...And I mean the stupidest, least scientific, most ridiculously unproven and subjective idea you absolutely still have a steadfast, non-negotiable belief in.
Then...
Why do you feel this way, or what is your proof?
Mine is:
I can hold up an electric guitar body (or blank) by one corner, rap my knuckles on it a few times and tell you if it'll be resonant, warm, thin, or complete shit.
Source: I've now cut out enough guitar bodies to be able to have a solid sample size. I even use this crazy technique to help determine what pickup scheme it should have, so I know how to rout it. The pleasant sounding ones get made into bodies, finished, and sold (sometimes kept). The duds get ... experimented on.
What's your crackpot notion?
What is the dumbest, most asinine theory/belief you personally hold about guitars in general?
That resale value has importance
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Gibson '13 studio dlx hsb
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Epiphone dot studio
Fender USA strat w mjt body _w Original body 81
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Agile al2500 albino
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Washburn firebird. Ps10
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Flametops are warmer?
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Partscaster
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Cheap guitars and expensive pups rule.
"The man that hath no music in himself, nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils. The motions of his spirit are dull as night, and his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted."
That 99% of left handed guitars will come in 1 of 2 colors- black or cherry red. my reasoning is having looked at lots of leftys manufactures offer only 2 colors to leftys, then the fact black and red will sell that's what they offer . look at Epiphone.
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That I’m decent at guitar. Check our this wanky solo!
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that people on guitar forums know what the f--k they're talking about.
Banned by Momo
That I can play! 
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This one maybe speaks to my psyche....i have this unfounded thing where if a pro plays Ibanez, I somehow take them less seriously. This despite the fact that I have played Ibanezezes for years.
Like, Vai and Satch: how could I not take them seriously? I do. And I would love a Jem or a JS. I would love to get my old RG410 back. It would be fun to get an old RG550. I would like to build my RG or Jem. But I still have this thing.
Of course, I also think that I am somehow unworthy of more expensive gear, or that the gear isn't worth it for an enthusiastic hobbyist like myself, and I see Ibanez as lower priced, though effective. Perhaps that is the core of it.
Like, Vai and Satch: how could I not take them seriously? I do. And I would love a Jem or a JS. I would love to get my old RG410 back. It would be fun to get an old RG550. I would like to build my RG or Jem. But I still have this thing.
Of course, I also think that I am somehow unworthy of more expensive gear, or that the gear isn't worth it for an enthusiastic hobbyist like myself, and I see Ibanez as lower priced, though effective. Perhaps that is the core of it.
"I'm not a sore loser. It's just that I prefer to win, and when I don't, I get furious."
- Ron Swanson
- Ron Swanson
Wow. I didn't realize this, but with a caveat.Rollin Hand wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:52 am This one maybe speaks to my psyche....i have this unfounded thing where if a pro plays Ibanez, I somehow take them less seriously. This despite the fact that I have played Ibanezezes for years.
Like, Vai and Satch: how could I not take them seriously? I do. And I would love a Jem or a JS. I would love to get my old RG410 back. It would be fun to get an old RG550. I would like to build my RG or Jem. But I still have this thing.
Of course, I also think that I am somehow unworthy of more expensive gear, or that the gear isn't worth it for an enthusiastic hobbyist like myself, and I see Ibanez as lower priced, though effective. Perhaps that is the core of it.
Because if you play a Destroyer I may take you seriously. But otherwise...yeah, kinda funny.
This one always bothered me and I'm not sure how to explain it but it's related to how one day you play your rig and it sounds glorious and the next day you play the same rig, same guitar, same settings, same songs and the tone just is terrible. I honestly believe that what you hear is influenced by your MOOD.
It would also explain why after a few drinks everything seems to sound better! I can't count the number of times I've had friends over, we'd get smashed and marvel over how great our gear sounded... then a few days later I'd fire up the gear and be shocked at how terrible the settings we were using sounded (in some cases I even WROTE down the amp settings while drunk).
It would also explain why after a few drinks everything seems to sound better! I can't count the number of times I've had friends over, we'd get smashed and marvel over how great our gear sounded... then a few days later I'd fire up the gear and be shocked at how terrible the settings we were using sounded (in some cases I even WROTE down the amp settings while drunk).
I generally agree with the above mostly because I've never met an Ibanez of any style, type, design that felt good in my hands.Rollin Hand wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:52 am This one maybe speaks to my psyche....i have this unfounded thing where if a pro plays Ibanez, I somehow take them less seriously. This despite the fact that I have played Ibanezezes for years.
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toomanycats
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Buying just one more new guitar will somehow assuage the misery of my life.
What is my proof that it's an asinine belief?
I'm still miserable, but I still want another one.
“There are only two means of refuge from the miseries of life: Music and Cats!” Albert Schweitzer
I've had a similar experience with the sound system in my truck. Sometimes it sounds better than usual, sometimes worse. I don't think it's mood though, I'm thinking it is either humidity or number/type/placement of objects in the cabin, as I never change the settings.Roscoe wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:01 am This one always bothered me and I'm not sure how to explain it but it's related to how one day you play your rig and it sounds glorious and the next day you play the same rig, same guitar, same settings, same songs and the tone just is terrible. I honestly believe that what you hear is influenced by your MOOD.
Not sure how to put this but you probably didn't sound better after a few drinks.Roscoe wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:01 am This one always bothered me and I'm not sure how to explain it but it's related to how one day you play your rig and it sounds glorious and the next day you play the same rig, same guitar, same settings, same songs and the tone just is terrible. I honestly believe that what you hear is influenced by your MOOD.
It would also explain why after a few drinks everything seems to sound better! I can't count the number of times I've had friends over, we'd get smashed and marvel over how great our gear sounded... then a few days later I'd fire up the gear and be shocked at how terrible the settings we were using sounded (in some cases I even WROTE down the amp settings while drunk).
I've heard tapes from a few of Nashville's famous "all night guitar pulls" and they tend to be extremely funny
because they sound so bad but the participants obviously think they sound WONDERFUL!
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Rollin Hand
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If we are talking the older Vs and Destroyers, yeah, because they are incredible.PsychoCid wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:59 amWow. I didn't realize this, but with a caveat.Rollin Hand wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:52 am This one maybe speaks to my psyche....i have this unfounded thing where if a pro plays Ibanez, I somehow take them less seriously. This despite the fact that I have played Ibanezezes for years.
Like, Vai and Satch: how could I not take them seriously? I do. And I would love a Jem or a JS. I would love to get my old RG410 back. It would be fun to get an old RG550. I would like to build my RG or Jem. But I still have this thing.
Of course, I also think that I am somehow unworthy of more expensive gear, or that the gear isn't worth it for an enthusiastic hobbyist like myself, and I see Ibanez as lower priced, though effective. Perhaps that is the core of it.
Because if you play a Destroyer I may take you seriously. But otherwise...yeah, kinda funny.
As well, Ibanez treats their endorsees very, very well. Lots of long relationships there.
"I'm not a sore loser. It's just that I prefer to win, and when I don't, I get furious."
- Ron Swanson
- Ron Swanson
Well I guess Ima hijack this thread for a minute and try to change your view, for the purposes of self justification. I love my AM93, AS73, heck I like my AX120 and I am trying to talk myself out of an RG550.Rollin Hand wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:52 am This one maybe speaks to my psyche....i have this unfounded thing where if a pro plays Ibanez, I somehow take them less seriously. This despite the fact that I have played Ibanezezes for years.
Like, Vai and Satch: how could I not take them seriously? I do. And I would love a Jem or a JS. I would love to get my old RG410 back. It would be fun to get an old RG550. I would like to build my RG or Jem. But I still have this thing.
Of course, I also think that I am somehow unworthy of more expensive gear, or that the gear isn't worth it for an enthusiastic hobbyist like myself, and I see Ibanez as lower priced, though effective. Perhaps that is the core of it.
The problem is marketing. I believe Ibanez endorses too many people in an effort to appeal to everyone. It's like a car dealer commercial for the 90's with "how to we stay in business? Volume!"
We'll appeal to you because we endorse at least one of "everyone." Didn't that "hold my wine" douche have a signature Ibanez? I don't know, can't take him seriously.
Like telling me to share my opinion by hashtag
nope, I stopped listening when you said "ha"
Okay, sorry, no RG for me today. I have a similar rant about Gibson.
Of that I have NO DOUBT!mickey wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:42 am
Not sure how to put this but you probably didn't sound better after a few drinks.
I've heard tapes from a few of Nashville's famous "all night guitar pulls" and they tend to be extremely funny
because they sound so bad but the participants obviously think they sound WONDERFUL!
We've recorded a few of those sessions as well... our caliber of playing was, shall we say... sub par? 
Ok, let's see...
Oh!
"Tube amps are inherently better sounding than any sort of digital modeling."
I haven't thought this was the case ever since I learned just how much processing goes into a guitar track to tweak it before it sits in it's final place in a mix. In the context of a studio situation with a knowledgeable engineer, you will almost never hear the same tone the guitarist hears as he/she's recording. It is always tweaked to the point that the source of the original tone doesn't matter that much anymore (this assumes quality equipment all around, of course). that engineer will make that tone fit the song, as well they should. For my recordings, I am trying to de-mystify this dark art.
Oh!
"Tube amps are inherently better sounding than any sort of digital modeling."
I haven't thought this was the case ever since I learned just how much processing goes into a guitar track to tweak it before it sits in it's final place in a mix. In the context of a studio situation with a knowledgeable engineer, you will almost never hear the same tone the guitarist hears as he/she's recording. It is always tweaked to the point that the source of the original tone doesn't matter that much anymore (this assumes quality equipment all around, of course). that engineer will make that tone fit the song, as well they should. For my recordings, I am trying to de-mystify this dark art.
"What is this place? Where am I?"
In general, there are properties that can be attributed to certain species - but that's as far as it goes.
Tighter grained and more dense species are brighter sounding on the whole, but the inverse of that isn't necessarily true. Each tree grows differently, thus each plank of wood is different and will have different characteristics. Every guitar is going to be different, which is why I strongly prefer to buy guitars in person.
"What is this place? Where am I?"
The Axe FX just couldn't sound as good as the 5150 in person. But if you're micing the amp rather than direct in, you're stuck with that base. Whereas it's easier to re-mold the digital sound into whatever you want it to be.rrobbone wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:33 pm Ok, let's see...
Oh!
"Tube amps are inherently better sounding than any sort of digital modeling."
I haven't thought this was the case ever since I learned just how much processing goes into a guitar track to tweak it before it sits in it's final place in a mix. In the context of a studio situation with a knowledgeable engineer, you will almost never hear the same tone the guitarist hears as he/she's recording. It is always tweaked to the point that the source of the original tone doesn't matter that much anymore (this assumes quality equipment all around, of course). that engineer will make that tone fit the song, as well they should. For my recordings, I am trying to de-mystify this dark art.