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Forget wood, does anything matter?

steve_rolfeca

steve_rolfeca

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Nov 21, 2006
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London, Ontario, Canada
#1
Here on TB, we tend to focus on audio clips as the litmus test for the impact of a pickup swap, fingerboard wood, Ash vs Pine, etc., and whether these things make a discernable difference.

But this video has me wondering about other "intangibles" like feel and heft.

I mean, we all know that a Lakland or a Fender Custom Shop axe is going to at least feel more expensive compared to lesser models, right?

 
#3
Couldn't agree more. :hyper:

But I've always felt that subtle differences were easier to feel with guitars, because of the smaller scale, lighter weight, etc.

The guy with the headband is an extremely proficient player, and he set some of those instruments up, which makes it even more interesting...
 
#9
Wood - Schmood, you want zero resonance?
Pick up an aluminum guitar

These have been on sale for months on craigslist...wonder why?
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#10
seriously?.. this again?..

anyone who thinks a squire is as good as a MIA or a custom is either delusionally justifying their lack of finances or tone discernment, or worse, has never once picked up a better guitar and seen where the money goes... components, fit & finish.

It is great that with modern production techniques that cheap guitars are playable..certainly was not the case when i was a teen, and its better to be playing than not playing.. but quality counts as much in guitars & basses as in anything else, and if you can only afford a Squire then play and enjoy.. but there is a legion of better axes out there
 
#13
mystic38 said:
seriously?.. this again?..

anyone who thinks a squire is as good as a MIA or a custom is either delusionally justifying their lack of finances or tone discernment, or worse, has never once picked up a better guitar and seen where the money goes... components, fit & finish.

It is great that with modern production techniques that cheap guitars are playable..certainly was not the case when i was a teen, and its better to be playing than not playing.. but quality counts as much in guitars & basses as in anything else, and if you can only afford a Squire then play and enjoy.. but there is a legion of better axes out there
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I challenge you to a blind test.
In my experience, anyone who claims one brand is better than another solely based off where it's made and whether it's a productions vs custom model is out to lunch.

I've picked up many Squiers that easily outshine the MIAs I've played. I've also picked up many MIMs that are better than the custom shops I've picked up.
 

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