stillwater
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I like Rahman. Don't know if he's still there though...
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premonition
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how much discount do u guys think I could get. The guitar should cost around 860$.
Plus wats the best way to bargain with the swee lee guys
Plus wats the best way to bargain with the swee lee guys
DoubleBlade
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pooo said:
not juz swee lee but almost any other store i enter in a shopping mall and it's really irritating.like as if u look like a previous customer who tried to steal smth from there.... :x
fibredrive
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its a typically singaporean dilemma. depends on what u wear and what u look like on that day i guess. if u look like a million dollars u'll be getting attention in a good way. if not, they won't really be bothered with you. if you look like u just came out of changi prison on special priviledge outing, they'll follow u so close it makes ur shadow look like its neglected.
been in all 3 situations before so i guess i can understand.
been in all 3 situations before so i guess i can understand.
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another glimpse of the upcoming LP-like Marty Friedman Ibanez signature guitar.
so gibson, are you going to sue? no offence, i own a gibson myself...
stillwater
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haha, u sure got a good sense of humour
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haha, u sure got a good sense of humour
:lol:
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some people find my attitude towards Gibson quite offensive, but i respect the guitars & basses- it's the people. no use starting a debate about it, it's been done before & it won't change them (the Gibson people) :roll:
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Gibson has a unique philosophy behind its instruments which stood the test of time, like Fender. however, it's one of the companies which lacks innovation (not that the current offerings are lousy) mainly because players still favour the time-proven design & tone. yes they do own the design copyright of the LP but a lawsuit for each & every LP-like guitar is absurd IMO. if it's a blatant copy then the lawsuit is a deserving discourse, however if other manufacturers took pains to differentiate their offerings, the legal entailment is simply implying a hidden agenda...
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with regards to Marty Friedman, maybe in 2 month's time, he'll appear magically in Singapore? maybe his plane took a wrong turn & ended up in Changi airport?
care to read between the lines? :roll:
care to read between the lines? :roll:
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maybe this'll answer that question... 8)
Yamaha RGX-520FZ
List: $730
Being a fan of (selected) Ibanez guitars, the new Yamaha RGX-520FZ screams Ibanez SZ520 rather blatantly. It’s no surprise if the 2 companies shared secrets between themselves to offer players a more affordable set neck guitar rather than being content with a certain licensed Gibson LP copies…
The RGX520 is a fine Chinese product, there’s no faulting the fit & finish, everything is tip-top but I have reservations on the nut. It looked well-cut but it doesn’t hold tuning well. I sincerely hope that a little graphite lubrication would do the trick.
The volume & tone pots are functional but it’s not as smooth as I expected them to be. The T-O-M bridge & tailpiece is a very rewarding pair if you are the type who employs vigorous palm movements. The tune-o-matic type component has smooth string saddles which is a very thoughtful inclusion. Traditional versions offer incised tips which is rather hazardous & uncomfortable for some of us. The elongated, individual tail end anchors each strings firmly to the body, the looks of which mirrors Ibanez’s monorail (trademark) type hardware.
If you aren’t accustomed to finished necks, steer clear of this RGX. The playing surface gets sticky rather quickly but it’s nothing overwhelming. The neck, conceptually is an attempt to equal Ibanez’s SZ profile if not surpassing it. Things look very familiar especially the volute behind the neck/ headstock joint area. The single fretboard marker again reeks the SZ’s ‘flame’ version. I find this flashy & very confusing, especially when the design spans prior to & beyond the 12th fret. The tuners are the most futuristic aspect of this guitar, they remind me very much of Jackson’s Roswell Rhoads. The grip design had me fumbling initially but rest assured that they are very functional albeit a little quirky. Up next: tone.
Very pleasant tones coming from this guitar however, it’s not too different from Ibanez’s Axis/ Powersound units, the pair have inclinations towards excessive treble. Despite being an alnico type, they sound high output with lots of harmonics on offer. Clean tones are clearly not this RGX’s forte, I only like the neck cleans, the bridge could have been better. The overall playing experience was accentuated by the all too familiar 25.5” scale length. The frets feel like medium jumbos but they handle bends & sweeps real well. Of course, no bad dressing or sharp edges to demerit the neck. However, the width would be excessive for some. The depth is also very Gibson rounded 50s-type but absolutely manageable as a whole. If you have short fingers like me, lethargy sets in early. The highlight of this neck IMO is the joint area, which sees a marked inclination on the set-in area, to allow easy access the upper frets. Smart move…
Looks like 2005 is a good year for Yamaha, with reference to this offering. My only gripe with this guitar is that it’s too similar to the Ibanez SZ520 physically & conceptually. Also, it feels rather synthetic, if only more Yamaha guitars possess the SG2000’s very organic feel. The RGX520FZ is another testimony to the progress in far eastern workmanship, only snobs would dismiss this guitar by virtue of its origin. It’s also competitively priced for a set-neck model. Ibanez SZ, meet your worthy competitor.
Yamaha RGX-520FZ
List: $730
Being a fan of (selected) Ibanez guitars, the new Yamaha RGX-520FZ screams Ibanez SZ520 rather blatantly. It’s no surprise if the 2 companies shared secrets between themselves to offer players a more affordable set neck guitar rather than being content with a certain licensed Gibson LP copies…
The RGX520 is a fine Chinese product, there’s no faulting the fit & finish, everything is tip-top but I have reservations on the nut. It looked well-cut but it doesn’t hold tuning well. I sincerely hope that a little graphite lubrication would do the trick.
The volume & tone pots are functional but it’s not as smooth as I expected them to be. The T-O-M bridge & tailpiece is a very rewarding pair if you are the type who employs vigorous palm movements. The tune-o-matic type component has smooth string saddles which is a very thoughtful inclusion. Traditional versions offer incised tips which is rather hazardous & uncomfortable for some of us. The elongated, individual tail end anchors each strings firmly to the body, the looks of which mirrors Ibanez’s monorail (trademark) type hardware.
If you aren’t accustomed to finished necks, steer clear of this RGX. The playing surface gets sticky rather quickly but it’s nothing overwhelming. The neck, conceptually is an attempt to equal Ibanez’s SZ profile if not surpassing it. Things look very familiar especially the volute behind the neck/ headstock joint area. The single fretboard marker again reeks the SZ’s ‘flame’ version. I find this flashy & very confusing, especially when the design spans prior to & beyond the 12th fret. The tuners are the most futuristic aspect of this guitar, they remind me very much of Jackson’s Roswell Rhoads. The grip design had me fumbling initially but rest assured that they are very functional albeit a little quirky. Up next: tone.
Very pleasant tones coming from this guitar however, it’s not too different from Ibanez’s Axis/ Powersound units, the pair have inclinations towards excessive treble. Despite being an alnico type, they sound high output with lots of harmonics on offer. Clean tones are clearly not this RGX’s forte, I only like the neck cleans, the bridge could have been better. The overall playing experience was accentuated by the all too familiar 25.5” scale length. The frets feel like medium jumbos but they handle bends & sweeps real well. Of course, no bad dressing or sharp edges to demerit the neck. However, the width would be excessive for some. The depth is also very Gibson rounded 50s-type but absolutely manageable as a whole. If you have short fingers like me, lethargy sets in early. The highlight of this neck IMO is the joint area, which sees a marked inclination on the set-in area, to allow easy access the upper frets. Smart move…
Looks like 2005 is a good year for Yamaha, with reference to this offering. My only gripe with this guitar is that it’s too similar to the Ibanez SZ520 physically & conceptually. Also, it feels rather synthetic, if only more Yamaha guitars possess the SG2000’s very organic feel. The RGX520FZ is another testimony to the progress in far eastern workmanship, only snobs would dismiss this guitar by virtue of its origin. It’s also competitively priced for a set-neck model. Ibanez SZ, meet your worthy competitor.
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What do u guys think of the RG470. How much will it cost? Below800$ ?
fibredrive
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wah piangz. i like the guitar. sighz. wish i can get...
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