Hie.. new user needs some guitar insights~!
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edder
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becareful of bringing amps back into msia. Some have done it successfully but they CAN tax you and last I heard is 50%. How true this number is I'm not too sure but you'd prolly be able to get some hands on advise from the good people of www.jamtank.com
guitars, effects etc can be hand carried thro without problems. Amps... a whole different ballgame and depending on how lucky you are on that particular day. of course you also know about the "duit kopi" but lets not go there.
guitars, effects etc can be hand carried thro without problems. Amps... a whole different ballgame and depending on how lucky you are on that particular day. of course you also know about the "duit kopi" but lets not go there.
AgingYouth
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apa itu "duit kopi"???
AgingYouth
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Not
???edder said:
AgingYouth
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edder said:
IT?
IT = Information Technology?
IT = Flanger Hoax (with the Rock thrown in and a Holiest Grail to round it off)?
Yesssshhh, pul--eeaazzeee...
part_time_idiot
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Well the H1 is good, was deffinitely eyeing and dreaming on getting one, but its almost sin$500 extra on top of the MIJ. (*could probably cost me a good amp) Was thinking that the MIJ would be a good choice, since its less costly and heard that its a bang for bucks.
I ve never been to s'pore before, I would like to go there to get those guitars though. But purchasing there would be much of a hassle. Shall there be any problem i ll have to get my bums back there again. :roll:
My idea of a guitar would be something that i wont outgrow in 1yr or less. But i need to conserve my spending too, since overspending will cost me to pay less on a good amp.
-Another question, is there anyway to change a humbucker of a HSS to single coil without leaving an awkward spacing or gap of a humbucker there? and Most importantly will there be any difference in the wiring and circuit to convert a humbucker to a single coil??
-One more, how do i check if a MIJ is a genuine one? and if any of the fender guitar is a genuine one (*in cases of purchasing from another person.)
I ve never been to s'pore before, I would like to go there to get those guitars though. But purchasing there would be much of a hassle. Shall there be any problem i ll have to get my bums back there again. :roll:
My idea of a guitar would be something that i wont outgrow in 1yr or less. But i need to conserve my spending too, since overspending will cost me to pay less on a good amp.
-Another question, is there anyway to change a humbucker of a HSS to single coil without leaving an awkward spacing or gap of a humbucker there? and Most importantly will there be any difference in the wiring and circuit to convert a humbucker to a single coil??
-One more, how do i check if a MIJ is a genuine one? and if any of the fender guitar is a genuine one (*in cases of purchasing from another person.)
part_time_idiot said:
Hi ...ermm.. idiot. (errm... pardon me, but that's your nick, right?) :lol:
Highway1 is NOT always more expensive than MIJ Fenders. Maybe you only talk about the lowest grade MIJ. There's a lot more MIJ Fenders that is about the same or even more expensive than Highway1.
So it's really pointless to tell that Highway1 is more expensive or cheaper than MIJs.
Go browse Ishibashi website. You'll see a lot more variety of MIJ Fenders.
part_time_idiot
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how do u quote other user's entry? :?
anyway popeye if u haven read properly, the MIJ i refer to is the one i had tested in one shop. So according to the price it is less expensive than the H1.
i cant find the model i saw in ishibashi website. Its a HSS and there isnt any in tht website. Crapz. gotta go test again.
I saw a 2nd hand Fender 50's on sale. I wonder if its reliable? kinda risky buying 2nd hand stuff if i dun know how to test it properly. Its selling at half price i think.. RM1800/sin$783 :roll:
thanx for ur advice anyway.
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thor666
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part_time_idiot said:-Another question, is there anyway to change a humbucker of a HSS to single coil without leaving an awkward spacing or gap of a humbucker there? and Most importantly will there be any difference in the wiring and circuit to convert a humbucker to a single coil??
-One more, how do i check if a MIJ is a genuine one? and if any of the fender guitar is a genuine one (*in cases of purchasing from another person.)
ur best bet would be to use single-coil sized humbuckers (eg Seymour Duncan lil 59, JB-Jr, Dimarzio VV series for strats, Cruisers, Choppers). Not all guitars are Humbucker routed at the bridge. You could ask the shop whether they do, and see if they're willing to take off the pickguard to check the routing.
In any case if you want a full humbucker, you'll have to route humbucker cavity on the bridge, and change your pickguard (DIY, drilling existing pickguard not really recommended. A pickguard is likely to be cheaper than doing that anyway.) So single coil sized hums are probably your best bet.
If you're purchasing from another person, ask for the serial number of the guitar (for MIM, MIA strats) and the model of the guitar. For Jap, a bit hard to check... again look for serial number. For any guitar, check the headstock and see if it looks geninue.
If the seller has changed parts inside, it's unlikely u can find out (unless he's so willing to open up the guitar inside.) If he changed the body, you can't really tell unless u're pretty familiar with strats already. I would think it's a risk you have to take buying 2ndhand.
Most people don't go to the extent of changing to cheat people though, you should be fine checking the serial and the model specs.
detroit_red
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Anyone know jap strat cheapest at G77 how much? Actually i was in love with a black strat with maple fretboard but Luther ah, sell ready never bring in for sooooo long... kek sim ...
