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NEC Versa 6200 charger

fatboythin — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:02:41 +0800

Anyone know where i can get a NEC Versa 6200 charger? Mine just crapped out, and i can't seem to find any shops that sell it.

Jackson Stars RR-J2SP pickup question

fatboythin — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:53:30 +0800

Ok guys, i'm pretty much set on getting the Jackson Stars RR-J2SP from Ishibashi in 3 months time (hopefully they still have some in stock!). It comes with EMG-Hz pickups, and a gain booster. I was just wondering how good this pickup is? Would it be better to swap it out for a EMG 81 or something? Do i have to route the guitar or is the cavity big enough for an active pickup? And yeah, would the gainbooster work with an EMG 81 or any other passive pickup i install? Sorry for all the questions, and thanks in advance.

W580i Auto Off Problem

fatboythin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:33:43 +0800

Hey guys. I bought my W580i back in November last year. Since then, the keypads have cracked already, and the slide is getting a little rough. I can live with those, but the most annoying problem is that it keeps auto off-ing. I sent it for warranty TWICE and they said its fixed, but it kept coming back. What do you think is the problem? I haven't modified or installed anything also, so i have no idea why i'm getting this problem. Thanks.

Composing solos

fatboythin — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:02:20 +0800

Sorry if this has been done before, the search bar is kinda causing problems, don't know whats wrong. I was just wondering, how do you write a solo that will be in key with a song? I've got a few compositions (songs) of my own, but i feel like they need a few solos to spice them up. How do you know what key a song is in? And how would you go about composing a solo?

Sorry, but the only aspect of guitar that i'm 'guitarded' in is theory. The only scales i know are pentatonic and harmonic minor, but all i do is play them in their 'box' shapes. Anytime i improv, i just mess around within that 1 box. Gets pretty repetitive after a while. Don't get how i can connect different 'boxes' across the fretboard. I can sweep, tap and all that stuff but i just don't know how to utilise theory to create a solo. Haven't had a lesson in my life, don't think i'll be able to attend any also for the time being, busy with uni. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks a lot.

Anyone feel they have a serious case of GAS?

fatboythin — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:27:33 +0800

Haha, i'm seriously down with GAS. Anyone else here have this syndrome? Feel free to post pics of the gear you're GASing for at the moment. I'll start off.

Seriously GASing for these. The answer to all my metal and classic rock needs. And I need cash, NOW!!

Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus

Edwards E-AL-128

Randall RG50TC

EDIT: And yeah, its 4.30am and I really have nothing else to do.

Buying gear from eBay

fatboythin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:51:48 +0800

Hey guys, i found a few solid deals for some gear on eBay. But i was wondering, will i have to pay tax or something once the shipment arrives over here? I had my eyes on an Edwards E-AL-128 guitar which is going fr around $940. Shipping would cost $90. So, overall it would cost $1030, which is around RM3600. So, i just want to know whether i'll have to pay any extra cost over this figure. This would seem a better deal than getting the Alexi LTD sig for around RM6k here. Thanks guys.

Link to the guitar:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ESP-EDWARDS-E-AL-128-A...1QQcmdZViewItem

Slash Wah pedal has OD?

fatboythin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:58:46 +0800

Read somewhere that the Slash sig Wah pedal has an on/off button for both wah and distortion. I was just wondering, could this pedal be used as an OD pedal as well, to add gain or boost solos and such? If it can, then it might save me from getting an OD pedal as well.

PS: Amp i'm going to use it on, Randall RG50TC. When i get it of course, haha.

Slash on a budget?

fatboythin — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:24:50 +0800

I was just wondering, what guitar+pickups should i get the get close to Slash's tone? The whole thing should be under RM2500.

And yeah, don't include the amp because i'm already getting one. I'm going to be getting a Randall RG50TC, so i guess the amp part is settled. I know it might not be the best amp to get Slash's tone, but i need it for my band because we play Metallica and all. Thanks in advance guys.

Dumbest guitar myth you've heard?

fatboythin — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:07:30 +0800

Hey guys, post the dumbest myth about guitars that you've heard.

Mine is something i heard my friend say. According to him, playing guitar more than 4 hours daily would cause you to lose skin and flesh cells from the tips or your finger. And in 2 years time, your fingers would be around 1cm shorter. LMAO!

Noise Suppressor?

fatboythin — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:34:39 +0800

I've got a really annoying problem. Whenever i sweep pick, i get quite a lot of string noise. My technique is above average, so i don't really think it's because of my technique. And whenever i'm playing lead, i also get unwanted noise.

So i was wondering, would a noise suppressor do the trick? Would it really be effective? If so, which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

Ibanez Herman Li Clinic Showcase!

fatboythin — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:32:11 +0800

Got this off Bentley's site (thanks to malhyzaz):

Date : 15th July 2007 (Sunday)
Venue : Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang (Next to Citibank)
Clinic Pass : RM30 (First come first serve)
Guest : Deja Voodoo Spells
Contact 03-21443333 (Bentley) for more info.

Anyone going for it? Haha, Herman Li having a guitar clinic in M'sia. Never thought i would see the day that happens.

Flying V with these specs?

fatboythin — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:52:19 +0800

Hey, i'm really into the flying V's right now. I was wondering which i should have a look at. My budget is at max RM4500. And it's going to be used mostly for metal like A7X, COB, Trivium, Metallica and a little bit of shred.

Specs:

Both bridge AND neck pickups
24 frets
Unfinished neck (optional)
Hardtail or OFR, doesn't really matter.
Looking kickass would be a plus point.

Well, do any V's fit those specs? Or should i go custom? I would really appreciate your help, because this is going to be my main gig guitar. Just give me some input or suggestions.

PS: Don't tell me to get a new amp, i'm planning on getting a Randall RG50TC. Thanks.