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Recent content by Dan Erlewine

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    Proper Etiquette

    Are we allowed to ask how much people think such and such is worth? Or to show a guitar that someone is selling? Etc.? Thanks, Dan
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    A clean gold top from the 70s. Squeaky clean.

    Must be a second 'cuz the tailpiece is off center . . . Now I will learn how to size photos for the ol' Forum Dan
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    Can't get the action low enough?

    How do we start a new thread here? For example, I happened onto a Maestro/Vibrola ABR-1 issue thread (and posted), but the thread was from a long time ago. I wanted to address the "can't get the action low enough problem that original thread featured). Something I did with the same "shallow...
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    new again to the Forum

    Things have changed some since I last visited (or I haven't gotten any better with computer technology . . .). What is "Title" for? A new thread name? I once again need to learn to upload photos if anyone has advice in that department. Thanks, Dan Erlewine Here I will try to post a photo and...
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    Tips on selling amps. . .?

    I have several good old amps that I want to sell because I just can't use them. I have the one or two amps that I play through and the others get no attention. When a good vintage amp sits around unused they end up popping or humming and need to be "serviced".. Do buyers prefer to buy an amp...
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    Anyone know Gibson 1960 Invader amps?

    I have an Invader amp I bought some years ago on ebay, that works but it's pretty growly. I have only turned it on a couple times. I have vacuumed and cleaned it, and that's it. I don't work on amps but always wish I had time to learn because A) It'd be fun; B) I spend a lot of money getting old...
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    Lily: Are you still runnin' the show?

    Lily: Somebody asked if I'm OK . . . I am. How about you? XOXOXOXO, Dan'l
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    Hey Lily, Hi Lily, Hi Lo

    Lil' — do you know that song? Are you still there? (You probably wonder if I'm still here – I am. When you gonna' come to visit?). xoxoxo, Dano
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    Mini Humbuckers??Howdy! Where would I be most likely to find mini-humbuckers such as

    Howdy! Where would I be most likely to find mini-humbuckers such as used in an early 60s Epiphone Sheraton which I am restoring? I.e., of those available does anyone have experience that tells them what would sound most like the ones used then. Thanks, Dan Erlewine
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    Mini Humbuckers??

    Howdy! Where would I be most likely to find mini-humbuckers such as used in an early 60s Epiphone Sheraton which I am restoring? I.e., of those available does anyone have experience that tells them what would sound most like the ones used then. Thanks, Dan Erlewine
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    Vee Twins for LILY

    Lily: Here are a couple of Flying Vees . . . a matched pair (one a lefty, one a righty), I don't know how to post a photo with the new graphics and stuff. It's been a long time. How should I pursue this? thanks, Dan
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    Looking for guitar tuning keys

    I have a friend that's looking for a set of the gold-plated/plastic-tulip-knobbed tuning keys for a 1959 black Les Paul Custom? Does anybody out there have a set for sale? thanks, Dan
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    1959 Les Paul Custom tuning keys

    I have a friend that's looking for a set of the gold-plated/plastic-tulip-knobbed tuning keys for a 1959 black Les Paul Custom? Does anybody out there have a set for sale? thanks, Dan
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    1984 Flying V?

    Hey friends: Anybody know anything about around a 1984 Gibson Flying V with a Gibson/Kahler trem? Painted half'n'half black and white? What would such a thing go for on the market, and what is my young 16 year-old friend crazy to pay more-than for? This is out of my ballpark. thanks, Dan
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    Guitarmaker Convention!!!

    Hey, anyone around Westminster, Maryland (or the East-Coast in general) might want to know that our guitarmaker/repairer organization is hold it's bi-annual convention "Symposium," next week. From Wed. to Sunday. You'd have to join the "club" but it's not that much. Food, dorm, etc. is cheap...
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