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    Is Norlin LP Standard 82601574 still out there? Original owner here...

    yep, another one of those threads... Yesterday, I was cleaning out the contents of boxes & folders I hadn't touched in 20-30+ years and came across my sales receipt for my first electric guitar & amp - a new '82 tobacco burst Norlin LP Standard and a Peavey Bandit amp purchased at Marguerites...
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    NGD: 2009 '57 LP Jr and a question (at end)

    After having and enjoying my inexpensive '02 LP Jr for 12-13 years as my first p90 experience, I decided a few months back to move up to a Custom Shop SC or DC Jr, or maybe even an ES330. I was also keeping my eyes open for a great deal on a vintage one. I can't say I remember ever bumping into...
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    forearm-wrist vibrato technique question: did it come naturally to you or not?

    Since there have been a few recent pro lesson vids on having a quality vibrato, I've made it a daily practice point for myself. I've watched a few other YT vids which talk about different techniques - seems to break down to about four. Before, my limited vibrato was finger vibrato either across...
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    Upgrade Questions? Issues? Log (In the spirit of helping...)

    I didn't see a place to enter this observation, and I don't wish to have it turn into a complaint thread sort of like one of the threads on the prior upgrade attempt. I thought it could be useful to many if it's user-error, or the mods receiving multiple reports of the same real or imagined...
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    What are some of your important moments as a guitarist/musician...

    The negative vibe of another thread got me to thinking about this. After some reflection, I thought of two: 1) the first time I ever played on stage (invited up on stage by a Bozeman, MT bar band to play ZZTop's Gimme All Your Lovin', which I butchered horribly and probably embarassed the band...
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    NAD: '82 Marshall 50w JCM 1x12 (model 4010)

    I've been playing through a Rockitt Retro '68 spec lead plexi clone & Marshall 1960TV 4x12 cab which I really enjoy, but I wanted a grab & go solution for the occasional jam I go to. I also wanted a JCM circuit for some additional fun. So I had been quietly, casually looking for a 4010, locally...
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    'The Doug and Pat Show'... no recent new Youtube episodes...

    I keep checking YT for a new episode, but they have been pretty quiet this year. Anybody have any inside info regarding upcoming episodes? Fretsalot/Scott
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    Basic ES question...

    Are the P90'ed, mouse-ear'ed gibsons only the ES330's (and their Epiphone cousins the Casino)? Are there other Gibson hollow/semi-hollow's with p90's, besides the ES330? About three weeks ago, I made the innocent mistake, out of curiosity, of test driving a tobacco burst(?) 2010(?) ES-330...
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    new pure nickel string 'does not compute' moment

    At a friend's encouragement, I decided to try a set of pure nickel strings (GHS Burnished Nickels .010 set) on my Wolfetone DrV loaded R7. I've been using D'Addario EXL110 (nickel plated) for a few years. The generalization is that pure nickel strings are 'warmer' than nickel plated strings. I...
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    Is it Bourbon? Tobacco? Something else?

    So... There is a burst color (in my mind's eye) I've always wanted to own. I've only recently admitted to myself that I'm looking for it. Trouble is... nailing down a name for the color seems to be challenging as I can seemingly find examples, based on web photos, under the names of... Tobacco...
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    Has this '59 been discussed before? (FA/PhilX content)

    I just watched the latest FrettedAmericana/PhilX video displaying a '59 dubbed 'Minty'. The info is vague on the recent celebrity owner and I was hoping for more of the backstory on such a clean LP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeOzXvjgdQc If I may also add, I like Philx videos; and LP's...
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    2006 "'76 reissue" Explorer info needed

    I have a lead on a 2006 '76 reissue Explorer in the Korina appearing finish w/black knobs, rings & pu's; white pickguard; and gold hardware. I'm told the guitar is all original with case, some minor dings & player wear. Asking price is $950. I've always quietly lusted for a natural finish...
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    intonation setting question/problem...

    Guitar: 2004 Gibson Les Paul '57 Historic/reissue standard goldtop Backstory: Last night, I removed the abr-1 bridge to add a second set of thumbwheels to the bridge posts to stablize the posts which were leaning a bit. Upon putting it all back together with new D'Addario EXL110's (.10-.46)...
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    Tone effect on playing: real or imagined

    I'm currently on a 48 hour approval of a new R7 I got. The leap in great tone from my current LP is astonishing. I can figure out songs easily enough by sitting down and copping them off of tape or CD, but I have good ear memory as well, so I can play passable renditions of classic rock songs...
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    A little 48 hour R7 approval help, please...

    I bought an R7 (from a dealer afar) and I have a 48 hour approval window. The more I play it the more I notice how great it is compared to any other LP (besides a historic) I've had the chance to play. What I love: Woody! Man does this baby impart nice chunk to my amp. Great string...
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