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  1. SO far...

    Grammys: Tobacco Sunburst Epiphone Rivoli
    Brit Awards: Natural finish Epiphone Rivoli
    Echo Awards: Natural-ish finish Fender Precision
    Grand Journal TV show: Burgundy mist finish Fender Jazz (seen in loads of the U2.com videos whilst making the album) AND a white Fender Precision bass for "Breathe".

    Nice!
  2. Originally posted by AAV711:[..]

    I must say--my Telecaster was an extension of my arms until I got my Casino. Whereas the Telecaster is fairly predictable, I find the Casino to be a bit rawer and have more character...if that makes sense. Both are wonderful instruments but there's something about the warm hearty sound of a Tele into my Vox AC50...with a touch of the Ibanez Tube Screamer...and delay


    When did you get a Casino? I recall you having a ric, and a tele, and one other guitar I can't remember the model of (possibly a Strat).
  3. Originally posted by wtshnnfb01:[..]

    When did you get a Casino? I recall you having a ric, and a tele, and one other guitar I can't remember the model of (possibly a Strat).


    Got it as a birthday present back in September. I do have a Rick and a Tele, as well as an old cheap Epiphone Dot (335 knockoff) that I haven't really touched since I got the Casino.

    I've been thinking lately about trading in my Rick and/or something else for a Gibson SG '61 RI. Any thoughts?




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  4. Originally posted by AAV711:Got it as a birthday present back in September. I do have a Rick and a Tele, as well as an old cheap Epiphone Dot (335 knockoff) that I haven't really touched since I got the Casino.

    I've been thinking lately about trading in my Rick and/or something else for a Gibson SG '61 RI. Any thoughts?


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    Well, I'm not that keen on SG's, but it all depends on your preferences and what you want to play. If you're likely to play hard rock and so, an SG is what you need. If you want to play more U2-ish rock, a Rickenbacker is just awe-some... I wouldn't get rid of it that easily... But if you want to do it and you get a good trade(r) you'll be satisfied, SG's are great guitars
  5. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:And did that other person basically say why didn't Adam try them privately? Really? After 30+ years are we gonna tell U2 how to be U2?

    (Just messin' with you, no harm - no foul)
    Man, I have a name and a nickname, Sergio and LikeASong rerspectively Just kiddin'

    I didn't say he HAD to try them privately, I simply thought out loud, because it sounds strange to me... I guess GOYB wasn't recorded on one take: therefore it was (widely) rehearsed, and I guess Adam tried several basses (as I guess Edge tried several guitars) - why not sticking to the one he used on the studio? And, in case he wants to change, why not choosing the definitive bass after playing with them all? If he changes his bass every night, eventually he won't know which one is better ... Just for fun, did Edge ever change his guitar night after night for any song? I guess not
  6. Yea man a Ricky and an SG are very different sounding guitars, it all depends on what you want. If you want a humbucker guitar, and you're a fan of the SG, go for it. But if you'll miss the Ricky sound and you aren't too keen on getting rid of it, either keep it and don't get an SG, or keep it and save up for an SG. Your call.

    On that note, i've decided I'm going to buy a 12 string ricky later this year. (330). I've always dreamt of having one, and this year I'm going to buy one. I'm in the middle of getting an American Strat now, which I'm totally excited about, and probably fall of this year I'll get a ricky. Can't wait.
  7. SGs are quite head- heavy. If you choose to get an SG, I'd suggest to move the strap button to the upper horn - it's a common mod on SGs and helps with the matter.

    Personally I'm not much into SGs, too. They feel like lightweight LPs to me. But Tony Iommi is cool - especially his cross inlays. His signature humbuckers are a little overpriced, though.

    May I suggest you to keep the Rick, sell the Epi Dot and save for a "worn cherry" or "worn brown" SG special? These are good basic guitars with good pickups and have never been cheaper. Only drawback is the rough finish, but I think that feature's quite charming.

    Just my 0.02$, as always. No offence intended. Peace and Love

    Alex
  8. Originally posted by Alex:SGs are quite head- heavy. If you choose to get an SG, I'd suggest to move the strap button to the upper horn - it's a common mod on SGs and helps with the matter.

    Personally I'm not much into SGs, too. They feel like lightweight LPs to me. But Tony Iommi is cool - especially his cross inlays. His signature humbuckers are a little overpriced, though.

    May I suggest you to keep the Rick, sell the Epi Dot and save for a "worn cherry" or "worn brown" SG special? These are good basic guitars with good pickups and have never been cheaper. Only drawback is the rough finish, but I think that feature's quite charming.

    Just my 0.02$, as always. No offence intended. Peace and Love

    Alex


    As always--I appreciate your sage advice! Although its safe to say in this economy I doubt anyone (even Guitar Center) will want to buy/trade like I'd like, unfortunately :-(

    I'll be keepin the Rick, for a while anyway...the Epi Dot is definitely ahead of it on the "to-go" list.
  9. And for those keeping score...

    Seems Magnificent might indeed be played on the Gretsch Country Gentleman. Check the last 30secs on this video

    http://player.canalplus.fr/#/218070
  10. Originally posted by Alex:SGs are quite head- heavy. If you choose to get an SG, I'd suggest to move the strap button to the upper horn - it's a common mod on SGs and helps with the matter.

    Personally I'm not much into SGs, too. They feel like lightweight LPs to me. But Tony Iommi is cool - especially his cross inlays. His signature humbuckers are a little overpriced, though.

    May I suggest you to keep the Rick, sell the Epi Dot and save for a "worn cherry" or "worn brown" SG special? These are good basic guitars with good pickups and have never been cheaper. Only drawback is the rough finish, but I think that feature's quite charming.

    Just my 0.02$, as always. No offence intended. Peace and Love

    Alex


    I mean no disrespect to Alex but I respectfully disagree about the 'worn Cherry' SGs. They are cheaper but they are not great guitars. The pickups sound horrible. If you want an SG, saving for a better model would probably make you happier in the long run.

    I do agree with Alex about the Ric... A Ric 360 is a nice guitar - definitely worth keeping. I also agree that the Epi Dot is a better guitar do sell, if you need a few bucks to toss in on a SG or Les Paul or something else in general.
  12. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    I mean no disrespect to Alex but I respectfully disagree about the 'worn Cherry' SGs. They are cheaper but they are not great guitars. The pickups sound horrible. If you want an SG, saving for a better model would probably make you happier in the long run.

    I do agree with Alex about the Ric... A Ric 360 is a nice guitar - definitely worth keeping. I also agree that the Epi Dot is a better guitar do sell, if you need a few bucks to toss in on a SG or Les Paul or something else in general.


    The silly things I'd do without the counsel of the U2 & Guitar Gear thread...you guys are the best!

    (And one day you could probably run a lucrative business charging people for consultations...I'll count myself lucky to get advice for free )
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