Knock-Offs, Rip-Offs, and Just Plain UGLY!

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:23 pm

The guitarist in my band has a Silent Guitar, pretty nice really, except for the cheesy reverb built-in to it.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:39 pm

I had to google the Silent Guitar - I saw one at the Phoenix GC a year ago December.

teb · Post by **teb** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:21 pm

I have a Yamaha Silent Guitar. The main reason that I bought it was that it plays really nicely. If you get a set of good headphones, the built-in reverb is actually pretty good. It sounds like you're in a concert hall - though it's closer to what things sound like in an empty concert hall during a sound check than an actual hall full of people. It gets a lot of curious interest because it looks like a Picasso and when you hand someone the headphones and play a little bit their eyes get really big. It doesn't sound exactly like an acoustic guitar, but it's pretty close and somewhat less "rubber-bandy" than a lot of electrified acoustics are.

mfb · Post by **mfb** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:35 pm

Yes, I have an SL as well, and it really shines on stage.

An excellent idea, well executed.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:19 am

Look at Todd's photo, then compare it to the monstrosity at the top of the page.

What were these people thinking/smoking when they "created" that POS?

It's obvious that Yamaha has some very talented designers, and knows how to execute some lovely instruments...it's equally clear that the "other" guys got a good deal on some garish paint.

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:42 am

Hey..that axe would be killer with a spandex jumpsuit

teb · Post by **teb** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:31 am

If you happened to be the parent of a sixth-grader, I suspect that the Yamaha Silent Violin might be worth it's weight in gold!

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:47 am

Na...six graders want Les Pauls!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:14 pm

Guess who's back---MVP!

But he's given up on Gretsches. I think his '55 Caddy is bleeding his wallet. Now it's cheap Strat knockoffs that are feeling his lash...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320096369161

Some highlights:

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:56 pm

OMG!!!!!!! He's let his 6-year-old little brother loose on it!!

Very tasteful use of the 'alen' screws...... NOT!!

I wouldn't insult my toilet by attempting to flush it......... absolute crud!

I'm positive I can see room for more stickers...............

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:44 am

Caused me pain just to look at it

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:01 am

I wonder if Disney will go after him?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:28 am

Disney, Fender, and Allen should file a class action lawsuit and name Ebay co-respondent. Someone should answer for this.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:02 am

Nice headstock!?!?
Someone teach him how to use a bloody bandsaw!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:53 am

He does this with a portable jigsaw...