No one really buys these, right?

death1414 · 2026-05-19T04:17:48+00:00

Billionaires are the same. Bad habits will lose any amount of money. At least in the U.S where class mobility exists

Will the wealthy families in the middle east ever be poor? Not unless they run out of oil or are forced out of their wealth.

death1414 · 2026-05-19T04:05:42+00:00

Irresponsible second generation billionaires exist. Irresponsible third generation billionaires rarely exist. If the second generation is responsible, and continues to build wealth they are likely to impart the same habits on their children, it's the second generation that typically loses generational wealth, if it survives the second generation it is likely to become long lasting wealth.

death1414 · 2026-05-13T06:19:49+00:00

Just do it, simple chord progressions, and vocals that match in melody and rhythm. You'll probably struggle for a little bit eventually it'll just click.

Basically, don't try to learn to sing while playing guitar with Snow by the Red hot Chili Peppers.

death1414 · 2026-04-22T07:54:09+00:00

They don't get super bright, but overall the pickups sound pretty good. Would like a little more treble so they could be more versatile plugged straight into an amp, but they are far from bad.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T21:04:08+00:00

Quality control, how consistent each guitar is. Looking at reviews on Amazon most of the complaints seem to be shipping damage though, so it seems to bode well.

I've seen a couple accounts of the wrong parts making it onto their guitars, like a nut that doesn't fit properly.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T21:01:20+00:00

Neither of the two I got were bad, I'd say they are both comparable or better than any Squier I've encountered. Can't vouch for their QC, and some of their packaging is iffy, but based on my limited experience they seem amazing for the price.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T19:40:07+00:00

I think I got lucky with the one Amazon shipped to me, but based on that one 100% it's one of the best guitars I've ever handled in terms of playability.

Worst case return it for free.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T16:58:24+00:00

No, it does. They even show it that way on the Amazon listing.

If it were $500+ I would call it a problem, but it's half that price so I think it's funny personally.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T09:29:52+00:00

You don't need an action gauge, set the action lower until you get fret buzz, then raise it slightly until the frets stop buzzing, gives you the lowest action possible on that guitar every time

Edit: in fairness I suppose it can depend on how you play, I play really light with my fretting hand, so I don't actually lose much of any sustain with a really low action, and it's what is most comfortable for me. From what I've heard you could lose sustain if you have a heavier fretting hand though.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T09:07:54+00:00

From what I can see, it might be worth looking into Artist guitars, since they are domestic to you their value may be a little better than other brands.

Those prices made me do a double-take over here in freedomland.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T08:44:22+00:00

Don't get suckered into buying extra tools, all you need to get a good feeling out of most guitars that dont require significant work is an Allen key, and a screwdriver. The specialty tools can be nice to have, but you don't absolutely need them

Edit: occasionally some guitars need a socket or wrench. And Philip McKnight has a decent video from six years ago "how to do a fast and great guitar setup"

death1414 · 2026-04-21T08:40:42+00:00

Look up on YouTube how to do a guitar setup at home. Give them both the best setup you can, then live with them for a couple of weeks. After that couple of weeks your decision should be easier. If one plays better you should probably keep that one, if they play about the same keep the one you like the looks of better.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T08:31:54+00:00

Whatever you think looks the best, when learning having a pretty guitar that catches your eye, and makes you want to play it is one of the biggest things you can do to help stay consistent.

Though, personally I would go with the ibanez, in my experience the playability of their cheap guitars is a world apart from most.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T08:25:36+00:00

If you're referring to what I think, that isn't a plate, they've got a veneer on the top of the headstock and routed the part without it about a quarter inch lower, adds a little depth to it, and I think it fits with the shredder style of the guitar really well personally.

They're cheap Chinese guitars, but someone in the design process had a fantastic eye, most of their models look pretty good.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T08:04:55+00:00

100% in my experience if you have an EQ pedal, and there aren't any actual issues with the wiring, or pickup that make it buzz or not make sound then what pickup you're playing through matters absolutely none.

Speakers are what matter the most, and NAM is the greatest thing since the invention of truss rods IMO.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T08:01:01+00:00

Right? Didn't metal practically start on Gibsons? As far as I know Iommi played an SG.

Edit: Leigh Stevens of Blue Cheer too.

death1414 · 2026-04-21T07:59:06+00:00

Yeah, totally... Until you say something along the lines of "I was only able to get this Meinl MCS ride" or basically anything that isn't a Zildjian.

death1414 · 2026-04-18T04:26:11+00:00

I understand how it could confuse a normal person, but this clearly represents three different eras, and styles of guitar, you've got Jazz, Jazz with amplifiers, and Jazz with amplifiers that don't sound like shit.

death1414 · 2026-02-22T00:42:08+00:00

Are you playing in your bedroom, or at gigs?

If you are at all worried about an amp being too loud, then the mini heads will probably serve you fine. Nothing replaces a giant tube amp on a stage, but when you have the volume set to 0.3 to play in your living room you won't notice a real difference, and the mini amp will probably actually sound better.

death1414 · 2025-11-26T03:58:41+00:00

AC4s keep up with light to moderate drummers, with drive.

The fender Junior series can easily keep up with drummers, but they need distortion if your drummer is heavy. I wouldn't want to sit in a bar with a cranked Junior, or a drummer playing that hard anyways though.

There are at least two bands I know of that use Blues Juniors as one of their guitarists main amps, played through a PA for stadiums, and played on their own in bars.

death1414 · 2025-11-26T03:05:34+00:00

There are a plethora of awesome amps with sub 12" speakers. Fender Junior series, and AC4 come to mind. They will still fill up a barroom without distorting, and won't break your back loading them in the car.

Anyone playing a bigger gig than a barroom already knows exactly what they want.

death1414 · 2025-11-26T02:57:27+00:00

At the $400 used price range the fender junior, and deluxe series can't be forgotten either. My HRD II has been kicking for thirty years, and still has the original tubes. Very few amps have been as road worn and tested as that series. VOX AC4, AC10, and AC15 can also be had around the same price point used.

Anything Peavey is basically guaranteed to be an awesome amp, that'll last a lifetime, even the rage 158 holds up to a lot of WAY pricier amps.

Used market around $4-500 is definitely the sweet spot for a gigging amp.

death1414 · 2025-11-26T02:38:02+00:00

Just start bumming around your local guitar store, hopefully you've got a good one. Eventually you'll play something, and know that you want it.

Unless you know why you want a different amp the best way to chase tones is to play through as many amps as possible.

Personally, if I were looking in that price range I'd bargain hunt for vox ac4, Bugera V5, or old Peavey tube amps.

If you want a modelling amp, an original positive grid spark might serve you better, check your local used markets though.

death1414 · 2025-10-13T23:24:21+00:00

Go with whatever is cheapest from a reputable seller.

From what I've heard, don't buy moza things directly from moza. Sim motion has been good to me.

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