That's why God invented stainless-steel.
That's why God invented stainless-steel.
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
Bought this package yesterday at Chicago Music Exchange:
https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com...placid-1642226
A chat with CME sales rep Kyle H resulted in a price of $599. Should be here by the end of the week.
Born in Fullerton, California in 1952
I'd buy that just for the case!
In route. A maple Guild Jumbo 6 string. Should pair nicely with my maple Guild Jumbo 12.
Last edited by blackonblack; 03-19-2024 at 09:36 AM.
Mark
It’s a pretty Guild.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison
Got this on Sunday from Amazon. Don't know how I ran across the ad, but since I haven't been playing in quite a while, I thought this might help in the callus dept. It has a 15 pound resistant level. Just after a short use, my fingers hurt, like a lot of practice would.
Jerry
"No harmonic knowledge, no sense of time, a ghastly tone, unskilled vibrato, and so on. Chuck is one of the worst guitar players I know" -Gravity Jim
"No harmonic knowledge, no sense of time, a ghastly tone, unskilled vibrato, and so on. Chuck is one of the worst guitar players I know" -Gravity Jim
I knew somebody would point out that fact and it's true. However, I use this gadget when I am working at my computer and during the times I'm reading content and only using my mouse (right hand), I toughen up my calluses a bit. Plus, I'm only an at home player, no more shows for me.
Jerry
Really hard to practice vibrato while driving down the road
You could always steer with your teeth, Robert.
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
So I picked up a strat. I had a couple of different ones, but this one was available locally and I got to lay hands on it before he layed hands on my cash. Fretboard will be getting some oil - it is a little dry and lighter in color than others I had seen but feels great.
As a bass player, I play a little guitar too, and this one should do the deal.
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Better pics later I guess.
Not sure - doesn't look like this is working right for me
https://flic.kr/p/2pDjPvJ
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Kenny Belmont
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NICE!
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
Kenny Belmont
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Looks pretty nice! I like the curve they put on those custom shop rosewood lam boards. The stock American Originals, not so much
Gassing on this at the store I consult. It weighs 8.5 lbs. plays and sounds great. Always wanted an Oxblood. It’s behind the counter while I ponder it tonight. Getting a bit of a deal.
https://www.maxwellshouseofmusic.com...lucent-oxblood
Mark
I had a Jimmie Vaughn that had a compound radius, although not spec'd that way. I really liked it but reluctantly sold it. This has a MUCH nicer version of that and just feels great.
So of course last night......AFTER I have this, a friend offered to sell me on of his Nash tele's that I always liked. I'm tapped - this got me kind of broke at the time! I'm ok though
Kenny Belmont
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Well I’m picking it up. Worked up a better deal last night. The whole thing went down like.
Gibson LP Std in Oxblood. I’ve only seen 2 other Oxbloods in the wild. I’ve always wanted once since I first got Jeff Beck’s Blow by Blow.
As I reached for it I whispered, please be heavy. Nope. Then when sitting down to play it unplugged, I whispered, please play like crap. Nope. Next as I was plugging into an amp I whispered, please sound like crap. Nope. As I talked to the store owner I whispered, please don’t make me a deal. He did.
So I was out of excuses. LOL
Weighs in at 8.5 lbs.
Last edited by blackonblack; 03-19-2024 at 09:53 AM.
Mark
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Sweet!
Striving to be ordinary
Proud to be a TFF Dumbass!
Nope. It’s why I chose the off shore Guild rather than a USA Guild. It should be paid off on the card next billing cycle.
Also had someone complete the final few bits on a build I initiated about 15 years ago.
Mark
So how does the new LP sound?
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
Initially it sounds great. Haven’t plaited it at length at home as works been busy, life has been busy and I had a couple bass gigs I needed to finish prepping for and perform last night.
Also waiting on a strap and strap locks for it. (All should be here tomorrow). This weekend I have a couple more bass gigs, taxes to finish and 1st yard cut of the year (about 1.5 acres so more than a few minutes). Also have to prep for 2 guitar gigs next week. I plan to use it for the prep and like to give it stage time next week.
Mark
Well got home and strap and strap locks arrived today. I’ll spend some time with my wife then get that installed. I’m weird. On my electric gear, I always use strap locks and I prefer a dedicated strap. I’m slacking some on my acoustics as I tend use a specific sort of strap lock for the end pin with the Jack. I’m thinking I sharing straps on them. First world problems.
Oh I also color coordinate straps to guitars. The Burgundy with black works well for the Oxblood. Not much out there. Had to settle for a 2.75 width when I prefer 3 for E guitars.
Before I ordered I held up a black strap against it. So so. Held up a dark brown, chestnut and lighter brown against it. With all 3 of the the Oxblood appeared black. The red strap was glaringly standing out so no go. Deep burgundy seems to win.
Mark
The Ox next to its cousin, my R9.
Ox is a 50s profile as well.
Man Oxblood is difficult to capture in a photo.
Mark
Strongly considering a LesTremII for the Ox. A subtle use of a vibrato bar is quite useful in a genre I play a large amount of time in. I don’t have the LP tone with a vibrato currently.
Mark
Ya just wang on the neck for a vibrato, it's a time proven technique.
Agreed, oxblood is impossible to photograph but sure is beautiful in person. Is it a natural back? Stinger? Inquiring minds you know!
R9 looks like a keeper too. I just cringe when I see them on hangars like that. Nitro doesn't like them, you might want to blacklight the R9 and see if it's reacting.
"No harmonic knowledge, no sense of time, a ghastly tone, unskilled vibrato, and so on. Chuck is one of the worst guitar players I know" -Gravity Jim
The Ox is a natural back. Yep I know the trick with the headstock, still thinking a Les Trem II. Hard to do the head stock thing while also picking.
they are Hercules hangers. Been using them for decades. Have had nitro guitars on them for years with no ill effects. I know some cause issues. (My 79 std in nitro hung on a Hercules when not at a gig for decades with no effect)..
Mark