PopTodd Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 For my birthday last week, I got a gift certificate to a local guitar shop (Fender dealer), and then some cash -- to put towards a guitar. The guitar I have always wanted:Or, maybe I'll get it in seafoam green. But that natural wood tone is so damn pretty! Hoping it won't take too long. But it probably will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cam Jones Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 my friend had a salmon pink one of these.salmon pink is such an unappealing name for a color... but its actually pretty cool. I'm sort of a classic dude... i only really have either black, natural, or sunburst guitars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 She is a beauty- which model is it exactly? I think there are several versions of reissues which look similar. Hope it comes sooner rather than later! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I was never a huge fan of the look of those guitars (I like the classic Tele more) but I have never heard one of these that did not sound amazing, and that's really what counts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 That's exactly what I used to want. Somewhere along the way I changed my mind in favor of a more standard Tele, though. Still, the thinlines have a ton of charm, and I agree they sound great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I was never a huge fan of the look of those guitars (I like the classic Tele more) but I have never heard one of these that did not sound amazing, and that's really what counts.see i love teles and i love hollowbodies so for me the look is the best of both worlds. but yes, the sound is what really counts. Todd, i thought your dream guitar was one of those Dan Armstrong clear things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We should all post our dream guitars (might by fun, no?) Here is mine:1952 Gibson Southern Jumbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm not just saying this because it's a Wilco site. But I think this really is my dream guitar: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 She is a beauty- which model is it exactly? I think there are several versions of reissues which look similar. Hope it comes sooner rather than later!It's the 1969 Tele Thinline reissue. (NOT the 1972 reissues, those have humbuckers, and I really don't like the sound of the Fender humbuckers.) As far as the Dan Armstrong Lucite guitars -- no.Although, a while ago, I did post about a friend of mine who is building lucite guitars here in Chicago. So maybe that's where you got that idea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 As far as the Dan Armstrong Lucite guitars -- no.Although, a while ago, I did post about a friend of mine who is building lucite guitars here in Chicago. So maybe that's where you got that idea? probably. anywyay, the new(est) guitarist of my now defunct(?) band want a lefty lucite tele. I have too many dream guitars to post here, i'd just look like a slut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My dream guitar is either a Les Paul standard (I used to have one, but traded it in for my '65 Ludwigs...totally worth it at the time, but now I kind of regret it), or a vintage 335. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 i've got a 1984 335 for sale. interested? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 i've got a 1984 335 for sale. interested?Price? Pictures? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I was (mostly) joking. I live on the other side of the big water. $2500. This is not my youtuibe video but it's the same model: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtZq5iQG68E. There are a couple of minor issues with it. PM me if you are interested. edit to add: just noticed that there is an additional switch next to the pickup selector on the guitar in the vid that my guitar does not have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaughingDog Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 A Gretsch 6118 Anniversary in two-tone smoke green: I'm also really loving the Tweedy SG, but I just wish it was in true pelham blue... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 That Gretsch is really pretty.And I love the way they sound. Sadly, I have the same problem with Gretchs that I do with Rickenbackers and Les Pauls -- I've never played one that really FELT good to me. I mean, I can use them for this or that; borrow one from a friend who has one, or something. But, to OWN one?It needs to feel right, and none of those (that I have played) ever have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i've got a 1984 335 for sale. interested? I wish. If I wasn't trying to move, I'd probably be making some serious effort to get a great guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Les Pauls -- I've never played one that really FELT good to me. same here. plus it feels like I have a dead body strapped around my neck. and I don't want to go through that again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 same here. plus it feels like I have a dead body strapped around my neck. and I don't want to go through that again.Yeah, they're heavy as hell.Actually, my Strat (a 1988 Jap-built Squire) is pretty heavy, but nothing approaching a Les Paul. The only Gibson electric that has ever felt good to me has been a 1993 Lucille model that a friend of mine owned. Now, THAT was a sweet guitar! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jams Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I really like my Les Paul. It feels good, and it sounds good, but it digs into my side and it's relatively heavy. SG's, on the other hand,..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I must say I'm a sucker for looks and will deal with an uncomfortable or heavy guitar if she looks good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Talking to a friend about building me a custom Thinline from Fender parts.Aw, yeah! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Talking to a friend about building me a custom Thinline from Fender parts.Aw, yeah! now that would be sweet! i've always been fascinated by custom guitars, and guitar building in general. i have 3 hand made acoustics that are really more heirlooms than anything. one built by my great grand-dad and 2 built by my great-grand dad. they aren't shiny or glossy or anything, but they're priceless to me. It neat to think about somebody shaping the wood with their hands, and piecing it together, as opposed to a robot machine putting it together. I think my dream guitar would probably be like that red sunburst guitar that Jeff plays on "Walken"... that thing is awesome. I don't even know what it is, and I drool over it every time I see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think my dream guitar would probably be like that red sunburst guitar that Jeff plays on "Walken"... that thing is awesome. I don't even know what it is, and I drool over it every time I see it. That a Gibson Barney Kessel, and it seems to be Jeff's dream guitar, too, as he states in the link below. http://www.iconicguitar.com/2010/05/jeff-tweedy-gibson-barney-kessel.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 That a Gibson Barney Kessel, and it seems to be Jeff's dream guitar, too, as he states in the link below. http://www.iconicgui...ney-kessel.html i'm drooling. damn what a cool guitar. maybe one day i'll own one if i win the lottery. that thing costs more than my car and my boyfriend's car combined! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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