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Farewell Gmc, I Am Leaving This Site..., 3,5 years - it was one hell of a ride!

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Nov 30 2010, 10:19 PM
Nov 30 2010, 10:19 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Guys and Gals I am sorry to announce that I will no longer visit this homepage. I can't afford the new subscription price as a university student and my free Most Valued Contributer Account is not going to be prolongued because it seems my helpfull activity has decreased (ofcourse I think diffrent but I don't make the decisions arround here). Without an active subscription and the acknowledgment of my dedication for this site and it's Users I best spend my time on my band and my studies in the future... I have discovered this site when I was just playing guitar for a year an even back then this site offered me everything I needed to become a better guitarist. Kristofer encouraged me to work my way to the top. I learned my first scales from Andrews theory lessons. I learned my fist solo from Gabriels rock lessons. I aquired my sweeping technique from Pavel. I was inspired countless times by Muris increbdible playing. Ivan polished my blues improvisation skills. Trond and Lian made me work on my metal chops until they were tight as hell. I participated in quite a number of colaborations and I recorded myself on camera playing some of the first REC takes. I saw this page expand and grow with all it's ups and downs. I saw instructors come and go, I have experienced an active forum and a forum with only a few posts a day. I wrote over 3000 answers into the forum. The best and friendliest forum on the whole internet possibly. Every question I had was answered by the guys from the forum. There isn't a quesiton about Metal The Uncreator doesn't know. MickeM was the one who taught me the first things on my way to becoming a gear freak. Chast was the first German member of my age. Superize inspired me with his countless REC takes and KaznieNL was my partner in crime when we battled against each other in the GMC competitions^^. Oh yeah I won two competitions over the years: wiki writers and GMC improvement contest. Both effect pedals I won are still on my pedalboard During my time with GMC I became a better guitar player; faster than with any other help may it be a guitar teacher or with books. I aquired skills that made others drop their jaws and I was able to join a band as a lead guitarist. Now I am playing live shows, I write complete songs and all of that because of this great site. And I auqired knwoledge. Throuh testing, reading, buying and selling guitars and amps, through reviews and opinions from other members and through do it yourself research. After a while I was able to give good and well funded advice on any kind of gear and equipment based on personal experience. It is in fact that quite a lot of GMCers bought their guitar stuff after MY advice, ranging from string gauges to full blow tube amps and expensive guitars, and not once I heard someone complain that it wasn't exactly what they wanted!!! I earned the nickname pickup-guru because I aquired a wide range of knowledge on the subject so that I was able to help a lot of GMCers (and Instructors) with retrofitting their guitars with the pickups that were right for them. I might look into the board or an interesting lesson occasionally but I won't be posting anymore. Thanks GMC and all you Guys, it was a wonderfull time! Goodbye 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: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

Nielzsz View Member Profile	Nov 30 2010, 10:38 PM
Nov 30 2010, 10:38 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 163 Joined: 15-September 10 From: Netherlands	Wauw, what a great story... Its really sad to see your go. I didnt know you that well, but your answers in topics were always good! I hope you rock your way trough university! 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! --------------------

del-4fr53e3 View Member Profile	Nov 30 2010, 10:44 PM
Nov 30 2010, 10:44 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 1.940 Joined: 18-January 09	I understand your decision well, and its sad to see you leave. Best of luck with your future and your band. Makes me wonder what the future here looks like. Ive been here for almost two years, and its never been this slow. 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 Sollesnes: Nov 30 2010, 10:56 PM

Crazy_Diamond View Member Profile	Nov 30 2010, 11:06 PM
Nov 30 2010, 11:06 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 897 Joined: 28-November 06 From: Montreal, Canada	I can't believe it Zakk but I understand your decision. I'm a University student and money is tight for me at the moment and i have taught about leaving GMC also. I hope everything goes well for you in the future and you are going to leave a big hole of expertise and dedications to this forum. I can also confirm that you have answered quite a lot of questions I had in the past and I'm still to this day satisfied with your past advices. Good luck with your life Zakk, it was a privilege to meet you on this forum. 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 Youtube Channel

Marek Rojewski View Member Profile	Nov 30 2010, 11:56 PM
Nov 30 2010, 11:56 PM	Experienced Guitar Lord Posts: 1.671 Joined: 26-May 08 From: Lodz, Poland	Sad to see You go, I think You were as helpful as always, just had not so much space to prove it, because of the whole "slowdown". Good luck in the future! 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 Youtube channel My three lyrics: Paintings; Jester; Tiny Arrow

Berglmir View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 12:39 AM
Dec 1 2010, 12:39 AM	GMC:er Posts: 384 Joined: 30-December 08 From: Vienna/Austria	This IS sad...really sad as I was one of the members here who appreciated your feedback immensely. As far as I understand it the access to the forum is not linked to an active subscription. So I think if YOU really wanted to you could still be an active member of the forum.....a situation I would really enjoy! See you round and wish you all the best! Berglmir 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!

SensE View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 02:00 AM
Dec 1 2010, 02:00 AM	GMC:er Posts: 508 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Wichita, USA	Hey dude ! Thank you for the contribution. I have had advice from you and I guarantee you will be missed ! 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!

Praetorian View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 02:08 AM
Dec 1 2010, 02:08 AM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	I'll miss our Strat vs. Les Paul debates bro! Sorry to see you go...but in these tough times, we do what we must. Take care! 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

kahall View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 03:15 AM
Dec 1 2010, 03:15 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 989 Joined: 21-March 07 From: Springfield Missouri USA	Oh no. What am I going to do when I need to know which wire goes where on a new pick up install? Thanks for all the help and good luck. 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! -------------------- Had a guitar hanging, just about waist high, and we are going to play these things until the day we die.

maharzan View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 04:03 AM
Dec 1 2010, 04:03 AM	Veteran Guitar Lord Posts: 2.381 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Kathmandu	This is sad news Zakk but on the other hand, times change. You gotta focus on what you love to do. Good Luck with your new projects. We will definitely miss your awesome advices on gears. Cheers! 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! -------------------- Checkout my YouTube & my band Nissim's YouTube channels.

Mudbone View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 07:58 AM
Dec 1 2010, 07:58 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.750 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA	Sad to see you go ZakkWylde. I've seen you posting on most gear related stuff recently, so I don't understand how you could be accused of decreased activity. The forum has slowed down significantly since I've joined not too long ago, so I guess your posts overall have decreased as well as a consequence. Anyways, best of luck dude. Auf Wiedersehen mein Freund Deutsche (sorry if I butchered 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! -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000

Rik Veldhuizen View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 08:23 AM
Dec 1 2010, 08:23 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 253 Joined: 27-July 07 From: Netherlands	sad to see you go..! We've been here equally long, but you have far outpost me . Good luck with everything... 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!

Shime View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 10:24 AM
Dec 1 2010, 10:24 AM	GMC:er Posts: 92 Joined: 11-August 09 From: Flanders, Belgium	Hey man, sad to see you go. But do you really HAVE to? Why not come back as an instructor? Anyway, thanks for all the great advice and best of luck with everything you do! Shime 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!

Vaidya View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 11:39 AM
Dec 1 2010, 11:39 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 300 Joined: 31-July 10 From: Chennai, India	That is really sad man.You answered all my gear related questions better than anybody else.I would be happy even if i know 1/10th of what you do. I am sure that many will agree with me that your presence will be missed. All the best for the future. 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! --------------------

audiopaal View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 11:41 AM
Dec 1 2010, 11:41 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Hey Zakk, best of luck to you I cannot believe you would loose your MVC title!? You always have great advice, and I always enjoy reading your posts. Sad to see you go, but that's how it is.. I wish you all the best mate, and if you wanna stay in touch, send me a PM 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!

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 03:59 PM
Dec 1 2010, 03:59 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Say it isn't so! I really appreciate your input in the forums Zakk. Please come back soon 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! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 05:03 PM
Dec 1 2010, 05:03 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Thanks a for all the warm words guys. I am gone but I am not out of this world, just drop me a PM if there is anything I can help with! 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: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

thefireball View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 05:31 PM
Dec 1 2010, 05:31 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 4.537 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas	Nooooo!! Well, I understand your decision. I will miss you. you helped me out a lot. Take care buddy! Good luck with those studies. 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! -------------------- YouTube - A Place For Melodic Guitarists Instagram - Behind the Music Analyzed Within - My Christian Metal Band

MickeM View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 06:21 PM
Dec 1 2010, 06:21 PM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	Sorry to see you go, hope to see you back soon or that you reconcider and decide to stick to the forum at least. 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 bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

kaznie_NL View Member Profile	Dec 1 2010, 07:24 PM
Dec 1 2010, 07:24 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands	That sucks man! I loved your gear posts and frankly you were the one guy I trusted when I had questions about pickups or gear in general. Thanks for mentioning me as your partner in crime. I guess I should thank you for sending me a text about winning (or not winning) a competition and helping me out with the fitting of a new pickup in my Ibanez! I also would like to mention something for the GMC staff: Giving ZakkWylde a free membership will cost you guys Nothing, whereas the site's value definately rises! Members like ZakkWylde have supported GMC through multiple years and have shown to be more loyal then most instructors! They are also an added value to the forums, which might be GMC's most important source. My point: Giving ZakkWylde (but not only him) a free membership contributes to GMC. It's extremely cost efficient since the costs are €0,- and the wins are an unvaluable enhancement of GMC in total. The fact that I do get free subscription for my wiki work, whereas ZakkWylde doesn't seems prety unfair. I do my duties in the wiki and he does his in the forums. I gues his contributions might even be worth more! I want to ask the GMC staff to think about this and maybe do something back to the super loyal members of the community. This isn't only ZakkWylde, but also Superize, tonymiro, audiopaal, MickeM, fkalich, TheUncreator, Skennington, Smells (Chris Evans), OrganizedConfusion, Mattacuk, Eat-sleep-andJam, botoxfox, lcsdds, JVM and Tolek and probably even a few more whom I'm forgetting atm. Please... 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 kaznie_NL: Dec 1 2010, 07:25 PM -------------------- My YouTube Channel Here My Rec Takes Here --- GEAR --- Ibanez SA08LTD2 BAR Vox AD50VT Pod Farm Line 6 Pod Studio GX El Cheapo Strat Dunlop Slide Korg Toneworks AX5G

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