Guitars that BOTHER you!

Colo Springs E · December 28th, 2003, 05:57 PM

OK, we all got 'em--guitars we just don't like. Here's a poll, let us know of this list which ones don't do it for you.

Feel free to add a post if there's something else out there that really bothers you!!

Lance · December 28th, 2003, 06:10 PM

I like them all?

tahoebob54 · December 28th, 2003, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

OK, we all got 'em--guitars we just don't like. Here's a poll, let us know of this list which ones don't do it for you.

Feel free to add a post if there's something else out there that really bothers you!!

I hate anything made by B.C. Rich then again all they are are just toys

Jazzy Jay · December 28th, 2003, 06:27 PM

...so most of the pointy headstock guitars don't raise my GAS-O-meter, but if they were the last guitars on earth, I would play one for sure.
I like all the classic models from the classic brands, but that doesn't mean I hate everything else. I even like the original body- and headless Steinbergers!

Cheers,

J.J.

Kevin · December 28th, 2003, 07:39 PM

You misspelled "Rickenbacker."

I was just at Sam Ash and Guitar Center today, trying to decide between 330/360 and 6/12 strings.

Evil Bunny · December 28th, 2003, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzy Jay

...so most of the pointy headstock guitars don't raise my GAS-O-meter, but if they were the last guitars on earth, I would play one for sure.
I like all the classic models from the classic brands, but that doesn't mean I hate everything else. I even like the original body- and headless Steinbergers!

Cheers,

J.J.

I love the older steinbergers too. Wish I could find one for myself. I don't care much for the new Gibson owned ones with wooden necks, kinda defeats the purpose to me.

Okay later

hippietim · December 28th, 2003, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tahoebob54

I hate anything made by B.C. Rich then again all they are are just toys

Hardly. The USA made stuff is top notch gear. I know this is sacrilegious around here but I'd say that they are much better made guitars than a lot of Fenders. You may not like the looks but they sound and play awesome. Even some of the NJ series guitars are pretty darn nice. Of course the $99 guitars are junk just any other $99 guitar.

hippietim · December 28th, 2003, 08:29 PM

I had to vote for Ricks - they are just ugly and have miserable necks.

kid deluxe · December 28th, 2003, 08:52 PM

Oh......I didnt know that there are other..... guitars..... :? :o

iluvblackfrancis · December 28th, 2003, 08:59 PM

The Rickenbacker neck is one to master...once you do, they're very rewarding. I really hate Les Pauls, Exlorers and the shredder guitars. I'd play anything else, and be happy.

Peds... · December 28th, 2003, 09:59 PM

:P

Colo Springs E · December 28th, 2003, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

You misspelled "Rickenbacker." I was just at Sam Ash and Guitar Center today, trying to decide between 330/360 and 6/12 strings.

Which model provides more resistance when being smashed against a stationary object?

Ed N. · December 28th, 2003, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

You misspelled "Rickenbacker."

I was just at Sam Ash and Guitar Center today, trying to decide between 330/360 and 6/12 strings.

Kevin, unless you've got REAL small hands & thin fingers and are willing to settle, don't buy a 360-12 until you at least try the Rick 660-12. Read up on 'em--play one, and you'll see what the raves are all about.

I lucked out and got a 2001 Desert Gold 660-12 that is GORGEOUS and nails any 60's 12-string tone you ever heard!

Good Hunting!!

E

Bill E. · December 28th, 2003, 11:08 PM

I have to say that, IMHO, PRS guitars are so overrated. Some of them look OK (the Birds are really nice looking), but NO new, non-single-craftsman - made guitar should cost that much! To me, though, the most dissapointing thing about PRSs is the sound. In going for something that is in between a Les Paul and a Strat ( mahogany/maple cap & 25" scale), they seem to have managed the worst of both - nasal HB sound without the 'balls' of a LP, and nowhere near the 'zing' of a 25.5" scale , SC-equipped guitar.

Just my opinion, and worth every penny you paid for it!

Bill

Teletwang · December 28th, 2003, 11:44 PM

[quote="Bill E."]I have to say that, IMHO, PRS guitars are so overrated.

I'm w/ you Bill, PRS just aint happening w/ me.Those AAAAAAA,etc. tops
serve better as furniture & make even better ashes....Burn real hot

JoeyV · December 28th, 2003, 11:55 PM

1. The Guild Roy Buchanon Tele - Thats just a butt ugly guitar
2. Peavey- Those Eddy Van Halen Peaveys are just plain crappy and in my opinion stupid guitars..
3. Squire - Those big headstock cheapo strats..they just rub me the wrong way..they look low rent
4. Any Gibson with a fenderish headstock...it just aint right.
5. G&L Headstocks - There just too long
6. Shon Guitars - Talk about hockey sticks and an ugly body
7. Fender - Teles with a strat headstock. I think there too strange looking and they just dont seem to flow nicely
8. Any guitar with a Floyd Rose Tremolo - I just hate them trems...I dont like any tremolos or guitars that tools are required to use.

pbradt · December 29th, 2003, 12:48 AM

Telecasters with humbucking pickups bug the hell out of me.

O- Fender · December 29th, 2003, 12:52 AM

As much as "SG's Ain't My Thang", I'd have to go with pointy headstocks. I think reversed pointy headstocks look just goofy.
I can't look at a BC Rich but that's because it reminds me of the hair styles I had in the 80's (don't ask)
Several Ibenez guitars are on my list. Namely the "Dimebag" models, especially with the "Dime Slime" finish.

As usual, it's just my $0.02 (Canadian, so it might be worth less to you with the exchange)
And of course, YMMV.

cowboytwang · December 29th, 2003, 01:06 AM

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You misspelled "Rickenbacker."

It was spelled with an "h" (Rickenbacher) from 1934 till 1949, then in 1950 they changed the "h" to a "k" and spelled it "Rickenbacker".
The story of why they changed the spelling had something to do with WWII. Adolph Rickenbacher (the Founder of Rickenbacher) was from Switzerland, he and most of the Swiss-American Rickenbacher's, changed the spelling after the war from the German spelling(Rickenbacher) to a Americanized spelling(Rickenbacker). That had something to do with a famous WWI flying pilot Eddie Rickenbacker, he spelled his name with a "k". Rickenbacker also put out a model of guitar around the same time as the name change that was called the "Flying Ace".
I have two Rickenbacher steel guitars and three amps that have it spelled with an "h", they are all from the '30s and '40s and are great instruments.

showman(tx) · December 29th, 2003, 01:14 AM

no one has mentioned Parkers ... they may be "state of the art" in some circles, but yuk!

0le FUZZY · December 29th, 2003, 01:18 AM

Where yew haff ta pick jes one.

I tried ta mark em all and it wood not take it si I jes chose one HEE! HEE!

Now yew hafta guess and I ain't sayin even iffin yew dew!!

The it don't git no better niss

Kingpin · December 29th, 2003, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

<li>Where yew haff ta pick jes one.
<li>I tried ta mark em all and it wood not take it si I jes chose one HEE! HEE!
<li>Now yew hafta guess and I ain't sayin even iffin yew dew!!

What a coincidence, I chose the same one!

davg · December 29th, 2003, 01:40 AM

Wow, I can't believe the hate towards the pointy headstockers. I went through a period where I didn't care for 'em. But I've come around and have to say I really dig 'em. Since I learned to play in the 80s on a Kramer and Robin (sorta rounded-off point in the wrong (up)direction) along with my Tele Custom, I guess it's natural that I have a spot in my heart for them. I REALLY want a Jackson Soloist! I agree that PRS's are way overated and waaaay overpriced. I had one back then and sold it. Nothing special. Les Pauls are cool but just feel odd to me. I would like to own one but would probably spend more time looking at it then playing it.

View Poll Results: Which of these do you just not like?
Stratocaster--so passe	5	3.38%
Les Paul--can you say "over-rated?"	5	3.38%
Rickenbachers--just too hideous to play!	11	7.43%
Shredders--you know, pointy headstock guitars!	92	62.16%
G&Ls; much rather have a Fender	4	2.70%
Jazz boxes; big fat and UGLY!	3	2.03%
SGs; ain't my thang	3	2.03%
Flying Vs; too funky	8	5.41%
Bolt-on copies of 335s and similar guitars	12	8.11%
Explorers; too funky	5	3.38%
Voters: 148. You may not vote on this poll

December 28th, 2003, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,204 5 Photos	Guitars that BOTHER you! OK, we all got 'em--guitars we just don't like. Here's a poll, let us know of this list which ones don't do it for you. Feel free to add a post if there's something else out there that really bothers you!! __________________ Think I'll pack it in and Buy a pickup Take it down to LA...

December 28th, 2003, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,180	What if... I like them all? __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

December 28th, 2003, 06:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jazzy Jay Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 131	I like to keep it simple,... ...so most of the pointy headstock guitars don't raise my GAS-O-meter, but if they were the last guitars on earth, I would play one for sure. I like all the classic models from the classic brands, but that doesn't mean I hate everything else. I even like the original body- and headless Steinbergers! Cheers, J.J. __________________ "There's a mighty difference between kneeling down and bending over"

December 28th, 2003, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kevin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 2,967	You misspelled "Rickenbacker." I was just at Sam Ash and Guitar Center today, trying to decide between 330/360 and 6/12 strings. __________________ Of course, I don't see anywhere in my post that says it'll actually work...

December 28th, 2003, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
hippietim Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh Posts: 2,101	I had to vote for Ricks - they are just ugly and have miserable necks.

December 28th, 2003, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
kid deluxe Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 167	Oh......I didnt know that there are other..... guitars..... :? :o

December 28th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
iluvblackfrancis Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 208	The Rickenbacker neck is one to master...once you do, they're very rewarding. I really hate Les Pauls, Exlorers and the shredder guitars. I'd play anything else, and be happy. __________________ Take my hand, I'm shaking like milk.

December 28th, 2003, 09:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Peds... Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 300	:P

December 28th, 2003, 11:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bill E. Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western MA Posts: 289	I know I'm gonna get fried for this, but... I have to say that, IMHO, PRS guitars are so overrated. Some of them look OK (the Birds are really nice looking), but NO new, non-single-craftsman - made guitar should cost that much! To me, though, the most dissapointing thing about PRSs is the sound. In going for something that is in between a Les Paul and a Strat ( mahogany/maple cap & 25" scale), they seem to have managed the worst of both - nasal HB sound without the 'balls' of a LP, and nowhere near the 'zing' of a 25.5" scale , SC-equipped guitar. Just my opinion, and worth every penny you paid for it! Bill __________________ Greetings from Shell Beach...

December 28th, 2003, 11:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Teletwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Connecticut Age: 41 Posts: 1,275 1 Photos	Re: I know I'm gonna get fried for this, but... [quote="Bill E."]I have to say that, IMHO, PRS guitars are so overrated. I'm w/ you Bill, PRS just aint happening w/ me.Those AAAAAAA,etc. tops serve better as furniture & make even better ashes....Burn real hot

December 28th, 2003, 11:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
JoeyV Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northshore , MA Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 2 Photos	There are a couple that dont turn me on 1. The Guild Roy Buchanon Tele - Thats just a butt ugly guitar 2. Peavey- Those Eddy Van Halen Peaveys are just plain crappy and in my opinion stupid guitars.. 3. Squire - Those big headstock cheapo strats..they just rub me the wrong way..they look low rent 4. Any Gibson with a fenderish headstock...it just aint right. 5. G&L Headstocks - There just too long 6. Shon Guitars - Talk about hockey sticks and an ugly body 7. Fender - Teles with a strat headstock. I think there too strange looking and they just dont seem to flow nicely 8. Any guitar with a Floyd Rose Tremolo - I just hate them trems...I dont like any tremolos or guitars that tools are required to use. __________________ "I just love hearing them guitars go zing, zang , zoom"

December 29th, 2003, 12:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
pbradt Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 267	Telecasters with humbucking pickups bug the hell out of me. __________________ Hell yeah I'd love to make it, But I suck at playing games I'd rather starve than fake it For a little taste of fame - Allison Moorer

December 29th, 2003, 12:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
O- Fender Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 452	As much as "SG's Ain't My Thang", I'd have to go with pointy headstocks. I think reversed pointy headstocks look just goofy. I can't look at a BC Rich but that's because it reminds me of the hair styles I had in the 80's (don't ask) Several Ibenez guitars are on my list. Namely the "Dimebag" models, especially with the "Dime Slime" finish. As usual, it's just my $0.02 (Canadian, so it might be worth less to you with the exchange) And of course, YMMV. __________________ "Unless you are the lead dog, the scenery doesn't change much." - Kinky Friedman "Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music" - Anon.

December 29th, 2003, 01:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
showman(tx) TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 81	I can't believe ... no one has mentioned Parkers ... they may be "state of the art" in some circles, but yuk!

December 29th, 2003, 01:18 AM	#21 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	I hate polls Where yew haff ta pick jes one. I tried ta mark em all and it wood not take it si I jes chose one HEE! HEE! Now yew hafta guess and I ain't sayin even iffin yew dew!! The it don't git no better niss

December 29th, 2003, 01:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
davg Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 149	Wow, I can't believe the hate towards the pointy headstockers. I went through a period where I didn't care for 'em. But I've come around and have to say I really dig 'em. Since I learned to play in the 80s on a Kramer and Robin (sorta rounded-off point in the wrong (up)direction) along with my Tele Custom, I guess it's natural that I have a spot in my heart for them. I REALLY want a Jackson Soloist! I agree that PRS's are way overated and waaaay overpriced. I had one back then and sold it. Nothing special. Les Pauls are cool but just feel odd to me. I would like to own one but would probably spend more time looking at it then playing it.