If he wants money, parting it out is the way forward - as it is it's a very niche guitar.
The parts however would be worth plenty on their own.
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:12 pm
by paul_
gaybear wrote: if you have a gut, they're great, if you're a skinny dude, they can be frustrating
Skinny dudes love 'em too because they're so small, thin and light. I consider a tele to be much more fussy for a skinny guy to be walking around with, due to the weight and poking you in the ribs, etc...
Angus Young once said the main reason he plays SGs is because they're the only electric guitar that doesn't look oversized on him.
My friend Smiffy (real name Paul, was causing too much confusion) told me the other day that the first time he saw Angus Young with an SG he figured it was a model custom made for AC/DC to look like Satan.
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:48 am
by NickS
TheBurbz wrote:Ha, I wish some shops had a loan scheme where you could pay a refundable deposit and borrow a guitar for a week or something.
A1 Music in Oxford Road were cool on second-hand stuff - I left the Strat as security and took the Swinger home to try before I bought it. It's a shame they closed.
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:16 pm
by Fran
paul_ wrote:
gaybear wrote: if you have a gut, they're great, if you're a skinny dude, they can be frustrating
Skinny dudes love 'em too because they're so small, thin and light. I consider a tele to be much more fussy for a skinny guy to be walking around with, due to the weight and poking you in the ribs, etc...
Angus Young once said the main reason he plays SGs is because they're the only electric guitar that doesn't look oversized on him.
Funny, i never really looked at these kind of things until recently. Looking at some gig pictures i thought the Mustang looked small on me, im not a huge guy but i looked like a bloke with a girls guitar
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:13 pm
by Mo Law-ka
the only guitar that looks "normal size" on me is a bass vi. looks like i need to get one now...
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:42 pm
by TheBurbz
Just an update. I was worried about the thick necks on Les Pauls and also about upper fret access so I eventually went with an Explorer, therefore I will almost certainly be selling the Jag. I'm still not sure whether to sell it whole or in parts, I want to get the best price for it.
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:53 pm
by robroe
you are selling a jaguar in favor for an explorer?
wut?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:53 pm
by Thom
TheBurbz wrote:I eventually went with an Explorer.
Pics?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:20 pm
by TheBurbz
I didn't put them up intentionally as I know it wont be popular 'round these parts. View at your own peril:
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I thought it's time I bought a guitar that suits the music that I listen to.
I have no idea how I would go about parting out this Jaguar. Should I just split it into body/ neck or more than that? electronics/ body/ neck?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:53 pm
by Reece
in all honestly i don't like white knobs, white pearl, humbucker rings, chicken head knobs or maple necks on jags. to say i'm not a fan of that jag is an understatement.
hence i think the explorer looks way better than the jag.
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:56 pm
by Fran
Dean are one of the few brands i dislike, but congratz dude. I bet it plays and sounds well.
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:07 pm
by Thom
More importantly - does it give you the sound you were looking for?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:12 pm
by Fran
TheBurbz wrote:I thought it's time I bought a guitar that suits the music that I listen to.
Priest, Maiden, ?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:16 pm
by TheBurbz
It isn't being delivered until Tuesday but I'm sure it'll do fine. Mahogany body, set neck and high output pickups can only mean good things.
Fran wrote:
TheBurbz wrote:I thought it's time I bought a guitar that suits the music that I listen to.
Priest, Maiden, ?
I've never listened to either of them but I really should. It's Pantera for me
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:27 pm
by Fran
TheBurbz wrote:It isn't being delivered until Tuesday but I'm sure it'll do fine. Mahogany body, set neck and high output pickups can only mean good things.
Fran wrote:
TheBurbz wrote:I thought it's time I bought a guitar that suits the music that I listen to.
Priest, Maiden, ?
I've never listened to either of them but I really should. It's Pantera for me
'Vulgar display of power' has to be one of the greatest Metal albums of the last 25 years imo. Can't fault you, it's a tough call trying to pull off Dimebags style though.
Check 'Painkiller' out by Judas Priest, the guitars are immense although the vocals are annoying.
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:51 pm
by TheBurbz
Will definitely give Judas Priest a look, Fran. Thanks for the heads up
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:57 pm
by serfx
mmm i dig the new guitar. i've been contemplating getting one
to help bring the Slayer/Pantera back into my life.
really a good mix with the Zeke/Propagandhi that i currently have going on.
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:04 pm
by Fran
Do an raff...
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Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:41 pm
by TheBurbz
You were right about the vocals riffs are good though!
Check out this guy, Edward Box:
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I very briefly had lessons with him, I quit after two weeks because he kept trying to teach me Clapton I just didn't get along with him, it was a shame 'cos he's an amazing player. He's in a band called Vendetta, I've never heard of them but they have CDs out.
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:11 am
by Fran
Yeah, he seems decent, they are ten bob though. One in every town, there's kids as good as him. Keep at it dude, dont let one guy put you off, theres plenty more teachers is what im saying.
Talking of kids, i posted this Proggy on facecunt. This kid is srsly good, Alex Lifeson is'nt easy to copy...
