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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2006, 09:18:39 PM »
nah, the deluxe is sustainerless.

Don't get me wrong, I love ravelles, I wouldn't own one if I didn't think they were some of the best guitars you can get for the money - they sound great (once the duncans are gone), they have great necks, they're really well put together, they're really comfortable and they look insane. It's just that the guy seems to find the thin neck really important, and it just doesn't have one.

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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2006, 09:38:40 PM »
The C1+ has a thickness of 19mm/21mm at 1st/12th fret...
The thinnest Ibanez has 17,5mm/19mm if I remember right?

In my opinion the difference is noticeable. I used to like paperthin necks, but since I bought the C1+ I've changed my mind some. It's very comfortable and fastplayed even though I've got somewhat small hands...
Tried a superthin Ibanez at a shop recently... I couldn't play it, it was too thin!

The shape of the neck is also something to think of, C-shaped necks feel thinner somehow? C1+ is C-shaped. It's much easier and faster to play than a LesPaul for instance... (in my opinion)

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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2006, 10:31:06 PM »
Well, if you actually are considering an LP "copy" you can't go wrong looking into the ESP Eclipse line-up or their LTD counterparts. Hopefully they're not too expensive for you where you live but I happen to think that ESP/LTD's are EXCELLENT for the cash and I wouldn't doubt the neck on the Eclipses are a little thinner than a actual Paul standard.
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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2006, 10:32:10 PM »
19/21 isn't actually that thin. I make the ravelle about 20/22. Hmm.

I don't like ibanez necks either. The D profile really annoys me, as well. It just has almost no feel, it's so clinical.

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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2006, 10:41:29 PM »
Have you looked at the Ibanez SZ series? Probably cheaper than the two brands your looking at. I have the 'plain' all mahogany set neck SZ320mh with BKP Black Dogs. sounds awesome, and plays like a dream. neck is a c profile, satin finish. Similar size to a les paul, only faster 'cos of the finish.
They do a fancier version with quillt/flame tops for posers too  :)
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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #20 on: April 05, 2006, 11:21:29 PM »
How about a bluesbird.....far better built lighter..still loads of sustain...lp style and sound...and a thinner quick playing neck
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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #21 on: April 06, 2006, 09:34:44 AM »
I'd go for a japanese made LP for that money and that sound. Look at "Orville by Gibson" guitars which are real gibsons, with real gibson parts, just made to much higher standards in japan. They have all the right wood, all the right shaped body, headstock etc. Your friend will be impressed and if he's not he's an ignorant penis. It'll obviously do all the sleaze yu can think of (its a Les Paul...what slash played), and post hardcore just won't be a problem with the right BKP in there- a nailbomb? In fact, Chris George of the marshall band (i don't know if you've ever seen him play?) has a Les Paul with nailbombs and he just about nails the sound that i think you're going for. Hope that was some help at least...

Only thing that might be a problem is the thickness of a neck. Being an Ibanez guy, les paul necks are a whole lot bigger, but nevertheless, i always seem to get used to them after a few minutes, and it realy is nothing to fret about (get it>?? it was actually unintentional) changing neck sizes. you'll adapt easy... If you don't you could always get the neck shaved?
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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2006, 11:17:58 AM »
Again will say guild bluesbird......as it has all the right qualities(bet build) of a les p, but is lighter and has a faster thinner neck than a LP(hate LP necks)
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Q about pickups for Schecter/Fernandes
« Reply #23 on: April 06, 2006, 01:43:26 PM »
Quote from: indysmith
It'll obviously do all the sleaze yu can think of (its a Les Paul...what slash played), and post hardcore just won't be a problem with the right BKP in there- a nailbomb? In fact, Chris George of the marshall band (i don't know if you've ever seen him play?) has a Les Paul with nailbombs and he just about nails the sound that i think you're going for. Hope that was some help at least...


Yeah great help cheers, but who? I've searched for Chris George Marshall band on Google and nothing? I'd really like to hear his sound though, any links?