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lee_UK
Rolling Stone No.8
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
Posts: 3194
Location: London, UK
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 Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:15 pm Post subject: The Worst Colour/Finish/Detail on a guitar - post them in. |
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OK, ive said this on another thread, but i think one of the worst finishes to my eyes, is this:
http://www.pittsburghguitars.com/collantigua.html
some will disagree, some will say there are worse, but how many will say they love it?? |
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1bassleft
Lowdown Cack-hander
Joined: 16 Feb 2005
Posts: 3670
Location: "Hit The North"
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:02 am Post subject: |
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 I've sometimes wondered what would happen if a guy with severe bronchial asthma, 40-a-day, and a bad cold walked into a music store. Now I know.
What's with the "Sorry, none of these is for sale!" line? Are they still scraping it off? OK Lee, you've set the bar high, but I'm-a-hunting to beat that. |
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SB
Jammin' Hot
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
Posts: 163
Location: USA
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:43 am Post subject: |
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| OK, here is my first thought. I'm sure James builds some fantastic guitars http://www.jamestrussart.com/ although I 've never had the opportunity to touch one. However, "Rust" as a finish strikes me as a bit bizarre. That's the same finish I have on my old Ford Explorer! SB |
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1bassleft
Lowdown Cack-hander
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:11 am Post subject: |
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Just clicked the link, SB. Jeez-H ! I had a look at this bass: http://www.jamestrussart.com/scb_rust.html. Not only is it the ugliest amalgam; it's also $3000+ . They might call it "unique" and "distinctive", but so is wearing a Fez in a supermarket. Dunkmore Semen pups - so what? Hawaiian koa neck - so what? I'd love to know where the other $3k goes.
SB raises the bar to 2.9m (about 9ft). |
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1bassleft
Lowdown Cack-hander
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:25 am Post subject: |
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ps, I own an Italian sports car that lives in NW England. Do I know about "rust finish"? Factory standard   |
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vitaminE
Got Rhythm
Joined: 25 May 2005
Posts: 76
Location: Gilbert Minnesota
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:50 am Post subject: |
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Over the course of the last 17 years, I've absorbed a fair amount of abuse over the color of my Stratocaster. "Big pink Hondo" and "wallpapered wonder" are just a few of the slams I've had to endure.
http://usera.imagecave.com/vitaminE/oldax.jpg
I still think it's cool. |
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lee_UK
Rolling Stone No.8
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
Posts: 3194
Location: London, UK
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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Those pink paisleys are big sellers, a lot of people like them, but i think you do have to be a bit brave to get up on a north london pub stage on a saturday night to play one. I bet that one is a Jap reissue too, those necks are something else on those guitars.
What is it with the green vol knob?? is there a story there?? |
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1bassleft
Lowdown Cack-hander
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Location: "Hit The North"
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Toco, count me in as a pink-paisley appreciator. I'd like a Tele-bass (lefty, please) in paisley. If you do take stick for it, remember; what's good enough for Lennon's Rolls is good enough for your guitar. |
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lee_UK
Rolling Stone No.8
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
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Location: London, UK
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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1. He never drove it 
2. The windows were blacked out in the back
3. He always wore dark sunglasses when out in it
4. He was in his 'L.S.D' experimental period when he owned it.
5. He always had 5 bodyguards shielding him when he got out of it to get in to Abbey Rd
But he is the most creative artist ever in the whole world (to own a pink roller/bentley) |
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1bassleft
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, Lee. It's all true, but the Roller's worth more than today's Maybach. Does it prove anything (in strict % terms)? No, but it does mean you can stick with what you're comfortable with, even for a laugh, and play it.
Anybody can be cool with a '57 Strat. Me, I'd prefer eBay fill up with "as played by 1bassleft" hype sales for a weird alternate. As long as it's not a Hondo. Or a rusty, bronchial, thing. Paisley tele; now that floats my boat. |
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