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billythegoat
Posts: 3,171
Registered: ‎02-27-2008

NGD! My baby is back!

When I was 16 (1998 )I was a victim of some manufacturing/design flaws carried out by a well known Canadian bike company that was sold at a large very well known Canadian retailer. I am legally not allowed to mention the companies involved as part of our settlement agreement. 
I was okay other than nearly 200 stiches to keep this mug looking sexy!  Always wear a helmet kids!

Anyway I had took my settlement money, headed right to the guitar store and picked out a lovely black Gibson Les Paul Studio.

A few years past and I fell in love with my Tele once again and grew tired of the LP. So I decided to trade it off to a friend for his acoustic. He was pretty much gigging fulltime and I figured he could get some use out of it. Plus I absolutely loved his acoustic. 

So earlier this week I got a message saying he just picked up a White Falcon and no longer needs the LP and wondered if I would like to trade back. 

I hadn't touched the acoustic for well over 6 months and I am primarily an electric player. 

Today was the day and we made the exchange. 

It has seen a bit of playing time. Loads of buckle rash and a once busted headstock but it plays like new! Actually a bit better, he fixed the faulty pickup selector.:smileyvery-happy:

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kit_strong
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Registered: ‎12-27-2008

Re: NGD! My baby is back!

Congrats.
Ad when I think we'll known Canadian brand I think Norco.
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steve_man
Posts: 17,043
Registered: ‎07-22-2006

Re: NGD! My baby is back!

very cool! It acquired some mojo!
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billythegoat
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Registered: ‎02-27-2008

Re: NGD! My baby is back!

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Thanks!!

Not quite as well known as Norco but close.

 

Oh ya this thing oozes mojo now. It was practically new when I traded it to him. I was afraid to set it down anywhere but in the case. Now I am not too concerned :smileywink:

I removed the pickguard and IMO it looks way better!

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Brian Krashpad
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Registered: ‎05-22-2001

Re: NGD! My baby is back!

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Congrats!

 

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GreatDane
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Registered: ‎09-22-2006

Re: NGD! My baby is back!


billythegoat wrote:

When I was 16 (1998 )I was a victim of some manufacturing/design flaws carried out by a well known Canadian bike company that was sold at a large very well known Canadian retailer. I am legally not allowed to mention the companies involved as part of our settlement agreement. 
I was okay other than nearly 200 stiches to keep this mug looking sexy!  Always wear a helmet kids!

Anyway I had took my settlement money, headed right to the guitar store and picked out a lovely black Gibson Les Paul Studio.

A few years past and I fell in love with my Tele once again and grew tired of the LP. So I decided to trade it off to a friend for his acoustic. He was pretty much gigging fulltime and I figured he could get some use out of it. Plus I absolutely loved his acoustic. 

So earlier this week I got a message saying he just picked up a White Falcon and no longer needs the LP and wondered if I would like to trade back. 

I hadn't touched the acoustic for well over 6 months and I am primarily an electric player. 

Today was the day and we made the exchange. 

It has seen a bit of playing time. Loads of buckle rash and a once busted headstock but it plays like new! Actually a bit better, he fixed the faulty pickup selector.:smileyvery-happy:

2013-01-19 15.07.22.jpg

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congratulations and welcome home to your baby!

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Finarfin
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Registered: ‎01-17-2013

Re: NGD! My baby is back!

That is a cool story dude, happy old guitar day :robotwink:

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billythegoat
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Registered: ‎02-27-2008

Re: NGD! My baby is back!

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Thanks! :smileyhappy: 

I am falling head over heels for this thing!

I had some fun with a bit of OD yesterday and I forgot how much **bleep** this kicks!

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