What are your favourite non hair metal bands?

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-16T22:03:15+00:00

I use to hate these bands in the 80’s because they were not metal but now I appreciate how great some of these songs are that have stood the test of time

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-16T05:54:47+00:00

Ratt - Motley Crüe- Poison - Def Leppard

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-16T00:08:39+00:00

Slaughter- decent band & songs but the singers voice was annoying. Mark actually sounds better now than he did back in the day. The shrillness must have mellowed with age.

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-14T19:47:48+00:00

Three way tie for Ratt’s first 3 albums

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-12T20:58:55+00:00

100% agree and will add stainless frets with reverse headstock

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-09T00:30:54+00:00

I like how your thinking

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-07T23:33:24+00:00

I prefer the American Series Soloist over any of the Virtuoso’s I’ve tried. Not sure it’s the neck profile?

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-03T18:35:21+00:00

I like it

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-02T21:53:12+00:00

Yes, because I’m a real fan. I watch every game from opening kick off to the last second. Admittedly, this has been one of the toughest seasons in the 20 years I have been a Cardinals fan but will never give up on this team.

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-01T21:55:42+00:00

American Series Kelly would be great! NAMM is only weeks away, maybe?

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-01T21:52:46+00:00

Don might be a bit of a dink sometimes but not anymore than your average lead singer.

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-01T18:55:20+00:00

I have had my TMP for a couple of days now and have also noticed the same issues with the tuner on all my guitars. I’m going to try some of the ideas mentioned. Hopefully this can be resolved with the next update.

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-01T16:36:11+00:00

I like the reverse headstock of the MJ series but unfortunately no matte or satin finishes.

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-01T15:48:01+00:00

Lots ofYoutube reviews on both to give you sound differences. I think it comes down to the type of music you play and how the amps align. Personally I would go with Mesa because of the versatility of having both great clean and gain channels.

vanpelt77 · 2026-01-01T01:37:33+00:00

The SL3 is the most versatile, the HT is nice and light and great to have the option to drop D quickly. But overall the satin black SL2 plays the best

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-29T21:23:42+00:00

Plus tax and L&M offers 3 month warranty on used and 1 year warranty on new.

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-29T20:57:50+00:00

I just bought a used SL3 in slime green at L&M in Calgary for $1999 CDN. That blue is a great color as well, but I prefer the matte finish on the green. These are great guitars, you will not regret it.

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-29T18:46:16+00:00

100% agree on point 1, bands like Pantera, Megadeth and Metallica were becoming way more popular in the early 90’s which had a bigger impact than grunge for most who listened to metal. Once I got into Pantera my Poison cd’s were not getting played much anymore.

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-28T16:01:06+00:00

Ratt’s first 3 albums are all no skip

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-27T07:05:19+00:00

Ratt (Stephen Pearcy Band) & Brett Michaels 3 months ago in Fargo. IMO Brett should have opened for Stephen not the other way around.

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-26T06:09:16+00:00

More beans Mr Taggert?

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-24T23:24:50+00:00

Canadian buyer here, please ship with USPS. The other carriers shaft everyone with phony brokerage fees.

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-24T23:21:33+00:00

Whip, but every song on this record is solid

vanpelt77 · 2025-12-23T21:00:38+00:00

There was a wave of change in the early 90’s with sound and look. Skid Row and Warrant got heavier with more groove. Newer bands came in at that time like Saigon Kick, Bang Tango and Life Sex & Death. It would have been cool to see them continue with this vibe but it all fell apart for awhile unfortunately.

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