Guitars, guitars, guitars!

Dungassin posted

 

I'm not a fan of Fenders or PRS, but that Ibanez jazz guitar looks very attractive and one which I wouldn't mind in my collection (although against all accepted practice I'd string it with 10s), but I'm sure SWMBO would insist I sell one first. And therein lies the problem!

Before last Christmas out of the blue my friend gave me his two electric guitars saying 'they will be more use to me'  (he likes to collect instruments but does not really know how to play them). So now my collection as below has suddenly grown from two to four guitars.  I am in the middle of learning 'Only You Can Rock Me' (Michael Schenker & U FO) from a 'learn how to play DVD - by a Dave Kiliminster showing me from his guitar playing.'  The rhythm/ chords of the song are quite logical but its learning the solo which is the killer.  At the end of the day if I can just play the whole song (rhythm & solo) whithin reason and timing that will be my own challenge - ofcourse my playing would be just a faint attempt in comparison to Michael Schenkers true flair of guitar style.

Sounds a bit like me!  Still really just at intermediate+ level, but trying hard to get better.  Mainly playing jazz ATM to get my head round odd chord shapes etc, and the bass is just for messing about on.

The UPS man was here today - all the way from Deutschland:

Duesenberg Starplyer TV - I love art-deco styling.

Have to install Schaller strap locks on it tomorrow.

Always wondered what D stood for - must be for Deutschland ))

One of my guitar-playing friend has a Dusenberg - a seriosuly good guitar!

I saw Joe Walsh playing a couple of models on an edition of "Live From Daryl's House", and that set me off on investigating them.

Happy with the purchase? 

DrMark posted:

The UPS man was here today - all the way from Deutschland:

Duesenberg Starplyer TV - I love art-deco styling.

Have to install Schaller strap locks on it tomorrow.

The main man on guitars was playing a number of these at the Jack Savoretti gig last night. Fantastic tones and using that trem to great effect.

DrMark posted:

I saw Joe Walsh playing a couple of models on an edition of "Live From Daryl's House", and that set me off on investigating them.

I love Live from Daryl's House. Always great musicianship on display.

To answer Adam - yes so far - I have been so damn busy this weekend I have barely had time ot fiddle about with it!

Toby - I must say that on just early messing with it that this is the best trem I have ever seen on a guitar, and that includes the Bigsby on my Gretsch.

ZHB: +1 for sure!

I have my SG out for a modification, and then when I get that back I need to stop; GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) is as bad as upgradeitis.

I have a Cherry Burst G&L Tribute Special which I saw one recently go for $2.5k.

Bought as a middle age crisis toy and hardly played.

My nephew is due up next week as he is taking a break from recording so methinks he will leave with it under his arm.

Give me a set of drums anytime.

Brilliant vid of Walsh, it's the player, not the guitar.

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Still waiting for my new 'toy' to be completed.  The locking tuners haven't arrived yet, and everything was delayed because apparently you can only get a Bigsby for Telecaster from Fender.  I did have it home last week (minus the locking tuners), and it was sounding very good indeed.  Alas, my Marshall DSL40 has 'died' AGAIN.  Back at the dealers and then probably back to Marshall again.  (sigh)

When I get it back I'll post piccies.  Probably be the most expensive Squier Telecaster you've ever seen or heard!

Adam what year is that LP? Is it a re-issue or from the 50's?

Quiz time, there's 2 LPs, an early Goldtop (or rep) with P90s & trapeze? Also a much later hum bucking Studio. Is that a green Eggle or PRS too?

DrMark posted:

Adam what year is that LP? Is it a re-issue or from the 50's?

It's an original 1952

SAT posted:

Quiz time, there's 2 LPs, an early Goldtop (or rep) with P90s & trapeze? Also a much later hum bucking Studio. Is that a green Eggle or PRS too?

PRS - judging by the headstock, an early model....

Adam Zielinski posted:

DrMark posted:

Adam what year is that LP? Is it a re-issue or from the 50's?

It's an original 1952

Holy moly ............ 

dave marshall posted:

Adam Zielinski posted:

DrMark posted:

Adam what year is that LP? Is it a re-issue or from the 50's?

It's an original 1952

Holy moly ............ 

Gulp... indeed....

Frank F posted:

Yes it is an original '52 LP Gold Top, unrestored.  There is no serial number and no numbers on the pots which is the key identification for the '52, SNs only appeared in 1954.  The trapeze is original and afaik this type have been used by Robert Plant's band and several others.  My son now has it!!  

FF

 

Synchronicity indeed ........ I've been posting this very evening, on the "what are you listening to" topic, about Justin Adams, who uses the self same guitar, in Robert's band, The Sensational Space Shifters.

Envious am I. 

Dr Mark,

nice choice of finish on that Starplayer. Looks fabulous.

I would also love to be kept informed of how you get on with it. I've been tempted for a while to go for a Doozy. I've tried a couple in shops, but that's never as good a guide as owning one and getting to know it in your own home and time. 

Some very nice guitars on show. Very envious. Torn between hi-fi upgrades and new guitar. Anyone purchased a Shur - very tempting. I am considering ditching my jem as it's becoming very temperamental in terms of tuning stability. I never know how it's going to behave when I'm gigging lately. Can be very frustrating. 

I just this week saw this video, hence my question - Norm runs Norman's Rare Guitars in LA, one of the premier guitar stores in the USA...as you can see they're a little short on inventory!

He mentions the no serialization as you did Frank.

Frank F posted:

Thanks Adam for posting the photos.

Yes it is an original '52 LP Gold Top, unrestored.  There is no serial number and no numbers on the pots which is the key identification for the '52, SNs only appeared in 1954.  The trapeze is original and afaik this type have been used by Robert Plant's band and several others.  My son now has it!!  

 

FF

 

Wow.