The Guitar Pron Thread

[Butch Had Not 2,982]

15 minutes ago, DougO said:

What do y'all think of this one?

That's the latest from a local friend of mine who makes guitars, pretty much "from scratch". He's gotten away from the old barnwood raunchy rough stuff he used to make. I like this direction a lot better.

https://www.facebook.com/ClintWalkerGuitars

 

 

I like the orange. But I don't know anything about it. 

[Anton Chigurh 3,319]

I like it, but I’d lose the pickguard, and I think Firebird pickups (or P90s) would be cool instead of the mini buckers.

[Grandioso 2,592]

The names of these Gretsch models just keep getting more inscrutable, but this is interesting

https://www.instagram.com/p/CULgn7nseJE/?utm_medium=copy_link


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[hullabelew 3,724]

9 hours ago, Grandioso said:

The names of these Gretsch models just keep getting more inscrutable, but this is interesting

https://www.instagram.com/p/CULgn7nseJE/?utm_medium=copy_link


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Ain't that the truth.  I never know what I'm looking at and their numbering system just pisses me off/confuses me.  But I dig the look of that baby.    That thing has been getting decent reviews.  My try to go find one to test drive this weekend.   

Edited September 24, 2021 by hullabelew

[Goredho 17,413]

And with that strat, my original vision for an “American classics” collection is complete.  From left to right, ‘61 ES-335, ‘58 Les Paul, ‘63 Telecaster, ‘60 Strat.  They are custom shop reissues and not the real thing of course, but they are all superb guitars that sound like their targets and are as close as I’ll ever get to real vintage guitars from that era.

Edited September 24, 2021 by Goredho

[Deej 76,855]

38 minutes ago, Goredho said:

collection is complete

[Goredho 17,413]

2 minutes ago, Deej said:

I never said I wouldn’t start working on a new themed collection😜.  American Classics unplugged maybe?

[noharleyyet 2,838]

1 hour ago, Goredho said:

I never said I wouldn’t start working on a new themed collection😜.  American Classics unplugged maybe?

Austin is your kryptonite Jan...

[AnotherUTFan 9,762]

I never said I wouldn’t start working on a new themed collection.  American Classics unplugged maybe?

You need a Gretsch to complete that American Classics collection IMO. I'd suggest a 6120 or White Falcon.

[Goredho 17,413]

1 minute ago, AnotherUTFan said:

2 hours ago, Goredho said:

I never said I wouldn’t start working on a new themed collection.  American Classics unplugged maybe?

You need a Gretsch to complete that American Classics collection IMO. I'd suggest a 6120 or White Falcon.

You have a point.

[AnotherUTFan 9,762]

Anybody see this "Generation Collection" from Gibson? A 2nd sound hole in the side of thebguitar so you can "hear more of you".

I know guitar players are always resistant to change, and I hate being that guy, but I have never once thought that I needed to hear more of me. In fact, im always working on playing sober and quieter. Wonder what kind of research went into coming up with this "solution"?



https://www.gibson.com/generation?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&utm_campaign=%28.PROS%29+%28GEO%3AUS%2FCA%29+%28BID%3ACOST-CAP%29+%28OBJ%3ACAT-TRANS%29+%28Generation+Acoustic%29-%28GEO%3AUS%29+%28AT%3ASimiarA%29+%28AU%3AInterests%29-23849300586750453-23849325903960453&utm_content=23849353415200453-%28AD%3AImage%29+%28D%3A%29+%28CR%3AGC-Family_Google_1200x1200%29&fbclid=IwAR1qoX4GoSieuzcqgC5EdJnojQNQOOkIREpmCAUYWRmxX8aiBh_YVGnQ5pw

[Deej 76,855]

5 minutes ago, AnotherUTFan said:

2 hours ago, Goredho said:

I never said I wouldn’t start working on a new themed collection.  American Classics unplugged maybe?

You need a Gretsch to complete that American Classics collection IMO. I'd suggest a 6120 or White Falcon.

 

[AnotherUTFan 9,762]

You have a point.

They always have re-issue of 57 Duo Jets because that's what George Harrison played on all the early Beatles stuff, there are mutiple variations of '59 6120's because that is the Holy Grail year like for Les Pauls, a White Falcon is basically a super hot rodded 6120 - so I think 59 is the target year there too.

[Deej 76,855]

I think you need an Esquire. 1950 was the year the first mass produced electric guitar was released and it was an Esquire. You probably should get a 50's LP Jr., too. (You need a P-90.)

I think those two definitely fall into the American Classics category, and there is something special about single pickup guitars. 

Edited September 24, 2021 by Deej

[Goredho 17,413]

My wife hates you all!  But definitely some good suggestions when/if I decide to expand.

[Deej 76,855]

Just now, Goredho said:

My wife hates you all!  But definitely some good suggestions when/if I decide to expand for next week. 

 

[Goredho 17,413]

 

[DougO 5,253]

52 minutes ago, AnotherUTFan said:

Anybody see this "Generation Collection" from Gibson? A 2nd sound hole in the side of thebguitar so you can "hear more of you".

I know guitar players are always resistant to change, and I hate being that guy, but I have never once thought that I needed to hear more of me. In fact, im always working on playing sober and quieter. Wonder what kind of research went into coming up with this "solution"?



https://www.gibson.com/generation?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&utm_campaign=%28.PROS%29+%28GEO%3AUS%2FCA%29+%28BID%3ACOST-CAP%29+%28OBJ%3ACAT-TRANS%29+%28Generation+Acoustic%29-%28GEO%3AUS%29+%28AT%3ASimiarA%29+%28AU%3AInterests%29-23849300586750453-23849325903960453&utm_content=23849353415200453-%28AD%3AImage%29+%28D%3A%29+%28CR%3AGC-Family_Google_1200x1200%29&fbclid=IwAR1qoX4GoSieuzcqgC5EdJnojQNQOOkIREpmCAUYWRmxX8aiBh_YVGnQ5pw

Actually, I have often wondered why there aren't acoustics with a top sound hole where you can hear yourself. It always frustrates me that you can't actually hear what you sound like with an acoustic. You can play a lot of money to get great tone from a crafted guitar, but only the people in front of you can really hear that tone.

 

Edited September 24, 2021 by DougO

[AnotherUTFan 9,762]

Shows what I know.

[Deej 76,855]

43 minutes ago, DougO said:

Actually, I have often wondered why there aren't acoustics with a top sound hole where you can hear yourself. It always frustrates me that you can't actually hear what you sound like with an acoustic. You can play a lot of money to get great tone from a crafted guitar, but only the people in front of you can really hear that tone.

 

You get through life without actually hearing what you sound like when you talk. 

[tbone_ 14,134]

Self awareness is overrated

[jimmyjazz 45,999]

40 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

Self awareness is overrated

Agreed.

-- ripped, youthful and handsome jj who can totally shred on guitar

[Celery Man 20,980]

 

I want

[Deej 76,855]

Only $350.

[BoomMF 1,399]

Visited with a legend today.

[Chips O'Toole 1,326]

Maybe they should place the strings on the top of the guitar so they are pointed straight at your face while you are playing. 

[Deej 76,855]

Aren't they usually on the top? 

[Goredho 17,413]

From my brother regarding his Gibson Murphy Labs saga:

So just got off the phone with Gibson.  My guitar was received by them on August 25th.  Per Gibson, they have had an influx of Murphy  Lab Les Pauls and other Murphy  lab guitars that were made during this certain window of time.  All have same issue with peeling, chipping of the paint/finish.  They are trying to now source the guitars and handle the warranty’s with everyone wanting them replaced.  

I cringe everytime I have to call Gibson customer service for an update.  It’s like talking to the wall.  They don’t talk, and never have any info.  Oh well, I’ll keep waiting.  But I’m sure I’m selling guitar and look for one I want.  You don’t get to pick what they send you.

[Deej 76,855]

By the time he gets it back, he could have relic'ed a new Les Paul. 

[DougO 5,253]

7 hours ago, Deej said:

You get through life without actually hearing what you sound like when you talk. 

Except when you hear yourself in a recording, which is horrifying.

[DougO 5,253]

Then again the extra hole may mess up the tone from the hole you want other people to hear. Can't really say. When I test out an acoustic guitar I usually play up near a wall where you get some of the frontal tone reflected back. Or even better, get a much more accomplished player to play it for you. Nobody really wants to hear me play anyway.

[Grandioso 2,592]

Gretsch be like:

We proudly release the new Billy Gibbons-Brian Setzer Signature BG-GS9460264-A Duo-Flying Jetstreamer with custom Flip-Tron-O-Magic-Matic Bridge and Vibro-Slam Bigsby WANG-Doodle Bar complete with hand-wound Fred “the enchilada man” Davis pickups.


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[Celery Man 20,980]

4 hours ago, BoomMF said:

Visited with a legend today.

I bet his grave is fucking loud man

 

 that Gretsch is tempting to just get and see if my wife notices, but also if I was going to annoy her with another guitar and I wanted a that guitar really what I want is a Les Paul jr

[Scooter Monzingo 821]

13 hours ago, BoomMF said:

Visited with a legend today.

He used to have a spot in his show, usually before ghost riders. Where he took the time to call out any guitarist who used light strings……said they was all pussy’s.

[Superhero 8,832]

Can't say something similar hasn't happened before...

 

[Buzzrock 14,934]

You need a Gretsch to complete that American Classics collection IMO. I'd suggest a 6120 or White Falcon.

And an 80s PRS…

[tbone_ 14,134]

He used to have a spot in his show, usually before ghost riders. Where he took the time to call out any guitarist who used light strings……said they was all pussy’s.

That’s great. I’m not gonna go so far as to call bb King and billy gibbons pussies, but I have read all the stories about light gauge strings. And fuck that. 10s on my Les Paul and 11s on my strat. With hugs frets. It just sounds better. /end rant.

[AnotherUTFan 9,762]

Here's an interesting guitar I saw last night. A Telecaster cutout in the shape of a Les Paul. Surprized I'd never seen that before, but I'd pass.

[Chad Fuck 17,697]

Here's an interesting guitar I saw last night. A Telecaster cutout in the shape of a Les Paul. Surprized I'd never seen that before, but I'd pass.

Fano’s done it. Or something very similar.

[CoachTex 2,628]

Was gifted a studio Les Paul this weekend.

[CoachTex 2,628]

Excuse the double image. Internet screw up.

[Chad Fuck 17,697]

Excuse the double image. Internet screw up.

No worries. Next best alternative to posting two guitars.

[noharleyyet 2,838]

Good looking color. 

[Celery Man 20,980]

On 9/26/2021 at 3:03 PM, AnotherUTFan said:

Here's an interesting guitar I saw last night. A Telecaster cutout in the shape of a Les Paul. Surprized I'd never seen that before, but I'd pass.

I saw a reverb ad for a similar guitar with the tele neck pickup, but this is a cool version of that idea

https://reverb.com/item/11637771-littlefield-custom-lesquire-esquire-les-paul-jr-telecaster-2018-faded-fiesta-red

 

hell yeah coachtex

 

 

[Scooter Monzingo 821]

3 hours ago, Celery Man said:

I saw a reverb ad for a similar guitar with the tele neck pickup, but this is a cool version of that idea

https://reverb.com/item/11637771-littlefield-custom-lesquire-esquire-les-paul-jr-telecaster-2018-faded-fiesta-red

 

hell yeah coachtex

 

 

To me, this is one of those “yeah you can do it, but why would you want to” 

 

[Deej 76,855]

I'm still waiting for PRS to invent the Telecaster. 

[Celery Man 20,980]

It would look goofy but if it didn’t I would live a Stratocaster like that. Love strat sounds, but I have to alter my playing to avoid the volume knob.

[Deej 76,855]

3 minutes ago, Celery Man said:

It would look goofy but if it didn’t I would live a Stratocaster like that. Love strat sounds, but I have to alter my playing to avoid the volume knob.

Rookie...

 

[tbone_ 14,134]

Yea I don’t get that. It’s not like that design hasn’t proved effective over the years or anything.

[Celery Man 20,980]

Definitely a me thing. When I’m not flailing aggressively and possibly knocking the selector toggle I have my palm right up on the bridge and my pinkie anchored right where the volume knob is. On a strat I have to play a little farther up.

 

 This is from when I bought one of those cheap Tribute ASAT’s from mf stupid deal of the day. You can see the flail and the anchor. I actually want to replace the bridge assembly on my real telecaster with one like this (not flat). Love anchoring my pinky against it

 

Edited September 28, 2021 by Celery Man