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Guitar players corner!
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This PRS-shaped object is named Conquest and had been made in China around 2006 by order of Russian luthier-turned-businessman Ivan Kazakov. Somehow this guitar found it's way to some eastern Ukrainian city, where I've bought it last year for $160.
It had three pots (VVT). I've changed volume pots to stacked (V+T), and replaced tone pot with Gibson-style switch.
Isn't that so smokers have a place for their cigarette while playing?
That's moved from the headstock?
I think the hole in the PRS bridge is for an incense stick. I don't recall who it was but there is/was a guitarist who would place an incense stick on his headstock, light it, and start his concert. When the stick burned out, he ended the show.
Payday must've been a lucky day for me. Last Friday I purchased a slightly modified redburst Peavey T-60 for $31 more than I paid for my T-40 bass + a professional setup and hardware swap ($690) which is low for the current market of these guitars with uncommon finishes. It also comes with the OHC so that is another bonus.
I won't know the full story until it arrives Saturday (it's going to need a good dusting for starters) but I'll take that slight win.
I won't know the full story until it arrives Saturday (it's going to need a good dusting for starters) but I'll take that slight win.
I would imagine that’s for a whammy bar, if the bridge was attached to a spring assembly. Otherwise, haven’t all the smokers died off?
I played guitar for a few years before bass, but even though I immediately felt more comfortable on bass, I sometimes played guitar in bands for a few more years. I haven't played guitar on stage for almost 30 years, but I play frequently at home, and do almost all of my writing on guitar. For much of this, I use the open G tuning Keith Richards uses. I occasionally play guitar at jam sessions, and in recent years I've come close to playing guitar in a couple of bands, but both projects fizzled.
Gear-wise, I have a 2015 G&L USA Comanche, 2004 Am. Series Strat (with Lace Sensor Hot Golds), and Fender Deluxe Reverb Tone-Master amp. The Strat is among my most prized possessions. It's an exceptionally good sample of the breed, and the Lace pickups are amazing. The Comanche is fantastic too, but I'm considering selling it to get a more traditional HSS Strat-type, probably a G&L Legacy. I bought the Tone-Master amp last year, and while it's perfect for playing at home, I'm not sure how it would do at gig volumes.
My dad recently gave me his 1949 Gibson archtop, which he played in high school and college, and which I used for my first year of guitar lessons--hence the scratches! He also had a DeArmond pickup, which didn't work, so I've sent it to Tom Brantley for restoration. With that, it should be a roots-rock monster, and I can't wait to plug it in. The neck has great playability, and it sounds good acoustically.
Gear-wise, I have a 2015 G&L USA Comanche, 2004 Am. Series Strat (with Lace Sensor Hot Golds), and Fender Deluxe Reverb Tone-Master amp. The Strat is among my most prized possessions. It's an exceptionally good sample of the breed, and the Lace pickups are amazing. The Comanche is fantastic too, but I'm considering selling it to get a more traditional HSS Strat-type, probably a G&L Legacy. I bought the Tone-Master amp last year, and while it's perfect for playing at home, I'm not sure how it would do at gig volumes.
My dad recently gave me his 1949 Gibson archtop, which he played in high school and college, and which I used for my first year of guitar lessons--hence the scratches! He also had a DeArmond pickup, which didn't work, so I've sent it to Tom Brantley for restoration. With that, it should be a roots-rock monster, and I can't wait to plug it in. The neck has great playability, and it sounds good acoustically.
I picked up this Breedlove acoustic not long ago. Guitar and HSC for $200. It’s a concert size so a little different from the dreadnaught that I’m used to. It sounds and plays really nice.
I was hoping to share a NBD thread for my birthday, but since my new Lakland is delayed until Christmas, I had to go buy a guitar for my birthday. Only change I made was to have an ebony bridge carved to replace the Tune-O-Matic. I love archtops! (and yes, I'm a crazy person)
What a beautiful instrument. Thanks for sharing. I just ruined my keyboard by drooling all over it.
I played bass first (since 2000) but picked up acoustic and uke around 2007. Mostly hummin n strummin, and a lil bluegrass pickin. Had my Seagull (by Godin) for over 10 years now:
Got a Squier Telecaster for Xmas last year and started some online lessons*. Played through my Rumble 25 and eventually got a Champion 20 this summer. I wanted the Blues Jr, but for my needs (budget, headphones, aux in) this thing is perfect and the modeling is pretty good:
Early Xmas this year is an Ibanez semi hollow. I love this guitar! Just suits me perfectly, ergonomically and sonically:
GASing for a proper tube amp. I still think about getting the Blues Jr, but I’ll probably just watch the local classifieds and see what comes up. Peavey and Laney makes good amps. Burgera makes a cool looking 5 watt amp
Practice corner; 2/3 of my main axes are guitars!
* went with Active Melody and I love it. Happy to expand if anyone is interested!
Got a Squier Telecaster for Xmas last year and started some online lessons*. Played through my Rumble 25 and eventually got a Champion 20 this summer. I wanted the Blues Jr, but for my needs (budget, headphones, aux in) this thing is perfect and the modeling is pretty good:
Early Xmas this year is an Ibanez semi hollow. I love this guitar! Just suits me perfectly, ergonomically and sonically:
GASing for a proper tube amp. I still think about getting the Blues Jr, but I’ll probably just watch the local classifieds and see what comes up. Peavey and Laney makes good amps. Burgera makes a cool looking 5 watt amp
Practice corner; 2/3 of my main axes are guitars!
* went with Active Melody and I love it. Happy to expand if anyone is interested!
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I am shopping for my first new flattop steel-string acoustic guitar in almost 50 years. I haven't even owned a flattop steel-string acoustic guitar in probably 45 years, just electric guitars (and basses obviously)... but it's time to get my sit-around-the-campfire-pickin'-and-a-strummin'-folk-songs hat on once again.
I've visited a couple local (non-Big Box) music stores and I think I have it narrowed down to one of two instruments. Which, sadly, are not both available at the same store, so I can't do a quick side-by-side comparison. One of them is a Martin GPC-13E, and the other is a Yamaha A5RVN. (Links courtesy of a Big Box music store.)
They're probably more similar than different. Price is a wash. I like that the Martin has fully sealed closed-gear tuning machines, and the Zircote back & sides are gorgeous and distinctive; I like that the Yamaha has a genuine ebony fingerboard and comes with a hardshell case.
I can't decide whether the fact that they both have fairly sophisticated electronics is a plus or a minus: On the one hand, I probably would make use of an amplified acoustic eventually. On the other hand, since my primary use in the short term is for unamplified playing, I wonder if I could get a better sounding instrument for the same money, or an as-good sounding instrument for less money, if I forgo electronics? They both sound wonderful acoustically (which is why they're the two that made the short list), and I haven't even bothered listening to their electronics.
So, a coin-toss? Any insights into which of these two models might be preferable, or which one you might lean towards? Thanks.
I've visited a couple local (non-Big Box) music stores and I think I have it narrowed down to one of two instruments. Which, sadly, are not both available at the same store, so I can't do a quick side-by-side comparison. One of them is a Martin GPC-13E, and the other is a Yamaha A5RVN. (Links courtesy of a Big Box music store.)
They're probably more similar than different. Price is a wash. I like that the Martin has fully sealed closed-gear tuning machines, and the Zircote back & sides are gorgeous and distinctive; I like that the Yamaha has a genuine ebony fingerboard and comes with a hardshell case.
I can't decide whether the fact that they both have fairly sophisticated electronics is a plus or a minus: On the one hand, I probably would make use of an amplified acoustic eventually. On the other hand, since my primary use in the short term is for unamplified playing, I wonder if I could get a better sounding instrument for the same money, or an as-good sounding instrument for less money, if I forgo electronics? They both sound wonderful acoustically (which is why they're the two that made the short list), and I haven't even bothered listening to their electronics.
So, a coin-toss? Any insights into which of these two models might be preferable, or which one you might lean towards? Thanks.
I put D'Addario Folk Nylon.... 80/20 Bronze & Black Nylon on it. Good call, thanks!
That oughta work fine, James. I hope she enjoys it and sticks with it. Good luck.
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I recently played the Martin, and thought it was a very nice guitar. Looking at the photos of the two guitars in question, I like that the Yamaha comes with a hardshell case (I greatly prefer those, especially for an acoustic guitar). I have not checked out the Yamaha so no comments available on that one regarding anything other than the HSC.
Newest acquisition. 2021 Fender Player Stratocaster with Fishman Triple Play MIDI controller. Behind is my 2015 American Standard Jaguar. Quite the pair.
I’m just starting to check out a few acoustic guitars. I’ve got a birthday coming in January so going to spoil myself - a little.
I’ll spend a bit of time auditioning necks. I’m still in the early stages of learning but want to lash out a bit after the last couple of years of staying home.
I’ll spend a bit of time auditioning necks. I’m still in the early stages of learning but want to lash out a bit after the last couple of years of staying home.
