Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: CaffeineJunkie on June 13, 2006, 09:18:26 PM
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was just reading about a DC Gibson LP Special and in the list of features it had this:
Wraparound tailpiece
P-90 magnetic pickups
2 volume, 2 tone, and 3-way switching controls
P-90 Magnetic pickups???? as supposed to what?? MAGIC pickups?? pickups which guess what you're gonna play?? Dennis Rodman telling the amp what to do????
yeeEeesh...
OK, rant over, i'm calm, i;m calm :)
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wow, magnetic ones! they simply must be good if they're magnetic and made by gibson!
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I don't think piezo pickups are classed as magnetic pickups. And they're developing optical pickups as well, which work by light hitting the strings.
But, yeah, it was a fairly redundant way to describe this guitar.
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I knew there was gonna be a reason for it after all that, damn ranting addiction :(
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I want those Piezo P90s that the advertising dept are probably going to tell us are on the deluxe models.
Rob...
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damn ranting addiction :(
Ease off on the coffee after a certain time of night maybe :)
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I know. We all love Gibson.
For their guitars. Not their pickups. Not their pricing. Not their superiority complex. But Their guitars. :roll:
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P-90 Magnetic pickups???? as supposed to what?? MAGIC pickups?? pickups which guess what you're gonna play?? Dennis Rodman telling the amp what to do????
yeeEeesh...
There's way more important things in life than what Gibson writes on a spec sheet.
Maybe you should lay off the coffee.
I wonder how I can get the minute back that I wasted reading this thread.
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They state "magnetic" pickups because then you know you can use them to fix notes on the refridgerator - more or less an apropriate use of Gibson PUs.
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Maybe you should lay off the coffee.
says the person who wrote that reply at 4.21 am
I wonder how I can get the minute back that I wasted reading this thread.
and you clearly went the right way of starting this wonderment by 'wasting' more time replying ?!?
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lol ;)
what next? wooden mahogany
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lol ;)
what next? wooden mahogany
haha!
I'm really worried about this forum - people seem to be getting grumpier and grumpier, taking themselves and others way too seriously. I thought gibson's idiocy was definatately worth a thread...
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I'm really worried about this forum - people seem to be getting grumpier and grumpier, taking themselves and others way too seriously. I thought gibson's idiocy was definatately worth a thread...
See, just think about why people might be getting a little snappy from time to time. This forum used to be one of the most intelligent, friendly forums. It used to be a pretty cool learning experience to come on here and hear opinions from experienced pro's and people who know infinitely more than myself!
Now, this forum is still incredibly friendly. But, you know, logging on and having to sift through various private conversations that are being conducted in public threads is not always the most enjoyable thing. Yes, I understand the idea of 'banter', but take that quoting-each-other thing that was going on in Brow's thread about his pedalboard the other day. What was the point in that? Where was the consideration for Brow? He put up that thread to talk about his board and his pedals, and some people just pissed all over it. I know it wasn't badly intentioned, but it doesn't hurt to show a little consideration.
It feels like everytime someone posts up a new piece of kit, we get a load of replies saying 'OMG yer I want one!' or 'ROFLTMDGADHG' or whatever this means. Again, it's not ill intentioned, but it is largely pointless and derivative.
I don't dislike anyone here at this forum at all; I think it is super-friendly and everyone is really nice. But I do think there has been an explosion in pointless posts lately. And it's sad for the forum; sure, some guys might be enjoying it but quite a lot of the old posters don't seem to post much anymore. I think that the derivative posts are to the detriment of this forum; it'll just kill it.
So, as I say, I've don't dislike anyone here. But I just wish, from time to time, a few of us would ask ourselves 'Do we really need to make this post, right here, right now? Does it serve any purpose?' Because when you find yourself having to scan through a trail of posts that are hopeleslly irrelevant, you don't really enjoy the forum anymore. I mean, a whole new section of the board was opened up for guys to chat shite, so if you absolutely have to, just keep it there, please?
I just want to stress this again - I don't want to fall out with any of you guys. Posting this was not an easy decision to make. But I wanted to say this. You guys are all really good guys, but there has been a real upturn in pointless posting. :(
FWIW, I believe 'Screaming Daisy' is not in Europe, so 4:15am is probably not the time where he/she lives...
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i think people really need to consider the different age ranges on here though. Older folk might prefer the forum was left to the older folk, so they can have their mature conversations about tone, and the younger folk are just having fun talking to anyone, about anything... It's difficult, but yu've gotta live with it on the forum, and in life... What do ya think? lol
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I'm really worried about this forum - people seem to be getting grumpier and grumpier, taking themselves and others way too seriously. I thought gibson's idiocy was definatately worth a thread...
See, just think about why people might be getting a little snappy from time to time. This forum used to be one of the most intelligent, friendly forums. It used to be a pretty cool learning experience to come on here and hear opinions from experienced pro's and people who know infinitely more than myself!
Now, this forum is still incredibly friendly. But, you know, logging on and having to sift through various private conversations that are being conducted in public threads is not always the most enjoyable thing. Yes, I understand the idea of 'banter', but take that quoting-each-other thing that was going on in Brow's thread about his pedalboard the other day. What was the point in that? Where was the consideration for Brow? He put up that thread to talk about his board and his pedals, and some people just pissed all over it. I know it wasn't badly intentioned, but it doesn't hurt to show a little consideration.
It feels like everytime someone posts up a new piece of kit, we get a load of replies saying 'OMG yer I want one!' or 'ROFLTMDGADHG' or whatever this means. Again, it's not ill intentioned, but it is largely pointless and derivative.
I don't dislike anyone here at this forum at all; I think it is super-friendly and everyone is really nice. But I do think there has been an explosion in pointless posts lately. And it's sad for the forum; sure, some guys might be enjoying it but quite a lot of the old posters don't seem to post much anymore. I think that the derivative posts are to the detriment of this forum; it'll just kill it.
So, as I say, I've don't dislike anyone here. But I just wish, from time to time, a few of us would ask ourselves 'Do we really need to make this post, right here, right now? Does it serve any purpose?' Because when you find yourself having to scan through a trail of posts that are hopeleslly irrelevant, you don't really enjoy the forum anymore. I mean, a whole new section of the board was opened up for guys to chat shitee, so if you absolutely have to, just keep it there, please?
I just want to stress this again - I don't want to fall out with any of you guys. Posting this was not an easy decision to make. But I wanted to say this. You guys are all really good guys, but there has been a real upturn in pointless posting. :(
FWIW, I believe 'Screaming Daisy' is not in Europe, so 4:15am is probably not the time where he/she lives...
I agree wholly with this. Sorry guys, some people just don't want to hear about your personal lives and conversations when all I want to read is stuff about guitars that I will never own.
How about just keeping the off-topic stuff in the off-topic forums?
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i think people really need to consider the different age ranges on here though. Older folk might prefer the forum was left to the older folk, so they can have their mature conversations about tone, and the younger folk are just having fun talking to anyone, about anything... It's difficult, but yu've gotta live with it on the forum, and in life... What do ya think? lol
I see what you mean, but it really isn't about age...it's more about maturity, in all honesty. In real life, I've known 25 year-olds who've been the most immature people you could come across, and I've met 17 year-olds who've had their heads screwed on really well. I apologise for using an example of someone on this forum (and I hope you don't mind me mentioning you) but Bainzy is 17 I think. And he posts some great, helpful posts. It's not strictly about age, you know?
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Gibson needs to do better with their wording yes no doubt.
They also need to get back to the drawing board on their pick-ups too. How many guitars do they have that have the damn 498T/490R pick-ups in them? Hell! Their Customs have them and their Studios. ???
Here is my question. How can a cheaper model Gibson sport a set, and the higher priced Custom? They made the Burstbuckers for the Standard specifically, and then went and put the things in a Studio too?
"Yeah this Mustang has the new engine that adds 100hp and 300ft.lbs. of torque. We also have this same engine, specifically designed for our Mustang, in this VW Bug."
WTF????
Anyone see my frustration besides me? Anyone?
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I see what you mean, but it really isn't about age...it's more about maturity, in all honesty. In real life, I've known 25 year-olds who've been the most immature people you could come across, and I've met 17 year-olds who've had their heads screwed on really well. I apologise for using an example of someone on this forum (and I hope you don't mind me mentioning you) but Bainzy is 17 I think. And he posts some great, helpful posts. It's not strictly about age, you know?
i think that you've almost got it there, cept i think that it's more that when you're still young, you have moments of immaturity and moments of maturity. It's usually completely unpredictable, but i know that i can be completely sensible for most of a conversation, then at the end just go weird and say something completely stupid, and that's primarily what makes me immature....
.....(and then he stops himself saying something stupid)
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I see what you mean, but it really isn't about age...it's more about maturity, in all honesty. In real life, I've known 25 year-olds who've been the most immature people you could come across, and I've met 17 year-olds who've had their heads screwed on really well. I apologise for using an example of someone on this forum (and I hope you don't mind me mentioning you) but Bainzy is 17 I think. And he posts some great, helpful posts. It's not strictly about age, you know?
i think that you've almost got it there, cept i think that it's more that when you're still young, you have moments of immaturity and moments of maturity. It's usually completely unpredictable, but i know that i can be completely sensible for most of a conversation, then at the end just go weird and say something completely stupid, and that's primarily what makes me immature....
.....(and then he stops himself saying something stupid)
Sure, I mean, I'm only 21. But it's just about checking what you say, I guess. It's like, the thought process goes from your head, and through your nerves, and your fingers until you type it and then hit 'enter' and band! It's on the screen. So, even though it can be unpredictable for a thought to pop into your head, it's a little different for you to actually write something and then post it on a public forum - which is why I sometimes get bamboozled by what people write, and think to myself 'Why did they write this?', you know?
It's nothing personal against anyone here, I used to be bemused at the off-topic things that people used to post, but sometimes when you get so many bemusement turns to frustration.
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I thought i was pretty well behaved for a young person on this forum.
I think i'm still the youngest here at 14?
Anyway, magnetic pickups?!
Good lord, i simpmt must get some of those!
With all their magnetic goodness.
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Just reading back a few posts, and i remember when i first joined the forum, i noticed how friendly and serious it was, but there have been a few members, (not mentioning any names *cough*), whom i think are a little too hyperactive in their posting. I think i side with the older members on here, we need to keep this forum mature and sensible, but with the original comedy of the Time Out section intact.
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. . . or 'ROFLTMDGADHG' or whatever this means.
Well, I was gonna say that it means 'rolling on the floor with a guitar that's not in standard tuning', but the H threw me.
I better post something serious now, so that serious Willo doesn't get grumpy with me. ;)
*clears throat*
You definitely have a valid point, Ian, especially when it comes to threads being highjacked, like Brow's was. That was a bit rude, I guess. It's also good to recognise the distinction between being serious and being mature. There are plenty of sites around full of people who take themselves way too seriously, but I wouldn't call them mature at all. I avoid those sites.
I like that this place has people who are having fun, even if it's childish sometimes. I think the good still outweighs the bad. And at least we don't have the all-too-common problem of people being insulting and very arrogant. So I don't think that we need to keep the banter out of serious threads completely, but perhaps we ought to try to make sure that we don't highjack the thread with it.
They're my bleary thoughts for this morning. :)
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at least their magnetic pickups are better than their imaginary quality control. and good point willo, and maybe this should be in the time out section.
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Am I the only one who's noticed this thread has sorta been hijacked by a discussion about not hijacking people's threads? :lol:
Anyways, while i'm posting i may as well join in - i agree that a lot of the time, stuff said in posts could/should be in a PM instead...and i try to do that where i can...however, if there's no discussion between people and every post is purely informative then it could get dull quite quickly (or maybe not)...
Social interaction makes us human and helps the forum to grow...But it needs to be in moderation, and while being considerate to others :)
and ON topic, there's nothing wrong as advertising something as what it is - however obvious it may be...i read a description a while back where the pickups were described as microphonic - now that's stupid :P