The Guitar Pron Thread

[tbone_ 14106]

That’s cool.

[Buzzrock 14902]

NGD. Changed my mind on the P90.... For now. For $300, hard to pass this up.

Yes! That is super cool. Congrats on NGD. FWIW I think the buckers make that guitar much better looking than the P90s do.

[Chad Fuck 17658]

For that price, you could get one of each and still be good.

[hullabelew 3723]

I'm just amazed at how good this thing plays and how great it sounds.

[tbone_ 14106]

https://www.musicradar.com/features/the-cults-billy-duffy-do-you-really-want-to-go-to-your-grave-having-never-owned-a-gretsch-it-should-be-on-the-bucket-list

[AnotherUTFan 9728]

Nice piece. Some very descriptive stuff in there on playing a big bodied Gretsch. Pretty accurate too. They are different for sure. Makes me wanna dig up my orange one.

[jimmyjazz 45880]

On 11/3/2019 at 9:21 AM, Chad Fuck said:

For that price, you could get one of each and still be good.

Now this man, this man is working with a full deck of cards.

[Buzzrock 14902]

https://www.musicradar.com/features/the-cults-billy-duffy-do-you-really-want-to-go-to-your-grave-having-never-owned-a-gretsch-it-should-be-on-the-bucket-list

It’s a fair question.

[Chad Fuck 17658]

Now this man, this man is working with a full deck of cards.

I was hoping Hulla would bite off on it. But he’s probably too busy playing his new guitar.

[hullabelew 3723]

10 hours ago, Chad Fuck said:

I was hoping Hulla would bite off on it. But he’s probably too busy playing his new guitar.

Hey...the day isn't over yet.  

 

[Chad Fuck 17658]

Hey...the day isn't over yet.  
 

That’s the spirit!

[Deej 76752]

New from Fender. Got to come up with new products to keep people buying.

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-unveils-the-electric-guitar-design-of-the-future-with-fast-playing-american-ultra-series

[tbone_ 14106]

I’d like to play a couple of those.

[Deej 76752]

[jimmyjazz 45880]

I'll not hold my breath for a "noiseless" pickup that doesn't sound like ass.

[tbone_ 14106]

That green strat needs a mots pickguard in the worst way.

[jimmyjazz 45880]

21 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

That green strat needs a mots pickguard in the worst way.

Yes, but this is true of all painted/monochrome Strats.  I don't know why Fender insists on white pickguards.

[Buzzrock 14902]

Yes, but this is true of all painted/monochrome Strats.  I don't know why Fender insists on white pickguards.

Well, not *all*

[hullabelew 3723]

The Arctic Pearl Tele is interesting looking. 

[jimmyjazz 45880]

1 hour ago, Buzzrock said:

Well, not *all*

 

I'd still argue it would look better with mother of toilet seat over pure white.

[Chad Fuck 17658]

I'll not hold my breath for a "noiseless" pickup that doesn't sound like ass.

The noiseless pups on my Jazz have been pleasantly surprising.

[noharleyyet 2838]

13 hours ago, Deej said:

New from Fender. Got to come up with new products to keep people buying.

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-unveils-the-electric-guitar-design-of-the-future-with-fast-playing-american-ultra-series

*fast playing

[tbone_ 14106]

Where can one find that awesome green strat for sale? I spent 30 seconds on their website and didn’t see that color available.

[noharleyyet 2838]

4 hours ago, hullabelew said:

The Arctic Pearl Tele is interesting looking. 

...like the neck joint scallop

[Foggy Notion 1202]

1 hour ago, tbone_ said:

Where can one find that awesome green strat for sale? I spent 30 seconds on their website and didn’t see that color available.

Is this the same guitar? If so, it’s a Fender Special Run so you won’t see it on Fender’s site. It looks a little lighter in the pics at the link below. 

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/listing/fender-fsr-player-stratocaster-electron-green-pre-order/27735624

[Deej 76752]

2 hours ago, tbone_ said:

Where can one find that awesome green strat for sale? I spent 30 seconds on their website and didn’t see that color available.

If it's that electric lime green one, it's at Austin Vintage Guitars. They Instagrammed that pic yesterday. 

Edited November 6, 2019 by Deej

[DougO 5243]

If anybody is gonna be cruising through Temple, I saw this really nice looking Epi Les Paul on sale for a very nice price, $215 as of mid October, according to the tag. This is a 2007 G400, neck thru body, grover tuners. Looked near mint, really pretty, action was shit but I think it just needs a good setup. I ain't gonna do it after recently getting a similar Les Paul in black not long ago for $60.

 

 

 

[DougO 5243]

At least not now, I ain't. In a couple of months if it's still there...

[Deej 76752]

Not if it means visiting Temple.

And shouldn't a G400 be an SG?

Edited November 7, 2019 by Deej

[hullabelew 3723]

Ok boys. Got an offer on an even up swap for my Les Paul. I was going to sell it, buy a better PA for our practice space then pic up a new guitar......prob a Mex Strat or Gretsch. Then this dude offers this guitar on an even trade.

 

WWAD. (What Would Assholes Do)

Oh, it also has a $200 Tsa Fender case.

 

[hullabelew 3723]

I've never played a compound radius before.  Thoughts?

[Chad Fuck 17658]

I've never played a compound radius before.  Thoughts?

Once you’ve played compound radius you’ll never go back. So much better on the higher notes. Easier to bend, etc.

Good looking guitar.

[hullabelew 3723]

2 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Double post

 

Edited November 7, 2019 by hullabelew

[hullabelew 3723]

Just now, Chad Fuck said:

Once you’ve played compound radius you’ll never go back. So much better on the higher notes. Easier to bend, etc.

Good looking guitar.

Dammit.  I knew I was coming to the wrong place.  You guys are supposed to talk me out of it.   I knew better.  

Hell, I figure I can sell the case for what it's worth and swap the guitar later if I don't like it.  

[Bogeywon 2519]

wayne at Sweetwater knows I want a gold top so he sent me this demo. Has some scratches on back that I can’t even see. Thoughts?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPS5PGTNH--gibson-les-paul-standard-50s-gold-top?cond=LPS5PGTNHd10

[noharleyyet 2838]

...hulla and bogey

via Imgflip Meme Generator

Edited November 7, 2019 by noharleyyet

[Goredho 17394]

Trade a guitar that’s not for you for one that might be and that can be sold for roughly the same amount as the original guitar if not?

[Goredho 17394]

46 minutes ago, Bogeywon said:

wayne at Sweetwater knows I want a gold top so he sent me this demo. Has some scratches on back that I can’t even see. Thoughts?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPS5PGTNH--gibson-les-paul-standard-50s-gold-top?cond=LPS5PGTNHd10

The standard 60’s I bought right after Deej got his was a Sweetwater demo.  Had been returned for a scratch I could not see without magnification.  I’ve already put more significant wear on it during the 3 months or so that I’ve owned it.

So I got an essentially brand new guitar at a used price point and couldn’t be happier.  Your rep should be offering you less than what is listed on their website for the demo, at least that’s how it worked out for me.  I can PM you the percentage discount vs new price if you want to see how good a deal they are offering you.

Edit:  for reference.  They were very up front about it being a return, why and included pics of the blemishes.

Edited November 7, 2019 by Goredho

[hullabelew 3723]

A buddy had Noiseless pickups in his Strat and they were horrible, but this was the first generation ones.  Anyone heard the 4th generation pickups?

 

[tbone_ 14106]

Hulla your les Paul is a better guitar than that strat imo. And I love strats.

 

Also, I have a compound radius necks in two guitars. I like them. But not near as well as my regular old strat, tele, and Les Paul necks, all of which have had big ass frets installed. Big frets are better for bending than a flat radius imo. But ymmv.

 

 

 

[Deej 76752]

1 hour ago, Bogeywon said:

wayne at Sweetwater knows I want a gold top so he sent me this demo. Has some scratches on back that I can’t even see. Thoughts?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPS5PGTNH--gibson-les-paul-standard-50s-gold-top?cond=LPS5PGTNHd10

Sweetwater reps are such pushers.

Gold tops need P90's, IMO. 

[noharleyyet 2838]

2 minutes ago, Deej said:

Sweetwater reps are such pushers.

Gold tops need P90's, IMO. 

Ah...good point but the buckers are not much less glorious.

"In sales terminology, a whale is pretty much just what it sounds like – it's a prospect that's at least 10 times larger than your average sale. ..." 

[Deej 76752]

4 minutes ago, noharleyyet said:

Ah...good point but the buckers are not much less glorious.

 

It's all about the look of them on a gold top. I'm sure the buckers sound fine. 

[jimmyjazz 45880]

I'm with tbone, I wouldn't do it.  You're trading down.  At the very least have him throw in some cash.

[hullabelew 3723]

4 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

I'm with tbone, I wouldn't do it.  You're trading down.  At the very least have him throw in some cash.

I'm kind of going along with you two dudes.  I really don't want a high $$$$ Strat.  I wouldn't mind having one but would rather have a $600 Mex Strat or Gretsch and a new PA setup.  

[AnotherUTFan 9728]

I'm with tbone, I wouldn't do it.  You're trading down.  At the very least have him throw in some cash.

Agreed with these guys.

[jimmyjazz 45880]

Another point against, which might not matter to you:  I used to be a maple neck guy on Fenders, until I built a guitar with a rosewood neck.  I doubt I'll go back, unless I'm building an arsenal, and that's not any day soon. 

The thing is, what I perceive to be true is not consistent with what others might say.  I think maple necks can feel "sticky" because of the finish applied to the fretboard, whereas rosewood is usually unfinished.  I also perceive maple to be a bit "brighter" sounding.  One thing my setup guy tells me is that it's really dicey trying to refret a maple fretboard, because of the varish/poly/whatever.  

[noharleyyet 2838]

34 minutes ago, Deej said:

It's all about the look of them on a gold top. I'm sure the buckers sound fine. 

No argument....

[tbone_ 14106]

Another point against, which might not matter to you:  I used to be a maple neck guy on Fenders, until I built a guitar with a rosewood neck.  I doubt I'll go back, unless I'm building an arsenal, and that's not any day soon. 

The thing is, what I perceive to be true is not consistent with what others might say.  I think maple necks can feel "sticky" because of the finish applied to the fretboard, whereas rosewood is usually unfinished.  I also perceive maple to be a bit "brighter" sounding.  One thing my setup guy tells me is that it's really dicey trying to refret a maple fretboard, because of the varish/poly/whatever.  

Pretty sure I’ve said this before but mine have the varnish removed and carnuba wax applied to seal. Feels like unfinished but doesnt warp. Also keeps the maple clarity but removes some of the brightness edge. My guy did that, planed the whole thing true, put big frets on, leveled them true. Done that on several. Before this I did not know guitars could play this well. The guy really is a guitar whisperer.

[Paul Wesley 3278]

4 hours ago, hullabelew said:

I've never played a compound radius before.  Thoughts?

I had an elite Telecaster for a week or so.  Ended up sending it back to Sweetwater because I hated the noiseless pickups.

The compound-radius neck, on the other hand, was probably the best-feeling and best-playing neck of any guitar I've ever owned.