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    Price check on R7 LPDC Junior

    Looking at buying a 2008 R7 Double cut Junior VOS white non local guitar guitar comes with: pup was changed to Lollar, RS kit, Pigtail, tortise pick guard, COA, OHSC,case candy original parts are long gone, but I would"ve changed everthing to what the current set up is anyway. seller is...
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    Going to Nashville, TN. -Historic Hunt!

    I'm going to Nashville in a couple weeks. I'd like to check out some guitars/amps. It will be my first time there, and I will only be in town for a couple days and won't have too much time to do the tourist thing. I'd like to know what guitar/music stores are cool and might have a good...
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    97' R6 Yamano

    Took a few quick shots today. 1997 R6 Yamano Love this guitar! I haven't weighed it yet but it is easy on the shoulder and rings like a bell unplugged. Sounds like Rock n roll through my 50 watt NMV amp! DSC01500 by Blindtonedeaf, on Flickr DSC01501 by Blindtonedeaf, on Flickr DSC01498 by...
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    R7 custom for a R8 DC Jr. would you do it?

    Im GASSING for a TV yellow DC junior. Need some help figuring out if trading my guitar for the junior makes sense. Im blinded by GAS right now! I have a 01' R7 Custom (2 pup model), mine has been played a lot, but loved. (worming,surface scratches ,dings etc.. ) weighs 10lbs (ouch!) Im...
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    My band playing Nov 6th w/Supersuckers and Nashville Pussy in KY

    My band just got asked to open for Nov.6th show at Southgate House in Kentucky. In support of The Supersuckers and Nashville Pussy! Going to be a lot of fun! I hope to see some LPF love there for your hometown boys. Will be playing my R7 that night! show/ticket info here...
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    Allparts

    Allparts wrap around tp made in Germany looks like this. I had it on guitar for a couple days, otherwise looks brand new.Lightweight Aluminum, nickle in color. http://www.allparts.com/ABM-3021-N-Wrap-Around-Tailpiece-Nickel-p/tp-3403-001.htm $50 shipped lower 48 usa dougjspencer@yahoo.com
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    Neck size help needed (got a micrometer?)

    Im trying to figure out if these measurements would be Gibson's "60's slim" profile or would it be a "50's medium" profile? Here's what Im talking about from guitars description, Profile - The neck on the Les Paul Junior Doublecut is carved to a rounded yet rather slim profile, which graduates...
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    wraparound bridge string install question

    I just got my first guitar with a wraparound bridge( LP jr.)Im having an issue with tuning(tuning slips easily). Here's what I think the problem is;I've noticed that where my strings break up over the back of the bridge, the wraped part of the string is being flexed and is being stretched apart...
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    Seriously... Which Throbak set do I need?

    I'm trying to figure out what Throbak pup set will be best for the style I'm playing nowadays. Incidentally I already got an email into Jon asking more questions, AND have utilized the search function. I really didn't find anything that helped and all the clips I've found are pretty low gain...
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    Dimarzio 36th PAF vid

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbgUMqUMns Guitarworld editor compairing real PAF's in real 59' with R9 loaded with 36th anny pups. I thought it was interesting and well done. I'd really like to hear the same test with a 4-hole Marshall.
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    I put Grovers on my R8

    Hey thought I'd post this as I haven't seen any actual photos of wood actually removed when adding Grovers to an LP. I swear that this was all of it but maybe another tiny shaving I couldn't even find that went into the carpet. This is from one tuning hole. I scored these on fleebay for less...
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    Fender Twin Reverb

    Hey guys, I'm not in the know about these amps.This one is for sale locally for $400. Ive thought about getting a fender,so... Is it worth it? Im not a collector so pretty isnt a big deal, but are those speakers stock?I know that ply-wood isnt, right? Any help is mucho appreciated.Thanks.
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    Teach me the way of the V

    Hey all, Ive been lurking around the "other Gibson" threads gathering mucho data. Im really thinking about getting a V.My questions are this when shopping what should I be looking for and hearing. Im a LP guy and V's just seem foriegn to me in feel & tone. Eveytime I play one it just has that...
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    anyone using WCR pups?

    I have a chance to buy a darkbust bridge and fillmoore neck pup for 200 shipped for both. Covers with black bobbins. What do you think?I think new the sets go for around 250+ Ive checked out the web and listened to clips. I liked the fillmoore clips, but a little unsure if the darkburst is...
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    18 watters please step forward!

    Anyone here use an 18watt?Im looking ay getting a kit from ceria tone.Ive been over at 18watt.com and found only a few sound clips and testimonials. If you have an 18watt got any clips?What do you like best about it, do you gig with it and will it hold up against a loud drummer? BTW Im been...
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