Well, after lots of anticipation - taking 2 weeks for the shop to set the bugger up... I picked up my new guitar last week It's a Cort X11 Electric Guitar, most people respond with - who?! But they actually make bodies for Ibanez guitars too. After comparison with a few different options, this is what I got






Using a Line 6 Spider 2 30w Amp - not perfect but most 30w amplifiers come with 10" speakers, this came with a 12" speaker for the same price as others. And 30w my arse... this thing is damn loud!



Result - my new guitar sounds awesome, in both clean and distorted styles. Me = happy

Thats right flashy that is!

Nice one Steve! I won't profess to know anything at all about guitars, but looks it looks mighty fine, and I'm sure it sounds just as good. Enjoy! I remember Foggy trying to convince you in a thread to not bother with the guitar, or get a cheaper one, in order to purchase something Volvo related, can't remember what though! I'm sure you've made the right descision this time.
Pete

Yeah it was clear lenses for the 360... I'm afraid to say I bought the more expensive guitar

Line 6 amp... does it have the CAT5 connection at the back I must admit, I'm slightly biased, not really keen on guitars, did nearly buy a lefty p-bass the other day though

House mate has a line 6 amp, and have ripped the network connection thing out of him for the last 4 years. Also has some random rack mount line 6 thingy, that also has a CAT5 port on it, no crossover cable seems to work though

Yeah it has a Cat5 connection on the front for connection with a footpedal. Haven't bothered buying that as I have other effects too

Not really keen on guitars? You can't have bass guitar on its own (Apart from Stuart Hamm )

thats a uber nice guitar mate!!, one of my mates has a cort guitar too, definitley sounds the buisness, never knew they made the ibanez bodies tho , i only play some bass but ive got a nice little tanglewood rebel 5k 5 string bass, quite fun to play some john myung stuff from time to time

cheers

Nate

Ooooh... John Myung... Dream Theater are my favourite band The guy is also a genius

Looking good! I'm hopefully getting myself a Gibson SG next week...can't wait!

I prefer playing things that look like you need to be a plumber to use them

used to play the basoon - makes a bass sax (i think) look simple

Bari, but close Got to go low!

its bad enough we have to put up with the owners of all the other volvo models (only joking guys we love you really ), next we will be having a V3M band to deal with !!!

now where did I leave my stylophone

SteveP wrote: Not really keen on guitars? You can't have bass guitar on its own (Apart from Stuart Hamm )

and Roberto William (link)
and Billy Sheehan
and Al DeMiola
and John Myung
and Charlie Hunter
and I could carry on for weeks!

You know my opinion on solid state amplifiers and amp modellers but for what it is the spider does a good job, and for your purposes it's the right tool, but I would have kept my money in my pocket.

now go and practice!

oh and here, buy some drums and learn this! Cheeserific!

d3k4y0 wrote:You know my opinion on solid state amplifiers and amp modellers but for what it is the spider does a good job, and for your purposes it's the right tool, but I would have kept my money in my pocket.

To be fair, I'd agree - and in all honesty I only bother using the reverb on it. If I was seriously keen I'd buy external effects - but then the price goes up even more For the money it does a damn good job!