Guitar gear, musings, opinions..etc thread

[KenC]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Ken this is great. Reminds me of all the guitar player solo records that were out in the 80s and 90s. My guitar teacher played a lot like you. He would play the national anthem before sports games the same way you play.

I started playing rock guitar in the 70's. My early influence was EVH. When Malmsteen arrived he became my main influence until Vinnie Moore, Tony Macalpine and the rest of the shredders arrived.

[UCSF2012]

I love classical guitars, and I had to have the real thing. Martin and Taylor just do not make real classical guitars.




My Jose Ramirez 1A

[guitarplayer]

Just hooked up my new Pedaltrain Jr board. Perfect fit!

[rkelley]

OK, this is crazy. Tennis and guitar players? That's me (I'm a better guitar player than a tennis player). I play tennis with someone like this too. We're both engineers as well - guitars and tennis racquets aren't free, and there ain't no way I'm making money playing tennis. Music is just brutal to make any real money in - especially if you want to play your own stuff.

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

new FEnder Custom Shop tele purchased, pics to follow

[Dedans Penthouse]

^^^ Congrats Timbo. Enjoy the grit, growl and twang

[SlapShot]

Originally Posted by Timbo's hopeless slice

new FEnder Custom Shop tele purchased, pics to follow

Awesome!

I put together a parts Tele over Christmas that is easily on par with the '62 RI I had a few years ago, but sadly I haven't had time to wrap up the fretwork and other little setup things since life has gotten in the way the last few weeks. Hoping that this weekend, I can finally finish tweaking it. I am a Tele player, through and through.

[v-verb]

My guitar in progress - Les Paul type


my fave guitar - a Swedish made Johan Gustavsson


My old Marshall plexi

[Power Player]

Verb you have some sick gear man.

[v-verb]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Verb you have some sick gear man.

Thanks Power Player! Please let me know when you get one of those Bogner pedals and if they kick *****

Cheers

nigel

Here's one of my more esoteric amps - tons of sounds in this beast

[KenC]

V-verb, isn't that the production model of Blues Saraceno's amp? He got some great tone out of his, so if the production model is the same I bet you are in tone heaven!

[v-verb]

Originally Posted by KenC

V-verb, isn't that the production model of Blues Saraceno's amp? He got some great tone out of his, so if the production model is the same I bet you are in tone heaven!

Hey Ken!

Spot on! That's the Mojave Amps version of Blues' amp.

From what I gather, Blues Dad Alex licensed the amp to Mojave and then changed his mind so it was not advertised by Blues and sold only 17 or 18 of them.

The components are first rate. For example, Blues original amp used a Chinese made variac, this one uses a US Staco Variac. The quality of components and workmanship is superb, in contrast to Alex Saraceno's amps which sounded great but had that home-made look (although I would love to have one of Alex's amps).

It has perhaps the best cleans I've heard, and the dirty sounds can sustain forever if you want. A great amp!

Would love to see some of your gear - just enjoy seeing guitar gear. You're an EVH guy? Saw then in Toronto - great show. My buddy who is a Les Paul fanatic tried a recent Japan made EVH and said it was unbelievable - about $800 used - not bad!

Cheers

nigel

[Polaris]

Folks, this thread is awesome.

I was shopping for a beginner guitar recently, and finally bought one over Thanksgiving. It is a Yamaha CG122MC, a basic cedar-top classical guitar and I am slowly learning about fingerpicking and strumming.

This guy has really nice and systematic youtube lessons for newbies, and I'm looking at them while developing the courage to shell out money for hourly one-on-one guitar lessons. The lessons that I've been looking at cost abour $45-55 per hour. Is this a reasonable price according to you guys?

[Power Player]

I used to charge $50. I basically wanted to make around the same as playing sessions. Just matters the teacher and their resume. You want to work with someone who likes the stuff you do if possible. Just makes it more enjoyable.

[tennis_balla]

Time has come to put my EB/MM Axis on the cutting board and let it go. If you guys know of anyone who'd be interested in Europe, give me a shout. Like this guitar a lot but need the money for other things. Once I sell this I will have 0 guitars, but thats the way it is. I'll get back into the game soon enough.

[3fees]

I played and took lessons for years,,for me a fork in the road showed up, rock or classical,, I could not get my self to buy a hand made luis echevarria guitar although I strummed a few chords with one, Segovia used this guitar and his protege Chris parkening, I got to the point I could play what I heard on the radio, however, I did not want to entertain other peeps,, just not my bag.
My instructor took a vacation from his studio and put me on the spot to give beginning to advanced lessons,they all gave such praise I thought I was a VIP, VIP I'll take that in world second, hahhahaha
Okay, when I was playing the guitar, the world was an oyster and I cracked it open several times to look yet dont touch the pearl,hahahhaha, VIP is genuine, Superstars are dime a dozen.hahhahahha, something about making pleasant sounds that gave me tremendous insight. a very good thing,,hahahhahahahahahahaha

[SlapShot]

Originally Posted by tennis_balla

Time has come to put my EB/MM Axis on the cutting board and let it go. If you guys know of anyone who'd be interested in Europe, give me a shout. Like this guitar a lot but need the money for other things. Once I sell this I will have 0 guitars, but thats the way it is. I'll get back into the game soon enough.

Man, it's a shame that you're letting that go - I love EBMM guitars, but sadly, I'm neither in Europe nor in the market.

[Ross K]

Any of you know much about resonator guitars?

Any recommendations? Ideally we're talking modern, well made and not cripplingly pricey.

I know the names National, Dobro and Regal are mentioned. Also, that for my purposes: blues and picking style - round neck wood or wood/metal is preferable.

Anyhow, I'm wanting to buy one but not quite sure which.

TIA

[guitarplayer]

I'm running 2 Reds now. One set for lower gain the other for hi-gain.

[vandre]

Originally Posted by Timbo's hopeless slice

new FEnder Custom Shop tele purchased, pics to follow

so i take it timbo was a good boy this year, huh?