Guitar FAQ's - Page 11

Wally · 22nd August 2006, 12:29 PM

bobby · 22nd August 2006, 04:37 PM

american/jap teles are the damage.

captain ahab · 25th August 2006, 03:31 PM

i am a telecaster player and i don't play country EXCLUSIVELY, however on occasion i have been known to play country, jazz, hardcore/grind, and various other genres/sub-genres of music. I can get the heaviest thickest doom sound from one of my teles that i have ever heard SERIOUSLY, and that's with single coils. The finest guitars to grace this earth are the fender telecaster, with the stratocaster a close second (SG/es335 come a close third) for versatility of tone, texture and note definition. Telecasters are second to none whether overdriven or clean. Of course, these are my opinions, but there are a lot of people who will agree with them.
Regarding buying a telecaster, there has been a lot of negative press about the quality control at fenders american production facilities, i haven't experienced a "bad" new guitar from fender USA so i can't comment. Buy a guitar from a reputable, independent dealer and have it set-up before you buy it, and you won't be disappointed.
Regarding Japanese instruments, i regard them very highly. You can get a brand new japanese standard telecaster from £329 from this link:
http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/inde...=data_home&a=0
You know it makes sense.

Keerin · 11th October 2006, 03:30 PM

Look, I'm really sorry but my mate wants to buy a Marshall MG100HDFX head and he is going to spend £190 on it. For whatever reason, he is only looking to spend £200 on a head. Can anyone that knows about these things tell me if A. this is a good head and B. if this is a good price for it.

I know "good" is subjective etc but he plays punk music and he doesnt play clean too often. hopefully thats a good description. probably not.

I_got_a_mohawk · 11th October 2006, 03:51 PM

Its not a very good amp IMO, its alright, but nothing special

Looking for a cheap amp head? For not much more you can get some second hand trace elliot valve heads.

They are rareish second hand over here, but the Peavey Classic 30 head is also a very nice amp head. I have the combo version and it cost me £200 second hand.

30 watts in an all valve amp is pretty loud, louder than you'd think!

There are also cheaper places to buy fender japan guitars, there is a great japanese retailer that sells them, and ill try and find the link! (im sure ive posted it about these parts before)

ArchFlameTera · 11th October 2006, 03:53 PM

keerin, make him get something better!!

honestly though, if he wants a decent head maybe he should save some more money

Keerin · 11th October 2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArchFlameTera

keerin, make him get something better!!

honestly though, if he wants a decent head maybe he should save some more money

I said to him

"look, I know nothing about guitar heads but if you get a brand new one for £180, it's probably not too great"

I guess I was right.

I think he should get whatever it was we used at robins!

mrlizard · 11th October 2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keerin

I said to him

"look, I know nothing about guitar heads but if you get a brand new one for £180, it's probably not too great"

I guess I was right.

I think he should get whatever it was we used at robins!

you could pick up a good head for 200 quid, just keep your eyes peeled for a bargain.

bobby · 11th October 2006, 06:29 PM

Even the £145 Crate head is better than the Marshall MG100 Head.

WAAAAAYYYY

But yeah, so it's not very good. You would be better to buy nothing and save the money towards something usable rather than fritter it away on solid state Marshall (or any cheap solid state) product.

Keerin · 12th October 2006, 07:59 AM

Cheers guys, that's what I thought.

I juts hope he doesn't buy it before I get the chance to tel him not to!

Rosco the Bosco · 12th October 2006, 09:54 AM

Here is some Country played on a Tele.
Fucking cool

Some parts give the impression like its played on a pedal steel

Keerin · 12th October 2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keerin

Look, I'm really sorry but my mate wants to buy a Marshall MG100HDFX head and he is going to spend £190 on it. For whatever reason, he is only looking to spend £200 on a head. Can anyone that knows about these things tell me if A. this is a good head and B. if this is a good price for it.

I know "good" is subjective etc but he plays punk music and he doesnt play clean too often. hopefully thats a good description. probably not.

He bought it

I_got_a_mohawk · 12th October 2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosco the Bosco

Here is some Country played on a Tele.
Fucking cool

Some parts give the impression like its played on a pedal steel

Finger picking good!

22nd August 2006, 12:29 PM	#151 (permalink)
Wally Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 565 Band: Ix	Country Music I have played on my Tele.

11th October 2006, 03:30 PM	#154 (permalink)
Keerin UGS Site Writer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: probably work Posts: 6,143 Band: Welcome Home, Explorer; Vulsellum; Altruist	Look, I'm really sorry but my mate wants to buy a Marshall MG100HDFX head and he is going to spend £190 on it. For whatever reason, he is only looking to spend £200 on a head. Can anyone that knows about these things tell me if A. this is a good head and B. if this is a good price for it. I know "good" is subjective etc but he plays punk music and he doesnt play clean too often. hopefully thats a good description. probably not. __________________ Welcome Home, Explorer \|Vulsellum\|Scum Killer http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6/scan0002.jpg

12th October 2006, 07:59 AM	#160 (permalink)
Keerin UGS Site Writer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: probably work Posts: 6,143 Band: Welcome Home, Explorer; Vulsellum; Altruist	Cheers guys, that's what I thought. I juts hope he doesn't buy it before I get the chance to tel him not to! __________________ Welcome Home, Explorer \|Vulsellum\|Scum Killer http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...6/scan0002.jpg

22nd August 2006, 04:37 PM	#152 (permalink)
bobby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,745 Band: Swordmaster + Archives	american/jap teles are the damage.

25th August 2006, 03:31 PM	#153 (permalink)
captain ahab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fife Posts: 267	i am a telecaster player and i don't play country EXCLUSIVELY, however on occasion i have been known to play country, jazz, hardcore/grind, and various other genres/sub-genres of music. I can get the heaviest thickest doom sound from one of my teles that i have ever heard SERIOUSLY, and that's with single coils. The finest guitars to grace this earth are the fender telecaster, with the stratocaster a close second (SG/es335 come a close third) for versatility of tone, texture and note definition. Telecasters are second to none whether overdriven or clean. Of course, these are my opinions, but there are a lot of people who will agree with them. Regarding buying a telecaster, there has been a lot of negative press about the quality control at fenders american production facilities, i haven't experienced a "bad" new guitar from fender USA so i can't comment. Buy a guitar from a reputable, independent dealer and have it set-up before you buy it, and you won't be disappointed. Regarding Japanese instruments, i regard them very highly. You can get a brand new japanese standard telecaster from £329 from this link: http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/inde...=data_home&a=0 You know it makes sense.

11th October 2006, 03:51 PM	#155 (permalink)
I_got_a_mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blairgowrie Posts: 4,749 Band: Spengler	Its not a very good amp IMO, its alright, but nothing special Looking for a cheap amp head? For not much more you can get some second hand trace elliot valve heads. They are rareish second hand over here, but the Peavey Classic 30 head is also a very nice amp head. I have the combo version and it cost me £200 second hand. 30 watts in an all valve amp is pretty loud, louder than you'd think! There are also cheaper places to buy fender japan guitars, there is a great japanese retailer that sells them, and ill try and find the link! (im sure ive posted it about these parts before)

11th October 2006, 03:53 PM	#156 (permalink)
ArchFlameTera Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dundonia!!!!!!!!! Posts: 4,688 Band: A Parting Shot (erratic grind madness) + Vulsellum (old school death metal)	keerin, make him get something better!! honestly though, if he wants a decent head maybe he should save some more money

11th October 2006, 06:29 PM	#159 (permalink)
bobby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,745 Band: Swordmaster + Archives	Even the £145 Crate head is better than the Marshall MG100 Head. WAAAAAYYYY But yeah, so it's not very good. You would be better to buy nothing and save the money towards something usable rather than fritter it away on solid state Marshall (or any cheap solid state) product.

12th October 2006, 09:54 AM	#161 (permalink)
Rosco the Bosco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,699 Band: No, i've never been Banned.	Here is some Country played on a Tele. Fucking cool Some parts give the impression like its played on a pedal steel

12th October 2006, 09:42 PM	#164 (permalink)
mrlizard Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Glen of Tranquility Posts: 1,034