Members HP Hovercraft Posted August 9, 2012 Members Share Posted August 9, 2012 I don't think I've ever seen a shell pink jazzy for less than 2 grand. I will probably never have this... The one you posted was $1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArcherArcher Posted August 9, 2012 Members Share Posted August 9, 2012 The one you posted was $1500. I stand corrected. I will have this in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members dotlikeimpact Posted August 9, 2012 Members Share Posted August 9, 2012 I've got one just like it at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members d4rk0 Posted August 9, 2012 Members Share Posted August 9, 2012 I know you said just one, but screw you. The greatest strat I've ever heard/played: my AVRI 62 Hot Rod Strat My AVRI 52NOS FSR Tele I really really really really want a 1960 TV Yellow Les Paul Special VOS :lolve: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Sienna sunburst. I always thought that was a cool looking color - especially when it's over a nicely figured ash body. Is that yours? It's very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 Sienna sunburst. I always thought that was a cool looking color - especially when it's over a nicely figured ash body. Is that yours? It's very nice. Yes it is, thanks. Sounds great too. HSS Strats sort of violate my sense of the classic, but they're very versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 I really really really really want a 1960 TV Yellow Les Paul Special VOS :lolve: Yeah you do! Friggin' love mine - best guitar I've ever owned. Incredibly versatile, rings like a bell acoustically, the pickups are AMAZING, and it's a featherweight. I've been playing it nonstop since I got it. I could sell every other guitar I own and be perfectly happy with just this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d4rk0 Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yeah you do! Friggin' love mine - best guitar I've ever owned. Incredibly versatile, rings like a bell acoustically, the pickups are AMAZING, and it's a featherweight. I've been playing it nonstop since I got it. I could sell every other guitar I own and be perfectly happy with just this guitar. damn. that's one hell of an endorsement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 65 or earlier sg jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'd been salivating over Howard and Nic's Specials (Howard's is a Historic I think, Nic's is a CS Murphy-aged) for a long time and I finally just went for it. Had to buy online since nobody around here carries any lefty stuff worth a {censored}. I've been selling off unused gear to pay for it since it's the most expensive piece of kit I've ever bought, but I'm so glad I did - it's the guitar I should have been playing all along. It can cop so many great sounds besides the big fat barking P-90 raunch -faux Tele stuff, jazzy Grant Green tones, etc. Having the four controls instead of just the two on a Tele is a critical difference. Just a fabulous instrument that Gibson still does right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 100 dollar cars Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 65 or earlier sg jr. now that is a beautiful guitar. i'm a big fan of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xtoby44x Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 If i had to pick just one I'd choose this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdrake34 Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yeah you do! Friggin' love mine - best guitar I've ever owned. Incredibly versatile, rings like a bell acoustically, the pickups are AMAZING, and it's a featherweight. I've been playing it nonstop since I got it. I could sell every other guitar I own and be perfectly happy with just this guitar. I will own a VOS reissue one day, but for now I LOVE my new junior special. It's so versatile. I was taking two guitars to every gig, either strat/tele or strat/les paul, but now I just take the special and aside from the 4th position strat sound I'd like to have for wonderful tonight, it covers every single sound that I need. I love the p90's. But my alltime favorite is my 335. It's perfect in every way. Gorgeous cleans, nice "hollow" grind with distortion.' alt='>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 I will own a VOS reissue one day, but for now I LOVE my new junior special. It's so versatile. I was taking two guitars to every gig, either strat/tele or strat/les paul, but now I just take the special and aside from the 4th position strat sound I'd like to have for wonderful tonight, it covers every single sound that I need. I love the p90's. Does yours have the '50s wiring scheme? IMO it opens up the guitar so much more and makes the Tone controls MUCH more useful. Mine came wired 'Standard' and Howard suggested I try the '50s mod (it's literally moving one wire on the Volume control from the outside lug to the middle one, easy to reverse if you don't like it) - huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members mdrake34 Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 Does yours have the '50s wiring scheme? IMO it opens up the guitar so much more and makes the Tone controls MUCH more useful. Mine came wired 'Standard' and Howard suggested I try the '50s mod (it's literally moving one wire on the Volume control from the outside lug to the middle one, easy to reverse if you don't like it) - huge difference. Mine has the standard, and you've extolled the virtues of the '50s wiring scheme to me. I need to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aristotle Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 This combination could see me through a lifetime.That's the plan here. I feel very fortunate to have those two guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkBastable Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 Does yours have the '50s wiring scheme? IMO it opens up the guitar so much more and makes the Tone controls MUCH more useful. Mine came wired 'Standard' and Howard suggested I try the '50s mod (it's literally moving one wire on the Volume control from the outside lug to the middle one, easy to reverse if you don't like it) - huge difference. I've been thinking about doing this. (Or, to be more accurate, getting it done, as I'm no more to be trusted with a soldering iron than with an AK47.) I found this link, which might be of interest (and I'm sure has been linked before). I don't understand it at all, but I've had a low-orbit satellite designer look at it (honestly) and he says it makes sense within the terms of circuit theory. He's just done it to one of his Les Pauls, and the effect is remarkable. The guy in the article gives some detail on what's involved (in terms of the explanation, if not the practice). I have no idea whether he's right, but it might be worth discussing amongst those who'd understand the conversation. http://ashbass.com/AshBassGuitar/Gibson50s.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 I've been thinking about doing this. (Or, to be more accurate, getting it done, as I'm no more to be trusted with a soldering iron than with an AK47.) I found this link, which might be of interest (and I'm sure has been linked before). I don't understand it at all, but I've had a low-orbit satellite designer look at it (honestly) and he says it makes sense within the terms of circuit theory. He's just done it to one of his Les Pauls, and the effect is remarkable. The guy in the article gives some detail on what's involved (in terms of the explanation, if not the practice). I have no idea whether he's right, but it might be worth discussing amongst those who'd understand the conversation.http://ashbass.com/AshBassGuitar/Gibson50s.html Yeah my "it's just moving one wire" comment is a huge oversimplification, but really that's all that it entails in terms of modification. What I notice is two very important things: 1) No more 'blanket effect' when you turn down your Volume controls - so you don't need a treble bleed cap to keep things clear when you're rolling back. This effectively turns your Volume controls into 'Fat' controls between say 8-10 because you don't really lose that much output but it does have an effect on the impedance leaving the guitar. Using the bridge pup as an example it's like going from a P-90 at full up to a Broadcaster sound at 8 to a '60s Tele at 6. Left 'standard', all you get is progressively darker rolled off trebles. 2) The Tone control is MUCH more interactive with the Volume. It has a small but noticeable effect on the volume output and as such can be used as a 'fine tuning' control to dial in additional clarity while keeping the Volume controls at full up. They of course still act as tone shapers but now they are even more vocal sounding since there is more treble content sticking around. If you are a player that doesn't use the controls on the guitar, it's pointless to try it - but if you are it's a revelation. At least it was for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iff Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 I don't think I could choose a single favourite...if I had to, I suspect it would be some sort of tele. My AVRI 52NOS FSR Tele Hot as FUUUUUU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members H.P. Lovecraft Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 If i had to pick just one I'd choose this one: This needs to make a comeback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ilyich100pesos Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 at the moment, something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 on the real i'd love an old guild with p90s like this also a shell pink jazzmaster but it must have a tort guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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