Hello everyone,
I really respect all those on these forums and even though i don't post much or even add too much when i do, i'd like to think i'm part of this forum..
I'd really like your opinion on my dillema so please read this through in its entirety.
Basically, i'm here in India and my father is visiting the US for some work in a few weeks. Like all those not from the US know, gear elsewhere in the world is usually 1.5 to 3 times and many a times not even available. So, i was thinking about asking him to get some gear for me..now, its not like i need anything in particular but kinda gassing at the prices, so..
The gear i own right now is not great but i guess it ain't that bad either..
Kramer Striker FR424SM as a live guitar..
Douglas Spad Black + EMG81 in bridge for recording ( i know the page says basswood but the older model was produced as alder): http://www.rondomusic.com/spadblack.html
Line6 PodX3Live
Crappy local built 20watt starter amp with decent cleans.
So i realize my gear isn't great i've made a few recordings(http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/rate-my-mix-tone-threads/510060-podx3-tone-test-sample-clip.html) and maybe want to upgrade..
The thing is i don't know what i should buy, an amp or another guitar? I'm just confused..
I want something of a good quality but can't spend too much (300-450 USD) so i'm looking for used stuff..
-If its an amp, i'm kinda confused between a Krank Rev Jr,a Windsor, a Blackhart, a HT5, Ergnator, and if possible, an e530. I won't be able to record too loud (probably removes the windsor from the list). Also, i'm not certain about getting a cab here,might need to get one custom built, so that makes it even longer before i can get some proper stuff running..
-If its a guitar, i'm confused between a Schecter C1 Hellraiser, Schecter C1 Classic, ESP EC1000, ESP EC500, ESP MH401NT/400NT, ESP EC2005 (similar to EC500 but 30th anniv. model), RGA 121NTF
-Upgrade the DI/interface device from podx3live to a Sapphire pro 24
See, i guess my guitar is the bottleneck for now since i hear a lot of bashing on the pods but have heard alot of good so i think there may be hope. But then again, how can i say for sure whether it is the guitar that sucks.. i mean, it plays nice, feels nice, sounds nice unplugged (i think) so...BraInFuCk!!
To add more complications, i'm at college about 1500km away from home. So, if i buy some of the gear mentioned above, i may not be able to bring it here. In essence, it'll be lying at home for 2-3 years before i can fully use it regularly. But, i don't know, i'm kinda gassing right now..
So, what would you advice?
I really respect all those on these forums and even though i don't post much or even add too much when i do, i'd like to think i'm part of this forum..
I'd really like your opinion on my dillema so please read this through in its entirety.
Basically, i'm here in India and my father is visiting the US for some work in a few weeks. Like all those not from the US know, gear elsewhere in the world is usually 1.5 to 3 times and many a times not even available. So, i was thinking about asking him to get some gear for me..now, its not like i need anything in particular but kinda gassing at the prices, so..
The gear i own right now is not great but i guess it ain't that bad either..
Kramer Striker FR424SM as a live guitar..
Douglas Spad Black + EMG81 in bridge for recording ( i know the page says basswood but the older model was produced as alder): http://www.rondomusic.com/spadblack.html
Line6 PodX3Live
Crappy local built 20watt starter amp with decent cleans.
So i realize my gear isn't great i've made a few recordings(http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/rate-my-mix-tone-threads/510060-podx3-tone-test-sample-clip.html) and maybe want to upgrade..
The thing is i don't know what i should buy, an amp or another guitar? I'm just confused..
I want something of a good quality but can't spend too much (300-450 USD) so i'm looking for used stuff..
-If its an amp, i'm kinda confused between a Krank Rev Jr,a Windsor, a Blackhart, a HT5, Ergnator, and if possible, an e530. I won't be able to record too loud (probably removes the windsor from the list). Also, i'm not certain about getting a cab here,might need to get one custom built, so that makes it even longer before i can get some proper stuff running..
-If its a guitar, i'm confused between a Schecter C1 Hellraiser, Schecter C1 Classic, ESP EC1000, ESP EC500, ESP MH401NT/400NT, ESP EC2005 (similar to EC500 but 30th anniv. model), RGA 121NTF
-Upgrade the DI/interface device from podx3live to a Sapphire pro 24
See, i guess my guitar is the bottleneck for now since i hear a lot of bashing on the pods but have heard alot of good so i think there may be hope. But then again, how can i say for sure whether it is the guitar that sucks.. i mean, it plays nice, feels nice, sounds nice unplugged (i think) so...BraInFuCk!!
To add more complications, i'm at college about 1500km away from home. So, if i buy some of the gear mentioned above, i may not be able to bring it here. In essence, it'll be lying at home for 2-3 years before i can fully use it regularly. But, i don't know, i'm kinda gassing right now..
So, what would you advice?