Christmas

Any suggestions?

I need - 1. A better guitar that is under $300.
2. Distortion Pedal
3. Damn good recording gear.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-AFS75T-Electric-Guitar-528025-i1428873.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Boss-SUPER-OverDrive-SD-1-Pedal-100312507-i1124489.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/TASCAM-DP-02CF-Digital-Portastudio-104797642-i1380740.gc

Guitar - eh.
Pedal - Awsome
Recorder - nah.

For a recorder I was looking for more of a small, simple, but yet still has good sound quality.
And the guitar just isn't my thing. I'm looking for a cheap Dean or Jackson V.

Well, I was kinda searching for keys in the dark.

The recorder is small and very simple. I use Tascam often and I have no problems with their products.

I could run it by a friend of mine (A/V Tech, Enginer, etc) and see what he says.

as you said in ypur other post, amps like my vox ad15vtxl and ur crate sound awsome but suck with pedals, dont get the pedal.

how much for the pedal? vintage pones are the best.

Sorry, the recorder, I ment to say something thats cheaper, efficient and has only five to ten knobs/button.

Well, I wouldn't expect great quality with your specs. You're also probably not gonna find much for under $250. Trust me, the Tascam is a good investment.

I know that soundboards/mixers/a bunch of knobs look a bit intimidating, but they aren't all that hard to run.

This is similar to what I often run




The Tascam I suggested is small (a bit bigger than a laptop), and quite easy to manage.

But, since I doubt you will budge, I've found this:http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fostex-MR-8mkII-8-Track-Digital-Recorder-103729851-i1125873.gc

About the best quality for the price that I could find.

I'm looking at this guitar. $400 bucks or not lol.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-RG350MDX-Electric-Guitar-104070412-i1167862.gc

Ibanez makes great guitars, yes. Can't really go wrong with Ibanez.

Yeah I think so too.

Me - Its $400 bucks, yes, but its worth it, its the best you can find for the cheapest.

My dad - AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!

Me - *shrug* maaaaannnnn.... :(

My plan.

I'll try and convince the parents that this will be one of VERY FEW gifts I get this year. Any other ideas? I can't [Legally] have a job until I'm fourteen so thats a BIG disadvantage....Government Bast-ards

Just be patient, and appreciative.

I don't ask for anything because I don't feel that it's in my place to. If my parents feel that I deserve something, or want to give me something nice, I appreciate it. I don't have the best equipment in the world, but I love it just as well, and I'm very thankful for it.

I don't think convincing them is the best way to go about it.

Also, take into consideration how much they work to pay for this stuff that you want - not need. Personally, I'm not fond of kids asking their parents for $500 gifts.

What IS the way to go then? I only get $10 for mowing the lawn and theres only two or three more mows left until spring [our backyard is f'n huge so $10 is definetly not spoiling man]. I guess I'll mow like hell and then shovel a lot and try to half it, cuz maybe I can make $100 outta that and cut it down to three hundred then.

Read what I said, and you will find the answer that you seek.

I already did. Current plan -

1. Kiss alotta ass.
2. Mow teh lawn
3. Shovel till I can't shovel no mo.

Again, you fail to understand my words. Don't act appreciative, BE appreciative.

There are many people who struggle just to get their ends, and can barely afford the basics. I used to be one of them. I know how blessed I am, and I try to always show my gratitude and appreciatian.

Sucking up and doing things that you should already do WITHOUT reward is NOT the way you show appreciatian.

Hell, if you've got food on the table, clothes on your back, and a roof over your head, you're blessed.

do what i do... switch your wallets... lol

Haha, that's our Elliott!

Well if you put it like that, I already do, I mow, shovel i winter, do the dishes, take the laundry to get washed and help clean on ocassion.

@ Elliott - Dude thats genious! lol j/k.

lol

Good. Now accept the fact that your father isn't excited about spending $400 (on the guitar alone) and just let it go.

Good things come to those who wait.

Haha, Thats what I did last year. Yeah I guess I can do it again man.

Yes you can. Plus, you'll be able to buy your own stuff when you get a job.

Yeah, I'm actually looking forward to it.

1. Schecter Omen 6: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Schecter-Omen-6-Electric-Guitar-101262830-i1149925.gc

2. You like metal right? If so, http://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-Harmonix-XO-Metal-Muff-with-Top-Boost-Distortion-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-103840526-i1165447.gc

S'got lots o' gain!

3. Not sure on recorders. DigiDesign MBox is supposed to be good though. I think the MBox Mini is around $300.

Okay, I've decided, and its not $400 dollars........Its $300.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-RG321-Electric-Guitar?sku=512492

The Nickel color is the one.

@GRX40 - I like that pedal dude, very nice.

Yeah, I hear the Omen 6 is a pretty solid guitar.

lol just ask for money, then ask for money for ur bday, then combine wut u get from working, christmas, and bday presents then buy a guitar!

check on ebay, u may get it cheaper there

Ozzfan, the Ibanez is cool. The RG Series has really thin necks that are good to shred on. I think you'll like it.

But also, try out some Schecters, Jacksons, and LTDs if you can.

That's one reason why I love Ibanez - They've got thin and fast necks.

@GRX40 - I was looking at the Randy Rhoads Jackson department, and was drooling lol. I would've but again not in my price range lol. Dammit.....

JS30 jacksons are quite cheap actually, they have nice thin necks too, at least the Rhoads does

No offense dude, but Imma stick with this Ibanez, those Jacksons are sweet though, some other time possibly.

yea id like to play an Ibanez, but im not really into the standard shape, i used to play my dads strat, the top dug into my chest, it was heavy, and just uncomfortable for me. so i much prefer the Rhoads shape. i also found that the BC Rich Bich is extremely comfortable

Eh, I don't like BC Rich as a brand really. Not quite as versatile as it could be. I am okay with the Strat shape probably just because it was what I learned all my basics on ya know?

@ BBT - Check your Myspace page man, I sent you a friend request.

for metal i like jacksons. tht could be the first ibanez ive seen w/o a floyd rose..

Me too dude, can't though. I think I'll do okay with this Ibanez once I get a feel for where it has good natural harmonics. Once I do that I really won't need the Floyd Rose.

ive never played a bc rich, i just picked one up in a pawn shop. it was beaten up so bad lol. some people hate bc richs, some love them. and some just have no idea like me lol