Jeid Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I've got bad GAS just now, I just can't hold in my love for Gibson guitars just now.I'm not sure if I want an SG, an Explorer or a Les Paul. It's a tough choice.I think I've proved Stripey's point. If I only had a certain amount of money, I'd get the best out of my budget, but just now, I've got plenty cash, so I'm not sure what to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I've got bad GAS just now, I just can't hold in my love for Gibson guitars just now.I'm not sure if I want an SG, an Explorer or a Les Paul. It's a tough choice.I think I've proved Stripey's point. If I only had a certain amount of money, I'd get the best out of my budget, but just now, I've got plenty cash, so I'm not sure what to get You can always do a charity )... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 If you have this problem you have too much money and too much time on your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I'm not sure if I want an SG, an Explorer or a Les Paul. It's a tough choice.Allow me to meddle if I may?Explorer - good guitar, but seems to be associated with METUUUUUL these days. Awkward shape.Les Paul - for me the ultimate in looks & tone, but physically heavy and unbalanced when you're playing it. Still an iconic masterpiece.SG - Lightweight and great compromise between Strat ergonomics and Gibson tone. Fab guitar - next on my shopping list! but just now, I've got plenty cashFuckin' great innit? The dilemma is what NOT to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've got bad GAS just now, I just can't hold in my love for Gibson guitars just now.I'm not sure if I want an SG, an Explorer or a Les Paul. It's a tough choice.Somebody is selling a 2002 Les Paul Custom in the P&J today for 1000, could be a good buy, especially if you can knock them down a bit.For what it's worth, I went through a seven year period where I had two jobs and very little responsibilites, so I had a decent amount of disposable income in that time and I was lucky enough to buy a few nice guitars, here are the main ones:I bought them very carefully - they all do something different. One strat, one twin humbucker Gibson, one P90 Gibson, an electric 12 string, a Gretsch for jazzy or twangy stuff and a good acoustic. All of them do different things, no duplication there.I just have one job now and more responsibilities in the form of wife, kid and bigger mortgage, but I'm pleased to have amassed a nice wee collection while the going was good that I can enjoy for the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeid Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Allow me to meddle if I may?Explorer - good guitar, but seems to be associated with METUUUUUL these days. Awkward shape.Les Paul - for me the ultimate in looks & tone, but physically heavy and unbalanced when you're playing it. Still an iconic masterpiece.SG - Lightweight and great compromise between Strat ergonomics and Gibson tone. Fab guitar - next on my shopping list!Fuckin' great innit? The dilemma is what NOT to buy I've found a Gibson Les Paul Classic for 880 brand new. I think I'm gonna see if I can get it. I'm sitting at 600 the now. I reckon I could get it by the end of next month if I don't spend all my money in London! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Somebody is selling a 2002 Les Paul Custom in the P&J today for 1000, could be a good buy, especially if you can knock them down a bit.For what it's worth, I went through a seven year period where I had two jobs and very little responsibilites, so I had a decent amount of disposable income in that time and I was lucky enough to buy a few nice guitars, here are the main ones:I bought them very carefully - they all do something different. One strat, one twin humbucker Gibson, one P90 Gibson, an electric 12 string, a Gretsch for jazzy or twangy stuff and a good acoustic. All of them do different things, no duplication there.I just have one job now and more responsibilities in the form of wife, kid and bigger mortgage, but I'm pleased to have amassed a nice wee collection while the going was good that I can enjoy for the next few years.What's the 12-stringer? Fender?PsYour "Uncle Junior" signature phoaty is affy big. Thought about removing it? (Ooooooooooooh!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Your "Uncle Junior" signature phoaty is affy big. Thought about removing it? (Ooooooooooooh!) I'll tell you what you can do with my signature phoaty my not-so-young friend... The 12 string is a Burns Double Six, favoured by the likes of Elvis PresleyThe dude out of Franz FerdinandAnd one M Knopfler Excellent guitar, best value guitar I have ever bought, only 289 from Peter Cook's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 The 12 string is a Burns Double Six, favoured by the likes of Elvis PresleyUh-Huh! (8 chars) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 so how many amps do you two have? o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Only two for me, Crate VC 5212 for gigs and Roland Micro Cube for playing at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 so how many amps do you two have? o_OI've just got the four.Hughes & Kettner Trilogy 100w head & H&K V30 4x12Line6 Flextone III PlusRoland MicrocubePeavy BackstageI've also got one of Tony Iommi's old Laney 100w Klipp heads and a JCM800 stored away and am in negotiations for an ancient Vox AC30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I have lots of GAS rather often.Looking at ordering a custom ESP V in the not so distant future Currently sitting with:ESP KH-2 Neck Thru Custom ShopESP Hanneman S&Key Urban CamoDean USA Custom DFH 'Dean From Hell' 80/150Moon Custom Explorer (1/1) (yeah, I'm keeping it Dusty )ENGL S.E. EL34ENGL PowerballMarshall 1960A 4x12Line 6 Spider II 212I have a big list of desires aswell. Soon enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 The 12 string is a Burns Double Six, Excellent guitar, best value guitar I have ever bought, only 289 from Peter Cook's.Problem is it seems to make the player of it look really gay...I love you guys though. Makes my Tele, Strat, Tokai and Big Baby look positively lean! Sure there's room in there for another one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 GAS - Gear Aquisition Syndrome.How many of spend more time reading up about gear than practicing our instruments?How many of us have more gear than talent?Own up.Ha, last night spent a good half hour reading the Guitarist review of the 52 tele hotrod. And at least 10 minutes just looking at the main picture. Man it's just beautiful.To paraphrase Bongwater 'they do vintage 52 hot rods now, I want one'So yup, that's me then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Allow me to meddle if I may?Explorer - good guitar, but seems to be associated with METUUUUUL these days. Awkward shape.Les Paul - for me the ultimate in looks & tone, but physically heavy and unbalanced when you're playing it. Still an iconic masterpiece.SG - Lightweight and great compromise between Strat ergonomics and Gibson tone. Fab guitar - next on my shopping list!Fuckin' great innit? The dilemma is what NOT to buy Strange that you say that about the SG. I have a few Les Pauls, but lately I've been playing my Epi SG c/w Wizard P/ups more than anything else I've gotAlso, let me know how you get on with the Vox. I might have a 63 for sale if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Moon Custom Explorer (1/1) (yeah, I'm keeping it Dusty )Quite right. Good for you. I believe if you already have something and the the rent is being paid on time....keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Caz Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 New chains for my mapex double kickThat's my newest peice of equipment since april last year.I was contemplating dw 9000 series double kick but don't really need them just now.Love my current set up too much to adapt new parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 dustydeviada (i didnt want to quote the post because it was full of pics)The guy from franz ferdinand is a total prick, as anyone who heard his "diaries" on radio 4 can attest.ps nice collection of future firewood you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkmasif Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 dustydeviada (i didnt want to quote the post because it was full of pics)The guy from franz ferdinand is a total prick, as anyone who heard his "diaries" on radio 4 can attest.ps nice collection of future firewood you have there.im sure he is delighted to hear that, any more priceless thoughts of stripey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 The guy from franz ferdinand is a total prick, as anyone who heard his "diaries" on radio 4 can attest.Plus his taste in russian posters are a bit dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 The guy from franz ferdinand is a total prick, as anyone who heard his "diaries" on radio 4 can attest.Total pricks make the best rock stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyScaryMark Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 On GAS.How many of us get GAS for pointless pieces of equipment that we have an idea we will use in at least one song and then still lack the most basic stuff (such as a good guitar amplifer) while owning 10 effects pedals or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Yeah, lots of rock stars are total pricks, Van Morrison, Phil Collins, Mick Hucknall. I wasn't offering any opinion on the guy, just saying that he has a Burns Double Six.Although the first Franz Ferdinand album was good, and I like "Do You Wanna" or whatever it was called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 there's another catchy phrase that comes to mind in this thread: "all the gear and no idea" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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