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Post by bam on Jun 6, 2005 2:04:52 GMT -5
.. Since the last poll has a few "bugs", so I think it's good to start a new one, plus adding a thread like back then in the GN1 for everyone to post whatever they say about their guitar(s) -- pics, reviews, whatever are welcome !
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Post by RJB on Jun 6, 2005 9:11:56 GMT -5
[repost from original thread]
Looks like I'm still the only Tele guy here. While I have to admit the Strat style guitar is a great design I think Leo got it right the first time. A Tele in the mid posistion is just perfect, and bridge mode with all that metal around it, has THE tone. IMHO.
However 1 of the 2 Teles is a Nashvile (3 pup) model, which has the 2/4 Strat positions, kind of best of both worlds. So I guess I'm a little bit in both camps really.
RJB
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Post by GuyaGuy on Jun 6, 2005 15:49:53 GMT -5
well, ya didn't have to create a "relic/unusual" category just for little ole me!  |
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Post by bam on Jun 6, 2005 21:30:19 GMT -5
'little ole me' ? that sounds like too much ..  Well, I just think that it would be good to accomodate everyone's likings inside . (hey, there ARE relics and uniquities out there !) ;D "There's one in every crowd" -- Jon Bon Jovi |
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Post by ajent__smith on Jun 7, 2005 18:01:59 GMT -5
hey what about accoustic electrics? there not my favorite, but im sure there someone's... somewhere... I think
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Post by RandomHero on Jun 7, 2005 18:32:38 GMT -5
Can't forget archtops! I'm an electric player but I loves me some archtops.  |
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Post by wolf on Jun 7, 2005 18:37:32 GMT -5
Wow, I'm the first person to vote for the Les Paul / SG type. I've got an SG Standard. If nothing else, Gibosn makes one Hell of a rock solid guitar. I can safely say it will outlive me.
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Post by Newt on Jun 7, 2005 21:10:15 GMT -5
What's a relic? My two electrics are a '64 DuoSonic and a '68 Guild Starfire II.
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Post by Trey on Jun 8, 2005 5:14:16 GMT -5
What's a relic? My two electrics are a '64 DuoSonic and a '68 Guild Starfire II. A relic is hwere they intentinally beat up a new guitar to make it look old, to simulate years of hard playing. I think it's knida dumb, a person should "relic" their own guitars over the years from actual playing... I like 335s and LPs equaly, so I'm not going to vote. I would be equally happy playing either one at any time. |
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Post by damian on Jun 8, 2005 9:52:36 GMT -5
a guitar I made its a strat style with an alder body and a solid honduran rosewood neck. vintage hardware and texas special pickups. Best sounding guitar Ive ever heard.Peace Damian
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Post by GuyaGuy on Jun 8, 2005 15:31:31 GMT -5
A relic is hwere they intentinally beat up a new guitar to make it look old, to simulate years of hard playing. I think it's knida dumb, a person should "relic" their own guitars over the years from actual playing... I like 335s and LPs equaly, so I'm not going to vote. I would be equally happy playing either one at any time. , i think bam's reference to "relic" here is the REAL kind, as in old gee-tars that have been long forgotten until someone decides they're cool, like AIRLINE, DANO, GUYATONE, KAY, HARMONY, EKO, etc. i do agree about the stupidity of "new" relics. there's a recent thread about that here somewhere... Newt: 60s Duo-Sonic and Starfire? i'd call 'em "unique/relic." whatever you call 'em, i like yr style! i'd gladly trade ya for a set of BRAND NEW strings. i'll throw in a guitar strap and we'll call it even! ;D |
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Post by Trey on Jun 8, 2005 20:26:57 GMT -5
trey, i think bam's reference to "relic" here is the REAL kind, as in old gee-tars that have been long forgotten until someone decides they're cool, like AIRLINE, DANO, GUYATONE, KAY, HARMONY, EKO, etc. i do agree about the stupidity of "new" relics. there's a recent thread about that here somewhere... AH, it appears that I misinterpretted it then  I've been on the lookout for a nice Kay/Silvertone/Harmony archtop for awhile now. I think they make great slide guitars, but it's hard to find one in semi-good condition that's not overpriced(I'm mainly talking about EvilBay) Sucks when people realize what they've got on their hands and then start asking too high of a price for it. I ain't paying over $100 for an old, dusty, poorly made guitar LOL |
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Post by bam on Jun 8, 2005 22:04:07 GMT -5
To all,
well, it's just that ProBoards only allow max. 8 pieces to poll. So basically I just put the "major types" in and the rest goes to "unique/relic/other".
"Acoustic electrics" should go to "acoustics". (since it's an acoustic by its nature)
"Archtops" should go to "other" along with "unique/relic"
The "relic" I mean is exactly as Guya said.
okay, looking forward for future posts ..
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Post by GuyaGuy on Jun 9, 2005 0:05:27 GMT -5
trey, i'd recommend staying away from KAY. all of em that i've played have been absolute dreck. unplayable. SILVERTONE/DANOS are pretty good for what they are. i've not played a HARMONY, but apparently they're respected amongst archtop players. but that is a nice way of making use of a bad guitar: worn frets? bowed neck? high action? that's a perfect SLIDE GUITAR!
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Post by badpenguin on Jun 25, 2005 13:44:16 GMT -5
D*mnnnnnn.... Hard question. I've got the superstrats: Aria pro II prototype, Ibanez ex 1700, the Paul copies: '72 Penco goldtop, '78 Electra mpc x350, the others: '84 Roland G707, '80 Rhapsoby bc rich copy, so how can I chose? I guess it'll have to be the superstrats. When I just want to play for my own amusement, I pick the aria or ibanez. Sometimes. Maybe. I don't know! I love all my japanese children equally!! ;D
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Post by Trey on Jun 25, 2005 17:01:13 GMT -5
trey, i'd recommend staying away from KAY. all of em that i've played have been absolute dreck. unplayable. SILVERTONE/DANOS are pretty good for what they are. i've not played a HARMONY, but apparently they're respected amongst archtop players. but that is a nice way of making use of a bad guitar: worn frets? bowed neck? high action? that's a perfect SLIDE GUITAR! Unplayable for slide?!?!?! That must be one HORRID guitar!! Problem with the archtop is the fact that they are becoming coveted by both slide players and collectors, and we all know what they means, sky rocketting prices  I simply resfuse to pay more than $100 for a guitar that was a poorly built 50 years ago... I changed my mind and voted for semi-hollows, I could live without my LPs but will always own a 335. Simply the ebst guitar design, ever IMHO |
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I've been on the lookout for a nice Kay/Silvertone/Harmony archtop for awhile now. I think they make great slide guitars, but it's hard to find one in semi-good condition that's not overpriced(I'm mainly talking about EvilBay) Sucks when people realize what they've got on their hands and then start asking too high of a price for it. I ain't paying over $100 for an old, dusty, poorly made guitar LOL
I simply resfuse to pay more than $100 for a guitar that was a poorly built 50 years ago...