Guitar anyone? Electric or accoustic

[CalmRage]

i can't stand flying v's. they're so unergonomic to handle.

[Jill F]

i can't stand flying v's. they're so unergonomic to handle.

But you don't need a stand for them.  Just something to lean them against.

[CalmRage]

But you don't need a stand for them.  Just something to lean them against.

[Hikari]

I love the Flying V it just looks like it is about to play some metal. Then again I also like the warlock, which most people seem to associate with cheap and terrible but, you can always get better pickups and whatnot.

What is weird is I don't really like the explorer style, it just feels wrong in my hands.

[Jess42]

I have owned over 200 guitars in my life. Not one was an SG.

I have played many and only ever liked one. I usually find them gutless, squeaky and squawky.  I'd rather play a Les Paul or a 335, but I much prefer the 25.5" scale of a Fender.  I Zen with Strats.

Ow. My heart is so broken. I have one LesPaul and realy like the deep growl that I can get from it but dang, after about an hour and I'm hurtin'. Most of the guitars I own are SGs (5) 1 Gibson and 4 Epis, All tuned different. The Gibson is stock and retired and hangs on my wall safe and sound in a display case. I have one tuned down 1/2 step. one in Drop D, two standard tuned, cherry and black. A Les Paul which doesn't see too much action because it feels too awkward playing in the higher frets and the main reason I am so partial to SGs. and a Strat. But the Strat is strictly for Blues.

[Nikki_Denier]

I love my Jackson King V.  I changed the pickups and it's just awesome.  Definately a bit awkward given that the neck weighs more than the body and the headstock likes to head to the floor when you let go.

The explorer was too heavy for me, but I like look of it.

I love the Flying V it just looks like it is about to play some metal. Then again I also like the warlock, which most people seem to associate with cheap and terrible but, you can always get better pickups and whatnot.

What is weird is I don't really like the explorer style, it just feels wrong in my hands.

[Jess42]

I love my Jackson King V.  I changed the pickups and it's just awesome.  Definately a bit awkward given that the neck weighs more than the body and the headstock likes to head to the floor when you let go.

The explorer was too heavy for me, but I like look of it.

Never played a V but my SGs are neck heavy. Go pro and buy a leather strap. Using a nylon strap does the same with my SGs. A leather strap isn't quite as slick.

i can't stand flying v's. they're so unergonomic to handle.

I would think so too. But if you look on youtube for Steavie Ray Vaughn and Albert King jamming together. Albet King even upside down playing the V with the high E on top looks like it is the most comfortable thing in the world. That has to be self taught natural talent if I ain't never seen it before.

[Nikki_Denier]

Never played a V but my SGs are neck heavy. Go pro and buy a leather strap. Using a nylon strap does the same with my SGs. A leather strap isn't quite as slick.

Yeah, the wide Levy's strap I have on their is pretty slick.  I can see how a leather strap would create a bit more friction and hold in place.  It isn't too bad as long as I angle the neck up high when I'm taking a break.  Other solution is to not stop playing.   

[Jess42]

Oh yeah. the strap will make the biggest difference in the world. I love Epi SGs, they are cheap, around 379 us dollars and if I spill a beer on it, drop it or just end up screwing one up. 379 dollar replacement instead of 1200 dollars. But yeah an SG is neck heavey and body light so with a cheap strap the neck heads south. WIth a leather strap I paid right around 60 dollars for it stays.

[V M]

I tend to use classic style guitar straps and get rid of the shoulder pad, the newer wider straps tend to dig into my neck too much

[Jill F]

I have a guitar strap that has a back like a racerback bra.  You put both arms through it and the guitar's neck will never take a dive on you.

I never needed it except for on my Warwick Thumb Bass, but I'd never gig that one anyway.  It's irreplaceable.

[Nikki_Denier]

I so want one of those...

I have a guitar strap that has a back like a racerback bra.  You put both arms through it and the guitar's neck will never take a dive on you.

[Princess Rachel]

1 x electric lead guitar, 1 x acoustic lead guitar & 1 x electric bass guitar

I also want some drums and a keyboard, so I can make my own records by playing each instrument myself, though considering I can barely play any of my guitars I probably won't be getting a record deal any time soon

[Jill F]

I have a guitar strap that has a back like a racerback bra.  You put both arms through it and the guitar's neck will never take a dive on you.

I never needed it except for on my Warwick Thumb Bass, but I'd never gig that one anyway.  It's irreplaceable.

It's called a Slider Dual Guitar Strap.  They seem to market them mostly to women.

Now I can't find mine.  I think one of my ex-bandmates may have "borrowed" it.  *le sigh*

[V M]

Hmmm, looks pretty cool 

[V M]

I've usually used traps like these with staplocks

[Jill F]

Who'd a thunk that strap-ons and harnesses would have invaded THIS thread? LOL

Today after all these years, I'm finally going to do a thorough inventory of my gear for insurance purposes.  I don't even know exactly how many guitars I have, let alone what they're worth.  All I know is that if my house burns down or if someone breaks in, I'm going to be really bummed if they're not properly insured.

What do you all bet that I'll be adjusting truss rods and filing frets by noon?

[Jess42]

Hmmm, looks pretty cool 

Ok, so this space aged super strap thingy. When I play sometimes the neck is a little more parralel to the floor. Other times I have to raise the neck almost where the head is level with my head for a little more leverage or to where my wrist isn't bent as much. The question I guess to Jill since she has used one is how easy is it using that type of strap to tip the neck up and down? Looks like something that would definatley be a lot more comfortable with my Les Paul 'cause it definately kills my left shoulder after about an hour.

[Lady_Oracle]

For a fuzz pedal I use a Way Huge Fat Sandwich.  For overdrive, I use a TS-808, but I think I'd like to give an OCD a whirl.  I have a few Marshalls and a Hiwatt to run them into.

I mostly play hard rock, metal, classic rock and bluesy stuff.

Yea I play the same kind of stuff! Been meaning to add some more flavor to my geetar skills by learning some jazz licks. I'm curious, whats your dream setup? like amp and guitar wise

aw thanks for the recommendation!  Yeah the amp I might get is the Vox AC15, though I don't know its still a bit expensive. Ha if I could afford the voxac30 I so would so get that!! I don't really need anything more than 20watts at the moment so yeah I might just go with something a bit more cheaper. 

[Megan82]

I bought an acoustic guitar last year, slowly learning how to play it. I seem to be better at fingerpicking than strumming, not that I'm complaining, some of the songs I've learned are fun to play.