Members plaidbeer Posted May 30, 2011 Members Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks, nb. I was a little late on Mr. Show but am catching up. The Civil War: The Re-Enactments is one of my favorite bits. EG, it's officially burgundy mist. It doesn't show up in the picture, but it has a metallic, sparkly appearance within the paint. The binding and pick guard are supposed to be white, but were yellowed when I bought it, even though it had spent most of its life in a case per the seller. I think it actually looks better yellowed anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted May 30, 2011 Members Share Posted May 30, 2011 Used to have this. '66 Epi Rivioli The {censored}. I am thinking about buying one or a Gibson EB-2 in the not too distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soliloquy Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 i got these guys. they rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members windmill Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Can someone tell me why this is so hot ! And why I want it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted May 31, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Is that a 125? Those are killer guitars! NOTHING sounds like a big ole woofin hollowbody. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hollow be thy nameReal hollows not one of those semisNotes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted May 31, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Is that a walnut 330? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted June 1, 2011 Members Share Posted June 1, 2011 It's definitely a 330 and I suppose the color is Walnut. I bought it used in the mid 1970s.Best I can tell it's a 1970, Gibson didn't keep good serial number records at the time. The serial number points to 1969 but the "Made In USA" points to 1970. It was definitely made in Kalamazoo MI, and is 100% stock.It's got a bit of belt buckle rash from the previous owner, minimal fret wear, some scratches on the pick guard and of course some lacquer checking, but other than that it's in great condition for a 40+ year old guitar.At the time I bought it I was a career sax player. I learned some barre chords and played some rhythm in bands where there was no room for a sax part, using the guitarist's "other" guitar. So I decided to get a guitar of my own. It sat neglected for years in a climate controlled room, getting played once or twice per year.Then a couple of years ago, I decided to get serious about guitar. I checked prices and at the time a 330 like mine was going for about 5K so I bought the Casino to play on stage. As a multi-instrumentalist (sax, flute, wind synth, guitar, vocals, and sometimes keyboards) I didn't want to ding up the 330 during a quick instrument change.The Epi Casino fit the bill quite nicely (and it's a very decent guitar).Then I got a weekly gig on a salt water lagoon and didn't want salt air inside the Epi so I decided on a solid body guitar, so the salt doesn't get to the electronics. I settled on a Parker Dragonfly/Maxxfly (actually mine is in between the two names so I call it a No Fly). So now that I have two hollow body guitars, I'm seriously thinking about selling the 330. I keep flip-flopping, but if someone were to make a decent offer, I'd probably let it go. I hate to see any instrument go un-played. To me that's almost as bad as turning a saxophone into a lamp And that's probably more than you wanted to know about my beloved 330.Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xStonr Posted June 7, 2011 Members Share Posted June 7, 2011 Gibson L5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wulver Posted June 8, 2011 Members Share Posted June 8, 2011 Semi-related, got a chance to play one of these recently and I quite liked it. Desperately needed new strings, but some good tone and it played easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spirithawk Posted June 8, 2011 Members Share Posted June 8, 2011 Peavy JF-1 EX's Both are signature series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted June 10, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 10, 2011 50s Epi Broadway with original New York minis spotted at local GC. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott Abene Posted June 11, 2011 Members Share Posted June 11, 2011 50s Epi Broadway with original New York minis spotted at local GC. EG HOT DAMN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted June 11, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2011 It is nice. I just started a funny thread about it. They had a $3300 tag on it. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 6, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 Maybe someone can explain this. I've not found a bridge pickup that really worked in my Alleykat. I suspect it has to do with the placement. The bridge pup is a little further away from the bridge than you normally see because of the block under the bridge. Anyway, I got rid of the rose Daybreakers in a trade and needed something to put back in the Kat. It was down to either the stock Epi pickup or the zebra 498 from my Junior. I opted for the 498. Now, I haven't been a fan of the 498 and I didn't expect much. That pickup has always struck me as overwound, dry and gritty sounding. Imagine my surprise when it worked in the Kat. The best sounding bridge pickup I've had in that guitar. It's weird, because I've had some of my favorite pickups in that guitar and they sounded all wrong, but now I put one in that I normally don't like at all and it kills. Whatever the reason, I finally found a pickup I like in this guitar and I'm happy. Not a current pic, but, whatever. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members meandi Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 Mah, lil '69 J-50 with martin thinline gold UST, for pluggin in. Adjustable saddle has been refitted with a fully intonated piece of bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imbuedblue Posted July 6, 2011 Members Share Posted July 6, 2011 Here's my Aria Pro II PE-175 Herb Ellis Signature: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted July 17, 2011 Members Share Posted July 17, 2011 Can someone tell me why this is so hot ! And why I want it ? . . . because REAL muso's, like Scott H. Biram uses one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members datru Posted July 28, 2011 Members Share Posted July 28, 2011 I've been GASing for a budget acoustic archtop, so I read all 41 pages of this thread.REALLY bad idea if I want to keep my wallet intact.Here are my hollow and hollow-ish guitars:Ric 360/6. Epi Dot Deluxe, Gretsch 5129.Thinking about adding one of the following:Godin 5th AveThe Loar LH-300Washburn HB-15Looking for a nice one to play acoustically, but a pickup is not a deal breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xrleroyx Posted July 28, 2011 Members Share Posted July 28, 2011 I want a no cutaway vintage Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members animalwithin Posted July 28, 2011 Members Share Posted July 28, 2011 Heres my semi-hollow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EllenGtrGrl Posted July 28, 2011 Members Share Posted July 28, 2011 I forgot to add this to the thread:Gretsch G6118 AnniversaryI've had it for 3 months, courtesy of a huge bonus I got at work in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members artiem Posted September 15, 2011 Members Share Posted September 15, 2011 Saving this awesome thread from obscurity. So....anyone out there own an ES-339? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members datru Posted September 15, 2011 Members Share Posted September 15, 2011 I got this about a month ago. I love it - it's one of the best buys out there right now, IMHO."The Loar" LH-300. Solid, carved wood top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted September 15, 2011 Members Share Posted September 15, 2011 I forgot to add this to the thread: Gretsch G6118 Anniversary I've had it for 3 months, courtesy of a huge bonus I got at work in April. That's a beautiful guitar. It reminds me of Key Lime Pie and I absolutely love Key Lime Pie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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