Guitar Thread

[NZBlue]

I'm pretty sure that one day whilst perusing eBay, I will end up buying a used D-45 if it's in good nic and down to about £6k.

There was one for sale up in Cumbria about 12-18 months ago which I did very well to resist.

When I finally dive in, I think I'll end up pretty high end but I still don't want it to be at the expense of my Yamaha's.

They've been tremendous servants..........

My first half decent guitar was a 12 string, bought from Sounds Great in Heald Green in the late 70s. My first very decent guitar was an Eccleshall 6 string, bought in the '80s from Andy's Guitar Shop in London. I still have both 40 plus years later. The Martins haven't replaced them, just added to my arsenal.
I've found the Martins have actually helped me appreciate the qualities of my other guitars- they are all different in their own ways and I go from parlour "0", up through 00, 000, Dread, Jumbo. 6 string, 12 string. Rosewood, Mahogany even Oak.
Get something to complement the Yamahas, not to compete, and you'll have the best of both worlds

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

My first half decent guitar was a 12 string, bought from Sounds Great in Heald Green in the late 70s. My first very decent guitar was an Eccleshall 6 string, bought in the '80s from Andy's Guitar Shop in London. I still have both 40 plus years later. The Martins haven't replaced them, just added to my arsenal.
I've found the Martins have actually helped me appreciate the qualities of my other guitars- they are all different in their own ways and I go from parlour "0", up through 00, 000, Dread, Jumbo. 6 string, 12 string. Rosewood, Mahogany even Oak.
Get something to complement the Yamahas, not to compete, and you'll have the best of both worlds

Nicely worded that mate - that's actually a big help.......... :-)

 

[Nightmare Walking]

So, I am slowly making progress with my lessons. Still very much a beginner and only learning rudimentary chords.
But, I would like some advice on an amp.
I am currently using a Fender emulation practice amp. It sounds very cold and sterile.
I would like a decent analog amp that is not going to break the bank and can be used at home.
Has anyone got any recommendations?

 

[Bill Walker]

So, I am slowly making progress with my lessons. Still very much a beginner and only learning rudimentary chords.
But, I would like some advice on an amp.
I am currently using a Fender emulation practice amp. It sounds very cold and sterile.
I would like a decent analog amp that is not going to break the bank and can be used at home.
Has anyone got any recommendations?

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[Nightmare Walking]

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Cheers mate. I will have a look.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

Used guitars that have requi neck repairs.

Too much of a gamble to buy off eBay or the like or everything is a risk anyways?

Answers on a postcard folks..........

Edit: Full disclosure, this is what I have been looking at

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Nightmare Walking]

Used guitars that have requi neck repairs.

Too much of a gamble to buy off eBay or the like or everything is a risk anyways?

Answers on a postcard folks..........

Edit: Full disclosure, this is what I have been looking at

Pardon our interruption...

I reckon the price of it tells you everything you need to know.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

I reckon the price of it tells you everything you need to know.

You think - No way back on a neck break?

 

[NZBlue]

You think - No way back on a neck break?

Gibson are well known for neck breaks, especially Les Pauls. Done properly the repair will be as strong as before and virtually invisible. That one isn't. The two halves haven't knitted together properly and it hasn't been finished afterwards so I doubt it really was a professional repair. It certainly wasn't a well executed one.
Step away from the gibson- nothing to see here

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

Gibson are well known for neck breaks, especially Les Pauls. Done properly the repair will be as strong as before and virtually invisible. That one isn't. The two halves haven't knitted together properly and it hasn't been finished afterwards so I doubt it really was a professional repair. It certainly wasn't a well executed one.
Step away from the gibson- nothing to see here

Much obliged..........