the new gear

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:54 pm

i lashed out last week and got a proper guitar, a Belman Albatross. Belman are a melbourne company that are making some really awesome guitars and the quality of this beast is amazing. It sounds brilliant. It feels a lot like a Les Paul and has similar hardware, except it has a coil tap on the push-pull tone knob. I also got a new fender amp which is fucking loud as, way louder than i need, and a Korg effects box which seems pretty sweet even though i haven't really messed with it much. I has amp simulation, which seems kinda cool, but i think it's more a novelty than anything else. But i'm stoked with the Belman, it is a brilliant guitar.

Vilante · Post by **Vilante** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:11 pm

Congrats Woodsy, looks unreal!!

Post by **Shonky** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:54 pm

Nice!

pogo · Post by **pogo** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:50 am

nice one, looks quality

I haven't picked up a guitar in 6 months or more :weep:

Exar Kun · Post by **Exar Kun** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:20 am

I really should pick up my bass again. It's been many months since I've played it.

petey · Post by **petey** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:22 am

And im excited by a squier strat, lol.

Hope you have fun with it

Bacchulum · Post by **Bacchulum** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:05 am

Nice ax, but it could do with another string

And I must disagree with any purchase of a Fender amp

Go Mesa-Boogie, Trace Elliot or even Marshall before Fender (which are only better than Peavey)

Exar Kun · Post by **Exar Kun** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:18 am

Bacchulum wrote:Nice ax, but it could do with another string
And I must disagree with any purchase of a Fender amp
Go Mesa-Boogie, Trace Elliot or even Marshall before Fender (which are only better than Peavey)

For the most part I'd agree but I've heard a couple of Fender amps that have had a really nice sound. At least, the sound suited what the guitarist was doing with it. I'm a bit sick of the Marshall sound - very over it these days.

matticooper · Post by **matticooper** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:27 pm

Bacchulum wrote:Nice ax, but it could do with another string

Nah... take the 2 high strings off... got some ol over head wires and strap onto that baby and let's hear it for the 5-string bass....

You know it sounds good when you can't hear it... you FEEL it.... ooooooooh yeah...

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:43 pm

Must say I really like the style of these guitars. If it sounds as good it looks, I can see these really making an impact on the world stage.

Bacchulum · Post by **Bacchulum** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:51 pm

One question, is it neck-through-body or a bolt on neck?

eMPee · Post by **eMPee** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:13 pm

looks good mate. hope u have fun with it. u have inspired me to pick up my guitar tomorrow and dust it off

How much did u pay if u dont mind me asking? I was thinking about an Ibanez last xmas but didnt go through with it. I just dont play enough to warrent the $$$$

petey · Post by **petey** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:02 pm

eMPee wrote:looks good mate. hope u have fun with it. u have inspired me to pick up my guitar tomorrow and dust it off
How much did u pay if u dont mind me asking? I was thinking about an Ibanez last xmas but didnt go through with it. I just dont play enough to warrent the $$$$

Go it, ibanez's rock.

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/f ... ralia.html
Ibanez SZ120 - $495 at Arties Music shop

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/f ... ralia.html
RG321MH - $649 Arties again , Rocks off its nut, although fixed bridge, no whammy...

And a personal favourite
http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/f ... ralia.html
GRG170DX - $399

The last one is the cheapest you'll see a good ibanez, even though you can get the nicest sound out of it

Arties music shop, http://www.artiesmusic.com.au/ibanezelectricguitars.htm

Oh and

Bacchulum wrote:One question, is it neck-through-body or a bolt on neck?

Pulled from the site w00dsy gave,

http://www.belmanguitars.com/albatross.htm wrote:With its Glue-in neck construction, straight string pull, and shorter scale,

eMPee · Post by **eMPee** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:01 pm

Cheers Pete,
I was looking at the RG Prestige 2570E? or the one below it, but that rg321mh looks the perfect fit

, not too expensive either. There are a few new models from when i was searching for them.
I bought my brothers old amp when he bought a stack so i have a marshall jcm800 100watt lead series combo. Old amp but damn she's powerful. The down side is i dont have room for it where im currently living so its sitting at my parents house

just using a shitty 10 watt practice amp atm

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:46 pm

eMPee wrote: How much did u pay if u dont mind me asking?

the guitar was about $3100. It's a mix of the normal and the Grand, apparently it was a bit of a mix up and it has some of the Grand's bit's, so it's a touch dearer than the standard Albatross, and a touch cheaper than the Grand. I got it from Billy Hyde.

As for the Fender amp, it was suggested to me by the guy in the shop, and it hasn't dissapointed me. For brand names i'd probably prefer telling people i had a Marshall and a Les Paul, but everyone has them, i'd rather a slightly different combo. When i first heard it all together i nearly shot a bit of load. Considering i only play at home it suits me just fine.

eMPee · Post by **eMPee** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:55 pm

shit thats an expensive bit of gear :o

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:06 pm

Yeah, could have had a 5D for that. But thats not the point, what is ithe point is that you find enjoyment and pleasure out of it. Then cost is all most irelivent.

Post by **Cutter** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:18 pm

This is gunna sound so dumb.
List it on your insurance.
I had a Steinburger GL7TA nicked from home about 10 years ago
and insurance didnt cover it, bye bye $1800.00

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:22 pm

fourthof5 wrote:Yeah, could have had a 5D for that. But thats not the point, what is ithe point is that you find enjoyment and pleasure out of it. Then cost is all most irelivent.

what is a 5D?

Vilante · Post by **Vilante** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:27 am

w00dsy wrote:
fourthof5 wrote:Yeah, could have had a 5D for that. But thats not the point, what is ithe point is that you find enjoyment and pleasure out of it. Then cost is all most irelivent.
what is a 5D?

Cannon SLR Camera.

Norbs and fourth wanna have their babies

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:36 am

but i can't crank out Tools The Pot on a camera.

eMPee · Post by **eMPee** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:00 am

Hahaha yeah! thats the spirit woodsy!

petey · Post by **petey** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:07 am

eMPee wrote:I bought my brothers old amp when he bought a stack so i have a marshall jcm800 100watt lead series combo. Old amp but damn she's powerful.

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:18 am

w00dsy wrote:but i can't crank out Tools The Pot on a camera.

No but you could take photos of Tools and Pot.

Bacchulum · Post by **Bacchulum** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:23 am

Cutter wrote:This is gunna sound so dumb.
List it on your insurance.
I had a Steinburger GL7TA nicked from home about 10 years ago
and insurance didnt cover it, bye bye $1800.00

No way that sounds dumb.

Our guitarist lost (re: had stolen) a $4000 ESP and a $6000 Trace Elliot stack which weren't insured.

The replacements were on the insurance a day after purchase.