Guitar+processor suggestion :)

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v1gnesh

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hey guys :)
ill b havin 25k in my hand in oct..
so .. i wanna get a good guitar+basic processor for 20k max..
i basically play metallica/megadeth/rock stuff..
rhythm guitar n a few solos n riffs here n there..
so..

apart from this.. another general question.. which is better ..digitech rp 80 or zoom 505..

awaitin ur replies
thx in advance :)
 
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Pro-Music might be a nice place to go looking. When I was in your city Sudhin would personally run the shop and he had awesome chops and a nice practice room. There was no one breathing down your neck, and I bought my first electric setup (single humbucker guitar, Zoom 505 and Stranger Cube20) from him.

In those days Tansen had a showroom in Spencer Plaza, from where I got a very nice axe that is still my only electric. Actually, Chennai was a lovely place to buy instruments, given the musical nature of Tamil culture.

I'm sure you'll have a great time shopping.

Specifically to bajaao.co, the Epi Les Paul (16K) Special looks good, except the Specials are generally low-cost versions of the good stuff.

ESP has some good guitars in that range as well, check the M50 and MH-50.

And here's where the massive Ibanez range starts: Electric Guitars - Bajaao - India - Buy and Review Musical Instruments

You must check out Greg Bennett guitars if you can, been hearing very good things on the web about them. We played a couple recently and they're pretty well set up and have decent pickups too, pretty competitive in the price range (they were originally Samick).

I would consider the RP-80 for a processor, it is only 5.3 K and comes with the expression pedal built-in. I have the RP300 and the SQ is not too bad. I prefer separate pedals anyway, but don't play too much electric stuff.

Watch for rust. The high humidity in Chennai is a guitar killer - ask me about it. Photo stores have little packs of silica gel that you need to change every two weeks, and a bit of vaseline on the metal parts will keep the rust out.

I use the dunlop CO-101 for corrosion protection, and have these on order:

www.zorb-it.com

Cheap given the fact each pack lasts forever.

Enough blabbering, have fun with your new toys. Let us know what you finally got!
 
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Knowing by the reputation v1ggy boi had as evil @ fs i really doubt rio would shed some light on this topic, cuz as far as i know rio did hate EVIL :P

Just Kidding, btw v1gnesh remember me ? :)
 
bajaoo is a lil overpriced...
try goin to shops n ask em for a deal..
id say.. get an ibanez for 13k(approx).. + korg ax100G...
if u need a good amp.. dnt settle for a cheapo... ull regret later..
 
its funny how noones mentioned the ZoomG2/ G2.1u yet, cause its a pretty damn good little proccy for its price. so yeah, look into that one too.

frankly speaking, Ibanez lowend models suck. if you want a good ibanez axe, you need to atleast get an RG350/RG370.

As sangram said, the Epi Les Paul is a very good deal, that specific model, known as the Les Paul 100. don't go for the Specials, they are like toys, and the higher end Les Pauls, are well, expensive.

so i suggest you look for the Epiphone Les Paul 100 + Zoom G2.1u, and also though you should keep in mind every suggestion here, get your ass to a guitar shop, and play as many guitars as you want, and choose which one YOU think sounds good, you can play comfortably.
 
rushabht said:
Knowing by the reputation v1ggy boi had as evil @ fs i really doubt rio would shed some light on this topic, cuz as far as i know rio did hate EVIL :P

Just Kidding, btw v1gnesh remember me ? :)
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LOL I've been playing hide n seek with him this weekend, but today I'll chat up with him and help him make up his mind :D

@sangram, yeah those Greg Bennetts sure are great but very limited models in India... the tone is just right for jazz though, wouldn't really recommend that for heavier music.

@powersurge, the newer Zoom effects series are brilliant... I've tested the G7 tube and still use a G2.1u. I'll probably sell my G2.1u to viggy since I have a new board and a rack coming.
 
RiO said:
@powersurge, the newer Zoom effects series are brilliant... I've tested the G7 tube and still use a G2.1u. I'll probably sell my G2.1u to viggy since I have a new board and a rack coming.
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ooo, what board/rack u getting? im saving up for a MXR Phase 90/Boss RV-3 and two Seymour Duncan Jazz/JB for my guitar. haha, all my comp upgrade money now goes towards stomp boxes, instead of getting my DVDRW fixed, or getting a new one, i got an Ibanez TS7 instead.
 
Heh, I have to balance between PC and guitar upgrades... I'm getting a Boss GT-8 and MOTU 896HD. GT-8 is probably temporary, I want to see how it stacks up to the GT-5 and ME50.
 
thanks for the replies guys :)

1 thing i wud like to add ..

i want a "normal" shaped guitar :bleh:

epiphone les paul 100 shape-ish.. i don wanna go for it .. i know looks shouldn't bother but.. :P

and yeah.. i want the axe to play rock as much "rock" as possible .. lol

@RiO .. saw in an orkut community that the present price of g2.1u is 7.5k.. n ur sellin it for the same :P

btw.. i dont know much about tremolo locking thingy..

i'd like to consider myself as x ,where beginner<x<intermediate :bleh:

till now i've been playin only covers..

once i start to make time.. ill start own comps :)

and yes i will let u guys know what i finally buy :P

oh btw.. i have

Laney HCM15 Hard Core Max 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier

i know its el cheapo .. i guess its enuf for home use..

if i wanna record ill connect my proc to my pc (in case i get a g2.1u :P )
 
Since I don't buy my stuff in India I don't know about local prices but thanks for letting me know... since I got it for much higher, I really wouldn't want to sell it for lower than 7k and I guess that may not work out for you :)
 
if i can extend my budget by 3k..

28k..

n i settle for zoom g2.1u.. (assuming its 7.5-8k)

which guitar do i go for...~20k..

1.i hope a black is available..

2.whammy bar not a must.. if its there .then.. well n good..

3.available in chennai..

any suggestions :)?
 
v1gnesh said:
if i can extend my budget by 3k..
28k..
n i settle for zoom g2.1u.. (assuming its 7.5-8k)
which guitar do i go for...~20k..
1.i hope a black is available..
2.whammy bar not a must.. if its there .then.. well n good..
3.available in chennai..
any suggestions :)?
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g1.1u is the best bet. so you cant go wrong with that.
for a guitar my personal reccomendation is either
Ibanez RG321 (19k) or
Ibanez RG350/RG370 (23-24k)
OR i know you dont like the LP, but yeah Epiphone Les Paul 100 (20k) will give you loads and loads of sustain (if you want similar sustain also look at the Ibanez SA260FM.. for 23k)

cannot vouch for ESP's as i havent really played any, also kidnapping RiO and taking him to the music shop while you play on innumerable guitars seems to be a very good idea. :bleh:
 
i'd suggest get a Boss paddle instead of processor cuz u get one individual sound

also get the stranger amps over Kustom sound since i've been using stranger amps for more than 6 yrs and its awsome till date no issues

my equipment:

Kramer Focus 420SE (Bass)

Fender Strat x2

Fender Jagstang x1

Zoom 707,Boss GT-6, Boss Overdrive peddle,Boss Metal Zone,Boss Xtortion
 
Ero-Sannin said:
i'd suggest get a Boss paddle instead of processor cuz u get one individual sound

also get the stranger amps over Kustom sound since i've been using stranger amps for more than 6 yrs and its awsome till date no issues

my equipment:

Kramer Focus 420SE (Bass)

Fender Strat x2

Fender Jagstang x1

Zoom 707,Boss GT-6, Boss Overdrive peddle,Boss Metal Zone,Boss Xtortion
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your'e using a Fender Strat with stranger amps?? MIM or MIA strats might i ask? IMHO one should forget dist pedals and just buy a good amp which has a good overdrive channel. if you want more dist.. just get a od pedal to boost it. but the best distortions come from (GOOD) amps.

a proccy is good for time based and phase effects, especially at a tight budget, although stompboxes rule the roost there.
 
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