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    I know it's been asked before but... hardcases.

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    Yeah, that one looks a little better. Less plasticy.


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    Not sure I'd pay the extra $30 for it, but it is a cleaner look.
    :thu:

     

    Don't do it. I have owned both cases. While they are both made by SKB, the Fender case is thicker, and offers much more protection. Just a much better case, imo. Sold mine like the one pictured above...have not missed it. I've seen the Fender model as low as $79...which is a STEAL for a great case.

    Stryper fans?

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    Even as arguably their biggest fan here, I can see your side of this. I have, at times, questioned their sincerity and dedication to the message (especially during the Against The Law era and with their recent cover album) and I will be the first to admit that some of their lyrics are cringeworthy.


    I have to say, though, that taking the stand that they did at the time they did it undoubtedly HURT them in terms of popularity. In terms of raw talent, they were one of the best of the Hair Metal era, yet they got nowhere near the airplay of less talented bands starting out because of their lyrics. They were in a no-man's land... Secular radio would not play them, Christian record stores would not carry them. It took the crossover hit (and one of my LEAST favorite of their songs) "Honestly" to put them on the map.


    I was in the same state of despair as others have mentioned. I was dabbling in drugs and Satanism and headed on a path to destruction. Say what you will, but there is no doubt that I was being influenced by culture including the lyrics of the music I was listening to, and Stryper and other "White Metal" bands that followed allowed me to enjoy the style of music I loved without being innundated with lyrics glorifying Satan and the carnal pleasures of this world.


    They changed my life forever and helped shape my eternity, so I can look past some of their more insipid lyrics and the cheese factor of their stage presence to be a fan of their music and the guys in general, who have always been some of the nicest and most humble rock stars you could meet.

     

    Agreed...they were far ahead of their time, and even though they are kinda cheesy with their lyrics sometimes, you cannot deny their playing is/was on par with most other stuff out there. Oz Fox is a stellar guitar player, and Michael Sweet isn't bad, either. Crazy that they are still making music after all these years. New album should be interesting.

    Stryper fans?

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    I never listened to Stryper when I was in high school but I am very thankful for the genre they created. I think because of Stryper there are bands like Skillet, Pillar, POD and even a band not as "heavy" like The Newsboys.

     

    Yup...LOVE those bands...not huge into Pillar, but POD and Skillet are amazing, as are the the Newsboys.

    Black day on eBay for HanSolo!

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    Man, tough crowd out there.


    I listed my 2006 MIM 60th Anniversary Strat (The real Blizzard Pearl model) w. 60th Gig bag with a $349 opening bid and that was all I got. That really surprised me because these are so much better than the MIM Standards and ahve a near USA Strat feel to them.


    I listed My Michael Dolsey Goldtop with an opening bid of $299 (my min) and that was all I got. The Michael Dolsey was an Epi Goldtop killer and I really expected to do better.


    My mint Michael Kelly Patriot Custom also went at my min bid at $299.


    Jeezus, I could have traded the last 2 in at GC and got that.

     

    Did you sell it for that? Wouldn't mind having one of those...

    As if we needed it, now we have a reason to HATE John Mayer

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    Why should
    I
    hate him because
    you
    don't like what he said? Some of you are {censored}ing pussies when it comes to what other people say.



    I don't think you "should have" to hate him...I think most in this thread have expressed their own personal opinions. Obviously, we're gonna having differing views on things, which leads to (in most cases) discussion on the topic.

    I'm glad to see that he apologized...we'll see if it lasts. Whatever the case, I personally have never been a fan of him or his music...just hate to see someone go down this road...I wish he'd just play his guitar like he said...and let that speak for him. :thu:

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