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    I Almost Forgot How Good My LP Secial Is!

    I bought a Les Paul Special in TV Yellow last October from one of the big online stores here in the US. It was a “blemished” model which really means someone probably returned it for whatever reason. I take advantage of these deals because most “blems” are simply guitars that just need a good...
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    I Almost Forgot How Good My LP Secial Is!

    I’ve been messing with my two recently acquired ‘59’s so much I hadn’t touched my Special in almost two weeks. I reached for it off the rack a couple of hours ago and was astounded yet again by what has to be the best bargain I’ve ever bought! I just put the guitar down to write this little...
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    NGD for Today, and Two More for Tomorrow Updated. Monkey has arrived.

    I’d love to give an SG a try but I really like a chunky neck. What’s a food Epi SG to be on the lookout for? Most 60’s style necks are a little too thin for me.
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    NGD for Today, and Two More for Tomorrow Updated. Monkey has arrived.

    This is my AO ‘50’s model. It weighs under 7 lbs, and I’d never let it go. HNGD, enjoy that Squier, the CV’s were a remarkable bargain. It’s a correct assessment that everyone needs at least one Tele in their arsenal.
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    I did it again #2

    I watch a guy on YouTube named Colin. He's from Southend by Sea and his channel is called The Guitarista. Needless to say he's a huge Joe Strummer fan. Anyway, being a big lover of Epiphones, especially classic models, he really loved the Wilshire.
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    My findings about hardware on my 2023 LP standard 50s

    If you wait, Faber is almost always running a 20% off sale and shipping has been free for my three orders (I don't know what the minimum is for free shipping). For Christmas, everything was 25% off. Plus Larry seems to be a good guy to work with and I've always received my parts within 2-3...
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    My findings about hardware on my 2023 LP standard 50s

    Oh, and I started playing bass and guitar in 1971, gigging extensively in the '70's and '80's. I've had a ton of different guitars and basses during that time and since I took up playing again about 10 or so years ago to help with dexterity. I also have a lot of experience with some of the...
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    My findings about hardware on my 2023 LP standard 50s

    I’m going to be ’that guy.’ I have an ADB that I bought for just under $700 asa ”Blem” that I spent a few hours to get sorted. It’s a great guitar. I also bought an ASF “Blem” for $679 that, aside from an ill fitted bridge pickup, was damn close to being correct out of the box. I spent a...
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    I Did it Again

    Faber has 20% off until midnight tonight so I bought a complete ABRM HYBRIDge and tailpiece with all the trimmings for my ADB. Even with the extras, with the deal I got on the guitar from AMS, I still paid less than the current street price for one of these ADB’s. After changing strings and...
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    I did it again #2

    Nice!!! I’d love to try one but short of a long drive into NYC, there aren’t many shops around me that carry a wide variety of Epiphones. Best of luck with your black beauty.
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    I did it again #2

    Is it a black Wilshire?
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    I Did it Again

    The bridge arrived this afternoon and I just finished installing it. It only takes a couple of minutes to install the studs, thumb wheels and bridge. I had already installed the studs and tailpiece the other day. I had the action set in no time and five out of six strings were within 2-3...
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    I Did it Again

    Sadly, USPS has my ABRM bridge stuck in Philadelphia for two days now. They’re threatening to deliver it tomorrow but there’s been no movement in tracking since Tuesday when delivery was stated for today. if it arrives tomorrow I’ll post pictures and install it. I can’t wait to hear what...
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    I Did it Again

    I agree. Personally, I think I like the darker magenta over the bright pink but YMMV! I couldn't resist restringing the guitar with the awful strings it came with. Keep in mind, the tailpiece has been upgraded to the Faber, complete with the removal of the cheap steel studs and the...
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    I Did it Again

    I got the guitar yesterday but have not yet received the Faber ABMR HYBridge. That is supposed to come tomorrow. So, in the words of a famous Casino user, "Phase one in which Doris gets her oat." First things first. The ASF was built in August of 2023 so unlike my ADB which was built in...
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    What did Santa bring you?

    I got another '59 in Southern Fade since my ADB has been so much fun. It arrived from the North Pole via FedEx just around 2pm today. Unfortunately, besides this quick shot I really haven't done much to it. I did have to adjust a crazy bridge pickup that was angled in a way you could strum...
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    What did Santa bring you?

    My ‘59 Southern Fade is out for delivery today according to FedEx. We’ll see.
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    What did Santa bring you?

    That’s probably next on my list. Shortly after the New Year I put the DGT SE and McCarty 594 SE on my watch list. PRS caught up a lot quicker on the wait list with the 594 so I bought it in February. I’ll probably get the Gold DGT next month as it appears PRS has finally caught up with demand.
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

    Merry Christmas everyone. May this be a wonderful holiday for you, your family and friends.


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