https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:25:39 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/3/#post-234921 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:12:42 +0000
For years I could not spend money on gear, in the last 10 years I have more money available for this. So, I'm making up for lost time.

I like to look for hidden jewels. Everybody knows a LP Classic is a great guitar, but I can't spend 2 or 3 grand like that. So I am always reading reviews for gear that is inexpensive, but sounds great. The Squier 51 is a good example, great guitar for only $100. And the EVJ amp is also a real jewel. So I buy a lot, but it is not top of the line purchases. But I have gotten a great sounding rig like this.

There are still a few things I would like. I've always wanted an SG, my brother owned one when I was a kid, great guitar. So I'm looking at getting one of the Faded SGs. I also like the looks of that Melody Maker in another post. I like the shorter scale of the Gibson's as I do not have large hands. I also like humbuckers over single coils.

There's a mixing board I want, another power amp, the Sonic Maximizer, it just goes on and on.....

Hey, I have no life other than guitar. What else can I spend money on?? :roll:

And no, it does not interfere with my playing. The better sounding gear you have, the better you play. It's all about getting those pro tones you hear on the radio. pure genius...]]> Guitar Players Discussion jimh https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/3/#post-234921 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/3/#post-226819 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:08:37 +0000 work. But I dig how it sounds and love how it plays, even though I guess technically it's about as bad a guitar as can possible exist.

Loads of folks here got the '51. It's a dirt-cheap guitar, and many of these buyers already had a guitar, often even high-end ones. But if the '51 sounds or plays differently then it is still a great addition and a smart purchase. The fact that it's cheap is a bonus, not a drawback.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Ignar Hillström https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/3/#post-226819 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/3/#post-226816 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:02:57 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion guitbusy https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/3/#post-226816 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226764 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:27:10 +0000 Spinal Tap :wink:]]> Guitar Players Discussion Misanthrope https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226764 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226763 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:16:45 +0000 I think you're confused as to what that word I put in bold means . . . I wonder how long bo Diddley waited before getting another guitar :lol:]]> Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226763 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226742 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:22:36 +0000


If a guitar plays well, stays in tune, and has great tone I don't care what it is made of or how much it costs. I don't care if it has fancy binding and inlays. I would be afraid to play a super expensive guitar because even minor blemishes decrease the value.

People go by looks too much. It is like the tone knobs on amps. Because they go to 10 (or even 12) people think they have to turn them to high figures. It is now how something looks that matters in music, it is how it sounds.

I love my little EVJ amp. I have it at home with my Marshall amp which I also love. But I play the EVJ everyday, sounds better. :wink:

There is great inexpensive gear out there if you do your research.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226742 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226724 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:53:39 +0000
WHY?!

I did GAS a few years ago though, when I really wanted a Gibson Les Paul Classic with a AAA top...that was my dream guitar, and I got it, and I havn't gassed since, aside from every once in a while thinking about getting a PRS someday... Well, I'd like a Les Paul Classic myself, but fact of the matter is it scares me to death to play my Les Paul Studio. I might dent or scratch it. I use my hords of less expensive instruments without worry, including my Gibson Les Paul Special HB that I got on sale for $550 including a leather strap. I might add that despite their low price many are true jems, and they don't cost $40. I got a $600 Kramer that I got with a discount coupon from Music Yo for $299 and it has a set mahogony neck on a one piece mahogony body with flamed maple cap, Seymour Duncan pickups and Gotoh magnium lock tuners. I got a $600 Jackson Professional for $399. There are cheap guitars and there are deals. How about a $399 B.C.Rich for $178 on clearance? I'm happy and that's all that matters.

Don't take my word ... here ... http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Kramer/Standard+Pro/10/1

Mine was no blem either ... it is perfect!]]> Guitar Players Discussion TRGuitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226724 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226717 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:20:58 +0000 .
I thought my first guitar was bad! :shock:]]> Guitar Players Discussion stengah https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226717 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226705 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:01:34 +0000 need a reverb pedal, an overdrive, and my new pickups which should get here sometime next month. A:D Not according to Bo .

I think you're confused as to what that word I put in bold means . . .]]> Guitar Players Discussion kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226705 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226696 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:48:08 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/does-gas-ever-get-in-the-way-of-your-playing/paged/2/#post-226696