man, ive got no clue. It's pissing me off so hardcore though, i've barely been able to do a fucking thing

Yeah, he was using that and his white PRS sig on Soundwave. Both were very hot instruments... much like the 2 dancing strippers Perry Farrell was in between during the second song.

Not a full Glassjaw fan per se, but Kristian from Dora Mah was acting like a 6 year old in a theme park when he wanted me to see them. Didn't expect much, but I was impressed, especially that there's more singing involved on the new songs.

Paramore would have been amazing with all the sweaty Twilight fans - chicks. The band would have been amazing too.

Saw Baroness, Isis, Glassjaw, Anvil (), Meshuggah, Jane's Addiction, Trivium/Jimmy Eat World and Faith No More. In that order. I also got to catch bits and pieces of AFI (for Jane's), Placebo (who are notorious for sucking live), and Reel Big Fish (who have been playing the same set for the past 10 years ).

Most of the good bands were at Stage 4 (the problem was that it was hellishly hot that I was full on sweating from every set). All bands were amazing (even Glassjaw and Trivium - because they have a new drummer that's actually good this time).

Jane's Addiction played for an hour and Faith No More played for about an hour and a half. It was fantastic. Opened with Crowded House's Don't Dream it's Over. Gotta love Mike Patton and the boys.


I also had a friend who's just starting guitar (she's Thai and she's cute too) who went to see Paramore at Festering Hole. Such a terrible venue with no airconditioning and (if you noticed) no bottle caps. She said she felt like she was in a sauna, but was inspired to want a Les Paul. Except I already helped her buy her first electric and amp (after spending a whole day trying stuff she settled for an LTD Viper and Vox amp). Typical. Still, now she wants to learn from me.

Should I go ahead with the ESP endorsement, then yeah, the Ninja V would be the first choice. Particularly the Red quilt w/Floyd. But we'll see.

It's weird, last time I was in Japan, I only saw on LTD (the Truckster), but with actual ESPs, Edwards and Grassroots everywhere I couldn't complain. Couldn't afford them either.

Job offers do get a bit hard here. There's always job agencies to help you out and get your foot on the door. Plus having a steady income and saving up for a car is more important than getting out of this rock for now.

No power conditioner. I've never used rack systems to justify one, though I do have a Line 6 Bass pod rack that I've left in my friend's house. We were in a short lived band and when we broke up, I've pretty much left it there.

You want rhythm chops, just learn these:

YouTube - Sepultura - Arise

YouTube - Slayer - War Ensemble

YouTube - Metallica - Creeping Death

YouTube - Testament - Disciples of the Watch

YouTube - Megadeth - Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2006 Digital...

YouTube - Pantera - Strength Beyond Strength

YouTube - Metallica - Master Of Puppets With lyrics

These songs served me well during my wee teen years.

My singer's been bugging me about signing up with ESP for a while now. They're my second favorite behind Ibbys. Sure I'd love to play some (particularly the Michael Ammott Ninja Vs) for 4arm. But I love my Ibbys too much, and atm the Xiphos fits the band (especially when I'm trying to get out of the stigma of playing in a Metallica tribute band of course ). And with the ET option, I can always go to whenever needed and wanted.

We'll see what happens in Japan. Ochanomizu is a horrible place for my credit card.

This is true. Considering I'll be broke even if I didn't buy a guitar during the holiday... either that or it's the Fernandes JDA You sig. I never wanted a signature guitar until I played one of these.

I've always had ET at the back of my mind. It's either keeping my Ibbys and eventaully get ETs or go do what my singer does and get an ESP endorsement.

Maybe I'm not ready for a custom yet. I'm waiting until at least one of my bands (ideally both that I play guitar in) get some regular gigging to justify more guitars. I would love one, maybe I'll get ET to build me a 6 based on a certain Vigier...

And I've already got a certain SoCal pending.

Ok, looks like Japan has moved sooner than expected (between mid April and early May).

I'm telling you this because last time I walked into Kurosawa Gakki, I bought my 1527. Now it's looking either this:

Ibanez RG Prestige RG1527M??????!!?????????????????????????????

Or this:

Ibanez RG Prestige RGA427Z (DSH)????????????????????

But unless I find a great J-Custom 7 (it was so hard the first time too ) it's either one of these.

Either way, if you think you're broke... wait until I get back!

ITS ON NOW!!!

I must be loosing my mind then.

The new mix is better, and the more I listen to it, yeah no reverb.

I like this mix better, the bass is a bit more prominent. The guitar is brighter, but it's great that you didn't sacrifice the tone. It sits better now in the overall mix as well. It's smaller but still stays at the driving force of the song. Plus I can already imagine the big rock arena vocals happening on a track like this.

Good stuff.




On an unrelated note. 4arm are on Full Metal Racket tonight at 11. Haugy is interviewing my singer. See if you have the time to listen.

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