The Guitar Pron Thread

[Deej 76759]

Order both, return the lesser one.

[DougO 5243]

6 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Links?

I don't think I'm going to buy one, but I was knocking it around this morning when I did a search on the guitar center used section. Both Lake Placid Blue standards listed in "Great" condition. If it weren't for tax and shipping I probably would have bought one of them. I'm just not sure which (though I'm still pondering the USA Tele here locally.

I've had it in the back of my mind for ages that I'd like to get another Lake Placid blue MIM Tele like I used to have. I had bought it from a good friend of mine (until he really wanted to buy it back a while later) who died a few years back. It was probably late 90s or something. That combo sort of has a certain mojo with me as a result, so I keep any eye out for a great deal. I hardly ever seem to stumble on used Telecasters, thought I search pretty frequently.

Sometimes if leave things to fate. If one gets bought, maybe I get the other one.

I just kept wondering which would be the better buy. I kinda like the idea of having a bit of age on a guitar that's in great shape, but then sometimes modern refinements are beneficial. The only thing that really stood out as different is the glossy fretboard on the newer one, which is something I really don't care for, but could learn to live with. I know there were different eras when MIM stuff was better or worse, but maybe not so much since the 90s.

[Deej 76759]

If anyone is looking for a good deal on a Tele, this 2017 50's Baja for $499 is a steal. Just a fantastic guitar. Love mine. The necks are beefy, but fantastic. This guy has come down from $600. They are $800 new. 

https://austin.craigslist.org/msg/d/2017-classic-player-baja/6616381334.html

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

Can anyone identify these?

The lap steel looks some kind of Gibson Skylark.





No, not mine, but at a local estate sale. They have an auto harp, an older mandolin, a classical, a small bodied acoustic, an LP knockoff, and a bass I don’t recognize.

[Buzzrock 14918]

Pretty sure those are guitars

[DougO 5243]

And the lower one looks like a monkey face.

[DougO 5243]

23 hours ago, DougO said:

I don't think I'm going to buy one, but I was knocking it around this morning when I did a search on the guitar center used section. Both Lake Placid Blue standards listed in "Great" condition. If it weren't for tax and shipping I probably would have bought one of them. I'm just not sure which (though I'm still pondering the USA Tele here locally.

I've had it in the back of my mind for ages that I'd like to get another Lake Placid blue MIM Tele like I used to have. I had bought it from a good friend of mine (until he really wanted to buy it back a while later) who died a few years back. It was probably late 90s or something. That combo sort of has a certain mojo with me as a result, so I keep any eye out for a great deal. I hardly ever seem to stumble on used Telecasters, thought I search pretty frequently.

Sometimes if leave things to fate. If one gets bought, maybe I get the other one.

I just kept wondering which would be the better buy. I kinda like the idea of having a bit of age on a guitar that's in great shape, but then sometimes modern refinements are beneficial. The only thing that really stood out as different is the glossy fretboard on the newer one, which is something I really don't care for, but could learn to live with. I know there were different eras when MIM stuff was better or worse, but maybe not so much since the 90s.

 

Both of them are already gone. I either need to bite the bullet and spring for the US model or up my ghetto guitar shopping game. I just don't feel like blowing that kind of wad just now. Maybe after the fourth I will re-assess.

 

I like that the Players series tele doesn't have a glossy finish on the fretboard, and I like the bent saddles. That blue color is kinda nice, too. I need to see one in person and pick on it a little. Unfortunately, the closest GC doesn't get much cool stuff to check out, even some of the obvious ones.

[DougO 5243]

I'd really like to find a dirt cheap beat up Tele that I could put a design on and make a cousin the the Vagicaster.

[Chad Fuck 17671]

6 hours ago, Anton Chigurh said:

Can anyone identify these?

The lap steel looks some kind of Gibson Skylark.





No, not mine, but at a local estate sale. They have an auto harp, an older mandolin, a classical, a small bodied acoustic, an LP knockoff, and a bass I don’t recognize.

If they're selling that Gibson less that $500 I'll buy it from you if you pick it up.

Can't see the name on the Dobro.

[Celery Man 20934]

yeah, having recently looked at lap steels in the $3-500 price range, that Gibson is above that.

[BoomMF 1398]

Get that shit.

[tigol 2395]

On 6/26/2018 at 4:29 PM, DougO said:

I don't think I'm going to buy one, but I was knocking it around this morning when I did a search on the guitar center used section. Both Lake Placid Blue standards listed in "Great" condition. If it weren't for tax and shipping I probably would have bought one of them. I'm just not sure which (though I'm still pondering the USA Tele here locally.

I've had it in the back of my mind for ages that I'd like to get another Lake Placid blue MIM Tele like I used to have. I had bought it from a good friend of mine (until he really wanted to buy it back a while later) who died a few years back. It was probably late 90s or something. That combo sort of has a certain mojo with me as a result, so I keep any eye out for a great deal. I hardly ever seem to stumble on used Telecasters, thought I search pretty frequently.

Sometimes if leave things to fate. If one gets bought, maybe I get the other one.

I just kept wondering which would be the better buy. I kinda like the idea of having a bit of age on a guitar that's in great shape, but then sometimes modern refinements are beneficial. The only thing that really stood out as different is the glossy fretboard on the newer one, which is something I really don't care for, but could learn to live with. I know there were different eras when MIM stuff was better or worse, but maybe not so much since the 90s.

I should have mentioned this earlier.  Guitar Center is on ebates and I think they pay 3% cash back.  It covered the shipping ($20) for my purchase, if that helps.  I'll PM you a referral link if you're interested.  Thanks for all of your help!  

[jimmyjazz 45903]

20 minutes ago, tigol said:

I should have mentioned this earlier.  Guitar Center is on ebates and I think they pay 3% cash back.  It covered the shipping ($20) for my purchase, if that helps.  I'll PM you a referral link if you're interested.  Thanks for all of your help!  

Plus you can get gift cards via Gift Card Granny.  Currently they have several in the 9%-10% discounted range.  They protect their sales, too.  I've never had a problem.  Had a couple of cards (not Guitar Center) not work and always got a full refund.

[DougO 5243]

2 hours ago, tigol said:

I should have mentioned this earlier.  Guitar Center is on ebates and I think they pay 3% cash back.  It covered the shipping ($20) for my purchase, if that helps.  I'll PM you a referral link if you're interested.  Thanks for all of your help!  

Yeah, I'm in on eBates, though sometimes I forget to go through them first. That's a good tip. It's really painless and a good way to get a little free money for your purchases.

[DougO 5243]

Also, I joined the Musiciansfriend free VIP membership thing, whatever they call it, and I already have nearly $70 credit after purchasing a couple of modestly priced guitars and a couple of knickknacks.  I recommend it.

[Grandioso 2592]

 

[jimmyjazz 45903]

1 hour ago, Grandioso said:

 

"I'll take 35 guitars I can't play very well for $500, Alex."

[Deej 76759]

1 hour ago, jimmyjazz said:

"I'll take 35 guitars I can't play very well for $500, Alex."

That's the guitar collection "after" photo for half of us on here after finding this thread. 

[Superhero 8828]

1 hour ago, Deej said:

That's the guitar collection "after" photo for half of us on here after finding this thread. 

Guitar collection > guitar playing ability.

Yup.

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

I went over to that sale after work and the Gibson lap steel was already long gone. They said it was priced at $400.

[jimmyjazz 45903]

8 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

I went over to that sale after work and the Gibson lap steel was already long gone. They said it was priced at $400.

Well, you fucked up.  Now you're going to have to buy us 2 guitars.

[Deej 76759]

47 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

I went over to that sale after work and the Gibson lap steel was already long gone. They said it was priced at $400.

Now watch Craigslist to see how much it gets marked up.

[Buzzrock 14918]

I love this thread.

[DougO 5243]

On 6/6/2018 at 5:51 PM, Bogeywon said:

here she is. The gif bag is shit I have a nice fender tweed case coming soon. 

 

Oh no, look what I just found on reverb. You could have had this one for $99!

 

https://reverb.com/item/13296938-squier-jimi-tribute-strat-2009-red-hendrix-tribute

[the idoit 165]

 

[Pam]Sploosh![/Poovey]

[phdhorn 6224]

9 hours ago, DougO said:

 

Oh no, look what I just found on reverb. You could have had this one for $99!

 

https://reverb.com/item/13296938-squier-jimi-tribute-strat-2009-red-hendrix-tribute

[Bogeywon 2519]

9 hours ago, DougO said:

 

Oh no, look what I just found on reverb. You could have had this one for $99!

 

https://reverb.com/item/13296938-squier-jimi-tribute-strat-2009-red-hendrix-tribute

it would be fun to gut that guitar and put new pickups in it

[noharleyyet 2838]

..coz Friday.

[DougO 5243]

3 hours ago, Bogeywon said:

it would be fun to gut that guitar and put new pickups in it

Yeah, it's really kinda cool. You could get that one and use it as a "stunt double."

 

[DougO 5243]

NGD alert has been raised to yellow. Gonna do some poking around this afternoon.

[Chad Fuck 17671]

So after the Pixies/Weezer show the other night, I got to thinking about Rivers Cuomo's Warmoth Strat.  Pretty good write up on it here, and a little more Warmoth praise (it's a Warmoth based parts-caster):

https://mmguitarbar.wordpress.com/tag/rivers-cuomo-strat/

and a tour rig write up:

https://www.musicradar.com/news/rig-tour-weezer

[Litig8r 414]

On 6/22/2018 at 4:24 PM, Superhero said:

Ooops. Had it in my Reverb shopping cart and accidentally pressed Buy. I gotta hide it from the wife since I just bought a new guitar earlier this year and she was none too happy about it. But I suppose it's NGD for me!

Heard a great question asked to Derek Trucks, "what is like to not have your wife bitch at you when you bring home another guitar?"  He just laughed

 

[DougO 5243]

I may have to find one of those Squier Teles in lake placid blue just to get that color out of the way and out of my head. I've really been digging my bullet Tele a lot lately. But it also makes me want a really good one.

Or maybe I just play better on cheapass guitars?

[Chad Fuck 17671]

9 minutes ago, DougO said:

Yeah, it's really kinda cool. You could get that one and use it as a "stunt double."

 

Set that bitch on fire for true authenticity.  Zero fucks given.

[Chad Fuck 17671]

5 minutes ago, Litig8r said:

Heard a great question asked to Derek Trucks, "what is like to not have your wife bitch at you when you bring home another guitar?"  He just laughed

 

Derek:  "I don't know."

Undefeated.

[DougO 5243]

6 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Set that bitch on fire for true authenticity.  Zero fucks given.

Hell yes. Put on a show with lots of people, Jam out on the real Jimi, then pull the ol' switcharoo. Mouths would be agape. Especially when the fire department shows up.

[Chad Fuck 17671]

Obligatory:

And randomly, the "Live at Monterey" record is just fantastic if you haven't heard it.  Go out and get it right now.

This isn't from Monterey, but it's similar.  I spent many hours trying to get this sound.

 

[Mojo Hand 4580]

Same.   His strumming rhythm on that song is incomparable. 

Edited June 29, 2018 by Mojo Hand

[tbone_ 14115]

Derek:  "I don't know."
Undefeated.

Yea, he gets the same shit everyone else does.

[jimmyjazz 45903]

. . . and his wife is A GUITAR PLAYER.

[DougO 5243]

 

Yeah, there is always something. He's golden as long as he brings her an even nicer one, too.

[DougO 5243]

 

NGD Friday is here. A lot sooner than I thought it would be, but what the hell. Better pics to come later, but here's a sneak preview.

First of all, never do any guitar dealin' on an empty stomach.

And patience is a virtue. Although I still wonder if I could have gotten a little more off the price if I had waited a couple more weeks. But I got tired of screwing around.

2011 American Standard Tele, swapped pickguard and they had installed the N3 noiseless pickups. Just a few minor dings and blemishes upon close inspection, but it sure feels great in my hands. $800 out the door including the tweed case.

 

[jimmyjazz 45903]

Sweet.  That looks almost identical to my G&L, except it's semi-hollow.

[DougO 5243]

I really like the combination. I'm not sure about the pickups, but that's an easy fix, and I already have a great bridge pickup replacement on hand if I decide to make the move. The graphite string tree is kinda goofy looking, but I guess that's not a deal killer.

[Superhero 8828]

Which bridge pickup would you put in?

[Chad Fuck 17671]

That is a damn fine looking Tele.  Congrats DougO!

[DougO 5243]

41 minutes ago, Superhero said:

Which bridge pickup would you put in?

I have a Van Zandt that I've had stashed away for years, came with another guitar I had long ago.

[AnotherUTFan 9737]

Damn DougO, that's how you celebrate a Friday. Well done.

[DougO 5243]

From my brief experience playing in the store (but not too loud) the bridge pickup actually sounded pretty good, without a side-by-side. The neck pickup sounded kind of dull. Maybe it just needs to be cranked.

[Deej 76759]

Very nice, DougO.