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Got to play a ‘59 Burst for the first time this week

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Larry Natalini

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skhan007 said:
I’m on vacation with my family and got to meet up with a fellow forum member and burst owner. He was kind enough to bring over his burst, which is an original 1959 with original double white PAFs. I got to spend the afternoon with it and it was absolutely spectacular. Unplugged, it resonated like nothing else. Plugged into a nice tube amp, it was absolutely glorious. I’m at a loss for words, as playing one has been on my bucket list for decades. This one is relatively lightweight and just sings like nothing else I’ve played. This is definitely one of the good ones! Here are a few photos…

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Good for you! I played one back in the 70s. Can't remember what it sounded like, but I remember being impressed! Prune music guitar show, Mill Valley
 
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My little '59 burst story. Back in 1978 I was playing bass in a newly formed band. One of our guitar players used a 1970 LP and he told me he also owned a '59 LP but he didn't want to use it in the clubs. I asked him what all the fuss was about '59 LP's and he said I'll bring it to practice tomorrow.

He started off with his '70 LP straight into his '59 Bassman amp. (Guitar, cord and amp man!) Sounded great! Then he plugged the '59 LP in. One word to describe the tonal difference between the two: bigger. Like from 8 to 9.5. What I remember most was how the higher notes seemed to hit you in the chest. Fantastic articulation as well.

I was like "okay, now I get it!"
 
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When I see Eric in November, I'll have to ask him how it got the name
Guitar 9 0919. "The Toilet Seat" Burst!
 
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