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subversion: hhhmmm... is that SZ320 new?
ya, erm... what's wrong? is there something wrong with the sz320??
extremist : i may not be a fan of ibanez..but that is 1 sweet looking ibanez u got there..
thanks...
ichiro : which part of tampines u stay man..wanna try out that amp of yours..haha
imo this amp is not a realli great amp, if u wan to try it.. pm me... and i will reply u with the info...
ya, erm... what's wrong? is there something wrong with the sz320??
extremist : i may not be a fan of ibanez..but that is 1 sweet looking ibanez u got there..
thanks...
ichiro : which part of tampines u stay man..wanna try out that amp of yours..haha
imo this amp is not a realli great amp, if u wan to try it.. pm me... and i will reply u with the info...
DjThugs
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this is 1 really expensive epiphone les paul...wow...can get a gibson second hand man... http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Epiphone-Les...0QQihZ011QQcategoryZ15198QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
relinquish69
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nope but I've got a feeling that you are gonna tell us more about it 8)
for those disgusted by the green yamaha, you can skip this post. 
feedback,
nice to see that green yamaha! i've always been curious about that series.
a friend of mine bought that exact model from combo shop in '94 too. i haven't seen that friend in ages too.
shortly before he bought that guitar, i bought its 'sister' model, the YG821DMR, and i'm still loving it today.
it's interesting that the green one is called RGZ820R in the ad, because it's known as the YG820DR too. however, i believe it's really the same guitar, but different names for different regions (US vs Japan). the YG821DMR is also known as the RGX821DMR.
could you maybe check the back of the headstock and look for a small transparent sticker for the exact model number?
however, i believe your guitar may be made in taiwan instead. just guessing though. check the guitar's back, near the bottom strap button, and you may find a small note of the manufacturer's info.
from what i know, the YG821DMR was worth about US$1000. so all of us definitely got a steal at the combo sale more than 10 years ago.
stock YG820DR and YG821DMR side by side..
YG820DR:
- 22 frets
- basswood body
- maple neck & rosewood board
- HH (5-way switch)
- control is only volume
- green dots (very cool)
- green plaid
- inverted headstock
- not sure about the neck joint style
YG821DMR:
- 24 frets (20-24 partially scalloped)
- sycamore & alder body
- maple neck & maple board
- HSH (5-way switch)
- controls are volume & tone
- abalone dots
- gentle sunburst
- inverted headstock
- rounded and recessed neck joint style
i think the trem is the weak link for both guitars, as it's the TRS-Pro. quite unpredictable. it can be very serviceable for massive whammy abuse sometimes, but yet it can drop the ball pretty badly once in a while, causing retunes. thinking of dropping in a gotoh there one day.
whoa, pretty indulgent post by now.
to sum it up, i believe both guitars sound great.
feedback,
nice to see that green yamaha! i've always been curious about that series.
a friend of mine bought that exact model from combo shop in '94 too. i haven't seen that friend in ages too.
shortly before he bought that guitar, i bought its 'sister' model, the YG821DMR, and i'm still loving it today.
it's interesting that the green one is called RGZ820R in the ad, because it's known as the YG820DR too. however, i believe it's really the same guitar, but different names for different regions (US vs Japan). the YG821DMR is also known as the RGX821DMR.
could you maybe check the back of the headstock and look for a small transparent sticker for the exact model number?
however, i believe your guitar may be made in taiwan instead. just guessing though. check the guitar's back, near the bottom strap button, and you may find a small note of the manufacturer's info.
from what i know, the YG821DMR was worth about US$1000. so all of us definitely got a steal at the combo sale more than 10 years ago.
stock YG820DR and YG821DMR side by side..
YG820DR:
- 22 frets
- basswood body
- maple neck & rosewood board
- HH (5-way switch)
- control is only volume
- green dots (very cool)
- green plaid
- inverted headstock
- not sure about the neck joint style
YG821DMR:
- 24 frets (20-24 partially scalloped)
- sycamore & alder body
- maple neck & maple board
- HSH (5-way switch)
- controls are volume & tone
- abalone dots
- gentle sunburst
- inverted headstock
- rounded and recessed neck joint style
i think the trem is the weak link for both guitars, as it's the TRS-Pro. quite unpredictable. it can be very serviceable for massive whammy abuse sometimes, but yet it can drop the ball pretty badly once in a while, causing retunes. thinking of dropping in a gotoh there one day.
whoa, pretty indulgent post by now.
to sum it up, i believe both guitars sound great.
haha---- maybe i m your long lost friend with the ugly green guitar ----
Among all , my guitar in term of playability and sound ( incredible sustain) ,stable tone, Versatile sound -
- I still find that this is the best.
Only the colour which really is a turn off by some . - but i find it rather cool.
Mod on the guitar - EMG 81(bridge) and EMG 85 (Neck) + a booster.
Mine is the MADE in JAPAN mode - ($450 for a japan guitar) -due to blues stop endorsing the guitar - from what i heard from bezz
Which let me come to think off the guitar now are really over price .
during the mid 90"
Made in Korean cost around less then $500
Made in Japan around $1.2k to $1.5 ( which you can get a very good guitar)
I dont really play with the tremolo bar - due to the basswood body - too soft to handle extreme play -
but i find it more stable then my new Ibanez RG
Return in tune when really push the arm all the way down and up
As for the ibanez - rather i find it goes out off tune.
Basswood (Tilia americana):
This is a lighter weight wood normally producing Strat® bodies under 4 lbs. The color is white, but often has nasty green mineral streaks in it. This is a closed-grain wood, but it can absorb a lot of finish. This is not a good wood for clear finishes since there is little figure. It is quite soft, and does not take abuse well. Sound-wise, Basswood has a nice, growley, warm tone with good mids. A favorite tone wood for shredders in the 80s since its defined sound cuts through a mix well.
http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/options/options_bodywoods.cfm
22 frets
- basswood body
- maple neck & rosewood board
- HH (3-way switch)
- control is only volume
- green dots (very cool)
- green plaid
- inverted headstock
- neck joint style - screw
Among all , my guitar in term of playability and sound ( incredible sustain) ,stable tone, Versatile sound -
- I still find that this is the best.
Only the colour which really is a turn off by some . - but i find it rather cool.
Mod on the guitar - EMG 81(bridge) and EMG 85 (Neck) + a booster.
Mine is the MADE in JAPAN mode - ($450 for a japan guitar) -due to blues stop endorsing the guitar - from what i heard from bezz
Which let me come to think off the guitar now are really over price .
during the mid 90"
Made in Korean cost around less then $500
Made in Japan around $1.2k to $1.5 ( which you can get a very good guitar)
I dont really play with the tremolo bar - due to the basswood body - too soft to handle extreme play -
but i find it more stable then my new Ibanez RG
Return in tune when really push the arm all the way down and up
As for the ibanez - rather i find it goes out off tune.
Basswood (Tilia americana):
This is a lighter weight wood normally producing Strat® bodies under 4 lbs. The color is white, but often has nasty green mineral streaks in it. This is a closed-grain wood, but it can absorb a lot of finish. This is not a good wood for clear finishes since there is little figure. It is quite soft, and does not take abuse well. Sound-wise, Basswood has a nice, growley, warm tone with good mids. A favorite tone wood for shredders in the 80s since its defined sound cuts through a mix well.
http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/options/options_bodywoods.cfm
22 frets
- basswood body
- maple neck & rosewood board
- HH (3-way switch)
- control is only volume
- green dots (very cool)
- green plaid
- inverted headstock
- neck joint style - screw
with all due respect about what you "heard", it's still better to check the facts, especially if it's verifiable by looking on the guitar itself. i was also told a few things which i found out later to be untrue – after i checked with the original manufacturers.
not that the info will change our subjective view on the guitar's sound or playability, but at least we can contribute to a pool of verified info for others who may need it in the future. eg, claims like "MIJ" just to upvalue a sale.
sorry for going OT. more pics, please.
not that the info will change our subjective view on the guitar's sound or playability, but at least we can contribute to a pool of verified info for others who may need it in the future. eg, claims like "MIJ" just to upvalue a sale.
sorry for going OT. more pics, please.
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