Genesis' Mike Rutherford playing a Squier

[JW56789]

Hmm…

Fiat 128
Ferrari F355

I know which one I’m choosin

Yes, but . . . .

The great motorcycle racer Kenny Roberts has always maintained a relationship with Yamaha all these years after his championship days. Several years back, Yamaha sent him one of their big Star baggers, their Harley-clone brand back then, and it was like an ElectraGlide, saddle bags, trunk, BIG motorcycle. He's out on a ride on it, and some kid on an R6 gets stuck behind him for a ways on these winding mountain roads. Finally he can pass, and blows by him with a rude gesture. You don't do that to KR. So he lights out after the kid on this big bagger, gets right on his tail light for several miles, worries him to death, then HE passes the kid with a rude gesture, this big bagger blowing past him on his race replica.

Depending who's behind the wheel of each, don't count out the Fiat.

 

[ElectroVibe]

I like the idea of playing with a guitar that you know is going to get the job done, and you don't have to worry about it getting stolen or damaged.

 

[EdO.]

I like the idea of playing with a guitar that you know is going to get the job done, and you don't have to worry about it getting stolen or damaged.

Only one of several reasons I own/play/gig several different Squier/Epiphone/LTD basses along with my more pricey ones. They're just perfectly fine tools that get the job done, play/sound great live, and won't totally break my heart should something happen to one of them. Although I do treat and handle them exactly the same as I do the more pricey ones.

 

[Element Zero]

Yes, but . . . .

The great motorcycle racer Kenny Roberts has always maintained a relationship with Yamaha all these years after his championship days. Several years back, Yamaha sent him one of their big Star baggers, their Harley-clone brand back then, and it was like an ElectraGlide, saddle bags, trunk, BIG motorcycle. He's out on a ride on it, and some kid on an R6 gets stuck behind him for a ways on these winding mountain roads. Finally he can pass, and blows by him with a rude gesture. You don't do that to KR. So he lights out after the kid on this big bagger, gets right on his tail light for several miles, worries him to death, then HE passes the kid with a rude gesture, this big bagger blowing past him on his race replica.

Depending who's behind the wheel of each, don't count out the Fiat.

Sure. I get that. But what bike would Kenny ride better on the track? He ain’t gonna take a bagged Sunday cruiser. He’s gonna use his tricked out crotch rocket racer.

Besides. Mike’s Squier ain’t stock.

 

[ElectroVibe]

Back in the 90s the lead guitarist in one of my favorite local bands played a stock Squier.

 

[ElectroVibe]

Yeah

 

[GWGuitar]

I like a really nice guitar or bass as much as anyone, but there are some good reasons for playing inexpensive guitars. As someone mentioned previously, it it gets broken, lost, or stolen it’s no big deal. You can have a variety of tones available for recording. Studio legend Tommy Tedesco recorded thousands of sessions, often using inexpensive instruments. Hr often had to cover many instrument cues for movies, commercials, jingles, etc. He played a Yamaha classical often, a cheapie mandolin and bouzouki (tuned like a guitar), and other inexpensive instruments during sessions. Imwas surprised years ago looking at the instruments listed on Genesis’ “Seconds Out” album to see they
played Alvarez 12-strings live, another affordable brand.

 

[Bikeguy57]

Not surprised, I heard the Mercedes F1 team uses Harbor Freight tools.

 

[ElectroVibe]

One thing I really cannot stand is in movies or TV shows when the plot is about a young musician who is depending upon an expensive instrument to help them learn or to play. It seems like this could actually discourage a lot of musicians.