My Axe(that means guitar, posers)

[Brysenjg]

If you're going to be playing metal..or anything with a heavy use distortion I would recommend a solid state amp.

If you were to use a tube amp for metal, you would absolutely need a distortion pedal. They aren't known for the use of heavy distortion. They are known for their warm, full bodied clean sound and natural break up as you turn it up. (I'm not suggesting you can't use a tube amp for metal, but I wouldn't recommend it.)

As far as brand of amp, I would recommend Marshall or Fender. There is the Marshall Class 5..nice little practice amp. They do make hybrids mix of tube/solid state as well (tube circuitry complemented with digital modeling and effects), check out the Super Champ XD by Fender. Extremely popular, versatile and affordable.

With regards to your guitar it sounds like it should be professionally set up. What gauge strings do you use? What frets are the strings buzzing on? How worn down are the frets? There could be a number of factors contributing to buzzing. Of all things it sounds like it may need a truss rod adjustment. But without actually seeing it, I couldn't say for sure. I'm building my guitar at the moment. I had a Gibson ES 335 for a while, and a Les Paul w/p90s..I always find myself going back to my MIA Fender Strat though. Something about single coil pickups just sounds right to me vs humbuckers.

[Sodapop]

<< unknown mfc date, no serial, hot rodded Greco Les Paul Custom, seymore duncan pickup, some other pick up. Price = ??? Gift from a friend who worked at a guitar center and stole it.

[nichomachean]

Originally Posted by Brysenjg [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you're going to be playing metal..or anything with a heavy use distortion I would recommend a solid state amp.

If you were to use a tube amp for metal, you would absolutely need a distortion pedal. They aren't known for the use of heavy distortion. They are known for their warm, full bodied clean sound and natural break up as you turn it up. (I'm not suggesting you can't use a tube amp for metal, but I wouldn't recommend it.)

There are plenty of modern tube amps with high-gain stages, running everything from EL34s to 6L6/6G6s with plenty of gain. Check out ENGL, Diamond, Diezel, Bogner, Krank, Mesa...the list goes on.

Granted, they're pricy (I think Kranks are the cheapest, and still run around 1200). Furthermore, there then comes the argument of voicing (British versus modern, etc. etc.), as well as pairings with speakers (Celestions still seem to be some of the most popular).

Bang for buck you can't beat solid state, but I don't think you'll ever get the same distortion out of the MOSFET circuits as you would from pushing valves.

Just my opinion. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Brysenjg]

Condition of the guitar cosmetically? Does it work? If you really want to know for sure, or even try to sell it. This would be a good start - http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/othe...eco-value.html

[Brysenjg]

Nicho - Absolutely correct...but no where near his budget. Which is why I suggested if you are going the tube route, you need a distortion pedal of some sort. Yeah, I'm a fan of the Celestion greenbacks myself.

[nichomachean]

Originally Posted by Brysenjg [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Nicho - Absolutely correct...but no where near his budget. Which is why I suggested if you are going the tube route, you need a distortion pedal of some sort. Yeah, I'm a fan of the Celestion greenbacks myself.

Fair enough. I didn't know if you were just pooping on tube overall. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Greenbacks are great, though I started rocking some Golds in my 2x12 and some classic leads in my 4x12. I am considering checking out some Greenbacks, though. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Brysenjg]

Nooo, I love tube amps! I've actually got a 1967 Gibson Explorer GA-15 Tube amp and fender blues deluxe! I don't touch solid state amps anymore, nothing against them at all..just don't suit my taste.

[Bodeanicus]

Originally Posted by Brysenjg [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you're going to be playing metal..or anything with a heavy use distortion I would recommend a solid state amp.

If you were to use a tube amp for metal, you would absolutely need a distortion pedal. They aren't known for the use of heavy distortion. They are known for their warm, full bodied clean sound and natural break up as you turn it up. (I'm not suggesting you can't use a tube amp for metal, but I wouldn't recommend it.)

As far as brand of amp, I would recommend Marshall or Fender. There is the Marshall Class 5..nice little practice amp. They do make hybrids mix of tube/solid state as well (tube circuitry complemented with digital modeling and effects), check out the Super Champ XD by Fender. Extremely popular, versatile and affordable.

With regards to your guitar it sounds like it should be professionally set up. What gauge strings do you use? What frets are the strings buzzing on? How worn down are the frets? There could be a number of factors contributing to buzzing. Of all things it sounds like it may need a truss rod adjustment. But without actually seeing it, I couldn't say for sure. I'm building my guitar at the moment. I had a Gibson ES 335 for a while, and a Les Paul w/p90s..I always find myself going back to my MIA Fender Strat though. Something about single coil pickups just sounds right to me vs humbuckers.

You've obviously never played through a Soldano, Mesa Boogie Rectifier, or 5150.

[Bodeanicus]

Let's start the morning off right, with some Dragons of Faggotry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jgrCKhxE1s

[Bodeanicus]

The King of Faggot Shredding. Isn't he awesome?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ8ml7eENuI