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Recent content by fakejazz

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    Nachobursts

    At least from the pictures, this doesn't look very convincing. For that money, I'd rather get a new current reissue and a vintage blackface Deluxe Reverb 😏.
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    I need your help...i will received my new R8 and i have some doubts

    That guitar looks amazing! Dark fretboard, nice burst, understated plaintop... I'd definitely keep it if it sounds and plays well. If you intend to play it just a little, don't worry about the small scratches, there will be more and that's OK
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    ‘56 Les Paul or ‘59 335?

    335
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    Does anyone use Mono Gig Bags

    I have 2 Mono gigbags, I use both all the time for my nitro guitars. Never had any issues. One is the semi-hollow version, I use that for my vintage 335 and 330 and even for a luthier made Jazzbox that is finished in shellac. The other one I use for my Les Paul and my vintage SG and Jazzmaster...
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    WTB (Europe): 1960ies Epiphone Sheraton sunburst

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a 1960ies Epi Sheraton, preferrably in sunburst. I'm in the EU. If you have one that you consider selling, or know about one that is for sale, please let me know, I'd very much appreciate it! Many thanks! :)
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    What time of the day do you practice 🤔

    As a student, I used to practice 1-2 hours in the morning, that was amazing. I had a fresh mind and lots of concentration and made a lot of progress. When I started working full time I practiced in the afternoon after work, still > 1 hour and fairly awake. Now I have two kids and I only get to...
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    Vintage experts: Can I get your opinion on these knobs?

    Thanks for the further replies!! I'm keeping the stock ones for now. They are from 2012, so thats why they probably look different from the Area59/ current True Historic.
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    Vintage experts: Can I get your opinion on these knobs?

    From shipping it with GLS... the guitar probably had a bit too much wiggling room in the case and got banged around badly during shipping. The top had previously been recarved during a makeover, so it was quite thin at the control cavity. Then my luthier fixed it, but the glue he used...
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    NGD - 2024 '59 Reissue

    WOW!!! Gibson is certainly making some amazing looking reissues at the moment! 🤘
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    Vintage experts: Can I get your opinion on these knobs?

    double post
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    Vintage experts: Can I get your opinion on these knobs?

    Thanks a lot for the replies guys, I appreciate it !!!
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    Fender's new American Vintage II '61 Stratocaster - anyone played one?

    Wow! A Tele with a scalloped fretboard 🤘 Not something you see everyday
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    Vintage experts: Can I get your opinion on these knobs?

    Hi all! I just bought a set of quite expensive Area59 knobs for my Les Paul. Afaik, they are considered to be among the most vintage-correct knobs you can get, but I'm not sure I prefer them over the stock ones. I think look kind of orangy and don't really go along with the particular gold hue...
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    The cleanest ‘57 Gold Top !

    Can someone school me on the pickguard screw? I thought these were slotted, not the Phillips type? When did that change? Thanks!
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    Upgrade Plastics Comparision Thread

    What's the consensus on those? I thought about ordering a set but they are pricey... Are they considered to be the best ones, at least in the EU?
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