Any Guitarists in the house?

The Club Water Cooler - Discussion of just about anything on your mind not Merkur related.

Merkur Club web site
User avatar
boostfiend
Level 4
Level 4
Posts: 467
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:43 am
Location: Yakima WA

Post by boostfiend »

Hey guys! Haven't been here for awhile... and here's why. :)

Image

I GOT BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS!
Jon Moore - Daskustomwerk - Yakima WA

- Turbocharged machine creates another fiend -
Togglehead
Level 5
Level 5
Posts: 533
Joined: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:31 pm
Location: NJ - I can practically spit on Teterboro airport from my parking lot.

Post by Togglehead »

very nice....

.....i approve.
1985 944
89' XR
User avatar
boostfiend
Level 4
Level 4
Posts: 467
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:43 am
Location: Yakima WA

Post by boostfiend »

Togglehead wrote:very nice....

.....i approve.
Whew... good... cuz if YOU didn't like it, I was gonna send it back. hehe. Little quote from Boogie Nights for you.

It's one hell of a nice guitar. I will enjoy thrashing it!
Jon Moore - Daskustomwerk - Yakima WA

- Turbocharged machine creates another fiend -
Togglehead
Level 5
Level 5
Posts: 533
Joined: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:31 pm
Location: NJ - I can practically spit on Teterboro airport from my parking lot.

Post by Togglehead »

boostfiend wrote:Whew... good... cuz if YOU didn't like it, I was gonna send it back. hehe. Little quote from Boogie Nights for you.
Yup!....thats the joke! =]

what are you playing it through?
1985 944
89' XR
Grayson
Level 7
Level 7
Posts: 1318
Joined: Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:34 am
Location: West Chester, OH
Contact:

Post by Grayson »

That's a spectacular looking LP! Is it possible to ditch the pick guard on those? I think LPs have the most hideous pickguards. Ok, maybe the Tele is worse.

I've got a new axe on the way too. Should be here Monday
http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/ ... 2910104528
Last edited by Grayson on Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:42 am, edited 1 time in total.
Togglehead
Level 5
Level 5
Posts: 533
Joined: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:31 pm
Location: NJ - I can practically spit on Teterboro airport from my parking lot.

Post by Togglehead »

yeah but i usually have eyes closed playing a tele..i just feel so...so....white bluesy =P
1985 944
89' XR
User avatar
boostfiend
Level 4
Level 4
Posts: 467
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:43 am
Location: Yakima WA

Post by boostfiend »

Togglehead wrote:Yup!....thats the joke! =]

what are you playing it through?
Right now, thru the PC. :(

I have a 1960 Gibson Explorer GA18 amp that will be my main amp for awhile. It's currently getting a couple pots replaced, so I'm stuck with a clean sound thru the PC.

I haven't decided which new amp to buy yet. Still shopping. The good ole tubed Gibson is going to sound wonderful.

Perhaps a Marshall, or Kustom will be my next amp. As the Gibby is spendy to keep up with.
Jon Moore - Daskustomwerk - Yakima WA

- Turbocharged machine creates another fiend -
User avatar
boostfiend
Level 4
Level 4
Posts: 467
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:43 am
Location: Yakima WA

Post by boostfiend »

Grayson wrote:That's a spectacular looking LP! Is it possible to ditch the pick guard on those? I think LPs have the most hideous pickguards. Ok, maybe the Tele is worse.

I've got a new axe on the way too. Should be here Monday
http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/ ... 2910104528
Thanks! It's even nicer to play!

The first thing I did after than picture was taken was rid the pickguard. It's a shame to cover up such a nice finish! They are really ugly guards! I also ditched the switch plate. It's much cleaner now. :)

Man, that is a tough looking Jackson! Enjoy your new 'tar! I hope you play it's brains out!
Jon Moore - Daskustomwerk - Yakima WA

- Turbocharged machine creates another fiend -
Togglehead
Level 5
Level 5
Posts: 533
Joined: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:31 pm
Location: NJ - I can practically spit on Teterboro airport from my parking lot.

Post by Togglehead »

i have an old guild thunderstar sitting around here....to bad youre out in WA.....=P
1985 944
89' XR
Grayson
Level 7
Level 7
Posts: 1318
Joined: Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:34 am
Location: West Chester, OH
Contact:

Post by Grayson »

The first thing I did after than picture was taken was rid the pickguard.
:applause
I'd love to see a picture of it without the "unnecessary accessories".
Togglehead
Level 5
Level 5
Posts: 533
Joined: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:31 pm
Location: NJ - I can practically spit on Teterboro airport from my parking lot.

Post by Togglehead »

Grayson wrote:I'd love to see a picture of it without the "unnecessary accessories".
jeez grayson....they have porn sites for that!!!! :lol:
1985 944
89' XR
Grayson
Level 7
Level 7
Posts: 1318
Joined: Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:34 am
Location: West Chester, OH
Contact:

Post by Grayson »

Watch out for those porn sites Toggle. Sometimes when you take away the "unnecessary accessories" you end up staring at some "unnecessary accessories" that you REALLY don't want to see.

Jon - I noticed that you posted your axe on the harmony central site. Looks just as good there, too!
User avatar
boostfiend
Level 4
Level 4
Posts: 467
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:43 am
Location: Yakima WA

Post by boostfiend »

Togglehead wrote:i have an old guild thunderstar sitting around here....to bad youre out in WA.....=P
I'm not even sure what that is! But, post it up anyway! :)
Jon Moore - Daskustomwerk - Yakima WA

- Turbocharged machine creates another fiend -
User avatar
boostfiend
Level 4
Level 4
Posts: 467
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:43 am
Location: Yakima WA

Post by boostfiend »

Grayson wrote:Jon - I noticed that you posted your axe on the harmony central site. Looks just as good there, too!
Oh yeah, I had to give a big thanks to Kurt at Rondo music for the excellent machine he sold me.

Here is a pic minus the pick guard, the switch plate and as of this morning, the chrome covers on the pickups have also been removed. I was going for looks with the pickups (didn't like the chrome), and actually improved the sound of them. It's less muddy and more accurate. I guess I won out on that one! :)

Image

Now I just have to get good. THAT will take time. hehe.
Jon Moore - Daskustomwerk - Yakima WA

- Turbocharged machine creates another fiend -
User avatar
boostfiend
Level 4
Level 4
Posts: 467
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:43 am
Location: Yakima WA

Post by boostfiend »

Hey guys! Long time no see. Been busy building guitars these days...

One of my evergoing projects....

Image

Getting good at building them, still not good at playing them... lol.
Jon Moore - Daskustomwerk - Yakima WA

- Turbocharged machine creates another fiend -
Post Reply