Official CPers' Music Instruments/Gear Picture Thread

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by Dinny Blues

Here is my holy grail. I just out a K&K Pure Sound floating bridge pickup on it a couple weeks ago......I SAW GOD!!!!

When I play this guitar and my bass player is playing the upright, they get that airy woody tone I hear on those old 78 RPM jazz records. You can almost hear the pops and scratches.

1936 Slingerland Songster. Wide fretboard and big chunky neck like a telephone pole. 80 years does wonderful magic to excellent tone woods. Maple back and sides. Adirondack spruce top. I have owned this guitar for 30 years, but it was unplayable until I found a luthier in Memohis that fixed it up for me a couple years ago.

I currently reside in jazz chord nirvana.

That is awesome.

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Is the body Ash or Alder?

If Alder, I'm partial to Seafoam Green or Sonic Blue. I just think those colors rock. If it's Ash, then Mary Kay.

I played a 1993 Custom Shop Fender Strat with a Mary Kay finish and Fat '54's and man, I regret not pulling the trigger to this day.

Here's one of my Strat's. It's a 1993 Custom Shop in a custom color (which didn't even have a name!). It's got a 10"-16" Compound Radius, Texas Special's, a Gotoh bridge and vintage tuners. I don't use it that much but it can be heard on shows like Pawn Stars, The Voice, Counting Cars and many more. It's a killer SRV sounding Strat.

Beautiful.

[headsnap]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Here's one of my Strat's. It's a 1993 Custom Shop in a custom color (which didn't even have a name!). It's got a 10"-16" Compound Radius, Texas Special's, a Gotoh bridge and vintage tuners. I don't use it that much but it can be heard on shows like Pawn Stars, The Voice, Counting Cars and many more. It's a killer SRV sounding Strat.

Wins thread right there... I'm a Strat guy and this has to be one of my all-time favorites I have seen, LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT COLOR!!!!

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Is the body Ash or Alder?

If Alder, I'm partial to Seafoam Green or Sonic Blue. I just think those colors rock. If it's Ash, then Mary Kay.

I played a 1993 Custom Shop Fender Strat with a Mary Kay finish and Fat '54's and man, I regret not pulling the trigger to this day.

Here's one of my Strat's. It's a 1993 Custom Shop in a custom color (which didn't even have a name!). It's got a 10"-16" Compound Radius, Texas Special's, a Gotoh bridge and vintage tuners. I don't use it that much but it can be heard on shows like Pawn Stars, The Voice, Counting Cars and many more. It's a killer SRV sounding Strat.

Hey, just curious, what DAW do you use?

Crazy...

I JUST put my guitar down after testing my latest set up and opened CP to find this thread on the front page.
It's been about 5 years, or so, I believe, since the mini catastrophe that destroyed my PC and caused me to lose all the songs I had been working on.

I bought a new Ibanez a few days ago to play around with, and a nice little, base level, interface that came with Ableton 9 & Pro-tools. (Focusrite, Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen.)

Anyway here's my little music corner.
My prized possession is the Strat my best friend let me borrow before he went to war and never came back.
Also have a Peavey dreadnaught, and the Ibanez Gio.

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Hey, just curious, what DAW do you use?

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I bought a new Ibanez a few days ago to play around with, and a nice little, base level, interface that came with Ableton 9 & Pro-tools. (Focusrite, Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen.)

Glad you mentioned that question...

I was thinking about going the other route (presonus) but am kind of waiting to see if 'thunderbolt' technology takes off PC side. I dont know a ton about DAW but didn't want to invest in something with a new better technology (thunderbolt or mabe USB-C) right around the corner.

I _really_ need to get a DAW and some nice monitors though

was thinking about:

http://a.co/hfiMBKa

and

http://a.co/6OKgAQf

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

Originally Posted by Pushead2

Just bought a '88 MIJ Strat for $200. It needs a ton of work but I'm an ex-carpenter so it's nothing I don't think I can handle. These run in the $600-$700 range for a lefty.

So stoked to get started on it, not sure what color I'll repaint it in - any ideas?

I was thinking candy apple red or a metallic black.

Dane is right. Seafoam Green or Sonic Blue. I might add Surf Green, as well. Fender's finest colors, IMO.

Dinny

[TLO]

**** DAFACE. **** THE MODS.

FREE HOOTIE, THIG LIFE, AND CLAY!

[C3HIEF3S]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

**** DAFACE. **** THE MODS.

FREE HOOTIE, THIG LIFE, AND CLAY!

It was fun knowing you.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

**** DAFACE. **** THE MODS.

FREE HOOTIE, THIG LIFE, AND CLAY!

[RobBlake]

old photo..

Telecaster, Squier Vibe with American pick ups added in.. going to put some p90 pick ups in that baby soon.. probably change the neck as well

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

Not very good pics, but this is the guitar that has been jilted by the Slingerland.

1991 Gibson ES 165 Herb Ellis. I got it used. It might have been a custom order due to the ebony fretboard and cherry red finish, but I don't know. It is early in the first year of the first year of production. These had a fatter neck profile and no Herb Ellis autograph decal on the headstock.

I love this guitar, but it feels like I'm playing a mandolin after playing the old Slingerland.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by RobBlake

old photo..

Telecaster, Squier Vibe with American pick ups added in.. going to put some p90 pick ups in that baby soon.. probably change the neck as well

My advice would be to purchase another guitar, as you'll never be happy with the tone because it's made of pine.

If you don't want to purchase a Mexi or Road Worn Tele, go the "kit" route with Warmoth or Allparts. Warmoth offers super high quality woods and necks but it's far from cheap. Allparts and Mighty Mite are more affordable but it could be hit or miss on the body.

Also, if you desire lower action, make sure to get either a 10-16" compound radius neck or at least a straight 10" radius. That way, the strings will be level and far more playable. Keep in mind though when building you own, the necks usually require a level and dress.

As for P90's, the Lollar's are the best I've ever heard.

[Demonpenz]

I just ****ed around for my guitar for 15 minutes. My chops suck. Instruments are alot of work for not alot of payoff.

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Instruments are alot of work for not alot of payoff.

It takes a lot of work, a lot of persistence, and a lot of time to get to the payoff, but there is definitely a HUGE payoff if you stick it out. There is an indescribable high when you are playing great music with great musicians. And when you are doing it in front of an audience that is responding to it even more. And those nights when everyone in the band is in a zone at the same time are magic.