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  1. Martin_UK

    Where's Tom Wittrock ?

    Despite being on here for many years I don't post much, but I've always enjoyed TW's knowledge and enthusiasm. Hope he's doing well..
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    Burstbucker 2 & 3

    I have a great set in my replica but I've always wondered if they were potted or not, as they certainly have that unpotted characteristic? I've read before that the early BBs were unpotted but is there any way to check for sure? The covers on mine have been off and I can't remember there being a...
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    How do you identify Rolph humbuckers?

    I was wondering if any Rolph owners could help. Are there any particular markings on the base? Thanks in advance! M
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    Can I please see some Les Paul replicas?

    and IF legally possible some details? My next LP might be a replica (though it probably won't be sourced from England) so I'd like some more info on just about everything.
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    Peter Florance replica

    Hi all, I found the following on gbase but I don't have a clue about Peter's work regarding building guitars. http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=864986 How accurate were these? i.e. woods, body shape, hide glue? etc etc. It's certainly a flame monster! Has anyone tried it...
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    Video of Slash playing THAT 'Burst

    I found this great video so had to share, but thank whoever uploaded it onto YouTube! A few guys on this forum know this guitar quite well from what I have read on here over the years! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxSkeNtJJ4E&search=Guns%20N%20Roses%20-%20Patience%20Live%201989 p.s I hope...
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    Interesting Paul Kossoff tribute article in the latest Guitar & Bass (UK guitar mag)

    Interesting Paul Kossoff tribute article in the latest Guitar & Bass (UK guitar mag) Just a quick heads up for you all. Not sure if this mag is for sale in other countries, but the latest issue is certainly worth a read if you can get hold of a copy. It has some nice photos of his darkburst and...
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    Lucky miracle

    While I was casually jamming with my Studio at uni today my guitar strap somehow niggled it's way through the Schaller strap lock system and BANG, the side of my headstock slammed right against the thin carpet floor!! At that point I swear I almost cried!! I only bought the thing two months ago...
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    Black marks under the finish?

    There are two tiny round black marks underneath the finish of my R8. The surface area is smooth therefore it's never bothered me, infact I've always thought it looked cool (a mark left from the Gibson factory). Any ideas what might have caused this? They look like burns of some sort. I've...
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    Shall I keep this? (a bit tedious)

    http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/martt83/detail?.dir=3780&.dnm=e402.jpg The chipping of my first headstock bang at practice :) and don't ask how I managed to recover it!
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    I couldn't believe this...

    A brand new 2003 R8, in washed cherry, with brazilian rosewood fretboard (though this was not in the item description, so I don't think they knew) was recently sold on Ebay from a dealer for £1900. Total number of bids = 2 A week later, a slightly used 2003 R8, in the same washed cherry finish...
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    Had my R8 for a week now...

    and boy does it smoke. It's a 2003 plain top which I bought brand new from Aire Guitars (great guys) off ebay for an amount that is £600 off the RRP, and 500 quid off the so called "cheapest in UK". So I got the best deal by far for a new r8 in rip off Britain so I was chuffed to pieces. Well...
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    Plug fuse question

    Hi, does it matter what amp size fuse to use for the plug i use for my amp? (that was a mouthful) I have a dsl401 which gets quite hot so will a lower amped plug fuse reduce this?
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    Les Paul Classic headstock question

    What headstock angle do the Classic's have? I tried doing a search but couldnt find the answer. Correct me if im wrong, but do ALL the Classic's have the "smaller" sized headstocks? ... i.e. are they smaller than the pre 2002 Standard headstocks? Thanks.
  15. Martin_UK

    what guitar is he playing?

    excuse my ignorance! http://www.islandmercury.de/kuenstler_galerie.php?artist=763&page=1
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