Members JA2112 Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 I don't often get excited about buying cheap used guitars, but this is an exception. Just picked up this Talman TC420. Looks to be pretty much stock, but it needs some TLC and it'll be a solid player. The neck has a really comfortable profile (definitely not Wizard-like at all) and it's not heavy considering it's made of MDF. Just wish it had bigger frets. Already have a set of GFS Liverpools on order (going retro on this one) and some new pots and switches. But you can't deny the *bling* factor on this guitar. So bring on the NGD b00bies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoredGuitarist7 Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Lol, I have one of those w/ lipsticks. It's my beater guitar - it has dents, cracks, scratches... Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 woo hoo! One gold sparkle deserves another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Not my kinda thing, but HNGD! Did it come with that case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JA2112 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Not my kinda thing, but HNGD! Did it come with that case? Yep. The case got a little beat up during shipping, but it did it's job. Guitar, case, $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yep. The case got a little beat up during shipping, but it did it's job. Guitar, case, $200. Thats a great deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deafinoneear Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hell yeah! I used to have a friend with one of those things in green and I always loved it. I've never seen a gold finish like that on a Talman and I totally dig it. Of course, if they're stock, I would switch out those pickups, but other than that you've got one kick ass piece right there! Congrats! EDIT: oh yeah, NGD bewbz! Goldie for a goldie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Is it just me, or does that guitar look more than It looks pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sdgails Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 I like the looks of those.....Im going to ebay now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members JA2112 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 The pickguard is slightly warped, thinking about going with solid black or solid white.... opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les Paul Lover Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 White. Black would look out of place on gold finish. HNG& bargainD!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deafinoneear Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Mother of Bowling Ball. Seriously. The Talman's aren't exctly "classy" instruments-- they're kinda kitchy, which means appointments should follow as such. WD has a large selection of pickguards and blanks, but hell, they're easy to make, why don't you make your own? I made this out of a 99 cent 3-D wall mount from a 99 cent store: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JA2112 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Mother of Bowling Ball. Seriously. The Talman's aren't exctly "classy" instruments-- they're kinda kitchy, which means appointments should follow as such. WD has a large selection of pickguards and blanks, but hell, they're easy to make, why don't you make your own? I made this out of a 99 cent 3-D wall mount from a 99 cent store: There's only enough room in this world for one guitar that classy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Cool axe. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockstrongo Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 I don't often get excited about buying cheap used guitars, but this is an exception. Just picked up this Talman TC420. Looks to be pretty much stock, but it needs some TLC and it'll be a solid player. The neck has a really comfortable profile (definitely not Wizard-like at all) and it's not heavy considering it's made of MDF. Just wish it had bigger frets. Already have a set of GFS Liverpools on order (going retro on this one) and some new pots and switches. But you can't deny the *bling* factor on this guitar. So bring on the NGD b00bies My friend has a black one with lipstick pickups. Its a really cool guitar, I like it quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chairborne Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 That's nice. I dig the gold sparkle. I have the greenish P90 version, but it lacks the overwhelming bling . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deafinoneear Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have the greenish P90 version, but it lacks the overwhelming bling . . . THAT'S pretty freakin cool too! I really do love the Talmans. Great design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JA2112 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have the greenish P90 version, but it lacks the overwhelming bling . . . I wasn't sure what to expect of the Talman since I've never played one, but if I can snag a P90 version for a good price, then I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rog951 Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 Congrats man, these are really nice guitars IMO. I have one of the fugly orangeburst Talmans (Talmen?) with 3 lipstick p/us. I love the neck, the pickups sound very unique, and the hardware all seems to be well above average quality. Great guitar...enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guttermouth Posted July 9, 2009 Members Share Posted July 9, 2009 talmans are awesome (i'll pick up another one one of these days). congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wedgehed II Posted July 9, 2009 Members Share Posted July 9, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven58 Posted July 9, 2009 Members Share Posted July 9, 2009 I have a Talman 420 also. It is the second Talman I have owned. I dig them. Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geeter Posted July 9, 2009 Members Share Posted July 9, 2009 Congratulations and Happy New Guitar Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 58flame Posted July 9, 2009 Members Share Posted July 9, 2009 I had the yellowish orange one with the laminated flame maple top and 3 lipstick pickups. I sold it before I could put a really bangin' set of pickups in it. It played real nice, but the weak point was its electronics. But that wasn't reason I sold it. It had a floating trem, and at the time, I felt I was done with those things. Overall, a real nice guitar for the money. I think I paid like $250 for it on ebay, and it was like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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