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The only thing I would say in favour of the ipod is that every company seems to be making accessories for it and not much else. I have a Zen Vision M (which I don't think they make any more) but which I love. It is really easy to use, works with Windows media Player and does all of the stuff that Zurf's doesn't. When it craps out though, I'll be getting an ipod simply because I can then get a whole bunch of stuff, like hi-fi systems, that are designed to run with it.

What type of tuner is it? You need one that will go 2 whole steps down for drop C.

I love my Epi Dot. I play everything on it although metal is its least favourite. I run it through an Epi Valve Junior boosted either with a Bad Monkey or a Big Muff. I love the look of it and that's the main reason I got it. I wasn't in the market for a high end guitar like a Gretsch or a Gibby so I tried a few in the same price area: the Dot won for me. That said, I have always coveted a White Falcon: that guitar is pure secks!

Tool EMO?????? Maynard would be very upset! I agree they are a deep and dark band but there's a whole lot more to them than sludgy drop D riffs. If you listen to their back catalogue it shows a band in constant change, really artistic and, at times, a bit up themselves - some of the stuff on 10,000 days is a bit pointless - but they are one of the most exciting bands on the alt rock / metal scene.

On topic, nothing immediately springs to mind for an acoustic mix. You might be better trying something off A Perfect Circle's eMotive album (APC are Maynard's other band).

But what did you get???????????????????????????

Have you looked at Agile guitars? I have never seen a bad review and they are certainly in the same price range as the OLP. I haven't played one myself as the shipping costs to the UK are too much but you should check it out. On the amp, you will see many mixed reviews on Spiders - some love them and others truly loathe them. There are other modellers out there: I have a Roland Cube 30 and am very impressed, there's also the Vox AVT series which are really sweet. If you are just starting out the main things you need to be right are tuning stability, action, neck relief and intonation IMO. If you go really cheap, all of these will suffer and, especially with single coil guitars, distortion will make them screech like a banshee so be careful. Yamaha Pacificas are good value as well and they should be in a similar price bracket.

You also mention Epiphones. I have a Dot and it's beautiful BUT quality varies greatly. I've played others that were awful: try before you buy and buy the one you try.

Good luck.

The AV3 - that's the semi-acoustic (like a Gibson 335)? Vintage get generally good reviews but I have'nt played this particular guitar, although I do have their LP copy (VS100TSB). It was my first decent guitar and I still play it regularly. Semis can be notoriously inconsistent in quality and to be honest I would be wary of ordering without trying.

Just looked at the specs and they sound impressive - solid carved maple top! My Epi Dot cost around the same and it's a laminate - I love it though.

I confess, 'tis I!

Wow. Just wow. Who comes up with this crap? Same people who said that the Sex Pistols could "only be improved by sudden death" (sic). It was actually said, in 1977, by a Member of Parliament. I may not have the quote exactly right, but it's pretty close.

I have a Cube 30 and it's very versatile: the 60 will handle small gigs fine.
Vox Valvetronix are excellent.
Marshall MG and Line 6 Spider I personally would not touch.
Dunno about the others on your list as I haven't tried them.

If you are gigging, even smallish shows, a 30W solid state is not going to do it. You need at least 50W, preferably a bit more.

I've Grovers on my Tanglwood acoustic and my Epi Dot. Rock solid tuning even after banging around in a case. I've heard good stuff about Sperzel as well but have no experience of them.