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by Rik-GuitarStudio
27 Aug 2007 03:02
Forum: Musician forum
Topic: Steve Vai
Replies: 15
Views: 37175

Steve Vai

<r><P>OH man.. Vai and Billy just ROCK together..  amazing!!  I seen Vai in a small theater,.  front row, I was jamming out listening and billing was high fives and just rippin it for me.  I could feel the energy and I was PUMPED UP!  LOL..  vai would com...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
25 Aug 2007 18:05
Forum: Musician forum
Topic: Steve Vai
Replies: 15
Views: 37175

Steve Vai

<r><P>I think what surprised me most was how dark this amps are.  Very good sounding.   I have played the TOL 100, and the Carvins since the 80's and they are very dark.     </P> <P> </P> <P>Great Player.   dont know how many times I have seen h...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
24 Aug 2007 21:30
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

<r><P>Good morning Europe!  <IMG src="./images/smilies/ex/25.gif">  Glad to see your here posting with us hehe..   I was raised in England.  </P> <P>I think the Splawns have their place in Rock n Roll.   But I have a few other amps I like,  the Elmwood Modena ...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
24 Aug 2007 21:16
Forum: Musician forum
Topic: Dream Theatre
Replies: 6
Views: 31658

Dream Theatre

agreed that is very cool!  and something I didnt know!  :D   Peruvian Skies is one of my favorite, too! 
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 23:35
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Is Anybody here?
Replies: 16
Views: 35188

Is Anybody here?

<r><P>Yes it is!!   wide vibrato stays cleaner is seems,  I also seem to find that I dampen strings better as well.  I dont know why that is.   it also can get loose feeling when getting a little wilder with the leads on multiple strings but yet it holds it all together...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 23:28
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

HAHA yes I seen that!  you see the clips by motrock?   I am the guy who put echos and verbs on his tracks. hahaha..  :D  thats what inspired me to get one!!   
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 23:27
Forum: Musician forum
Topic: Dream Theatre
Replies: 6
Views: 31658

Dream Theatre

<r><P>Dream theater ROCKS!  Mike the drummer is an amazing artist.  Watching him keeps me memorized to the stage.  Then I drift back to Petrucci.  then I just say wow on John Myung!  What a bass player!  and then the Keyboard player hiding away just pops out and rips!&n...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 23:21
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Is Anybody here?
Replies: 16
Views: 35188

Is Anybody here?

<r><P>LOL.. I dont know where to start!!  its like FLAT!!  HAHAH,..  Ok.. I can start here.  </P> <P> </P> <P>From different radius guitars,  and the guitars have been 22 frets.  I almost get lost upstairs on  23/24 LOL!!    but my hand position...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 23:13
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

Your welcome!   its all fun, huh!!  Yea.. I am a bastaaaard..  EVH should be here first of next week.  I hope it works out.  because I hear it does a really great job!
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 22:06
Forum: Musician forum
Topic: Ed DeGenaro
Replies: 21
Views: 40616

Ed DeGenaro

<r><P>And I missed it!  well Austin is about 6 hours away by car.  although I did Talk to Ed once on the phone. LOL..    Excellent Player, and very interesting to listen to, especially with the fretless.  I am considering trying one fretless guitar.   But...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 22:01
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Is Anybody here?
Replies: 16
Views: 35188

Is Anybody here?

<r><P>Sorry Coolriffs!  I too have been going crazy busy!</P> <P>But wow I love my vigier Shawn Lane guitar.  it had a feedback problem when I got it,..  but I had the pickups Potted and I am in good shape now!    I just cant gt over how fast the neck is!  makes me...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 21:56
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Georges Vigier past away on Thursday July 25th at  4:40 p.m.
Replies: 7
Views: 31334

Georges Vigier past away on Thursday July 25th at  4:40 p.m.

I am so sad for you, to hear of your loss Patrice.  He lives on through you.  I also lost my father this year.  March 23rd.  My Prayers are with you for healing. 
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 21:43
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

<r><QUOTE author="Rik-GuitarStudio"><s>[quote="Rik-GuitarStudio"]</s> <P>Rik ...tell me about the lead sound...is it tigh, in your face like a VHT or Rectifier...or more creamy like a Mark IV or a Cameron moded Marshall</P> <P>       Thanx </P> <P>   &nbs...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
23 Aug 2007 21:31
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

<r><P>HI!  </P> <P>UH- Gas!!  LOL  <IMG src="./images/smilies/ex/36.gif"></P> <P>Well the Splawn is what a Marhsall amp SHOULD be today.  Yes its along the lines of the Cameron Mod.  I can be smoother or it can be VERY punchy!   I toss in some reverb and some ...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
13 Jul 2007 04:48
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

<r><P>Hi Wade,</P> <P>Man..  oh yea.. if those are your bands.. you will love the QuickRod.  3rd gear whitesnake all day long!   It's a great amp. that will cover what your looking for. </P> <P>Tell Josh <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Rik@guitarstudio">Rik at GuitarStudio</...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
31 May 2007 22:23
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: New Shawn Lane Guitar with Feedback problems.
Replies: 7
Views: 31924

New Shawn Lane Guitar with Feedback problems.

<r><P><QUOTE author="Rik-GuitarStudio"><s>[quote="Rik-GuitarStudio"]</s>It is your email address in your profil that is not complete.<IMG src="./images/smilies/ex/55.gif"> <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> </P> <P> </P> <P>I just checked it in my profile here in the forum.. it is complete..  I also ...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
31 May 2007 22:20
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

I hope so too!  :-)    Have you, ( or anyone else) tried an Elmwood.  I am thinking or trying one!  a "modena 60"  www.elmwood.se I think is the website for them. 
by Rik-GuitarStudio
30 May 2007 10:14
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

<r><P>OH!   you must check them out.  They are a High Gain amp to cover the 80's Rock with a modern touch. they are full of tone :-)  </P> <P><a target="_blank" href="http://www.splawnguitars.com">http://www.splawnguitars.com</A>   </P> <P>I started looking for ano...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
30 May 2007 10:07
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: New Shawn Lane Guitar with Feedback problems.
Replies: 7
Views: 31924

New Shawn Lane Guitar with Feedback problems.

<r><P><QUOTE author="Rik-GuitarStudio"><s>[quote="Rik-GuitarStudio"]</s> <FONT size=2>I got your email but could not answer because your email is not OK, verify in your account.<BR><BR>This is not normal, I guess it is only with one pickup. Confirm....<BR><BR>A pickup may have a problem (not waxed e...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
28 May 2007 05:49
Forum: Musician forum
Topic: Do you have a band / website / myspace etc? If so post the links here...
Replies: 19
Views: 38257

Do you have a band / website / myspace etc? If so post the links here...

<r><P>I'll go second.  </P> <P><IMG src="./images/smilies/ex/92.gif"></P> <P><a target="_blank" href="http://www.guitarstudio.tv" target=_blank>http://www.guitarstudio.tv</A>   Mostly Splawn Amplifiers.  (I'm the guy who wrote the owners manual) and would love to a...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
28 May 2007 05:45
Forum: Gear and sound forum
Topic: Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods
Replies: 23
Views: 42910

Engle Blackmore, Splawn Quickrods

<P>HI Guys!  </P> <P> </P> <P>I've been using these two amps for a short while..  The Splawn Quick Rod is a monster amp..  and I have been using it for over a year now.    I actually ahve two of them and a third one one the way. :D   I also use a Eng...
by Rik-GuitarStudio
28 May 2007 05:28
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: New Shawn Lane Guitar with Feedback problems.
Replies: 7
Views: 31924

New Shawn Lane Guitar with Feedback problems.

<P>HI,  I hope someone can help  (I also send Vigier a message throught the Vigier site). <IMG src="./images/smilies/ex/15.gif"></P> <P>I have owned this guitar for 3 days now. Just received it..  Very beautiful to play..  I bought this guitar NEW..  </P> <P>Proble...