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29 October 2011, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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New axe (and I'm not talking about the spray)!
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I know I'm still new to this forum so a lot of you don't know me but those who do also know I'm a big fan of blues guitar and collecting axes them is my other sin! Unfortunately for my passion I'm a left handed and therefore I don't have a lot of choices when it comes to Gibson guitars but I really wanted that specific model and I thought I could try a little Hendrix trick! Please let me introduce you to my brand new...pre owned Gibson Reverse Firebird that has been "reversed"...again! Got it? (By the way, those four first pictures were taken before the modifications) Photo0124.jpg Photo0125.jpg As you can see it has a couple of scratches and dents on it but it doesn't change the way it sounds and, to be honest, I think it gives it quite a good look! Photo0126.jpg Photo0127.jpg And now, the Gibby sisters! Photo0128.jpg Photo0131.jpg Thank you for watching. Of course, as always, pictures of your guitars are appreciated! Now I'll just need to have a "left handed" nut placed on the neck and I'll be able to play it just like Johnny Winter...well...not like him but I'll try...we have the same guitar what else would I need!?
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29 October 2011, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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Love those Firebirds! Very nice, congrats.
Opened for Johnny Winter a handful of times back in the 90's. Here's a few of mine. dP
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29 October 2011, 12:59 PM | #3 |
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Lovely collection! It's amazing to think you played on his stage! I saw him last year at a little club in Montreal. He's a great guitarist and I think it's a shame he isn't known that much...
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Beautiful!! Love that SG as well!
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29 October 2011, 01:02 PM | #5 |
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Thank you! As stupid as it will sound I bought it last July on my way to get myself a Firebird as I've been thinking about it for a long time. The guy at the store told me it was back order and he suggested me to look on the second hand market and in the store I found this little beauty at a great price. It was pretty much a gift to help me wait before I'd find one of those sunburst beauties!
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Quite the diverse group here. It's fun to see you folks outside the world of watches.
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Simply awesome!
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29 October 2011, 06:42 PM | #10 |
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Lovely, your gitar looks like a king. I was at christies and had a glanze at all the gitars richard gere had in his collection. Wow, what a collection.
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Gorgeous guitar mate!!! Hopefully you and I can open up for Mr Clapton next time he comes to the Bell Centre!! Here's some pics of my beauty! MIM Stratocaster :)
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Carl, That's a cool Firebird. I like the look of banjo tuners. Do they take any getting used to? A couple of mine:
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30 October 2011, 01:27 AM | #13 |
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When i played guitar in bands i usually played Fender Srat/Tele but did have a Gibson SG Special once. I moved to bass guitar and had Rickenbacker/Fender/Warwick basses with a variety of amps using Fender,Sunn or Marshall set ups.
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Thank you all for your kind comments and the pictures of those wonderful guitars you all have, I'm really proud of my purchase, it's a very comfortable guitar with a great sound!
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You seem to have quite a good collection of instruments! Would you have any pictures of them?
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Nice guitars, I sold my last guitar a few weeks ago, my wrists are having issues and I can not play anymore.
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That must have been a very nice guitar, I'm sure you still have a whole lot of good memories!
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Sweet picture Eric! Thank you!
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Like an idiot, when i gave up playing( to be truthfull, i thought i was too old ) i sold all my collection of Basses and guitars and Marshall valve amps and cabs. Miss playing lots now. One of the best jobs in the world, sex and rock and roll,never did the other ! So sorry no pics.
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STILL NO LES PAUL CUSTOM, APLINE WHITE! |
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Great collection my friend! Don't worry about the Les Paul, I'm sure you won't wait too long before you buy it!
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