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« Reply #15 on: November 30, 2006, 10:17:32 PM »
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you can only be so metal, you know...


Sorry .....does not compute
Too metal??


Kidding !!


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« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2006, 03:36:19 AM »
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Heck, not got to picking BKP's stage yet.
Dunno, it 'should' get some blusier pups, but then again, HAHA.
It's basically a Fender Flat-Head, and only player I know playing this reg. is Jim Root, and he is NOT bluesy lol.
Dunno, not got a MM yet or CS but maybe BD or RY.
Heck, I have annihilation with the 'Pigs and HEAVY with PK.
ALOT more thought needed on this un.

Its Mahogany Body, set neck, rosewood board,5 way switching, thu body strung.


Will correct myself already :)

Think (due to their amazing tone and STUNNING 'split' tone, in my JP6) I will probably go for Black Covered Painkillers (yeah I know, but it just seem's right! Maybe BD or Emeralds or summit for the LP).

Then I can call her the (remember it's a Telecastor design/shape);

PainCaster

or better still

TeleKiller  :twisted:
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« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2006, 07:07:58 PM »
Have you got a MM? Anyway tasty guitar Nick! I know what you mean about those necks! I've ordered the Basra finish Warpig and MQ. Grrrrr... :twisted:
More Painkillers? Hmm they must be ffing good!  :D Rebel Yells are tasty too!
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« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2006, 07:38:08 PM »
JM,
I have sooooooooo much METAL  :twisted: stuff, I like to play Blues and such too (appeases my mum as well :)), and I KNOW the Painkillers sound soooooooo beautiful when split. NOT recorded yet (am still in Houston right now and stuff is shipped on way home) but the mid position on the Pet with Painkillers (inside 1/2 of both pups) through the Rivera is almost religious. Therefore I am pretty damn sure (as the Blackjack is 5 way switching, not just 3) they will shine in that too, and I already know they kick some serious HEAVY ass (also downtune well). Thats my thought anyway. The clean sound from the PK's was a very unexpected bonus tbh, but it's my thinking right now.

BTW, did a JM whilst here LOL. Dunlop Craybaby From Hell, Boss TU2, Cables, Slide etc. :) Get it whilst I can/it's cheap :) Oh and some M-Audio powered Monitors.
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« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2006, 08:04:41 PM »
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JM,
I have sooooooooo much METAL  :twisted: stuff, I like to play Blues and such too (appeases my mum as well :)), and I KNOW the Painkillers sound soooooooo beautiful when split. NOT recorded yet (am still in Houston right now and stuff is shipped on way home) but the mid position on the Pet with Painkillers (inside 1/2 of both pups) through the Rivera is almost religious. Therefore I am pretty damn sure (as the Blackjack is 5 way switching, not just 3) they will shine in that too, and I already know they kick some serious HEAVY ass (also downtune well). Thats my thought anyway. The clean sound from the PK's was a very unexpected bonus tbh, but it's my thinking right now.

BTW, did a JM whilst here LOL. Dunlop Craybaby From Hell, Boss TU2, Cables, Slide etc. :) Get it whilst I can/it's cheap :) Oh and some M-Audio powered Monitors.


Don't forget your HBE Dos Mos now!! + A CPR  8) What about a BBE Sonic Maximiser?

Have a go at the RY's for your new guitar man! They have a lovely tone but saying that MQ's are the blues dude! If you want that sound!
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« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2006, 08:30:55 PM »
I actually dislike pedals JM, only have a HBE Power Screamer (apart from tuner). Don't need a BBE with the Rivera (not found to yet anywhoo).
Basically the PK (split) does great blues tones, ala Tele). Not ready yet so RY may be in with a chance ;)
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« Reply #21 on: December 03, 2006, 11:08:37 AM »
I'm not a big fan of pedals either Nick but the Dos Mos is one hell of a good tone inf ront of a clean amp!  8)
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« Reply #22 on: December 03, 2006, 03:01:59 PM »
I shall be visiting the USA probably next April to visit my son and I shall have a mooch around the stores for interesting stuff. this rate of exchange thing does have some advantages.
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« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2006, 07:44:05 PM »
This guitar really kicks ass and plays like a dream!

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« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2006, 10:13:25 PM »
Looks coooooooooooooool!
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« Reply #25 on: December 04, 2006, 10:32:21 PM »
sure looks yummy - not keen on the headstock though.
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« Reply #26 on: December 04, 2006, 10:47:42 PM »
The standard (not Blackjack) Schecter PT (which is still produced) has the 'fender' style headstock. But it also has fewer 'goodies' and a maple neck.

This has me gassing for a Fender Flat Head (but they are costly and am sure Feline could do better for the price :)).
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« Reply #27 on: December 04, 2006, 10:57:06 PM »
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The standard (not Blackjack) Schecter PT (which is still produced) has the 'fender' style headstock. But it also has fewer 'goodies' and a maple neck.

This has me gassing for a Fender Flat Head (but they are costly and am sure Feline could do better for the price :)).

yeah i was looking at that PT when i first heard yu were buying this guitar - i really like the look of that. Those flat heads seem severely overpriced to me. nice but in a stripped down standard kinda way
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« Reply #28 on: December 04, 2006, 11:05:35 PM »
Indy,
in my experience the UK-USA price divide is less than was (although exchange rate is awesome for UK right now), but the Flat Head is $1,250 here and same in UK pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT good.

However, for the dollars, i.e. bout 630 quid is'nt quite so bad.
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« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2006, 05:12:14 AM »
It's roughly the same for mesa amps and petrol then!

Nice guitar Nick!  :twisted:
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