Mine was a pink Mike McGill.

What's that got to do with anything?

You have skills!

Curious about books yall have enjoyed in the music genre lately. Some of my recent books.

The Birth of Loud - Ian Port
- A nice intertwined history of Leo Fender and Les Paul.

Petty: The Biography - Warren Zanes
- One of my favs growing up and the author got interviews from everyone in his circle.

Heartbreaker: A Memoir - Mike Campbell
- In the queue, since I just finished Petty and Mike was so instrumental in all those hits.

The Storyteller - Dave Grohl
- Stuck in the airport, so needed something for the flight. Should be an entertaining read.

String Theories - Adam Levy
- Always looking for ways to improve my playing; especially for a late learner. Some is over my head, but good ideas. Saw it from a Josh Scott book video.

Did you start with a neck blank that already had the truss installed?

Garrelli 5000 said:

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Awesome. I have zero word working skills and I'm envious of your talent! It's a perfect match for GAS.

Want a green one? Build a green one.
Want a red one? Build two.
80's neon? Build your fast guitar.

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This neck is going to be attached to this body. Mango is the top wood. P90's.
I'm starting to run out of places to put all my builds though. Sooner or later, I'm gonna have to find people to sell too.

There will be interested parties here.

maroon barchetta said:

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There will be interested parties here.

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The good news is that when I start building to sell, my goal will be not to lose money, but also not to make any money.

Garrelli 5000 said:

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Awesome. I have zero word working skills and I'm envious of your talent! It's a perfect match for GAS.

Want a green one? Build a green one.
Want a red one? Build two.
80's neon? Build your fast guitar.

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That's the loophole I use to get around the "why do you need another guitar?" questions from the wife.

Where did you find that router bit?

StoutAg said:

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Where did you find that router bit?

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These guys make them.

https://sje-tools.com/product-category/sje-tools-router-bits/

StoutAg said:

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Garrelli 5000 said:

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Awesome. I have zero word working skills and I'm envious of your talent! It's a perfect match for GAS.

Want a green one? Build a green one.
Want a red one? Build two.
80's neon? Build your fast guitar.

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That's the loophole I use to get around the "why do you need another guitar?" questions from the wife.

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Well done. My buddy builds really nice parts casters. He'll bring in stuff a piece at a time as he acquires through purchase, trades, etc., so she never notices him walking in a full "new" guitar.

I've been away from my guitars for a couple of months. Got bored and decided to tinker with another Chibson.







I got this a couple of months ago but just haven't messed with it until now. I polished the frets, which is needed on almost every one I've come across. It plays well. Pickups are meh, but I seldom keep stock pickups in guitars so that's no big deal. I have a set of Fishman Fluence Classics waiting to go in.

Where are you buying the Chibsons? I'm curious to see what all they have out there.

Quincey P. Morris said:

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Where are you buying the Chibsons? I'm curious to see what all they have out there.

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ebay. Google les paul ebay and all kinds will come up. Look for ones that advertise as coming from a local warehouse (California). As far as which shop to go with, it's a crapshoot.

Example- https://www.ebay.com/itm/406726913363?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=406726913363&targetid=2530974252157&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9028644&poi=&campaignid=23644992936&mkgroupid=202650468428&rlsatarget=pla-2530974252157&abcId=10603832&merchantid=5622891277&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23644992936&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh_uQ9PdkR5MDLYC3kIlx_8YE&gclid=CjwKCAjw-J3OBhBuEiwAwqZ_h_-wmY3rgxwBEG_Qtaodi5qj9iH-dHKRVWb8HzfVwT-f4myU5sIhYBoC2kEQAvD_BwE

My last relationship was less authentic than a LP with the "01716..." serial number.

Mr. Thunderclap McGirthy said:

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My last relationship was less authentic than a LP with the "01716..." serial number.

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Most of mine have started with 0170......a couple have had 6-digit numbers. One had no number.

I ordered some new pickups and a bridge for my cheap leo jaymz headless, probably won't be in for a few weeks

My next project is to ****-can my Boss Katana II 100 watt 212 and go back to a proper tube amp. The Katanas are cool for what they are, but I'm ready to go back to the old-fashioned way of doing things without a computer hook-up or phone app.

I'm looking for something in the 5-15 watt range, 10 or 12 inch spekaer, $300-$500 in good used condition. Such as-

Fender Bassbreaker 15

Marshall Origin 20

Fender Blues Jr

Peavey Classic 30

etc.

I found a Bassbreaker 15 in great shape for $299 today at a guitar repair shop that sells a lot of used stuff. He is interested in taking my Katana in trade. Honestly the two times I've played the Bassbreaker amps I've really liked them.

Got a new pedal in today. Haven't had a chance to try it yet.

Of those 4, my preference is the Bassbreaker.

The monthly giveaway on Sweetwater is pretty good, although every encourage you to keep the Gibson and gift the Epiphone.

https://www.sweetwater.com/giveaway/?promo_name=New_Visitor_Popup&promo_id=Popup&promo_creative=Popup&promo_position=Homepage

Lathspell said:

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Of those 4, my preference is the Bassbreaker.

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I pulled the trigger and so far, so good.

My next choice might have been the Marshall, but the closest good deal is about 5 hours away from me. The one I tried in a store a couple of years ago was pretty cool though.

I've always thought the Blues Jrs sounded boxy.

I'll allow it.

Were you not able to request a particular weight?

Lathspell said:

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Were you not able to request a particular weight?

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I made this body from scratch myself. I chose an exotic wood (Lati) that I knew was dense and heavy. I could have chambered it, but decided to do something different.

That is a STUNNING piece of wood….where did you procure the blank??

The new mango wood guitars PRS released have some amazing figuring.