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salad
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Escondido
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 28, 2011 - 10:24pm PT
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so i am worse at playing guitar than i am at climbing, but i like to strum around here and there and sing a bit.
my sigma got ripped off outta my van in DC back in 2000 and i was left with a little nylon string that was given to me when my aunt passed away (much to soon).
her son, my cousin, started playing guitar and a year or two he was over here skating with me and i gave him the guitar as i should have.
got around to getting a new one this past sunday. i had a budget but threw it out the door once i played this breedlove. it sounded so good and felt so right i had to get it.
id rather feel guilty owning a guitar that im not good enough to own than always play the second fiddle and wish i gotten the one that called out to me.
please make me feel good about splurging by telling me i did the i right thing. thanks.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
The Seas of Stone.
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:26pm PT
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Always right. It's an axe, man!
Treasure & abuse it accordingly. You BOTH know it's right.
Cheers.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:30pm PT
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I have a Canadian made Seagull guitar. Pretty sweet for the price. I like it.
Also have an older Ibanez ProLine electric. That is a nice Fender-type rig. I put some after market DeMarzio pickups in it and it....kick ASSssss$$!!
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go-B
climber
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:30pm PT
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Guitars like climbing, never regret it or regret it if you don't!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:35pm PT
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Learning on a nylon-string classical guitar is the ticket too! Very tough to play and have sound nice. If you can learn on those, electrics and steel string acoustics are a f*#king piece of cake comparitavely speaking.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 28, 2011 - 10:37pm PT
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the seagull was the one passed up once i played the breedlove, it sounded great, but just wasnt quite the same.
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john hansen
climber
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:41pm PT
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Ten years ago when I finally had a little money around, I got a Martin dread naught, very nice guitar but you need a strong grip. I played the hell out of it and it's almost as beat up as Willie's now.
Last year I got a Taylor. That guitar rings for an amazing long time.
Well worth getting a quality instrument for a favorite hobby.
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murcy
climber
sanfrancisco
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:43pm PT
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Sweet. Two years ago my trusty old piece of sh#t went beyond repair and I replaced it with two awesome guitars. More than I wanted to spend, but I don't regret it a bit.
Play us a song!
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matisse
climber
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:47pm PT
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1883 (you read that right) martin small body here. Largely neglected unfortunately.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:53pm PT
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Cool, Salad. I've never played a breedlove. I have nothing to base comparison on.
I have this Seagull;
http://elderly.com/vintage/items/20U-11318.htm
As long as you're comfortable with a rig, you can make it sing. Bottom line.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Feb 28, 2011 - 10:57pm PT
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Salad, I'm in the same boat...own a guitar much better than my ability, but as you probably already know, it's the appreciation for the work of art that you own and every time you sit to play it the enjoyment and pleasure you receive makes every penny worth the spend. I have a Martin HD-35 and a 000, love em both and there are times I just pick em up to hold em, to feel the things that give me so much relief from the everyday grind! Enjoy yer beautiful guitar and it will make you a better player because you will play it more.
Peace
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Feb 28, 2011 - 11:03pm PT
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Easy to rationalize guitar purchases. I just always say "I'll play this for the rest of my life", and I know I've regretted every one I sold...never regretted buying one.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 28, 2011 - 11:06pm PT
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Ron and ElCap, good points. I would agree.
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Feb 28, 2011 - 11:06pm PT
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Warbler has it right. You won't remember the cost five years from now and the better it sounds, the more you will want to play. The more you want to play, the better you get.
Now that you have a Breedlove, you pretty much have to buy a good cheap guitar for camping.
Then, you need one for open E. Then you need a nylon for willie nelson songs. Then you need a strat, and a Les Paul, you know, just to cover the basics. A hollow body electric could become necessary at some point as well.
I'm to the point that I need a pedal steel. Such is life, when you're nuts.
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coondogger
Trad climber
NH
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Feb 28, 2011 - 11:11pm PT
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Guitar playing is fun when you like the instrument and it's easy to play. If it doesn't appeal to you, you just won't use it. I have a slew of guitars and some are super inexpensive and some are thousands and they all feel great and play great. Because of that I use them all a bunch.
Life is too short to play a guitar you don't like.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 28, 2011 - 11:14pm PT
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What's also relative to Ron's post is the same holds true with "gun nuts". Why do they own 10 different weapons when all you need is one>?
Because each firearm is a beautiful piece of hardware in it's own regard. Why would I drop $800 on a Kimber Custom II when I could but a used Colt 1911 for half the price? Beauty and almost perfect engineering.
Just an example, but you get the picture, right? I have a great long-rifle, great shotgun, great handgun, great bass guitar, great acoustic, etc...
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 28, 2011 - 11:17pm PT
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Nice post, coondogger. I'd agree.
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Feb 28, 2011 - 11:22pm PT
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Good on ya, Salad. I've played Breedlove mandolins before, so I can imagine a Breedlove guitar sounds pretty sweet! Te absolvo.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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I play a PRS SC 245 and love it.
Yer a dick! But I'd stroke yer gear.....
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nice!
you'll improve faster cuz you're stoked on your new git!
Congrats!
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Srbphoto
climber
Kennewick wa
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you made a terrible mistake and were very irresponsible!!!!!
I will help you with your guilt...send it to me for $200 and I'll even pay the shipping.
That way the money you lose will be the lesson you learn.
I will expect my PM soon.
thank you and your welcome.
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john hansen
climber
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Dingus,,,
You should plug that thing in, and play.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2011 - 01:05am PT
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thanks for the encouragement!
nice try srb!
shitty cell phone shot:
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Congrats on the Breedlove. I built mandolins and guitars for them for 4 years in the early 2000's. Kim Breedlove is a great guy. He taught me most of what I know about constructing musical instruments.
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Iron Mtn.
Trad climber
Riverside, Ca.
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Congrats on a beautiful guitar and of course you deserve it!
It's not about skills, it's about passion (much like climbing)
@ Locker, you're a man after my own heart, here's me and my baby in action:
Have you seen these?
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-GIB-LPST60-WXCH1-LIST
I want one BAAAAAAADDDDDDD!!!!!!!
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Salad money well spent. I was always told, the better quality guitar, the easier to play, like Kev said. I was going to spend around 3K on a Martin, but the more I played the different models, the more I just wanted to wait and get just what I wanted. And I sure don't regret having two real nice Martins. And I'm still a rookie, and feel like I just started playing guitar.
Every time I open my guitar case, I get a smile on my face....I think I know why.
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NigelSSI
Trad climber
B.C.
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I've got a bound neck Les Paul 'Special'. Looks just like that bottom one, which is a sweet little thing. P-90s rock my socks.
But the Franz PUs in my '59 Guild CE100D... Those are the bees knees! That's the guitar I haven't put down for the past few years. She even talked me into selling my 50W JCM2000 DSL & 4x12.
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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A good guitar never looses its value. Think of it like having a 5 star route in your living room.
I have owned probably 20 guitars over the years, and I'm convinced that life is too short to spend time playing a bad guitar. I have a 1975 Martin D35 that I've owned since '77 and a Fender Strat, much newer. Those guitars are much more satisfying to play than some of the cheaper ones I've had.
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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But it doesn't...
Splitting coils is a pretty easy modification, why not go ahead and do it? I guess it may depend on the pickups, though. I have done it with some old Gretsch pickups, it was no problem.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dana and Kevin, post up some shots of yer babies, would love to see what they look like. Oh Dana, I plan on checkin' yer Martins out!
Peace
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Dehli, I still make some instruments. I have a few mandolins in process. What are you looking for?
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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I had a ton of guitars, but I keep coming back to this one, it just gets better, richer and louder with age. A 1977 Guild D-25, I play it with medium gage strings so you need strong fingers, but I'm more of a banger anyway. (please ignore the sh*tty pick-up I have in this pic, nowadays I prefer a good mike about 6 inches from the 12th fret)
I've got my eye on a dred at McCabe's made by a guy in Austin that sells for about $2,500. Who knows, maybe I'll hit the lottery.
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jbaker
Trad climber
Redwood City, CA
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Back when I was about 13 years old, my guitar instructor offered to sell me his old Gibson (a _very_ nice guitar) at a great price. I pulled together all my savings from paper routes and working as a Fuller Brush Man, but couldn't quite come up with the price. I asked my depression-era dad for a loan, but he just couldn't get his head around the idea of spending money you didn't have on anything, much less a guitar. I ended up settling for a low-end guitar, and have never had anything more than moderately-priced Asia-made guitars. They are fun to play and are definitely not the limiting factor, but I still lust after that Gibson.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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I've been playing guitars over 30 years and it'a hard to not sound arrogant to make the claim that I'm pretty good at it but I'll temper that statement by saying that I'm a jack of all styles, master of none.
Campfires aren't right without you and your guitar, Andy....
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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So true, regret every instrument I ever sold, and I've sold a LOT of 'em!
Martins, Guilds, Fenders, the list goes on and on.
Had me a beautiful '64 L series strat that I didn't play much, wanted a nice acoustic guitar. So I sold the strat to a friend at the music store and bought a (cough) Taylor 710 for myself on my B-day.
Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE that 710, and have played hundreds of hours on it. But the Strat is now worth about $20k, while my Taylor has lost about 50% in value. LOL.
Still, I'm mostly a bass player these days, and have bought and sold a good dozen high-end basses. I found I like the passive sound more than active, & I've got two babies that I fondle: a Modulus Jazz and a Lakland P-bass w/ a Jazz neck. Riot!!
Here's one bass I had to sell...
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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I'm with you Locker. I still suck, but nothing gives me more pleasure.
(um, than playing my guitar...)
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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ydpl8s....I got the chance to finally go to McCabes this last weekend. It was an experience to say the least, some great guitars in the "nice" room! Played this gorgeous Martin M-38, KILLER action and sound, picked a really nice Taylor 8 or 900 series 12 string I liked. Damn I wish I was rich, would have me a room full of nice guitars.
Peace
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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I'll say Ron, that "nice" room has a lot to drool over. I moved here from Colorado about 2 1/2 years ago and I was quite surprised at the price of guitars here. I guess it's because there are so many players, but new guitars are about 20% higher and used ones are outrageous. Maybe the people in Colorado just don't know what they've got, but if you're looking for a specific older model, I'd check the stores in Colorado. You'd probably save a ton, even with shipping (of course the problem is you can't take it out for a spin, and may end up with something that has problems).
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aldude
climber
Monument Manor
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When I need the CRUNCH : 68'SG w/mini Humbuckers & JCM2000 stack (left the other cabinet out - too towering!!)
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Always buy the best guitar you can't afford.
I've spent the last decade doing just that and believe great instruments inspire us to work harder at our music. Currently driving a 1935 D28, a much better guitar than I am a musician. Remember, it's not that life's so short but that we're dead for so long!
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Aldude, that is about as sweet as it gets! I'm still kickin myself for getting rid of my Guild SG copy in the late 70's. It was black like this one, they're now going for just under 2 grand, merde! I think I needed the money for skis or something.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Tuning it UP!
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Always buy the best you can't afford. Great instruments inspire us to work harder at our music.
That's a good one Chief.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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SWEET Swanson....hey you gonna come down for the Josh Gig?
Chief.....that's so dog damn sweet a '35 D brazillian...the sweet smell of brazillian, Oh God the stories that guitar must have!
Peace
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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good about splurging by telling me i did the i right thing
what the old lady don't know, won't hurt her. Tell her it's a used rental you bought.
Trouble is, I have a feeling you're gunna gush about it, seein how you're in love with it and all.
Maybe best just to come clean, and get good on it. The ladies love a rock star. g'naw mean?
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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I want an SG baaaadly.
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Spike Flavis
Trad climber
Truckee California
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You did the right thing. You'll have to practice extra hard and maybe study with a teacher to justify it. I play upright bass and I always get my monies worth out of music, climbing, skiing and cycling gear. You'll get over the guilt soon enough. Enjoy. I'm a nurse and used to take care of cancer patients staring death in the face. The most common regret was working too much. Enjoy your new axe.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Spike, got to see and double bass player the other night...Esperanza Spalding, one of the BEST performances I've ever seen. She played at USC, Bovart Hall, great place to see concerts, small venue, built for sound and every seat is great. Sat 9th row dead center. She can play. Got our tickets back in November, when she won the Grammy it sold out immediately
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xfG-dJFbxc
Peace
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D.Eubanks
climber
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On the right is a D-28 75th Anniversary only made in 2009. Instead of Brazilian rosewood, they used Solid Madagascar back & sides, Adirondack spruce top and Waverly tuners.
The left is a CSN Special Edition Tribute guitar in The Memory of Gerry Tolman who was one their managers that was killed in a car accident in California on New Year's Eve, 2005. With a portion of the proceeds going to the Tolman estate to fund college for his two children.
On the headstock is the CSN intertwined logo designed by Phil Hartman. Inlays of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's personal logos comprise the position markers: Crosby's "schooner" at the 5th fret, Still's "Southern Cross" at the 7th through 9th frets, Nash's "winged heart" at the 12th and Neil Young's "broken arrow" at the 15th. A cat's eye on the 17th completes the markers. East Indian rosewood back & sides, Engelmann spruce top.
This was all Crosby, Stills and Nash's idea to do this project and was their design in the guitar.
Salad, they were way out of my price range. I just forced it and made it happen with no regrets.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Freakin NICE guitars Dana. LOVE the bridge on the CSN guitar, kinda a diamond belly bridge...never have seen one of those before, or am I seeing a lighting thingy? The inlay detail is really nice as well. Yer a LUCKY dude to have those in yer hands. Can't wait to come up and see your guitars.....uh I mean, see you!
Peace Brother
Ron
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Bump with the other guitar thread.
How appropriate to get #69!
Peace
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strangeday
Social climber
The O.C. baby!!
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Nice choice!! It's always better to get a little more guitar than you need. I used to work for Taylor in the early 2000, and larry Breedlove was my boss. Breedlove guitars are great, but I would recommend getting a good in case humidifier, depending on where you live. Breedlove guitars, like the larivee that I own, seem really susceptible to humidity changes, and the cracking asscociated with it. Treat her nice, and your kids, kids will still be strumming it!! Enjoy...
BTW: I'm still waiting on my prs mcarty. I made a deal with the wife years ago. I gave up my right to own a motorcycle( a ducati 996), for the right to by a prs and a Mesa boogie mkIV... Was hard to do, but sometimes you gotta deal with the devil to get what you want....
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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I'd take the PRS and Mesa over the Ducati anyday (but I already have a Harley, so...)
Almost pulled the trigger on several PRSs over the years. Love 'em. Looking for an older one though, probably a Custom 24
Wonder if any of you have played any JET guitars?
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gonamok
climber
dont make me come over there
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I have a '71 blonde ash strat with maple neck that Ive been playing for 40 years. I have refit every part of it over the years, and its like a part of me. The tone is exquisite and it plays as smooth as silk. I dont need another guitar, but wouldnt mind bagging a 1960's ES-335.
I go to guitar center and play the new Les Pauls and all these other $5,000+ guitars, and they sound and play like sh*t. They definately dont make em like they used to.
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gonamok
climber
dont make me come over there
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Locker, that gold Les Paul looks just like the first good guitar I ever owned - a brand spanking new '69 Les Paul DeLuxe in gold metal flake. I saved every penny I made bagging groceries one summer until I had $325.00 (the full price with hardshell case). I was one happy boy when I walked out of the music store with that baby.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Just another vote of encouragement to buy the "best" instrument you can afford. It's been said many times upthread, but well worth repeating: if you like playing the instrument, for whatever reason (tone, comfy feel, response, inspiration, whatever), then you will play it more, and you'll improve by leaps and bounds. Don't worry that you're not good enough for it. Technique is almost irrelevant on a really great sounding instrument, at least at first, but it will follow. Tone and playability are probably the most important for that. If you love just having the thing in your hands, and are happy as anything to just pluck a string and hear it go, well then that's a good sign. I don't think a guitar that simply looks cool, or that you've been lusting after in the shop window or a catalog, would give you the same sort of tactile and aural obsessiveness as one that feels and sounds great. The "best" instrument is the one that you can't put down. When I first upgraded to a decent banjo, I seriously could NOT put it down. That, in turn, made a world of difference for my playing, and the enjoyment I got out of it increased steeply for quite some time. It sounded amazing, and before long I sounded pretty good too, and then I could get more out of it, and then it sounded even more amazing, and around and around we went.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Cool Chinchen.
When I get back to the US (this summer) I'll be in a better position to talk with you, but for now...both of those look fine!
Bet they sound good too.
I like the idea of having a mandolin that came from someone's hands that is of solid construction and has a nice deeper sound to it. One that could take a bit of hard living.
I'll get off a note to you.
Cheers,
DD
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Nice Locker! Those are both keepers, although they don't hold a candle to my first electric.......a Teisco Delray!!! :-) The action on that baby was like cable guy wires, built the finger strength I have today.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Yeow, now that ^^^^^^ is a classy unit.
Love that sunburst!
And those Martin's up there. Exquisite.
Locker, are those your Gibsons? Kin-A bro.
I've my eye on a Rockbridge Dreadnought Brazilian.
The only problem, I'd spend fewer coins buying a car.
Oh man, but the tone...
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Locker, you have quite the collection there....sweet. Looks like Iron Mnt. goes off!
My first electric is going to be a strat, but I've always loved the sound of those SG's."
Salad , feel better now?
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Locker, no, I don't still have the Teisco, wish I did. I also wish I still had my sunburst Epiphone 12 string I bought in about 1970....sold it for $125....that about defines how well I've been doing with my investments my whole life.....sell low.
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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I WISH I still had my original electric guitar...
The photo on this thread with my two brothers shows it...
I can't for the life of me figure out what make it is...
Just a wild ass guess, but both of those sort of have the look of a Silvertone
I had that same Bieber look for years, almost through my neck out swinging the hair out of my eyes.
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D.Eubanks
climber
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My Dad has a Schecter and it surprised the hell out of me how good it played. Only around 600$ I think.
My boys Schecter bass......Guitar Center said for the money ($500.00) its the best,.. if you buy a new one.
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D.Eubanks
climber
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What a motivation boost, looking at all of this "Eye Candy."
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murcy
climber
sanfrancisco
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I played a Rick 4001 bass, which I liked a lot. In the same band I sometimes played the guitarist's Rick 6-string, which sounded nice but I found it a little hard to play---neck too skinny, maybe.
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Anywhere I like
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Salad, you did a wise thing buying a Breedlove, those things are the best! My Dad bought me one when I was sixteen (had played only a year and a half) and I felt a little weird owning this (used) $2100 custom built acoustic, but as I grew older, continued to play I have grown the deepest appreciation for this instrument. It was hand built by Steve Henderson, one of the co-creators of the company. The serial number in it is 2606. Pretty early Breedlove. The body is walnut, with a cedar top, the neck is walnut with an ebony fretboard, classic Breedlove cut-away. F cking awesome. Plays great. I love it. It will always be there for me. For the rest of my life. I'll try to post some pictures of it later. Post some of yours! if you haven't already. And remember, a guitar will outlast your life time, if you take care of it. Don't think of yourself as the owner, more of the caretaker. My Dad taught me that.
Pierce
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Has anyone played a Rickenbacker (spelling?)? And if so did you hate it like I did?
Yep and yep. Didn't do anything for me...maybe if I were a jangle-popper?
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Condorman
Trad climber
Lake Forest, CA
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Salad,
Your investment in a fine guitar will come back tenfold. I saw other replies that mentioned the appreciation you will have for the instrument which is definitely true. THe tone itself of a fine instrument makes your music sound better, as well as if it's set up properly, it should be easier to play, hence, you will sound better. The inspiration provided by all of this will likely make you play more, and you'll become more proficient. Add to that what you've spent your money on is something that gives to those around you the gift of music, and it being music from a friend. It's amazing just how good a simple chord strummed on a fine instrument can sound - I remember the first time I strummed my D41 and heard it's depth and warmth and thought "damn I'm good" - kidding of course, but I'll often play and people will be listening and I honestly feel I'm merely the conduit for the instrument to broadcast to the world and will say out loud "doesn't that sound good" - giving full credit to the instrument. Finally, whatever you paid for your Breedlove, over the years, the annual cost of that instrument will amount to pennies per month or day - a way of looking at the cost versus the enjoyment you get from it that makes it one of the most economical expenditures for entertainment and enriching your life. Enjoy it! Keep new strings on it! Every time you put a new set on, it's like getting a new guitar.
-cb
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gonamok
climber
dont make me come over there
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Funny, I played a ricky BITD, and despite the super low action and narrow neck (which i like), it just didnt feel good...stiff and unresponsive. My buddy had a mossrite solid body at that time (around '68)that was sweeet.
I totally agree on the right instrument being almost impossible to put down. After 40 years i still cant put my strat down, i love that thing. I probably average an hour a day playing, because some days i just go and go. Its my release, my love...its what i DO.
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marv
Mountain climber
Bay Area
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I'm about to drop $4,000 on a vintage Flying V
I plan on spending my retirement rocking and eating ramen
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marv
Mountain climber
Bay Area
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wtf -- someone talking shittt about Rickenbackers? you gotta be kidding
there's no fukkkkingg way you can have The Beatles or the Byrds without that classic Rickenbacker sound
Peter Buck -- the guitarist in REM, a band I normally don't give a fukkk about -- was spot-on when he said in one of the guitar mags (paraphrase): "Rickenbackers sound fukking awesome. I'm not sponsored by them but I'll say that for free"
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Dude. Do not get a flying V. So cheesey. Plus the resonant frequencies in the body couple and cancel each other out. They sound like wet noodles.... ;)
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Some Martins I used to have when the sickness was real bad.
Left to right. D18 Authentic, 1935 D28, 1937 D28, 1944 D28, CWB D28
Made in the shade, 1937 D18, 1937 D28, Musselwhite custom
My current number one axe, 1935 D28 aka "The Mojo Bone"
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marv
Mountain climber
Bay Area
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Martins ... now we're getting somewhere
love that Dreadnought sound... love Clarence White on a D-28
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Nice guitars Chief....tele & strat too.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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gonamok
climber
dont make me come over there
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Sure ricky's have a sound, and Im sure lots of people like how they play, I just am not one of them. No slam on the brand, just my opinion.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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I'm about to drop $4,000 on a vintage Flying V
I got to test-drive a V through a Mesa Boogie rig and I almost bought the whole lot right there. Side-note: I actually applied to work for Mesa and got an interview but declined because I had accepted my current audio gig.
I always liked the Gibson Explorer though. Sweet guitar!
I was a huge Scorpions fan...
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/great-explorers-0303-2011/#
a list of Explorer fans you may of heard of...
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Damn Chief, that 37 D28 Sunburst is one sweet guitar! Actually ALL them are pretty sweet things. I'm pickin' one of my Martins in an open D tuning right now, with a small glass of Makers Mark!
Peace
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marv
Mountain climber
Bay Area
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the '44 D28 looks like it has some stories to tell
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Robb
Social climber
The other "Magic City on the Plains"
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Guitars (OT)??????
Not hardly, they're one of the four G's.......
Girls, Guns, Guitars, & Gear
opps, almost forgot this one
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FRUMY
Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
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I have stupidly sold a couple great guitars, but this is the nicest sounding & for me best neck of any i've owned or played.
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aldude
climber
Monument Manor
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Mar 17, 2011 - 03:13pm PT
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Sometimes you want that single coil,maple neck Fender sound with humbuckings and a double locking tremelo.....
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Mar 17, 2011 - 03:29pm PT
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Replying to the OP
Breedloves are awesome. Located in Bend, Or the have a really beautiful headquarters that you can tour. Yours is prolly a Korean model but they all run through the Bend shop for QA.
I'm an amature player at best and own 7 guitars ranging between 2 and 8k each, having two built and have about 10k in amps and gear. Collecting guitars, amps and pedals is just as much of a hobby as playing for me.
The way I look at it is having a good tone that speaks to your ear is worth the $ if it inspires your inner musical muse. So many would be players start and quit because the cheap starter guitar they bought sounds like crap and is hard to play.
My 2 cents
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 17, 2011 - 06:43pm PT
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EKat....damn sweet guitar.....uh I mean work of art! The fan frets are pretty interesting, LOVE the work on the back with the inlays and how it's incorporated with the cut out. I would only imagine it sounds as beautiful as it looks. Thanks for that post.
Peace
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2011 - 06:50pm PT
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thanks for the support everyone!
lambone - its the american series, 100% Made in Bend.
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Mar 17, 2011 - 07:21pm PT
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Nice Salad, good buy. If you take a trip to Smith, you gotta drop buy there.
Here is my #1
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 22, 2011 - 10:54am PT
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Hey eKat did you guys see the article in the latest "Acoustic Guitar" magazine on Mandoline Brothers??? to quote, "Amoung other acoustic highlights in the high end room were flattops from....Mark Blanchard...".
Just thought I'd give him a plug and check out the article on page 70 of the May 2011 issue.
Peace
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Mar 22, 2011 - 12:04pm PT
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Hi locker, thanks. It's a Paul Languedoc G4 model. Full hollowbody.
Curly Maple, Walnut back. Ebony fretboard.
Small builder from Vermont.
http://www.languedocguitars.com/
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Mar 22, 2011 - 12:05pm PT
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I went to McCabe's in Santa Monica and played a Collings dreadnaught. Boy, do I wish I had the bucks for that thing! I have never heard such sound come out of such an inauspicious looking instrument.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 22, 2011 - 12:18pm PT
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LOCKER......the WURD is GUD!!!! Hey see ya in a couple week??
Peace
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Mar 22, 2011 - 12:34pm PT
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lambone,
are those Breedloves you're talking about the same company started by Larry Breedlove? When I worked at Taylor guitars I remember Larry worked there at the time, this was back in the late nineties. I'm wondering whether he went back to doing his own thing or sold the company and still works for Taylor Guitars.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Mar 22, 2011 - 01:26pm PT
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What does a Languedoc actually cost?
Nice unit, but even with a TS808 and a drummer wearing a dress and playing an electrolux vaccuum cleaner...you still won't sound like Trey!
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Mar 22, 2011 - 01:31pm PT
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Didn't buy a Doc to sound like Trey bro, but thanks for the solid advice.
Dirt Claud, I'm not really sure who steers Breeedlove but sounds feasible. Check their website...
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Mar 22, 2011 - 03:03pm PT
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Sure man, whatever you say...let's just put it this way, neither you, nor I, nor anybody else would have ever heard of PL if he wasn't A) Builder of Trey's and some of Mike's guitars and B) The sound engineer for the band.
$7500 for a G4, not bad for a handbuilt instrument of that quality.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Mar 22, 2011 - 03:46pm PT
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Damn lambone, nice guitar!
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Greggonator
Trad climber
Broomfield, CO
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Mar 22, 2011 - 04:16pm PT
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If any of you are in the market, I could be convinced to give a 'climber discount'...
Here's a recent custom archtop that I built for a customer in Florida.
Single piece curly Redwood top, Claro Walnut back and sides.
The scoop on the bass side is for more access to the upper frets with the thumb (talked him out of a double cutaway).
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Mar 22, 2011 - 04:49pm PT
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Nice work!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Mar 22, 2011 - 07:48pm PT
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Timid- my mom has a 50's Martin uke ... For sale.
Interested? Mint.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Mar 26, 2011 - 05:37pm PT
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slight drift from the Ebay thread
Climbers, be cautious about doing business with FS Music in Florida. Email me for some realistic feedback on this seller.
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Mar 26, 2011 - 06:25pm PT
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Masterpieces eKat!
Very nice..
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 26, 2011 - 06:56pm PT
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There are times I wish I was rich....I'd have a BIG room full of beautiful guitars...there'd be a wall of Blanchard guitars fer sur! Those are some gorgeous works of are, I can only imagine the sound. Metheny is one of my favorite guitarist, he can make you cry with his sound.
Peace
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blackbird
Trad climber
the flat water trails...
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OK, so it's obviously NOT a guitar, but since you folks brought up the mando's, and since violins and mando's are keyed the same, here's my #1 git-fiddle (steel strings, filed bridge and fine tuners on all 4 strings even...)
No, salad, you DIDN'T make a mistake!! This instrument is most certainly better quality than I deserve (an unmarked German instrument dated late 18th/early 19th century. Scroll and body are original; one grafting noted), and the bows (one in particular) are scary beautiful - tone, weight and craftsmanship. I can in no way, everEVER do any of these pieces of art justice...
Thank you, all, for inspiring me to get more acquainted with my baby!
bb
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Jack Nicholson
climber
Chico, CA
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I really can't play when I'm climbing a lot. My hands just don't have the energy to shred on the fretboard and the rock wall at the same time. I just got a new guitar and I haven't really climbed at all lately because of it. It's sad that the two activities don't really go hand in hand for me. As much as I love climbing, there's no better feeling for me than hitting those huge chords and melting peoples faces with a guitar solo at 185 bpm.
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John Morton
climber
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The fewer crimpers, the better my guitar playing.
This is a 7-string lap guitar from a few years back, a tricone resonator, nickel-plated brass. The "M" on the aluminum peghead goes all the way through. I've been getting inquiries about 8-string models, that's on the docket for this year.
John
http://www.jmorton.us
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S.Leeper
Sport climber
Pflugerville, Texas
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Jun 21, 2011 - 06:41pm PT
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Thanks KAth!
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S.Leeper
Sport climber
Pflugerville, Texas
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Jun 21, 2011 - 11:18pm PT
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Wow, that is just SAD!
I will post this link everywhere I can think of.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Aug 22, 2011 - 11:04pm PT
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Meh...
I do like the Toro.
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S.Leeper
Sport climber
Pflugerville, Texas
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Whats your business, if you don't mind me asking?
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S.Leeper
Sport climber
Pflugerville, Texas
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tell me about your teles, people!! I think that will be my next instrument.
pics please!!!
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Robb
Social climber
The other side of life
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Leeper, if your sure it's the Tele sound your after there's nothing like it.
Did you request pics?
Here's my baby-built her myself from mostly stock tele parts.
This one used to belong to BW and I babysat it for some time -she was sweet!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 21, 2012 - 05:14pm PT
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Let's see more of your guitars(or dream guitars)!!!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 21, 2012 - 05:18pm PT
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dream guitar...the only explorer I've had was a knock-off.
let's see your explorers!!
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 21, 2012 - 06:44pm PT
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I don't play "normal" guitars, but they're guitars nonetheless.
Just got this a few months ago, and I suppose it looks a bit like a reverse Explorer:
$200 delivered. My first foray into electric, and I am HOOKED. Now I find myself coveting every pedal known to man. I play it flat, as God intended. My only complaint is that the scoop on the top is designed with a big belly in mind, and I can't really play it too comfortably standing up. It's really tight up against me. Cheapo uke sneaking into the frame was a hand-me-down from a buddy, and I've been amazed at how much I play that thing. So fun on its own, perfect for singing and figuring out songs, and it's a pretty good TV-watching accompaniment too.
These are my usual weapons of mass distraction:
The dobros are both squarenecks. The Rob Ickes Wechter/Scheerhorn sounds sooooooo good and is an amazing value. Really has that Scheerhorn honk, but for a fraction of the price. The Regal in the back was my starter rig, but I hang on to it to mess around with different tunings. Sometimes I actually kinda want that crappy, muted, tinny/scratchy tone for blues, but mostly it just sits back there and waits its turn. I will concede that the Mastertone isn't a guitar at all, but there it sits. The thing is almost as old as I am, but I've had to apply a special flame-retardant lacquer so it doesn't burst ablaze every time I pick it up. Yeeeehaaawww!!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 21, 2012 - 06:58pm PT
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lovely, lovely instruments. thanks for sharing!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Mar 22, 2012 - 12:57am PT
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My new D45 Authentic.
Nice guitar.
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 22, 2012 - 12:59am PT
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I would DIE for a Martin.
more more!!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Mar 22, 2012 - 01:17am PT
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Warbler,
The new D45 is as good or better than anything I've ever played or owned and I've owned a few nice ones.
Totally spectacular and only going to get better with playing.
PB
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john hansen
climber
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Mar 22, 2012 - 02:24am PT
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I have been thinking about getting an electric
Not sure if the world could handle it though,,,
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 22, 2012 - 11:56am PT
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Freakin nice guitar Chief! Waiting for an order I placed for a rosewood/cedar 12 string, should be a few more weeks....can't wait. Enjoy the beauty, she's a keeper
Peace
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Mar 22, 2012 - 12:30pm PT
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I've had quite a few acoustics, but I keep goin back to my old 77 Guild D-25. It's got bottom, unlike most of those spruce top guitars and it just sounds better the older and more beat-up it gets. You gotta play it with medium bronzes to get the full effect, build those callouses!
My favorite electric (got rid of it in 77 - stupid!) was an old Guild SG like this one (photo courtesy rocknrollvintage). Yes, I'm a Guild freak!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 22, 2012 - 05:22pm PT
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how often does Martin use ebony fingerboards?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Mar 22, 2012 - 08:31pm PT
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Yes I bought my D45 from ME and their photos are of my guitar.
BTW, Joe Caruso and the guys ME are great to deal with.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 22, 2012 - 09:17pm PT
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I think Martin uses ebony on the fingerboards on 16 series(select models) and series up of that, such as Standards, Marquis, Vintage, Golden Era, etc. Have a HD-35 with ebony, 000M with rosewood.
Peace
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cowpoke
climber
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Mar 23, 2012 - 04:20pm PT
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Very cool, Chief -- got my mando there ...and had them install the pickup... Have played many of their guitars too but bought used in every case...so far
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Mar 27, 2012 - 03:43pm PT
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Anyone used one of these babies:
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 27, 2012 - 04:06pm PT
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Was watching 'Pawn Stars' last night. Les Paul's wife's (Mary Ford) nephew brings in
her guitar with a bunch of contracts and letters between Les and his agent.
A freaking treasure trove. Their guitar expert was almost in tears as he
got to play the guitar. He said it was easily worth $150K but could go way
higher at an auction. The poor sod had to pay some bills and let it go for
$90K - what a ripoff!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
merced, california
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Mar 27, 2012 - 04:09pm PT
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My left thumb was amputated in 1968. Poor doin's for someone that wanted to play. Or climb thin cracks.
I had a lady friend in Stockton had a Gibson. She tried to teach me some things, but I gave up after figuring I needed bar chords and there was just no way.
We just renewed our correspondence after 42 years. She told me about a fine progam, check it out at littlekidsrock.com. In four years she taught forty kids after school and donated forty guitars to them.
If no big guys help little guys, it's not much of a society. Get involved!
Dare I say "Band together and get involved?" It's easier to do things with help than without.
I remember one day in Topanga Canyon, my brother-in-law Ike and I were installing a pump in the cistern for Keith Carradine, who owns a real nice house amid the oakage. He allowed us in and spoke to us about his guitars, which were all on stands in one room. Thanks, Keith. That was 1983 and an experience to savor.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Mar 27, 2012 - 04:25pm PT
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Main what a rip off indeed.Reminds me of those ads for: buy Gold/Silver on TV.
Sotheby's auction: 50k-100k 20%, anything over 100k 12%
Fritz Brother’s guitars in Mendocino, CA and you cannot go wrong with Seymour Duncan pickups.
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slabbo
Trad climber
fort garland, colo
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Mar 27, 2012 - 06:57pm PT
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A friend of mine was just showing his 1929 Gibson to me-- WOW . I'll put up some pix. I love the imprint "patent 1909"
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 27, 2012 - 07:11pm PT
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A friend of mine was just showing his 1929 Gibson to me-- WOW . I'll put up some pix. I love the imprint "patent 1909"
cant wait.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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They don't or stoped making these in the last 25 years: baseball style Reefer picks but still can get regular oval ones. Just history.
As for the Gibson Maestro Fuzz [FZ-1]tone: going to put it up on e-bay. Will wait to see if the other guy that has his for $600.00 sells.last one went for $500.00.
As Keith Richards would say [used the FZ-1] “(I Can’t Get No)Satisfaction” in 1965
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Nov 22, 2012 - 02:34pm PT
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Check out this electric Mandolin Im just about to finish!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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So get this...
I guy I work with, a brilliant, eccentric physicist, stops by and says he bought YET another guitar and that he's been on a binge recently.
"Come out to my car"
On the walk out he tells me how years ago an ex of his bought him a guitar. He's been toting it around everywhere but never plays it and can't bring himself to sell it because of history and juju.
"I know it's not your style but it's really nice and probably worth some money. So I'm giving it to you and what I want you to do is sell it and find an instrument you really love. You're a good musician and you should have a guitar you really love."
He was tearing up, me too. We're both tripping.
So he opens his car and busts out a Fender hardcase.
Inside is a beautiful translucent teal Strat in mint condition.
I told him it was pretty hard to accept a gift like this and that I'm basically speechless.
He says don't worry- it will benefit him more than me.
We hugged, slapped skin, wiped tears, and laughed.
We were both totally stoked!
So I took it inside and ran the serial numbers.
It's a 2000 American Deluxe Stratocaster, made in Corona.
There is one on ebay just like it for $1400.00.
I need a new guitar, as I've been playing my "beach" guitar- the cheapie I learned on.
I will honor his wish.
So now the search begins....
Never been able to play a $1000 acoustic with the prospect of ACTUALLY buying it!!!
Man, random acts of kindness...
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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A friend that works in a guitar shop says I probably have between 800-1000 in trade on the Strat.
The guy that gave me the guitar is real savvy-like on ebay so we're going to put it up for sale there.
I'd like to have cash in hand to shop with and am certainly thinking used.
He found a sweet Larrivee on ebay, Identical to one he owns and that I've played, for a steal- but I'm haired on buying an instrument I haven't played with my very own hands.
I'm so stoked to have a nice guitar again- it makes me want to play that much more.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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google brah.
Actually, play that f*#ker!
Instruments are meant to be played!
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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acoustic is a hohner 655, but she's showing signs of cold damage on the neck now from one too many winter campfires...and the size is just a little too big to fly with...
main workhorse now is this stylin reissue jag with a majestic bridge and 11 flats on her - she *screams*...
People will come and go, but a nice guitar - now that's the sh#t and the flies upon it...
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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jesus,
a new fender custom shop reissue of a 1960 tele can list for more than 5k:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-custom-shop-paul-weller-masterbuilt-1960-telecaster-custom-relic-electric-guitar
there was a 1960 custom listed on ebay for 15k, but i don't know if the seller got that.
value will depend on condition and details. if you want a quick-and-dirty judgment from knowledgeable folks, i would go over to tdpri and post some pix. if you are in nor cal, jay rosen is probably one of your best bets for an evaluation if you want one for insurance purposes.
this is not one of your normal renter's insurance deals, so i would document it properly and make sure you're covered for it.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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I'm haired on buying an instrument I haven't played with my very own hands.
yeah, it's weird. folks do it all the time, but instruments are so individual.
collings seems to have unusual consistency due partly to the cnc work as well as the strict quality control. but the tariff is high.
the 1k range instruments ive played seem to have huge amounts of variation-- loars, eastmans, guilds, etc. good used non-collectible is definitely your best option, if you can find one suitable.
try not to get too antsy and jump on the first thing you find. and if you've been playing a beater, everything you play is going to seem great at first. play as many examples as you can get your hands on.
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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dammit my phone was eaten by a snow blower and there's no sim card in the old one so I can't post the others - there's a shark guitar, a pink hello kitty strat, an old fernandez native yellow psuedo -tele, the 75 epiphone, the silvertone 1B, a 7 string bass, and some dude's bc rich all about 7 feet from the lappy...
(yeah ekat - and putting some of it back at the moment ;-) )
I keep forgetting most people can't just pick up any instrument they want to and play it...if I could say one thing to every parent out there it would be give your kids music...don't force them, but make it available if they want it...after 40 years of it I can't even begin to fathom what it is like to not have this...
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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jebus sounds like you need to stir that pile of guitars from time to time...;-) I find I go in phases - one gets a bit of play, then another, then another...
ekat there's just a little less of me to love :-)...they took it with parts of the shoulders...all kidding aside since the distal clavical resection on the left arm I can't carry the weight of the jag as long as I would like without it hurting, which just plain sucks...
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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I can't carry the weight of the jag as long as I would like without it hurting, which just plain sucks...
bummer dude. did you try one of those levy's rubberized straps? mine sure helps. ugly, but worked better than even the memory foam jobby i tried.
you could always make a pauwlonia jazzcaster-- might even get it under 6 lbs that way.
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strangeday
Trad climber
Brea ca.
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Dec 4, 2012 - 04:40pm PT
A friend that works in a guitar shop says I probably have between 800-1000 in trade on the Strat.
The guy that gave me the guitar is real savvy-like on ebay so we're going to put it up for sale there.
I'd like to have cash in hand to shop with and am certainly thinking used.
He found a sweet Larrivee on ebay, Identical to one he owns and that I've played, for a steal- but I'm haired on buying an instrument I haven't played with my very own hands.
I'm so stoked to have a nice guitar again- it makes me want to play that much more.
I've had my larrivee for about 15 years now, and it's my main instrument. I've taken it and played it everywhere. For the money, they are one of the better deals out there. Plus Jean and his wife are some of the nicest people I've ever met. They visited Taylor guitars a few times when I was working there, and was always gracious and took time to say no to everyone.
Mine is an older L-10. It started as satin finish, but I polished it out, replaced the bridge pins and tuning keys with ebony, and the bridge and nut with fossilized walrus ivory. Spruce top, and Honduran mahogany back and sides. The Taylor//fishman pre amp I "acquired" while working at Taylor. I paid $800 for it in 1995 or so... I'd hate to think what it would cost to replace now.
Edit: not sure why photos are rotated. Posting from my phone is hard.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nice git there!
I really have no preferences on make. I just want a simple dreadnaught that feels good and sounds great.
I have played "cheap" guitars that I liked more than my buddies' Taylors or Martins.
My last guitar was an "upper end" Epiphone Masterbuilt. Cost about 600 bucks and it sounded and played like a dream. Unfortunately, the bracing was really light and when I moved back to the desert from the beach, the guitar wasn't happy, even though I kept it humidified and cared for it well.
It had a really happy period while it was drying out when it sounded better than it did on the coast.
So a used instument aged in the southwest would be ideal for me.
There's a semi beat old Yairi here in town I think I'll check out.
That homeboy Yairi makes damn sweet guitars.
Good enough for Jerry!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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What's a 1960 telecaster go for? I have my gramp's. I will never sell it, just curious if anybody knows.
Good question.
Depends on the condition.
I checked Gruhn's inventory and he's got a pretty clean 58 listed for $17,500.00 so you could extrapolate that a clean 60 being less but well north of $10k.
I know the old Martin market but not so much electrics.
The whole vintage guitar market slumped with the rest of the economy but electrics and arch tops which had climbed into the stratosphere completely tanked.
It's worth having your guitar appraised by a someone reputable and being sure to insure your treasure.
Gruhn's in Nashville, Larry Wexer in New York would be two good starting points.
Heritage has an awesome instrument insurance program.
Take care of your treasure.
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strangeday
Trad climber
Brea ca.
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Drljefe:
If humidity/dryness is an issue where you life, check out rainsong guitars. They are made of carbon fiber, and while they do sound a little " different" they are legit.
Garrison guitars are similar, but they have a carbon sub frame, with wood on the outside. The carbon carries the string tension, so woods not usually available to guitar builders can be used.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Thanks Locker.
Sounds pretty damn good.
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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^^^^
yes!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 13, 2012 - 10:39pm PT
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eKat.....great post! Thanks
Peace
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Thanks guys. Making effects now also.....
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Mar 31, 2013 - 01:02am PT
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I got to play a few of the nicest guitars I've ever had the privilege of playing, outside of a shop, you know, when you can really open up.
Don't know the models but one was a Collings Maple mini. If you weren't looking at it, only listening, you'd swear it was a jumbo.
The other was a Froggy Bottom. Jeez louise that thing played and sounded like a dream.
Jonesing for a nice instrument now.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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Mar 31, 2013 - 07:51am PT
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ChinChen,that looks like a mxr effect,nice.Whats it sound like?
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Mar 31, 2013 - 08:33am PT
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Jul 23, 2013 - 01:10am PT
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Show me your explorers!
(my next guitar)
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john hansen
climber
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Jul 23, 2013 - 02:48am PT
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I must say I really like my Taylor. It rings for ever and is great for so many songs. Neil Young's After the gold rush is one although we also do Herbie Hancock maiden voyage. I like that one because it is a one finger bar sliding up and down the neck.
Finally getting some understanding of all the scales and stuff.
It is great to play with really good guy's although the goal is still just to have fun.
We have a lot of that..
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Jul 23, 2013 - 04:18am PT
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Wilbeer, it is a Keeley compressor circuit. Sounds like Pink Floyd. Or Phish, depending on how you use it...
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
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Jul 23, 2013 - 08:40am PT
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How do you get one?
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 26, 2015 - 05:44pm PT
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I just got a guitar....check it out.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 26, 2015 - 05:55pm PT
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Carvin valve master. Way more amp than I need, but I like to go big.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Aug 26, 2015 - 06:04pm PT
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Sweet Skully! How about a vid sample of some licks?
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 26, 2015 - 07:22pm PT
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Haha....not so much. I just stuck it up there because eKat was interested. I play well enough to please ME, but I dunno how others would take it. I get some choice looks from the neighbors already.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 27, 2015 - 03:24am PT
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Thanks!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Aug 27, 2015 - 06:56am PT
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I found a Larrivee on Craigslist.
Loving' it.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 27, 2015 - 07:23am PT
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He ain't no doc, silly girl.....he's a "drl".
Nice one, Jefe!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 27, 2015 - 09:28am PT
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I happen to like my "steenking" amplifier. ..100 watts to blow the doors off!
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Aug 27, 2015 - 11:39am PT
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Kevin,
I'm missing something in the you tube share effort.
If you copy the link and paste it into the search, the videos show up.
I'd like to know how to drop the you tube page right into the post but it seems beyond me.
Open to suggestions.
The D45A 1936 is pretty spectacular looking and sounding.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Aug 27, 2015 - 11:44am PT
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Thanks eKat!
I think I fixed that on my post and you did one better!
How the hell do you do that?
And how about that guitar!
Mine ships next week.
PB
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 27, 2015 - 11:49am PT
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Guitars are cool, huh?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Aug 27, 2015 - 11:56am PT
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Thanks again eKat.
I've had the D45A 1942 for about three years now and although it's a wonderful guitar, I prefer the 1-3/4" nut and the original Style 45 snowflakes to the narrower neck and hexes and am making the lateral move to the 1936.
As I sidebar, I was down to the 1937 herringbone and the D45A and was without a utility dread.
Landed an excellent 08 D18A and it's a killer.
For the time being the Martin dread trifecta is complete and this treatment should put my GAS back into remission for a while.
Will report.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Aug 27, 2015 - 04:31pm PT
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Cool little story Kevin. How ya been?
Peace
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chill
climber
between the flat part and the blue wobbly thing
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Aug 27, 2015 - 05:13pm PT
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Aug 27, 2015 - 06:50pm PT
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There's definitely one "Doc" I wish I could play like....
Warbler-
Really nice tone on this Larrivee.
I'm used to dreads and this is an OM, so not as boomy.
But it's a wonderful instrument, even sweeter because I've been playing my cheapo beach git for a few years.
Speaking of amps-
Of course I don't *neeed one....since I only play at home alone but
this is the first guitar I've owned that has a pickup.
I've plugged in at music shops or with friends' rigs and it sure is fun to put a lil sugar on the vocals and guitar.
One small amp I'm looking at has a built in looper, which could help me practice leads and add to the overall Stoney fun factor.
It's the Roland AC33
http://www.rolandus.com/products/ac-33/
Anyone have experience or a preference on acoustic amps?
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chill
climber
between the flat part and the blue wobbly thing
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Aug 27, 2015 - 07:37pm PT
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OK, chill. . . what's up with that lovely classical?
TELL ALL!
It is a Luis Molina Model 35, 2010. I use it to feed a serious Bach obsession.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 27, 2015 - 08:06pm PT
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Sometimes circumstance breathes new life into an old thread, huh?
Digging & groovin', I am...
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john hansen
climber
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Aug 27, 2015 - 09:04pm PT
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I have a Martin from the mid 90's that I played the hell out of for about fifteen years. Always liked the 'big' sound. Got a Taylor about five years ago and mostly play that now but enjoy pulling put the Martin now and then.
I enjoy playing acoustic guitar and would rather plug in to a PA then haul the extra stuff around. I am a singer too so I let other people who are better at electric and leads fill that part.
'A mans got to know his limitations'
Been working through Deacon Blues by Steely Dan the last few weeks, very fun to play and even more fun to sing.
It is good to always keep challenging yourself with new and more complex songs.
Edit: The picture above shows exactly why I play an acoustic guitar.
I love what people can do with all that stuff but never could do it myself.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Aug 28, 2015 - 01:59am PT
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That Vince Gill utube is cool-thanks!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Time for some rock in' with this bad boy
Gibson Es355 in cherry
Susan
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Whoa. That's a gorgeous guitar!
The semi hollow bodies look all Rockabilly to me.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Anybody here into custom wiring for electric guitars?
Fez-Parka mod versus treble bleed? I'm going Fez-Parka this week to make the volume roll-off more useable without impacting tone as much. I've tried treble bleed before, too finicky for capacitor values and sounds tinny and unnatural if you don't get it right. Which I didn't.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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No Lap Steelz in this thread yet. So here are a few...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Dec 23, 2015 - 10:44am PT
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"Tales from the Wildwood."
Quite a pitchman, here, for Wildwood Guitars.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
[Click to View YouTube Video]
"Nice job, Greg."
"Snot all that hard, Mouse."
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/
I haven't seen my buddy, Bruce Hamilton, who used to work at TNF back in the day, since about 1984. He went from a down-filler to the plant's efficiency expert, to VP in charge of production, and he helped to design several geodesic tents, among them their first one, the 3-man Oval Intention, and soon after, the 2-man VE-23 & VE-24.
Together with Jim Shirley, he convinced management to embrace the principles of Bucky Fuller's geometry and all that. I tutored Bruce in the rudiments of rock climbing around 1978/9, but he never did much, not like Jim, with whom I've bagged many a route and summit. Well, not that many summits, but lots of rock routes.
He told me about Bruce's new job. He worked for Yakima in Arcata, the bicycle rack mfr. when I last saw Bruce and Cathy. Since, according to Jim, Bruce and Cathy are bossing the Arcata unit of Wildwood, making wooden guitar bodies.
Bruce admitted long ago to being a potaholic. When TNF set up their plant in Berkeley on Fifth St. in the late sixties, Bruce and others would go up to the roof for lunch and get toasted and listen to CCR practicing downstairs in their adjoining warehouse called Cosmo's Factory.
He and his brother, Randy, owned some Missouri land and leased it to growers in the late seventies. That Ozark Mule was some fine smoke. The first batch sent to them from MO was sent in a decrepit old suitcase on Greyhound and had about ten pounds of buds in it. Soon Randy was sporting a new BIG TV and INTENTS sound system, while Bruce just banked his share. Good old daze.
I hung with Bruce and my first wife Dolores hung with Cathy. They'd do their thing and we went golfing, fishing, & XC skiing. That era culminated in the Hamilton's first child's birth and one year later, our own baby's birth. Things went south for me and my wife in '80, I left the Bay Area, and so lost contact eventually with Bruce. I saw him last at Jim Shirley's wedding in LA, circa '84.
Now Jim's twin daughters are attending college. How time gets by!!
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climber bob
Social climber
maine
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Dec 24, 2015 - 04:54am PT
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Dec 24, 2015 - 07:07am PT
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Nice lookin' stuff C, a little too over the top with the pointy stuff for me. I am kind of looking for a neck-through. No offense, but if I'm paying >$1k for a neck-through, I'm getting a Gibson Firebird, or something else that I can turn around later for what I paid for it.
I do, however have a pristine set of Quarks that have never seen a day of ice (bought them shortly before I moved from Alaska, and I've "retired" from ice climbing ). Also a set of Rambo Comps cramps, some screws, probably a spare set of picks if I go digging. So if you want to work out some kind of trade, hit me up.
Here's a few of my stable:
That strap in the pic was handmade by a friend when I was in grad school, braided out of hemp cord. She must have spent dozens of hours on that, and it looks almost new after 20 years.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Dec 24, 2015 - 08:22am PT
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Right on ECF, your inlay work looks fantastic!
I'm kinda sorta looking for a LP Melody Maker (a dual P-90 MM with the jack in the side rather than face, thin body w/tummy cut, maple cap on a mahog body, maple set-neck). Stupidly passed up a 2014 on CL a couple weeks ago. They're relatively cheap, especially for a USA Gibson, $350-$450 on the used market.
I want that lightness of a SG (some of my LPs weight 10lb) with a little more sizzle from the maple. And almost all the SGs I've played have a funky resonance cancellation thing going on where you get a dead spot on the G string around the 11th or 12th. I don't notice it anymore, but that one note has about half the sustain of others. Go to a guitar shop sometime and play some SGs, you'll find a few, if not all of them, have the same thing.
Good point about scale length etc. That's one reason I'm still after a PRS, want to play on a 25" scale for a bit and see how that treats me. All mine are 24.75, had a loaner strat BITD and couldn't get along with that 25.5 fender scale. Then again, I was playing a lot more open chords and generally lower on the neck back then, these days it's mostly single note soloing and riffing so I might enjoy it more.
Lately I've been playing one of my cheaper things, a 90s korean made Epi Sheraton II from the old Samick factory, more than the ones that cost 3x as much. It's got a really wide flat c-shape 5-piece maple/walnut neck that feels better to me than anything I own.
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chill
climber
between the flat part and the blue wobbly thing
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Dec 24, 2015 - 10:50am PT
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All these electric guitars. Where's the love for nylon and wood and 300 year old music? :)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 24, 2015 - 04:57pm PT
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BOOM!
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EP
Trad climber
Way Out There
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Dec 24, 2015 - 06:46pm PT
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After 33 years, I had my Melody Maker restored by Laurent Brondel. He did a refret, rewired pots and discovered the Humbuckers were PAFs, refinished the neck and headstock, and installed new old style tuners. I bought it my Junior year in high school. Hasn't played in tune for 25 years. Now it is perfect.
http://www.laurentbrondel.com/Site/Pictures/Pictures.html
Laurent builds acoustics and the best Strat style guitars. I have one of each.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Dec 24, 2015 - 08:09pm PT
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^^
What year is your Melody Maker? Something not adding up in what you wrote for me. Actual PAFs were over by '62, patent number sticker pups followed through '66, then T-tops in '67, etc.
Didn't start making MMs with dual humbuckers (they were single coil prior to that) until mid '80s IIRC, and by then it was probably the Bill Lawrence pickups (which are badass and highly sought after today, not as sought as actual PAFs, but coveted nonetheless)
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EP
Trad climber
Way Out There
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Dec 24, 2015 - 09:24pm PT
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When I bought it in '72, the pickups had been added. The stickers show 1965. No matter, it sings.
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