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Post by FireBall on May 21, 2009 16:50:08 GMT -5
Got a new Michael Kelly Valor Glory today. I have been wanting one for a while. I found out that Michael Kelly had discontinued the model and the BUG HIT!! So now I'm a proud owner. I really like this guitar. If I had to make one complaint, it would be the access to the 17th fret is restricted somewhat, but that's it so far. The guitar is set-up really well, I haven't tinkered with it yet. I will get the tools out and start checking the neck, but as of right now.. no issues!! Valor GlorySpecifications CONSTRUCTION: Set-neck BODY: Mahogany TOP: Solid maple cap w/flame maple NECK: Mahogany FRETBOARD: Ebony FRETS: 22 medium jumbo SCALE: 24-3/4” BINDING: 5-ply white & black INLAY: Glory scroll of real abalone and pearl BRIDGE: Tune-o-matic TUNERS: Grover PICKUPS: Rockfield SWC - direct mounted ELECTRONICS: One tone, one volume, coil tapped STRINGS: D’ Addario HARDWARE: Chrome with engraved pickup covers and custom Glory Knobs
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Post by cynical1 on May 21, 2009 17:41:18 GMT -5
Pretty guitar you have there.
I've got a Rockfield PAF for one of my project. You'll have to put some sound clips up so I know what I'm in for.
That's two Kelly's now, correct?
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Post by FireBall on May 21, 2009 18:02:22 GMT -5
I haven't got to plug into a real amp yet.. gotta study.. Yeah.. that's my second Michael Kelly. I got the Patriot Special Newcastle edition a few weeks ago, but that one didn't count... I accidentally won it on eBay.. ;D
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Post by cynical1 on May 21, 2009 18:35:08 GMT -5
...I got the Patriot Special Newcastle edition a few weeks ago, but that one didn't count... I accidentally won it on eBay.. ;D I've got to remember that one...did that excuse really work?
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Post by ChrisK on May 21, 2009 19:27:41 GMT -5
So, was this based on an accidental bid?
Or, "heck, no one will leave go a bid that low."
I accidentally hit my sister once; I threw a shadow boxing punch and she rapidly leaned into it. It was all her fault.
(My mother didn't buy it either.)
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Post by FireBall on May 21, 2009 20:54:06 GMT -5
I got the Patriot Special Newcastle edition a few weeks ago, but that one didn't count... I accidentally won it on eBay.. ;D Neither did my wife!!
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Post by newey on May 21, 2009 21:39:27 GMT -5
I have found that the best way to handle the wife's reaction to a new guitar is not to tell her I got it. You need to have a critical mass of guitars around for this to work, say a dozen or so. I just casually put the new one in a stand, or hang it with the others on the wall, or slide its case in amongst the others. She won't notice the new one in the middle of all the others for about a week or two, at which point I can truthfully say: "Oh, that one? I got that a while back . . ."
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Post by lpf3 on May 21, 2009 23:32:18 GMT -5
Doesn't work if your wife's a musician, as mine is . My son left his Wolfgang at my house temporarily & the wife noticed it right away, not knowing it was my son's. I have found the best approach is to walk in the front door with it & just take it like a man . After all, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. ;D Helps if ya got good headphones. -lpf3
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Post by FireBall on May 22, 2009 5:44:44 GMT -5
What is your answer when your wife asks... "I thought you just bought a guitar (which could mean you bought one like 5 years ago), why do you need another one??" As a group, we should nail down a good universal answer.. ;D Although, I like the sneaking the guitar in technique... but my brother plays guitar, I could always say.. uhh he (my brother) wants me to work on this old thing... This is the one I accidentally won on eBay... I really did!
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Post by sumgai on May 22, 2009 8:47:25 GMT -5
Don't ask Chris to count the ultra-bright blue LED's!! ;D
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Post by lpf3 on May 22, 2009 9:27:53 GMT -5
Or we could take the easy route & invent the universal wife....... Oh, wait, how about opening a guitar shop in Stepford ? -lpf3
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Post by cynical1 on May 22, 2009 9:45:46 GMT -5
As a group, we should nail down a good universal answer.. ;D I always preferred "Yes, it's another (fill in the blank) Shall we take an inventory in the closets now?" This generally starts a completely unrelated rant in which a defense is mounted regarding their previous purchases...it generally also covers every conceivable sin I may or may not have committed over 25+ years...and my mother usually gets added in towards the end... The trick is to mount the Stoical Defense Posture and just silently stand there and let the rant continue. After around 10 minutes they begin to fade and just walk off. At this point the guitar is forgotten, and as Sun Tsu eloquently stated, you now hold the field after the engagement...the battle is yours. Sun Tsu demonstrating the Stoical Defense Posture after a recent guitar purchaseHappy Trails Cynical One
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Post by ashcatlt on May 22, 2009 13:56:20 GMT -5
I'm always perfectly happy to explain in graphic and technical detail why I need this guitar, and how it's different from the others. Only takes a couple minutes before she just gives up and walks away.
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Post by ChrisK on May 22, 2009 20:59:29 GMT -5
In life, I never ask permission nor beg forgiveness. I follow the golden rule....(I have the gold).
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