December 13, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, jimmyjazz said: Somebody buying Christmas presents? Yes I understand Christmas presents. But still... inflatable canoes, in December. Granted it's night there, but the current temperature is 29°. Can't pay me enough to go canoeing in 29° temperatures.
December 13, 20214 yr PSA - when some knucklehead is standing up in your bar or party attempting to crank out songs on his guitar, please wait until between songs to try to shake hands, fist bump, and/or start a conversations. Mid song is challenging to accomplish any of these acts - because, you know, he doesn’t have any free body parts at the moment to use to interact with you.It’s all good but it really makes you wonder sometimes.
December 13, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Buzzrock said: I can’t even play and talk at the same time. Buying more guitars helps with that
December 14, 20214 yr Buying more guitars helps with that Pay attention people. ^This is how you do this thread.
December 14, 20214 yr Thoughts on this? It’s not all original, but priced about $1500-$2000 under what an all original late 60s Gibson ES-330 would cost. https://reverb.com/item/47769285-vintage-1966-1967-gibson-es-330tdc-killer-player-original-finish-no-breaks-es-330-es330tdc?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=47769285
December 14, 20214 yr This Tele is rather nice. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-player-telecaster-plus-top-maple-fingerboard-limited-edition-electric-guitar Fender Player Telecaster Plus Top Maple Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Blue Burst 829.99699.99 $699
December 14, 20214 yr Thoughts on this? It’s not all original, but priced about $1500-$2000 under what an all original late 60s Gibson ES-330 would cost.https://reverb.com/item/47769285-vintage-1966-1967-gibson-es-330tdc-killer-player-original-finish-no-breaks-es-330-es330tdc?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=47769285 Doesn’t have the original pups or tuners. That’s why it’s priced that way. That said, it’s a stellar player. Fact is, you may even have a better playing guitar than an all original with the tuner pup upgrades.
December 14, 20214 yr Personally I’d rather have a modded one because they are cheaper. I get the nostalgia, but I’ve modded every guitar I’ve ever owned to suit my tastes/needs.
December 14, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, Paul Wesley said: Would 32 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said: Doesn’t have the original pups or tuners. That’s why it’s priced that way. That said, it’s a stellar player. Fact is, you may even have a better playing guitar than an all original with the tuner pup upgrades. Thanks. Would the fret wear they show in the pics scare you off? Worst case scenario, I could get it refretted, I guess, and factor that into a worst-case cost.
December 14, 20214 yr 11 hours ago, Goredho said: Thoughts on this? It’s not all original, but priced about $1500-$2000 under what an all original late 60s Gibson ES-330 would cost. https://reverb.com/item/47769285-vintage-1966-1967-gibson-es-330tdc-killer-player-original-finish-no-breaks-es-330-es330tdc?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=47769285 One more time for old time's sake...like a class reunion tryst? Oh, and I like the mod'd ones...
December 14, 20214 yr Sold! Let us know when it arrives Goredho Edited December 14, 20214 yr by topochico spelling
December 14, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, topochico said: Sold! Let us know when it arrives Gordeho Damn...that was quick.
December 14, 20214 yr Just now, hullabelew said: Damn...that was quick. Yeah, I followed the link. Went to look up the seller to see how reliable they were. Back to the sale listing, and gone. Hopefully Goredho has a tracking number for us soon.
December 14, 20214 yr Called my guitar tech, he let me know a cost to refret, still a good deal so I pulled the trigger.
December 14, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Goredho said: Called my guitar tech, he let me know a cost to refret, still a good deal so I pulled the trigger. Must be nice to have a guitar tech on call at 0700 MST. Way to humblebrag there pal.
December 14, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, noharleyyet said: One more time for old time's sake...like a class reunion tryst? Oh, and I like the mod'd ones... Lol, more or less. I bought the 2018 es-330 for $1800. Sold for $2200. Then they shut down the Memphis factory and that became the last ES-330s made (at least to this point and ever from Memphis). Now they are selling for up to $3500. I don’t see how I can lose paying a few hundred more for this. So there is both heart and head involved here. 1 hour ago, topochico said: Must be nice to have a guitar tech on call at 0700 MST. Way to humblebrag there pal. He’s just down the road and a friend first. Edited December 14, 20214 yr by Goredho
December 14, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, tbone_ said: Personally I’d rather have a modded one because they are cheaper. I get the nostalgia, but I’ve modded every guitar I’ve ever owned to suit my tastes/needs. Exactly this. I would feel bad knocking the originality off it. But if someone has already done that, then I'm in my wheelhouse. I can feel free to mod (within reason - no saws or drills please) without further damaging the value. Vintage original is a certain kind of collector, while player vintage is another. I'm firmly in the second.
December 14, 20214 yr Called my guitar tech, he let me know a cost to refret, still a good deal so I pulled the trigger.Feels to be back on this board after a long absence. Congrats on the 330! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
December 14, 20214 yr 10 hours ago, DougO said: This Tele is rather nice. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-player-telecaster-plus-top-maple-fingerboard-limited-edition-electric-guitar Fender Player Telecaster Plus Top Maple Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Blue Burst It looks good, but I am saving up for a Surlycaster......
December 14, 20214 yr Popular Post Scheduled delivery: Wednesday, 12/15/2021 by end of day IN TRANSIT Arrived at FedEx location NASHVILLE, TN Merry Christmas to me.
December 14, 20214 yr 10 minutes ago, topochico said: Scheduled delivery: Wednesday, 12/15/2021 by end of day IN TRANSIT Arrived at FedEx location NASHVILLE, TN Merry Christmas to me. Oh hell yes! Deets?
December 14, 20214 yr 46 minutes ago, Deej said: My money is on Goredho moving on to another new guitar by New Year's Day/ I guess I am kind of a lecherous guitar slut!
December 14, 20214 yr P-bass style with Lollar Thunderbird pickups. I wanted a T-bird, but just hated the ergonomics. Of course, right after I ordered this in April, Gibson released the non-reverse T-bird with a thicker neck, better ergonomics and a nicer set of pickups...... I have decided that I am never going to custom order again. This has been a long wait and a pain in the ass at times. It has already had to be repainted once because they put the wrong nitro lacquer on it. It may go back again after I receive it. This was supposed to be Daphne Blue, but it looks like Sonic blue in the pics. Shop has been good with being willing to make things right and are willing to repaint to a true Daphne if it is lighter than I was looking for. They are nice guys and build great guitars and basses, but have dropped the ball a couple of times with the finish unfortunately. I hope the camera just washed out the images, we will see tomorrow.
December 14, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Goredho said: Called my guitar tech, he let me know a cost to refret, still a good deal so I pulled the trigger. Did you tell all the other gals you were crop dusting they were SOL? ; )....congrats, that thing's gonna growl.
December 14, 20214 yr Author 1 hour ago, topochico said: P-bass style with Lollar Thunderbird pickups. I wanted a T-bird, but just hated the ergonomics. Of course, right after I ordered this in April, Gibson released the non-reverse T-bird with a thicker neck, better ergonomics and a nicer set of pickups...... I have decided that I am never going to custom order again. This has been a long wait and a pain in the ass at times. It has already had to be repainted once because they put the wrong nitro lacquer on it. It may go back again after I receive it. This was supposed to be Daphne Blue, but it looks like Sonic blue in the pics. Shop has been good with being willing to make things right and are willing to repaint to a true Daphne if it is lighter than I was looking for. They are nice guys and build great guitars and basses, but have dropped the ball a couple of times with the finish unfortunately. I hope the camera just washed out the images, we will see tomorrow. 1) still looks great, hopefully it's the right color in the true light of day 2) guitar mill? I get not wanting to complain publicly, I have been thinking for a while about resurrecting my p bass with a new body and part of what I had been thinking was those guys + nitro + tahitian coral. If they aren't really able to get the color down that might make me rethink a bit On 12/12/2021 at 6:54 PM, Superhero said: It’s sold. But wasn’t me. True story. Some asshole hacked my credit card today and I had to get it cancelled. Hopefully the replacement card will show up before we head to Vancouver. Who the fuck in North Carolina orders 2 inflatable canoes at this time of year? I blame this on global warming.
December 14, 20214 yr 55 minutes ago, Celery Man said: 1) still looks great, hopefully it's the right color in the true light of day 2) guitar mill? I get not wanting to complain publicly, I have been thinking for a while about resurrecting my p bass with a new body and part of what I had been thinking was those guys + nitro + tahitian coral. If they aren't really able to get the color down that might make me rethink a bit Not guitar mill. It's similar company that builds Fender and Gibsonish style guitars and basses. They will sell bodies but most of their business is complete guitars. They also do refinishes, repairs etc if desired. They actually make everything in house (bodes, necks, many of their pickups are wound in house unless otherwise specified like my Lollars) Without having the bass in hand, I hate to name them publicly. Things may be great when I get it. They have a really good reputation. They also have been totally willing to repaint it and have said multiple times that they will do whatever to have me be 100% satisfied. So, while frustrating, I know they will address it if necessary. Feel free to PM me for more details. Once I get things sorted out, I will be more forthcoming. I just hate to complain publicly about something that may not even be an issue. This was the color I was shooting for. Edited December 14, 20214 yr by topochico
December 14, 20214 yr On 12/10/2021 at 12:23 PM, Superhero said: Someone talk me out of getting this. https://reverb.com/item/47224809-gibson-les-paul-classic-2019-honeyburst?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Watcher-Price-Drop-Email&utm_term=Email I still need to sell the G&L. But I GUESS I can sell it later right? Gibson Demo Shop has a lot of really nice stuff up on Reverb right nowhttps://reverb.com/item/47531156-gibson-les-paul-classic-honeyburst-modified
December 15, 20214 yr I stumbled on a used Michael Kelly tele in a shop recently. I've long considered buying one but never talked to anyone who played one. This goes for $459.....the used one was $349. Good enough...very little wear on it...good looking but different enough. Then I picked it up. I have never played any guitar with a worse fret job. I'm pretty sure if you played it long enough, you would cut your hand to shreds. I would probably opt for wearing work gloves. I've put up miles and miles of barbed wire fence in my youth and that is the only thing I would compare this to. The neck also had a very bizarre shape to it and no heft at all. Additionally, even though this one attached between the 17th & 18th fret (my tele is at the 17th) it felt like the neck was about 3" longer No idea what it sounded like thru an amp. I put it back on the rack before I had go to urgent care for stiches. Where the fuck is our new ES 330?
December 15, 20214 yr On 12/14/2021 at 11:02 AM, Goredho said: I guess I am kind of a lecherous guitar slut!
December 16, 20214 yr Congrats Goredho...the best thing about that glorious bastage is that you know how to make it sound as good as it looks and specs....
December 16, 20214 yr 15 minutes ago, noharleyyet said: Congrats Goredho...the best thing about that glorious bastage is that you know how to make it sound as good as it looks and specs.... I was going to say the best thing about it is that I don’t have to worry about the Murphy Labs reliced finish flaking off like dandruff. Thanks for the compliment tho!
December 16, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Deej said: Let us know when the McCartney bass arrives. You can keep tabs on its tracking here: 1Z599V550303883642
December 17, 20214 yr 18 hours ago, Deej said: Let us know when the McCartney bass arrives. Speaking of Paul's bass, watching one of Paul's interviews on the other threads lead me down a lost Hofner wormhole. Enjoy. https://www.hofner.com/lost-bass
December 17, 20214 yr And in other news, the other guitar player in our band who has his own online shop (https://reverb.com/shop/zgs-vintage-guitars) is selling this gem. I know there are a lot of G&L fans here, and a lot of Longhorn fans, so I thought I'd post this. I've played alongside this one on stage for years, but it's always been babied. A very nice sparkle orange with cream binding and all the Tele bite you could ask for. A really sweet guitar, I hate to see him sell it, but that's on him. Hopefully it finds an appreciative new home:
December 17, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, jimmyjazz said: I'm not a fan of binding on Teles, but that's a really nice looking guitar. Say it ain’t so…. I offer you my American tele
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