Ibanez Soundgear & Gio basses.
P/J basses.
Active basses for the most part but there are some exceptions.
Strat shaped guitars.
Single coil pup configs on guitar and bass, in general though J basses w/ series/parallel option is pretty rad.
With you on the strat bodies.
Don't care for active guitar pickups either.
7 string guitars
Pointy guitars
"reliced" guitars
EMG pickups
any active pickups, actually.
headset mics while playing anything but drums
"Fusion" sized drums
Splash cymbals
Drum triggers
Flangers.
Guitar straps with barb wire, flames or other designs printed on.
Combo amps. Have had more than enough of carrying these around.
EMGs.
Rack mount or programmable effects.
Cheap patch cables.
anything that costs more than a couple of hundred bucks.
Rickenbacker basses
Active pickups
instruments that weigh more than 9-10 pounds
old fashioned drum machines (Alesis SR-16 or whatever)
pedals with 'iffy' switches, or anything iffy.
Synths with digital menus.
Quote from: Hemisaurus on January 04, 2012, 08:26:56 PM
anything that costs more than a couple of hundred bucks.
Ditto. Other than that, I'll use most anything. Some of the coolest sounds come from some of the cheapest junk.
Non DOD Digitech shit.
No Washburns, Deans or Ibanez (unless it's one of the old lawsuit guitars.)
No needledick strings, 56-12+
Shitty power strips, I always bring my own.
Stuff I can't afford. :P
Quote from: Ranbat on January 04, 2012, 08:53:23 PM
Quote from: Hemisaurus on January 04, 2012, 08:26:56 PM
anything that costs more than a couple of hundred bucks.
Ditto. Other than that, I'll use most anything. Some of the coolest sounds come from some of the cheapest junk.
Yeah, it's scarey what some people lay out on instruments and amps, buy cheap, use well.
All the ones I do not/cannot have. Everything else is cool.
I wouldn't buy a pointy shredder guitar even if it were a great deal.
I'll never buy another Takamine acoustic.
Cheap picks. Claytons always.
Multi effects units of any sort. I'm talking the big multi things. The line 6 modeler series like the DD4,though I wouldn't buy, are usable.
Parker Fly.
Cheap gear that's gonna break after one use generally isn't worth buying.
Quote from: Hemisaurus on January 04, 2012, 08:26:56 PM
anything that costs more than a couple of hundred bucks.
You paid way more than a couple hundred bucks for your wife...
Who knows because my moods change:
-chorus unless we're talking modulated reverbs or delays
-mandolins, I don't think my fingers are that large and yet I can't help but feel like the necks are just way too small
-Squirer/Epiphone...if I want one of their designs I'll just get the Fender/Gibson version and if I want something cheap I'll go with something more unique
i dont own other companies current production amps. i dont play strats, hate em (love Teles tho)
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 04, 2012, 09:44:47 PM
i dont own other companies current production amps. i dont play strats, hate em (love Teles tho)
Hear Here.
Strats are so boring.
Quote from: inductorguitars on January 04, 2012, 09:50:02 PM
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 04, 2012, 09:44:47 PM
i dont own other companies current production amps. i dont play strats, hate em (love Teles tho)
Hear Here.
Strats are so boring.
boils down to feel, i hate that and their look. I am a heavy LP user, but if I play Fender its a tele which was my first guitar
I don't own anything by Dunwich or Inductor, couldn't even afford the pedals ;D
Quote from: Hemisaurus on January 04, 2012, 10:02:18 PM
I don't own anything by Dunwich or Inductor, couldn't even afford the pedals ;D
but you would play it if i sent it to you for free
oh yeah, I'm not prejudiced, just cheap. ;)
there's a lot I wouldn't buy, cause I don't think it's worth the money, either it's too expensive, or too cheaply made to be worth any money, but there's nothing I won't play, that's just daft to be gear prejudiced, I'll play a Fender bass if it's all there is, but I wouldn't buy one, unless it was cheap for parts. I have even played a Rogue bass that had been turned fretless by a teenager, it was kind of fun.
PRS guitars. Fugly, expensive, and I've never heard one that sounds good in a heavy band. Who buys them, besides Carlos Santana?
I buy anything if I think I can flip it, but if it wasn't for that: Marshall and Ampeg amps, Gibson guitars. Old enough to be good means they cost more than their worth. And I've never had a positive experience dealing with an Ampeg. Credit to Fender guitars that the original designs were so good it is actually hard to fuck them up.
Quote from: Lumpy on January 04, 2012, 10:12:08 PM
PRS guitars. Fugly, expensive, and I've never heard one that sounds good in a heavy band. Who buys them, besides Carlos Santana?
Opeth?
Always fancied trying one of those Fly Basses, light might be a nice change.
I used to dislike strats,but I recently used one on a recording session and dug it quite a bit.
I'd be hard pressed to justify buying anything new these days. Shit's expensive. And I wouldn't buy a bass with more than 4 strings. I'd use pretty much anything, though. Depending on circumstances, I guess. I'm not a proud man.
jazzmasters etc
they're kinda like my uncle.. they're extremely ugly and they don't work
I agree on the feel, but their tone does nothing for me. Still buggered how Gilmour get decent tone.
Never really liked LP's. I played one that I liked it was a studio or recording model I forget which. It was light as fuck. (For a LP)
For you cheap skates: (not pointing to any Scot)
I will soon (not sure when) give away one of my MP-1's (harmonic percolator clone) if you sign up on my mailing list. Check any post on my site to sign up.
Harmonic perc 4 lyfe.
I like strats. sue me. ;D ;D
I'd play a Strat over a Paul 99% of the time. I'd play a tele over anything, though.
I have a revv'ed up Jay Turser tele that I don't play.... Got anything you would trade for it?
What gear will I not use? There is no gear that I won't use every piece of gear is different to me and I've found gems all over. What gear will I not buy? Overpriced stuff is the only thing I'd never buy.
Yeah I suppose I'd use most anything. But I am pretty adamant about picks.
I won't say I won't use anything if the situation demands it, but I generally won't use/buy:
Picks other than those green Dunlops
Strings other than D'Addario XLs
cheap cables
cheap connectors
Line 6 stuff
I'm sure there's more, but that's all I can think of at the moment.
I'd use just about anything, really.
But likely would not buy...
Guitars: Don't like them to be AAAAA Flametop, abalone everywhere, overly decorative, ornate or pointy/shredder.
Amps: I don't care for combo amps – awkward to carry; lack the flexibility of playing w/ diff't speaker combinations.
Effects: Big multi processors, MIDI stuff
Quote from: Lumpy on January 04, 2012, 10:12:08 PM
PRS guitars. Fugly, expensive, and I've never heard one that sounds good in a heavy band. Who buys them, besides Carlos Santana?
Truth.
I have been a gear moron. I would have told you "I wouldn't use ______ ever!" and always I was wrong. As it turns out, most shit has a time/place. And, that being said, Chorus and Flange have no place in my world. I have issues with many other items such as "out of phase wiring" which I most likely will never record with, but, I won't rule it out because it does not occupy the nineth layer of hell as does flange and chorus. If I ever go round the bend, I may hunt down roland stereo jazz chorus amp owners (who also own flange units) and pulverise their knuckles + ice pick their ear drums, though it may be their brain that deserves the fixing.
Whats wrong with Flanging? It always sounds to me like phasing should sound.
picks other than purple gator grips
way expensive stuff is out too. no need for my brand of basement hackery
other than that, i'll give it a whirl to see what it is like.
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 04, 2012, 10:15:00 PM
Quote from: Lumpy on January 04, 2012, 10:12:08 PM
PRS guitars. Fugly, expensive, and I've never heard one that sounds good in a heavy band. Who buys them, besides Carlos Santana?
Opeth?
Steve Austin from Today is the Day. Al Di Meola's got a rainbow finish one, too.
...
I won't ever buy/use active pups. Looks like I'm not in the minority on that here.
overpriced gear
active pu's
I'm not a big fan of P/J basses, especially J bass since I compared one to my T-40.
In contribution to the strat/single coil: I wasn't fond of those either at the beginning of last year but since I play with a guy who only has a Fender USA Strat I had to adjust my opinion. It sounds pretty awesome actually in a stoner/doom band, different from your regular LP. And a strat goes wonderfully with an octave fuzz.
Strats
New Gibsons
I have active single coils in my tele gehehe
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
Anything new, so much more easier to shop around the used section at other forums.
i won't play anything with a floyd rose on it. my technique (or lack there of) relies on me resting my hand on the bridge a lot.
other than that, there really isn't anything i won't at least try out.
You still looking for a 12" Justin?
That cedist.com have ceramic Jensen's about $30 for a low watt one $45 for a 75W or so. Alnico's are like double that.
I generally dislike multi-effects too but love my Boss VE-20 for vocals.
Also won't play anything headless. Guitars, basses, drums, dolls... Nothing headless.
Quote from: mawso on January 04, 2012, 10:55:24 PM
jazzmasters etc
they're kinda like my uncle.. they're extremely ugly and they don't work
You go to hell and you DIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEE!!!!11!1!!
Quote from: Hemisaurus on January 05, 2012, 10:25:50 AM
You still looking for a 12" Justin?
That cedist.com have ceramic Jensen's about $30 for a low watt one $45 for a 75W or so. Alnico's are like double that.
hemi did u get an access code now?
Quote from: Lumpy on January 04, 2012, 10:12:08 PM
PRS guitars. Fugly, expensive, and I've never heard one that sounds good in a heavy band. Who buys them, besides Carlos Santana?
Steve Austin from Today is the Day plays prs. They are good guitars.
I dont like anything overly flamed or quilted tho and most of their tops are. I agree that they are ugly.
I love strats, haterz gonna hate.
I dont like the idea of relics but gotta admit the road worn series from fender were really good guitars
I probably wouldnt buy or use:
modeling guitars
midi guitars
robot guitars
multi-effects units
amps with alot of built in effects
?
i dunno , im open to almost anythign at the right price
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 05, 2012, 11:31:49 AM
Quote from: Hemisaurus on January 05, 2012, 10:25:50 AM
You still looking for a 12" Justin?
That cedist.com have ceramic Jensen's about $30 for a low watt one $45 for a 75W or so. Alnico's are like double that.
hemi did u get an access code now?
yeah they sent me a catalog and all, though I realise now that was 2010 prices.
Oh and I LOVE pointy guitars. I've dropped my korean LTD Flying V down a flight of stairs, picked it up played a G chord and the damn thing was still in tune. I like pointy guitars better than some overpriced pile of shit from the fender or gibson. Don't get me wrong I love all fender and gibson guitars but whether an axe is marketed to metal guys or not has absolutely no bearing on how it sounds or plays. I've played pointy jacksons that are better for blues than a strat no joke.
Quote from: BrianDamage on January 04, 2012, 11:24:53 PM
I have a revv'ed up Jay Turser tele that I don't play.... Got anything you would trade for it?
Reissue Fender Blender?
I love pointy guitars, too. Hell 7 out of the 12 or so that I own are pointy...
Two Westone Dimension IV's, 2 Mockingbirds, a Jackson Kelly, a BC Rich Widow, and an ripoff Charvel Star... Then a Jackson Dinky.
Peavey T-60
My Tele, and Strat
Guild S100.
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 05, 2012, 12:21:50 PM
I love pointy guitars, too. Hell 7 out of the 12 or so that I own are pointy...
Two Westone Dimension IV's, 2 Mockingbirds, a Jackson Kelly, a BC Rich Widow, and an ripoff Charvel Star... Then a Jackson Dinky.
Peavey T-60
My Tele, and Strat
Guild S100.
Peavey T-60 :)
Used to have a T-15, miss it.
Quote from: deaner33 on January 05, 2012, 12:12:05 PM
Quote from: BrianDamage on January 04, 2012, 11:24:53 PM
I have a revv'ed up Jay Turser tele that I don't play.... Got anything you would trade for it?
Reissue Fender Blender?
already? you didnt like it? and if not, why not?
curious about the reissue is why i ask.
Quote from: Chovie D on January 05, 2012, 01:21:02 PM
Quote from: deaner33 on January 05, 2012, 12:12:05 PM
Quote from: BrianDamage on January 04, 2012, 11:24:53 PM
I have a revv'ed up Jay Turser tele that I don't play.... Got anything you would trade for it?
Reissue Fender Blender?
already? you didnt like it? and if not, why not?
curious about the reissue is why i ask.
It's a nice pedal and sounds good, but lost out to my reissue Foxx Tone Machine, which is the best sounding fuzz I've heard in person.
Edit: a little more detail. The Blender is chaotic/aggressive while the Tone Machine is full/smooth (for a fuzz). That's without the octave switch on. With the octave switch it gets pretty crazy so it's like 2 pedals in one.
Quote from: inductorguitars on January 04, 2012, 10:57:45 PM
For you cheap skates: (not pointing to any Scot)
I will soon (not sure when) give away one of my MP-1's (harmonic percolator clone) if you sign up on my mailing list. Check any post on my site to sign up.
Try this link below to sign up for the mailing list. Everyone one the list will be entered in the drawing when I do it.
http://eepurl.com/eglnT (http://eepurl.com/eglnT)
Quote from: inductorguitars on January 05, 2012, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: inductorguitars on January 04, 2012, 10:57:45 PM
For you cheap skates: (not pointing to any Scot)
I will soon (not sure when) give away one of my MP-1's (harmonic percolator clone) if you sign up on my mailing list. Check any post on my site to sign up.
Try this link below to sign up for the mailing list. Everyone one the list will be entered in the drawing when I do it.
http://eepurl.com/eglnT (http://eepurl.com/eglnT)
Hey if Albini uses it, it must be crap ;)
nobody else fuckin' subscribe!
I'm subscripted. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 05, 2012, 12:21:50 PM
I love pointy guitars, too. Hell 7 out of the 12 or so that I own are pointy...
Two Westone Dimension IV's, 2 Mockingbirds, a Jackson Kelly, a BC Rich Widow, and an ripoff Charvel Star... Then a Jackson Dinky.
Peavey T-60
My Tele, and Strat
Guild S100.
Yeah man haha. I mean no offense to anyone here, to each his own, but I think it's silly how much people buy into marketing ploys. I mean pretty much all of the "rockers" I meet hate on pointy guitars, and all the "metalheads" hate on fender/gibson/prs aka classics. To me it's silly, the shape of the guitar has no effect on it's tone why does it matter unless you buy guitars as some sort of fashion accessory. I guess it helps that on any given day I might spin zeppelin IV followed by cannibal's KILL in the same hour. I've played gibson les pauls that are good for extremely brutal death metal chugs, and I've played a nice japanese ESP flying V's with passive pickups that could nail that old school hard rock crunch.
Quote from: hashbrowns on January 05, 2012, 03:22:47 PM
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 05, 2012, 12:21:50 PM
I love pointy guitars, too. Hell 7 out of the 12 or so that I own are pointy...
Two Westone Dimension IV's, 2 Mockingbirds, a Jackson Kelly, a BC Rich Widow, and an ripoff Charvel Star... Then a Jackson Dinky.
Peavey T-60
My Tele, and Strat
Guild S100.
Yeah man haha. I mean no offense to anyone here, to each his own, but I think it's silly how much people buy into marketing ploys. I mean pretty much all of the "rockers" I meet hate on pointy guitars, and all the "metalheads" hate on fender/gibson/prs aka classics. To me it's silly, the shape of the guitar has no effect on it's tone why does it matter unless you buy guitars as some sort of fashion accessory. I guess it helps that on any given day I might spin zeppelin IV followed by cannibal's KILL in the same hour. I've played gibson les pauls that are good for extremely brutal death metal chugs, and I've played a nice japanese ESP flying V's with passive pickups that could nail that old school hard rock crunch.
Yeah, Brian Robertson used a strat in the studio for some of the solos when he was with Thin Lizzy!
Still hate strats though.
While I get the argument that the shape of a guitar doesn't matter for how it sounds, it also is a thing. A tangible thing that can look about a million different ways in regards to shape, color, etc. Regardless of how awesome a pointy guitar sounds, I think most look stupid. So yeah it does matter to me, and maybe it is a fashion accessory. My guitars do bring out my eyes, and make my ass look good.
So would I buy one? No. Would I use it if someone gave it to me, probably for something. If Im going to drop even a small amount of money on something, that is so obviously enjoyed for both tone AND looks I might as well enjoy the look of the thing.
And I really like explorers, and dont mind flying v's. But i hate the strap button on explorers and V's are only playable standing. Those two things alone keep me from buying.
anything made with American Cheese, I had this American Cheese guitar once and it sucked. ::)
Quote from: Hemisaurus on January 05, 2012, 02:49:43 PM
Hey if Albini uses it, it must be crap ;)
Heh.
I think the secret to his tone is the 15"/tweeter and the Intersound IVP soildstate preamp.
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 05, 2012, 02:53:55 PM
nobody else fuckin' subscribe!
I'm subscripted. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sunn I'll conscript you... ;D
Quote from: rayinreverse on January 05, 2012, 05:23:45 PM
V's are only playable standing.
Really? If I'm sitting down I prefer my V to anything else. Just use classical position dude it rules for that. It gives me really good posture and helps my technique.
I hate pointy guitars, but I want to be in a surf band where we all play these:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/axmaestro/gitsforsale%201-09/100_3750.jpg)
(Step 2: learn how to play guitar.)
Peavey Razors rule.
my only flat out "no" are floating trems. of any make.
i dont like pointy guitars in general (like kerry king style pointy, not flying v pointy), or active pickups, but if some crazy ass bc rich with emgs played nice, and gave me a sound i liked, id have no problem with it.
Yeah, I should note that although I'm not an active pu fan I'd still like to try one of those BC Rich full active setups, those things seem godly with a shitload of possibilities.
The list of won't buy is VERY long..The list of won't use is non existent. Fuck, I'd use anything that is either free or borrowed.
I can't see myself ever again buying something with emg's and a floyd rose on it. Otherwise I'm not that picky.
There's gear I don't like, but all it takes is the right gear to turn me around, should it play good/sound good/some combo thereof. Except for guitars with locking trems.
...but even then, I'd take a Page Hamilton ESP/LTD any day of the week, so I'm just an asshole.
Model T Ford plays a Razer.
He's a blues man.
Dean guitars. No bueno on them headstocks
i would never buy, or play a steiberger guitar or bass.
i would also probably think about not ever playing with a drummer if he showed up to practice with an electronic kit.
Joe Preston was playing a headless bass when I saw Thrones in Brooklyn last year. Looked really stupid, sounded great. I imagine if you're flying out to your shows, not having a headstock would be a good thing. Seems like I'm constantly hearing about people getting their headstocks snapped off by careless airline employees. I dunno - probably still not worth the trade off in looks, unless retarded is what you're aiming for. In Mr. Preston's case, the bright rainbow strap was the perfect accessory.
Quote from: Discö Rice on January 06, 2012, 03:36:28 PM
Joe Preston was playing a headless bass when I saw Thrones in Brooklyn last year. Looked really stupid, sounded great. I imagine if you're flying out to your shows, not having a headstock would be a good thing. Seems like I'm constantly hearing about people getting their headstocks snapped off by careless airline employees. I dunno - probably still not worth the trade off in looks, unless retarded is what you're aiming for. In Mr. Preston's case, the bright rainbow strap was the perfect accessory.
yeah he was playing one when I saw him a few years ago. i dont give a shit who plays one, or how great they sound. they look ridiculous. honestly they look like something that someone would be playing in back to the future II.
The dude in Boris has a bass/guitar double neck...I'd totally play that.
I used to have a much larger (and generally more foolish) gear prejudice when I was younger, now I'll only exclude the lowest and highest ends, qualitywise. Cheap stuff for beginners just ain't gonna do and blues lawyer shit is for, well, them. Obviously there are exceptions in both cases...
For many years I ridiculed Peavey because my experiences with them in the late '80's was always the same: The amps sounded cold, harsh, unforgiving...I've since had better experiences and they've no doubt grown, too in that time...
I think steinburgers are rad. Played one once and it ruled. I guess I can kind of understand where you guys are coming from but I just have never been one to give a shit about looks with almost anything.
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 04, 2012, 10:15:00 PM
Quote from: Lumpy on January 04, 2012, 10:12:08 PM
PRS guitars. Fugly, expensive, and I've never heard one that sounds good in a heavy band. Who buys them, besides Carlos Santana?
Opeth?
Ancestors
I totally don't get the hate on pointy guitars. SGs are like the original pointy guitar. Plenty of guys from the 70s played a BC Rich Bich or Mockingbird. Iommi even dabbled with playing an Ironbird. I love the feel of a Warlock. My only complaint with most of the shredder guitars is those thin necks that seem so common. Give me a Warlock with a baseball bat neck and I'd have the ultimate guitar.
I try to stay away from beginner-level guitars and amps and Behringer pedals. Otherwise I'm really not too picky and I don't really care to "keep it cheap". Yeah that's very cool and all and I totally respect those that do that but this is my #1 interest and I have money. I'm not rich but I have not problems at all to pay the bills so why should I be cheap on my interest?
For the record, I'm down with SG's.
I agree with Lumpy about PRS guitars. God fucking awful. They sound and look like poo. I swear to god you can almost always tell when there's a PRS in the mix. If someone gave me a free one, I'd handle it with rubber gloves and I'd sell it immediately to someone I dislike, take whatever I got for it and buy something worth playing.
I won't buy anything with active pickups, or a guitar with any type of whammy bar.
That said I'll use anything a few times just for the hell of it.
I can't diss the low end gear one of my favorite guitars is a 99 dollar 1997 Epiphone SG Junior.
I'm with you on the active front, can't abide the sound of that stuff.
I like headless, both the Steinberger (rectangle) and regular shaped headless basses have their place, speaking as one who can get his hair tangled round the headstock if he thrashes too hard. Rob from The Exploited plays a nice headless bass, looks like a regular bass, but less to damage on top.
I recently overhauled my very pointy Iceman with some EMG's and 9's, tuned it to Eb and couldn't be happier playing hyper speed thrash riffs that nobody will ever hear. Sometimes it's fun just to have gear to make you smile for reasons others won't understand.
The PRS hate is pretty funny. Nobody likes double humbucker, mahogany set neck guitars?
I will say this for PRS. The pickups aren't great and the shape will always be associated with bad blues rock playing but if you compare the build quality of one of those SE models vs a Gibson at the same price the Gibsons start looking pretty shoddy.
I've got to admit, I kinda like the PRS single-cuts...the one that Gibson sued them over. If I was going to buy a really high end Les Paul style guitar it wouldn't be my first choice but I'd probably rather have one of those than a current production Gibson of the same price range.
I have a Steinberger P series I've had for about 15 years or so (Buck Dharma 4 life). I'd be lying if I said it were the ultimate doom machine, but it plays effortlessly - the neck is just awesome. It's a good change-of-pace guitar when I feel myself falling into old ruts. (It's also the only piece of gear I own worth anything, so I keep threatening to sell it ever time I want a new amp.)
In the spirit if the thread, I'll say that it does have EMG's, and I've disliked almost every EMG I've played/heard. But these are passive and just cleeeeean.
PRS hate for me (and I hope a few others, so I'm not a complete asshat) has nothing to do with the instrument... I'm sure they play nice and I'm pretty whatever about the looks, it has everything to do with either coming of age in, or gaining musical cognizance in, the late 90's. Every fucking horrid band played one through a triple rec (nu-metal and radio-rock...seether, stained, linkin park, creed, yadda fucking yadda fucking yadda) and every dipshit kid wanted one (the same dipshit kid who now works at the guitar store in your hometown and is working on his "acoustic stuff"). So those 5-ish years of seeing them in the hands of people who created some of the worst music possible pretty much slayed any possible PRS redemption.
The PRS SE singlecut is a nice guitar for the price, I got mine for 300 bucks used and it came with a pretty nice gig bag. I have the SE One which is sort of a copy of a Les Paul Junior, it's a solid chunk of mahogany with a set neck and a single P-90.
I dig it. And I spent the last 20 years hating PRS guitars.
But if it wouldn't have been so cheap I probably wouldn't have even considered it.
I love the PRS Mira. Wraparound, no flame, pickguard, no frills. Yum.
Those PRS Mira's were supposed to their answer to Gibson SG's.
I don't own a PRS there is no way im dirt poor. I have used them though and can dial any sound I need out of the two I used. I wouldn't want to be caught playing one live but would do it if I had to. I agree about most everything that has been said about them, but the fact is they don't "sound" bad.
I'd rather play a PRS than this thing...
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/msg/2791170503.html
An old bandmate of mine had a nice 80's B.C. Rich Warlock he used for our grind band. It worked well for that, but I couldn't see using one for anything but that kind of thing. I wouldn't mind having a white 80's Mockingbird bass, though.
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l197/BucketsOBlood/bass04a.jpg)
I wouldn't buy a PRS, strat, pretty much anything with a floyd or active pups, Line6, etc... I wouldn't mind (much) using them for recording or messing around at home though. That said I do have a slight pointy guitar fetish, my live guitar is a Reverend Ron Asheton V and I'd really like an old mockingbird or a rhodes V (without the floyd and EMG's).
Those Asheton's are pretty friggin' sweet.
Klon Centaur