But that's kinda my point. It's not that the Gibson (or Fender, or anything else) is overrated, it just doesn't suit
you. Analogously, of course, I was referring to gaming platforms, but... oh, stuff it. That's the most boring conversation ever anyway.
ESPs are quite rad, although I'm definitely a Jackson / Ibanez slut since I'm really into my metal and that hot, sharp superstrat tone. I've also always been quite partial to the BC Rich Warlock.
I basically learned to play guitar by jamming along to my Iron Maiden casettes (heh). I guess I could play the solos if I bothered learning them. I mean, I have most of the technical expertise, I suppose, but I just don't have the motivation to sit and work out the solos note for note. :P The only Maiden song I know I can play from start to finish is Wasting Love, but that's an easy one. I can also remember most of the solo from Can I Play With Madness offhand.
Having said that, I've always thought Dave Murray is a pretty phenomenal guitarist. He's definitely the harder to replicate over Adrian Smith and Janick Gers, because he's got a very classically-influenced legato style. I guess my own style is probably more like Gers's - kinda dirty and rock 'n' roll. I've played in quite a few bands over the years, and when I've done solo duty, it tends to be short, noisy, fast, and full of pinch harmonics.
I own an old Squier Stratocaster (custom-fitted with a DiMarzio humbucker on the bridge side), an Epiphone SG, and an Ibanez RG. Since I'm a lefty, I can't get all those cool shaped axes.
I'm seriously considering buying myself a Jackson Dinky next, in porno 80s white.
Originally Posted by Azimuth
But that's kinda my point. It's not that the Gibson (or Fender, or anything else) is overrated, it just doesn't suit you. Analogously, of course, I was referring to gaming platforms, but... oh, stuff it. That's the most boring conversation ever anyway.
is this a metaphor or a derail??? 
