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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02/22/2004 : 08:32:05
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I didn't!!! They died of a horrible disease!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
you see, now i'm unsure whether or not it'd be tasteless to carry on with the joke and ask if they turned orange... probably. so i'll leave it.
sorry to hear that, what kind of disease? cats are the only types of pets i can stand, well i mean i don't like dogs... i like hamsters... and gerbils... we had a russian dwarf hamster, cutest thing ever. he used to get up at night and pee out of his cage, onto the wall... he kept me company on those lonely nights... 
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 10:19:01
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Hahahahaha, I'm just messing with ya Bummblebeeboy!!!
We had them put down before it got nasty, and it was a long time ago so it's cool. I was attached to them (not literally, that would be hideous!!!) but I can joke about just about anything. I give it so I have to take it!!! 
But seriously don't fuck with my penguins!!! 
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 10:41:00
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Hahahahaha, I'm just messing with ya Bummblebeeboy!!!
We had them put down before it got nasty, and it was a long time ago so it's cool. I was attached to them (not literally, that would be hideous!!!) but I can joke about just about anything. I give it so I have to take it!!!
But seriously don't fuck with my penguins!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
haha! hey, you've made it to 500 posts, you're an orange cat'er too now! just don't post a '500 post speech' 
"Join the Cult of Orange Cat / the more the better!"
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 10:57:34
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Oh yeah I've only just noticed. Well I'm a modest guy so I won't make a fuss. It was nothing really.
Thanks, thanks, you've been a great audience.
I'll be here all week!!!
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 10:59:41
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I love the dark red jagmaster and own one. It was very cheap, is great to play, looks fine when used onstage, and makes exactly the kind of racket that I need. For someone who knocks guitars about a bit, it's probably as good a compromise as I can get - and studio wise I've yet to use a guitar that gets anywhere near as good a sound without hassle. I have to be honest though - I've always seen guitars in a practical light and how they look is always last on my list of considerations. And the silver sparkly one IS pretty nifty, too - sorry if this makes me a pussy....
Mel - you've not only seen a red jagmaster the same as the one posted, but I actually have pictures here that you took of me playing mine!!!!
Gav
"If this were really happening… what would you think? "
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 11:08:44
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Do you not think a Jaguar sounds better??? Or a Jazzmaster???
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 11:15:15
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 11:27:27
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They've been ill.
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 11:31:14
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I guess it depends what kind of noise you're going for, and what it's going alongside. I've just finished a bunch of recording, and actually had a jaguar at my disposal throughout - but ended up using just the jagmaster and a telecaster because they suited the purpose a lot better. Personal thing though I guess - and then there's that age old myth about cheaper guitars sounding better when you record them...
Gav
"If this were really happening… what would you think? "
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 11:33:45
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I never particularly liked the sounds out of the Jaguar as much. I really liked the Jazzmaster though, but those guitars are fucking huge and heavy!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 11:58:44
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Originally posted by El Barto
I never particularly liked the sounds out of the Jaguar as much. I really liked the Jazzmaster though, but those guitars are fucking huge and heavy!
"Join the Cult of Brit / And let your oral hygiene go out the window."
Is there a huge difference? I have never played both. What are the main differences between the Jag and Jazz then???
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 04:03:19
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Originally posted by gavredmaxx
I love the dark red jagmaster and own one. It was very cheap, is great to play, looks fine when used onstage, and makes exactly the kind of racket that I need. For someone who knocks guitars about a bit, it's probably as good a compromise as I can get - and studio wise I've yet to use a guitar that gets anywhere near as good a sound without hassle. I have to be honest though - I've always seen guitars in a practical light and how they look is always last on my list of considerations. And the silver sparkly one IS pretty nifty, too - sorry if this makes me a pussy....
Mel - you've not only seen a red jagmaster the same as the one posted, but I actually have pictures here that you took of me playing mine!!!!
Gav
"If this were really happening… what would you think? "
haha, Yeah, very true, very true. I had completely forgotten about that guitar, when i think of your guitars, i think of the dead strat you had. was it a strat? Or am i thinking of someone else..??
What pics are they? are they of the gig at knebworth?
Ohh..no they are the ones from the green room, arent they?
Boys go to Jupiter, Get more stupider,
Girls go to Mars, Become rock stars
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 05:53:46
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If you want an affordable, characterful, quality instrument then maybe you should check out Eastwood guitars. Their guitars are very well reviewed on harmony central but unfortunately (for me) they don't have much in the way of left-handed guitars.
I fancied one of these for a while ($500):
or maybe for $350:
I always thought there was something quite groovy about the Hagstrom futurama...
But i ended up playing a Patrick Eggle New York...
which is a great guitar and...
a Burns Marquee which i got just a week or so ago (and which produces some amazing sounds).
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 06:09:11
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these are my favourite guitars:
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I recently sold the Tele, to buy an 80s Contemporary Tele; you know, like that guy, who is it, uh, Black Francis? Something that. Anyway, he played one.
I'm a Fender person (although, I've never got on with Strats mucH). They can be modded easily, and generally look nicer than most electrics.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 06:23:12
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when i get a break from saving the world, this is the guitar I play:
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 06:32:06
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Yeah Benji i've got a couple of those and they play like shit ;)
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 06:35:55
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heh, jeff goldblum and a fly must be in that guitar somewhere too.
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 09:46:47
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
these are my favourite guitars:
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I recently sold the Tele, to buy an 80s Contemporary Tele; you know, like that guy, who is it, uh, Black Francis? Something that. Anyway, he played one.
I'm a Fender person (although, I've never got on with Strats mucH). They can be modded easily, and generally look nicer than most electrics.
Frank Black / Teenager of the Decade....
HEY, thats like half my exs guitar collection!!!
Boys go to Jupiter, Get more stupider,
Girls go to Mars, Become rock stars
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 09:54:09
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 10:19:43
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Originally posted by Scarla O
If you want an affordable, characterful, quality instrument then maybe you should check out Eastwood guitars. Their guitars are very well reviewed on harmony central but unfortunately (for me) they don't have much in the way of left-handed guitars.
I fancied one of these for a while ($500):
or maybe for $350:
I always thought there was something quite groovy about the Hagstrom futurama...
But i ended up playing a Patrick Eggle New York...
which is a great guitar and...
a Burns Marquee which i got just a week or so ago (and which produces some amazing sounds).
That second one is very nice, very Jaguar-esq. The last one I like a lot too. Very unusual. Where did you get it? How much was it if you don't mind me asking?
I want one. Id the neck like a Fender?
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 10:21:01
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
these are my favourite guitars:
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I recently sold the Tele, to buy an 80s Contemporary Tele; you know, like that guy, who is it, uh, Black Francis? Something that. Anyway, he played one.
I'm a Fender person (although, I've never got on with Strats mucH). They can be modded easily, and generally look nicer than most electrics.
Frank Black / Teenager of the Decade....
Hey Tom!!! You got the Frank Tele I see!!! Well done lad!!! If you see any more lefties then let me know please. 
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 10:23:42
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Originally posted by El Barto
I never particularly liked the sounds out of the Jaguar as much. I really liked the Jazzmaster though, but those guitars are fucking huge and heavy!
"Join the Cult of Brit / And let your oral hygiene go out the window."
Huh? I have a Jazzmaster, and it's hardly a heavy guitar! Now, the G&L I have is another story...it actually gives me shoulder cramps if I haven't played it standing up w/ a strap for a while.
I do have a Jazzmaster reissue, though...do you think they might have used a different wood for the original series?
Mosrite guitars are also awesome, albeit hard to come by...I would love one of those. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depends on how you look at it) I'm holding off on music purchases for a while.
I just bought my dream amp...
a Fender '65 Twin Reverb...brand new...w/ reverb and vibrato channels built in. Sounds AMAZING. brings a tear to my eye and a chill to my spine. i'm so fucking HAPPY!
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The blue pill opens your eyes
Is there a better way?
A new religion prescribed to those without the faith
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 10:24:47
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Oh by the way Tom, I got my amp. It's a Fender HotRod De Ville 212 Combo and it's LOUD!!!
It doesn't just "go up to 11", it goes up to 12!!! Haven't tried past 2 yet in the house. When I get it to the studio though, it's going up all the way.
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 01:58:18
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Hey Homer, the last one on the list is a Burns Marquee and I got mine from the internet (www.gtrguitars.co.uk). They generally cost £299 new, (mine was almost new - £249). It's a fantastic guitar, so sturdy and well made - if you go to www.harmonycentral.com the reviews of the guitar are outstanding and there are plenty of shops selling them (and don't forget that there's ebay too).
www.guitarampkeyboard.com/" target="_blank">http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/ is selling the right handed version for £269 and would probably be able to get you a L/H for a similar price...
You might want to check out this website that sells worldwide and has a great selection of guitars (but only one L/H Burns Marquee @ $499)...www.myrareguitars.com/2000guitars.html" target="_blank">http://www.myrareguitars.com/2000guitars.html
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 10:14:30
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Oh by the way Tom, I got my amp. It's a Fender HotRod De Ville 212 Combo and it's LOUD!!!
It doesn't just "go up to 11", it goes up to 12!!! Haven't tried past 2 yet in the house. When I get it to the studio though, it's going up all the way.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
nice! very nice. i like the way the controls are on top on that model. i broke my amp yesterday. rather annoying. it fell over and bust the input jack hole. i suppose it can be fixed, but i'd rather get a new one, heh. fender twin perhaps?! £££ perhaps not.
mm, a frank tele! it should arrive sometime next week hopefully. another import from the states. the exchange rate is so low at the moment, which brings me onto....a lefty jag i've just noticed! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3709641140&category=33039 give the seller a bell and see if he'll ship to the UK if you want it. i'm not sure how much it'll cost you with shipping / import tax. shipping is generally about $90. import tax is between 15% and 20% of the total cost (inc. shipping).
but back to the tele, what do you think....
to stripe, or not to stripe?
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 10:37:15
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Originally posted by Scarla O
Hey Homer, the last one on the list is a Burns Marquee and I got mine from the internet (www.gtrguitars.co.uk). They generally cost £299 new, (mine was almost new - £249). It's a fantastic guitar, so sturdy and well made - if you go to www.harmonycentral.com the reviews of the guitar are outstanding and there are plenty of shops selling them (and don't forget that there's ebay too).
www.guitarampkeyboard.com/" target="_blank">http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/ is selling the right handed version for £269 and would probably be able to get you a L/H for a similar price...
You might want to check out this website that sells worldwide and has a great selection of guitars (but only one L/H Burns Marquee @ $499)...www.myrareguitars.com/2000guitars.html" target="_blank">http://www.myrareguitars.com/2000guitars.html
Thanks a lot, I'll check them out.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 10:41:26
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Oh by the way Tom, I got my amp. It's a Fender HotRod De Ville 212 Combo and it's LOUD!!!
It doesn't just "go up to 11", it goes up to 12!!! Haven't tried past 2 yet in the house. When I get it to the studio though, it's going up all the way.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
nice! very nice. i like the way the controls are on top on that model. i broke my amp yesterday. rather annoying. it fell over and bust the input jack hole. i suppose it can be fixed, but i'd rather get a new one, heh. fender twin perhaps?! £££ perhaps not.
mm, a frank tele! it should arrive sometime next week hopefully. another import from the states. the exchange rate is so low at the moment, which brings me onto....a lefty jag i've just noticed! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3709641140&category=33039 give the seller a bell and see if he'll ship to the UK if you want it. i'm not sure how much it'll cost you with shipping / import tax. shipping is generally about $90. import tax is between 15% and 20% of the total cost (inc. shipping).
but back to the tele, what do you think....
to stripe, or not to stripe?
Frank Black / Teenager of the Decade....
Thanks for the Jag tip-off Tom.
As for the the Tele, is that one an Ibanez??? Sure doesn't look like a Fender.
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 10:48:29
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nope, it's a fender. a contemporary one, like frank's pixies one. i drew stripes on it, because i heard it makes 'em go faster.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 11:19:16
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You know I never noticed that before. He did use regular ones too though didn't he?
Gotta be honest with you though Tom, for looks I prefer the regular design. Having said that, the stripes look cool and white is an excellent colour for a guitar. That's what colour Tele I want.
Good luck with your amp search. Hope you get as lucky as I did.
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 12:12:44
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i'm pretty sure he used the comtemporary exclusively up until about bossanova, it's what gives his rhythm that 'clunky' sound. i know he also used mustangs, jags (i think) and some weird yellow guitar i've seen, around the bossanova and trompe era (you can see it in the alec eiffel and los angeles videos). yeh, he used standard teles too. i can hear the contemporary tele on the orange album and teenager too, but i think he moved onto standard teles onward from CoR.
i agree, the regular tele looks much nicer than the contemporary, but my mustang is the pretty guitar; this white contemporary will have to be it's ugly sister heh! 
*edit* oh, also, how lucky did you get with the amp then mike?!
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black fender
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Posted - 03/12/2004 : 12:26:36
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hey homer!
nice subject. i own a white fender jaguar with red scratchplate. pretty boring, until i saw the catholics bout two years ago and frank played the exact same when playing so. bay. how cool! not very. but boy was i happy inside. call it my surf guitar. i get pissed with friends who buy a guitar for its looks "wow! it cost £400". yeah but mate, it plays like sh*t! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 12:34:41
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That's a beautiful guitar you got there Black Fender. I nearly got a leftie version of the excat same guitar (even the colours) on Ebay a couple of months back but the guy wanted too much (700 English pounds). I really want a Jag, although the bridge problems put me off a little.
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 12:39:03
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mike, if (when!) you get a jag, stick a mustang bridge on it. i can't remember if i said that already. my mustang is quite defunct at the moment as it's bridge is on my jag, and the jag on the stang. not to mention how poor the stock mustang pups are.
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black fender
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Posted - 03/12/2004 : 13:15:37
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mate
got mine for around £400 in a backstreet shop back home. couldnt believe it. seen a few floating aroung and some re-issues going for over 1000. the mans right about the floating bridge though. bit dodgy. i experimented with a telecaster bridge.
the one to get in my selfish opinion is a mustang. theyre thinner lighter and play well. but thats just me. boy did i go through a kurt stage or what.
my frind owns a jag-stang but keep away. oh...they look nice though.
for all you in the uk...fender or gibson?
thats the question. or not. |
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black fender
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Posted - 03/12/2004 : 13:32:41
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mate
got mine for around £400 in a backstreet shop back home. couldnt believe it. seen a few floating aroung and some re-issues going for over 1000. the mans right about the floating bridge though. bit dodgy. i experimented with a telecaster bridge.
the one to get in my selfish opinion is a mustang. theyre thinner lighter and play well. but thats just me. boy did i go through a kurt stage or what.
my frind owns a jag-stang but keep away. oh...they look nice though.
for all you in the uk...fender or gibson?
thats the question. or not. |
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