Lets look at our guitars thread
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Only got this acoustic at the moment - made by Oakwood Instruments as a show guitar (a demonstration of their skills with wood and sound etc...). Bear claw spruce top with Quilted Maple back and sides, Ebony fretboard with Burgbinga bindings - Grover MHeads.
Had it for 5 years now - one guitar I'll never sell.
Plays even better than she looks - I used to play alot in folk sessions and wanted something that would cut through - she does that and more. One of those guitars that when you hit a chord the harmonics get more complex and rich rather than diminish.
Sold all my electrics before I came out to Dubai.
I feel a LP 59 Reissue is on the cards very soon thansk to a deal I can get through a mate here.
Had it for 5 years now - one guitar I'll never sell.
Plays even better than she looks - I used to play alot in folk sessions and wanted something that would cut through - she does that and more. One of those guitars that when you hit a chord the harmonics get more complex and rich rather than diminish.
Sold all my electrics before I came out to Dubai.
I feel a LP 59 Reissue is on the cards very soon thansk to a deal I can get through a mate here.
Edited by Asterix on Sunday 17th February 13:54
Here's my next purchase - a 59 reissue - faded tabacco - should be ordering next month.
Finaly convinced the missus that while its quite pricey - it will hold its value (not that I'll ever sell it
hehe)
And a piccy of my playing at Barrowlands back in the day with my first Les Paul - Studio. by then it was my back up guitar but also had the action set high for slide work.
Finaly convinced the missus that while its quite pricey - it will hold its value (not that I'll ever sell it
hehe)And a piccy of my playing at Barrowlands back in the day with my first Les Paul - Studio. by then it was my back up guitar but also had the action set high for slide work.
Eggle - Patrick used to live down the road from me (Slap End (yes it's a real place and not a made up Benny Hill name) near Harpenden) and would pop over and see what he was making.
Also played in the village band with him. I'd also guest on a few tracks and would play some of his personal guitars - all very nice too!
Also played in the village band with him. I'd also guest on a few tracks and would play some of his personal guitars - all very nice too!
Some nice stuff there - both coming in, going out & staying.
I'd be interested to know how you built the collection up. Enthusiastic amateur? Working muso? Over how long and the why's.
Probably take you ages to build up the story - I also think it would be interesting for others building a collection as they all seem to compliment each other.
I'd be interested to know how you built the collection up. Enthusiastic amateur? Working muso? Over how long and the why's.
Probably take you ages to build up the story - I also think it would be interesting for others building a collection as they all seem to compliment each other.
Evangelion said:
Enthusiastic amateur and occasionally working muso Asterix. To build up this collection has taken a few years, the earliest acquisition is the blue Strat which I bought in 1996 and is the only one I have which has actually earned me any gig money.
Although this may soon change as I have an audition this evening - wish me luck!
ETA Nice Les Paul Asterix!
I'll have my fingers & toes crossed for you.Although this may soon change as I have an audition this evening - wish me luck!
ETA Nice Les Paul Asterix!
Edited by Evangelion on Tuesday 29th September 17:26
I only ever did one audition. Didn't play a thing - mainly because there was a rock legend, or so he thought, called 'Angel' also auditioning and he wouldn't shut up about how good he was in a Whitesnake type of vibe
I muttered something about Cream, Floyd and Zep and was given the gig. Turned out down the line, we got deal with Nude in the UK and Sony worldwide and was 'pro' for four fun filled years
Not many can say they were big in Poland & Turkey... (for good reason, haha)
Still can't play for toffee though. No justice, eh?
Anyway - best of luck. Let us know how you get on.
HUW JONES said:
No matter what I try I cannot put photos (as they were called) on the computer/internet/whatever but the current armaments include:
335 Sunburst
Danelectro reissue,
Gretsch electrone,
Hoppus hybrid Fender bass,
Peter Hook's acoustic Martin (used to write the riffs for the last 2 NO albums (!)
...generally run through Marshall valve and a generic Fender bass combo.
and a stray blue acoustic of indeterminate parentage.
Cheers.
Sounds awesome mate - hope you get the "photo" thing sorted.335 Sunburst
Danelectro reissue,
Gretsch electrone,
Hoppus hybrid Fender bass,
Peter Hook's acoustic Martin (used to write the riffs for the last 2 NO albums (!)
...generally run through Marshall valve and a generic Fender bass combo.
and a stray blue acoustic of indeterminate parentage.
Cheers.
Eve - lovely thing. Sorry to hear about the aud..
Edited by Asterix on Saturday 3rd October 23:45
gingerpaul said:
Asterix said:
I'm looking for a smaller tube amp.
Got a Marshall Class 5 turning up sometime this week. It may be just what you're looking for so I'll post up in the amps thread when it arrives with a mini review. 
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