Author Topic: London Guitar Show-See ye there! (Read 71934 times)

sambo · « **Reply #75 on:** May 06, 2006, 10:26:28 PM »

really? excellent... yer i saw Line 6 on the exhibitors list on the LGS site...

cant wait now, s'gonna be awesome... are those biochemical people playing tomorrow? never heard of em... but if they outclass dragonforce then they must be worth a look

maliciousteve · « **Reply #76 on:** May 06, 2006, 10:29:27 PM »

Yeah i think they are playing tomorrow. Look out for a stand with huge Framus Cobra stacks with a Blue PRS with floyd rose and Ibanez RG's. They are truly awesome. Might not play as fast as dragonforce but they are tastefull, intelligent and imaginative players. Great use of harmony and melody.

_tom_ · « **Reply #77 on:** May 06, 2006, 10:30:07 PM »

Quote from: sambo

really? excellent... yer i saw Line 6 on the exhibitors list on the LGS site...

cant wait now, s'gonna be awesome... are those biochemical people playing tomorrow? never heard of em... but if they outclass dragonforce then they must be worth a look

They are NOTHING like Dragonforce, so cant really be compared to em... its a completely different genre... BM being the cr@p genre, DF being the good genre :lol:

sambo · « **Reply #78 on:** May 06, 2006, 10:30:39 PM »

cool ill look out for them.

maliciousteve · « **Reply #79 on:** May 06, 2006, 10:40:09 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Quote from: sambo
really? excellent... yer i saw Line 6 on the exhibitors list on the LGS site...

cant wait now, s'gonna be awesome... are those biochemical people playing tomorrow? never heard of em... but if they outclass dragonforce then they must be worth a look

They are NOTHING like Dragonforce, so cant really be compared to em... its a completely different genre... BM being the cr@p genre, DF being the good genre :lol:

I know, Biomechanical are alot better :D :lol:

_tom_ · « **Reply #80 on:** May 07, 2006, 01:45:55 AM »

haha I cant stand the BM vocals to be honest, good riffs etc though I guess.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #81 on:** May 07, 2006, 11:27:20 AM »

I suggest that EVERYONE tries that 8-string that Black Machine have on their stand, it's a $%&#'n awesome guitar. The BM guy will most likely have his Diesel amps there too (drool).

:twisted:

maliciousteve · « **Reply #82 on:** May 07, 2006, 11:32:38 AM »

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I suggest that EVERYONE tries that 8-string that Black Machine have on their stand, it's a $%&#'n awesome guitar. The BM guy will most likely have his Diesel amps there too (drool).

:twisted:

I tried out one of the 8 strings on the stand. I really didn't like it. The low F# sounded like a fart. Not too keen on how the bodies are finished, with no paint or finish what so ever as it scratches really really easily like one of those Ikea tables :lol: It also felt cheap, not worth the 2 grand they ask for but that might just be me though

Muttley · « **Reply #83 on:** May 07, 2006, 03:34:39 PM »

Had a great time at the show yesterday. Was great to see Jonathan again, and to meet Afghan Dave and Ben, only briefly managed to say hi to Davey though as we were off to grab some food before heading to the live hall for The Quireboys (great rock'n'roll), Nico McBrain and friends (great selection of covers, and it was great seeing all the little kids mob him at the end for hugs and autographs) and Therapy? who really kicked out some noise and nicely played some of my fave songs of theirs.

Then we pretty much ran out of time and didn't make it back to the BKP/Feline stand before close of play.

I actually didn't try a damn thing, as unfortunately TC Electronics didn't have a G-Major there. They did have a rather awesome vocal harmoniser thing though, which would be great for solo gigs. :)

Muttley

sambo · « **Reply #84 on:** May 07, 2006, 03:55:21 PM »

saw the 'Chris George' band... was awesome... never heard of him before but he was a great guitar player- (doing the behind his head stuff and everything) and the drummer got up and did a solo around the hall- using the floor, railings, someones feet, a guys baseball cap...... was just amazing.....

tried a couple of cr@ppy peaveys, a WEIRD scalloped guitar that was like £179 next to the bareknuckle stand and the XT Live for the third time... (bought one) for like £50 cheaper than advertised at most places, with a case for £15 worth £40... so not a bad deal all in all...

anyone see that crazy guitar or bass (cant remember what it was) with the blue lights which went up the fretboard and to the headstock in a sequence? sooo cool!!!

Afghan Dave · « **Reply #85 on:** May 07, 2006, 07:39:44 PM »

I'm back and recuperating from what was one hard but very worthwhile LGS.

To all the guys I got a chance to meet for the first time , it was an absolute pleasure.

Drac, Ben, Phil, Muttley and Davey. I can only apologise for the disturbing nature of some of our conversations but you do get the full 100% in person.

I couldn't make it in today (Sunday) as I'm pretty shot from 2 days hopping around on crutches so 38th, Jon Mac and SAMBO - I hope we can meet someday soon. You had a lucky escape.

We did well on the Feline stand and I think you'll see quite a few geetar playing Girlies wearing some of the Feline T-shirts as they proved particularly popular with that demographic.

I also got to play some CHEEZZY 80s riffs (V badly) with Ben and Jonathan so I embarassed myself nicely with a blank mind and open canvas. :oops:

All good there then...

I didn't buy much myself apart from Ben's CD, some instructional DVDs, earplugs and a capo.

I did talk to Tim and Steve & decided on my next pick-up - Black Rebel Yell with gold poles - a great sounding pickup with a totally cool look.

My only slight disappointment was my new Bareknuckle Pickups T shirt!

Great Tshirt but I bought the WRONG size.. DUH! :(

Anyway, once again good to see all of you and thanks again Jonathan for the opportunity to help represent Feline! PDT_003

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #86 on:** May 07, 2006, 11:30:08 PM »

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I tried out one of the 8 strings on the stand. I really didn't like it. The low F# sounded like a fart. Not too keen on how the bodies are finished, with no paint or finish what so ever as it scratches really really easily like one of those Ikea tables It also felt cheap, not worth the 2 grand they ask for but that might just be me though

thats really surprising, I thought they were very nicely made guitars with a great feel - the Tele he has is amazingly clear tone with a MM/Stormy Monday combo.

:twisted:

lepersmeesa · « **Reply #87 on:** May 07, 2006, 11:49:25 PM »

I cant say how much i disagree with you Malcious. I cant see how you can say they felt cheap. Blackmachine guitars are some of the best built custom guitars I have ever played. Comparing the wood to Ikea even in jest.....jesus, the wood is so expenisve you could buy a whole Ikea shop! But if you didnt like how the played, thats fair enough, thats down to personal taste, which after my rant I will accept.

I played alot of things today. My desire for BKP's increased ten fold. I also tried out a guitar on the Feline stand which was amazing! I couldnt believe how much I liked it. Just felt extremely comfortable. I cant think of much else.

Here are some pics. Only really got some of the Blackmachine stuff. Should of taken more of other stuff...but what you gonna do.

Enjoy!

If anybody has anymore pics put them up here.

Davey · « **Reply #88 on:** May 08, 2006, 10:16:14 AM »

allright you silly w**kers.

who was there,who did i meet, sambo, was that you @ the feline stand @ around midday on sunday?

afghan dave is..... awesome!!!! LOL man, it was such a pleasure hanging with you. shame you didnt go to the pub with me phil & ben later on. we had a BLAST!! (plus some of the best beer i ever had!)

jonathan is WAY cool. great guy. (sorry if i had my grubby mitts on to many of yer geetars ;))

drac.. in one word? METAL!! i had a diferent picture of you hehe.

daymn.. i'll have to get back to this later.. gotta rush to work!

maliciousteve · « **Reply #89 on:** May 08, 2006, 11:53:18 AM »

Quote from: lepersmeesa

I cant say how much i disagree with you Malcious. I cant see how you can say they felt cheap. Blackmachine guitars are some of the best built custom guitars I have ever played. Comparing the wood to Ikea even in jest.....jesus, the wood is so expenisve you could buy a whole Ikea shop! But if you didnt like how the played, thats fair enough, thats down to personal taste, which after my rant I will accept

It's all down to personal taste really. It might of just been the particular 8 string that i played (the one without fanned frets). I didn't get a chance to play the other guitars but the one i did play, i didn't like and it didn't feel right (not just because of the extra strings and wider neck) and i'm not the only person who thinks this as i've spoken to a few people about them and they seemed to think the same way i do.

Although the 8 string did sound pretty cool from the 7th string and up.

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