GEAR news 2005
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sandking78
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Quite convincing. IMHO, the GT-2 is much better.
The Tri OD and GT2 are sonically the same devices. Tones are towards a more modern styling as compared to the Tri A.C.
In anycase, the Tri OD has been discontinued. Gain10 doesn't have it, and Sinamex stocks it. However, in Sinamex, its mor expensive than the Tri AC which IMO, is a better buy.
Cheerio!
Daniel
In anycase, the Tri OD has been discontinued. Gain10 doesn't have it, and Sinamex stocks it. However, in Sinamex, its mor expensive than the Tri AC which IMO, is a better buy.
Cheerio!
Daniel
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hofner said:
the last time i checked, the Black Beauty listed for $998...
the Epi black beauty isn't an accurate replica of the gibson version, if you are keen on the real thing. if you still insists on a 3-humbucker LP, i'd rather you check out the Epi Ace Frehley LP instead, which has a slightly slimmer neck & genuine trio of Dimarzio Super Distortion, but it retails for more than $1K. personally, any LP type guitar which exceeds $1K would only be worthy if it outperforms the Tokai version in terms of craftsmanship, feel & tone, otherwise, the Tokai would represent the best value-for-money LP copy in the market.
I wonder if davis will be bringing these tokai beauties ,...
http://www2.wbs.ne.jp/~tokai/lr30,lr40.htm
PRS inspired,... n i wonder how much humm,...
http://www2.wbs.ne.jp/~tokai/lr30,lr40.htm
PRS inspired,... n i wonder how much humm,...
sandking78
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I like this one.. List price $2300 USD..
Think got cheaper ones, but with laminate top..
sandking78
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I'm gassing for this one though..
Nik Huber Orca. Very PRS singlecut influenced.. But more Gibson Les Paul than PRS SC.. :?:
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hofner said:
what did you actually do to your 112 neck? maybe you'd like to share? yamaha's unfinished necks, like the ones in the RGZ/ Pacifica, are very playable IMO.
or in this case- what's your definition of a 'smooth' neck. i personally find finished necks (like Gibson's) very sticky, after prolonged playing, especially when you sweat. some people actually prefer this kinda feel, citing better grip as a preference.
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if you are still anticipating the Ibanez RGA, whose debut here is still unconfirmed, do refer to the Ishibashi Mail Order thread by stars, note that the RGA models are available 8)
thanks brother subversion...
heres the link to ibanez RGA http://www.excite.co.jp/world/engli...p/guitar/ibanez/index.htm&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2
RGA321F
ishibashi list price : 156,000
cost in SGD (before asking for discounts , inclusive of shipping and GST) : 2692.8
RGA121
ishibashi list price : 92,000
cost in SGD (same as above) : 1676.28
heres the link to ibanez RGA http://www.excite.co.jp/world/engli...p/guitar/ibanez/index.htm&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2
RGA321F
ishibashi list price : 156,000
cost in SGD (before asking for discounts , inclusive of shipping and GST) : 2692.8
RGA121
ishibashi list price : 92,000
cost in SGD (same as above) : 1676.28
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friends, if you are searching for that stingray-type tone & wouldn't mind having another brand name to it, the Ibanez RD500 is available for your consideration. tried it today & those Duncan/ Ibanez pickups are tasty, to think that i only plugged it into a Peavey Microbass... 8) List: $950
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friends, remember the RG450MH, a limited offering in mahogany? well, the maple fretboard version is now available. List: $1250. the pic you see above is the RG450MH but another version: sharktooth inlay + rosewood fretboard 8)
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OLP MM1
List: $395
Apologies in advance; this review doesn’t feature a new guitar. The OLP MM1 have been around since 2001, made it here late 2002 but back then, it didn’t stir any interests among the guitar community (not that I know of). Now that it has, it’s worth looking into…
If the outline of the MM1 is all too familiar to you, that’s because it’s a licensed copy of Music Man’s Axis, which was formerly known as the EVH model (no prizes for guessing what the acronym represents). The MM1 differs from the MM Axis by virtue of its vibrato unit- it’s not a genuine Floyd Rose locking article. It’s merely a uni-directional, non-locking unit which doesn’t upset the overall aesthetics too much.
Neck/ body
For a sub-$400 guitar, the MM1 means serious business as it features a one piece maple neck, yes you read that right. It’s something a Squier or the mid-priced Ibanez models wouldn’t feature- kudos OLP! The wood grade is also something to smile upon as it contains no blemishes or flaws that would ruin the class it exudes. The profile offered here is a hybrid one; an Ibanez width coupled with a rather fat, Gibson-esque depth. Everything about the neck is immaculately finished & fitted, the tuners are very functional, no nut choke upon tuning & frets are well fitted, no sharp burrs in sight, none pricked my fingers either. Shred fans, be informed that the frets here are the jumbo make but they feel very medium to me.
The basswood body sports a film top, not a wood laminate. This is merely a layer of paper depicting a quilted maple, glued onto the surface, a variation of Fender’s foto-flame which featured on selected Japanese models in 1996. The mass of the single cutaway body is complementary to the neck & the binding’s well done, no frayed strips anywhere along the edge. The dual humbuckers, single control knob & 3-way pickup toggle switch keeps things simple here. For accuracy’s sake, the truss rod adjustment is accessible at the pickup end of the neck, just like how Van Halen wanted it.
Tone/ Playability
So the zebra finished pickups are merely there for looks because the tone didn’t kill, but it’s not too brash sounding like the Ibanez models we know, with Powersound pickups on board. Predictably, these humbuckers excel under driven performance & sound rather lacking, clean. A tone knob would be useful to trim the unwanted high ends here, both in the bridge & in the neck.
The ‘jumbo’ frets feel thin & much effort is needed if you are the shred type contemplating to do 100km/h on the fretboard. Despite being a single cutaway electric, upper frets access is virtually unhindered, especially with the shaped heel to complement your stretchings. What I like most about this guitar is the clear manifestations of sweep arpeggios- every note rings true & uncluttered. If you wish to feel & hear the different voicing of a maple fretboard because all these while you have been fretting a rosewood one, the MM1 is a budget-friendly contender, definitely worth checking out.
Last say
The MM1 isn’t a stellar guitar, I hold the Ibanez SA120 in higher stead, considering they are both dual humbucking guitars aimed at the rock-inclined & the fact that the former is missing a tone knob. The strength of the MM1 lies in its well made neck & maple fretboard, which offers a brighter top end for you, especially when your EQ setting favours lots of bass. Also, it costs less than $400, a good $200 off the list price of the SA120. You are not worse off if you choose to invest in this OLP, however, if you think it’s a good representative of a typical Music Man guitar, then you are on the wrong track.
PS: If you can’t wait for some new OLPs to make it here come mid-June 2005, the remaining one at Davis is worth getting, it’s reasonably set up & has a very straight neck. Elsewhere, you’d read players whining about a poor, out-of-the-box set up when it comes to OLP units, be assured that this particular one isn’t near-dud at all.
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