Any Guitarists in the house?

boostfiend · Post by **boostfiend** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:05 am

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

I GOT BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS!

Togglehead · Post by **Togglehead** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:57 am

very nice....

.....i approve.

boostfiend · Post by **boostfiend** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:59 am

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!

Togglehead · Post by **Togglehead** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:50 am

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?

Post by **Grayson** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:40 am

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

Togglehead · Post by **Togglehead** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:42 am

yeah but i usually have eyes closed playing a tele..i just feel so...so....white bluesy =P

boostfiend · Post by **boostfiend** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:09 am

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.

boostfiend · Post by **boostfiend** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:13 am

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!

Togglehead · Post by **Togglehead** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:08 am

i have an old guild thunderstar sitting around here....to bad youre out in WA.....=P

Post by **Grayson** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:19 am

The first thing I did after than picture was taken was rid the pickguard.

I'd love to see a picture of it without the "unnecessary accessories".

Togglehead · Post by **Togglehead** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:18 pm

Grayson wrote:I'd love to see a picture of it without the "unnecessary accessories".

jeez grayson....they have porn sites for that!!!!

Post by **Grayson** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:28 pm

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!

boostfiend · Post by **boostfiend** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 4:23 am

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!

boostfiend · Post by **boostfiend** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 4:26 am

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!

Now I just have to get good. THAT will take time. hehe.

boostfiend · Post by **boostfiend** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:28 pm

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

One of my evergoing projects....

Getting good at building them, still not good at playing them... lol.