Comments | year_x: More guitars

year_x

More guitars

Feb 21, 2007 14:09

OK, an idea for my guitar (which, btw, I'm a few months off affording):

I get a Yamaha RGX A2, then mod it up with some quality pickups. Maybe a beefy humbucker and a brighter, thinner one. I still need to work out exactly what the upgrade will be. I'll wait 'til I get the guitar and see what it's lacking

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cr4k February 21 2007, 14:40:41 UTC

mmm shiney

year_x February 21 2007, 15:22:37 UTC

that's what i thought

rorschach_85 February 21 2007, 15:37:37 UTC

i like the "bling" LED's.... ;) am i right in thinking it's a resin body?
Damn you and bob for talking about guitars now i'm tempted to buy this http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=155 (and i ken i'm no good enough atm without adding more effects so feel guilty for wanting it.)

year_x February 21 2007, 15:48:25 UTC

the Ashdown pedals are all amazing. The Ashdown Labs set of separate pre and power amps, plus their powered bass monitor, gave me wet dreams for months. I still wanna build up my own custom rig, all rack mounted with a light module etc... the possibilities are so expensive!

also, with Ashdown just remember that in the trade, they are referred to as 'Beakdown'. Though my evo has never had a problem. but then I've never really toured with it

rorschach_85 February 21 2007, 15:52:56 UTC

well it not likely i'll ever tour. dammit i think i'm gonna head down to SC later (if i get out afor they close) to see if they have one i can test, to see if it's any good....

rorschach_85 February 24 2007, 17:07:01 UTC

well to cut a long story down, it wasn't any good. it faded in and out of doing the effect rather than doing it continuously :( ah well at least i saved money

llamarines February 21 2007, 18:49:30 UTC

Wow! Nice spot!

If it plays as good as the Pacifica you look like you're onto a winner there mate

+10 guitar nerd points

year_x February 22 2007, 10:20:53 UTC

Thats what happens when you spend all day at work trawling guitar websites :P

If I get that, then it'll also mean that you can get a Pacifica without us looking dumb on stage together

februus February 22 2007, 12:06:19 UTC

i actually recorded a band at college last week whose guitarist used one of those - they look ace, but they sound brilliant as they are - i'd maybe advise against replacing the pickups as it seemed pretty bright... also, the sustain seemed to last for about 5 or 6 seconds before it started to decay - MAD (percect for all your epic prog solos ;)

year_x February 22 2007, 12:17:01 UTC

I thought it would be bright, but I'd want bit more grunt. thought about replacing one with a Gibson ceramic humbucker for a bit of dirt in the sound

as you correctly guessed, I don't need that much sustain. Even though the whole selling point of the AIR body is increased sustain. I just think it looks cool :)

I'll wait to see what it sounds like before doing anything. I'll probably consult a load of people before-hand as well. you, Bob etc