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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Cool Chinchen.
When I get back to the US (this summer) I'll be in a better position to talk with you, but for now...both of those look fine!
Bet they sound good too.
I like the idea of having a mandolin that came from someone's hands that is of solid construction and has a nice deeper sound to it. One that could take a bit of hard living.
I'll get off a note to you.
Cheers,
DD
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Nice Locker! Those are both keepers, although they don't hold a candle to my first electric.......a Teisco Delray!!! :-) The action on that baby was like cable guy wires, built the finger strength I have today.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Yeow, now that ^^^^^^ is a classy unit.
Love that sunburst!
And those Martin's up there. Exquisite.
Locker, are those your Gibsons? Kin-A bro.
I've my eye on a Rockbridge Dreadnought Brazilian.
The only problem, I'd spend fewer coins buying a car.
Oh man, but the tone...
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Locker, you have quite the collection there....sweet. Looks like Iron Mnt. goes off!
My first electric is going to be a strat, but I've always loved the sound of those SG's."
Salad , feel better now?
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Locker, no, I don't still have the Teisco, wish I did. I also wish I still had my sunburst Epiphone 12 string I bought in about 1970....sold it for $125....that about defines how well I've been doing with my investments my whole life.....sell low.
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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I WISH I still had my original electric guitar...
The photo on this thread with my two brothers shows it...
I can't for the life of me figure out what make it is...
Just a wild ass guess, but both of those sort of have the look of a Silvertone
I had that same Bieber look for years, almost through my neck out swinging the hair out of my eyes.
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D.Eubanks
climber
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My Dad has a Schecter and it surprised the hell out of me how good it played. Only around 600$ I think.
My boys Schecter bass......Guitar Center said for the money ($500.00) its the best,.. if you buy a new one.
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D.Eubanks
climber
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What a motivation boost, looking at all of this "Eye Candy."
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murcy
climber
sanfrancisco
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I played a Rick 4001 bass, which I liked a lot. In the same band I sometimes played the guitarist's Rick 6-string, which sounded nice but I found it a little hard to play---neck too skinny, maybe.
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Anywhere I like
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Salad, you did a wise thing buying a Breedlove, those things are the best! My Dad bought me one when I was sixteen (had played only a year and a half) and I felt a little weird owning this (used) $2100 custom built acoustic, but as I grew older, continued to play I have grown the deepest appreciation for this instrument. It was hand built by Steve Henderson, one of the co-creators of the company. The serial number in it is 2606. Pretty early Breedlove. The body is walnut, with a cedar top, the neck is walnut with an ebony fretboard, classic Breedlove cut-away. F cking awesome. Plays great. I love it. It will always be there for me. For the rest of my life. I'll try to post some pictures of it later. Post some of yours! if you haven't already. And remember, a guitar will outlast your life time, if you take care of it. Don't think of yourself as the owner, more of the caretaker. My Dad taught me that.
Pierce
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Has anyone played a Rickenbacker (spelling?)? And if so did you hate it like I did?
Yep and yep. Didn't do anything for me...maybe if I were a jangle-popper?
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Condorman
Trad climber
Lake Forest, CA
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Salad,
Your investment in a fine guitar will come back tenfold. I saw other replies that mentioned the appreciation you will have for the instrument which is definitely true. THe tone itself of a fine instrument makes your music sound better, as well as if it's set up properly, it should be easier to play, hence, you will sound better. The inspiration provided by all of this will likely make you play more, and you'll become more proficient. Add to that what you've spent your money on is something that gives to those around you the gift of music, and it being music from a friend. It's amazing just how good a simple chord strummed on a fine instrument can sound - I remember the first time I strummed my D41 and heard it's depth and warmth and thought "damn I'm good" - kidding of course, but I'll often play and people will be listening and I honestly feel I'm merely the conduit for the instrument to broadcast to the world and will say out loud "doesn't that sound good" - giving full credit to the instrument. Finally, whatever you paid for your Breedlove, over the years, the annual cost of that instrument will amount to pennies per month or day - a way of looking at the cost versus the enjoyment you get from it that makes it one of the most economical expenditures for entertainment and enriching your life. Enjoy it! Keep new strings on it! Every time you put a new set on, it's like getting a new guitar.
-cb
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gonamok
climber
dont make me come over there
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Funny, I played a ricky BITD, and despite the super low action and narrow neck (which i like), it just didnt feel good...stiff and unresponsive. My buddy had a mossrite solid body at that time (around '68)that was sweeet.
I totally agree on the right instrument being almost impossible to put down. After 40 years i still cant put my strat down, i love that thing. I probably average an hour a day playing, because some days i just go and go. Its my release, my love...its what i DO.
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marv
Mountain climber
Bay Area
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I'm about to drop $4,000 on a vintage Flying V
I plan on spending my retirement rocking and eating ramen
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marv
Mountain climber
Bay Area
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wtf -- someone talking shittt about Rickenbackers? you gotta be kidding
there's no fukkkkingg way you can have The Beatles or the Byrds without that classic Rickenbacker sound
Peter Buck -- the guitarist in REM, a band I normally don't give a fukkk about -- was spot-on when he said in one of the guitar mags (paraphrase): "Rickenbackers sound fukking awesome. I'm not sponsored by them but I'll say that for free"
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Dude. Do not get a flying V. So cheesey. Plus the resonant frequencies in the body couple and cancel each other out. They sound like wet noodles.... ;)
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Some Martins I used to have when the sickness was real bad.
Left to right. D18 Authentic, 1935 D28, 1937 D28, 1944 D28, CWB D28
Made in the shade, 1937 D18, 1937 D28, Musselwhite custom
My current number one axe, 1935 D28 aka "The Mojo Bone"
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marv
Mountain climber
Bay Area
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Martins ... now we're getting somewhere
love that Dreadnought sound... love Clarence White on a D-28
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Nice guitars Chief....tele & strat too.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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