jutta Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Santa found me this year It's my second ESP in the collection. Small collection at three only! But a nice cherry black in mint condition with twin volume/tone controls and twin EMG 81 set. This is in the kit solely for the detuned stuff like Parkway Drive etc Edited January 2, 2016 by jutta 4
jamesg11 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 12 year aged les paul - set up for mucking around with slide open tunings - with Jason Lollar p90s. 6
gainphile Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 I have an old Yamaha acoustic guitar. My daughter plays is a lot. Looked at it today and to my surprise the frets are worn in some places. So I am really proud of her and really $120 well spent !! The Yamaha deserves better attention so I dressed the fret, set the relief, and lowe the action appropriately. Warning.... fret pr0n! Must be 100% flat. A small piece of paper helps. Plenty taken out for pure flat. A trusty $10 luthier's tool shown . Not difficult but irreversible if mistakes are made. Fret profiling is cumbersome but less risk My willing apprentice who starts to show some appreciations on the instrument as opposed to computer stuff! Shiny frets with steel wool Applying oil is the most rewarding. And the nice smell! Not to forget oiling the bridge Frets done! Setting the action height is cumbersome and critical by sanding it bit by bit. Can't undo! I was a bit conservative as it is acoustic guitar anyway. Nothing feels and smells a freshly setup guitar! I tested it using with plenty of strumming. Sounded great and easier to play. https://youtu.be/ljrgs4TzkTQ?t=249 7
Two Flies Posted January 3, 2016 Author Posted January 3, 2016 Nice job and good to see you've got a willing apprentice. 1
mwhouston Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 I have an old Yamaha acoustic guitar. My daughter plays is a lot. Looked at it today and to my surprise the frets are worn in some places. So I am really proud of her and really $120 well spent !! The Yamaha deserves better attention so I dressed the fret, set the relief, and lowe the action appropriately. Warning.... fret pr0n! Must be 100% flat. A small piece of paper helps. Plenty taken out for pure flat. A trusty $10 luthier's tool shown . Not difficult but irreversible if mistakes are made. Fret profiling is cumbersome but less risk My willing apprentice who starts to show some appreciations on the instrument as opposed to computer stuff! Shiny frets with steel wool Applying oil is the most rewarding. And the nice smell! Not to forget oiling the bridge Frets done! Setting the action height is cumbersome and critical by sanding it bit by bit. Can't undo! I was a bit conservative as it is acoustic guitar anyway. Nothing feels and smells a freshly setup guitar! I tested it using with plenty of strumming. Sounded great and easier to play. https://youtu.be/ljrgs4TzkTQ?t=249 Looks schmick. 2
jamesg11 Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Yes, indeed - nice luthier details, with exc pics.
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) 1976 Ibanez York Acoustic (Martin D-18 Lawsuit) 2002 Gibson Les Paul Classic "1960" 1992 Fender Telecaster Plus (Lace Sensors) 1979 Fender 25th Anniversary Strat Ibanez Artcore Marshall SL-X Fender Blues Deluxe Tweed (Not Reissue) ------------------- Previous Guitars 1978 Les Paul Custom Wine Red Edited January 4, 2016 by jakeyb77
Two Flies Posted January 4, 2016 Author Posted January 4, 2016 Nice collection there, turning Pro JakeyB ?
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 Nice collection there, turning Pro JakeyB ? Haha no mate. Played heaps and had a guitar fetish in my teens. The Ibanez York was my first guitar and the rest I have purchased on the journey. I would have sold some by now as I play about twice a year but I have two sons and I keep them just for them to have down the track. One son is getting the LP for his 18th next year.
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 in 1998 I used to go to the Maroochydore Cash Converters all the time. This god awful coloured Strat sat there for 6 months $900 and mint condition. Tag said it was a 1983. The things was mint but the respray was ugly and it only had one volume and one tone knob. I'm thinking "who ruined this guitar".Short story long my guy I used to buy Vintage guitars off had it in his shop one day when I went there and it had $6000 on it WTF???Turned out to be this.... who can tell me what it is?
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 I think that's pretty cool! "Bowling Ball Strat" Only 300 made and also came in red. If you see one buy it. Don't be a fool like me and walk past it! Haha
Cloth Ears Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) I've got one of these (different serial number) L101's and I've been searching around for the matching guitar (L202) without success - one did come up a few years ago but I missed out!?! Very easy to play and has a lovely sound.Had it in to Maton a couple of times for repairs (the joys of lending it to one's relatives). But they always do nice work and quite cheaply also... And, if I pull it out at all, I generally use this 'matching' amp: Edited January 4, 2016 by Cloth Ears 3
Tweaky Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Looks schmick. I've been doing the same neck / fret setup's with my kit guitar builds, the thing is I first tried a plain straight edge and some feeler gauges....the necks didn't seem too bad, so I left them, but my gut instinct thought that they were out more than I was seeing I'd ordered a fret levelling tool kit from Crimson Guitars in the U.K., and had to wait for it to arrive before I could see for sure. I was correct in my feeling the necks were out more than the straight edge was telling me previously. When I used the new notched straight edge, I found that I still had a fair amount of curvature on the neck, so a few slight turns on the truss rod I finally got the necks as flat as they were going to get. Then I went down the neck with the fret rocker, one neck only had a few problem frets, the other had about 7 or 8 that hadn't shown up using just the previous straight edge, a the fret board showed a slight dip around the 19 -22 frets,which is fine with me as you usually file the frets a bit lower on those ones, commonly know as neck or fret 'Fall-off ', saves me the trouble of doing it I've read guitar forum where people have said a notched straight edge isn't necessary, they could be correct for a lot of cases, but as I found out, you'll never know for sure unless you try one....worth the $$ outlay if you own a few guitars IMHO 1
Tweaky Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Haha no mate. Played heaps and had a guitar fetish in my teens. The Ibanez York was my first guitar and the rest I have purchased on the journey. I would have sold some by now as I play about twice a year but I have two sons and I keep them just for them to have down the track. One son is getting the LP for his 18th next year. I hope your 18 year old knows about the LP's weak spot [well all Gibson slat back headstocks ] , I've had two people over the years do the same and pass Gibson's down whose kids have broken the headstock off . Also do NOT let them stand any Gibson [ or any Nitrocellulose lacquered guitar] on a guitar stand with rubberised padding, as there is a chemical reaction the eats into the guitar finish .....same with leaving rubberised guitar straps touching the guitar in their cases, and rubberised Capos on the guitar. See link below for some examples http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/GenMaint/Vinyl/vinyl.html
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Haha to all those that bagged Slash come and call me when you can play "Anastasia".
jamesg11 Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Just ordered 4x Steve Herbelin's "Heavy Duty/Guitar Amp UltraSonic 9", ie. tube dampers for microphonics/vibration control. So, we'll see what they do ...
scuzzii Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) I'm looking to get into playing guitar. Just been through a traumatic period losing someone and want to focus on a constructive past time - Rather than drown my sorrows.. One of my friends ( @@Nigel ) gave me a 12 string to muck about with but I'm keen to understand Guitars more. Always been fascinated by them and I reckon I've been world champ playing air guitar at least 3 times in my life.... What would be people's suggestions on the right Guitar to start with and lessons etc... ? Doesn't need to be a cheap guitar, but one that suits learning. I'm guessing its best to start with an acoustic but that's just my assumption. Edited January 9, 2016 by scuzzii 1
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) I'm looking to get into playing guitar. Just been through a traumatic period losing someone and want to focus on a constructive past time - Rather than drown my sorrows.. One of my friends ( @@Nigel ) gave me a 12 string to muck about with but I'm keen to understand Guitars more. Always been fascinated by them and I reckon I've been world champ playing air guitar at least 3 times in my life.... What would be people's suggestions on the right Guitar to start with and lessons etc... ? Doesn't need to be a cheap guitar, but one that suits learning. I'm guessing its best to start with an acoustic but that's just my assumption. Hey @@scuzzii I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My two cents would be that a 12 string is hard on the fingers for learning. In saying that if you can master the 12 then other guitars will be easier. As for guitars I have had cheap and expensive guitars. Some of the cheap ones I loved more than the expensive ones. You should just try some and you will find the one you need. And of course a proper set up makes it play like it should. If you were in Melbourne you could come try some of mine as I have most of the classic shapes etc. Les Paul is heavy and I usually don't like the neck but that may be that I grew up with Fender or Fender copies. Then comes the music you want to play. Do you want a Marshall/Gibson sound or a bluesy Fender/Fender sound like Robert Cray? All factors to consider..... Oh and lessons I would consider learning the essentials like chord shapes and scales and scales and scales but when it comes to music pick the style you like. Nothing gets more boring than playing music you are not into. Edited January 9, 2016 by jakeyb77
scuzzii Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Thank you @@JakeyB great advice. I might pop into Turramurra music and have a feel for some. I've always had the romantic notion of a LP Gibson but I see some challenges with them from what I've read.
WhoRu? Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 @@scuzzii JakeyB gave some great advice. Acoustic vs Electric... Depends on the type of music you want to play... Personally I find the technical aspects of playing acoustic vs electric different so go with what you want to achieve or the music you love to listen to. I also agree you don't need to spend megabucks to get a great/fun instrument. While I have many guitars, one of my favourite and most versatile guitars is a G&L ASAT Tribute Classic which costs $750. 1
betocool Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 @@scuzzii Ibanez have some great bang for buck guitars in different shapes and sizes, good for a start. If you intend to take the hobby more seriously, you can always upgrade, and the sky's the limit. Another alternative, but slightly more expensive, if you are unsure what style to play but want a one in all, consider a Line 6 guitar. They come with a digital modeler, very cool, nice build, and the tweak factor is enormous! Of course, you spend more time tweaking than playing at times. As for amps, I got a Laney, 35W for 250 dollars or so some time ago. Nice clean and crunchy sounds without getting into metal. Also good for a start. 1
scuzzii Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) so after annoying a few shops in Sydney I've decided to grab an acoustic/electric and an electric. Pick them up today. Cant wait to get into it. Anyone know of a good teacher in Northern Sydney around Hornsby? Acoustic electric - Yamaha A1M https://www.turramusic.com.au/Pages/CatalogueItem.aspx?CIID=5799 Electric - Epiphone Les Paul tributehttps://www.turramusic.com.au/Pages/CatalogueItem.aspx?CIID=6431Amp - Blackstar ID Core Beam (plays both acoustic and electric guitars through ithttps://www.turramusic.com.au/Pages/CatalogueItem.aspx?CIID=8717 Edited January 15, 2016 by scuzzii 2
scuzzii Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I must say though, there are some beautiful guitars around. The Maton Acoustics - wow... (upgrade path when I can play)
betocool Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 so after annoying a few shops in Sydney I've decided to grab an acoustic/electric and an electric. Pick them up today. Cant wait to get into it. Anyone know of a good teacher in Northern Sydney around Hornsby? Acoustic electric - Yamaha A1M https://www.turramusic.com.au/Pages/CatalogueItem.aspx?CIID=5799 Electric - Epiphone Les Paul tribute https://www.turramusic.com.au/Pages/CatalogueItem.aspx?CIID=6431 Amp - Blackstar ID Core Beam (plays both acoustic and electric guitars through it https://www.turramusic.com.au/Pages/CatalogueItem.aspx?CIID=8717 Nice choice to start with! Escpecially the Yamaha, congrats! Hope you enjoy your hobby! I'm starting to play more and more now that we have a dedicated music room (as in, making music) and it's incredible the difference it makes. And those small amps are also very good, IMO. They let you choose a variety of sounds without being over the top, and allow you to play at room volumes at night too. Loud enough, for that matter also. Your post reminded me of the time I went shopping for guitars in 2003... it was an expensive day, but very well worth it! 1
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