^Agreed. DSO made a massive shift with Si Monumenum and I personally don't think anything is really gained listening to anything earlier. Infernal Battle and Inquisitors of Satan aren't bad albums... just not all that interesting either. As for Google Play... No idea, but you can download it...
Great thread with some awesome advice. Personally I've been grappling with some similar issues after choosing to put my band on the back-burner due to some issues with one of the other members. Our last album was album kind of marked a big transition for me where the riffs were becoming even...
I used to hate bolt on necks, but that was mostly because I associated bolt on necks with Fender Guitars. I never liked the massive heel on those Strats and Telecasters which made up the vast majority of my early exposure to guitar (grew up around Blues and Jazz musicians). When a bolt on is...
Thanks. I know I'm still in the "honeymoon" stage with it, but I am in awe of how it plays and feels in my hands. I actually just got back from my local shop where I got to A/B test the guitar with an Ibanez 7 string they had in stock through a Mesa Dual Rec and it wasn't even close. The...
The neck is 5-Ply Wenge and Bubinga. It was a little bit of a departure from my more recent preferences, but currently loving it. Feels great in my hands. Scale is 25.4" (645mm) That V was a prototype for Jeff Loomis built by Schecter for NAMM a few years back. It has been my go-to axe for...
Curious on if there is a strong opinion on the BW vs the Nazgul? My Mayones Duvell Elite 7 came with the Nazgul / Sentient combo, but I find the BW very intriguing. I am mostly playing atmospheric / experimental / post black metal type of stuff. Clarity is essential since I enjoy using extended...
Greetings SSO! :wavey: I'm a loooong time lurker and occasional poster (well haven't posted in about 3 years...). I've been playing 6 strings only since switching over to guitar (former bass player) and my only experience with 7 strings was occasionally picking up a lower end Ibanez or...
I sent a message on Facebook, but like everything else, I doubt I will learn anything new or get a reply. This has been one of the most frustrating experiences I've dealt with.
I've gotten a few responses from him now, but no real progress on finishing up my build at this point, but like JP said he has no money for help and is running a solo operation I'm sure. Patience is a virtue... I guess...:scratch:
Better news than I've gotten so far (no communication what so ever). Update: I just got an email from Bernie. While it says nothing worthwhile it is the first time I've heard from him since mid December