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mastodons guitarist uses a yamaha pacifica i believe
Professional musicians that use mid-range/budget-range/low-end gear?
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I remember hearing that Jerry Cantrell bought a lot of cheap, secondhand gear for Dirt. Not entirely sure if that's true, though.
Scali
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There are pretty high-end Yamaha Pacifica's available though...
I believe Mike Stern uses one aswell. Michael Lee Firkins uses one...
Any idea which model?
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I thought he used an old Peavey VTM series?
And i think you guys may have a very broad idea of what "cheap" or "low-end" gear is. I wouldn't consider a Loomis to be "low end" because it's made in Korea. Likewise, Epiphones are often associated with "cheap" because they've been doing their duty as Gibson's entry-level import line in recent history, but some of their archtop guitars are hand-built. I don't think Oasis are playing the entry-level stuff.
A lot of people think Yamahas are all junk because they sell so many of those entry-level "starter pack" guitars, but the high-end Pacificas (and other high-end models) are amazing guitars. If i recall correctly, some of the high-end Pacificas had their necks and bodies made by Warmoth. (I believe Warmoth actually "ghost builds" parts for a number of high-end manufacturers.)
We recorded our first CD with an old VS Marshall too, I still have it. It has some kinda problem with the circuit board though and keeps flaking out.
I've seen loads of metal bands playing LTDs on stage, God forbid, SYL, Dying Fetus as well as loads of others. I think that people going on tour don't want to bring out their favourite guitars in case they get thrashed or stolen during the tour. So they go with a slightly cheaper version and get away because i't's close enough.
I know, I know, I'm not who you're talking about - hell, when I make money playing, it's on the drums!
Speaking of LTD's, we carry a bunch in the store where I work; even the latest 50-series LTD's are pretty nice! The 500's are incredible... we have two PB-500's that blow me away - and everyone else who plays them! At $500, I consider that mid-range (given that the high end we carry runs right about a grand).
And yes... that Wayne Static sig needs a 7-string neck on it!!
Scali
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I didn't say that, but the Loomis does cost less than 1000 euros new. So it's below the price range of most Gibsons, Fenders, PRS etc.
I'd also say that the Loomis has a rather low-end finish (much like the cheapest Gibson, Fender and PRS ones with 'worn' or 'oiled' finishes etc, no fancy binding, inlays, figured tops, sunburst or any other expensive, labour-intensive, 'high-end' finishing options), and I wouldn't be surprised if the wood quality is just average aswell, rather than high-end, for that price. The electronics and hardware are high-end, that's for sure.
The Korean Schecters are mostly built by Cort, which also builds the mid-end Ibanez models.
They do use the Les Paul models at times, and even the most high-end Elitist Epiphones are still much cheaper than a regular Les Paul Standard (although whether the Gibsons are actually better quality than Epi Elitists is another matter).
I'm no expert on archtops, so I can't really tell a Korean-made Casino from a high-end US model.
I own a high-end Yamaha RGX Standard, and have played on some high-end Yamaha guitars that some friends have/had, and I can attest to their excellent quality and playability.
I believe some of the Yamaha's are also made by FujiGen, the same factory that builds Japanese Ibanez guitars, Epiphone Elitist models, and probably some other stuff (they made Fender Heartfield guitars at some point).
In fact, I'd argue that even the cheap Pacifica starters are some of the best value-for-money, and are not guitars you'll 'grow out of' quickly.
PeteLaramee
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I saw Marillion open for Rush at the Montreal Forum and Steve Rothery was using a Squire.
I recall reading a Guitar World interview where the guy from Godsmack said he recorded a large part of... one of their albums (the second, I think, don't know the names) with a Squier Bullet. I have to wonder, were they REALLY that strapped?
Ze Kink
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Stam1na's bassist used a 200-series LTD bass in ADAD tuning IIRC, but he's got a custom shop model now.
And so did Meshuggah. I own a 2x12" combo of that 8000 -series, it's a 8240 model I think. Sounds very very good for the price, and has a nice stereo chorus as well. I use it at band practice all the time. And speaking of Meshuggah, I don't consider XT Pro's or Vetta II's budget gear, and especially the Axe FX's they use now.
I don't really like his older tone, it's too wet with delay and scooped, but the music is fucking great so it doesn't really concern me. Nowadays though... Dual Mesa stacks, a custom shop ESP, all kinds of rack stuff etc.
When I saw Oceansize live, the guitarist played a Squier for almost all songs. It probably was a JV model though, and it was modded.
TomAwesome
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I seem to suddenly remember Smashing Pumpkins having used some cheap gear in the studio. I saw a video once in which billy was talking about Mayonnaise, and how that distinct whistle in the song happened because they were using a really cheap Strat type guitar what would make noise when he stopped playing.
Ah, found the video. It was a $65 guitar. Billy Explains Mayonaise
Another example would be At the Gates using Peavey Supreme amps and home made cabs.
Ah, found the video. It was a $65 guitar. Billy Explains Mayonaise
Another example would be At the Gates using Peavey Supreme amps and home made cabs.
Carrion
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Martin Carbonneau of Martyr uses either a JS30 Kelly or an older Pro series Kelly (Don't know which one) for other tunings.
Most pros use high-end gear, it's just sometimes on tours its more convenient, especially for bands from other countries, to use easier to find loaned out gear in lieu of hauling their expensive rigs all around the world which can be crazy expensive. That's why you see bands that play here from Norway or Sweden play American stuff that's easy to find.
The live environment is way more forgiving also, in the studio that's where no one is using Marshall MG series or PODs for the most part. Or RG7321s.
The live environment is way more forgiving also, in the studio that's where no one is using Marshall MG series or PODs for the most part. Or RG7321s.
That was my first ever supserstrat style guitar with a floyd, and i FUCKING loved it. I only got rid of it last year to pay for my podxt. I'd definitely buy it again in the future, it's an absolutely astonishing piece of machinery for the price.
From interviews and stuff i've read i know Jack White from the white stripes purposely buys pawn shop knock-offs. Just terrible pieces of crap that look like Lego, he has a real penchant for them. Would probably explain the horrific music, but meh...
InTheRavensName
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Jari Maenpaa used a Jackson DK3 with EMGs and a Tokai tele on the first wintersun album, and Trey Azagthoth is a big fan of budget axes.
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i use Fuchs, which is certainly not low-end material, however, i've been known to dabble with my Luna Guitar now and again.
also, i have a Rogue sitar guitar, and I guarantee you, that motherfucker sounds great! well under $300 too.
