Must Have in 2010?

[sumitomo]

This year will see a Soloway Swan (N.Y.A.) and a Bruno Cowtipper.

Those are very interesting Hub,that Swan is a 27 in scale,have you ever played one and how is the string tension,what I mean is is more effort from your fretting hand needed,also which tipper were you looking at they sound SWEET!,those headstrong amphs are nice also. Sumi

[Brian Krashpad]

What gear do you want/need/must have this year?

Honestly, I'm good. No plans to acquire anything. I have 5 basses, which include a Jazz, a Precision, and a couple with dual humbuckers (one of which, a T-40, can split the HB's). Similarly, I have 20 electric guitars, with most all the major features available (double HB, Tele, Fat Tele, SSS Strat, semi-hollow w/P-90's, solid w/P-90's, Ric w/ Hi-Gains, 2 w/Bigsbys, an electric 12-string, etc.).

On the amp side, I have several different rigs available by mixing and matching heads and cabs , both for guitar and bass. Sfaik, these should cover all my rock bands and church praise band gigging.

That said, deals on cool stuff seem to fall into my lap all the time, and if it's something that's a deal, that's playable, and not redundant of what I already have, I'll consider it. Right now I have a line on an Oscar Schmitt cheapie A/E bass guitar for $70. While I don't "need" an acoustic-electric bass, I don't have one, it's a good price, and it'd be a cool thing to have for "unplugged" performances or for my daughter to possibly use in church.

So, I keep an open mind.

[otaypanky***]

My wife ordered this Bombshell Standard Plus for my birthday in December 2008. It's nearing completion and should be here soon. The builder had a tough year with some personal issues, hence the long wait. 'Glad he's doing ok now. The guitar was slated to have a tortis pickguard but the supplier is no longer making the material. 'Still hoping for another source. Those are Lollar P-90's in there, ebony board. That should make 2010 a great gear year for me

[@nthony]

I've got my eye on a Michael Kelly - Patriot Custom Walnut or Burbinga.

Just have to wait until August or September to save the cash
Had serious financial issues in the past 18 months, and just getting out of them all now. Not long to go, and I'll be virtually free from debt!

[Eric***]

What gear do you want/need/must have this year?

So whats on your 2010 List, do tell................

Crate Powerblock, some sort of pedalboard, and to actually get around to soldering the cable parts that I have in a box downstairs.

I'd like to get a cab at some point too, but that's kind of a far-off thing.

[Tig***]

Those are Lollar P-90's in there, ebony board.

Wow, very nice! You'll absolutely love the Lollar's.

[Blaze]

Not a must have , just an old dream ...

[peachhead***]

Some sort of LP would be nice but I'm not holding my breath.
Not until my wife finds a better job, anyway.

[kidsmoke*]

real world...either a pair of Lollar Imperials or just a Pearly Gates Neck to go with the JB bridge in my HB-35 (335 clone). I hope to do the p'ups and the pots all by m'self....

In the dream world....a more substantial tube amp. Either 65 reissue Deluxe, or an Ampeg Jet20 or the Mesa Boogie F-30.

Most of all I wish for a Custom Shop Washburn Idol. WI-68

[Brian Krashpad]

My wife ordered this Bombshell Standard Plus for my birthday in December 2008. It's nearing completion and should be here soon. The builder had a tough year with some personal issues, hence the long wait. 'Glad he's doing ok now. The guitar was slated to have a tortis pickguard but the supplier is no longer making the material. 'Still hoping for another source. Those are Lollar P-90's in there, ebony board. That should make 2010 a great gear year for me

Whoa mama, that's like my dream guitar. But between a Hamer Special in cherry and a Schecter Tempest Special to cover my TVY jones, I couldn't really justify another P-90 guitar.

[Tig***]

real world...either a pair of Lollar Imperials or just a Pearly Gates Neck to go with the JB bridge in my HB-35 (335 clone). I hope to do the p'ups and the pots all by m'self....

Glad yo know I'm not the only one who likes Pearly Gates pickups. That would make a nice addition to the JB bridge.

[kidsmoke*]

Glad to know I'm not the only one who likes Pearly Gates pickups. That would make a nice addition to the JB bridge.

Well, i don't know, but I suspect....

The neck in this guitar is original stock (88) and is literally falling apart. The bridge is OLDER, a vintage Juarez wound JB - early eighties - and sounds awesome. So the choice was, replace one or both. I've got the '59/custom custom combo in my other HB axe, and I want to familiarize myself with other tones....so the PGn seemed a good choice, also, it's a good opportunity to mess around and learn a few things without spending huge bucks.

I had my heart set on the lollars, but decided to scale back and make a do it yourself project.

[Tig***]

Well, how did everyone do?

Looking at my post, I did fairly close. The Tweaker came along at a much lower price and won the amph purchase. The Washburn made it to the LP/double humbucker list and edged out the others, including the Agile 3x00. The Line 6 POD HD came out to replace my M9/13 need.

I'm very happy with my choices, and am glad I waited. I'd still snap up a Bugera V22 or Fender amph, but no hurry since I have a replacement board for the EVJ head ready to install.

The only stuff on my GAS list would be a 1x12 cab for the Tweaker, and a Fender Baja Tele (but won't kick a G&L ASAT outa' bed). As much as I like the Squier CV 50's Tele, I'm looking for something a little higher up for my Tele lust.

[Eric***]

Well, how did everyone do?

My stated goals were this:

Crate Powerblock, some sort of pedalboard, and to actually get around to soldering the cable parts that I have in a box downstairs.

I'd like to get a cab at some point too, but that's kind of a far-off thing.

I ended up buy a powerblock and then selling it, buying a pedalboard and selling it, making another pedalboard of plywood and bike chain, and soldering the cables I had. I never did get a cabinet/speaker.

Oh, and I bought a couple of guitars and an amp, but....those weren't exactly planned. So overall...I don't know how to grade myself!

[MAXIFUNK]

Well, how did everyone do?

Looking at my post, I did fairly close. The Tweaker came along at a much lower price and won the amph purchase. The Washburn made it to the LP/double humbucker list and edged out the others, including the Agile 3x00. The Line 6 POD HD came out to replace my M9/13 need.

I'm very happy with my choices, and am glad I waited. I'd still snap up a Bugera V22 or Fender amph, but no hurry since I have a replacement board for the EVJ head ready to install.

The only stuff on my GAS list would be a 1x12 cab for the Tweaker, and a Fender Baja Tele (but won't kick a G&L ASAT outa' bed). As much as I like the Squier CV 50's Tele, I'm looking for something a little higher up for my Tele lust.

Tig once again we seem to be thinking alike. I have seen what you posted this year and that Washburn was one great looking guitar and the tweaker and you one great your of completed GAS.

I want a smaller wattage tube amp and the Tweaker seems to be leading the way. Baja Tele has been on my Gas list from the 1st time I saw one on-line just have not had the great fortune to play one in person. I picked up a CV Thinline Tele and I want to replace my HH tele for different HH style guitar candidates to replace my FMT HH tele (Fender Blacktop Strat $449.00 USD, Ibanez DarkStone(DN500) $599.00 USD, DBZ Guitars Bolero Premier FM $699.00 USD. BlackTop seems to be winning on price and maple neck/fretboard. I also picked up my 1st pedal Boss ME-25 very cool muitl-pedal best deal around in its price range $199.00 USD. so yeah it seemed we where in the same ball park on the wants and needs front.

[Tig***]

Your original post mentioned a dream ENGL 635 Fireball...
Well, the Line 6 POD HD comes with an ENGL Fireball 100 amph model, which is close enough for me. (It roars!)

[marnold***]

I'd love to get a Jet City 20W combo, but I don't think that'll be in the cards.

Mercifully I was only partially wrong. I didn't get the combo, but I did get the head and cab.

[Retro Hound]

Semi Hollow with a Trem.

A good Tube Amp.

These would be on my list also. There's a red Gretsch G5129 on ebay starting at US $345.00. If I had the money I'd get it, or if my wife didn't tell me I should be able to play a whole song with chords before I buy anything new. :-)

[MAXIFUNK]

For me it is a nice tube amp nothing fancy but solid Jet City or
a Vox Night Train running through A Marshall 1960 4x12 Cab, or
if I get real lucky A Bogner Alchemist or
if I hit the LOTO!! LOL! An ENGL E635 FIREBALL!!

I picked up a Fender Hot Deville so my Tube amps needs have been meet except this sucker is so loud I would like an low wattage tube. Tweaker 15 or maybe the new 40??? HMMMM

I picked up a killer bass rig Mesa Boogie M9 Carbine/1200 Cab which will put a halt to my GAS for while for sure.


I have no new guitar plans for 2010 although I do have gas for
Hagstrom Deluxe-F, or super Swede!
Michael Kelly Patriot Premium!
Ibanez ART300!
A traditional Fender Tele there is this FSR with noiseless pups on MF which has me thinking HMMM!
A Fender Strat with noiseless pups with a rosewood fret board there is also a FSR on MF which has me thinking HMMMM!

Well I picked up 2 new Fender guitars this year both I really like them a lot both I play a lot. American Special Strat HSS seems to be my #! practice guitar and Squire ThinLine Tele my #1 travel guitar in my car with me almost all the time. I recommend both of these guitars. I have no more plans on buying anymore gear unless I sell some gear to get an another HH AXE.