please justify my GAS...

[Childbride]

:rotflmao:

[that just sounds so funny]

i think that if i'm going to actually be chomping my nerves and finally playing in a band, it's imperative that i have a new electric guitar that isn't bout-heavy.

i'm thinking that i absolutely must have a new electric guitar. :dude: :rockon: :beer:

please tell me i'm right, as i am about to go to both dfw and austin and trying out lil honies and blow some decent bread... when i really should be conservative and put it away for other things...

[Adrian30]

CB, YOU'RE RIGHT, GO FOR IT!

[just strum]

and blow some decent bread... when i really should be conservative and put it away for other things...

there are other things? Oh, you must be referring to amps:rotflmao:

What sort of music are you going to be playing when you are working with the band? That should come into play a little when you are picking a guitar. Also, try the new ones and then look for a used one of the one or two that you like.

This thing they call GAS has a real grip on you. You and Shiner better start adding on to the house.

[strumsalot]

My wife thinks any event is a good excuse for a new outfit. So joining a band has gotta be a good enough reason to get a new guit. Go for it! Be sure to get Shiner one too.:)

[Childbride]

strummy, my teach has already told me that all my playlist he wants me to learn on electric, as the slides, hammers, et al will sound better.

:D

[just strum]

strummy, my teach has already told me that all my playlist he wants me to learn on electric, as the slides, hammers, et al will sound better.

:D


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/auroraohio/vader.jpg

[luvmyshiner]

My wife thinks any event is a good excuse for a new outfit. So joining a band has gotta be a good enough reason to get a new guit. Go for it! Be sure to get Shiner one too.:)

I think that's an excellent idea Chad!:master: I'm still gassin' for that D'Aquisto. There was one on ebay last week with a minimum bid of . . . I think $2195? I passed on it and so did everyone else.

But . . . some day . . . she will be mine . . . oh yes.:beer:

[Childbride]

Chad, i think that an excellent idea, as well... but first i have to learn about lectric's and What's Cool, so i don't buy a bummer for him.

strummy, LUCA, LUCA, i keep telling y'all. i'm not a bad guy. i'm a John Wayne, with bigger feet. :D :D :D

and adrian, thank you. :)

[peachhead]

My wife thinks any event is a good excuse for a new outfit. So joining a band has gotta be a good enough reason to get a new guit. Go for it! Be sure to get Shiner one too.:)

I'ma gonna post that on my bathroom mirror so it will be seen by other people in my house. :D

[sunvalleylaw]

Learning on an electric is different to some degree, and it keeps the learning coming for me. I like to go back and forth between acoustic and electric. With so many good quality inexpensive options for decent electrics, no reason not to. For a strat type, you can start looking at the recent Squier threads. Some good bargains there. For LP types, seems an Agile might be the lowest cost best option. For a tele, looks like Squiers or Peaveys are the best starting point. You can always go up from there, but those are some good bang for the buck starting points based on my "research" here. Have fun!

[ted s]

CB, you want GAS justification from US ?! HERE ?!
Well, this is the place..

YOUR JUSTIFIED

Oh, and you may as well get a new outfit while your at it..:AOK:

[Childbride]

to quote my sonbyproxy, i'm wubba. i'm not your normal chickie.

i HATE shopping, i HATE malls, and i only have... [going to closet to check] ok, i have less than ten pairs of shoes. that's counting my ocean sneakers to keep me from cutting my feet on coral. :D

and i hate spending money. unless it's on guitars. and then i feel guilty. temporarily. ;)

so i need you guys to pour on the 'go CB's' so i can do this guilt free. :)

[wingsdad]

CB...you say 'not bout-heavy', is that right? For your back's sake...so.....

Just tryin' to get a 'reference point' here as to what might work for you.

Do you consider Shiner's OE30 'bout-heavy'?

Your lightest weight electrics are going to be true hollow bodies (not semi-hollows like the OE30). 'Jazz Boxes' are the typical true hollow, but kinda 'fat'. You can get thinner, as thin as the OE30. My Epiphone Casino is an example of such. But does that body size and type suit you?

Speakin' of your sonbyproxy, is my memory accurate here, or didn't he have a Peavey Raptor or something that kinda got Shiner to go off the deep end and start this whole journey for you 2? I ask because: if you were to try that one on, is IT bout-heavy to you?

Oh...did I say : "Go for it, CB" ?

Yep.:dude:

Have you given yourself a ballpark budget?

[player]

CB quote :
i am about to go to both dfw and austin.as long as yer there may as well pluck on some electrics to get a better grasp of what is good and what's not.there are always thinline axes to consider although some may not have the bite you're looking for others might though.
SV's suggestions sound about right but do experiment and have fun too :D

[sunvalleylaw]

Ok, go on and try a few of ones like I mentioned. If you are going a little country rock, you might start with the tele type. I am sure you will get into it. Then go with what feels right. They cost like what, maybe one billable hour at the range I was mentioning? A Vox AD30VT, maybe two billable hours at most. Still closer to one I bet. You can afford that much for your progress. You don't need a ton of pedals to get started, esp. with the Vox. I am sure Shiner doesn't mind.

[just strum]

... ok, i have less than ten pairs of shoes. that's counting my ocean sneakers to keep me from cutting my feet on coral. :D

and i hate spending money. unless it's on guitars. and then i feel guilty. temporarily. ;)

so i need you guys to pour on the 'go CB's' so i can do this guilt free. :)

I'm surprised Steve (svl) didn't catch this (he must have been tired last night). Get yourself a guitar, a new outfit and a pair of crocs.:rotflmao:

[Adrian30]

CB,
here's a guitar that shouldn't make you feel guilty if you get it. It got me gasing last night.

http://www.daddys.com/used/?itemnumber=HAM0115

[tot_Ou_tard]

Did you really have to ask here for justification, CB? ;)



Oh, and you may as well get a new outfit while your at it..:AOK:
No, Shiner gets the outfit. That's how it works.

Given his taste in music, might I suggest a hat and shirt like the chap on the right.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/9/9a/300px-Toni-Tennille-%26-the-Captain-56sq-555.jpg

The hat will also be useful in preventing sunburn while riding his tractor.

...no matter were he puts it ;).

[street music]

CB, GO FOR IT! I might make a suggestion on your purchase. Since you do like acoustic and you want electric. Look at some of the model outs there that have both outputs on the guitar.
Good luck, SHINER YOU ARE ONE LUCKY GUY!

[sunvalleylaw]

I'm surprised Steve (svl) didn't catch this (he must have been tired last night). Get yourself a guitar, a new outfit and a pair of crocs.:rotflmao:

Well with the poor woman's sensibilities about money, I didn't want to push too hard right off!

[strumsalot]

No, Shiner gets the outfit. That's how it works.

Given his taste in music, might I suggest a hat and shirt like the chap on the right.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/9/9a/300px-Toni-Tennille-%26-the-Captain-56sq-555.jpg

The hat will also be useful in preventing sunburn while riding his tractor.

...no matter were he puts it ;).
Shiner has this outfit already. He just hasn't shown you guys any of the Pearl pics with him wearing it.:D

[luvmyshiner]

Oh man! Y'all have been busy.:rotflmao:

Wingsdad, you're right about the boy's Peavey Raptor. I'll see if he can bring it down for CB to play around with next time he comes.

Adrian, that is a sweet looking guit and you sure can't beat the price.

As for the rest of you dawgs, yes I'll admit, there are a few Captain and Tennille LP's in the old vinyl stack. But in all fairness I quit listening to them after they did their version of Muskrat Love. To this day I can't hear that song without losing my lunch.

[Childbride]

[grin] y'all are funny...

[qualifies statement] i hate spending money on myself. i don't do it.

this is the first guitar i will have purchased for myself.

and wings, i don't know if i used the right descriptive term. she's heavy in the butt, and feels like she wants to creep off my right leg. i overcompensate her position while playing which throws off my accuracy sometimes.

i played the raptor once, when i was just starting to noodle, and before i'd finally picked a guitar up and said 'i'm going to learn how to do this if it kills me' so i don't truly remember how she felt.

if i'm going to make this leap, i want to be open-minded and test-drive several options.

i just needed help with the guilt. ;)

[piebaldpython]

Hey CB,
Lots of good suggestions and depending on your price range, the Squire Vintage series (either Strat or Tele) might be a good pick at around $300. Good rep on those Vintage ones.
Try the Xaviere series too, they come in around $175 and I've seen good comments on those.
What kind of music are you playing??? What kind of sound do you want?? Type of pick-up CAN matter!!
Truly, you ought to get two guits, so you have different sounds and have the tonal spectrum covered!! :rotflmao:

[tot_Ou_tard]

CB, what's is your playlist?

The guitar you want depends on what you wish to play.

[t_ross33]

Truly, you ought to get two guits, so you have different sounds and have the tonal spectrum covered!! :rotflmao:

AT LEAST! There are so many options out there, once you start you will be hooked for life!

Min. requirements:
Tele
Les Paul w/ 'buckers
You have a semi-hollow - good start
Strat

Future Upgrades:
LP or LP Jr/Special style w/ P90s
Semi-hollow w/P90s
Something w/ TV Jones p'ups
Fat Tele
A red one
A blue one
A black one
A sunburst one
A butterscotch blonde one
A silverburst one
....
.......
............
.................and on and on and on:rockon:

Have fun and GO FOR IT!

[Childbride]

CB, what's is your playlist?

The guitar you want depends on what you wish to play.


my initial audiences will be in outlying rural towns.

old country... right now, predominantly hank williams, wildwood flower et al, old country love songs... he hasn't told me everything i'm going to be playing, yet. i think i get to learn to... [is it 'double-picking'? with a really thin pick... spanish eyes?] at some point...

[tot_Ou_tard]

my initial audiences will be in outlying rural towns.

old country... right now, predominantly hank williams, wildwood flower et al, old country love songs... he hasn't told me everything i'm going to be playing, yet. i think i get to learn to... [is it 'double-picking'? with a really thin pick... spanish eyes?] at some point...
You probably need some sort of tele-style then.

What is your budget?

[wingsdad]

... wings, i don't know if i used the right descriptive term. she's heavy in the butt, and feels like she wants to creep off my right leg. i overcompensate her position while playing which throws off my accuracy sometimes.

i played the raptor once, when i was just starting to noodle, and before i'd finally picked a guitar up and said 'i'm going to learn how to do this if it kills me' so i don't truly remember how she felt.

if i'm going to make this leap, i want to be open-minded and test-drive several options.

i just needed help with the guilt. ;)

Well, then...since this will be your first electric of your own, you're gonna be playin' 'old country' and stuff that may be kinda related, some lead lines, but you've been a chord strummer, too, then IMO, I'd suggest that as you shop with an open mind, to test-drive at least a couple of Strats, be they, Squier, Fender Made-in-Mexico, or imiations by other manufacturers... the Strat's design is a perfect blend of form, function and versatility -- which is why it's been so widely and often imitated, the guitar of choice for so many different genres, from country (first) to surf to blues to jazz to rock to grunge...there really isn't any style it can't handle when hooked up to various amp and perhaps fx. It can sound almost like an acoustic guitar doing rhythm to a sassy, jangly electric (think of Lubbock's favorite son, Buddy Holly strumming 'Peggy Sue'...both of those sounds in one song), and then think of Stevie Ray squeezing his soul out of his Strat, whether tears or rage, then think of Jimi wailing the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock.

The Raptor falls into the 'imitator' group, Shiner.

As for the guilt? :rotflmao: You're not Imelda Marcos with da shooz, girl, so think of spending $300 - $500 on your electric as akin to that 20 more pair of shoes you haven't bought...:D

[just strum]

+1 from the Northerner.

[Spudman]

:rotflmao:
You probably need some sort of tele-style then.

What is your budget?

Tele does it all. +1...and you can use them as a club to protect yourself...from the folks at the rest homes.

[Childbride]

As for the guilt? :rotflmao: You're not Imelda Marcos with da shooz, girl, so think of spending $300 - $500 on your electric as akin to that 20 more pair of shoes you haven't bought...:D

no, the guilt comes from making up for those 20 pair... i'm thinking 500-800. :eek:

[aside] i was reading something in one of OG's posts earlier this morning and it gave me a pang of remorse. OG, the word 'hate' is one of the worst four letter words in existence... i hereby promise to diligently attempt to refrain from all further use of such verbage.

thanks, all of you, once again for all of the support! :)

i'm gonna go 'get twangy' now with some hank tunes... :D

[just strum]

Hey CB,

What's the latest on the guitar search? Haven't heard much and I was wondering if you reduced the field down to the 30 or 40 you like the most:rotflmao:

[Childbride]

Hey CB,

What's the latest on the guitar search? Haven't heard much and I was wondering if you reduced the field down to the 30 or 40 you like the most:rotflmao:

my teach was asking me the same thing at my lesson tonight. he really wants me to get her, so we can become bosom buddies asap. to be perfectly honest, lately either work or family visiting has precluded weekend excursions anyplace to 'test drive'. i have done some research, and have a list now of candidates. :D

[just strum]

my teach was asking me the same thing at my lesson tonight. he really wants me to get her, so we can become bosom buddies asap. to be perfectly honest, lately either work or family visiting has precluded weekend excursions anyplace to 'test drive'. i have done some research, and have a list now of candidates. :D

Are you going to tell your Fretter family or will this be a surprise to be announced after the purchase?

I went out and bought a new drooling bib for the pics you will have to post.:drool:

[Childbride]

Are you going to tell your Fretter family or will this be a surprise to be announced after the purchase?

I went out and bought a new drooling bib for the pics you will have to post.:drool:


:D i actually expected a crack about the 'bosom buddies' thing, strummy, i was setting you up. :rotflmao:

i thought i had picked my 'top two' on my list until i talked to my teacher tonight; now i don't know myself until i 'get behind the axe'. :rockon:

[just strum]

:D i actually expected a crack about the 'bosom buddies' thing, strummy, i was setting you up. :rotflmao:

I believe in being very respectful to the fretters here. I avoided the opening and treat everyone as an equal.



i thought i had picked my 'top two' on my list until i talked to my teacher tonight; now i don't know myself until i 'get behind the axe'. :rockon:

It's difficult to get "the one" because another will come along eventually. You look for something that will be "the one" for as long as possible. Then when you eventually find another one (and you know you will) you just hope you can the "the two" are my favorites.:poke:

[Childbride]

[QUOTE=just strum]I believe in being very respectful to the fretters here. I avoided the opening and treat everyone as an equal.



you're absolutely right, i never should have said that, sorry. won't happen again. promise.

[just strum]

[QUOTE=just strum]I believe in being very respectful to the fretters here. I avoided the opening and treat everyone as an equal.



you're absolutely right, i never should have said that, sorry. won't happen again. promise.

for the record I wasn't getting snippy with you, so please no need to apologize as if you upset me.

[oldguy]

no, the guilt comes from making up for those 20 pair... i'm thinking 500-800. :eek:

[aside] i was reading something in one of OG's posts earlier this morning and it gave me a pang of remorse. OG, the word 'hate' is one of the worst four letter words in existence... i hereby promise to diligently attempt to refrain from all further use of such verbage.

thanks, all of you, once again for all of the support! :)

i'm gonna go 'get twangy' now with some hank tunes... :D

Aw, don't worry about it too much, kid. I (fortunately) learned it about 13 yrs. ago from my lovely wife. She patiently explained it to me...... and I've done my best to avoid it ever since. While I was brought up with the word, and it never meant much to me (in passing), it was used as a hurtful and hated word when she was a child........ and a child never forgets these things.
I can now say "I don't like that", or "It hurts me when you do that".
If a person is raised with hate, they will always have trouble overcoming it.
If they aren't, they'll always have trouble understanding.
I count myself as lucky to have the privilege of knowing such a lovely soul as my wife. She has endured...... I love her so much, and I'll say no more.

[street music]

AND SO The Suspense builds, WHAT WILL CB PICK??? :thwap:

[oldguy]

AND SO The Suspense builds, WHAT WILL CB PICK??? :thwap:

+1.....! please tell us you found a Tele, and love it......:bravo: :bravo:

[warren0728]

tele....tele....tele....tele.... :pancake:

ww

[piebaldpython]

Of course, if you really wanna BLOW everbody's brain, including your teacher's, you'll get one of those Eric Sardinas specials; an electrified resonator!!! Now, that would lend to some nasty playing for sure!! :dude:

[warren0728]

Of course, if you really wanna BLOW everbody's brain, including your teacher's, you'll get one of those Eric Sardinas specials; an electrified resonator!!! Now, that would lend to some nasty playing for sure!! :dude:
not an eric sardinas special but here is my electrified reso!

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_3547d898b55908c.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=412)

ww

[oldguy]

Nope........ get a Tele........ it IS. :AOK:

[sunvalleylaw]

I don't know, I know of a mighty mean Texan player who played strat . . . . :D



P.S. Mostly ignore us idgits and go play a couple and see what you like. :)

[oldguy]

I don't know, I know of a might mean Texan player who played strat . . . . :D



P.S. Mostly ignore us idgits and go play a couple and see what you like. :)

+1.......
SVL is right......buy what fits you, and feels right.
But try a Tele. It's so versatile, it's usually overlooked. It's a plain 'ol workhorse of a guitar, very forgiving, low maintenance, simple design, and all around sweetheart. Oh, IMHO, of course.

[wingsdad]

CB, you'll know which one is right for you once you've gone for the test drive. It will feel at home. There'll be an unmistakable vibe. Comfortable like an old pair of shoes.

As for what you test out or what's on your list, I'm not in disagreement with the Tele fans here, because I'm certainly among them; Strum can vouch for this. Simple, versatile and probably the quintessential Country electric, no doubt.

But riding right alongside the Tele is the Strat, which 'ol Leo developed after that 1st masterpiece because the C&W pickers he listened to for input wanted a little more. So he gave them a guitar with even more sonic range, and a (misnamed) tremolo bar so they could do more stuff emulating a pedal steel guitar. For that single variable alone, I'd suggest if it was one guitar to go with, a Strat will open more doors as you progress.

And that's my 2 cents.

[sunvalleylaw]

Yep, that was what I was maybe subtly trying to say. Try a strat body too. Very versatile, and with all those nice curves, generally more comfortable. I hope to add a tele one day because of what it is, but I felt getting a strat was more versatile for a first axe. I do know, however, that when I went out to Guitar Center, which has tons of guitars, and some other shops, the one I wanted spoke to me right away, resolving any questions I had. That is why I say other than maybe focusing your search, ignore us idgits and trust your hands and ears. :)
CB, you'll know which one is right for you once you've gone for the test drive. It will feel at home. There'll be an unmistakable vibe. Comfortable like an old pair of shoes.

As for what you test out or what's on your list, I'm not in disagreement with the Tele fans here, because I'm certainly among them; Strum can vouch for this. Simple, versatile and probably the quintessential Country electric, no doubt.

But riding right alongside the Tele is the Strat, which 'ol Leo developed after that 1st masterpiece because the C&W pickers he listened to for input wanted a little more. So he gave them a guitar with even more sonic range, and a (misnamed) tremolo bar so they could do more stuff emulating a pedal steel guitar. For that single variable alone, I'd suggest if it was one guitar to go with, a Strat will open more doors as you progress.

And that's my 2 cents.

[wingsdad]

Yep, that was what I was maybe subtly trying to say. Try a strat body too. Very versatile, and with all those nice curves, generally more comfortable. ..... That is why I say other than maybe focusing your search, ignore us idgits and trust your hands and ears. :)
Yeah, I forgot to point out the double cutaway makes upper fret access easier, but also, the contour on the body back is really more comfortable than a Tele's squared-off 'plank' body (sorry, Plank;) ...no other way to say it).

[oldguy]

Yeah, I forgot to point out the double cutaway makes upper fret access easier, but also, the contour on the body back is really more comfortable than a Tele's squared-off 'plank' body (sorry, Plank;) ...no other way to say it).

Very true. Which is just one more reason to feel justified with the G.A.S. thoughts of how perfectly reasonable it is to own both.:rotflmao:
The Strat body style is much more comfortable, especially if you tend to "hug" your guitar close (and who wouldn't?:) ).
I personally can't tell much difference in the upper access, my Tele and Strat both meet around the 17th fret on the upper bout, but I'm probably just used to it. The Strat definitely looks sexier, though.
The tremelo (sic) on a Strat does add a facet you won't find on a string-through Tele. I don't think it's been mentioned that pedal steel type string bends (done with the fingers) on a Strat results in the un-bent strings going flat in pitch. There are ways around this, of course, but the easiest solution I've found was to just buy a Tele and a Strat, and use whichever fits the mood the best.
As SVL said, tho, ignore us and buy what you like best.:pancake:
As much as I love both guitars, to be honest, I only ended up with the Tele 'cause it was a bargain, no bids on fleabay and I got it. I play it as much or more than the Strat , tho.

[wingsdad]

....the easiest solution I've found was to just buy a Tele and a Strat, and use whichever fits the mood the best.
Spot-on, OG. :AOK: And you're right about the upper fret access...not that much difference, in the end, and certainly not a big issue.

Again, happy hunting, CB, and go with whichever guitar steals your heart. ;)

[Childbride]

a hunting we will go... :D

the test driving commences. ;)

[just strum]

a hunting we will go... :D

the test driving commences. ;)
:bravo: :bravo: :beer: :beer: :bravo: :bravo: oh, and a :pancake: for good luck!!!

[warren0728]

a hunting we will go... :D

the test driving commences. ;)
enjoy cb....hunting is at least half the fun of getting one! :rockon:

ww

[oldguy]

Happy hunting, and good luck!:beer:

[ZMAN]

Hey CB sorry to chime in late, but I recently bought a couple of the new Squier Deluxe Strats. One in Daphne Blue with maple board and one in White pearl Metalic. (See my pics). I would highly recommend these. They go for around 250 dollars US, and I would say without a doubt are the nicest guitars I have come across in years. I have 8 Strats and several Gibby style including 4 double cutaway guitars.
My strats range from Squiers to 50th Ann Deluxes, including MIM, CIJ, and MIA. The deluxes have great duncan Design pickups and 250 k Pots. The neck has the same feel and rolled edges as the MIA Deluxe. The colors are amazing and the tone is to die for.
They are made in Indonesia by the Cort factory. They have been making guitars for 30 years for various manufacturers including Fender and Gibson.
With something like this you would not be breaking the bank and you would be getting amazing value let alone a really nice looking playing and sounding guitar.

[Katastrophe]

Good luck, CB! Keep us posted on how the hunt goes.:rockon:

[just strum]

Hey CB sorry to chime in late, but I recently bought a couple of the new Squier Deluxe Strats. One in Daphne Blue with maple board and one in White pearl Metalic. (See my pics). I would highly recommend these. They go for around 250 dollars US, and I would say without a doubt are the nicest guitars I have come across in years. I have 8 Strats and several Gibby style including 4 double cutaway guitars.
My strats range from Squiers to 50th Ann Deluxes, including MIM, CIJ, and MIA. The deluxes have great duncan Design pickups and 250 k Pots. The neck has the same feel and rolled edges as the MIA Deluxe. The colors are amazing and the tone is to die for.
They are made in Indonesia by the Cort factory. They have been making guitars for 30 years for various manufacturers including Fender and Gibson.
With something like this you would not be breaking the bank and you would be getting amazing value let alone a really nice looking playing and sounding guitar.

ZMAN, you should really consider getting a Strat:D

What are the colors referred to in the last picture of the two Strats?

[ZMAN]

The one labelled 68 and 60th, are my Fender 68 Reissue Crafted in Japan, that is Vintage white. It is a 1998 model with the large headstock and 7.5 radius.
The other one is my 60th Anniversary Fender made in Mexico strat. It is Blizzard pearl, with a very flamey neck. I have have a close up picture of it.
I have since returned a 1980 American strat that I had hoped to buy from a friend but he decided not to sell it. So with the new Deluxes I have 8. I also have a Squier Cherryburst, Squier QMT, 50th Ann., and Deluxe Player.
No more Strats in my future and just one more Les Paul.

[just strum]

I must say all the guitars look mighty fine, but I love the color on the last two:AOK:

[ZMAN]

I really like the Vintage white. A lot of people don't like it because they say it looks too yellow. The pearl finishes that Fender is using latelyare very nice.
The blizzard pearl is really sweet. The White Pearl Metalic on the Squier Deluxes reminds me of the pearl color on Caddilacs.
It just shows you that if you choose colors and are not swayed by that MIA hype you can get a pretty nice collection. My four Squiers total less than 1000 dollars.

[Childbride]

ok, we need a smiley bigger than this :D , b/c my face is about to split... :rockon:

i feel like a kid who just got the tour of Willie Wonka's, or something. :beer:

unless a girl comes to completely blow away what i played today, i know exactly what i'm going to get, but haven't found her yet.

:rotflmao: and on an amusing side note, instead of coming home with a guitar, i came home with a new pair of shoes... strictly because my trusty treadmill sneakers are falling apart...

the store i went to is shipping in some of my list from another municipality for me to test drive tues night. ;)

[just strum]

Aaarrrgghhhhhhhhhhh, this is driving me nuts.

tell us, what do the shoes look like:D

[Childbride]

standard white leather reeboks. :D

and just because i can't stand to torture you, strummy,

i'm getting a tele. :beer:

[just strum]

standard white leather reeboks. :D

and just because i can't stand to torture you, strummy,

i'm getting a tele. :beer:

A Tele - cool

Now let's see some pics of the shoes.

[warren0728]

i'm getting a tele. :beer:
woo hoo!! :beer: :bravo: :pancake:

ww

[warren0728]

i'm getting a tele.
details please....what are you looking at? :cool:

ww

[Childbride]

the current list of potentials, warren:

1) highway one series tele
2) classic series classic player baja tele
3) deluxe series nashville tele
4) classic series 72 tele deluxe
5) classic series 72 tele custom
6) special edition koa tele

the one that turned my head today was kept in a wood/glass case, away from the other girls. i had been playing a couple of strats, when the woman who was helping me brought her to me when i asked to play a tele. i know this has to be wrong, but i swear she told me it was an original '78 custom... natural finish... battle scars... she had a history... she had a curved fretboard, and when i plugged her into the 3' Roland they had there, and i plunked away on some 'honkey tonk' on the upper frets, i was sold. i liked the sound. :D

[just strum]

the current list of potentials, warren:

1) highway one series tele
2) classic series classic player baja tele
3) deluxe series nashville tele
4) classic series 72 tele deluxe
5) classic series 72 tele custom
6) special edition koa tele



They have a Deluxe Nashville Telecaster where I take lessons and I've played it on a few occasions.

It's the prettiest, great sounding, butt ugly guitar out there and I can tell you I hear it calling me every time a walk into the store. I think any of the above will make a nice addition, now is Shiner fixin on adding to his electric collection (you know he will be trying to take your Tele every time you turn around).:poke:

this is the one they have at the store - same color

http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0135300367

[luvmyshiner]

I've been workin' on a little something of my own Strum. But I ain't sayin' nothing till it gets here. I don't want to jinx it.:cry:

[just strum]

I've been workin' on a little something of my own Strum. But I ain't sayin' nothing till it gets here. I don't want to jinx it.:cry:

A pair of crocs?

[sunvalleylaw]

A pair of crocs?

EVERYONE
needs at least one pair. But I dare you to stop at one! :rotflmao: :poke:

[just strum]

EVERYONE
needs at least one pair. But I dare you to stop at one! :rotflmao: :poke:

That's the same dare someone gave me about guitars and I... Oh wait, bad example.:D

[warren0728]

croc free here....

ww

[tot_Ou_tard]

croc free here....

ww
In FLORIDA?!?

Surely you jest my friend.

Send a pair to Sun, that'll change his mind about the comfort of wearing crocs.

http://www.sciencenmore.com/crocodile.jpg
http://www.sciencenmore.com/crocodile.jpg

[just strum]

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm

In the morning
Laughing, happy
Fish Heads
In the evening
Floating in the soup

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm

Ask a Fish head
Anything you want to
They won't answer
They can't talk

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm

I took a Fish head
Out to see a movie
Didn't have to pay
To get it in

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm
They can't play baseball
They don't wear sweaters
They're not good dancers
They don't play drums

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm

Rolly polly Fish heads
Are never seen drinking
Cappacino in Italian restaurants
With Oriental women...Yeah

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm...
(Yummm)

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm

Fish heads, Fish heads
Rolly polly Fish heads
Fish heads, Fish heads
Eat them up, Yummm
YEAH!!!!!!!!!

by Barnes and Barnes
From the album:

Voohbaha!

[warren0728]

In FLORIDA?!?

Surely you jest my friend.

Send a pair to Sun, that'll change his mind about the comfort of wearing crocs.
we have gators in florida...not crocs

and i've never worn a pair of crocs so i don't know if they are comfy or not!

ww

[wingsdad]

Nice little list, there, CB....not surprised that playing a 'vintage' Tele Custom gave you a thrill :rockon: The combo of the classic Tele bridge twanger and humbucker neck pickup....mmmm. Had a 72 myself in the 70's...natural finish, black pg & knobs, maple board...was my go-to git then...(ps: Strum's heard her at play)...let her go in 81 with lots of memories...wished I had her back...:whatever:

So...another candidate to test comes Tuesdy, huh?

[oldguy]

(I love Tele's)

[mrmudcat]

That baja in blonde on maple is alot of guitar for short cash:beer:

[sunvalleylaw]

That's the same dare someone gave me about guitars and I... Oh wait, bad example.:D

Yep, that analogy/metaphor was in mind as I posted. :D


CB, as long as you are trying or have tried some strats along with the teles, all is good with me. It is just choosing you starting point anyway! :beer:

[tot_Ou_tard]

i'm getting a tele. :beer:
:bravo: Butt-ugly with the win! Coool. :bravo:

[just strum]

CB, as long as you are trying or have tried some strats along with the teles, all is good with me. It is just choosing you starting point anyway! :beer:

+1 : CB, you did your homework, asked questions, took them out for a test drive, so you put in the work to make the best decision to satisfy #1 - you.

Remember when you only had one acoustic, well guess what, this won't be your last electric either;)

[Childbride]

Nice little list, there, CB....not surprised that playing a 'vintage' Tele Custom gave you a thrill :rockon: The combo of the classic Tele bridge twanger and humbucker neck pickup....mmmm. Had a 72 myself in the 70's...natural finish, black pg & knobs, maple board...was my go-to git then...(ps: Strum's heard her at play)...let her go in 81 with lots of memories...wished I had her back...:whatever:

So...another candidate to test comes Tuesdy, huh?

i actually misspoke a couple of pages back. the koa is coming in from killeen, along with two not on my list she thought i would like to try, an american standard in candy cola and a '69 tele thinline. i will be traveling to two big texas cities in the near future, and will test drive some that i haven't played yet then. :D i really want to research this and find the perfect girl for me. :beer:

[Spudman]

:rotflmao: and on an amusing side note, instead of coming home with a guitar, i came home with a new pair of shoes... strictly because my trusty treadmill sneakers are falling apart...



Pics or it didn't happen. We HAVE to see these.:munch:

[Childbride]

Pics or it didn't happen. We HAVE to see these.:munch:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/P3160023.jpg

[just strum]

Sweeettttttttttt!!!

Now you can look for guitars in comfort and go faster:D

Gee Spud, I'm shocked you would ask for pictures.

[street music]

CB,
I just back from spending the weekend with Kodiak, we went to three different guitar stores in Louisville and checked out several different guitars. I tried tele's with Rosewood & Maple necks , I really thought that one was going to talk to me but it just didn't happen. I tried two hollow bodies and didn't find anything that was different that what I can get out the Strat that was at home. So now I 'm just going to take my time and hopefully find another guitar sometime this year that will give me a bad case of GAS. I will say this that Kodiak's new Idol sound better than anything I picked up this weekend. Good luck with finding the perfect fit.

[piebaldpython]

CB,
OK, now that you're sold on a Tele; go out and rent Crossroads with Ralph Macchio and SEE what and how a Tele sounds while playing SLIDE!!! Game, set and match to the Tele!!! :rockon: CONGRATS!!

[warren0728]

CB,
OK, now that you're sold on a Tele; go out and rent Crossroads with Ralph Macchio and SEE what and how a Tele sounds while playing SLIDE!!! Game, set and match to the Tele!!! :rockon: CONGRATS!!
since ry cooder did all the slide parts for that movie i wonder if he was really using a tele or not....for someone who had never played guitar (ralph macchio) i think ralph did a pretty good job of faking the guitar stuff he was supposed to be playing.

ww

[Childbride]

i know all has been quiet on the southern front... ;)

my saleslady had been out a bit; turns out she was actually shipping in guitars from more than just killeen. she emailed me today, and tomorrow, after i go work a half-day, i'm headed to the music store to try my bevvy of beauties. i'm hoping [really really] to come home with her tomorrow. :D :beer: :pancake:

y'all cross your fingers for me, i really want it to happen tomorrow. i'm GAS'ing hard. :rotflmao:

[just strum]

i know all has been quiet on the southern front... ;)

my saleslady had been out a bit; turns out she was actually shipping in guitars from more than just killeen. she emailed me today, and tomorrow, after i go work a half-day, i'm headed to the music store to try my bevvy of beauties. i'm hoping [really really] to come home with her tomorrow. :D :beer: :pancake:

y'all cross your fingers for me, i really want it to happen tomorrow. i'm GAS'ing hard. :rotflmao:

The hell with the workaholic stuff, get down there when they open!!!

Good Luck CB!!!:bravo:

[warren0728]

The hell with the workaholic stuff, get down there when they open!!!
+1,000!! work isn't going anywhere!...a sweet guitar may not last long! :beer:

ww

[Childbride]

i'm kinda saying unladylike things under my breath... turned out when i went to my guitar lesson, and i had 'silver wings' ALL WORKED OUT in e, turns out the 12 year old who's singing that song has to sing it in a, so i had to relearn the entire song, runs, chords and all. i know i need to be versatile and all, but dangit, i worked so hard! [sigh]

[kimmie, just be proud that you are learning it in two keys, don't be a weenie... you dislike people without backbone... she's 12, and you love kids.]

ok, i'm back in my Happy Place. now back to hoping that tomorrow is the day i score my new baby! :D :D :D

and i can't help being a workaholic, i love what i do, and i have too many fires to put out in the morning not to go in. but the guitars will be there after lunch. ;)

[morning after edit: it is extremely humbling that some of my band mates are a third of my age and three times the talent. i will learn that song in each and every key that girl wants to sing it in, and am Exceptionally Proud to be her band mate.]

[street music]

Good Luck CB, I hope it's all you have dreamed of and more.

[wingsdad]

ok, i'm back in my Happy Place. now back to hoping that tomorrow is the day i score my new baby! :D :D :D

Tote your MicroCube with you, CB, check 'em all out, and here's hoping you find 'the one' that grabs you and tkaes you home ;)

[SuperSwede]

Submitting to GAS can be very painful indeed..

http://aftermathnews.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/gas_sign_070516_2151.jpg

[jbviper4]

CB,

What you get depends on your budget, but I would consider that your sound will be much more impacted by your amp choice than guitar - so pick yourself a sweet little amp (my ADv30VT does a good job and I got it on the cheap used) and maybe a MIM strat to give you lots of options. Play a ton of them and have fun!:AOK:

[tot_Ou_tard]

So did'ja get anything yet CB?

Huh? Did'ja?

[Childbride]

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!! :D :rockon: :beer: :pancake: :D

[giggle... been jumping up and down now for ten minutes... even bouncing in the car on the way home...]

i am the proud owner of an American Standard Telecaster, candy cola.

slight problem showing pics yet, b/c i only have the case and the receipt. i have to pick her up in bryan on the way to see the byproxy this weekend. she couldn't sell me the one that i played. they are getting her all sparkly and restrung for me as we speak!

[warren0728]

congrats....i'm sure you will love it...i can't find a picture of candy cola anywhere...can you describe the color?

ww

[Bloozcat]

Here's a nice guiltless way for you to justify your new purchase, CB...

Just consider it as an indulgence, as in the meaning, remission of punishment still due for a sin committed but forgiven.

So, you are hereby forgiven for lusting after this new guitar. This is actually a pretty good deal 'cause you're now free to lust after something else...at your own discression, of course. :D

[mrmudcat]

warren the color is a dark candy red/brownish color?? for sure but prettier! You can find pics at fender or online stores.(Sweetwater,M.F.,music 123)


C.B rosewood or maple?!:beer:
Warren here is a pic:


http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/8505/fnasslccorswdbodyfrontgm0.jpg

[warren0728]

it's weird...i went to several vendor websites and everywhere it said candy cola there was no pic and when i went to the fender website and clicked on colors they didn't list candy cola either....i can't wait to see pics of your candy cola tele cb!! :beer:

ww

[street music]

Congrats CB, have you named her yet?:dude:

[just strum]

ALRIGHT CB!!!!

I've been messing with a couple of Tele's when I go for lessons (never thought I would say that) and I know you will love your choice.

I guess you and shiner will have to drive up to Ohio to show off the new guitar.

Happy for ya!!!

[Childbride]

[ROoooowr...] :D :D :D

we're in houston. made it to bryan about an hour and a half before the shop closed; and i had not seen the guitar in her color, the one i played was kinda cruddy plum-ish color.

he brought her out, and i was thinkin'... 'daaaang... i've found a corvette...'

we got to houston, the byproxy took us to fogo de chao... [i think i just gained five pounds]

then the guys went to get coffee beans in the morning for the french press, and i couldn't stand it. i just had to stay and play her.

[her virgin song was 'wildwood flower']

and i don't feel guilty about buying her at all. the money i bought her with came from some people settling up with me on money i never thought i'd get back... money i'd already spent... and quite frankly, i got her cheaper than any price i've seen for her on the internet, case and all. ;)

muddy, her fretboard looks exactly like the one in your picture, but i haven't bothered going farther than that yet...

strum... marathon battery. you have to come here. and i'm about to let shiner tell you why... turns out it's the darned coolest Good Friday i can remember... i gotta let him have his turn!

thank you for all your patience and support!

[wingsdad]

Excellent, CB :AOK: :) Congrats :bravo:

I couldn't wait for you to post your pics of your new baby, CB, so I went to Fender.com, Products, Telecaster, American Standard Telecaster, and there's pics available of it in Candy Cola with Rosewood or Maple fretboards.

I'd much rather see a pic of you holding yours beaming with pride, though...;)

[just strum]

CB, this thread has a 110 replies, I think we all took an interest in this. Maybe some of us are satisfying our addiction through you.

This is so cool and you take another step into the dark side.

[warren0728]

pictures! pictures! pictures! did i mention we need pictures! :beer:

ww

[just strum]

pictures! pictures! pictures! did i mention we need pictures! :beer:

ww

What do you want??? Get to the point.

[Childbride]

mud, if you're talking about the fretboard, shiner has confirmed rosewood.

all y'all, i promise we'll both have lots of pics when we get back!

we have the spinal tap house now, officially!!!

[it goes to eleven]:D :D :D :beer: :rockon: :pancake: :D

[warren0728]

What do you want??? Get to the point.
sorry...didn't mean to be so vague! :rotflmao:

ww

[luvmyshiner]

Hmmm, I'm wondering if this quote from CB in reference to her new guitar should go in my sig? What do y'all think?

"She's so pretty . . . and she fits around my boobs."

:beer:

[warren0728]

Hmmm, I'm wondering if this quote from CB in reference to her new guitar should go in my sig? What do y'all think?

"She's so pretty . . . and she fits around my boobs.":
two things....(1) yes it works for a sig (2) but is useless without pics :eek:

sounds like it has been a great guitar week at the shiner household!! :AOK:

ww

[Childbride]

[groan] i can't make him delete it now, Warren... you memorialized it. [sigh]

this goes back to a thread at the 'other place' ...

i have a habit of sitting on the side of the bed, my right leg tucked under me, which hikes the guitar up... which causes issues.

the byproxy is like me, a minimalist. i was playing my tele cross legged on the floor... it felt right. [and i think her name is Odyssey...]

we're having fun. i love my byproxy [and my husband, and my new guitar] to death. :D :D :D

[warren0728]

[groan] i can't make him delete it now, Warren... you memorialized it. [sigh]

this goes back to a thread at the 'other place' ...

i have a habit of sitting on the side of the bed, my right leg tucked under me, which hikes the guitar up... which causes issues.

the byproxy is like me, a minimalist. i was playing my tele cross legged on the floor... it felt right. [and i think her name is Odyssey...]

we're having fun. i love my byproxy [and my husband, and my new guitar] to death. :D :D :D
glad i could help....sounds like you and odyssey are bonding....now you just got to keep shiner away from her....he's got himself a nice new guitar to "bond" with....you keep that tele close to you!! :AOK:

ww

[piebaldpython]

Hey CB,
Congrats on the Tele, you'll love her to death. Glad to hear that SHE fits you anatomically too!! :AOK:

[Childbride]

yeah, i think her name is odyssey. :)

o, and Blooze, i promise, i am not a Poser. when i started this thread, i felt absolutely guilty as sin about spending this money, but it fell in my lap this week like a Sign. no more guilt. :D

and yeah, i'm going to have to keep her close to me, shiner and the byproxy were both playing her last night. :rockon:

[Guitar Gal]

Congrats CB :beer:

Looking forward to seeing some pics of you and the new lady, Odyssey :bravo:

GG

[just strum]

Hmmm, I'm wondering if this quote from CB in reference to her new guitar should go in my sig? What do y'all think?

"She's so pretty . . . and she fits around my boobs."

:beer:

If you do, make sure you note CB as the author or people will draw a picture of you with man boobs. Then you have to buy a manzier or a bro.

[luvmyshiner]

If you do, make sure you note CB as the author or people will draw a picture of you with man boobs. Then you have to buy a manzier or a bro.

:rotflmao: I guess it's probably inevitable anyway.:cry:

[strumsalot]

Congrats CB, I'm sure you will love the Tele. Bring it to Pearl so we can check it out too.

And as far as guilt goes, I've been experiencing some too. I have been really busy lately, and I don't get to play all my guits as much as would like. Some times I think about selling all but my D82, it's the only one I play every day. Be better off than sitting in the corner and collecting dust. (Sigh)

[just strum]

CB and Shiner,

Word's getting around about the purchase of the two new guitars.

A picture from half way around the world that accompanied an article regarding the latest purchase of the two guitars.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/auroraohio/thumb4.jpg

I use to date the one on the left.

[Childbride]

Thanks, GG, will be back at home tomorrow and will have to take a new 'Shiner family photo' of the spinal tap house that 'goes to eleven'

Chad, next time we come to Pearl... two weeks from now? dang, we're going to have to take both vehicles just to bring all the gits! :rotflmao: i sure hope Pappy makes it!

Strum... :D no, i'll email you that comment. :rotflmao:

on a side note: byproxy took us to our first official Guitar Center today.

holy schnikies, batman, thank the powers that we don't have one of those near us... i would be in soooo much trouble!!! :eek: i managed to not play a single guitar... the only GAS i intend to get in the near future is from greasy mexican food back home... but i DID get an essential piece of clothing for my forum shot with Odyssey. :beer:

[just strum]

... but i DID get an essential piece of clothing for my forum shot with Odyssey. :beer:

If it's a certain type of footwear that is common with one of our Idaho fretters I will...I will..., well we'll have to wait and see.

Yep, I'm not real big on those large stores, but GC are like a Home Depot of guitars and you can stay in there for hours.

[tot_Ou_tard]

Arthur C Clarke (author of 2001: A Space Odyessy) dies

http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jqsEfgMnSK2TjNvKnP43XcyeiECg

& CB gets a Tele named Odyssey.

Hmmmmm:whatever:

It's all so...Tele-o-logical

teleologic

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teleological
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http://www.merriam-webster.com/images/audio.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:popWin('/cgi-bin/audio.pl?teleol01.wav=teleological')) Pronunciation: \ˌte-lē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl, ˌtē-\ Variant(s):

also tel·e·o·log·ic http://www.merriam-webster.com/images/audio.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:popWin('/cgi-bin/audio.pl?teleol02.wav=teleologic')) \-ˈlä-jik\ Function: adjective Date: 1798 : exhibiting or relating to design or purpose especially in nature


— tel·e·o·log·i·cal·ly http://www.merriam-webster.com/images/audio.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:popWin('/cgi-bin/audio.pl?teleol03.wav=teleologically')) \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb



...but what's the significance of the White Room?!?

[just strum]

"Here lies Arthur C Clarke. He never grew up and did not stop growing."

I like the engraving on his tombstone.


I'm going to have:

He always wanted to play guitar and he died trying.

[tot_Ou_tard]

"Here lies Arthur C Clarke. He never grew up and did not stop growing."

I like the engraving on his tombstone.


I'm going to have:

He always wanted to play guitar and he died trying.
Better than

He's dead, but he's still trying.


...It really freaks out the neighbors.

[just strum]

Better than

He's dead, but he's still trying.


...It really freaks out the neighbors.

But it's true, I already have plans to take lessons from Hendrix.

[Childbride]

introducing... Odyssey :D

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/Kimmies%20Tele/P3230006.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/Kimmies%20Tele/P3230012.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/Kimmies%20Tele/P3230007.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/Kimmies%20Tele/P3230014.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/Kimmies%20Tele/P3230020.jpg

[her sister, Autumn, is in the background] ;)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/Kimmies%20Tele/P3230021.jpg

[mrmudcat]

Sweet now please remove the plastic from the P.G. and throw it in the garbage.:whatever: ;) I know you will love this.

[Childbride]

:( but then she'll lose her 'new guitar smell'... or something...

[warren0728]

man cb....that is a beauty!! :beer:

it fits you well! :rotflmao:

ww

[Katastrophe]

Beautiful guitar, CB! Congrats to your new addition to the herd.

Take care of her, and she'll last you a lifetime.:bravo: :AOK:

[just strum]

Wow CB, kick-butt guitar. Now we have to set you up with a bigger amp, some pedals, recording gear....:D

Very nice - you did good!!!


Oh, nice shirt;)

[Justaguyin_nc]

Great looking geetar CB.. time to nick or scratch her!
Then she will be Vintage!!

Hey, no strap? she will need her own strap!

time to change the pickups yet?

another Pickguard might be needed...

ahh.. G.A.S.......

:rotflmao:

[Childbride]

i have two straps, one that Shiner bought for me, and one that came with the guitar. i'm just not used to playing with one... :)

and thanks to everyone for the compliments. i've played her off and on all day, messing with the cube and effects.

she's a keeper. :rockon:

[tot_Ou_tard]

:bravo: :bravo: Very nice indeed! :bravo: :bravo:

[just strum]

You know CB, if you are not ready to submit yourself completely to the dark side, I found you a starter suit.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/auroraohio/hellovaderthumb.jpg

[street music]

CB, That's it for sure , the shirt and guitar are perfect together. ENJOY Many years of music together and remember us little people when you are touring.:rockon:

[tot_Ou_tard]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/auroraohio/hellovaderthumb.jpg Hello Father!






nnnnnnnnnnnnnoooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo!!!! !!!
http://data3.blog.de/media/990/2153990_aef5a17172_m.jpeg

[Childbride]

You know CB, if you are not ready to submit yourself completely to the dark side, I found you a starter suit.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/auroraohio/hellovaderthumb.jpg


not my colors. would have to be blue/black. and unlike annikan... my force runs true. my patriarchy guides me always to the Force. and the White. do, or do not. there is no try. :)

i remember the Face of my Father.

[piebaldpython]

Sweet Axe CB!!! Congrats!! Cool color and the two single coils must give a nice bright sound. :rockon:

[wingsdad]

You picked a true winner, CB. She's a beauty. A keeper, fer sure! :bravo:

May odyssey inspire you for a long, long time. ;) :)

[Bloozcat]

yeah, i think her name is odyssey. :)

o, and Blooze, i promise, i am not a Poser. when i started this thread, i felt absolutely guilty as sin about spending this money, but it fell in my lap this week like a Sign. no more guilt. :D

and yeah, i'm going to have to keep her close to me, shiner and the byproxy were both playing her last night. :rockon:

Well of course CB, GAS is a force of nature. No mere Poser would ever be able to handle it...

Ok, so you're off the hook on the guilt thing. But we may have another problem now with Shiner. Covetousness? For shame....;)

Let's see...thou shalt not covet thy wife's guitar....nah, he's off the hook too. As my wife is so fond of saying, "what's mine is mine, and what's yours is mine too". I guess if it's good for the goose, it's good for the gander, huh?

(The guitar fell in your lap? Is that something like "it followed me home?" :) )

Enjoy your "Odyssey" (double entendre intended). It'll make a fine companion on your journey....:AOK:

[Guitar Gal]

WOW :beer:


Odyssey is beau - ti - ful CB :AOK:

I'm sure the two of you will create many happy memories together!

GG

[sunvalleylaw]

Odyssey sure looks great! What a great color! Nice train on the dress she is wearing too! What a great first electric! And enough about electric being some sort of dark side. Pshaw! Light sabers come are used by dark and light!

[Childbride]

i promise i'm not trying to 'bump' this, i just wanted to say thank you to all for your kind words. :)

[ted s]

Nice choice there CB ! Looks good on you !

[strumsalot]

Nice choice there CB ! Looks good on you !

Ditto!

Can't wait to see it.

[peachhead]

Now that's one purty geetar. Can't wait to hear it! :AOK:

[Kazz]

That guitar is HOTTT with a capital En Fuego!