Epic Double NGD
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Epic Double NGD
Been a big week. My Jag, Larrivee and Fender Reverb unit left the roost, and these two lovelies arrived:
I tried this one around at Oleg's place a few weeks ago and we formed a rather solid attachment. It's a 1954 Martin 00-17 that's had a bit of a hard life, but it's as light as a feather and absolutely sings.
Quite a few battle scars
Lovely old wood.
This one made its way north while my jag went South. They must have passed each other in Wellington or Picton, because they arrived at their destinations at about the same time.
Gibson Custom Shop Jeff Beck Oxblood R4
(BG - you'll be pleased to see that there are no coloured ball-ends here)
I haven't owned a Les Paul, other than a Double Cutaway Special, so I don't have much of a point of comparison, but this one is an absolute beast. The neck is absolutely huge, the finish is thin, and it resonates like crazy. It's been so long since I've had humbuckers in the house that I'm still getting accustomed to the extra grunt, but they sound superb. I had been hoping for one with p-90s and a Bigsby or a 335, but this may just scratch that itch. If I can find a way of adding a Bigsby without adding any holes, I will. Otherwise it's pretty damn awesome as is.
I tried this one around at Oleg's place a few weeks ago and we formed a rather solid attachment. It's a 1954 Martin 00-17 that's had a bit of a hard life, but it's as light as a feather and absolutely sings.
Quite a few battle scars
Lovely old wood.
This one made its way north while my jag went South. They must have passed each other in Wellington or Picton, because they arrived at their destinations at about the same time.
Gibson Custom Shop Jeff Beck Oxblood R4
(BG - you'll be pleased to see that there are no coloured ball-ends here)
I haven't owned a Les Paul, other than a Double Cutaway Special, so I don't have much of a point of comparison, but this one is an absolute beast. The neck is absolutely huge, the finish is thin, and it resonates like crazy. It's been so long since I've had humbuckers in the house that I'm still getting accustomed to the extra grunt, but they sound superb. I had been hoping for one with p-90s and a Bigsby or a 335, but this may just scratch that itch. If I can find a way of adding a Bigsby without adding any holes, I will. Otherwise it's pretty damn awesome as is.
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Re: Epic Double NGD
congrats!!! they both look awesome!!
I feel we may have similar guitar taste!
I have a Martin 000 that looks very similar to that, probably sound different but I love the tones
I also recently acquired a Cherry Red Gibson LP from Mr Oleg, that I would like Bigsbied without drilling extra holes
I feel we may have similar guitar taste!
I have a Martin 000 that looks very similar to that, probably sound different but I love the tones
I also recently acquired a Cherry Red Gibson LP from Mr Oleg, that I would like Bigsbied without drilling extra holes
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Re: Epic Double NGD
I can confirm that that isn’t the case. Nice try though!jimi wrote:Very cool!
Bit worried you might get thrown out of hipster club if you show up with that LP though. Better let me look after it for you
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Re: Epic Double NGD
Please amend the header to 'EPIC DOUBLE NGD' - the les paul is so awesome you should be SHOUTING!!! Well done!!!
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Wowsers!!! What a nice pair! (Oooerrrrr)
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Re: Epic Double NGD
Well done on both. I can attaest the Martin is lovely...so close. The R4 is the sme as my old R7...they are massive guitars in every way.
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Re: Epic Double NGD
I have to call dibs on the LP, particularly as those ball ends are unmolested.... bring to curry night!!!!! Meh to the old wood, at the age of 38 I get enough of that first thing in the morning.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Epic Double NGD
Noted. Although you’re not the first...Bg wrote:I have to call dibs on the LP, particularly as those ball ends are unmolested.... bring to curry night!!!!! Meh to the old wood, at the age of 38 I get enough of that first thing in the morning.
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I won't have the cash anyway , it's more a wish list dibs
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Epic Double NGD
My word... the pickups in the R4 are something else! Tyson Tonelabs Preacher Humbucker. So much character!