Why am I Blowing more money on gear? LOL gear pics now

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:52 pm

Yeah, i know...round 3 - ding! Laughing

stuff in the works, just talk for now...
slayer tribute band v2.0 may be happening again as well, we had fun the first 6 years we did it.

but, building another touring rig (mesa of course - roadster dual rec this time) almost went fractal, but i'm a mesa whore...

got another jackson on the way as well, should be here monday or tuesday KV2X (only made 10)

Metal...at 43...should be interesting again.

No i'm not quitting shooting Laughing

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Awesome! Growing your hair back out?

Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 2503 Location: Houston, TX

'cause you likeded it! Laughing

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metal is a way of life brother, not an age.

that right there should a bumper sticker or some s#%t.

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BLOODROOT wrote:

metal is a way of life brother, not an age.

that right there should a bumper sticker or some s#%t.

yes it is bro!!I am 44 and it's all about having a good time with it and just DESTROY EVERYTHING!!!

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:46 am

BLOODROOT wrote:

metal is a way of life brother, not an age.

that right there should a bumper sticker or some s#%t.

pretty close to the best quote from christopher lee ive ever heard

"I have been metal all my life, only I did not know about it. The people in this album (Charlemagne) and I, share the same values."

— Christopher Lee

i think it was in kerrang in 2010

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good on ya Randy!!!!

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 10591 Location: Canada

Go for it!

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 10591 Location: Canada

Go for it!

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:40 am

I'm 41 today and you Sir made my day!

Now I want music from you. Serve the Metal masses mutha %$#@!@

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:41 am

Besides some people can't do one thing right. You shoot and do Metal more than right.

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:15 pm

Grim Reaper wrote:

Yeah, i know...round 3 - ding! Laughing

stuff in the works, just talk for now...
slayer tribute band v2.0 may be happening again as well, we had fun the first 6 years we did it.

but, building another touring rig (mesa of course - roadster dual rec this time) almost went fractal, but i'm a mesa whore...

got another jackson on the way as well, should be here monday or tuesday KV2X (only made 10)

Metal...at 43...should be interesting again.

Why??? I thought you gave it up? Laughing

Really Randy, I haven't played with a band since last June, and those last idiots pissed me off, because they didn't even want to pay for my gas (let alone subbing for their regular guitarist). So when they told me they took the maiden song outta the set, I said "good luck see you later." And then one of my Facebook friends posted this.

I laughed my ass off, because that's what I meant when I said "good luck." They are still playing dives all over the place. The Boss Tweed boys were a better band, but lacked skills in dealing with bar and club managers. The Mystic band was taking the money they should be paying their musicians, and spending it on Las Vegas junkets.

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:46 pm

LOL, that sucks...

Picking up the Jackson in an hour at HQ in Scottsdale

Roadcases for my head, rack and cab are being delivered tonight. Rig is pretty gnarley

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:40 pm

41 and still rawkin' the heavy stuff!!!

Perhaps not Slayer heavy..., but heavy none the less!!!

Besides, my 32 year old singer is smokin' hawt & can sing..., that counts for sumthin'!!!

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:23 pm

Parking lot pron of the USA KV2X-R

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 7639 Location: Florida

because you're silly, that's why!

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That is a killer guitar bro!! What does the X stand for?

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:43 pm

Eternal Scar wrote:

That is a killer guitar bro!! What does the X stand for?

It was a prototype for the extreme series, made in usa by Mike Shannon. They made 10 total...J# custom shop serial number, rare as hell.

They all came with EMG X's, mine they swapped for 81/85 and disconnected the tone (as usual) \m/

Laughing

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Grim Reaper wrote:

Eternal Scar wrote:

That is a killer guitar bro!! What does the X stand for?

It was a prototype for the extreme series, made in usa by Mike Shannon. They made 10 total...J# custom shop serial number, rare as hell.

They all came with EMG X's, mine they swapped for 81/85 and disconnected the tone (as usual) \m/

Laughing

Congrats bro that is super sweet!!Now get growing that hair back Laughing

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:53 pm

Eternal Scar wrote:

Grim Reaper wrote:

Eternal Scar wrote:

That is a killer guitar bro!! What does the X stand for?

It was a prototype for the extreme series, made in usa by Mike Shannon. They made 10 total...J# custom shop serial number, rare as hell.

They all came with EMG X's, mine they swapped for 81/85 and disconnected the tone (as usual) \m/

Laughing

Congrats bro that is super sweet!!Now get growing that hair back Laughing

maybe...

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:54 pm

Eternal Scar wrote:

That is a killer guitar bro!! What does the X stand for?

http://www.cmcguitars.com/Jackson-USA-Custom-Shop-X-Series-King-V-Guitar-p/jackson-cs-x-king-v.htm

found a link on them

Jackson USA Custom Shop Limited Edition X Series King V Jackson Electric Guitar

This is the Jackson USA Custom Shop Limited Edition X Series King V Jackson Electric Guitar. There are only a few of each body style available. We believe they are all gone with the exception of the King V and Randy Rhoads Guitar we have. This is the King V. The Jackson X Series features the new EMG 81x & 85x Series Pickups. We were blown away with the tone. They are much more organic and natural sounding than any other EMG Pickup we have ever played. They are just as brutal sounding as the standard EMG Pickups but they more dynamic letting the tone of guitar and amp shine through. The Jackson X Series guitars also feature Sterling Silver Sharkfin Inlays. The Jackson Logo is also Sterling Silver. The neck is unpainted with a Gun Stock Oil natural finish neck-thru and the bevels on the X Series Guitars are painted silver except on the Soloist which doesn't have bevels. All in all this is one of the best limited edition runs the Jackson Custom Shop has ever done. These are incredible guitars.

Jackson USA Custom Shop Limited Edition X Series King V Jackson Electric Guitar Specs:

Color: Satin Black w/Satin Silver Bevels
Body: Alder
Neck: Unpainted Gun Stock Oil Finished Neck-Thru-Body Quartersawn Maple & Bound Fingerboard
Neck dimensions: 3rd Fret: .755", 12th Fret: .835" Speed Neck & Reverse Headstock
Scale length: 25.5"

Fingerboard: Ebony with compound 12" to 16" radius
Width at nut: 1-11/16"
No. of frets: 24 Jumbo SBB215
Inlays: Sterling Silver Shark Fin Position Inlays, Black Binding

Headstock: Sterling Silver Logo Inlay and Black Binding
Bridge pickup: EMG-81x
Neck pickup: EMG-85x
Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-position toggle

Hardware: Black
Tuning machines: Gotoh/Jackson
Bridge: Original Floyd Rose Recessed
Strings: .09-.042
Case: SKB Case Included

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Added bonus for you is it's the Raiders colors Laughing

Real sterling silver is way cool!!I'm sure your wallet is not your friend after this buy Laughing

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:04 pm

Eternal Scar wrote:

Added bonus for you is it's the Raiders colors Laughing

Real sterling silver is way cool!!I'm sure your wallet is not your friend after this buy Laughing

yup!!! when i had the chance to snag it...i did.

jackson guys come through me everytime, wallet feels great actually!! Cool

Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 5455 Location: White Haven,Pa

Grim Reaper wrote:

Eternal Scar wrote:

Added bonus for you is it's the Raiders colors Laughing

Real sterling silver is way cool!!I'm sure your wallet is not your friend after this buy Laughing

yup!!! when i had the chance to snag it...i did.

jackson guys come through me everytime, wallet feels great actually!! Cool

glad to see you got a good deal on it!!

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:17 pm

Exit13 wrote:

Besides some people can't do one thing right. You shoot and do Metal more than right.

Exit13 wrote:

I'm 41 today and you Sir made my day!

Now I want music from you. Serve the Metal masses mutha %$#@!@

Thanks brotha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Posts: 1463

Keep on rocking it out Randy !

Age ain't nothing but a number

I'm 48 - this was from Biketoberfest, opening for Lita Ford

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:05 am

Sweet guitar!! I'd love to build you a splitter for your amps bro.

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:05 am

bassmantim71 wrote:

Besides, my 32 year old singer is smokin' hawt & can sing..., that counts for sumthin'!!!

DING!

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I could not afford the GOOD STUFF until I was older and more established professionally/financially.

NO AGE LIMIT FOR ROCK!

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:32 pm

Rig is almost done

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:39 pm

I really want to switch to Fractal, I just don't think it's cost worthy. Everything I own is paid for, just don't see it happening

sell the head - 15-1600
roadcase 3-400

thats only 1800 or so, so another grand for the unit then another grand for the footcontroller... Mad

FML!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:47 pm

Exit13 wrote:

I'm 41 today and you Sir made my day!

Now I want music from you. Serve the Metal masses mutha %$#@!@

Happy Birthday Todd!

Glad to see you back in the game Randy. I'm 48, Metal keeps me young Laughing

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:10 pm

Exit13 wrote:

I'm 41 today and you Sir made my day!

Now I want music from you. Serve the Metal masses mutha %$#@!@

Holy hell i missed that, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHA!!!! Cool

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BLOODROOT wrote:

metal is a way of life brother, not an age.

Aye, sir Bloodroot! Thine words art sage and true!

Grim Reaper, thine arsenal 'tis most formidable! May thee never know shame for procuring such treasures! If we fail to barter our loot for wine, women & song, then these dollars art but meaningless swaths of paper!

Verily, for ye man of true wealth hath a belly full of ale, a lusty wench in his bed, and more guitars than Sam Ash!

This post now concludeth!

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retired my ass!welcome back Randy!maybe we can play a show together soon!

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:16 am

Money's made to be spent Wink

Nice new axe, my friend!

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:14 am

I noticed 2 other things about your rig that is different from your previous rigs.

1, Your Mesa is not armor plated like the last ones you had

2, It's a dual, and not a triple.

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:44 am

thanks guys!!!!

it's an honor to have thee knight post in thy thread!!! Twisted Evil

ML Tib wrote:

I noticed 2 other things about your rig that is different from your previous rigs.

1, Your Mesa is not armor plated like the last ones you had

2, It's a dual, and not a triple.

Dual Rectifier Roadster - 4 channel Dual Recto - badass!!!!
http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Rectifier_Series/roadster/roadster.html

Taking some getting used to but it's working fine so far!!!!

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Nice rig and that V is just sick!

Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Posts: 5601 Location: phoenix az.

that v is awesome randy im a little jelous!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:29 pm

Looks fawking suh weet broseph!

COWBOY BAR BITCH!

Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189

Grim Reaper wrote:

I really want to switch to Fractal, I just don't think it's cost worthy. Everything I own is paid for, just don't see it happening

sell the head - 15-1600
roadcase 3-400

thats only 1800 or so, so another grand for the unit then another grand for the footcontroller... Mad

FML!!!!!!!!!!!

I know what you're saying, but the Fractal is quiet as f*ck and the pitch shifter is f*cking amazing. You can have the Fractal down tune a whole octave if you wanted to.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:48 am

still on the fence Laughing