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    Seriously considering taking the plunge on this ‘56 Jr

    Way , way overpriced. Just sold a really clean , org. '57 for a bit over 6k , yeah could have made/asked a bit more , but oh well... Jr's have gone back up in price , don't think many folks are paying anywhere near those very high asking prices , IMO,OMMV. 8K - 10K is not worth the money for...
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    1970 Marshall Slant Cab For Sale , will pay for shipping lower 48.

    Hi , Have a very , very clean 1970 basketweave slant cab in 8.75 condition. The cab has org. castors and solid plywood back. The greenbacks are H30's with heavy duty thick magnets that are org. , but not to the cabinet. Asking 4K firm , these are getting very hard to get in any condition...
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    Rittor Music BOB Book

    Scripted & printed in Japan , this copy has all the original paper work & poster in excellent minus condition. This example has not been pawed over , there are no finger marks or stains on the pages , but it has been opened & looked at a few times... The dust jacket is in very good shape &...
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    Market Pricing

    Always browse dealer sites to check inventory/prices etc. Have no connection with the seller , but how dose an almost mint 1959 LPC go from 98K down to 68K? Know its a tough market & LPC are not in demand , but an almost mint example lowered 30K says to me something is seriously wrong ,IMO...
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    Evolution in Advertising Vintage

    Browsing the on-line advertising of vintage guitars the last few years has become very interesting indeed. When looking at descriptions , this elaborate story is told , where almost nothing relevant about the said guitar for sale is given... It's buried beneath paragraphs of bs & nonsense...
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    Heavy Gauge

    Been using heavy gauge stings on my guitars. Currently using 11-54's,(Ernie Ball) on a Strat with a wound G & the about the same on an Esquire with a 13 on the E. Love the tone & playability , after using the heavy strings , can't play on lighter gauge anymore. They just don't feel right or...
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    Dog Days.

    My Sadie,(Shepard/Husky mix) has been limping on three legs for a few days. Got her into the vet today and found out the worst , she has cancer. Tho they caught it early , nothing can be done , because she's a large breed and its her front right shoulder. Adopted her 9 years ago & she's a...
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    The Charles Daughtry 'Burst Book

    This topic needs its own thread. With the bump of the Nicky thread and the awesome new :photos + countless others! Simply stunning in a word. Never seen anyone in my life take a better photo of anything! Please , please consider doing something with your truly God blessed skill. Know...
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    Did U Ever Have A Boss U Can't Stand?

    Know it gose both ways , but sometimes it just sucks all the life out. :bigal Rant off. :ha Time to have a drink. :##
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    Titanium ABR 100...

    Has anyone tried one yet? Being an 80's shred player at heart , have a few Jacksons on tap.. Recently saw a Titanium Floyd Rose & ordered one , have to say it improves the tone & sustain that's noticeable to the ear ,IMO. Went to the web & saw they mill an ABR 1 in the same fashion..Don't own a...
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    Gibson, Bill Kelliher Explorer.

    Saw them in the AMS mag. Dose anyone have one , or know about them. R they totally made in the USA? Reminds me of one I had in the 80's. Really digging the sunburst finish & the price seems fair , depending on where its made vs. the price.:jim
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    PAF ES 175DN

    Thinking of pick one up. Saw a nice '60 with PAF's in natural. The price is 12K , seems like a good deal & I know the seller. Question is for those who own one or have , what's you're overall impression? Had a Historic example a long time ago & liked it a lot. On the fence still and looking for...
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    iphone5...I'm in...

    Never bought one , but have an iMac.. Totally redesigned , weighs 112 grams & has a 4" display... New chip , camera and metal back plate... + a ton of other shit... :rofl
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    Various Les Paul Related Items.....

    Have a few things sitting around.. 1: Beauty of the 'Burst book. The org. first printing from Rittor Music printed in Japanese.. The book is in exc. cond. It was opened a handful of times. Has all org. paperwork & poster.... Make me an offer.... don't know exactly what its worth...
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    Great News.

    Come to the conclusion. The internet isn't for me, have known it for years , but time to quit my endless ranting(posting). Will always read the Forum from time to time , but this will the last you see of my posts for a while. :jim Can't say I'v made many friends here, but that's the way life...
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