Recent content by Soulstealer

I want a DeMartini Frenchie as bad as anyone, but I'm not paying almost $3k for a guitar will effectively be not much better than the $800 Pro Mods I already have. I have a new Les Paul Standard and Heritage H535 that both cost less and are waaaay more instrument.

Warren DeMartini's vibrato is one of the best.

That Guthrie Govan-via-Greg Howe-by-way-of-George Lynch sideways vibrato has become such a fusion cliche now. It was cool when Lynch and DeMartini did it, and also Howe, but now everyone and their Youtube buddy does it because it seems like in order to be one of those "smart" new shredders...

That Guthrie Govan-via-Greg Howe-by-way-of-George Lynch sideways vibrato has become such a fusion cliche now. It was cool when Lynch and DeMartini did it, and also Howe, but now everyone and their Youtube buddy does it because it seems like in order to be one of those "smart" new shredders...

I'll be first in line if they finally pull this off.

His very last show...wow man.

The Loomis models kick ass. Definitely the best Duncan actives I've ever heard. They really do have a more passive-like feel and response, yet with the punch of actives. I still love the good old EMG 81, though. It does what it does better than almost anything.

Agreed. Over $3k for th relic'd HSH Strats at Matt's Music.

I love my two MIM San Dimas models. I've tried the older MIA and USA versions, and the current USA Selects, and these are right there with them. I have no desire to change anything on them. The necks are glorious.

The Jeff Loomis and Livewire Classic singles do not suck, as far as Duncan actives go. I like EMGs. I don't want them in all of my guitars, but I appreciate what they do. The 81 is a one-trick pony, but it kicks ass in the right environment. I have an 81TW (dual sound version) with SA neck and...

Same. It's a pretty bland affair, no standout great tunes or really hilarious lyrics. Can't even think of a Satchel solo that stands out. My favorite song might be Now The Fun Starts, because it's pretty different to everything they've done, a moody midtempo kinda thing. I think they've either...

I also hate the remix of RIP. Couldn't get rid of it fast enough and had to find an original copy.

Had a maple and a rosewood. Gorgeous to look at, but did not like playing them. Pickups and neck were not for me.

It's MIM. $1099. I'm getting one. I've got two MIM Pro Mods already, and they rule. I honestly have no desire to spend 3x as much on a USA model.

That's an RG350 I turned into a clone (minus monkey grip and claw). It kicks ass and I'm sure sounds just as good with the JB/Jazz swap. $3500 is insane.