Members gorebreath Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 I can't imagine they sound good in comparison to wood though I have no real clue. Anyone use done? What are the tonal qualities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 EGC never played one myself, but they look sweet. got some cool vids on the site too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MONGOOZ Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 Mark Farner sounded pretty good back in the early 70's with his Veleno aluminum guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebreath Posted November 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 EGCnever played one myself, but they look sweet. got some cool vids on the site too. If Buzz Osbourne plays them they must be decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Minnie The Moocher Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 Aluminium I don't know, but LePape's steelbody guitars are stellar - and quite "woody" sounding: http://www.loiclepapesteelguitars.com/spip.php?rubrique2 Mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 The important question though is, do you pronounce it: 'alooominum', or: 'aluminium' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 Steel?!!............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Matter-Eater Lad Posted November 18, 2010 Members Share Posted November 18, 2010 A friend of mine had one of those aluminum Teles with the American Flag graphic. My memory is foggy since it was about 15 years ago but I do remember being surprised at how good it sounded. Your obvious thought is "it will sound metallic". It wasn't like that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebreath Posted November 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 The important question though is, do you pronounce it:'alooominum',or:'aluminium'? Alooominum of course it is just better that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebreath Posted November 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Aluminium I don't know, but LePape's steelbody guitars are stellar - and quite "woody" sounding: http://www.loiclepapesteelguitars.com/spip.php?rubrique2 Mine: Those are gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebreath Posted November 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Who makes that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 ^ looks like those trippy posters found in most dorm rooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Dr! Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Alooominum of course it is just better that way. Eurgh, Americans! :poke: Was waiting to see a James Trussart link. Bravo. Beautiful guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tehuti Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 My Reverend sounds pretty sweet to me, and it's the lightest guitar I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 My Industrial Indy-8 aluminum lap steel sustains for days. GREAT guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 I can't imagine they sound good in comparison to wood though I have no real clue. Anyone use done? What are the tonal qualities? I'd guess they sound like utter {censored}, since all the "experts" here claim that teh tone is in the wood! I'd love to try one out. Most I've seen are good looking and I'd imagine they sound like what ever pups are installed. Seems they be more stable too and not so affected by climate and weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MONGOOZ Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 why not just listen to one...the Veleno guitar and Mark Farner in 1974 with Grand Funk Railroad [YOUTUBE]uW3nPqPPBDw[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikesr1963 Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Don't know which sound the best, but the alum strats Fender made were beautiful guitars. http://www.stratcollector.com/newsdesk/archives/000262.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tidal Rhythm Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Sounds sweet to my ears:[YOUTUBE]QjpfydWtiqo[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members *BLEEP* Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 The important question though is, do you pronounce it: 'alooominum', or: 'aluminium' ? ...or maybe "ah-loo-min-ee-um" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 wooden guitars are so passe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HC Hipster Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Tone is in the fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Aluminium I don't know, but LePape's steelbody guitars are stellar - and quite "woody" sounding: http://www.loiclepapesteelguitars.com/spip.php?rubrique2 Mine: ironically, that gives me wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 61x49 Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Eurgh, Americans! :poke: Was waiting to see a James Trussart link. Bravo. Beautiful guitars. I know James. Here's a couple of his that one of my clients owns. The apparent "rust" on here is actually sealed in somehow. It isn't rusty..These were brand new when I took these shots. I guess you could say James "reliced" this one. I'll ask him what he calls this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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