The Guitar Pron Thread

[DougO 5261]

5 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

 

 

 

Wild Turkey is better than both of them, among the big bourbon brands.

 

[tbone_ 14413]

I’m not not doing that

You know you want to, Mr. Scary.

[Deej 77676]

Posted by Austin Vintage Guitars. 2014 R6.

 

[BoomMF 1401]

How much does it cost to remove a Bixby, or Bigsby, or whatever, because you're going to have to factor that in.

 

 

[noharleyyet 2863]

whammy bar pron....

 

[Deej 77676]

1 hour ago, BoomMF said:

How much does it cost to remove a Bixby, or Bigsby, or whatever, because you're going to have to factor that in.

 

 

Nope. Have one without a Bigsby. Need one with. And if I did have to remove it, I own a screwdriver and have spare bridge 

 

[BoomMF 1401]

Joking aside, what possesses a man to seek out a Les Paul, or any guitar, with a Bigsby? Is said man putting together a rockabilly Halloween costume and needs the prop? Do I need to further research a trem system that, when I last used one, was wonky and unreliable, more so than even Fender's archaic (but updated) design?

If this is nostalgia for nostalgia's sake, then never mind - THAT I fully understand and endorse.

Edited October 29, 2019 by BoomMF

[Deej 77676]

They look great, and sometimes you just want a little wiggle.

Plus, that 10 lb Les Paul needs some extra weight.

Edited October 29, 2019 by Deej

[BoomMF 1401]

Before you proceed down this dark path, consider that strapping one of those unholy contraptions to the surface of a gorgeous and innocent Les Paul is considered in many parts of the world to be an affront to nature and rock & roll.

Seriously though, man, those things dominate the aesthetics of smaller guitars. They look almost natural on large bodies guitars, like your grandfather's Gretch, but when they're put on sleek rock machines, they're like POW, FUCKIN BIGSBY IN THE HOUSE! I'm like, shit, stop yelling.

[hullabelew 3730]

I’d give that some consideration.

What are you going to be using this setup for?

Just for a practice space.

[hullabelew 3730]

I’d give that some consideration.

What are you going to be using this setup for?

Just for a practice space.

[tbone_ 14413]

I’d get the Mackies then

[Chad Fuck 18096]

Before you proceed down this dark path, consider that strapping one of those unholy contraptions to the surface of a gorgeous and innocent Les Paul is considered in many parts of the world to be an affront to nature and rock & roll.

Seriously though, man, those things dominate the aesthetics of smaller guitars. They look almost natural on large bodies guitars, like your grandfather's Gretch, but when they're put on sleek rock machines, they're like POW, FUCKIN BIGSBY IN THE HOUSE! I'm like, shit, stop yelling.

You have some very strong opinions about Bigsbys. You get your dick caught in one at some point?

[tbone_ 14413]

You wanna see bastardized? In 1985 I bought this exact combo, alpine white Les Paul custom with a factory Kahler As in, routed out.

 

 

Foolishly sold it. I routinely scour the web for that guitar. It has some recognizable markings. One day, maybe I’ll find it again.

 

[Chad Fuck 18096]

6 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

You wanna see bastardized? In 1985 I bought this exact combo, alpine white Les Paul custom with a factory Kahler



Foolishly sold it. I routinely scour the web for that guitar. It has some recognizable markings. One day, maybe I’ll find it again.

And back around the same time, I wanted to put a Kahler on my 82 LP Custom.  Thank God I didn't do that.  

 

[tbone_ 14413]

I will have you know, however, that our band played S.A.T.O. and the Kahler came in handy on that one.

[Chad Fuck 18096]

Re Bigsby's on LPs:

Good enough for Neil, good enough for me:

Also worked for Keef:

And then there was this guy:

[Chad Fuck 18096]

One more:

[noharleyyet 2863]

...whammys notwithstanding Vai  Jeff Beck makes me wanna cuff my ears. Jeebus Crizzmas, just play. 

But I will watch Tal Winkenfeld play bass for him.

Edited October 29, 2019 by noharleyyet
Correction

[Not that Bob 743]

19 hours ago, noharleyyet said:

whammy bar pron....

 

This is essentially a remake of "Why?" from his first album "The Wham of that Memphis Man". I assume that anyone posting on this thread already owns that album. If not get it today. The voice and fingers were stronger back in 1964. One of the great debts we owe Stevie Ray is that he brought several of his guitar heroes out of obscurity, Lonnie Mack being one. 

[BoomMF 1401]

Re Bigsby's on LPs:
Good enough for Neil, good enough for me:

Also worked for Keef:


And then there was this guy:

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[tbone_ 14413]

I’m neither pro nor anti bigsby, but you know what all those dudes have besides Bigsbys?

Full time guitar techs to keep them in tune.

[noharleyyet 2863]

2 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

I’m neither pro nor anti bigsby, but you know what all those dudes have besides Bigsbys?

Full time guitar techs to keep them in tune.

...blocks

[AnotherUTFan 9959]

Before you proceed down this dark path, consider that strapping one of those unholy contraptions to the surface of a gorgeous and innocent Les Paul is considered in many parts of the world to be an affront to nature and rock & roll.

Seriously though, man, those things dominate the aesthetics of smaller guitars. They look almost natural on large bodies guitars, like your grandfather's Gretch, but when they're put on sleek rock machines, they're like POW, FUCKIN BIGSBY IN THE HOUSE! I'm like, shit, stop yelling.

It's like I dont even know who you are. And your one of those "relic" guitar guys too aren't you?

There is nothing more Rock & Roll than a Bigsby. I have them on 3 guitars and have been considering adding one to my R8 LP.

A relic is just an aesthetic, a Bigsby is sound. A Rock and Roll sound. Nothing sounds like it.

[DougO 5261]

19 hours ago, BoomMF said:

Before you proceed down this dark path...

 

Avatar seems to contradict.

[DougO 5261]

I don't mind the LP bigs so much. But it doesn't seem to work as well with the body contour, as opposed to an SG, as well as the total weight.

Edited October 29, 2019 by DougO

[tbone_ 14413]

Would a Bigsby keep a guitar from being a neck diver?

[BoomMF 1401]

 

 

 

 

It's like I dont even know who you are. And your one of those "relic" guitar guys too aren't you?

 

There is nothing more Rock & Roll than a Bigsby. I have them on 3 guitars and have been considering adding one to my R8 LP.

 

A relic is just an aesthetic, a Bigsby is sound. A Rock and Roll sound. Nothing sounds like it.

I'm an everything guy! And I take exception to your assertion that being in tune is not rock & roll.

 

(I dig Bigsbys, too. But I'd treat them like everyone else in the pics quoted above - a diversion to break the monotony. Like, if I woke up one day with a pressing need to complicate my hobby with uncertainty and whimsical fiddlyness. But, when it's business time, also like the dudes above, I'm picking up a different guitar... Yeah, yeah, Neil Young. A Bigsby is Neil Young af. Have fun finding a pic of him actually using it. Similarly, I'd imagine Jack White would also latch onto a Bigsby too, if only guitars sold at Sears ever had them. He's like Neil, his brand is just as much about being different as it is about music.)

 

It looks like someone, in a fit of anger, bolted a large gardening tool to the side of a Les Paul that's done nothing to deserve such treatment - and what was once classic and perfect is no more.

 

[BoomMF 1401]

Found one!

 

Come on now, be honest, tell me that doesn't look like something his doctor prescribed and Aetna is currently paying for.

 

 

 

[Chad Fuck 18096]

I'm an everything guy! And I take exception to your assertion that being in tune is not rock & roll. 
(I dig Bigsbys, too. But I'd treat them like everyone else in the pics quoted above - a diversion to break the monotony. Like, if I woke up one day with a pressing need to complicate my hobby with uncertainty and whimsical fiddlyness. But, when it's business time, also like the dudes above, I'm picking up a different guitar... Yeah, yeah, Neil Young. A Bigsby is Neil Young af. Have fun finding a pic of him actually using it. Similarly, I'd imagine Jack White would also latch onto a Bigsby too, if only guitars sold at Sears ever had them. He's like Neil, his brand is just as much about being different as it is about music.)
 
It looks like someone, in a fit of anger, bolted a large gardening tool to the side of a Les Paul that's done nothing to deserve such treatment - and what was once classic and perfect is no more.
 

Now you’ve done it. You’ve gone and side eyed Neil. I saw you.

Boooooo. Boo his man.

[Chad Fuck 18096]

I'm an everything guy! And I take exception to your assertion that being in tune is not rock & roll. 
(I dig Bigsbys, too. But I'd treat them like everyone else in the pics quoted above - a diversion to break the monotony. Like, if I woke up one day with a pressing need to complicate my hobby with uncertainty and whimsical fiddlyness. But, when it's business time, also like the dudes above, I'm picking up a different guitar... Yeah, yeah, Neil Young. A Bigsby is Neil Young af. Have fun finding a pic of him actually using it. Similarly, I'd imagine Jack White would also latch onto a Bigsby too, if only guitars sold at Sears ever had them. He's like Neil, his brand is just as much about being different as it is about music.)
 
It looks like someone, in a fit of anger, bolted a large gardening tool to the side of a Les Paul that's done nothing to deserve such treatment - and what was once classic and perfect is no more.
 

Now you’ve done it. You’ve gone and side eyed Neil. I saw you.

Boooooo. Boo his man.

[Buzzrock 15118]

Doesn’t Jack White play EVH Wolfgangs now? Where’s@Brickhorn, he would know.

[BoomMF 1401]

I think he plays St. Vincent signature model, because, you know, gotta accommodate his tits.

[BrickHorn 18426]

26 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

Doesn’t Jack White play EVH Wolfgangs now? Where’s@Brickhorn, he would know.

Wolfgang Suck, imo.

[tbone_ 14413]

I mean, BMF is bringing solid logic I gotta admit.

[Deej 77676]

C'mon. That black LP with a Bigsby isn't sexy as hell? And that little bit of trem it adds?

They aren't meant to bend the shit outta stuff. Use tastefully.

Edited October 30, 2019 by Deej

[Deej 77676]

Who knew Bigsbys were what would turn this thread into the rest of Surly?

[jimmyjazz 46988]

Just wanted to say this has been a helluva thread the last couple of days.  

Somebody needs to start a Spinal Rap genre under the pseudonym "Bigsby Smalls".  (No, I'm not entirely sure how the Bigsby fits in, but roll with it.)

[BoomMF 1401]

Who knew Bigsbys were what would turn this thread into the rest of Surly?

I cant find the proper laughing gif, but just know, I tried to. 

If you are taking this shit seriously, I'll be angry with you. You won't like me when I'm angry. I'll start telling you what I think about Bob Dylan and guitars with thick necks.

 

 

 

[Deej 77676]

I take nothing seriously 

[Buzzrock 15118]

Are you serious about that?

[Deej 77676]

No.

[hullabelew 3730]

I haven't been in a GC in a year or two.  Yesterday I stopped in to test drive some things.  This asshole tried to sell me on those Harbinger PA speakers.  He was touting 'but it has bluetooth, listen how good it sounds."    Every question I asked him, he said, "but bluetooth".    I told him I didn't give a shit about that...how did it sound with real instruments/vocals.  So I picked up an Epi Hummingbird and plugged it in.  Good a HORRIBLE buzz sound on the E and A strings...any fret.  "Well, that guitar just needs a set up".  Nope dude.  That isn't it.  It wouldn't buzz on every single fret up the neck on only those two strings.   He asks another guy.  "It is the tag on the front of the speaker"....nope dude.  I'm not that fucking dumb.  Plus, I can pull that off and show you it isn't.  "Yep...that guitar just needs a set up".  Swap guitars...same problem.   "Your guitars are probably better than those Epis".  

Plug into a Bose all-in-one and then a JBL.  No fucking buzz at all.   (holy fuck did that Bose sound great) "I bet if you get those Harbinger's home, you will love them.  Why don't you buy them.  You have 45 days to return and if you buy the extended........"  See you fuckers.    What a fucking beating that place is.  Went in to buy two JBLs and left with nothing....vowing never to return.  

[tbone_ 14413]

Yep that’s pretty much how it goes. There is one guy at the one near me who is worth a shit. When I have to go I call and make sure he is there. But he only knows pa/keyboard/recording stuff. I don’t even bother with guitar stuff anymore.

[Chad Fuck 18096]

In my search for "Neil Young Bigsby" I came across this, which I thought you all might enjoy:

- Lol.  Then I go look in the comments and they say it's pretty much wrong.  Whatevs.  Fun animation.

Edited October 30, 2019 by Chad Fuck

[hullabelew 3730]

20 hours ago, tbone_ said:

You wanna see bastardized? In 1985 I bought this exact combo, alpine white Les Paul custom with a factory Kahler As in, routed out.

 

 

Foolishly sold it. I routinely scour the web for that guitar. It has some recognizable markings. One day, maybe I’ll find it again.

 

That is my favorite color of any guitar, ever.  It just ages so beautifully.  

[hullabelew 3730]

1 hour ago, tbone_ said:

Yep that’s pretty much how it goes. There is one guy at the one near me who is worth a shit. When I have to go I call and make sure he is there. But he only knows pa/keyboard/recording stuff. I don’t even bother with guitar stuff anymore.

Baboso and I decided long ago that if it is a white man's hobby, the person in the store is generally a condescending asshole.  Bike shop, guitar shop, gun store....most all are staffed by assholes.  

The last time I was in GC, I wanted to play an SG.  I picked one out.  The guy hooks it up to an Orange head and 4x12 cab and starts rocking out.  Then he gets his phone out and shows me a picture of him on a stage from the late 70s, playing in front of a huge Orange stack.  He then plays some more, unplugs the guitar, puts it back on the wall and goes about his day.  

 

[Deej 77676]

The employees feel the same way about the customers.

From a Glassdoor review:

Quote

 pretentious know it all customers are a daily occurrence.

 

[noharleyyet 2863]

Yep, yep, and yep but GC DFW area is arguably the best candy counter in my neck of the woods. 
 

...and they will deal if they sense you’re not a tire kicker. 

[Chad Fuck 18096]

1 hour ago, hullabelew said:

Baboso and I decided long ago that if it is a white man's hobby, the person in the store is generally a condescending asshole.  Bike shop, guitar shop, gun store....most all are staffed by assholes.  

The last time I was in GC, I wanted to play an SG.  I picked one out.  The guy hooks it up to an Orange head and 4x12 cab and starts rocking out.  Then he gets his phone out and shows me a picture of him on a stage from the late 70s, playing in front of a huge Orange stack.  He then plays some more, unplugs the guitar, puts it back on the wall and goes about his day.  

 

There are many who are variations on this theme:

Edited October 30, 2019 by Chad Fuck