Better the devil than goob...

fufu · 03-29-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goob

Aria Pro II Excel series. Not entirely sure of it's year of manifacture. Got it 2nd hand years ago for around $450 - $500. It's one of the older exspensive models, as I know after this they downgraded them and made them more for a budget type market. Its hard to come across the price when new, but I've seen reviews where people are quoting between $900 - $2500. It's a great guitar, albiet on the heavy side. Wide fret board, floyd rose tremelo, fine tuning heads (can be tuned at both ends), 22 frets, double locks, HSS config, 5 way split selection. Ebony/ Maple fingerboard.

Almost Identical design to this:

TY!. Sure felt a lot more satisfying. Could have done without the massive walk, but it all counts.

Very nice. I like the fat bodied guitars. I like something to hold onto, like my women.

But seriously, I've played a strat, too small for my liking.

Do you have anything of yours hosted online to listen to?

goob · 03-29-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

Very nice. I like the fat bodied guitars. I like something to hold onto, like my women.

But seriously, I've played a strat, too small for my liking.

Do you have anything of yours hosted online to listen to?

Not yet. I will at some point get round to putting something up, but so many things to do at the moment!

What sort of bass do you have?

fufu · 03-29-2007, 12:47 PM

I'll post about it later, strapped for time, g2g to class.

fufu · 03-29-2007, 08:48 PM

Ok, here it is.

My parents bought it for me for my birthday, to my surprise. I jokingly mentioned it when they asked me what I wanted. Then they started researching basses...and I was like, "lawl, if you are serious I already know what I want." I still wasn't sure if they were serious, but I pointed out which one I wanted and they bought it.

So yeah, I'm pysched. Musicman stingray 4-string with rosewood fret board.

Non of that S.U.B. or lesser model bullshit, the real thing. I have yet to play it though, just came in to my parents house the other day, I'm gonna play it this weekend hopefully.

it can be seen....here!! not the same color obviously.

goob · 03-30-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fufu

Ok, here it is.

My parents bought it for me for my birthday, to my surprise. I jokingly mentioned it when they asked me what I wanted. Then they started researching basses...and I was like, "lawl, if you are serious I already know what I want." I still wasn't sure if they were serious, but I pointed out which one I wanted and they bought it.

So yeah, I'm pysched. Musicman stingray 4-string with rosewood fret board.

Non of that S.U.B. or lesser model bullshit, the real thing. I have yet to play it though, just came in to my parents house the other day, I'm gonna play it this weekend hopefully.

it can be seen....here!! not the same color obviously.

Very nice Fufu. Musicman and all, that's a REAL bass! Top quality, - used by THE master himself.
Bet it sounds amazing, very sylish too. What's the 4 knobs for?
One must be volume, I guess the other 3 must be Low, Mid , High Tone/EQ? - if so, that kicks ass, evenmore so....
That's a kick ass present to get for your birthday. Do you play in a band?

fufu · 03-30-2007, 09:27 AM

Thanks, I can't wait to play it.

I don't play in band, I have, but it wasn't much anything serious. I'd like to but I have yet to find someone with my taste of music.

This is my current bass.

Quite a rip off eh? That is how it is advertised too, lawl.

goob · 03-30-2007, 09:42 AM

Who makes your current bass? I doubt it will be any match soundwise on the Stingray: they retail at $1000+.
You get a top quality sounding instrument for that sort of money.

As a RHCP fan, it sounds like you made the right choice, this is a bit of what wikipedia had to say:

Stingrays are generally known for 2 things - the the punch of their sound, making it very suitable for rock/funk applications and excellent for slapping, and for being of extremely high build quality. The 6-bolt neckplate is an example of this. The neck is also quite wide, especially compared to that of jazz bass-type models, as well as having the above mentioned truss-rod adjustment mechanism which means that players do not have to remove the neck to adjust the truss-rod.

You'll have to let us know how it sounds and plays.

fufu · 03-30-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Who makes your current bass? I doubt it will be any match soundwise on the Stingray: they retail at $1000+.
You get a top quality sounding instrument for that sort of money.

As a RHCP fan, it sounds like you made the right choice, this is a bit of what wikipedia had to say:

Stingrays are generally known for 2 things - the the punch of their sound, making it very suitable for rock/funk applications and excellent for slapping, and for being of extremely high build quality. The 6-bolt neckplate is an example of this. The neck is also quite wide, especially compared to that of jazz bass-type models, as well as having the above mentioned truss-rod adjustment mechanism which means that players do not have to remove the neck to adjust the truss-rod.

You'll have to let us know how it sounds and plays.

OLP makes the bass I have now.

Nice info, I shall report back when I get my hands on it.

The body is really deep to the strings, I know that. Great for slapping. The feel is probably similar to what I have, but I know there will be a big difference. Because the bass I have was 250, lol.

goob · 03-31-2007, 11:35 AM

Squats
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5
180 x 4

Bulgarian's
35lb db's x 8
35 x 8
35 x 8

Hise Shrugs (Thanks to DOMS for suggesdting this in his journal)
170 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10

Leg Ext
140 x 8
140 x 8
135 x 8

Leg Press (Horizontal)
550 x 8
550 x 8
550 x 10

(extra)
CG Lat pull downs
150 x 12
160 x 12

Sailed through squats despite some leg pain, then moved onto those evil bulgarian's. Holy fuck. Sweet Lord. Buckets of sweat after only one set. Started to resemble a waterfall facially. Sweet mary, mother of.....

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

fufu · 03-31-2007, 12:00 PM

gewd workout, walking back after that must suck!

goob · 03-31-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

gewd workout, walking back after that must suck!

Hell Yeah! Could'nt walk up the steps to my apartment, for ages. And almost fell too. On the plus side, leg pain sorta gone. May even risk running again soon.....

Few beers tonight first......

AKIRA · 03-31-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Squats
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5
180 x 4

Bulgarian's
35lb db's x 8
35 x 8
35 x 8

Hise Shrugs (Thanks to DOMS for suggesdting this in his journal)
170 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10

Leg Ext
140 x 8
140 x 8
135 x 8

Leg Press (Horizontal)
550 x 8
550 x 8
550 x 10

(extra)
CG Lat pull downs
150 x 12
160 x 12

Sailed through squats despite some leg pain, then moved onto those evil bulgarian's. Holy fuck. Sweet Lord. Buckets of sweat after only one set. Started to resemble a waterfall facially. Sweet mary, mother of.....

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

Good, another user doing Hise Shrugs! Nick+ mentioned them to me ages ago and Ive loved them since. Good variation if your traps dont look good. Ive placed them back into routine.

When I did Bulgarians I did it on a "Ground Based Squat" machine. Next time I do it, it will be with DBs or a weighted straight bar.

cant wait

I miss squats like a mofo. I really want to do them again. I might be able to, but who knows. Enjoy them while you can.

goob · 03-31-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Good, another user doing Hise Shrugs! Nick+ mentioned them to me ages ago and Ive loved them since. Good variation if your traps dont look good. Ive placed them back into routine.

When I did Bulgarians I did it on a "Ground Based Squat" machine. Next time I do it, it will be with DBs or a weighted straight bar.

cant wait

I miss squats like a mofo. I really want to do them again. I might be able to, but who knows. Enjoy them while you can.

It's funny, the squats I felt fine with. (Given the proportion to you're own ability) But, take two relatively small weights and do Bulgarians with......Oh johnas of the dammed....

Hises- DOMS mentioned them in his journal. Thought I'd try them, and liked them. Easier done them std.barbell shrugs. But I did feel the burn. Always good.

No idea what a 'ground based machine' is, but on their own, ass whippers. No other exersice has kicked me in as much. The funny thing is, at the time, despite the the effort, it dose not feel it should feel as hard as it is, even with the low weight, it still kills....

DOMS · 03-31-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by goob

Hise Shrugs (Thanks to DOMS for suggesdting this in his journal)
170 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10

I know that everyone is different, but I'd put good money on you being where I'm at in two days. You'll be wondering when the DOMS in traps is going end...

AKIRA · 03-31-2007, 09:11 PM

I skyrocketed the Hises, but since its a small movement, I dont do much volume.

I think the most Ive held was 275lbs.

Shit, you just reminded me to look at my journal for ideas on tomorrow. (beat my cold off already. then I beat off)

fufu · 03-31-2007, 09:50 PM

I'm not a fan of the fast shredding style of guitar playing, but this song is fucking cool.

YouTube Video

goob · 04-01-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I know that everyone is different, but I'd put good money on you being where I'm at in two days. You'll be wondering when the DOMS in traps is going end...

Not looking forward to tomorrow.

No overly bad DOMS today, no traps pain, only very slight leg pain from those evil bulgarians.....

goob · 04-01-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I'm not a fan of the fast shredding style of guitar playing, but this song is fucking cool.

YouTube Video

Nice shredding! Actually reminds me of a classic bit of riffing, blast from the past...

YouTube Video

goob · 04-02-2007, 01:39 PM

Looks like that did'nt work....

Try again....

YouTube Video

DOMS · 04-02-2007, 01:44 PM

Any DOMS in the traps?

goob · 04-02-2007, 02:03 PM

Tune of the week:

YouTube Video

How hip hop should be done. Also some great skating as visuals..

fufu · 04-02-2007, 02:05 PM

I have a friend here at school who I've jammed with, Megadeth is his favorite band. He had me sit through a bunch of their songs, he also showed me that video.

goob · 04-02-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Any DOMS in the traps?

Tell you the truth, not really. Little bit I suppose.

Think next time, I'm going to go a LOT heavier on them, was kind of finding my range. Great exersice, really liked them. Got a bit of delayed DOMS from the Bulgarians, although not as bad as last time.

BigDyl · 04-02-2007, 02:06 PM

When did goob get so popular?

He's still a (g)noob.

goob · 04-02-2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I have a friend here at school who I've jammed with, Megadeth is his favorite band. He had me sit through a bunch of their songs, he also showed me that video.

One of the first songs I learned to play, way back, when I got to a certain level. Still damn hard. Used to love them, not so much now.

goob · 04-02-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

When did goob get so popular?

He's still a (g)noob.

If your talking about popularity with the ladies, well, what can I say...?

Guess it must be the 12" Fingers and velvet tongue?

Bakerboy · 04-02-2007, 02:20 PM

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

You and DOMS like the pain. The more it hurts the more you like.

goob · 04-02-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

You and DOMS like the pain. The more it hurts the more you like.

Haha, think I 've got a long way to go to get to DOMS's level of masochism!
I guess it's the psychological effect - the pain reminding you that you did your best. Although with regards to that comment on the Bulgarian's, that was tough. It was like both legs were made of sponge, I was swaying around like a drunk on an ether binge.

One legged squats are the next addition. Perhaps on push day. On the same day as Bulgarian's would just be silly.

DOMS · 04-02-2007, 03:20 PM

So, me likey the pain.

Really though, I've the same opinion about sensations as I do about emotions: there are no bad ones.

DOMS · 04-02-2007, 03:21 PM

goob, did you pause for 2 seconds at the top of your Hise Shrugs?

03-29-2007, 12:47 PM	#63
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	I'll post about it later, strapped for time, g2g to class. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

03-29-2007, 08:48 PM	#64
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	Ok, here it is. My parents bought it for me for my birthday, to my surprise. I jokingly mentioned it when they asked me what I wanted. Then they started researching basses...and I was like, "lawl, if you are serious I already know what I want." I still wasn't sure if they were serious, but I pointed out which one I wanted and they bought it. So yeah, I'm pysched. Musicman stingray 4-string with rosewood fret board. Non of that S.U.B. or lesser model bullshit, the real thing. I have yet to play it though, just came in to my parents house the other day, I'm gonna play it this weekend hopefully. it can be seen....here!! not the same color obviously. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

03-30-2007, 09:27 AM	#66
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	Thanks, I can't wait to play it. I don't play in band, I have, but it wasn't much anything serious. I'd like to but I have yet to find someone with my taste of music. This is my current bass. Quite a rip off eh? That is how it is advertised too, lawl. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

03-31-2007, 11:35 AM	#69
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,999	Squats 170 x 5 170 x 5 170 x 5 180 x 4 Bulgarian's 35lb db's x 8 35 x 8 35 x 8 Hise Shrugs (Thanks to DOMS for suggesdting this in his journal) 170 x 10 180 x 10 180 x 10 180 x 10 Leg Ext 140 x 8 140 x 8 135 x 8 Leg Press (Horizontal) 550 x 8 550 x 8 550 x 10 (extra) CG Lat pull downs 150 x 12 160 x 12 Sailed through squats despite some leg pain, then moved onto those evil bulgarian's. Holy fuck. Sweet Lord. Buckets of sweat after only one set. Started to resemble a waterfall facially. Sweet mary, mother of..... Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture. Love 'em! Last edited by goob : 03-31-2007 at 11:48 AM.

03-31-2007, 12:00 PM	#70
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	gewd workout, walking back after that must suck! fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

03-30-2007, 09:42 AM	#67
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,999	Who makes your current bass? I doubt it will be any match soundwise on the Stingray: they retail at $1000+. You get a top quality sounding instrument for that sort of money. As a RHCP fan, it sounds like you made the right choice, this is a bit of what wikipedia had to say: Stingrays are generally known for 2 things - the the punch of their sound, making it very suitable for rock/funk applications and excellent for slapping, and for being of extremely high build quality. The 6-bolt neckplate is an example of this. The neck is also quite wide, especially compared to that of jazz bass-type models, as well as having the above mentioned truss-rod adjustment mechanism which means that players do not have to remove the neck to adjust the truss-rod. You'll have to let us know how it sounds and plays.

03-31-2007, 09:11 PM	#75
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,787 Photos: 3	I skyrocketed the Hises, but since its a small movement, I dont do much volume. I think the most Ive held was 275lbs. Shit, you just reminded me to look at my journal for ideas on tomorrow. (beat my cold off already. then I beat off) 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

04-02-2007, 01:44 PM	#80
DOMS Metrosexual Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,092 Photos: 1	Any DOMS in the traps?

04-02-2007, 02:05 PM	#82
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	I have a friend here at school who I've jammed with, Megadeth is his favorite band. He had me sit through a bunch of their songs, he also showed me that video. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

04-02-2007, 02:20 PM	#87
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture. Love 'em! You and DOMS like the pain. The more it hurts the more you like. No strength within, no respect without - Kasmiri Proverb

04-02-2007, 03:20 PM	#89
DOMS Metrosexual Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,092 Photos: 1	So, me likey the pain. Really though, I've the same opinion about sensations as I do about emotions: there are no bad ones.

04-02-2007, 03:21 PM	#90
DOMS Metrosexual Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,092 Photos: 1	goob, did you pause for 2 seconds at the top of your Hise Shrugs?

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