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This place has changed

seafood

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Dimarzio seems to get a bad Vibe...maybe because they make pale pink and lime green stuff...but I think their PAFs are great and a good deal !!! Cheers !!
 

RhinestoneStrat

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Speaking of lime green pickups...this guitar has a potted Dimarzio pickup for that high gain sound, man. ✌️

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latestarter

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Hey, the forum is what we make it.

I've simply run out of time to post much recently - survival mode does that one.

I think there is probably less aggression now, anecdotally. That isn't a bad thing. Never understood that.

I've met some some wonderful people from this forum and consider it a privilege that I am able to contribute, learn, and be part of.
 

MarcB

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I’ve changed..

Since selling a large portion of my collection recently.. it’s seems to have broken the “spell” which I was under since a teenager..
I’m not watching as many guitar related videos or have any interest in guitar products or the guitar scene in general. This is a little worrying tbh.. as playing instruments (drums, bass n guitar) is all I know and is my only hobby.. since the spell was broken I find myself drifting into the news media world and listening to the narrative.. which as we all know is utter bullshit.. this in turn made me not want to interact on the LPF..

So.. was selling 3/4ths of my guitars a good thing..?

actually no.. as having a lot of them on the stands to choose from.. was a big part of the passion.. and with the rack only having three guitars to choose from lessons the passion.
I’m now finding I have to kickstart my passion once again. So the plan is to slowly rebuild the collection.
..and my advice is.. only sell one guitar if you need too.. not a huge chunk at once.. it’s definitely detrimental to the art.

*insert sad solo violin* 🎻

Bonjour.
 

ourmaninthenorth

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May seem strange to say, but I think the guitars and gear will always play second fiddle to those holding the buggers.

The people here are the jewels in this places crown.

We all change, but my overarching sense of gratitude of being part of something in an open and enduring fashion seems to grow with passing time.
 

jb_abides

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I’m now finding I have to kickstart my passion once again. So the plan is to slowly rebuild the collection.
..and my advice is.. only sell one guitar if you need too.. not a huge chunk at once.. it’s definitely detrimental to the art.

I pray I remain in a position to only sell to trade-up to something I want more, or to fund another passion, not beacuse I need the cash.

I hope this for all of you folks too! Although I know hard times come along.

...

Marc, you definitely sound a bit deflated; consider the rebuild a new venture, a wondrous journey backed by all the skill and knowledge you've accumulated thus far. An opportunity to get the best for yourself.

Channel your inner Steve Austin and get busy, man!

1647958997333
 

MarcB

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I pray I remain in a position to only sell to trade-up to something I want more, or to fund another passion, not beacuse I need the cash.

I hope this for all of you folks too! Although I know hard times come along.

...

Marc, you definitely sound a bit deflated; consider the rebuild a new venture, a wondrous journey backed by all the skill and knowledge you've accumulated thus far. An opportunity to get the best for yourself.

Channel your inner Steve Austin and get busy, man!

1647958997333
You are correct .. as the selling of the guitars was a reaction to the collection becoming quite bloated.. but after the dust had settled it effected me. That said.. and as you rightly noted… I can now “rebuild him”.. and get better and stronger.

appreciated your words.

*activates bionic eye*
 

deytookerjaabs

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It happens.

I lurked for a decade on the Tele site before I ever posted, wish I'd done more than lurk. Man, so many old school country cats, steel players, Fender amp enthusiasts & blackguard aficionados there with tons of info or stories. Then one day is was about dogs dying and Squier superiority. I guess it's like the perfect country song, still a lot of cool poster in between the silliness.
 

Doc Sausage

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The owners and mods have changed. That brings about the inevitable change. But I also find it really curious that the mysterious vitriol that Joe Bonamassa seems to elicit in other places online, has also permeated this place.

I'm old enough to remember when it was cool to see him here. He must not fit some mold.
 

bern1

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I’ve changed..

Since selling a large portion of my collection recently.. it’s seems to have broken the “spell” which I was under since a teenager..
I’m not watching as many guitar related videos or have any interest in guitar products or the guitar scene in general. This is a little worrying tbh.. as playing instruments (drums, bass n guitar) is all I know and is my only hobby.. since the spell was broken I find myself drifting into the news media world and listening to the narrative.. which as we all know is utter bullshit.. this in turn made me not want to interact on the LPF..

So.. was selling 3/4ths of my guitars a good thing..?

actually no.. as having a lot of them on the stands to choose from.. was a big part of the passion.. and with the rack only having three guitars to choose from lessons the passion.
I’m now finding I have to kickstart my passion once again. So the plan is to slowly rebuild the collection.
..and my advice is.. only sell one guitar if you need too.. not a huge chunk at once.. it’s definitely detrimental to the art.

*insert sad solo violin* 🎻

Bonjour.
Interesting post Marc. Sorry you seem to be sad. Perhaps you will snap out of it.

I think all the time about selling guitars and amps, although I have fewer of each than I used to. I like to think I have a use for each instrument and amplifier but there is no doubt that I could get by with half of the current population.

Curiously, for the last year I have been thinking of selling my 2017 American Vintage ´59 Stratocaster, since I almost never play it. Then last week I took it to a workshop and played it every day all week. I guess I am keeping it…….for the time being…

I have never really regretted selling anything, as I sold things I wasn’t using. What’s to be sorry about in those cases?

As always, I mostly regret the things I could have bought, but didn’t buy……..

As far as this place changing, well of course it has! Nothing remains the same, not even any of us. I still love guitars and Les Pauls but I definitely spend less time obsessing over them. I have been a member on this forum for longer than I have been on any other forum. Some of the changes are for the better!

And on we go…….Happy New Year all!
 

MarcB

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Interesting post Marc. Sorry you seem to be sad. Perhaps you will snap out of it.

I think all the time about selling guitars and amps, although I have fewer of each than I used to. I like to think I have a use for each instrument and amplifier but there is no doubt that I could get by with half of the current population.

Curiously, for the last year I have been thinking of selling my 2017 American Vintage ´59 Stratocaster, since I almost never play it. Then last week I took it to a workshop and played it every day all week. I guess I am keeping it…….for the time being…

I have never really regretted selling anything, as I sold things I wasn’t using. What’s to be sorry about in those cases?

As always, I mostly regret the things I could have bought, but didn’t buy……..

As far as this place changing, well of course it has! Nothing remains the same, not even any of us. I still love guitars and Les Pauls but I definitely spend less time obsessing over them. I have been a member on this forum for longer than I have been on any other forum. Some of the changes are for the better!

And on we go…….Happy New Year all!
I have to say.. weirdly it’s not the selling of the guitars that’s made me a tad sad.. it’s what the selling has done to my perception of the guitar world.. as I feel I’m on the outside looking in now.. and see it as somewhat frivolous and dare I say pointless (to the point of GAS). I still have 5 guitars, all of which I’ll probably never sell.. and obviously still play them.. my task now is to get back into the scene, all be it with a different perspective, and acquire a few more guitars, but not fillers (even though those I sold we’re great guitars) that get played and mean more to me than before.

On the list:
Strat
LP
SG
Acoustic

And that’s it tbh.. so it’s definitely achievable and I’m sure once I start the hunt.. I’ll bounce back.
 

mikeslub

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Things change, yes. And members have changed, and some of the luster from learning the nuances about guitars and gear fades for some as time moves on. And face it, those of us that have hung out here since day one are now 26 years older! But what inspires me is to keep playing. I'm not the greatest musician, but I always seek bandmates who are better than me. It makes me step up my game. And playing for audiences is a kick! And it keeps me interested in guitars and amps as a "caretaker of antiquity". Rock on guys!

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