Get an Ibanez RG270, a Marshall VS65R and a Boss Metal Zone, and tell me what you think (total $400 max)

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The best thing to do if you are looking for that kind of sound is to go strictly Marshall amps. They make a valvestate line that is lower end. I currently have very expensive setups and have went through loads of gear. Primarily I went back and forth between Mesa Boogies and Marshalls. I recommend that as soon as you can save the money, buy a pro-grade Marshall setup. Probably one of their stereo 100w power amps (around $1100) to start your collection with. Then get the JMP pre amp (something Marshall). When you run a killer effects processor like a Lexicon or Eventide, you will want stereo at that time. A Marshall head is great (I have a JCM 900), but not stereo.

So, in the meantime, stick with the valvestate combo amp, and for guitars in that price range, spend a little more than $250 and get a used high-end jackson with a floyd rose tremolo. I play Jackson USA Custom guitars (like the RR-1 and SL1's) and believe me, they are worth the money. It is kind of funny, but actually the more you spend on your equipment (up to a certain point), the better you will sound and more fluid the guitar necks will be. I am an Eddie Van Halen style type of player, and live in 80's rock! hehe. This works best for me, and especially well for those vintage sounds like Hendrix, Floyd, Cream, you name it. Those guys all played Marshalls!

The answer to all your tone needs is a LINE 6 POD, save your coin, dont buy a bunch of pedals but get one of these with a foot controller, you wont be disappointed. ;)

: Should I get a POD or a GT-3?
: I have a USA handmade B.C. Rich with DiMarzio pickups, a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (head + 4x12), play Death Metal. I would use it (the POD or GT-3) for live performances, rehearsals, recording, headphone play, but mainly gigs and rehearsals. I know the POD is best with headphones... THANKS

The Pod, is much better for everything, but you would have to get a Line 6 floorboard, to get away with it live. It isn't very adjustable without it. The Gt3 is all in one, but with gear like that why do you want a cheap Effects processor. You already have awesome amp. I don't even think you will need extra distortion, because the amp has awesome tube disttortion. The thing with these effects processors, is that they put emphasis on amp models, and distortions, but you already have the REAL THING. These things tried to emulate what you already have. I would suggest instead of getting a effects processor, you should get a variety of other things. If you don't have it already, a good preamp, and power amp. These are things included in effects processors, but if you get a real one, it will make a big difference. Now that you are giving full power to the amp, its time for effects. Get a bunch of stomp-boxes, and maybe a rack reverb, and you are set. I think for the awesome gear you have already, why spoil it, with a crappy effects processor. I see that you are a serious musician, so why don't you get sserious gear

You've already got a killer amp, but if you want effects that don't mush out your tone I would check out the new digitech stuff. I have an older unit, the RP-6. It has some cool effects and doesn't color your tone if you don't want it to. There is also a new line 6 distortion unit that is coming out this summer if you're looking for different distortions. It has the footpedals built in. The modulation and delay units were reviewed in guitar player magazine this month.

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Check out some of the following :
Cakewalk Pro Audio - Expensive but good
Cakewalk Guitar Studio - Cheaper, aimed at guitarists
N-Track Studio - Cheap and popular

Regards

Ben
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I am looking for a mini disk that has the internet capabilities, recording and playing. I am looking for something that is also moderately priced.

Probably won't help you in the video department,but can
give you interesting listening advice.Guys like Joe Perry,Eddie Hazel, and the fat guy from Molly Hatchet
(Oh yeah) Duane Roland were masters of phrasing.They could take five notes in one position and milk it to death with minimal repetition.You might want to try this approach.Also, different picking combinations, slurs ,double stops , dagging pinky,and cross-string jumping can help.Rolling up and down (vertically)using 3rds and paralell 4ths is quite effective when using pentatonic or major modes.Arpeggios are crucial in phasing.SUGGESTED:Eddie Hazel(Funkadelic)Red Hot Mama,
Get off your ass and Jam,Physical Love.Joe Perry ,Walk this way,Little Woman??Rythym and timing is important when telling your story.
Hope this helps

: What kind of bridge is in Jackson's PS4??? Actually i know
: what brige it has, but does bridge tighten strings too or
: does it works just the samw way that stratocaster's bridge?

Hello the bridge is a fully floating floyd rose lisensed locking tremolo. this means you clip the ball ends off and the strings lock into the bridge. I recently bought this guitar and it kicks ass.

: Could someone explain me why electric and acoustic guitars don't have the same width all along the neck, as in classical guitars?

: Thanks!

What are you talking about? The neck has the same thinkness all along the neck. Are you talking about the fret spacing?