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Agree completely about the Tribute series being outstanding VFM. I understand that all the hardware is exactly the same as the US built guitars and they're assembled in the US but the body and neck are made in Indonesia.
May I ask why you're not keen on the MFD pickups? They don't seem to offer that high end glassy shimmer as my MIM Strat or Tokai but then I've got that sound covered. I did seriously contemplate getting a Legacy but it would have been more of the same really.
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks Neil and yes, just a bit : )
I think it's because my first serious guitar was my Tokai, bought when I was a mere strap of a lad aged 18. 34 years later and I've tried lots of other guitars but still prefer that Strat sound, it's just so distinctive and it's an incredibly versatile guitar.
Cheers,
Gary
I don't suppose anyone here can recommend a guitar shop in London can they?
I have a 2008 USA strat which is in serious need of a full set up.
Sounds fantastic but it's a real dog to play.
I use Charlie Chandler in Hampton Wick (Kingston). Can't recommend them highly enough.
Whereabouts in London?
In South London Feline guitars in Croydon is excellent. Does work for names and makes his own highly esteemed pieces too.
Likewise Flame guitars in Sutton.
Cheers,
Neil.
this is my fender strat.
its a made in mexico, just checked from 1992 - 1993 - so it's 25 blinking years old ! ouch.
had a few bits done to it over the years - best thing being adding bare knuckle pickups which was money very well spent
love the way it's aged and all that sentimental nonsense i have for the old thing also.
got some others that i might snap and post soon also but this is the one.
^^^
Nice.
I do like Oly white and maple.
Reminds me of Jimi.
Cheers,
Neil.
I recently picked up an Ibanez RGR420EX which I'll admit I purchased on looks alone (being brought up on 80's metal/rock) but it's actually really nice to play.
My boy has being playing since May last year and although still seven he's outgrown his 3/4 guitar and the old Flying V is awkward to play unless you are standing up. For Christmas we purchased him an Epiphone SG Pro which I got new on eBay for less than £200. Not an exotic guitar by any means but superb value for the money.
As with many kids nowadays he spends time on YouTube and he's set up his own channel for playing the guitar - mainly so he can share with various relatives around the country. His first two efforts are here and even you seasoned players may need some tuition on Long Black Road ;-)
Really good to see your son enjoying it so much. The SG is a good choice too, and your son's about the same size as Angus Young.
One thing that did make me cringe slightly was this; as a general rule, it's not a good idea to drill directly above or below an electrical switch or socket (unless you know exactly where the cables run).
A little sofa shot.
2010 Les Paul Junior, 1996 American Standard Strat, 2014 Les Paul Classic which has been modded to 'standard' spec. It has a JB in the bridge and the PCB gubbins have been replaced by a traditional wiring loom with CTS pots.
The Junior has a really nice dark fretboard, I have been advised that it might well be ebony (as a special run in 2010) but i'm not 100% sure on that.
You must be very proud of your boy Benny. Tell him I enjoyed his lesson.
I do find using an angled plug on a Gibson at the guitar can stop catching it on the sofa etc.
Cheers,
Neil.
Back into guitar playing, sore fingers etc etc, so I start looking around the internet at guitar stuff and chance upon harp guitars. As if it's not already hard enough............. ;-)
F.T.F.A.
This was my last 'buying weakness'; don't let people persuade you that standards are dropping, just not true! This LP Supreme looks and plays beautifully; note it has standard tuners and zero fret.
Paultje.
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Just added this one - Fender Strat "Big Block" - named for the block inlays in lieu of the usual dots. HSS configuration and a single tone control instead of the usual two. Produced in 2005 and probably around 250 or so made (in Mexico). A bit more muscular looking than the average Strat and similar to the LE Iron Maiden version.
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Photobucket are charging for third party hosting now apparently I've just swapped to postimage so hopefully OK now?
Yeah, no Buddy Holly or 50s pastel shades here
(The photobucket thing has only recently happened I believe - http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...otobucket-p500 )
Nice
It's funny how the same model can look so different.
Betcha no-one else has one of these!
Original Burns Steer. Jim Burns signature scratched/engraved on the neck plate. Said to have been only 40 made. And bought for half the price of a new American Strat.
(Foam insert needs replacing; it's gone off. The guitar is heavy enough and in the flight case it's horrendous!)
^^^
Never seen one before David.
Is it a cross between a spanish acoustic and an electric?
Is it fully hollow?
Cheers,
Neil.
Not sure what the construction is but it is basically solid body with a small chamber. I have no idea if that was just a design feature but it's certainly not acoustic (although I have seen it referred optimistically to as semi-acoustic). I'm not an expert but Jim Burns was a flawed genius who enjoyed some success in the 1960s and I think this model came out as the Burns name was being resurrected briefly in the late 70's/early 80's.
The repro is described here http://www.burnsguitars.com/steer.php as having "two body cavities" but those weigh about the same as a solid body guitar and, as I said, my original weighs a ton!
The neck feels massive so it's not particularly playable for me. Still, a little bit of British guitar history.
This is a rather more recognisable Burns - the Flyte! Concorde inspired, allegedly.
The model used occasionally by Marc Bolan and more rarely by Dave Hill of Slade.
http://www.hendrixguitars.com/Va484.htm
Got this yesterday, a Godin Kingpin. Always fancied an archtop for my attempts at jazz and blues playing. Early days but so far I'm impressed, sounds good acoustically (not plugged it in yet) and stays in tune well. I might lower the action a tad over the weekend but it's not as difficult to play as I'd imagined. Needs a decent set of flatwound strings as you tend to slide rather than bend.
I love the oiled finish of the body
Looking forward to getting to grips with it a bit more over the weekend.
Cheers,
Gary
Ooooh, that's lovely Gary - you old jazzer .
Looks like a Gibson ES 125 which is a good thing.
The finish is gorgeous.
Cheers,
Neil.
Thanks mate
And you're right it's obviously heavily influenced by the ES 125, even the shape on the bridge.
It comes in a natural colour too, which I really like, but then this one came up on ebay at less than half the RRP. In hindsight I think I prefer the cognac sunburst colour of my example. Comes in a substantial but lightweight case too, a kind of compressed polystyrene with a nylon outer.
Cheers,
Gary