It's the GFX5..... not the 505.... I have them both.... And they now both equally sucks......

And I'm using a very old Laney Linebacker.... and it sounds ok.... but then again.... that could be due to my new Tonelab SE.....

You'll be VERY dissapointed if you stick with the Zoom GFX5 and the Laney15 watter.....

Instead of the GFX5 and the Laney, why don't you get a vox or even a Line6......
I hear the Line6 SpiderII 30w is going for RM625 now.... Throw in the FBV Express Foot Controller and you have effects, pedals AND and amp for around RM1000.. If you got some extra cash lying around..... try out the SpiderII 112 (75w) with the FBV..

yea spider II's are being discontinued, so expect clearances for them.
spider III is coming.

i'm very curious to go check how the vox da5 performs, and its price too.

Yeah.... Da5 apparently sounds good for a SS....

Read the review in Guitarist today, apparently it packs volume in it. Not sure how it fares against the Microcube though.

How about JEM555? Does it really suck? I thought its a bargain.For the guitar itself i can get for 2000.Does it worth it? There's another Korean made LP thats made in 90s but its using a gibson pickup.Rm1,800.Is it worth the money?I need advise especially on the guitar.As i'm purchasing my electric guitar first time in my life.I need a fat mellow and sweet tone.But when it comes to rocking it won't disappoint me.Something like eric clapton signature but its far too expensive.

dont buy the jem.
even the seller himself dunno anything about his own guitar, so dunno if its even his or even real, ie. a fake ibanez.

go buy khairold's LP if you want.

To be fair, I think the JEM is real, the seller is just ignorant but ya, better spend your money on the LP.

nah, you cant be ignorant on details like single or double locking trem.
plus if its a lo-trs, the name would be stamped onto the trem anyway, unless he cant read.
hasnt really posted pics of the guitar or a serial number yet

btw, heres a fake ibanez jem being sold locally.
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2006-09DStd3819703.htm

This post has been edited by Everdying: Sep 20 2006, 12:24 AM

If you want that fat mellow tone, you gotta go with an LP.....
The Epiphone Les Paul Standard should be around RM1800..... that's a good start.
Also, you can check out the ESP LTD Eclipse.... ESP Custom pickups, Les Paul body, and wicked tone. Around RM1600 I think (in guitar collection midvalley)

I'm sure the JEM555 is genuine.But its not a good buy? I'm still considering.Khairold's LP is good.But its stilla korean made,besides,i don't really like LP.Heavy...but the tone is good...thats for sure.Ask blacktrix.He wants ZW wat.The LP is equpped with EMG pickups.

How about rm1500 for a japanese made strat? or a mexican made telecaster?

which is better? i've always liked telecaster.Just that it can't rock as well as strats.

This post has been edited by darrencw: Sep 20 2006, 12:46 AM

you did say you want a fat mellow tone.
that LP should do it.
the ibanez fat chance.

where'd you see RM1500 for a jap strat here?
in SG i know theres one selling for SGD600 now, but its a basswood body.

This post has been edited by Everdying: Sep 20 2006, 12:47 AM

If you can't take the weight, forget about mellow tone......
The warmer the tone is.... the heavier the guitar is (normally)

Try out the LTD Eclipse.... really. It's not as heavy as an Epi LP... but still has that warm tone.

I know the weight affects the tone.but i think its really heavy.Not the normal heavy,imagine slinging it over ur shoulder and standing for an hour.Thats why LP users are so fit! Slash is one for example! Other than that,can't remember other LP users.Please don't tell me its ZW. I'm thinking about the LP and strat,Which to choose...

Duane Allman, Martin Barre, Buckethead, Al Di Meola, Eric Clapton (60s), Peter Frampton, Ace Frehley, Robert Fripp, Steve Gaines, Billy Gibbons, Peter Green, Steve Hackett, Warren Haynes, Steve Jones, Phil Keaggy, Mark Knopfler, Paul Kossoff, Alex Lifeson, Bob Marley, Gary Moore, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Randy Rhoads, Brian Robertson, Mick Ronson, Gary Rossington, Tom Scholz, Neal Schon, Slash, Mick Taylor, Richard Thompson, Pete Townshend, Snowy White, Alan Wilson, Zakk Wylde, Neil Young, Frank Zappa..........................

Need I go on???

And I sling it around my shoulder for 1-2 hours practising...... can REALLY tone your muscles too... AND TRY OUT THE LTD!!!!!!
It's Agathis body...... but it IS lighter.

This post has been edited by blacktrix: Sep 20 2006, 01:23 AM

i know laaaa...can google wat.No need flame me like that.zzz.cis.

i noob marrr...i saw a 1979 strat in lelong.dono authenthic anot.selling for 8988.but its really really worn out..

Stop looking in forums......
start looking in shops........

Go to a store...... test out a few..... and form your own opinion.

Like i say its my first time purchasing an axe.So i need some expert advise from people like you.I dont dare to try out in shops seriously.My skills are not there yet,don't have that kinda guts.Besides bentley gives cutthroat prices right? i always prefer second hand instrument.

Thanks for your help though.find it really useful.

This post has been edited by darrencw: Sep 20 2006, 01:38 AM

well, ask yourself this.
how often will you be playing the LP standing up?
even if you play gigs also at most you'll get about a 20-30min set.
you're not gonna be playing 2hr stadium setlists

plus you have to try the guitar.
for beginners, later on they'll complain neck is too big etc.
if you want slim necks, your best choices are fender or ibanez.

i wud suggest u go with that orville LP also

its a bloody good bargain
i wud get it if i could

orville was once under gibson
and they were pretty good at making the copies afaik

actually there are two.
orville and 'orville by gibson'.
if not mistaken, the latter specialises in accurate reissues etc.

so again, darren, where did you see a jap strat for RM1500?

This post has been edited by Everdying: Sep 20 2006, 04:20 AM