Guitars

[Spudulike]

1 hour ago, Dr Marco said:

any kids from your family/friends willing to learn?

No one's expressed a desire to have a bash. Done a bit of research and the serial number shows that it was made in Japan in March 1972. Might have to sell it else it will just end up as a living room ornament.

[Pliskin]

On 17/12/2025 at 13:32, RoboFox said:

I've got one. It's a great all-rounder and can pretty much do anything if you've got a split coil. I find the finished neck can be a bit sticky at times but you can't go wrong with these guitars at that price point. 

 

It's not too late Raj! 

They are aren’t they. Especially when you compare them to the Schecter Omen and the Ibanez RG Series. With the finishing quality of the PRS, you’re getting a well build guitar for a very reasonable price. Having tried both the RG and the Omen, in comparison the SE is streets ahead. It’s not far behind my Les Paul in terms of the quality of finish. 

[Olm74]

Hi...just started playing guitar again after years away concentrating my attention on synths.

Got my early 90's Japanese Jazzmaster out but I think it needs some attention....probably just re-setting up.

Is the https://leicestershire-luthier.co.uk/ still the best place locally to get this work done or anyone know anybody closer to the city? I used to use Intersound on Narb road but I think that's moved now.

 

[Olm74]

Anyone had any experience with the Zoia Empress pedal?

A friend has recently lent me his to play around with....looks like the most complicated thing ever.

Sounds brilliant from what I've heard of it so far though.....lots of wierd and wonderful effects patches can be downloaded to it.

 

[RoboFox]

On 27/01/2026 at 15:44, Olm74 said:

Hi...just started playing guitar again after years away concentrating my attention on synths.

Got my early 90's Japanese Jazzmaster out but I think it needs some attention....probably just re-setting up.

Is the https://leicestershire-luthier.co.uk/ still the best place locally to get this work done or anyone know anybody closer to the city? I used to use Intersound on Narb road but I think that's moved now.

 

I don't know the Luthier, well reviewed but seem to be based in Loughborough.

 

Intasound are still around, moved to a unit just off Saffron Lane. They still do setups. 

 

Nice guitar though. Japanese-made Fenders are very desirable nowadays. 

 

Edited 29 January by RoboFox

[Olm74]

2 hours ago, RoboFox said:

I don't know the Luthier, well reviewed but seem to be based in Loughborough.

 

Intasound are still around, moved to a unit just off Saffron Lane. They still do setups. 

 

Nice guitar though. Japanese-made Fenders are very desirable nowadays. 

 

Thanks for the info...I'll make enquiries & get it booked in somewhere.

Cheers...I've had it since the late 90s...I think they did a Jag too in the same colour scheme.

[Flamey]

On 27/01/2026 at 15:44, Olm74 said:

Hi...just started playing guitar again after years away concentrating my attention on synths.

Got my early 90's Japanese Jazzmaster out but I think it needs some attention....probably just re-setting up.

Is the https://leicestershire-luthier.co.uk/ still the best place locally to get this work done or anyone know anybody closer to the city? I used to use Intersound on Narb road but I think that's moved now.

 

Beautiful 😍 

[Bellend Sebastian]

On 27/01/2026 at 15:44, Olm74 said:

Hi...just started playing guitar again after years away concentrating my attention on synths.

Got my early 90's Japanese Jazzmaster out but I think it needs some attention....probably just re-setting up.

Is the https://leicestershire-luthier.co.uk/ still the best place locally to get this work done or anyone know anybody closer to the city? I used to use In

On 27/01/2026 at 15:44, Olm74 said:

Hi...just started playing guitar again after years away concentrating my attention on synths.

Got my early 90's Japanese Jazzmaster out but I think it needs some attention....probably just re-setting up.

Is the https://leicestershire-luthier.co.uk/ still the best place locally to get this work done or anyone know anybody closer to the city? I used to use Intersound on Narb road but I think that's moved now.

 

tersound on Narb road but I think that's moved now.

 

That's well nice. Have you got it booked in?

 

Danny and Nat at Leicestershire Luthier are great, and their work excellent.

 

Their place is in Hathern on the A6 and it's not much harder for me to go there than try and park in Clarendon Park to go to Howard Smith who is also very good, and still in business as far as I know

[Flamey]

5 hours ago, Bellend Sebastian said:

That's well nice. Have you got it booked in?

 

Danny and Nat at Leicestershire Luthier are great, and their work excellent.

 

Their place is in Hathern on the A6 and it's not much harder for me to go there than try and park in Clarendon Park to go to Howard Smith who is also very good, and still in business as far as I know

Also a plus one for Danny and Nat, lovely people and great luthiers.

[Olm74]

On 31/01/2026 at 12:39, Bellend Sebastian said:

That's well nice. Have you got it booked in?

 

Danny and Nat at Leicestershire Luthier are great, and their work excellent.

 

Their place is in Hathern on the A6 and it's not much harder for me to go there than try and park in Clarendon Park to go to Howard Smith who is also very good, and still in business as far as I know

Cheers. No I haven't yet. I will do so though. I'll get in touch with Danny & Nat based on everyone's advice. I agree..a trip out to the countryside is preferable to trying to park in Clarendon Park.

I'll let you know how I get on. 

[Olm74]

Do any of you play in bands?

[Dr Marco]

11 hours ago, Olm74 said:

Do any of you play in bands?

when I was young studying dentistry at the university, used to play with my mates some Libertines covers

we were named The Liberteeth

[Flamey]

18 hours ago, Olm74 said:

Do any of you play in bands?

I do band called flamehead 🔥

[Olm74]

I play in Sonar//Radar...an instrumental / post-rock band. Hopefully playing a few gigs in town again soon.

[Olm74]

My old 1970's Carlsbro solid state amp seems like it's on its last legs, making horrendous noises!

Anyone had any experience with those Boss Katana amps?

I've seen a few reviews on them and the 100 /212 looks like it'd be good for home use & gigging.

I've always liked the look of those Roland JC-40s too.

 

[Flamey]

7 hours ago, Olm74 said:

My old 1970's Carlsbro solid state amp seems like it's on its last legs, making horrendous noises!

Anyone had any experience with those Boss Katana amps?

I've seen a few reviews on them and the 100 /212 looks like it'd be good for home use & gigging.

I've always liked the look of those Roland JC-40s too.

 

Carlsboro solid state, crikey you don't see many of them in the wild nowadays, you got your moneys worth at least! 

Never owned a katana, they seem to be ok from reading about them though. JC 40, I'd like a go with one of these also!

Edited 4 February by Flamey

[RoboFox]

Haven't played in bands for a very long time. I have a side gig as a solo electronic music producer now. 

 

I've got a huge Marshall combo which is basically a studio ornament. I genuinely can't remember the last time I turned it on.

 

Since I never play live, Amplitube is all I need - every amp and pedal combination ever created in my DAW. It's great but I do miss the physicality of amps occasionally... My partner doesn't, mind. 

[spacemunky]

On 01/02/2026 at 14:55, Olm74 said:

Do any of you play in bands?

I play ukulele in a one man band.

 

Used to be called Mouse Rat, but now we are known as The Artist Formerly Known as Mouse Rat.

[Flamey]

43 minutes ago, RoboFox said:

Haven't played in bands for a very long time. I have a side gig as a solo electronic music producer now. 

 

I've got a huge Marshall combo which is basically a studio ornament. I genuinely can't remember the last time I turned it on.

 

Since I never play live, Amplitube is all I need - every amp and pedal combination ever created in my DAW. It's great but I do miss the physicality of amps occasionally... My partner doesn't, mind. 

I sold all my amps, on the rare occasion we do a gig I use a mooer 'all in one' pedal, easier on the back 😂 

Re: Amplitube I've just moved from using that to UA Paradise guitar suite...which in my opinion sounds better but has more limited options...which I like tbh... option paralysis being what it is and all that!

[RoboFox]

36 minutes ago, Flamey said:

I sold all my amps, on the rare occasion we do a gig I use a mooer 'all in one' pedal, easier on the back 😂 

Re: Amplitube I've just moved from using that to UA Paradise guitar suite...which in my opinion sounds better but has more limited options...which I like tbh... option paralysis being what it is and all that!

I’ll take a look at it, got a bunch of UA stuff but I’ve sworn off buying plugins for the time being. I’ve got a problem. 

 

Besides I so infrequently actually record guitars, Amplitube is more than enough. I’ve also got Waves GTR3 which I kind of prefer sometimes.

 

Edited 4 February by RoboFox

[Flamey]

1 hour ago, RoboFox said:

I’ll take a look at it, got a bunch of UA stuff but I’ve sworn off buying plugins for the time being. I’ve got a problem. 

 

Besides I so infrequently actually record guitars, Amplitube is more than enough. I’ve also got Waves GTR3 which I kind of prefer sometimes.

 

Plugin addiction: the struggle is real....

I got it for 49 quid over Christmas as a treat...and, as I say, love the gui and the sounds. I think you can download the 'dream 65' model for free...but the whole package comes with modelled pedals too.  As for UA, since I've switched to LUNA pro from studio one...I haven't looked back .. however...LUNAs midi programming functions do lack severely.

[Olm74]

19 hours ago, Flamey said:

Plugin addiction: the struggle is real....

I got it for 49 quid over Christmas as a treat...and, as I say, love the gui and the sounds. I think you can download the 'dream 65' model for free...but the whole package comes with modelled pedals too.  As for UA, since I've switched to LUNA pro from studio one...I haven't looked back .. however...LUNAs midi programming functions do lack severely.

All that stuff is pretty amazing isn't it? I use quite a lot of synth apps and effects on my ipad when recording. Having things like the Eventide efx pedals for a few pounds, the Moog synths and pedals are brilliant. 

But yes...having all that at your fingertips can lead to choice paralysis!.

 

[Foxdiamond]

Just wondering anybody played a Gallagher G70 ?

[Flamey]

12 hours ago, Foxdiamond said:

Just wondering anybody played a Gallagher G70 ?

Not me, good reviews though...but a tad expensive for me!! However...when I googled this came up..😂

[Foxdiamond]

6 minutes ago, Flamey said:

Not me, good reviews though...but a tad expensive for me!! However...when I googled this came up..😂

Ouch. Friend had a Gallagher G70 back in the day and loved it.