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OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 05:25 PM
Feb 26 2008, 05:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	So I've decided I'm gonna buy a custom guitar to cheer me up and it's going to be good. Oh yes it is But I'm a bit stuck as I don't know what works well with what. So that's where the great GMC community come in. I want it in natural Sitka Spruce with a straight through neck. Sitka Spruce looks like this. I don't want a Carbon graphite neck however. I want it to go straight through. Will this be alright firstly using Sitka Spruce to do this and what fingerboard do you think will fit well looks wise with this style wood. I'm having it natural. I asked for Ebony but maybe Maple will fit better with this? Or Sitka Spruce finger board also? I want to have 24 frets but that shouldn't be a problem. Also I'd love a Floyd Rose on it or would that ruin it? Should I just get a Gibson SG style system with no whammy or vibrato system? I want this to be perfect 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 Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Spreedmaster View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 05:32 PM
Feb 26 2008, 05:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 268 Joined: 15-August 07 From: Ireland	You're ordering a custom? Didn't you say you havent payed off your caparison? 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! -------------------- ''It is not herasy, and I will not repent'' Guitars:B.C. Rich WMD SOB with EMG 81/85s and Afterburner B.C. Rich green acrylic ice Mockingbird with Rockfield Mafia/Fat ass Black Peavy Rotor EX ESP LTD DV200 with an irongear hammerhead in the bridge Gear: Marshall MG15DFX POD 2.0 Dunlop crybaby Behringer UM300 Danelectro FAB metal Biyang DS-7 Behringer EQ700

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 05:33 PM
Feb 26 2008, 05:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	QUOTE (Spreedmaster @ Feb 26 2008, 04:32 PM) You're ordering a custom? Didn't you say you havent payed off your caparison? It's a weird one. I got the Caparison when I didn';t have much money on finance. I could actually pay the Caparison off now in one but I'd still have to pay the additional interest whether I pay it off now or in 20 months so I'm buying a new custom guitar as a one off payment and paying for the Caparison at 80 pound per month I think this custom will make me happy as only I will have one like it and I'll play it every day and never let it leave my sight 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 OrganisedConfusion: Feb 26 2008, 05:35 PM -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

SLASH91 View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 06:11 PM
Feb 26 2008, 06:11 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana	Definitely need a floyd. I'm not really sure about the wood though. BTW, is it a Parker custom shop? 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 SLASH91: Feb 26 2008, 06:13 PM -------------------- "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :)

Spreedmaster View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 07:52 PM
Feb 26 2008, 07:52 PM	GMC:er Posts: 268 Joined: 15-August 07 From: Ireland	QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Feb 26 2008, 04:33 PM) It's a weird one. I got the Caparison when I didn';t have much money on finance. I could actually pay the Caparison off now in one but I'd still have to pay the additional interest whether I pay it off now or in 20 months so I'm buying a new custom guitar as a one off payment and paying for the Caparison at 80 pound per month I think this custom will make me happy as only I will have one like it and I'll play it every day and never let it leave my sight Well if it keeps you from giving up the guitar go for 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! -------------------- ''It is not herasy, and I will not repent'' Guitars:B.C. Rich WMD SOB with EMG 81/85s and Afterburner B.C. Rich green acrylic ice Mockingbird with Rockfield Mafia/Fat ass Black Peavy Rotor EX ESP LTD DV200 with an irongear hammerhead in the bridge Gear: Marshall MG15DFX POD 2.0 Dunlop crybaby Behringer UM300 Danelectro FAB metal Biyang DS-7 Behringer EQ700

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 08:00 PM
Feb 26 2008, 08:00 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	QUOTE (SLASH91 @ Feb 26 2008, 05:11 PM) Definitely need a floyd. I'm not really sure about the wood though. BTW, is it a Parker custom shop? Good god no lol Parker Custom using Sitka Spruce is 7000 pound lol I'm getting it off of the same guy that did Muris' 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! -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:07 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:07 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Good thinking, that MK Guitars are really great! 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! :)

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:12 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:12 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	QUOTE (Milenkovic Ivan @ Feb 26 2008, 08:07 PM) Good thinking, that MK Guitars are really great! Do you know if all through neck Sitka Spruce is wise Ivan or not? And what fingerboard do you think would go well with 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! -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Tjchep View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:24 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:24 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.084 Joined: 16-October 07 From: United States, CT	Why not get a 7 String guitar? I know 7 string is always related to heavy metal and stuff, but it really opens up new doors to your playing, with extended scales, extended chords and obviously great for heavier stuff. Much more versitile. Check out http://www.carvinguitars.com/. And if you do look into 7 strings. Definatly get a maple or ebony board, just for some extra clarity. 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 Tjchep: Feb 26 2008, 09:25 PM -------------------- Check out my playing here - https://www.youtube.com/user/tjchep

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:26 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:26 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	QUOTE (Tjchep @ Feb 26 2008, 08:24 PM) Why not get a 7 String guitar? I know 7 string is always related to heavy metal and stuff, but it really opens up new doors to your playing, with extended scales, extended chords and obviously great for heavier stuff. Much more versitile. Check out http://www.carvinguitars.com/. Why does everybody assume I'm a big metal fan lol. I'm getting sitka spruce because it is a great blues, funk and jazz guitar which is what I enjoy the most. I really don't like 7 string guitars. I don't like 5 string or 6 string basses also. I do like metal but I'm far from a big metal fan. I'm getting the Chuck Schuldiner Stealth for the metal anyway 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 OrganisedConfusion: Feb 26 2008, 09:27 PM -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Tjchep View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:49 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.084 Joined: 16-October 07 From: United States, CT	QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Feb 26 2008, 09:26 PM) Why does everybody assume I'm a big metal fan lol. I'm getting sitka spruce because it is a great blues, funk and jazz guitar which is what I enjoy the most. I really don't like 7 string guitars. I don't like 5 string or 6 string basses also. I do like metal but I'm far from a big metal fan. I'm getting the Chuck Schuldiner Stealth for the metal anyway I didn't assume that, I was just saying, 7 strings can be used for alot more than just metal. . But If you don't like them then I'll let that be. What kinda amp do you have mate? An amazing amp + effects might do a bit better for you. 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 playing here - https://www.youtube.com/user/tjchep

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:51 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	QUOTE (Tjchep @ Feb 26 2008, 08:49 PM) I didn't assume that, I was just saying, 7 strings can be used for alot more than just metal. . But If you don't like them then I'll let that be. What kinda amp do you have mate? An amazing amp + effects might do a bit better for you. I have a Marshall JCM800 half stack An original 80's one 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 Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Tjchep View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:57 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:57 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.084 Joined: 16-October 07 From: United States, CT	QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Feb 26 2008, 09:51 PM) I have a Marshall JCM800 half stack An original 80's one I don't know. You already have a new guitar on the way, If I were you I would definatly go for a new setup. Probably like a Mesa boogie mark VI or triaxis with g-force. It will give you alot more different sounds than a guitar alone will. 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 playing here - https://www.youtube.com/user/tjchep

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:58 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:58 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	QUOTE (Tjchep @ Feb 26 2008, 08:57 PM) I don't know. You already have a new guitar on the way, If I were you I would definatly go for a new setup. Probably like a Mesa boogie mark VI or triaxis with g-force. It will give you alot more different sounds than a guitar alone will. I don't like Mesa Amps. If I went for an amp I'd go for a Fender '65 Twin Reverb but it's more than the guitar costs. 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 Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

g-forcelover View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 09:59 PM
Feb 26 2008, 09:59 PM	GMC:er Posts: 630 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Wilmington	QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Feb 26 2008, 03:51 PM) I have a Marshall JCM800 half stack An original 80's one i hate you your so lucky!!!!!!!!! marshall is the best!!! 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 tripped and broke my guitar's neck. :(

Charvel View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 10:07 PM
Feb 26 2008, 10:07 PM	GMC:er Posts: 19 Joined: 19-January 08	Here'll you'll find some informations about bolt on and set necks: Necks I'd go with the Bolt on Neck. If it's done good, it can sound better than a set one (set one's are usually cheaper!). The Bolt Neck can give you that "twang" sound and your guitar will sound brighter, which is extremely good for funk and blues. And here another one about woods: Woods Maple necks are good for blues, mahagony and ebony is good for Jazz, since it'll give you a deeper and fatter sound. But you decide, just read the article and you will know what you want... Do you really need the floyd rose? A Hard Tail will give you more sustain, but again, there are also tremolo guitars (Strat) that sound great (even better than a hard tail) for blues. Hard tail is more for Jazz, and a smoother, allround sound. 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!

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 10:10 PM
Feb 26 2008, 10:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	Cool. I'll give it a read. Thanks. 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 Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Tjchep View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 10:10 PM
Feb 26 2008, 10:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.084 Joined: 16-October 07 From: United States, CT	QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Feb 26 2008, 09:58 PM) I don't like Mesa Amps. If I went for an amp I'd go for a Fender '65 Twin Reverb but it's more than the guitar costs. Ahh just an example. But whatever makes you happy . Good luck though, sitka spruce is an amazing wood. Very original too. (As far as guitar woods go) 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 playing here - https://www.youtube.com/user/tjchep

audiopaal View Member Profile	Feb 26 2008, 10:26 PM
Feb 26 2008, 10:26 PM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Hell yeah! Good for you man I'm thinking of ordering a guitar from him as well, looking at specs now Let me now what you get and progress 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!

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