do you think playing a sig guitar on stage is bad

[rich2k4]

for example jem, JS, or PGM

just because they are highley associated with somebody, do you think its bad?

what are your thoughts?

[The Euphor]

I think it's a guitar. Far from everybody knows it's a signature, so I don't think it's bad.

[Andelusion]

It's just a guitar, whether it's associated with someone or not doesn't matter to me personally.

My main guitar is a Jem and my amp is a JSX. Admittedly Satch and Vai are my 2 biggest influences, but I bought the gear because the guitar's awesome (obviously!) and the JSX gets fantastic reviews.

[gu1tar]

If you live your live worrying about what others think, you're not living your life.

Moral: if you like it and it doesn't hurt anyone else, just do it mahn.

[pwp68]

People seem to forget that a Les Paul is a signature model.

[mike2558]

Originally Posted by Andelusion

My main guitar is a Jem and my amp is a JSX. Admittedly Satch and Vai are my 2 biggest influences, but I bought the gear because the guitar's awesome (obviously!) and the JSX gets fantastic reviews.

my friend has the exact same gear as you.

I agree, a guitar is a guitar, if it looks and feels good, then there is no problem playing a signature model. Like somebody has mentioned, most people don't even know it's a signature.

[Nordhauser]

Originally Posted by pwp68

People seem to forget that a Les Paul is a signature model.

Kid's got a point.

Hell, if it feels good, use it.

[Demogorgos]

Yo!

I can't deny there's a factor (especially under the guitarists in the audience) when playing live that those who recognize a good axe obviously would be expecting some decent guitarwork. I know, however, ppl who play professionally at weddings, etc carrying amazing axes to play ridiculous comercial crap with very limited chops.

I can't deny that I find a Jem or UV or a PRS and all that wasted on that kinda guys.

Regards,

D.

[Demogorgos]

Originally Posted by Demogorgos

I can't deny that I find a Jem or UV or a PRS and all that wasted on that kinda guys.
D.

On the other hand, these guys make nice axes afordable for us all.

[marlb5150]

nothing wrong with it as long as you play good. that's the bottom line, I think.

[JM5150]

Some sig models are much more "recognizable" than others, so with that, comes varrying levels of "responsiblity" on the players part. For example, if you go out on stage with a Charvel EVH Series, you better bring the goods; hammering out the latest from Green Day or Charlotte's Web (or whatever they're called) will NOT do. However, if you're playing with a Clapton signature (which looks very close to a million other strats), the expectations won't be nearly as high.

I personally love guitars in general and would love to own every signature model out there. Now, whether I'd play them all out in front of a crowd, well, my skills aren't quite up to that challenge!

All that said, if you find a guitar you like and you want it, get it!

[ibanezcollector]

who cares its a guitar.. Do you like it? thats all that matters..

[mi2tom]

Shouldn't be a problem

[toneboy]

It never matters what a guitar looks like. All the matters is the music you make with it.

It ain't a fashion show, it's rock and roll!!!

[Neoclasiccl]

I could care less what a guitarist on stage was playing with. He could be playing with a guitar made from a toilet seat and as long as he rips up the fret board I could care less