Garrettsville, OH
If you were to buy a music pin and liked both bands which is better, AC/DC or Metallica? Do you buy a pro or Premium version?
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AC/DC (LE)
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Stern, 2012
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Stern, 2012
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Guns N' Roses
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Heavy Metal Meltdown
Bally, 1987
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KISS
Bally, 1979
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Metallica (Premium)
Stern, 2013
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Stern, 2013
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If AC/DC, Premium. If Metallica, Pro. The AC/DC LE's are scarce/expensive and I don't like MET LE.
Some nice deals on AC/DC Premium's have popped up recently.
I think AC/DC is a better player, but if you like Metallica more and you'd like to save some $$, MET Pro is still a great pin. Everyone's hoping for a software update that could make it a great pin…
GNR is yet another option. Use to be really hard to find, but they seem to be popping up more recently...
Even with the slim down code I still give Metallica the nod. I like the shots better...sparky is just a blast to fry over and over and over. There's a huge fun factor associated with Metallica. Although the artwork isn't necessary my style...it blows away pretty much anything that's been done on a modern pin. The dots are WAY better than the clipped ACDC stuff.
There's really no wrong answer here
The risk/reward of the song Jackpot on AC/DC is soooo addictive. 
Last week I passed on a 35MM X2 cause I wanted to chase the leader score of 172MM....I promptly drained before I had another chance.
Jyväskylä
Quoted from snaroff:GNR is yet another option.
+1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Premium no matter what based on what I played. Like ACDC band better and pin gets blood flowing and hear box they key is to stack songs,etc but not big on art work and wish this pin had more in it. Need more charity of shots like Metallica. Metallic kicks my ass but I love those ramps and shot selections. I know Elvis gets no credit but I like the shot selection and game moves with flow. Also I can of GNR as not complete full so vs which is nice and had more call outs than ACDC which I like. Hold out for Iron Maiden hopefully.
I say acdc over metallica and i have both. Try one of my headphone kits with any of these music pins. You won't regret it 
Thanks,
Pinnovators.com
Quoted from lllvjr:I say acdc over Metallica and i have both. Try one of my headphone kits with any of these music pins. You won't regret it
Thanks,
Pinnovators.com
I own ACDC Premium and like it a lot because of the difficulty/risk reward thing. Play metallica LE at a friends house but don't have too much time on it but it was also alot of fun with the flowing ramps.
Does the headphone kit just use stock ACDC speakers, plug and play?
Quoted from Chet:I own ACDC Premium and like it a lot because of the difficulty/risk reward thing. Play Metallica LE at a friends house but don't have too much time on it but it was also alot of fun with the flowing ramps.
Does the headphone kit just use stock ACDC speakers, plug and play?
The headphone kit runs off the stock amplifier board. It's much more powerful for a good set of over ear headphones. You can mute the game sound and just use the headphones or leave the speakers on for others to hear as well.
Yes it's plug n play takes 5 minutes to install.
Thanks,
Lorenzo
Pinnovators.com
For me, AC/DC, Metallica, and GnR are pretty much equal. All 3 are blow away all other pins for me. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
AC/DC is the most fun when you have a really good game, but I don't find it as fun during the many, many, many really crappy games I have. I still have a lot of games that end less than 20M.
GnR is more fun overall for me. A bad game is pretty much just as fun as a good game. The audio quality is not nearly as good as the newer ones though.
Metallica could end up being my favorite of the 3. I don't own that one yet, so I play it whenever I get the chance when I am out of town. It is a fun game. I am really excited to see what it becomes when they complete the code.
I have both Acdc premium and Metallica LE. I definitely play Metallica more. Just because it seems more intense to me. Though I love acdc as well. I would go premium or LE myself on either model
I have them good ones.
METLE
ACDC BIBLE
RS (stern)
GNR
AL's Garage Band
HMM
love my METLE.... ACDC is great too.... GNR - less music but the only strong 1990's music themed game... AL's - cheezy but rare and goofy(kinda gotta dumb down to play it but what the heck!).... RS - gets all beat up by the haters.. I think its a great game (to each his own)..... lastly --HEAVVVVYYYYYY MEEEETTTALLLLLL MELTDOWN... wow.. ya gotta get that one... love mine... you can bury me in that one!! HA
- oh yeah - don't have the old school's: TED, RS bally or KISS... would love to find a KISS simply for the awesome art!!! (but cant see paying nutty prices)
I have played a GNR but didn't like the game play.
Quoted from lllvjr:Yes it's plug n play takes 5 minutes to install.Thanks,LorenzoPinnovators.com
I have the Pinnovators headset in my ACDC and it...is...awesome! 5 minutes to install IF you dont read the instructions. About 5 hours if you do lol
All kidding aside, the installation is easy. But the 12 page (or so) instructions are not needed.
Replace dollar slot in front of coin box with new circuit board (4 screws) - screw ground to top right nut.
Find the small sound board in the top right of backbox. Replace pin connector with new pin connector-board (which splits the sound to the 5 pin connector and the cat5).
Run CAT5 from coin door circuit board to new sound board connector.
Buy good headphones and enjoy
EDIT: And yes, i vote for ACDC even though MET is fun. I would personally wait out the next MET code update before deciding though.
Strathroy, ON
Quoted from Eskaybee:I have the Pinnovators headset in my ACDC and it...is...awesome! 5 minutes to install IF you dont read the instructions. About 5 hours if you do lol
All kidding aside, the installation is easy. But the 12 page (or so) instructions are not needed.
Replace dollar slot in front of coin box with new circuit board (4 screws) - screw ground to top right nut.
Find the small sound board in the top right of backbox. Replace pin connector with new pin connector-board (which splits the sound to the 5 pin connector and the cat5).
Run CAT5 from coin door circuit board to new sound board connector.
Buy good headphones and enjoy
EDIT: And yes, i vote for ACDC even though MET is fun. I would personally wait out the next MET code update before deciding though.
U know I said the same thing about the instructions to one of my partners. I think I want to just put the install instructions up on the website instead of mailing 8-10 pages lol. Hey but at least they were in color!
Quoted from rollinover:KISS !!!!
I think my music theme line up would stop there. The Kiss pin that's already been made is good enough. I can't see them doing a band that's been done for years. Bring on Iron Maiden or Ozzy!
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