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Wow, that's a great review. I hadn't even thought about only having the side markers thanks to the inlay, though. But I think I still want that guitar. I have a beautiful Breedlove acoustic electric, but the only plain electric I have is the crappy RB3 Squier. I'd love this to tool around on when I'm not in an acoustic mood.

I'd appreciate it if you guys getting yours in the next few days post your impressions. I have all this fantasy football cash burning a hole in my pocket now

Edit: Screw it, I just bought it.

Originally Posted by rbarba4 Don't know for sure, but worth a try. They recently got into selling tablets so thought they might carry them. Kindle and tablets go together like bread and butter Welcome to Disturbed-ville. I'm the mayor

I just checked my local gamestop. No kindle cards :(

I'll have to figure something out I suppose...

have $150 in Bestbuy gift cards - if i get to the store and convert to Amazon and the damien still this cheap, maybe ill buy it for a 2nd mess around guitar =]

Originally Posted by h4mx0r I just checked my local gamestop. No kindle cards :( I'll have to figure something out I suppose...

Buy used final fantasy 13 with the b2g1 and flip them to bestbuy. Then will the resulting gift card, buy your kindle card. For $50 it'll take three trips and probably 3 different bestbuys to maximize your giftcard. Also the risk of being banned but you'll need to inquire in the bb trading thread for that answer. On the plus side you'll make profit at bb with tradein and a preorder for an extra 50% tiv.

Good to see Amazon holding the line on RS (and the Damien).

And I keep looking for more info on Amazon's Damien exclusive. There was a post on the official Schecter forum. But it's been removed. Hope it gets posted again. Would like to see their impressions on it

When I saw it, some posters mentioned that Schecter tends to do exclusive runs like this only no one's ever seen an Amazon exclusive before.

Also stumbled across posts on Harmony central. They learned about the Damien because of the slickdeals post. Which got its start from here. Some of those posters are suppose to get their guitar Wednesday as well. So that could be another source for more impressions

But hopefully the CAGs that get theirs today keep us informed

Originally Posted by rbarba4 When I saw it, some posters mentioned that Schecter tends to do exclusive runs like this only no one's ever seen an Amazon exclusive before.

I noticed that as well, I wonder why the thread was pulled.

I bought a used Yamaha Pacifica a year ago. Figured I'd put some new strings on it since I never have.

Was looking at these: http://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Reg...5098041&sr=8-1 but I'm not sure what size I should get. Any recommendations?

Originally Posted by simmias I have all this fantasy football cash burning a hole in my pocket now Edit: Screw it, I just bought it.

Lmao you were not joking.

Originally Posted by DeathDream I bought a used Yamaha Pacifica a year ago. Figured I'd put some new strings on it since I never have.

10s are standard. Unless you have a specific reason, just get 10s (where the set says 10-46, that's what I mean).

Alright thanks.

BTW, someone else posted another review on that Damien. 5 out of 5 again.

Originally Posted by DeathDream I bought a used Yamaha Pacifica a year ago. Figured I'd put some new strings on it since I never have. Was looking at these: http://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Reg...5098041&sr=8-1 but I'm not sure what size I should get. Any recommendations?

Should be good with those.

Dug up the early post on string recommendations if you want to look it over.

Originally Posted by SmileyMcSmiles Then come strings. Have at least 1 -2 extra packs. Why? Because strings tend to break, usually at the most inopportune time, and for no apparent reason. Again, I've been using GHS Boomers 10, 11, and 12 gauges for over 15 years. They have a great tone and they are durable as hell...tough as nails. I usually break the strings on other peoples guitars...why? Maybe because they aren't using Boomers. But seriously...stick with 9 gauge string sets. They'll go easier on your fingers until you build up your callouses. After the hazing period, if 9's feel too loose and not manly enough and you're ready to shed some blood, go ahead and bump up to 10's. And for some serious lacerations...11's and 12's. WARNING: All new guitars come pre-setup for 9 gauge strings. This means the truss rod in the neck, the bridge, saddles, and bridge springs (only for guitars with a tremolo bridge) are all setup and tweaked for 9 gauge string tension. You'd be OK putting on 10's...but anything higher will produce enough tension to warp the neck of your instrument. Do be stupid like I was 22 years ago and find out the hard way. Here are some from Ernie Ball: http://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Sup...0680157&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-222...0680187&sr=1-3 ...and my beloved GHS Boomers in 9's. http://www.amazon.com/GHS-BOOMERS-El...680203&sr=1-18 ...and 10's. http://www.amazon.com/GHS-GBL-Boomer...0680203&sr=1-3

Originally Posted by rbarba4 Dug up the early post on string recommendations if you want to look it over.

Nice, thanks for bumping that post for me. Good info there.

I wish that darn Damien would go back up to a normal price. It's hard to look at it and not buy it. I just don't see the point since I have my Pacifica.

Originally Posted by DeathDream I wish that darn Damien would go back up to a normal price. It's hard to look at it and not buy it. I just don't see the point since I have my Pacifica.

Haha. I felt the same way up to few days ago, when I caved. Should get it tomorrow.

Originally Posted by DeathDream Alright thanks. BTW, someone else posted another review on that Damien. 5 out of 5 again.

that would be my post on amazon and SD...

got it this morning!

Pulled the trigger on the Damien Special and the game as well.

My first guitar and a little more than I planned on spending, but I tend to push the limits of most beginner stuff pretty quick. It is a nice guitar according to you guys and unlike most of the opinions on the internetz you guys are pretty helpful.

Heck, I can just thank my Fantasy Football league for the $$$ this year and hopefully I can play something decent at the next draft. I get it on Friday...

Also wanted to say thanks to Smiley and everyone for their feedback in this thread. It has been a huge help in taking away a lot of the mystique around what a beginner should consider when getting into this hobby.

My wife wanted to learn how to play the guitar and figured this game was a good learning tool.

I didn't plan on picking up a guitar for a couple of months. Is the Schecter Damien a good guitar to learn on? And is the deal good enough to pick up now or should I wait?

Got mine today. Very nice!

Originally Posted by jlenny My wife wanted to learn how to play the guitar and figured this game was a good learning tool. I didn't plan on picking up a guitar for a couple of months. Is the Schecter Damien a good guitar to learn on? And is the deal good enough to pick up now or should I wait?

I'd say the Damien is an awesome beginner's guitar because of the equipment put into the build. Pretty much a great price for what you'll get.

But I'd also say to look at the Dean Vendetta XMT. It was a recommendation made early on in the life of this thread. It's a very good guitar which can be had for as little as $80 (for the Satin Natural finish)thru Guitar Center's current coupon code offer.

Vendetta: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Dean-Ven...51-i1452652.gc

Coupon: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Promos/C....aspx?pid=4447

If there's any concern that the guitar'll become an expensive doorstop, then go with the Vendetta. Really comes down to how much you want to spend.

EDIT: I should also add that there's a chance your wife may find the guitar to be too heavy/uncomfortable. I only bring it up because my friend told me she found it to be heavy. She did some looking around and settled on an Epiphone SG Jr after she tried it out in-store. I didn't like the sound it made but it was definitely light and easy to use. And she still keeps up with RS play.

I wonder how many of these Damiens they have - #1 seller but still holding steady over 999 in stock.

Man, I have five guitars already and I'm tempted to buy that Schecter just because of the price and winning $800 in fantasy football. Any other more seasoned players have any more impressions on it?

Originally Posted by Pookymeister I wonder how many of these Damiens they have - #1 seller but still holding steady over 999 in stock.

If you go by the posts over at Harmony central, Amazon seems to have stock at their warehouses across the USA. Doesn't seem to matter where they're ordering from because everyone seems to be getting it within Two days, regardless if shipped FSSS or Prime. I did FSSS and am suppose to get it tomorrow (two days from order).

And I thought I was bad on guitar buying. Some of those guys are talking about ordering another one after playing the one they got.