A couple photos of my main guitar, a 2017 Electrical Guitar Company Scott Kelly signature model and my Science 100w Hellhawk with 2x12" cab.
This guitar weighs around 13/14 pounds but it absolutely sounds massive, too. Ever since getting an aluminum neck guitar, it's been hard for me to go back to my other ones.
that thing is pretty sweet. i've never heard of them. that aluminum fretboard looks killer. is there an advantage to that over wood?
man a 13 pound guitar is a non starter for me at my age. i'm a decent sized guy but after a couple of hours playing my 11 pound les paul custom i'm about done, haha.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
@gimmesometruth27 To give a little backstory, EGC started making recreations of Travis Beans in the 2000s then kind of spun off into their own designs. Cool list of people who have played them if you check their site!
As for the pros of an aluminum neck, the most immediate is that there's no truss rod so you never need to get it setup ever again. In terms of other pros, I think it's super resonant with amazing natural sustain. A big part of what I like is when sliding into or out of a note, or hitting hammer-ons and pull-offs, you can just go for days because it's so resonant. I will also say, I think people expect the necks to feels slower but I've not had that experience. I also find it stays in tune better than wood, but that's anecdotal.
The one interesting thing is living in Chicago, in the winter when I pull it out to play the neck is cold to the touch. After a few minutes it warms up and feels so good to play. But I know some folks don't love that sensation.
Is it okay that I put Elixir's on a Martin guitar (i.e., it isn't frowned upon stylistically)? It is a 0000-28H. I put Martin strings on it, and it sounds dead after a couple days. I put Elixir's on it, and it just sings for months. It has turned the guitar into one I was a little disappointed with into one I play the most of any guitar I have. I used to always keep it in its case when not in use and probably should, but I like that I don't baby it and let it age however it does.
Is it okay that I put Elixir's on a Martin guitar (i.e., it isn't frowned upon stylistically)? It is a 0000-28H. I put Martin strings on it, and it sounds dead after a couple days. I put Elixir's on it, and it just sings for months. It has turned the guitar into one I was a little disappointed with into one I play the most of any guitar I have. I used to always keep it in its case when not in use and probably should, but I like that I don't baby it and let it age however it does.
Elixirs are just about the only strings I use. Acoustic, electric and bass guitar.
I like the feel, the tone and they last like nothing else I've ever used, even other brands of coated strings.
If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
@gimmesometruth27 To give a little backstory, EGC started making recreations of Travis Beans in the 2000s then kind of spun off into their own designs. Cool list of people who have played them if you check their site!
As for the pros of an aluminum neck, the most immediate is that there's no truss rod so you never need to get it setup ever again. In terms of other pros, I think it's super resonant with amazing natural sustain. A big part of what I like is when sliding into or out of a note, or hitting hammer-ons and pull-offs, you can just go for days because it's so resonant. I will also say, I think people expect the necks to feels slower but I've not had that experience. I also find it stays in tune better than wood, but that's anecdotal.
The one interesting thing is living in Chicago, in the winter when I pull it out to play the neck is cold to the touch. After a few minutes it warms up and feels so good to play. But I know some folks don't love that sensation.
that all sounds really interesting. i would like to check one out.
heads to reverb.... lol...
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
Elixirs are cool but also checkout the d’addario coated acoustic strings. Taylor’s now ship with them instead of elixirs and they sound and play great and last a long time.
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Is it okay that I put Elixir's on a Martin guitar (i.e., it isn't frowned upon stylistically)? It is a 0000-28H. I put Martin strings on it, and it sounds dead after a couple days. I put Elixir's on it, and it just sings for months. It has turned the guitar into one I was a little disappointed with into one I play the most of any guitar I have. I used to always keep it in its case when not in use and probably should, but I like that I don't baby it and let it age however it does.
I used to use Elixir, but switched to d’addario XS. I think they’re the best for my custom D28.
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EV
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Absolutely! You should get more depth and less treble, and longer-lasting good sound. Not sure how much you play, but I'm at roughly 2-3 hours a day so I change them every 4-6 weeks or so (which is about 1-3 weeks longer than I should).
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EV
Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
1. Fender Deluxe Lone Star Strat 2. Squier Tom DeLonge Strat that I’ve modified to my liking. I’ve put a nicer Fender neck on it, changed the Duncan designed humbucker for a JB, and added a custom pick guard that was cut for me by Jack’s Instrument Services in Manchester. 3. Fender Chris Shiflett Tele deluxe. 4. Fender Player Tele.
Thanks! I’m lucky to be able to have at least a couple more than I really need, but every time I try to thin the herd a new one appears before too long!
Thanks! I’m lucky to be able to have at least a couple more than I really need, but every time I try to thin the herd a new one appears before too long!
i don't sell anything because as soon as a do, a few days later someone calls wanting to start a project that that particular item would have been perfect for.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
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man a 13 pound guitar is a non starter for me at my age. i'm a decent sized guy but after a couple of hours playing my 11 pound les paul custom i'm about done, haha.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
As for the pros of an aluminum neck, the most immediate is that there's no truss rod so you never need to get it setup ever again. In terms of other pros, I think it's super resonant with amazing natural sustain. A big part of what I like is when sliding into or out of a note, or hitting hammer-ons and pull-offs, you can just go for days because it's so resonant. I will also say, I think people expect the necks to feels slower but I've not had that experience. I also find it stays in tune better than wood, but that's anecdotal.
The one interesting thing is living in Chicago, in the winter when I pull it out to play the neck is cold to the touch. After a few minutes it warms up and feels so good to play. But I know some folks don't love that sensation.
I like the feel, the tone and they last like nothing else I've ever used, even other brands of coated strings.
heads to reverb.... lol...
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
DC 2003
DC 2004 (VFC)
DC 2006
Pittsburgh 2006
Bonnaroo 2008
Virginia Beach 2008
DC 2008
Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
PJ 20 night 1
PJ 20 night 2
Phoenix 2013
LA 1 2013
Memphis 2014
Jacksonville 2016
Greenville 2016
Hampton 2016
Columbia 2016
Fenway 1 2016
Fenway 2 2016
Wrigley 1 2018
Wrigley 2 2018
Fenway 1 2018
Fenway 2 2018
Sea Hear Now 2021
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Louisville 2022
EV
Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
EV
Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
1. Fender Deluxe Lone Star Strat
2. Squier Tom DeLonge Strat that I’ve modified to my liking. I’ve put a nicer Fender neck on it, changed the Duncan designed humbucker for a JB, and added a custom pick guard that was cut for me by Jack’s Instrument Services in Manchester.
3. Fender Chris Shiflett Tele deluxe.
4. Fender Player Tele.
I definitely have more enthusiasm than talent but I put these things to pretty good use in my little band (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6b7WOm6WTanCjck9OrYJqD?si=CYvZj1fAQ-mS0O-10QyHwA).
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."