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.
![](http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5512/front2fe3.jpg)
![](http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7374/back1cz8.jpg)
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.
![](http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5512/front2fe3.jpg)
![](http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7374/back1cz8.jpg)
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
A few from me....
Epiphone LP Studio. Used to have a cheap Hohner LP which I lost through a few house moves. This one's the latest addition, had it a few months and loving the tone. Think I'll swap the pickups out soon though, just not quite hot enough
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2889/19febguitars023of1.jpg)
Ibanez G10. Fancied something that would pull off weird Vai like moves without creaking and groaning, this was just the thing. Soon to be upgraded to a Jem if I have the cash
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5194/g10ue5.jpg)
Next, the reason for the Ibanez - a Squire Stagemaster. Times were hard a few years ago, I'd sold all my kit and fancied an all rounder. This was the closest I could get to it. Bridge pickup is something else, even low it'll quite happily feedback but has really good tone with a bit of chorus
![](http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7879/19febguitars024ct0.jpg)
Lastly, the relic Strat. Bought in '84 and aged really nicely. Had a rewire not too long ago and will need some fretwork soon, but plays so well for a Jap
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9637/stratir4.jpg)
Also have a really really old Epiphone acoustic from the early 80's, but I need to give it a clean before it's picturable
Electrics run through a Boss GT6 and a Laney Linebacker with a Dunlop Wah
Epiphone LP Studio. Used to have a cheap Hohner LP which I lost through a few house moves. This one's the latest addition, had it a few months and loving the tone. Think I'll swap the pickups out soon though, just not quite hot enough
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2889/19febguitars023of1.jpg)
Ibanez G10. Fancied something that would pull off weird Vai like moves without creaking and groaning, this was just the thing. Soon to be upgraded to a Jem if I have the cash
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5194/g10ue5.jpg)
Next, the reason for the Ibanez - a Squire Stagemaster. Times were hard a few years ago, I'd sold all my kit and fancied an all rounder. This was the closest I could get to it. Bridge pickup is something else, even low it'll quite happily feedback but has really good tone with a bit of chorus
![](http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7879/19febguitars024ct0.jpg)
Lastly, the relic Strat. Bought in '84 and aged really nicely. Had a rewire not too long ago and will need some fretwork soon, but plays so well for a Jap
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9637/stratir4.jpg)
Also have a really really old Epiphone acoustic from the early 80's, but I need to give it a clean before it's picturable
Electrics run through a Boss GT6 and a Laney Linebacker with a Dunlop Wah
Here is my little catalogue of beauties -
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Charvel.jpg)
My favourite of the bunch
as it was my first proper electric guitar and I had some fun times with this axe in my younger days when playing in thrash/death metal bands. The electrics are a bit hit and miss nowadays so perhaps needs a good overhaul (and i do have the missing knob). The one i will never ever sell.
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Peavey.jpg)
Always loved the Peavey Vandenberg when i was younger - almost got one instead of the Charvel, but when i notices the V type was being made again, at a great price, i could not resist. This is an excellent guitar. (in the background on the left is my old and battered Kay guitar - my very first electric guitar which really got me into playing)
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/jackson.jpg)
What can i say? Pure and solid metal, in looks and sound![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Fender.jpg)
All time classic, has a lovely fat sound. Used this in band work too, and for recording
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Yamaha.jpg)
Bought this because i was curious. It's OK if a little weedy in sound for my style of playing, but sounds nice and full when played acoustically. Very easy to play - would be idealy for beginners
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Raimundo.jpg)
My latest addition, for those mellow evenings - a nice Raimundo classical
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Bass.jpg)
I started to do some home recording a few years ago, so needed a Bass guitar. This Ltd does the trick.
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Aria.jpg)
For my more acoustic moments. This is a decent acoustic guitar, which came highly recommended to me at the time (about 8 years ago now)
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Charvel.jpg)
My favourite of the bunch
![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Peavey.jpg)
Always loved the Peavey Vandenberg when i was younger - almost got one instead of the Charvel, but when i notices the V type was being made again, at a great price, i could not resist. This is an excellent guitar. (in the background on the left is my old and battered Kay guitar - my very first electric guitar which really got me into playing)
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/jackson.jpg)
What can i say? Pure and solid metal, in looks and sound
![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Fender.jpg)
All time classic, has a lovely fat sound. Used this in band work too, and for recording
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Yamaha.jpg)
Bought this because i was curious. It's OK if a little weedy in sound for my style of playing, but sounds nice and full when played acoustically. Very easy to play - would be idealy for beginners
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Raimundo.jpg)
My latest addition, for those mellow evenings - a nice Raimundo classical
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Bass.jpg)
I started to do some home recording a few years ago, so needed a Bass guitar. This Ltd does the trick.
![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/gbbird/Aria.jpg)
For my more acoustic moments. This is a decent acoustic guitar, which came highly recommended to me at the time (about 8 years ago now)
Edited by gbbird on Saturday 23 February 17:17
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)
![](http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/5/6/9/336569.jpg)
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.
![](http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/4/3/9/f_JamesPhoto2m_21b8d9f.jpg)
Finaly convinced the missus that while its quite pricey - it will hold its value (not that I'll ever sell it
![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
![](http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/5/6/9/336569.jpg)
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.
![](http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/4/3/9/f_JamesPhoto2m_21b8d9f.jpg)
My next (and final) guitar will be a Gibson Les Paul, but is has to be transclucent blue (imagine sunburst only blue) but they seem to be quite difficult to find. Any pointers as to where i can get one. Saw one once in the local music shop and loved it. Wish i had bought it there and then.
First guitar was a Squier Strat in red... electrics are a bit knackered now though, need an overhaul. (well, first guitar was an old classical which my Mum borrowed for me... I still have it, 8 years later...)
Next was an Epi SG, which sounds phenomenal but the action/intonation/tuners/truss rod are tempremental as hell, so I dont use that one much any more.
Then came a Danelectro U1, bought because I fancied something different, and it sounded great... but for some stupid reason I sold it
to my ex mates bro. Who I know for a fact doesnt really look after it and hardly plays it. *rolleyes* I regret selling it, big time. Was a bargain too.
Then (my current main guitar) an ESP EC200QM, with EMG HZ passive p/ups... which sounds fantastic, but I cant help but think it'd benefit from a better amp.
My electro acc is a Stagg (cheap and nasty Ovation clone) and the neck is surprisingly good, but thats about its only redeeming feature.
Whole lot goes through a Zoom 505II, Marshall Supervibe Chorus, Danelectro pepperoni phaser and a Zoom RFX1000 into a Line 6 Spider with FB4. I also have an EMA flanger and a Boss DS1 which I dont use.
I stopped playing as much for a while and I am slowly starting to get back into it, and I want to add another amp, and a couple more stompboxes. Possibly a nice Tele as well, but not sure yet. Will post some pics when I get some uploaded. I also want to get into home recording (been meaning to for years, you know how it is...
)
Next was an Epi SG, which sounds phenomenal but the action/intonation/tuners/truss rod are tempremental as hell, so I dont use that one much any more.
Then came a Danelectro U1, bought because I fancied something different, and it sounded great... but for some stupid reason I sold it
![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
Then (my current main guitar) an ESP EC200QM, with EMG HZ passive p/ups... which sounds fantastic, but I cant help but think it'd benefit from a better amp.
My electro acc is a Stagg (cheap and nasty Ovation clone) and the neck is surprisingly good, but thats about its only redeeming feature.
Whole lot goes through a Zoom 505II, Marshall Supervibe Chorus, Danelectro pepperoni phaser and a Zoom RFX1000 into a Line 6 Spider with FB4. I also have an EMA flanger and a Boss DS1 which I dont use.
I stopped playing as much for a while and I am slowly starting to get back into it, and I want to add another amp, and a couple more stompboxes. Possibly a nice Tele as well, but not sure yet. Will post some pics when I get some uploaded. I also want to get into home recording (been meaning to for years, you know how it is...
![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
wasted years said:
just1 said:
Ibanez JS1200 CA
Nice - shame it only comes in candy apple ![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
The Candy apple colour does grow on you and i quite like it, given the choice would go for a white Js1000 or if my Lottery numbers came up a chromeboy.
sorry its taken me a little while to add pics here, but heres my Squier Tele Repro,
![](http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc19/Forthright-MC/cars%20and%20assorted%20stuff/Telecaster.jpg)
![](http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc19/Forthright-MC/cars%20and%20assorted%20stuff/Telecaster1.jpg)
not the prettiest example, but i've had it for quite some time and the things been played quite a bit through my various guitar phases!
the back pickup could do with some attention (fallen off its springs) and when i was playing it a little while ago the bottom string snapped which i haven't got round to sorting out yet...
TBH i've been seriously thinking of selling it on recently, i don't play it half as much as i used to and since seeing a few really smart Rickenbacker 4000 series basses pass through my local music shop recently my interest in bass has resurfaced again which i would like to do properly now
good little starter instruments these are IMO, not as comfortable to play as a Strat, but its versatile, can take being played hard and they can sund pretty good through a good amp too (i used to have a Peavey Rage 660 to go with this)
an all time classic guitar shape too as well IMO
![](http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc19/Forthright-MC/cars%20and%20assorted%20stuff/Telecaster.jpg)
![](http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc19/Forthright-MC/cars%20and%20assorted%20stuff/Telecaster1.jpg)
not the prettiest example, but i've had it for quite some time and the things been played quite a bit through my various guitar phases!
the back pickup could do with some attention (fallen off its springs) and when i was playing it a little while ago the bottom string snapped which i haven't got round to sorting out yet...
TBH i've been seriously thinking of selling it on recently, i don't play it half as much as i used to and since seeing a few really smart Rickenbacker 4000 series basses pass through my local music shop recently my interest in bass has resurfaced again which i would like to do properly now
good little starter instruments these are IMO, not as comfortable to play as a Strat, but its versatile, can take being played hard and they can sund pretty good through a good amp too (i used to have a Peavey Rage 660 to go with this)
an all time classic guitar shape too as well IMO
Edited by Forthright MC on Friday 23 May 22:44
My brother has a Gibson Les Paul Custom II, I will be hanged if I take it out the box without permission and my parents would ask serious questions if I was to take a photo of it. They'd think I am selling it on ebay etc. He is coming up to 30 now, he got it as a 21st birthday present from the parents.
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