Sorry Nintendo, but your control gimmick isn't enough to make up for the total lack of quality games. Also, get with the times. Gamecube quality graphics just don't cut it anymore.
I seriously hope Nintendo can get their act together for their next system. They are riding off on the whole "casual player" thing. I'm not sure THEY even know who their target demographic is.
In other news, I'm saving up money for a new guitar. I'm also trying to sell some of my old ones. I have too many, and they never get played. Plus I want to replace the cheaper "starter" guitars with high quality ones. I'm saving up for a Parker. Obviously, my ideal guitar would be a Fly Mojo Flame, but since I don't have 3 grand I'll have to go for a NiteFly. I'm thinking about getting a P-44 just to try them out, then saving up for a NiteFly Mojo Flame. However, once I saw the PM-20 in a Quilted Bubinga finish...I was enraptured. It is quite possibly the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. I REALLY want one, but they don't have a Piezo system, which is one of the main reasons I want a Parker. It would be possible to add a Piezo to it, but I'm not sure how much of a hassle it would be to find a tech to get it installed, and I know for certain I can't do it myself.
Seriously though....tell me this isn't the best looking guitar you have ever seen.
If I save up enough for a NiteFly Mojo, I may as well try to save an additional $300 for the flame finish. I'd go for the Transparent Blue Flame.
It's going to be a really tough choice though. I really, really love the PM-20...but it doesn't have the Piezos. I like the NiteFly Mojo in Transparent Blue, but I'd be breaking the bank if I ever did manage to save up enough. The PM-20 is half the price of the NiteFly Mojo, so I'd have plenty of money to add a piezo...
For a time I was also considering getting a Schecter Stiletto Classic.It has no piezo system, but it has a load of other features and some really nice EMG Pickups in it. It also has neck thru construction. The main thing that puts me off is the Floyd Rose, no Piezo system and price. I really like the finish though.
At one point I was also considering an ESP EC1000. I'd go for the Vintage Black...although the See-Thru Black Cherry is nice too. The main reason I decided not to get this guitar (yet..) is because it is fairly limited in the type of music it's suited for. It would be an absolutely great guitar for Metal and Hard Rock, but that's about it. I will probably get one at some point, just not yet. I already own 1 ESP guitar, and it is one of my favorites so I'm eager to try out another ESP.
Finally, I was also considering getting a MusicMan Axis. (Or Peavey Wolfgang) These are superb guitars...I've played one before, and they are truely underrated. The finishes are beautiful in person and the necks are very smooth. The main thing that put me off on getting one of these was the price, (they are just as much as a Parker NiteFly Mojo) Floyd Rose and Bolt On neck. Still, they are good guitars.
Before I go, I wanted to mention a new project I'm working on. I've decided to give my ESP a custom paint job! I'm going to be painting it ala "Frankenstien." I've got all the materials and I'll be photographing the whole process, from start to finish. I've already got the front of the guitar sanded and I should have the sanding complete tomorrow as well as the first base coat of white. I'll upload some pictures when I'm done!
