Members animalwithin Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 I love that guitar! STAY AWAY FROM GC TECHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The one in my local GC is a total idiot, almost returned my baby cuz of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Too pointy for me, but it should make a good metal guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Though you might occassionally luck out and find a GC that has a competent tech, in most cases youd be better off trying to do the work yourself even if your a total newb to such work imo. Except for the few good techs that do some work for a gc most of their employees including techs have less experience, knowhow & skill then their average customer imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dicky sofa Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 guy is an amp forum troll... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just to sand down a nut...? There's more to it than that. You need to make the slots wider to accommodate the fatter strings. If someone says they can do it for twenty bucks, RUN!!! They're a hack. If you go to deep you end up replacing the nut. Then it's a 75 buck job that needs to be done by someone who knows WTF they're doing. Why not cough up the bones and have a good tech fix it up for you? Get the pup you want and have him to the whole job at once. Then you can take it home and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 I actually like the look of the guitar. I think it's missing a pickup, though. BTW, good name. Enjoy your new guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadm1r Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Do you like it? Because that's all that really matters. If you're looking to spend money, forums like these will spend you into the poorhouse. They'll either tell you that you have to buy instruments worth thousands to be any good, or that you have to have 900 different cheap guitars to "cover all the bases". Both are bull{censored}. Play what you like. Tell everybody else to {censored} off. sig'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarist+ Posted August 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 You probably don't need a new nut. Just a tech that can set up the instrument for you. They can file the nut to accept the new string gauge. The only reason to need a new nut is if you decide to go back down on string gauge and the strings rattle in the oversized grooves. The tuners are probably ok too. They likely need to be tightened. Also should be part of a setup. I am missing two machine heads, I have to tune my G and E strings with a pair of pliers. Total pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 I am missing two machine heads, I have to tune my G and E strings with a pair of pliers. Total pain in the ass. if that's the case, then yes, you need new tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Im not a metal guy, but I like it. I can see myself playing slide on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 It was mentioned that a lot of hyperbole was cooked up when this guitar first hit the streets and only one of them was sold. Is there possible collector's value down the road? I'd consider that before taking it to a twenty buck hack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 mom & pop store in my town had one a couple months back. Not sure if they still have it though and I don't remember how much he was asking for it. So those were actually sold by wal-mart?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xrleroyx Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Guitarist+, if you're around the Detroit area, PM me. I know of a few good techs and depending on what you need done, I might be able to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarist+ Posted August 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 mom & pop store in my town had one a couple months back. Not sure if they still have it though and I don't remember how much he was asking for it. So those were actually sold by wal-mart?? yeah its wal-mart guitar---And also: I took it to GC, got the input jack fixed, and instead of having the nut sanded I just decided to use thinner strings (I am now running .52-.10) and they fit perfectly Next on my list: replace tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Cool you're getting it sorted out.Ian, is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 My take? as a life-long resident of Orange County NY...and born and raised in Montgomery, just a couple blocks from them... {censored} THEM AND ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. ...that is all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 My take? as a life-long resident of Orange County NY...and born and raised in Montgomery, just a couple blocks from them... FUCK THEM AND ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. ...that is all... Don't hold back...Tell us how you really feel! So, not really watching that program I always thought it was Orange County, CA. It's really NY??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 Don't hold back...Tell us how you really feel! So, not really watching that program I always thought it was Orange County, CA. It's really NY??? yep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarist+ Posted August 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 The guitar in action: [video=youtube;O4v8a_TvBK0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4v8a_TvBK0&feature=channel_video_title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 My take on this guitar? I find it hilarious that this is the guitar you play when just last week you were advising someone on the purchase of a new Les Paul. The new LPs are a waste of money and sound nothing like an LP should? Please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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