Fractal Talk

[norminal]

Changed "Exponent" to "VCR Shape" in Phaser block as this more accurately describes the control function.

@timbuck3

 

[deadpool_25]

Kinda want both. That's the entire problem here! I'm basically thinking up ways where I could sell my Axe3, but still have SOMETHING from Fractal.

I sold my FM9 recently and was Fractal-less for a while. I recently got that 5:25 and just ordered a VP4 to use with it.

I liked my FM3 with my amps back in the day but I did occasionally have some noise issues with it. FM9 was better in that regard.

 

[JiveTurkey]

I sold my FM9 recently and was Fractal-less for a while. I recently got that 5:25 and just ordered a VP4 to use with it.

I liked my FM3 with my amps back in the day but I did occasionally have some noise issues with it. FM9 was better in that regard.

VP4 is VERY nice with amps I'm going to give the FM a go with the new DR tonight and see how it fares

 

[DrewJD82]

Relic = someone else beat the shit out of the guitar and charged more for it. Not my thing. :)

That's not always accurate. I don't know where the idea came from that a relic has to be a $4500 Fender Custom Shop or some boutique builder, but I put my 2 Strats together with MJT/Musickraft/AllParts stuff for a whopping $2K combined with the exact specs I wanted and great hardware/electronics. You couldn't even do this buying aftermarket Fender branded MIM stuff, they don't even make an aftermarket neck with the specs I ordered, never mind nitro finishes.

Have I missed something?

 

[norminal]

I love my Fender Roadworn Strat. I don’t give a single shit if the wear is fake, done from a template, or done from years of playing.

It’s lightweight, plays great, sounds great, and feels great in my hands. Plus, I can beat the living hell out of it without the slightest worry about getting a ding.

And it didn’t cost me any more than a regular MIM Strat.

 

[iaresee]

Plus, I can beat the living hell out of it without the slightest worry about getting a ding.

I got a dinged up MJT Tele body and put together a fantastic Tele around it. Bonus: IDGAF if it gets more bumps and dings!

 

[la szum]

 

[deadpool_25]

That's not always accurate. I don't know where the idea came from that a relic has to be a $4500 Fender Custom Shop or some boutique builder, but I put my 2 Strats together with MJT/Musickraft/AllParts stuff for a whopping $2K combined with the exact specs I wanted and great hardware/electronics. You couldn't even do this buying aftermarket Fender branded MIM stuff, they don't even make an aftermarket neck with the specs I ordered, never mind nitro finishes.

Absolutely. I have a strat with an MJT body and a Warmoth neck and it is amazing. All the specs, hardware, and and finish that I wanted. The body was lightly aged from MJT and then I did some more myself before assembling it. The whole process was very fun and rewarding. Love that guitar.

 

[deadpool_25]

IDGAF if it gets more bumps and dings!

I'll take this a step further and say I smile when it gets another bump or ding!

 

[Stone]

I'm trying also to see what I can build for under 2k Def not a high end Warmoth build, out of my budget

 

[holoholo]

 

[iaresee]

I'm trying also to see what I can build for under 2k Def not a high end Warmoth build, out of my budget

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I just slow buy the parts on the used market for the most part. And then usually just order the neck from Warmoth because that's where I get really picky.

 

[Stone]

I just slow buy the parts on the used market for the most part. And then usually just order the neck from Warmoth because that's where I get really picky.

Yeah maybe that works in the US, but up here in QC the used market is retarded

 

[iaresee]

Yeah maybe that works in the US, but up here in QC the used market is retarded

https://guitarscanda.com maybe? I used to hang out there. But a lot of TOP people will ship parts to Canada. They're usually pretty easy to ship. Not like amps or entire guitars.

 

[dk_ace]

Those of us over here who wait for the full release…

I’ve got two new preset ideas just waiting to drop these new and improved drive blocks in.

D

 

[Stone]

Those of us over here who wait for the full release…

I’ve got two new preset ideas just waiting to drop these new and improved drive blocks in.

D

Download the Beeta its Super Stable

 

[JasonE]

That's not always accurate. I don't know where the idea came from that a relic has to be a $4500 Fender Custom Shop or some boutique builder, but I put my 2 Strats together with MJT/Musickraft/AllParts stuff for a whopping $2K combined with the exact specs I wanted and great hardware/electronics. You couldn't even do this buying aftermarket Fender branded MIM stuff, they don't even make an aftermarket neck with the specs I ordered, never mind nitro finishes.

Are they relics?

I have no issues with anyone that likes relics. They just aren't my cup of tea.

Here are a couple of things I wonder about the whole relic thing.

How can you call a relic guitar on the used market mint? How the heck will someone even know if you put a couple of extra dings in it. I kind of laugh every time I see a relic for sale with a condition listed as mint.

Do the people that like relic guitars steer away from buying guitars with dings in them if they were not a factory relic? Do they expect to get them cheaper because there are dings in them?

 

[Stone]

I sold my FM9 recently and was Fractal-less for a while.

 

[iaresee]

How can you call a relic guitar on the used market mint? How the heck will someone even know if you put a couple of extra dings in it. I kind of laugh every time I see a relic for sale with a condition listed as mint.

Do the people that like relic guitars steer away from buying guitars with dings in them if they were not a factory relic? Do they expect to get them cheaper because there are dings in them?

I ponder the same questions from time to time.

 

[dk_ace]

Download the Beeta its Super Stable