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murraymurray

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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2010, 09:45:01 PM »
Nice one, the aesthetic qualities of a standard are far superior to the fadeds i reckon. Not that it means much overall, but we all know we like having guitars that look and sound good.
I never play my sg anymore since the only band im in requires floyds, bit of a shame to have it sitting unloved above my wardrobe.
I just use schaller strap locks on mine, they stick out a bit but dont really stick into me when playing so have never bothered getting some lower profile ones
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2010, 09:54:25 PM »
Quote from: _tom_ on January 04, 2010, 09:34:17 PM
It's a little bit redder in person as I went a bit heavy handed in photoshop, but its pretty close. Depends on the lighting really.

What are some good straplocks for an SG? Schallers are gonna stick out way too much on the back I think.. grolsch bottle rubber seal?

They are Poly finish, so there should be no issue.

I use Schaller strap locks on mine, doesn't actually disturb me in any way.

Nice score there, congrats!

So you like the 498/500T?

Well, let's see how long before you throw in some RRs  :)
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2010, 09:57:56 PM »
They're not a poly finish Hunter - the SG Standard has nitro.  The Hercules hangers should be fine (I use their stands) but I do cover the pads with old socks.  I wasn't going to bother for the relics, but then I gigged the Modern Eagle and didn't fancy chancing it bubbling the finish!  :lol:

I'd use Schaller locking nuts Tom - I've used them on my Epi SG for several years gigging and they've been spot on  :D
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2010, 09:59:59 PM »
+1 to Schallers.  I suppose it depends how you hold the guitar, but I find my thumb goes between the strap and the back of the guitar, so the straplock doesn't get in the way at all.
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2010, 10:05:14 PM »
hmm, maybe I'll give em a go then. currently it seems like the bit you pull to unlock would dig into your hand when playing higher up. Do you have to get shorter screws as well? I think I remember reading an "internet horror story" about some guy who screwed too far in and cracked the fingerboard, haha.

hunter, I do really like the pickups at the minute, but haven't really got the chance to crank the amp yet. RRs would be cool, but not really something I can afford right now! Oh and according to the site they're 490R(neck) and 498T(bridge)
« Last Edit: January 04, 2010, 10:09:07 PM by _tom_ »
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2010, 10:14:38 PM »
Quote from: _tom_ on January 04, 2010, 10:05:14 PM
Do you have to get shorter screws as well?

No, the Schaller screws will be fine.  Just don't use Fender neck screws!

Quote from: _tom_ on January 04, 2010, 10:05:14 PM
Oh and according to the site they're 490R(neck) and 498T(bridge)

They are indeed.  Poly, 500T, Hunter's having a shocker tonight!  :lol:
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2010, 10:27:57 PM »
Alright thanks. I have an old (broken) set of schallers I can try so if they feel alright I can get some new ones :)

Here's another pic btw, just because I can :lol: Makes a nice background as a full size image. didn't make it so brown this time which is about how it looks in person now. For some reason cameras seem to make it look really red.



« Last Edit: January 04, 2010, 10:37:04 PM by _tom_ »
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2010, 10:29:14 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on January 04, 2010, 10:14:38 PM
Quote from: _tom_ on January 04, 2010, 10:05:14 PM
Do you have to get shorter screws as well?

No, the Schaller screws will be fine.  Just don't use Fender neck screws!

Quote from: _tom_ on January 04, 2010, 10:05:14 PM
Oh and according to the site they're 490R(neck) and 498T(bridge)

They are indeed.  Poly, 500T, Hunter's having a shocker tonight!  :lol:

LOL, well I have one of these, the finish feels like Poly to me, and the 4xx/5xxTswhatever have been in the drawer for too long ... seems I am just badly informed here and sorry for that.
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2010, 10:38:43 PM »
Nice looking guitar you have there _tom_
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2010, 10:45:39 PM »
Well done Tom-looks like you made a great choice and you waited til the right one came along too. As I have often said, I used to dislike SG's but I absolutely love them now.
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #25 on: January 04, 2010, 11:28:38 PM »
Lovely guitar  :)
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #26 on: January 04, 2010, 11:43:41 PM »
Very nice, Enjoy!
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2010, 12:14:49 AM »
Thanks everyone :) I'm very happy with the guitar.

Here's a really sloppy amplitube clip of it, playing the only suitable first bit of riffage for an SG:

http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/254/sgsab2.mp3
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #28 on: January 05, 2010, 03:20:58 AM »
Quote from: _tom_ on January 05, 2010, 12:14:49 AM
Thanks everyone :) I'm very happy with the guitar.

Here's a really sloppy amplitube clip of it, playing the only suitable first bit of riffage for an SG:

http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/254/sgsab2.mp3

you cheeky bar-steward, your parents actually bought your dream guitar for you?


Cheers to you!
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Re: New Guitar Day!
« Reply #29 on: January 05, 2010, 07:46:26 AM »
haha yeah I'm very lucky :) I'm paying about a third towards it as I feel a bit guilty/cheeky getting my dad to fork out that - the guitar thing was mums idea though :lol:
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