The Guitar Pron Thread

[Scooter Monzingo 821]

1 hour ago, JSB said:

This reminds me of something I've been wondering for a while now. Some of the larger churches around here have a 6 piece band (drums, keys, bass, acoustic, rhythm, lead) plus a few backup singers with them. I feel a little strange asking them this, but are these people paid, or are they just talented members, a mix of both? How does that work? 

Played many, never even thought about money or being paid. Great experiences.

I got involved when I met my first church guitar guy in the late 70’s when I moved from Texas. I wasn’t a church goer, but he was, and he invited me to visit and play with their small stage band. Great experience…
 

 

[tbone_ 14,129]

Played many, never even thought about money or being paid. Great experiences.
I got involved when I met my first church guitar guy in the late 70’s when I moved from Texas. I wasn’t a church goer, but he was, and he invited me to visit and play with their small stage band. Great experience…
 
 

Never done it and not a church guy but I would do it. Pretty hard to beat playing live.

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

23 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

Never done it and not a church guy but I would do it. Pretty hard to beat playing live.

My first live experiences were playing guitar for the church choir (Catholic).  Strictly acoustic, no electrics.  One Sunday the normal choir director was out, so the assistant let his son bring drums.  My god, the looks on those parishioners when they thought they'd accidentally shown up at an Assembly of God service was a sight to behold.  

Anyhow, I learned a ton of good stuff doing that.  Not sure what it did for my religion, but it was plenty good for my soul.  

[AnotherUTFan 9,760]

That reminds, there's a church congregation that meets in the downstairs of the blue building across the street from me. Their band is way too loud, especially on Sunday mornings when I'm nursing a headache. The building was for sale recently I wished I could afford it just to jack up whatever they pay for rent.

[Buzzrock 14,926]

Just lots of bitching about being underappreciated and under-utilized...more bitching about the worship leaders not appreciating their gear and set-ups...like a regular band but with more God. 
Lots of extra guilt from guys over quitting because they should be putting up with shit because they are giving back to God and the congregation....

They should play more Slayer.

[Celery Man 20,970]

Honestly it’s frustrating that still be largest crowd I’ve played in front of was the Easter service at the Woodlands Pavilion.

 

AUTF what is that a church for ants?

[AnotherUTFan 9,760]

Honestly it’s frustrating that still be largest crowd I’ve played in front of was the Easter service at the Woodlands Pavilion.
 
AUTF what is that a church for ants?

Salvadorians

[Scooter Monzingo 821]

6 hours ago, jimmyjazz said:

I think they often pay ringers who aren't members of the church, but a lot of those folks are just doing it because they want to.

I have never seen any money, nor have I heard a conversation about it. Not saying it doesn’t happen. It just never happened to me. Maybe I suck so bad, I never got an offer.

[Celery Man 20,970]

2 hours ago, AnotherUTFan said:

3 hours ago, Celery Man said:

Honestly it’s frustrating that still be largest crowd I’ve played in front of was the Easter service at the Woodlands Pavilion.
 
AUTF what is that a church for ants?

Salvadorians

probably loaded with pewpewsas

[AnotherUTFan 9,760]

probably loaded with pewpewsas

I live in papusa central. They come from all over for the handful of pupusarias along the 2 or 3 blocks Im on. While I dont hate them, meh.

[AnotherUTFan 9,760]

They did it! They made a combined bill! Look at the very, very bottom, last band! We're on a poster with Merciful Fate, a few Wutang dudes, and ton of awesome bands! I'm gonna be smoking a blunt backstage with Ghostface Killah and GZA, I can see it now! And i dont even care for the weed. Maybe I'll burn some bibles or something with King Diamond.

Seriously, I think we're making merch that says "First to be Last". I dont know, I'm just the bass player. Thats what I hear.

[Deej 76,835]

6 hours ago, Scooter Monzingo said:

I have never seen any money, nor have I heard a conversation about it. Not saying it doesn’t happen. It just never happened to me. Maybe I suck so bad, I never got an offer.

"...how about a little something, you know, for the effort?' And he says, 'Oh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness."

[Bogeywon 2,519]

On 6/21/2022 at 3:30 PM, Deej said:

Jesus knows Paul Reed Smith is a blasphemer. 

Then I ride with satan 

[Buzzrock 14,926]

They did it! They made a combined bill! Look at the very, very bottom, last band! We're on a poster with Merciful Fate, a few Wutang dudes, and ton of awesome bands! I'm gonna be smoking a blunt backstage with Ghostface Killah and GZA, I can see it now! And i dont even care for the weed. Maybe I'll burn some bibles or something with King Diamond.

Seriously, I think we're making merch that says "First to be Last". I dont know, I'm just the bass player. Thats what I hear.

You made it to the big show!

[Bogeywon 2,519]

3 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

You made it to the big show!

Now he can have fungus on his shower shoes 

[tbone_ 14,129]

Straight up pron

https://reverb.com/item/53793215-1961-fender-statocaster-vintage-pre-cbs-slab-board?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=53793215

[AnotherUTFan 9,760]

We had a practice tonight, the last before I go to Croatia for 3 weeks. In the spirit of this thread, I snapped a couple photos of our guitar players Mustang. No idea the details of it but he says he's gonna get an E string in time for our 1st gig Aug 5, and might even replace them all.

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

Nice. Looks like a late 66 or early 67 with the L serial but the big post CBS style decal. That’s if the neck plate and neck are original.

[AnotherUTFan 9,760]

Pretty sure its original.The neck's about the size of a pencil. My big hands can barely play it. I played a late 60's SG with a neck like that once come to think of it. Was that in thing on that era? Skinny necks?

[phdhorn 6,224]

Happy 78th birthday, Jeff Beck.

You're no Johnny Depp, but if you hang around with him long enough I'm sure you'll learn a ton from him.

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

4 hours ago, AnotherUTFan said:

Pretty sure its original.The neck's about the size of a pencil. My big hands can barely play it. I played a late 60's SG with a neck like that once come to think of it. Was that in thing on that era? Skinny necks?

Yes, they were at least on Fenders of the era.  But I think it's more that the Mustang and it's predecessors, the Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic, were all designed and conceived of as entry level student guitars.  They're essentially conceived for kids to try and get them to move up to higher price point guitars.   

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

BTW @AnotherUTFan I'm expecting pics of Croatia.  Not necessarily in this thread, but give a shout out.  

I hear the beaches and their patrons are nice there.

[AnotherUTFan 9,760]

I went last year too @Chad Fuck . Keep an eye on the Croatia thread. Ill share some there most likely.

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

2 minutes ago, AnotherUTFan said:

I went last year too @Chad Fuck . Keep an eye on the Croatia thread. Ill share some there most likely.

Word.  I was supposed to go back during Covid but I had to shelve those plans.  Hopefully I'll dust them off sometime soon.

[Bogeywon 2,519]

So I’ve been played the PRS JM strat thing. It really plays just as well as anything I’ve played by fender but a touch smoother with a hint of headstock.

[tbone_ 14,129]

Sounds very fruit forward

[phdhorn 6,224]

That's a really cool Fender M7STAI.

Very limited edition model I think only 3 were produced.

BTW I'm going to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Italy in the first 1/2 of September. What do I get?

[Deej 76,835]

3 hours ago, Bogeywon said:

So I’ve been played the PRS JM strat thing. It really plays just as well as anything I’ve played by fender but a touch smoother with a hint of headstock.

You'll put your eye out, kid.

[DougO 5,250]

I wouldn't be surprised if the JM PRS strat-ish guitar could win me over, since I like both PRS and Strats. But it still wouldn't make me like JM.

[Superhero 8,830]

The Blackstar HT1 showed up today and I got a few minutes in before the kids came back. There is no real tone control so it's a hard to dial in a good tone, bit I can live with it with some pedals.

 

That said, the neck PU on my LP is suddenly a LOT LOUDER than the bridge PU. Nothing has changed since last Sunday and this has me miffed. Any idea why this is happening?

[DougO 5,250]

Good Stupid Deal today. $400

Epiphone ES-335 Traditional Pro Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Inverness Green

 

Epiphone ES-335 Traditional Pro Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Inverness Green

 

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Was:  Regular Price $599.00Savings:  Your Savings $200.00Your Price $399.00

 

[DougO 5,250]

Somebody is gonna buy that. I need it like I need a crate full of magnum condoms. But you never know.

[topochico 1,049]

1 hour ago, DougO said:

Somebody is gonna buy that. I need it like I need a crate full of magnum condoms. But you never know.

That is a great looking guitar and Inverness Green is a fantastic color. 

I have no time to play and everything is currently in cases in the closet. 

And yet, this thing has been a siren call for the past 2 weeks..... 


 

 

Edited June 25, 2022 by topochico

[DougO 5,250]

Another good deal of the day at Adorama, if anybody needs some cheap A-stands. $5 each! 

 

https://www.adorama.com/hagsf.html

 

 

 

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

Another good deal of the day at Adorama, if anybody needs some cheap A-stands. $5 each! 
 
https://www.adorama.com/hagsf.html
 
 
 

Thanks. Just got two of those!

[ohchaucer 1,443]

That epiphone color just doesn’t do it for me but I’ve strummed one of those before and the one I played was great sounding. I, of course, am trying to focus on just being a drummer, so I shouldn’t buy any more guitars (or mandolins, basses, etc) right now… but…. Let me see if this glass of wine and gummy don’t recalibrate my impulse control.

And Topo, if that was within my grasp I’d have already been a goner. Fuckin’ A.

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

That is a great looking guitar and Inverness Green is a fantastic color. 

I have no time to play and everything is currently in cases in the closet. 

And yet, this thing has been a siren call for the past 2 weeks..... 


 
 

Just go on and do it. It’s what you what to do.

[topochico 1,049]

13 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Just go on and do it. It’s what you what to do.

Not today, Satan.

Besides, I still have a crate of magnum condoms to get through.

 

 

 

 

And those water balloons aren’t gonna make themselves.

Edited June 26, 2022 by topochico

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

Not today, Satan.
Besides, I still have a crate of magnum condoms to get through.
 
 
 
 
And those water balloons aren’t gonna make themselves.

You aren’t arguing with me Topo, you’re arguing with Willie Nelson.

It’s what he told Kinky Friedman when he was trying to give up gambling.

Sounds pretty sound to me.

When does our bass arrive?

[Deej 76,835]

The Epi 335 I owned was just ok. Out of all the Epis I've owned, it was far and away the least inspiring. 

[DougO 5,250]

6 hours ago, Chad Fuck said:

Thanks. Just got two of those!

I ordered two myself. Whoever thought you could get a guitar stand for the price of a gallon of gas, without even burning a gallon of gas?

[DougO 5,250]

3 hours ago, Deej said:

The Epi 335 I owned was just ok. Out of all the Epis I've owned, it was far and away the least inspiring. 

The coil taps and stuff had me about 35% "do it." Looking at reviews on the build quality talked me down. A 335ish semi-hollow is something I still don't have, but don't have a lot of room for right now. I need to ditch some of my cheap crap.
 

 

[DougO 5,250]

The color is too close to my Gretch, or the odds might have been greater.

[Deej 76,835]

I may have been spoiled by the 1962 Sorento Reissue, which is just spectacular and has a very thin coat of poly. The 335 coating was thick. And by the 339 with the P90's. Both of those are amazing. 

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

I may have been spoiled by the 1962 Sorento Reissue, which is just spectacular and has a very thin coat of poly. The 335 coating was thick. And by the 339 with the P90's. Both of those are amazing. 

This post would go better with pics.

[Deej 76,835]

335 on the right in 2nd pic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 26, 2022 by Deej

[jimmyjazz 45,979]

18 hours ago, Chad Fuck said:

Thanks. Just got two of those!

Got 3 myself.  Thanks.  Love the idea of spending $3.99 for an extended warranty on a $4.99 stand.

Uh, no thanks.

[Deej 76,835]

 

[jimmyjazz 45,979]

Outstanding subtitles.  Yikes.

[Chad Fuck 17,686]

Also, not sure about the U-boat captain on leave look he has going on there.