pics of new gear (56k warning... i guess)

[British Kid]

finally got the black pickguard i ordered for my geddy lee jazz. I think it looks killer now.

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/340/fulljazz8nh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7945/hipjazz6an.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


also, i haven't gotten around to showing off my moog that i won on ebay a few weeks ago..... so here you go!

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4919/mg1full2dq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7766/sideview1me.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

enjoy!

[TheBassman238]

Definalty diggin the black pickguard on the Geddy... a definate upgrade from what everyone else has...

-TBM








strap..... not so much...

[fleakeepr666]

God those block inlays kill me everytime...

[Alma]

Nice! The Geddy looks killer.

[sixner]

nice

i like the moogy better though

-sixner

[neatobassman]

I want a synth...:(

[SlincoJ]

The geddy looks awsome man, much better then the boring old white, a big improvement I think.

[Criss Frantic]

I reckon a white geddy with a black pickguard would be killer. But that does look pretty sweet. How does the geddy play? I was thinking about maybe getting one maybe...

[Kayetan]

Nice moog. How much was it?

[burtonbassist_101]

yeah i definitely like the black pickguard

[eburton04]

I'm definitely diggin it.

I was also considering getting one of those Geddy's... never went through with it though.

[tomtom]

niiiiiice, the geedy looks likt the sex now, well worth the investment me thinks.

[Chris K]

Nice bass, would look even better with a tortoise shell scratchplate imo. Loving the Moog too!

NB It should be noted that your bass has a scratchplate and not a pickguard. if anyone needs an explantion, ask.

[Criss Frantic]

*Asks*

[Chris K]

A scratch plate is what basses like Fender's have, a plate fitted flat against the face of the instrument.

For example, a Fender Strat-

http://www.gear-review.co.uk/reviews/70strat/Strat5.jpg


A pick guard is raised, and designed to protect the body of the guitar from damage caused by sloppy picking, unlike the "all purpose" scractplate.

Here is a pickguard...

http://www.gruhn.com/features/59LPburst/EB5442knpg.jpg

Sorry I had to make you look at a les Paul to demonstrate that!

[pukeboy66]

nice bass


but my eyes are now scared by the less paul

[Az_Holl]

But i like Les Pauls... :upset:

[pukeboy66]

But i like Les Pauls... :upset:

*kick*

[Az_Holl]

All those ****s in the guitar forum are just trend followers though.

"o noes me cants shred on the les paul, it must suck, it cant be me im too ****ing good"

[Led_Zeppelin678]

But i like Les Pauls... :upset:

123

If I were to play guitar, I'd probably get a Les Paul and put a Kahler with a locking nut on it (less wood removed than a Floyd Rose).

And probably a sustainer, too.

[Led_Zeppelin678]

All those ****s in the guitar forum are just trend followers though.

"o noes me cants shred on the les paul, it must suck, it cant be me im too ****ing good"

Yeah, because Zakk Wylde can't shred on his Les Paul at all...

[FunkMetalBass]

I reckon a white geddy with a black pickguard would be killer. But that does look pretty sweet. How does the geddy play? I was thinking about maybe getting one maybe...

Eww, and a maple neck?

Grodie.

The black pickguard makes it look kick@$$. That's what I love about one of Jason Newsted's basses. The Black, Maple, Black scheme of the body, neck, body is PERFECT.

I may be doing that to my bass when (and if) I ever get around to building it...

[pukeboy66]

123

If I were to play guitar, I'd probably get a Les Paul and put a Kahler with a locking nut on it (less wood removed than a Floyd Rose).

And probably a sustainer, too.

paul reed smith FTW!

[FunkMetalBass]

123

If I were to play guitar, I'd probably get a Les Paul and put a Kahler with a locking nut on it (less wood removed than a Floyd Rose).

And probably a sustainer, too.

Man, Les Pauls are just so versatile. I love mine. No tremolo though.

[Led_Zeppelin678]

paul reed smith FTW!

No. Maybe, but not what I was talking about at all.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/0/07/Robert_fripp_in_performance.jpg

More like that.

[Criss Frantic]

Eww, and a maple neck?

Grodie.

The black pickguard makes it look kick@$$. That's what I love about one of Jason Newsted's basses. The Black, Maple, Black scheme of the body, neck, body is PERFECT.

I may be doing that to my bass when (and if) I ever get around to building it...

**** yes with a maple neck! But it'd have to have the black block inlays otherwise it wouldn't work. Black on black is schmick but BOOOOORING.

[blizzard]

Geddy's are hot, too bad the necks are way too thin.

[Jamie]

Yeah, because Zakk Wylde can't shred on his Les Paul at all...


I dont think you quite understood him. I think he meant that most guitarists are too ignorant to blame themselves for the reason they can't shred, so blame their guitars.

And I agree, Zakk Wylde can shred very well on a LP! I love his signature, my friend has one :)

[Led_Zeppelin678]

I dont think you quite understood him. I think he meant that most guitarists are too ignorant to blame themselves for the reason they can't shred, so blame their guitars.

And I agree, Zakk Wylde can shred very well on a LP! I love his signature, my friend has one :)

Yeah, I was directing it to them, not him.



I suck at the internet. :upset:

[Machines]

The bass alone looks great.. but it looks a bit naff with the rainbow hippy strap.

[tinnitus]

Definalty diggin the black pickguard on the Geddy... a definate upgrade from what everyone else has...

-TBM








strap..... not so much...

f'uck that **** i am digging the strap, where do you get it??

bass looks gun, reminds me of my stingray now....... booya

[lateralus423]

Such a hot les paul.....and your bass too.

[darrell]

f'uck that **** i am digging the strap, where do you get it??

bass looks gun, reminds me of my stingray now....... booya

My Stingray, when it is built, will be black on black with a maple neck. I've got to wait 3 months. :angry: Perhaps we'll have the same one?

[Chris K]

No. Maybe, but not what I was talking about at all.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/0/07/Robert_fripp_in_performance.jpg

More like that.

I knew you were alluding to Robert Fripp when you started talking about LP's w/ Vibrato's...

However, although Zakk Wylde can slop out a solo on his LP, any experienced shredder will tell you that they're certainly not great for shredding on when you put them next to things like Ibanez, Vigier, Charvel, Kramer etc etc.

[Jody LeCompte]

Whats the point of a keyboard with 20 keys.

[Esp Griffyn]

All those ****s in the guitar forum are just trend followers though.

"o noes me cants shred on the les paul, it must suck, it cant be me im too ****ing good"

So I suppose its a trend to use the right tool for the job?

Yes you can shred on LPs, but if you were in a race, and all the other guys were driving Dodge Vipers, would you try and race in a double decker bus? No.

Fact is, you can shred anything, but brands like Ibanez, Charvel, Kramer etc, are just much more suited for Shred; thin, flat necks, big frets, Locking trems and high out put pickups.

And Zakk Wylde is a bad example of shred. He might have a little speed (not much though) but All the fastest guys play Ibanez (Cooley, Ferreri, Petrucci, Gilbert etc). Not to say that Ibanez are the "Fastest" guitars out there, but they sure do play faster than LPs :)

[Criss Frantic]

Whats the point of a keyboard with 20 keys.

What's the point of a guitar with 4 strings?:rolleyes:

[darrell]

What's the point of a guitar with 4 strings?:rolleyes:

x 20+ frets... :rolleyes:

[Polyamarous]

Isn't annoying that 'Moog' is actaully pronounced 'Mogue'
Like Vogue.

[the101er]

So I suppose its a trend to use the right tool for the job?

Yes you can shred on LPs, but if you were in a race, and all the other guys were driving Dodge Vipers, would you try and race in a double decker bus? No.

Fact is, you can shred anything, but brands like Ibanez, Charvel, Kramer etc, are just much more suited for Shred; thin, flat necks, big frets, Locking trems and high out put pickups.

And Zakk Wylde is a bad example of shred. He might have a little speed (not much though) but All the fastest guys play Ibanez (Cooley, Ferreri, Petrucci, Gilbert etc). Not to say that Ibanez are the "Fastest" guitars out there, but they sure do play faster than LPs :)

I thought Pertrucci used Musicmans and Gilbert had a Flying V?

May just be me

[British Kid]

for all those complaining about my strap:

I like it. And that's all that matters. So... here's a straw.... SUCK IT! :p

i bought it at a local music store, and it's the only store i've seen with this brand of straps and it's the only rainbow strap i've ever seen... so i got it.... it's either my rainbow strap or my red one with cows on it.... your choice... :lol:

And yes, my Moog is awesome, even if it only has 3 octaves.......

[lemoley]

looks nice man, congrats

[British Kid]

thanks to all who have complimented...

[Led_Zeppelin678]

...although Zakk Wylde can slop out a solo on his LP...

I'm getting tired of people talking crap about Zakk Wylde. The guy's freakin' awesome, if you really listen to him.

[Son of Magni]

Just to be a pita, I thought I'd mention that a Moog isn't supposed to say Realistic on it :rolleyes:

http://www.thorbass.com/images/moog2_.jpg

http://www.thorbass.com/images/moog1_.jpg

ps, I don't know if you can read the little cardboard box with the white notice on it. It was attached to a piece of equipment we received at work from China. It says "Delicate Assemblies Handle With Care! Please Refrain From Smashing!" It was pretty funny because we had to go through a narrow doorway and ended up smashing it anyways :p

[Chris K]

I'm getting tired of people talking crap about Zakk Wylde. The guy's freakin' awesome, if you really listen to him.

I used to listen to him a lot, then I discovered some really great guitarists.

Although it should be noted that yes, Petrucci does use MM guitars, despite him Ibanez Models being beyond awesome. And Gilbert does occasionally play Ibanez V's and Destroyers, he never plays them in a "serious" manner.

(when demonstrating the Drill Song solo, he uses his Ibanez signature)

[e p]

once again, chris k and his posse completely derail a thread because they cant shut the **** up about **** noone cares about.

[Chris K]

once again, chris k and his posse completely derail a thread because they cant shut the **** up about **** noone cares about.

piss off gayboy.

[Esp Griffyn]

Led Zeppelin - Zakk Wylde is an ok rock guitarist, but his phrasing is bland, by the book rock/ blues stuff, and he pales next to Satch, who is pretty much the leader in the rock / blues field, played in a shred context

101er - Yeah, Petrucci has been pulled into a sucker deal with MM, but profile, wood and pickup wise, the MM isnt too far removed from his Ibanez, though the MM is a shred machine for sure, just a little generic for my tastes :)

e p - Shut up? It was someone else who brought up Zakk wylde and Shredding on LPs, Chris was merely carrying on discussion. This thread is as much about LPs as it is the TS's new scratchplate.

[Jamminonmybass]

piss off gayboy.
fight fight

[Alex]

Yeah, because Zakk Wylde can't shred on his Les Paul at all...
that was a bad example, Zakk Wydle sucks. Use Peter Lingren, Mikael Aktrfeldt or The guy for Dark tranquility (cant remember his name)

[British Kid]

Just to be a pita, I thought I'd mention that a Moog isn't supposed to say Realistic on it :rolleyes:

http://www.thorbass.com/images/moog2_.jpg

http://www.thorbass.com/images/moog1_.jpg

ps, I don't know if you can read the little cardboard box with the white notice on it. It was attached to a piece of equipment we received at work from China. It says "Delicate Assemblies Handle With Care! Please Refrain From Smashing!" It was pretty funny because we had to go through a narrow doorway and ended up smashing it anyways :p
lol, it does say realistic on it in big letters.... but if you look closely on the real thing it says, " by moog music" I dunno if you can se it on the pic, but it says that underneath the volume knob. It also says something to the same effect on that back part. The MG-1 has a confusing story (kinda). If you're interested, google "Realistic Concertmate MG-1".

[Esp Griffyn]

that was a bad example, Zakk Wydle sucks. Use Peter Lingren, Mikael Aktrfeldt or The guy for Dark tranquility (cant remember his name)

Again, not amazing examples.

[Alex]

^ yah lol i forgot who i wanted to say, so i used them lol bu they are all good guitarists they just arent amazing at shredding

[Akira]

lol, it does say realistic on it in big letters.... but if you look closely on the real thing it says, " by moog music" I dunno if you can se it on the pic, but it says that underneath the volume knob. It also says something to the same effect on that back part. The MG-1 has a confusing story (kinda). If you're interested, google "Realistic Concertmate MG-1".
So it is just a cheapo moog?

[British Kid]

So it is just a cheapo moog?
well, it was inexpensive, both today, and back in the day.... but it's still a genuine moog with some stuff that even moogs of that day didn't have. I just think it's really cool and useful. oh, and i could afford it. i don't have enough to buy one of those new minimoogs for $3000. :upset:

[deemo]

well, it was inexpensive, both today, and back in the day.... but it's still a genuine moog with some stuff that even moogs of that day didn't have. I just think it's really cool and useful. oh, and i could afford it. i don't have enough to buy one of those new minimoogs for $3000. :upset:


how much did you pay for it? i just got myself a roland juno 106 for $300 off of ebay and it'll be here on monday :)

[British Kid]

by the time shipping and insurance was all added... about $400 USD.

[Led_Zeppelin678]

Led Zeppelin - Zakk Wylde is an ok rock guitarist, but his phrasing is bland, by the book rock/ blues stuff, and he pales next to Satch, who is pretty much the leader in the rock / blues field, played in a shred context

101er - Yeah, Petrucci has been pulled into a sucker deal with MM, but profile, wood and pickup wise, the MM isnt too far removed from his Ibanez, though the MM is a shred machine for sure, just a little generic for my tastes :)

e p - Shut up? It was someone else who brought up Zakk wylde and Shredding on LPs, Chris was merely carrying on discussion. This thread is as much about LPs as it is the TS's new scratchplate.

What I love about Zakk is his slow songs, really. The ballads he does with BLS and his other solo stuff. I don't like Satch much at all, really. After comparing the new G3 DVD, he was easily the worst out of all three solo sets. I don't watch the jams too often...the fact that they have Bissonette out there instead or Sheehan or LaRue is almost insulting to bassists. The same thing goes for when they pull Portnoy out for that other dude. I know Satch was influential and all, but that's not going to make me want to listen to him if I don't really like his music.

What do you think of Carvin guitars? My guitarist has a flame maple/purple one with a maple fretboard and a Seymour-Duncan in the bridge (H/H) and a Floyd Rose, and he shreds really good with that. Not to mention Tony MacAlpine, who's completely amazing.

[Az_Holl]

So I suppose its a trend to use the right tool for the job?

Yes you can shred on LPs, but if you were in a race, and all the other guys were driving Dodge Vipers, would you try and race in a double decker bus? No.

Fact is, you can shred anything, but brands like Ibanez, Charvel, Kramer etc, are just much more suited for Shred; thin, flat necks, big frets, Locking trems and high out put pickups.

And Zakk Wylde is a bad example of shred. He might have a little speed (not much though) but All the fastest guys play Ibanez (Cooley, Ferreri, Petrucci, Gilbert etc). Not to say that Ibanez are the "Fastest" guitars out there, but they sure do play faster than LPs :)
I know that there are definately better stuff out there, but that wasnt really my point. The people on the guitar forum seem to be hating Les Pauls because they arent as good for shred, which i think is kind of stupid.

[Son of Magni]

lol, it does say realistic on it in big letters.... but if you look closely on the real thing it says, " by moog music" I dunno if you can se it on the pic, but it says that underneath the volume knob. It also says something to the same effect on that back part. The MG-1 has a confusing story (kinda). If you're interested, google "Realistic Concertmate MG-1".
Wow, I never knew that Moog had licensed any hardware through Radio Shack. That kinda freaks me out :eek:

But if you have a real Moog box for Radio Shack prices, I wouldn't complain!

My MicroMoog has some awesome synth bass sounds, but you have to write down all the settings so you can dial them back in. I imagine your box is the same way.

[British Kid]

yup. precisely... it has unlimited memory settings.... via pencil and paper! :lol:

[Chris K]

What I love about Zakk is his slow songs, really. The ballads he does with BLS and his other solo stuff. I don't like Satch much at all, really. After comparing the new G3 DVD, he was easily the worst out of all three solo sets. I don't watch the jams too often...the fact that they have Bissonette out there instead or Sheehan or LaRue is almost insulting to bassists. The same thing goes for when they pull Portnoy out for that other dude. I know Satch was influential and all, but that's not going to make me want to listen to him if I don't really like his music.

What do you think of Carvin guitars? My guitarist has a flame maple/purple one with a maple fretboard and a Seymour-Duncan in the bridge (H/H) and a Floyd Rose, and he shreds really good with that. Not to mention Tony MacAlpine, who's completely amazing.


First of all, I think John's was the weakest set of the night, he was on fine form but I didn't really think Portnoy or LaRue were giving it their all. It's between Satch and Vai as for who did the best set, I can't decide. And I agree, it would be nice to maybe see Sheehan on stage when the jam time comes, he shold have solos like everyone else! Mind you, I think Matt does a great job there.

I know Matt gets a lot of bad press, and pretty much anyone would if they replaced Stuart Hamm, those are damn big shoes to fill! But, despite the fact I'd rather see Stu, Matt does a damn good job. He has an awesome tone and creates a rock colid groove for Satch by locking in with Jeff. However, during the jam, why don't they bring all the bassiss out, they did on the first tour of Japan with Petrucci. Mini B3 for you right there!

As for Carvin guitars, they sure do make some shred machines!

http://www.carvinmuseum.com/images/vintageads/guitaroneaug03-large.jpg

That thing is a beast, tony is an awesome player!

[Criss Frantic]

Just to be a pita, I thought I'd mention that a Moog isn't supposed to say Realistic on it :rolleyes:

http://www.thorbass.com/images/moog2_.jpg

http://www.thorbass.com/images/moog1_.jpg

ps, I don't know if you can read the little cardboard box with the white notice on it. It was attached to a piece of equipment we received at work from China. It says "Delicate Assemblies Handle With Care! Please Refrain From Smashing!" It was pretty funny because we had to go through a narrow doorway and ended up smashing it anyways :p

What's going on with all the sparklers sitting on top of it? Planning to make a bit of Moog fireworks were you?

And what the **** does all this bollocks about guitar and shredding have to do with a new scratchplate for a geddy jazz and a moog? This is the height of just-too-muchery.

[tinnitus]

My Stingray, when it is built, will be black on black with a maple neck. I've got to wait 3 months. :angry: Perhaps we'll have the same one?

yeap, black on black with maple fretboard and neck, are you sure you don't want a rosewood fretboard... cause i now reckon it looks sick and i didnt when i bought it :angry:

[Az_Holl]

First of all, I think John's was the weakest set of the night, he was on fine form but I didn't really think Portnoy or LaRue were giving it their all. It's between Satch and Vai as for who did the best set, I can't decide. And I agree, it would be nice to maybe see Sheehan on stage when the jam time comes, he shold have solos like everyone else! Mind you, I think Matt does a great job there.

I know Matt gets a lot of bad press, and pretty much anyone would if they replaced Stuart Hamm, those are damn big shoes to fill! But, despite the fact I'd rather see Stu, Matt does a damn good job. He has an awesome tone and creates a rock colid groove for Satch by locking in with Jeff. However, during the jam, why don't they bring all the bassiss out, they did on the first tour of Japan with Petrucci. Mini B3 for you right there!



As much as i would like to see Billy up there it is G3 and the emphasis is really just meant for the guitarists.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1274214012236337253&q=G3&pl=true

And that video does have Billy on the end, although hes just singing pretty much, but still cool stuff.

[Led_Zeppelin678]

First of all, I think John's was the weakest set of the night, he was on fine form but I didn't really think Portnoy or LaRue were giving it their all. It's between Satch and Vai as for who did the best set, I can't decide. And I agree, it would be nice to maybe see Sheehan on stage when the jam time comes, he shold have solos like everyone else! Mind you, I think Matt does a great job there.

I know Matt gets a lot of bad press, and pretty much anyone would if they replaced Stuart Hamm, those are damn big shoes to fill! But, despite the fact I'd rather see Stu, Matt does a damn good job. He has an awesome tone and creates a rock colid groove for Satch by locking in with Jeff. However, during the jam, why don't they bring all the bassiss out, they did on the first tour of Japan with Petrucci. Mini B3 for you right there!

As for Carvin guitars, they sure do make some shred machines!

That thing is a beast, tony is an awesome player!

Matt's not a horrible player, he's solid, but either of us could do what he did on that DVD, no sweat. The thing that just gets me, though, the little thing that tips the scale of me not caring/not liking him, is that he put a sticker on a Nordstrand. That should be illegal.

I'm seeing the real B3 with Sheehan, Hamm, and Berlin in less than a week, by the way!

[Chris K]

They're photos of his kids, but I agree that he could have put them on the back!

The thing that bugs me is how low he wears his bass, it's ridiculous!

http://www.electricbasement.com/images/photo_satriani2004_satriani_bissomette.jpg

That said, I'd love to hear his solo record just to hear whats on it!

As for seeing B3, I hope you enjoy it!

[Esp Griffyn]

I thought Petrucci's was the weakest set, simply because compositionally he is weaker than Satch and Vai, and he was the most limited in the jams. He is still one of my favourite players, and he is easily one of the best players inthe world from a technical standpoint, but compared to Satch and Vai his soloing ability is limited.

And Matt is a good bass player, sure he doesnt have the flair or crazy tricks of Sheehan, but if they put Sheehan up there for the jams it would be more of a G4 than a G3, get what I mean?

Again, the same goes for using Campitelli over Portnoy, Campitelli is a solid, grooving drummer who plays what needs to be played, I think if they put Portnoy up there, his style couldnt hold the jam together, rather than a solid groove, Portnoy likes to mess with the beat, hanging back and playing the backbeat, missing beats, jumping the beat, skippng a beat from a bar then playing the next bar in double time etc, so he might **** the jam up a little. No offence to Portnoy, he is an amazing drummer, but you gotta use the right man for the job.

[Led_Zeppelin678]

And Matt is a good bass player, sure he doesnt have the flair or crazy tricks of Sheehan, but if they put Sheehan up there for the jams it would be more of a G4 than a G3, get what I mean?

They do on two of the songs (but Bissonette is still there...?), and he doesn't go nuts, he just plays the bassline. Very few people really listen to him. He's a solid bass player with a great groove that CAN go nuts WHEN HE CHOOSES TO. Just because he plays fast solos and bends doesn't make him a guitarist any more than just playing rhythm makes a guitarist a bassist.

[Esp Griffyn]

Oh you dont have to preach to me about Sheehan's killer groove, Ive seen him twice now live, and he certainly has it :D

[7-Up]

^tr00f!

[E_man]

where do you order pickguards from? I would like a black one for a P bass.

[British Kid]

i got mine off of ebay, but you can get them from http://www.pickguards.com or other sites.... like terrapin guitars....

[Chris K]

on a trivial note, I thought the "solo exchange" on Foxey Lady on the G3 dvd was OOTW.

[Jamie]

i got mine off of ebay, but you can get them from http://www.pickguards.com or other sites.... like terrapin guitars....


My friend bought a jazz bass scratchplate for his geddy and it didn't fit by a small amount so it was unusable... Any chance you have a link to the seller you got yours off? I showed him the pictures of yours and he wants one too!

[Bass_swede]

http://images.google.se/images?q=tbn:ShpkDL_vdqjkUM:silostudios.com/~thebearoutpost/catalog/images/Rainbow%2520flag.JPG

*cough*GAY!*cough*

:thumb:

[Jamie]

My friend bought a jazz bass scratchplate for his geddy and it didn't fit by a small amount so it was unusable... Any chance you have a link to the seller you got yours off? I showed him the pictures of yours and he wants one too!


Bump! :)

[British Kid]

My friend bought a jazz bass scratchplate for his geddy and it didn't fit by a small amount so it was unusable... Any chance you have a link to the seller you got yours off? I showed him the pictures of yours and he wants one too!
guitarpartsresource1

right now on ebay he has an official white geddy lee replacement and a tortoiseshell replacement for a geddy lee.