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Recent content by Michael Minnis

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    WTB: Vintage brown Lifton Byrdland/ES 350T case

    Hi, there. I'm searching for a case for my 1959 L5 CT/Gobel. A Byrdland or ES 350T case would do the job. Thank you.
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    Does anyone know if this case is for a Byrdland or ES350?

    Thanks! Hopefully someone has one for sale!
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    Does anyone know if this case is for a Byrdland or ES350?

    I'm reviving this old thread because I'm searching for a late 50s Byrdland or ES 350T case. Just wondering if aladdinsane would like to sell his case since it's not the right fit for a 345.
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    Hi, there. I saw your post about the Byrdland case that doesn't quite fit your 345. I'm looking...

    Hi, there. I saw your post about the Byrdland case that doesn't quite fit your 345. I'm looking for a late 50s Byrdland case. Would you have any interest in selling your case? Thanks.
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    PAF history - this needs repeating, again, and again...

    Resurrecting an old thread. Not much info on gold PAF pickups. When did gold PAF pickups first appear and on which model/models? Thanks!
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    How to differentiate a tweed Tremolux that's cathode biased vs. fixed biased?

    Hey, guys. For someone who doesn't understand the science of guitar amplifiers, but knows vintage gear, how can you differentiate a tweed Tremolux that's cathode biased vs. fixed biased? In other words, the Tremolux that's more like a Deluxe from the fixed bias version? The model number on the...
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    Fender Tweeds and asbestos

    Hey, guys. Just wondering if anyone worries about having old tweed amps with the asbestos back panel? I've done some research online. Many say as long as it's untouched it's not a problem. Those of you with tweeds, do you not worry about it? Thanks.
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    WTB: KLUSON TUNERS FOR 1952 LES PAUL

    Hey, guys. I just picked up a 1952 Les Paul. I need two treble side, No Line, Single Ring, "Sealed" Kluson tuners. For clarification purposes, the tuners I'm searching for are "Version 2" from the link below... Rick Norman's excellent study of Kluson tuners for vintage Les Pauls. Any help or...
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    Support a fellow collector: Vote for Tom Van Hoose's Guitar Collection

    Hey, everyone. Tom Van Hoose, who is a friend to many in the guitar collecting community, has submitted his amazing collection of John Monteleone archtop guitars in the Perot Museum "Eye of the Collector" contest. Tom has made it to the finals in the "Visually Stunning" category. His was the...
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    52/57 Conversion at SXSW Gig

    I took my 52/57 conversion out for my SXSW gigs this weekend. It's a great guitar. Original finish. No breaks. PAFs. A few photos were captured. Thought I'd share an "in-action" moment.
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    J.D. Simo with a First Rack 1959 ES-345 in Austin

    The always musical and tasteful J.D. Simo playing my first rack 1959 ES-345 at sound check at the Belmont in Austin February 25, 2016. Enjoy!
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    Awesome J.D. Simo and an early 1960 Burst at Austin show sound check 2/25/16

    J.D. Simo and his talented trio rolled into Austin Thursday. I had the distinct pleasure to hang out with J.D. Thank you, Charlie! I know it's been said here many times before, but not only is J.D. a gifted musician, he's truly a wonderful guy. I'm on a mission to convince him to move to Austin...
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    Great Mike Hermans Demo of Paul Trombetta's Rotobone Pedal

    Hey, guys. Check out this cool demo by the talented Mike Hermans of the Rotobone by Paul Trombetta. I own a Rotobone. It really is a very unique, creative and musical pedal. No affiliation. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npvfrrz_3zk
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    Fun Nacho Banos video featuring Billy F. Gibbons

    Hey, guys. Thought I'd post this here. Fun video featuring our esteemed member Nacho Banos, his band Tres Hombres, and featuring Mr. Billy F. Gibbons.
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    RIP Ernie Banks

    As a long time Cubs fan, and kid who grew up on the north side of Chicago, Ernie Banks was a true role model of not only an excellent athlete, but a great man. We should all have the enthusiasm and joy in life to "play two."
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