Jantha Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I am. I prefer my guitars to be from the stone age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I am. I prefer my guitars to be from the stone age. Should we call you Ned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recsec Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I guess I am too. I work in Military Aviation and see how often our electronics fail in daily use, and how fast they change. After 4 or 5 years the electronics are so out of date that replacement parts are extremely hard if not impossible to get. I think that is one of the reasons I prefer a "Regular" guitar, with pedals that can be changed out for different effects at a reasonable price on a as needed basis. When they are out of date or you need a different effect it is relativley easy and simple to change them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm an anti-luddite I guess, especially in my field of work. (according to the definition I had to look up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I guess I'm a Luddite (whatever that means). I like good old fashion guitars plugged into effects into a tube amp. Years ago I had an Electra Omega and I didn't get any effects modules because I wanted the flexibility of changing the effect sound, not just turning it on and off. Besides, my hands are busy enough while playing. I prefer using my feet for effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 If being a luddite means enjoying a good classic guitar that doesn't play itself then yes I most definitely am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 . According to Henry a luddite is - guitarist who may resist 'the revolution' and new tech. I'm lookin forward to check this out, if they don't sell out on preorders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hey, I'm probably gonna end up getting another MXR Classic Overdrive pedal and route it into the body of my Strat. But other than that, yes. I am a luddite. I like my guitars to be guitars. Any effects and BS I want to add on, I will add on, not the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm an anti-luddite I guess, especially in my field of work. (according to the definition I had to look up). I guess I should be too given my line of work... but I'm just really starting to feel overwhelmed with all the newer, "better" technology that's coming out. I can't keep up anymore.. I've turned into a 12 o'clock flasher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 What an ugly guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Would this be in reference tp the Firebird X? lol... When i first saw it I thought Nooo! It look horrible in my opinion, but may be good for studio work. I definately wouldn't but it over say a LP or SG... Gibson should realise that people want quality classic instruments...gadgets should be second place to quality and craftmanship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I guess I am too. I work in Military Aviation and see how often our electronics fail in daily use, and how fast they change. After 4 or 5 years the electronics are so out of date that replacement parts are extremely hard if not impossible to get. I think that is one of the reasons I prefer a "Regular" guitar, with pedals that can be changed out for different effects at a reasonable price on a as needed basis. When they are out of date or you need a different effect it is relativley easy and simple to change them out. "Luddite" must be the same as made from "Unobtanium". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 "Luddite" must be the same as made from "Unobtanium". No, but there are many who believe that the Luddites were more opposed to Capitalism than they were to technology... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm a luddite also. Guitars designed in the 50's plugged into point to point tube amps. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm a luddite also. Guitars designed in the 50's plugged into point to point tube amps. Craig Oh yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Gibson should realise that people want quality classic instruments...gadgets should be second place to quality and craftmanship... That sums up my feelings pretty well. I'm somewhat indifferent to the Firebird X. I can see why some people might like it... it's just not for yours truly. Although.. I wouldn't mind having a 1st generation robot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I am not afraid of technology. I may not like something after I try it out, but at least I'm willing to withhold judgment until I try it. I have nothing but the utmost indifference towards the Firebird X. Well...I don't know, some of it seems a little cool to me. Theory and application are two different things, but for the moment I simply don't have enough information (i.e. I haven't played one) to judge it fairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Soooooo... this is about the Firebird X and yet it stays up... Hmmm... Anyways, I like the 1st gen robot, if I had the money, GC has a robot SG on clearance for 700, would have pulled the trigger on it then and there if I could have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 That sums up my feelings pretty well. I'm somewhat indifferent to the Firebird X. I can see why some people might like it... it's just not for yours truly. Although.. I wouldn't mind having a 1st generation robot Would that make you a first generation twelve o'clock robot flasher? :blink: I'd love a robot. I am a bread and butter guitar straight into a tube amp guy and I'd love to be able to not to have to play all Stones songs in a row then change guitars for any standard tuning song (for instance). I mean the singer makes fun of me for constantly tuning on stage. I can't help it, I hate being out of tune. I say keep on innovating, it'll only get better and the classics will always be made (unless the business ungoes a catastrophic failure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Soooooo... this is about the Firebird X and yet it stays up... Hmmm... If it makes you feels better, you can b!tch about it in the Epi Lounge, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 How can any of us be Luddites? Were all on an Internet forum right now. Maybe we're just guitar Luddites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 How can any of us be Luddites? Were all on an Internet forum right now. Maybe we're just guitar Luddites. Man i was waiting for someone to ****ing post that! Sheesh two pages and one smart guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Gibson should realise that people want quality classic instruments...gadgets should be second place to quality and craftmanship... Lets see . . . The GOR came out three years ago. Quite a few models have been released since then, each one pushing the envelope further - robotic tuning, then Chameleon tone technology, improved robotic tuning and expanded alt tuning storage, Pure-Analog DSP engine with Goldtone FX, SD memory card slot for recording/playback, audio stream with bi-directional control, third party app storage, wireless pedals. That's quite list of ground breaking tech. Oh, and these guitars and their tech are selling well. But there's still all those luddites laughing - just like the horse and buggy luddites laughing at horseless carriages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I guess I should be too given my line of work... but I'm just really starting to feel overwhelmed with all the newer, "better" technology that's coming out. I can't keep up anymore.. I've turned into a 12 o'clock flasher. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golem Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 ...... starting to feel overwhelmed with all the newer, "better" technology that's coming out. I can't keep up anymore.. I've turned into a 12 o'clock flasher. Welcome, Brother. All this time you thought all the "12:00"s flashing at you were just evidence of slackers ? Nooooo ...... It's our High Sign, it's how we secretly recognize each other. That, and acoarst a Maglite and Leatherman in belt holsters. ` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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