Starting out big

[matthew_1004]

Well, from what I think squirrel, you don't need to buy such a expensive gear if you're still new to guitar. However, if you really serious in guitar,then go for it otherwise you would just be wasting your money.

You may want to consider a Epiphone Les Paul or Epiphone LP Custom. As for the amps, try out a solid-state or a good modelling amp first. If you live in HDB/Condo, buying a tube amp may not be worth it as you can't maximise the full potential of your amp.

Tube amps have to be cranked up to full volume to sound good as the tubes need to be heated up.

For a start, maybe you can take a look at the Peavey Vypyr series as their amps are quite good as they offer MANY different effects and amp tones. It is a modelling amp but its quite good as they have a lot of features in them. It is also better as you don't have to buy pedals and effects YET as most of them are included in the amp.

The link to the Peavey Vypyr> http://www.peavey.com/products/Vypyr/index.cfm

Check them out.

 

[Plastic]

Well, from what I think squirrel, you don't need to buy such a expensive gear if you're still new to guitar. However, if you really can afford it, then go for it otherwise it would just be wasting your money.

If you really can afford it go for it, but if you can't, then how you waste your money??

 

[MutantBanana]

[QUOTE=matthew_1004

Get a THD Hotplate

 

[matthew_1004]

LOL! Yeah, thanks for the tip Plastic!

 

[matthew_1004]

Getting a THD hotplate is not a bad idea for a tube amp but remember it will be more expensive as tube amps are generally more expensive and need more maintenance. You may have to change the tubes once in awhile. The THD hotplates won't be cheap too, I think......

 

[User X]

Getting a THD hotplate is not a bad idea for a tube amp but remember it will be more expensive as tube amps are generally more expensive and need more maintenance. You may have to change the tubes once in awhile. The THD hotplates won't be cheap too, I think......

Hotplates arent cheap, but cant TS just get a 5-15w tube amp like the blackstar HT-5 combo which arent too loud at all and perfect for room use. Like I posted earlier, no need for a 50w tube amp or a full stack. Therefoer, TS can get a tube if he wants.

 

[squirrel]

If you really can afford it go for it, but if you can't, then how you waste your money??

hahahaha ipod touch eh

 

[Breen]

About Gibson quality, well...... they have kinda diminished over the past 10 years. Personal opinion.

A Les Paul Custom is like a Jaguar XF-R? maybe a James Tyler Studio Elite is a Aston Vanquish, and a Ibanez Prestige is a Nissan 370Z. Bare with me....

Its good you start out from the Ford Capris, Minis, Subaru STIs first ya' know? I mean, even Shumacher had to start out at go-karts.

Unless you got time to devote to it, care and upkeep it as well as give it those racetrack days, it will be harder for a first timer. Unless your keeping it in the garage.

But it's your cash man, I do hope you get a good piece~

And yes on amps, there are plenty of small-medium tubies out there, that gives decent to fantastic tones, that won't wake up the neighbours, most of the time. Do get a attenuator, built in or stand alone and you'll be rockin'.

A Mesa or JCM at home? Unless your gonna soundproof a room, will be too unwieldy man.

 

[Ized]

hahahaha ipod touch eh

sigh rich sia....wonder how ppl can afford that kinda stuff hehe

 

[squirrel]

Got my Guitar today, Gibson custom shop 58 VOS hotrod reissue prototype. It's one hell of a long name but totally worth it.

 

[EngelFaeuste]

Another kid lost to the dark side of fat guitars.

 

[Whitestrat]

Got my Guitar today, Gibson custom shop 58 VOS hotrod reissue prototype. It's one hell of a long name but totally worth it.

Oh? R8? why did you go for an R8 specifically? Why not an R9? Got suckered by the fancy paint job didn't you?

Anyways, congrats, since it's definately easier to sell a good guitar than a good amp if needed.

BTW, the guitar doesn't exist without pics...:twisted:

 

[squirrel]

Oh? R8? why did you go for an R8 specifically? Why not an R9? Got suckered by the fancy paint job didn't you?

Anyways, congrats, since it's definately easier to sell a good guitar than a good amp if needed.

BTW, the guitar doesn't exist without pics...:twisted:

I know haha will get the pics up asap
Brought it back to get strap locks installed.

 

[squirrel]

 

[LadyInTears]

Another kid lost to the dark side of fat guitars.

hahaha fat necked guitars you mean

 

[squirrel]

Oh? R8? why did you go for an R8 specifically? Why not an R9? Got suckered by the fancy paint job didn't you?


BTW, the guitar doesn't exist without pics...:twisted:

Seeing is believing but if you think this is the shit. I wanted the 59 initially and i still do so I'll just get the 59 as well. I got suckered by the fact that it's a prototype.

 

[evident]

i'd like to see how long you'd last with this guitar. good luck. .

 

[Ized]

Oh man....that guitar is seriously hawt

 

[seekz]

Ah I remember this one, its sitting on top of the glass displays at near the entrance! Damn cool looking

 

[squirrel]

I love the idea that no one dared to touch it because it was in the display case.