Author Topic: What gear do YOU play? (Read 2333 times)

Marion Crane · « **on:** October 05, 2011, 11:29:31 AM »

Hey guys. I've been playing guitar for over 15 years and I'm considering opening my own music store. I would be selling in house, as well as online domestically and internationally. Since I know DT has fans all around the world, and many fans that are musicians, I would like to know what gear you play or are a fan of (brands, models, etc). I'm not soliciting or anything, just doing a little research to see what's trending amongst musicians. Thanks everyone!

7StringedBeast · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:35:36 AM »

I'm not sure if going into selling music gear is a good business venture in this day and age. Guitar center has enough trouble selling instruments. Most of their money is made on stupid items like cables and then their electronics dept for DJs and stuff like that.

The only way I could see you being able to do the music shop thing is to be a boutique store and sell rare, or very high end type stuff.

Marion Crane · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:49:38 AM »

Actually it would be buying into a business that's already established. It's a local pawn shop/music store that's been in business for over 20 years, but about a year ago they expanded to online retail. Now, the store does 99% of their business online and does about $400K a month in sales, just online. They already have several major brands (ESP, Roland/Boss, Fender, Electro Harmonix, etc) and I'm just looking to expand. Since it's pretty much all online, there's VERY little overhead. I agree with everything you're saying however, but this looks to be a very good investment.

7StringedBeast · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:07:23 PM »

Hm interesting. Well what would the benefit be of me buying from this store as opposed to AMS or Musicians Friend or Guitar Center's websites? I already know that I'll get the lowest price from those 3 because of price match guarentees.

Marion Crane · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:15:57 PM »

Ehh...not really. Check ebay's online retailers. Like....an ESP EC-1000 for example......that's all I can really say.

7StringedBeast · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:51:41 PM »

Well I checked and I don't see anything that shocks me regarding prices. Seeing a lot of B stock stuff and a few of the ESP EC-1000 models that are older models. Musicians friend also gives you 60 day return policy.

All I'm saying is I would rather buy from a company I trust regarding new equipment. Used equipment is another story though.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:02:19 PM »

I never have and I never will buy an instrument online. I've been a guitar player since 1978 and I've owned a lot of guitars - every single one of them, with the exception of my Les Paul that my wife bought me (the first, only and last time she's ever done something like that

) I purchased in person, at the music store, where I could play them, feel them, examine them closely.

I don't know if that's helpful to you, but, well, there it is.

Now other gear I would buy online and have bought online. My Carvin MTS3200 amplifier, for example. I played through one at a gig, and liked it so much that I went on their website the next day about bought one. Same goes for most of my recording rig. Purchased it all online after using it in a pro studio.

Cable · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:06:21 PM »

Well, about your original post Marion...

Among the common stuff I have; a Fender bass and guitar, an ESP and an Ibanez guitar, Ovation 12 string. I have an Ampeg bass cabinet. So those are the standards I suppose, that any store really I have been in carry.

I did buy a 6 string bass from rondomusic.com, which kind of undercuts music stores.

As far what gear I am a fan off, Mesa/Boogie guitar amps (this is extremely common among DT fans). Fractal Audio is a new player in guitar amps as well.

millahh · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2011, 04:10:47 PM »

My bass rig is pretty much Fender, Line 6 and Ampeg.

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:56:51 AM »

My amp is a Peavey, cab is Mesa, my guitars are Agiles (yes purchased online, totally worth it, blah blah) and a Strat, pedals are mostly BOSS but I have a TS-9 and a Dunlop ZW Wah, Monster Cables, Daddario strings. nothing out of the ordinary.

WDADU · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:13:14 AM »

Tama drums
Sabian cymbals
ProMark sticks
Remo heads

(No, I am not Mike Portnoy)

Spitfire · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2011, 04:44:35 AM »

Tama drums,
Sabian & Zildjian cymbals,
ProMark sticks
Remo heads, Aquarian Superkick II bass drumheads.
SP and Gibraltar hardware.

Full specs;
DRUMS
Tama Rockstar series, vintage red
Bass drum - 22x18 (x2)
Floor tom - 16x14
Floor tom - 14x14
Rack tom - 12x9
Rack tom - 10x8
Rack tom - 10x6
Rack tom - 8x8
Octobans - 6x18, 6x20
Snare - 13x6.5
Side snare - 10x5

CYMBALS
Sabian AAXplosion crash - 19"
Sabian AAXplosion crash - 17"
Sabian AA Metal-X Ride - 20"
Sabian AAX-Celerator brilliant hi-hats - 13"
Sabian AAXplosion 11" splash

Zildjian ZHT china - 16"
Zildjian ZHT Splash - 8" (stacked above 10")
Zildjian ZHT Splash - 10"
Zildjian Zil-bel - 6" and 9"

I also use Tama Speed Cobra pedals and an Iron Cobra hi-hat stand.

I like big toys.

EDIT: For the record, here's what it looks like rendered;

The pizza's the most important part.

deadtotheworld · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2011, 10:22:04 AM »

Jackson guitars... Love 'em. Had loads of different brands over the years but always go back to the Jackson guitars. Im fed up of music stores only stocking the cheapest range of Jacksons though, stores need to stock more mid to top of the range Jackson stuff. (this is in reference to UK stores)

Kotowboy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2011, 11:11:03 AM »

My Drums :

Mapex Meridian Birch 6 piece.

14" snare
10" Mounted Tom
12" Mounted Tom
14" Mounted Tom
16" Floor Tom
22" Bass Drum

14" Sabian HHX Manhattan Hi-Hats
10" Paiste 302 Splah
14" Stagg SH Crash
14" Stagg SH China
20" Paiste 402 Ride w/ upside down 10" Stagg SH Splash on top
18" Paiste 402 Crash / Ride
20" Zildijian Avedis China Boy

Mapex 500 Series Double Pedal

My Guitars & Amp

Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2011 in Desert Burst
Epiphone Les Paul Custom 2008 in Silverburst
Eko Ranger 6 Acoustic Guitar
Brandoni Telecaster in Natural Finish.

Blackstar HT Stage 100 watt head & 4x12 Cab

Pictures of all the above available on request

Metro · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2011, 06:28:36 PM »

Guitars:
Dean VX
Fender Strat
Jackson "Dinky"
Series 10 Bentley(A Les Paul knockoff)
Dean Vendetta VNXM 7 String

Amp:
Line 6 Spider IV 15

Pedals:
Line 6 MK II(used to switch between channels in my amp/wah/tuner)
Line 6 Floor POD Plus
Crybaby Wah

Picks:
Dunlop James Hetfield Black Fang

Strings:
Dean VX - Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky
Strat - Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom
Jackson - Ernie Ball Power Slinky
Bentley - Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky
Dean Vendetta - Ernie Ball 7 String Power Slinky

JustinVK · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:38:23 PM »

Bare Knuckle Pickups, Music Man guitars, Axe FX, Mesa Boogie, Peavey, and boss.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:46:00 PM »

Pearl drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Pro Mark sticks, Vater Slick Nuts, LP Percussion, Remo heads, and dDrum Octobans, DW Pedals and Hardware

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2011, 08:18:34 AM »

Schecter guitars and Line 6 amplifiers.

I buy whatever strings I feel like trying out at the time I'm at the store. Same usually goes for picks, but I tend to stick with Dunlops.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:51:36 AM »

Mapex Drums
Sabian Cymbals
Remo Heads
Pro Mark Sticks

jonny108 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2011, 11:41:36 AM »

Ibanez basses
Ashdown ABM 500 EVOIII
Ashdowb ABM 4x10 cab

Tis all I need to get a great sound, punch and power.

necrotomist · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2011, 12:03:18 PM »

Current setup:

Music Man Petrucci BFR6
ENGL Invader 100
Custom Brunetti cab with v30 speakers
Ernie Ball, D'Addario or Dean Markley strings, I switch a lot
Dunlop picks only
Behringer tuner (not happy with this at all)
Ibanez Tubescreamer
Boss Noise Supressor
Couple of fx pedals (line6, TC Electronic..)

GandL · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2011, 08:54:15 PM »

Godin Summit CT
G&L Legacy Special

Marshall JMC2000 DSL
Crate GXT 100
Roland Cube 40XL

BOSS RDD-20
BOSS CE-3
BOSS DS-1
BOSS SD-2
BOSS DM-2
Marshall JH-1
Old Chrome Morley PWO
BOSS PW-10

MetalMike06 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 16, 2011, 04:42:49 PM »

I don't hold any special allegiance to a particular maker. But my main guitar is a Jackson and I have a Crate tube amp (Stealth, they don't make em anymore), and various pedals.

Nofire · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2011, 03:39:16 AM »

Guitars
Fender American Deluxe stratocaster with EMG DG-20 pickup set
LTD EC400AT
Ibanez RG 870z

Amp
Fender Mustang III

Effects
Boss GT-8
Morley Bad Horsie Wah
Boss OD-3 Overdrive (don't use that much)

Accessoires
Planet wawes cables
Dimarzio Straps
Elixir Strings
Dunlop Jazz picks (Tortex & Jazz III)

petrucci07 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2011, 03:30:54 PM »

Favourite guitar:
PRS SE Singlecut Trem Tobacco Sunburst

Other guitars:
Epiphone Les Paul Custome Alpine White
Ibanez RG350EX
Tanglewood Nevada (Strat Copy)
Some old Eko acoustic my Grandad bought in the '70s for £6

Blackstar HT-20 Studio

Boss TU-3, DD-7, RV-5
EHX Nano Small Stone

Ernie Ball strings

serrano · « **Reply #25 on:** October 18, 2011, 05:19:17 AM »

'93 ESP M2 Custom shop
'93 ESP M2 Deluxe
'95 ESP Horizon

Mesa Boogie Triaxis
Mesa Boogie MKIII
Custom Cab (4x12" Electrovoice Speakers)

Sean Ashe · « **Reply #26 on:** October 18, 2011, 06:07:58 PM »

Sterling By Musicman JP50 w/ Crunchlab Liquifire pickups coil tap
Sterling By Musicman JP50
Mesa Boogie Mark V Head
Avatar 2x12 cab
Dunlop Ultex Jazz III and Jazz III 2.0

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Author Topic: What gear do YOU play? (Read 2333 times)