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moondevil Joined: Sep 10, 2006 Posts: 250 Lancaster, CA	Posted on Sep 11 2006 01:40 AM I'm thinking about a Galaxy 4, I saw Los Straitjackets and they can get the whole gamut of Fender tones with those babies and they seem to stay in tune for entire sets. Anybody play these? — Dean(aka Moondevil) deanmatherly.com Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11053 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Sep 11 2006 07:23 AM I would drive into Philly and try them out yourself first. I'm sure the LS's have custom made models by Dipinto himself, much higher quality then the korean ones he's selling currently. That being said, they seemed to be decent guitars for the price range. Definitely a different feel altogether from a Fender. — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Sep 11 2006 09:16 AM They're really great guitars, and I'm not just saying that because I have one for sale. The p/u's are kinda hot and snappier than most Fenders and you can get quite a variety of tones out of the four pick-ups. Generally, the tone is somewhere between a Strat and a Jazzmaster, darker than a strat yet brighter than a JM. I think the quality is a little better than it used to be too. The bodies are solid mohogany, maple necks, I know people used to complain about some black film they used to put on the necks, that is no longer there. They use a Jazzmaster/Jag style trem with a tune-o-matic bridge and they do stay in tune very well. That said, I personally prefer my JM and Jag better just because I like the more authentic tone, but the Galaxie 4 is cool for what it is. If you're interested, check out my ad in the for sale section. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
Fripperton Joined: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 270	Posted on Sep 11 2006 09:52 AM I'm a dealer for DiPinto. I have a sunburst Galaxie 4 with 4 on/off switches and a red Galaxie 4 with a 5 way switch. I'm around Riverside so let me know if you want to try one out. image — There is Surf east of Sepulveda. Last edited: Sep 20, 2006 20:49:51 Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11053 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Sep 11 2006 02:01 PM OOPS! I thought I saw that Moondevil was in Lancaster PA, not CA. Obviousy a drive into Philly would prove difficult. Duh — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
JPL Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 22	Posted on Sep 14 2006 10:44 AM I just ordered one...a lefty. It's my first foray into electric guitar, after many years of playing sax in an R&B band. Had them put some .012 flatwounds on there, too. Anyone else try one of these? Obviously I'll want to play on it for a while before I think about any mods, but it has already occurred to me that with the four pickups controlled by rocker switches and usable in any combniation, I could swap in something different for one of the middle pickups as a secret weapon...a minihumbucker or something. Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Sep 14 2006 12:27 PM I tried flats on mine and wasn't crazy about it on that guitar. See what you think, but I thought it kinda deadend it too much. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
JPL Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 22	Posted on Sep 15 2006 10:35 AM I figured I'd give it a shot...I'm already having second thoughts. And a guitarist buddy of mine just told me some horror stories about a set of .011s tearing up his fingertips, so I'm rethinking the whole "heavy strings" idea... Any idea what the guys from Los Straitjackets use? Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Sep 15 2006 11:12 AM I'm pretty sure they're using round wounds. Last time I saw them I was up pretty close. Not sure what guage. Hang in there with the heavy strings though. You'll get lots of heavy string support on this forum for sure. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
halibutrick Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 83 San Diego	Posted on Sep 15 2006 12:53 PM For those guys interested in Los Straitjackets and DiPintos, I've played Pete's (he has the guitar along with the bass). It was pretty comfortable to play. He had it setup with flatwounds. Unfortunately I didn't really put it to a test. It was just sitting in his studio and I picked it up and started noodling. I don't think there was anything custom about it, but I'll bet they were hand picked out whatever batch they came out of. Rick Halibuts/Deoras Top
TooLShedd Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 51	Posted on Sep 15 2006 03:58 PM JPL a guitarist buddy of mine just told me some horror stories about a set of .011s tearing up his fingertips, so I'm rethinking the whole "heavy strings" idea... /quote] That is odd, I prefer heavier strings myself. I've tried 9's & 10's (most guitars seem to come stock with those) and they feel like playing razor blades. 11's seem to have the best comfort to bend ratio to me. Top
JPL Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 22	Posted on Sep 15 2006 04:46 PM TooLShedd That is odd, I prefer heavier strings myself. I've tried 9's & 10's (most guitars seem to come stock with those) and they feel like playing razor blades. 11's seem to have the best comfort to bend ratio to me. I've always favored a rather difficult setup on saxophone --- I use a medium plastic baritone reed when I play tenor --- so I figure I'll get used to doing the same on guitar. Top
moondevil Joined: Sep 10, 2006 Posts: 250 Lancaster, CA	Posted on Sep 20 2006 02:55 AM They say Eddie's is right off the rack. Then again, he can make rubber bands and a cigar box sound good. — Dean(aka Moondevil) deanmatherly.com Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Sep 20 2006 08:13 AM JPL I figured I'd give it a shot...I'm already having second thoughts. And a guitarist buddy of mine just told me some horror stories about a set of .011s tearing up his fingertips, so I'm rethinking the whole "heavy strings" idea... Your buddy overexaggerated. Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on Sep 20 2006 08:16 AM Brian, how about a poll on string gauges used by SG101 folks? So, 9-42, 10-46, 11-49, 12-52, 13-56, or thicker. I'd find that interesting..... Ivan — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19286 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Sep 20 2006 08:37 AM Ivan I'll make that the next poll for the front page, unless you want to start one in the forums. (Whenever you start a new topic you have the option of making it into a poll). — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on Sep 20 2006 08:53 AM I'll just start a poll in the gear forum - probably better to have it here than on the front page. I'll do it in a couple of hours, gotta go teach some classes first.... Ivan — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Sep 20 2006 08:36 PM IvanP I'll just start a poll in the gear forum - probably better to have it here than on the front page. I'll do it in a couple of hours, gotta go teach some classes first.... Ivan I forget some school's are is session now. We don't start until the 27th. Top
JPL Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 22	Posted on Sep 21 2006 09:47 AM JakeDobner JPL I figured I'd give it a shot...I'm already having second thoughts. And a guitarist buddy of mine just told me some horror stories about a set of .011s tearing up his fingertips, so I'm rethinking the whole "heavy strings" idea... Your buddy overexaggerated. Well, he's delicate. Top

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