitar the only thing i like about it is the paint job
that I did ....looks good ...sounds like crap ...i'm gonna do another paint job
on it...but i'm just waiting for my girlfriend to finish the design she's a great designer.



Another crappy Yamaha...this's my first guitar



Finaly a decent guitar Ibanez RG350EX...I bought this one from Dubai

And for my effects here they are



lol it's a sofware called GuitarRig....I can only describe it with one word AMAZING
i mean i can get sounds with it that are far more better than what most people can get with tens of pedals
anyway you all should try it you'll fall in love with it..google it and you'll know what i'm talking about

Posted by: MickeM Jul 17 2007, 12:03 PM

Hey, nice Matchless!

Posted by: Terry Jul 17 2007, 01:17 PM

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Posted by: Owen Jul 17 2007, 03:33 PM

OMG! @ Above post, how much did that all cost? Must have been a bomb...

Triple rectifier - Wow!

and the coffin case, that is pretty cool.

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 17 2007, 03:47 PM

Thanks MickeM - it's a great amp and (touch wood) very reliable. Just wish it had an effects loop though .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: guybrush Jul 20 2007, 04:58 AM

That is my gear...

Crate GX412XR and GX412XS

Behringer EUROPOWER PMX2000

Pedalboard Korg Ax3000g

Guitar Ovation CELEBRITY DELUXE Model CC48-RRBY

Guitar Ibanez RGT42

I also have (not in the picture) : Zoom 505, Boss Metal Zone, Behringer V-Amp 2, Guitar Crate, Peavey Bandit 112 and a Bass Squier with a Fender amp.



That is my gear...

Crate GX412XR and GX412XS

Behringer EUROPOWER PMX2000

Pedalboard Korg Ax3000g

Guitar Ovation CELEBRITY DELUXE Model CC48-RRBY

Guitar Ibanez RGT42

I also have (not in the picture) : Zoom 505, Boss Metal Zone, Behringer V-Amp 2, Guitar Crate, Peavey Bandit 112 and a Bass Squier with a Fender amp.



That is my gear...

Crate GX412XR and GX412XS

Behringer EUROPOWER PMX2000

Pedalboard Korg Ax3000g

Guitar Ovation CELEBRITY DELUXE Model CC48-RRBY

Guitar Ibanez RGT42

I also have (not in the picture) : Zoom 505, Boss Metal Zone, Behringer V-Amp 2, Guitar Crate, Peavey Bandit 112 and a Bass Squier with a Fender amp.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 20 2007, 02:24 PM

Hey TonyM - is that a Rode NT1-A you are miking your cab with ? I have ne of those, would be interested to know how good it is for miking like that ...

I also just bought a K2- now that is an amazing mic

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 20 2007, 04:50 PM

Hi Andrew and well spotted yes its a Rode NT1A. Only other mics I have a dynamic so the Rode gives me a different overall characteristic. I find it slightly less harsh at frequency extremes than the shure sm58 but also more picky about where it's sited and isolated.

I found that it needs to sit slightly off axis and, for me, about 1 metre back from the speakers - too close and it gets mushy wiht a bit of sibliance . It's also picky about the direction of the cardioid - gold spot on the mic casing faces speaker for me. Other way round volume and frequency range drop. Both of them together fattens up the sound into my desk nicely.

Let us know more about the K2 - i'm considering getting a new mic so I'd be v interested .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 20 2007, 05:18 PM

All I can say is that it is amazing

I was stunned by the step up from a reasonable dynamic mike (SM58) to the NT1-A, and expected that due to diminishing rteurns there wouldn't be as big a difference between the NT1-A and the K2, but man I was wrong!

I think a big part of it is the fact that it has an omni parttern rather than cardoid - cardoid mikes use baffles to direct the airflow and get the desired response pattern, and I think that makes the sound a little ... restricted (hard to explain until you have heard the K2). The K2 has a wonderful open, unrestricted clarity to it that the NT1A just can't match, in part due to the omni pattern but also I think the valve circuitry does make a difference. The K2 is the first mic I ever recorded myself singing with that didn't make me wince when I played it back

Works great on vocals and on Acoustic guitar if you take the time to find the sweet spot - never tried it for miking an Amp though.

Posted by: GuitarDude Jul 20 2007, 06:03 PM

I got an Charvel/jacksson black (good stuff), a strat copy Behringer black/white(sucks do not buy) , an acoustic guitar and a 100 watt peavey amp no pics yet =P

Posted by: Neth Jul 21 2007, 02:55 PM

Here's my brand new RG2570EX!
My first electric guitar.

Sorry about the big ass image + bad camera skills so its kinda blurry (pressed the button for too long).

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 21 2007, 02:58 PM

Sweet! What an awesome guitar to start on!

Posted by: Speedeh Jul 22 2007, 06:08 AM

This is my grandfather's guitar which is currently my acoustic He's loaning it to me since he doesn't play it at all. I'm taking it to a guitar shop tomorrow or Monday to see what kind of refurbishing I should put in to it. It's a 1950 Gibson J-45. I was able to play the low E-string on it and it sounded amazing. I can't wait until I get it fixed up and restrung





Notice how someone flipped the bell on the headstock

Posted by: LanceB Jul 22 2007, 06:13 AM

very cool!

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 22 2007, 07:14 AM

Lovely Gibson!

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Speedeh Jul 22 2007, 07:28 AM

I'll definitely post pics when it's finished. The sunburst will pop

Posted by: atomix1337 Jul 23 2007, 06:16 AM

Here's my pics of my gear.....




...oh wait... no camera ~.

Posted by: No Payne No Gain Jul 23 2007, 06:30 AM

Jeez Neth the picture of your guitar is almost actual size

Posted by: Neth Jul 23 2007, 11:25 PM

Jus' keepin it real buddy, jus' keepin it real.

Posted by: Hungus Jul 25 2007, 12:46 PM

So heres a fairly poor quallity pic of my gear....







Also if anyone knows about Morris guitars or just acoustic guitars in general could they please give me some advice in this thread http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=5542

Posted by: Nick325 Jul 28 2007, 12:02 AM

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x60/favoritepastime4/guitarstuff003.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x60/favoritepastime4/guitarstuff004.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x60/favoritepastime4/guitarstuff002.jpg

Posted by: yeahbah! Jul 28 2007, 03:51 AM

Here are my toys:

Epiphone DR acoustic
Epiphone LP Ultra
Line 6 amp

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 28 2007, 05:55 AM

even named the computer eh

Posted by: AdamB Aug 6 2007, 10:04 PM

I'm moving into making my own gear these days, I'm trying to get serious with my playing by practicing to the metronome etc, but I also want to know my equiptment inside and out, so what better way than to build it yourself? There's quite a bit of info out there on the net for anyone else looking to do the same thing.

Heres the amp I finished about a year back
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5649/1000263wu1.jpg

my tonebender copy
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6844/1000269xv1.jpg

I'm currently waiting on my warmoth guitar parts to come so I can assemble and set up my own guitar. I currently play a usa strat, and I've always liked strats but I want something that sounds a bit warmer than the guitar I currently have, so I've gone for black korina body and mahogany neck, cbs style headstock and all natural finish with gold hardware and a couple of gibson '57 classic pups. can't wait

If your interested in hearing what it all sounds like you can check out my ex-band over here http://www.myspace.com/parmavioletsband

-Adam Bradley

Posted by: shredmandan Aug 6 2007, 10:39 PM

Dude take care of that guitar!!!! It is worth alot of money.I had a 1941 Martin D-28 and did not know how much it was worth till i sold it.Sold it for $5,000.00 was worth $20,000 They dont make guitars like that anymore.You should consider yourself honered just to have it to play.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 6 2007, 11:43 PM

Now that is cool! Is it a tube amp? Maybe I'll build one too - I built a solid state 75W combo when I was a kid ... any links for decent tube amp designs?

Posted by: AdamB Aug 7 2007, 12:11 PM

Yep, it's a tube amp, it's a copy of a marshall baby bluesbreaker. One of the best places to start would probably be www.18watt.com as they have some good verified tube amp designs there and it's full of friendly folk who'll help you out.

If your interested in making stompboxes then diystompboxes.com is a great site, they have a forum where pretty much every question you can think of has been answered. Also check out generalguitargadgets.com they have a lot of schematics and info on making stompboxes.

-Adam Bradley

Posted by: Roo Aug 7 2007, 12:47 PM

Here's my white Carvin with lastest pickups update (Emg 89+SA)
And my Fernandes Revolver next to my ENGL. I took that pic before a gig.
You can also check my web site link for my main gear list.
http://www.rooguitar.com/gear.php

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 7 2007, 01:22 PM

Thanks!

Posted by: stratman33 Oct 4 2007, 07:28 AM

Post pics of your guitars, amps, pedals, etc.

ill put mine up later, my moms got the camera.

Posted by: RobM Oct 4 2007, 07:35 AM

Here's mine, I just got the Ibanez and Vox last night.

Ibanez RG1570


Close Up


Vox Valvetronix AD30


Yamaha Pacific I've had for like 15 years


A No name guitar I won from Marlboro, anyone have any idea what kind this is?

Posted by: Robin Oct 4 2007, 07:36 AM

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=4772&hl=post+pics+of+your+gear

Posted by: Ayen Oct 4 2007, 07:48 AM

Posted by: lost-jgs Oct 4 2007, 10:26 AM

Posted by: Nick325 Oct 4 2007, 10:34 AM

is the vox valvetronix 30 good?

Posted by: RobM Oct 5 2007, 12:00 AM

What happened to the rest of the posts in this thread? When I was last looking there were like 6 pages of replies, now all I see is 5 replies.

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 5 2007, 12:06 AM

Not the same as the original thread Rob. Robin's kindly posted a link to the original one above.

May be a good idea for Andrew to merge them if possible? Just an idea...

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: RobM Oct 5 2007, 12:13 AM

Oh wow, that had me totally confused. thanks for the heads up, other wise I would have never known.

Posted by: Amarok Oct 5 2007, 01:34 AM

Here is my Squier Standard Stratocaster

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 5 2007, 01:57 AM

Yessir! Merging the threads sir!

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 5 2007, 02:04 AM

Give that man a medal. Top show.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 5 2007, 02:05 AM

Super

Posted by: TheClansmanDK Oct 5 2007, 03:06 AM

At the moment i only got picture of my pedalboard but i will upload the guitars sometime.

It's Hamer 1981 steven s. signare model and 1978 Fender Lead I guitars.

Here is my board

Posted by: Robin Oct 5 2007, 03:14 AM

I have one distortion pedal

Posted by: TheClansmanDK Oct 5 2007, 03:16 AM

I would't worry Robin This took years to get all this, and besides i regret that i didnt invest many of the pedal money in for example a very good amp. All good comes in time

Cheerz, Alex

Posted by: MickeM Oct 5 2007, 03:18 AM

Ooops, your teddy bear is showing though you tried to stuff him into the cupboard.

Posted by: Robin Oct 5 2007, 03:22 AM

Ahh, I'm not worrying at all, I only have one pedal becuase I dont need more

I do have a multi effect board though, but the only thing I use on it is distortion anyway, and sometimes wah wah

Posted by: TheClansmanDK Oct 5 2007, 03:24 AM

I know excatly what you mean. The compressor, the delay, and OD-1 is favorites the rest are maybe for just 1 song in a set its just taking up room

Posted by: Robin Oct 5 2007, 04:12 AM

I've posted my electric guitars, amp etc. earlier in this thread. Time for some update.


My picks and slide.


"My" acoustics, 6 and 12 string. Technically its my dads, he bought them back in the 70's, but I use them several hours every day so I guess you could say its "our" guitars



My brand "new" guitar. I bought it really cheap from an old band mate of my dad. Its many years old, but barely used. I keep it in D standard tuning all the time, I use it for my band mostly.


My new fancy recording gear. Love it.


I dont get whats up with my ¤#!!@ camera, it only focuses on light spots, so some pictures kinda sucks.

Posted by: botoxfox Oct 5 2007, 05:07 AM

My stuff:

My Ibanez RG550MXXDY.

My Jackson RR5, wich I never use anymore.

My first guitar, an Ibanez GRX70.

My newest axe, an Ibanez RG321MH "Royal Blue", although it should be called Boring Blue IMO.

My POD.

My amp, a Marshall AVT100, wich I rarely use.

My trusty Peltors. Nothing to do with guitar playing, but I think they look cool, so I included them as well.

Posted by: Davidian Oct 5 2007, 11:20 PM

This is my guitar (the Flying V. It's an Ibanez VBT700) and a friend's guitar (Ibanez S4170AB-RVK)
Amp is a Line6 Spider III and friend's amp is Randall G3 RG75 (amps are not on the picture )

Posted by: botoxfox Oct 6 2007, 06:23 AM

I might have bought a VBT700 if it didn't have a painted neck.

Posted by: GrowingDown1 Oct 8 2007, 06:12 AM

This is me with my PRS Custom 22

This is my ESP LDT EC1000 Deluxe

This is my live effects setup

Posted by: botoxfox Oct 8 2007, 06:15 AM

Think you posted the wrong code man...

Posted by: Rob_g Oct 8 2007, 07:50 AM

This would be my new baby Its a Fender American Vintage 1957 Limmited Edition Commemorative Stratocaster
Heres some info on my strat http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0171957801


Now my 2 babies

My Mixer

My wanna be studio

One of my monitors

my pod

my Valve King

My crate

My sg by itself

Posted by: PacmanProductions Oct 8 2007, 08:37 AM

one of the most beautiful guitars i have seen in a while

Posted by: jammer91 Oct 8 2007, 11:45 PM

Crash, you own at taking pics... Are you a photographer?

Posted by: Pavel Oct 9 2007, 12:08 AM

You don't have to be a photographer to make good pics One of the things that is important is not to shake your camera while taking a pic

Posted by: Smikey2006 Oct 9 2007, 12:35 AM

Hey Rob G.. I just bought that same amp.. The Valve King Halfstack.. i love it don't you

Posted by: VinceG Oct 9 2007, 06:25 AM

My gear:

Posted by: MickeM Oct 9 2007, 07:29 AM

You got a Kustom, which model and is it good?
And whats your opinion on the Metal Muff?

Posted by: Pavel Oct 9 2007, 07:30 AM

What's that little silver FAB pedal? I've never seen it before...

Posted by: Rob_g Oct 9 2007, 08:18 AM

ya it sounds amazing. The only con is changing the tubes every 3-4 months when u play with it everyday. these days Im usin my crate for practicing and the valveking for gigs. Great amp though

Posted by: PacmanProductions Oct 9 2007, 08:54 AM

i think its an overdrive pedal, pavel

Posted by: VinceG Oct 9 2007, 10:12 AM

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Kustom-Quad-100DFX-Guitar-Combo-with-Digital-Effects?sku=481246

This is the Kustom amp I got. I bought it off guitar center for used for half a price ($249 usd) which is a great deal considering on how good this amp sounds when you run through your pedals. Personally, the gain is for more classic rock and blues, nothing harder. Its a more mid range kinda amp but it sounds warm like a tube. I heard it the clean breakes past half way which I could care less considering the fact that you dont have to bring it half way because it sounds loud enough in 2. I love it, deffinitley a hell of a buy considering on how much I paid for it. Plus it has Celestion 65's speakers which really sings. The only effects I use is the delay and reverbs the rest I are ok.

The only thing I could really complain about is that it doesnt come with a foot switch even when its new so think about that. I dont need it personally since all my effects run on clean but you decide. Try it out man, I love the tones in this amp. Heavy as hell though, running bout 58 pounds. No wheels too but me and my dad are thinking of putting some wheels on the buttom.

The Metal Muff is a great pedal. Its very versatile. Im using it on a Satch song atm called Ten Words. Its also deep enough to play any metal genre you can think of. I reviewed this pedal on gear review. Look on the last page.

Yes that FAB pavel is a really cheap overdrive pedal. Its good when you want to dirty up the sound on your distortion ala Hendrix. On its own, it sounds terrible but for $20 you cant go wrong.

Posted by: Francis Viviers Oct 10 2007, 03:41 PM

I used to own one of those but i wasn't to fond of the EMG pickups tho. It sounds HUGE tho

Posted by: Scott Gentzen Oct 10 2007, 09:50 PM

True.

If you don't know what you're doing, a steady hand and lots of light will help a lot. Actually, if you have enough light, the hand stability isn't as much of an issue than if it was darker.

If your photo comes out too bright, it's easy to darken it down later. It's hard to brighten a too-dark photo without making it look like crap. If you want mood lighting, you need to be real careful and know what your camera is capable of which is difficult without an expensive digital (or a not-so-expensive film) camera.

I could ramble on about this for a while so I'll stop now. I'd consider myself a photographer even though I've been slacking off the last couple of years trying to decide to stick with film or go digital.

Posted by: GrowingDown1 Oct 11 2007, 01:12 AM

Yeah I know what you mean Vivers. The EMG's are perfect for metal. I mean the high gain is just awesome and sonically they just rip. I think thats why metal players like them so much. When I bought that guitar back in 2001 I was playing a lot of metal so it kind of fit what I was doing. Although I still love this guitar (and play it daily) I prefer to use my PRS Custom 22 on a lot of the newer stuff Im doing. The Dragon II pickups in the PRS have a more bassy, almost creamy sound.

Thanks Pacman. When I bought that guitar back in 2001 I was actually in the Army and on deployment in Kosovo so when I ordered it I had never actually played it or seen it up close., except for in pictures (I know, I took a big chance). When I finally got it I was blown away by how much more beautiful it was in person. I also loved the high gain of the EMG 81's it came with. It took a bit of time to get used to the smaller neck but when I did I just fell in love with the guitar completely. I still play it daily.

Dude that Strat is beautiful. Im speechless.