Do you play the $10 Walmart special or an original played by Paul Mccartney?? We want to see em and hear the stories behind them!

 

 

This was my first guitar that I bought at a second hand store. It's very light and I like the way it feels. I use it mainly for Drop D and lower tunings. It's an Epihphone Special SG.

 

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/jshaw0705/IMG_0563_zps70c572b9.jpg

 

I am 35 years old. As such when I was in high school every guitar player and lead singer that you dreamed of being played one of these. I had to have one! I understand that over the years they are pretty much all the same but that wasn't going to do it for me. I had to have an era correct one. I hunted and hunted and finally came across this heavily used, but plays perfect '99 MIM Fender Stratocaster. 

 

Found it on Craigslist and had the guy email me the serial number. As soon as I had it confirmed by Fender for year and such, I headed out to get it. 2 hours. I am thrilled to own it though! Totally worth the drive.

 

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/jshaw0705/IMG_0564_zps01d5e2ea.jpg

 

 

 

Latest family photo .. missing are my ibanez universe prototype, and fender acoustic

 

quick gear rundown

• Ibanez Jem555
• Ibanez Universe UV777PBK
• Ibanez Jem BRMR (Bad Horsie Steve Vai)
• Ibanez Jem77FP (1st Gen Steve Vai signature)
• Ibanez RG120
• Jackson JS3V 5string bass (Dave Ellifson designed this for the Rust in Peace CD)
• Jackson DKM2 Eerie Dess
• Ibanez Prestige RG1570
• Ibanez RG 7 string (home built, pm for details)
• Epiphone Zakk Wylde Signature Les Paul
• Paul Reed Smith SE Standard
• Schecter Omen 4 Extreme bass
• Epiphone Dethklock Explorer (Thunderhorse) equipped with Tronical tuners

I hope thats an old photo otherwise you'll have to leave the xmas tree up all year otherwise it's bad luck ;)

 

Its only bad luck if your superstitious .. besides .. its only a christmas tree during christmas.  the rest of the time its a nightlight that keeps me from banging my shins during midnight fridge raids. :P

 

 

 

 

 

Its only bad luck if your superstitious .. besides .. its only a christmas tree during christmas.  the rest of the time its a nightlight that keeps me from banging my shins during midnight fridge raids. :P

Good for you , it's bad luck to be superstitious :P

That 1st world problem ;) is easily solved with a bedside fridge. Unfortunately a bedside fridge can cause another 1st world problem - crumbs under the sheets :)

 

I dont know what the collective noun for guitars is but thats a nice "oniomania" of guitars :)

 

Pretty much.

 

Back row l-r: Gibson SG Special, Gibson Les Paul Classic, Ibanez DT-520, Jackson Pro Soloist, Gibson 60's Tribute Les Paul, the 'Les Jim'(kit build bolt-on LP with humbucker-size P90s), Fender MIM Telecaster, the 'Telecrapster'(another kit build, just HBs in)

 

In the front: Epiphone LP standard(pickups swapped out, damned if I remember what's in now), Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez S770, Ibanez SGR200(I think) bass.

 

Missing from the lineup is my MIM Strat, because I haven't finished rewiring it yet.

 

 

I dont know what the collective noun for guitars is but thats a nice "oniomania" of guitars :)

 

Pretty much.

 

Back row l-r: Gibson SG Special, Gibson Les Paul Classic, Ibanez DT-520, Jackson Pro Soloist, Gibson 60's Tribute Les Paul, the 'Les Jim'(kit build bolt-on LP with humbucker-size P90s), Fender MIM Telecaster, the 'Telecrapster'(another kit build, just HBs in)

 

In the front: Epiphone LP standard(pickups swapped out, damned if I remember what's in now), Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez S770, Ibanez SGR200(I think) bass.

 

Missing from the lineup is my MIM Strat, because I haven't finished rewiring it yet.

 

Telecrapster :lol:

If I had a choice , I'd pick the SG. I've got an Epi G-400 pro and that's the closest I'll get to a Gibson :angry: 

 

Never say never. When I got my Epi(it's the oldest one in the pic, bought new in 2002), I figured I'd never afford a Gibson either.

http://imgur.com/lUAyHR1

 

My beast I have now. Told it is a home made mock of an ESP F 104. Ibanez neck

So, I play on a Yamaha Pacifica 112

 

http://www.guitaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/Yamaha-Pacifica-012-e1405102469989.jpg

 

And on a Epiphone Thunderbird IV

http://www.themusiczoo.com/images/12-09-11/12336_Thunderbird_IV_Reverse_Vintage_Sunburst_1104202335_a.jpg

Just added this to the collection, its a 1991 Ibanez RG550 in Road Flare Red, the bridge pickup has been changed out with a Seymour Duncan SH8 Invader, it is otherwise stock, and in pristine condition. :Dhttp://i.imgur.com/nTcved2.jpg

Hi all, I'm glad i joined this forum :)

Here's what i play
http://i.imgur.com/obxzR3b.jpg?2

 

sorry no Shinigami

Well, my gear's changed around a bit this year. Some stuff sold, other stuff bought. Will get a new family portrait at some point soon.

these are mine

I have that same strap in the 2nd picture. Looks almost like a tattoo huh?

Here are my guitars. always working on or tweaking something..

 

 

Squire Vintage Modified Jazzmaster (added Mustang bridge) - Epiphone AlleyKat (Stock)

 

http://i.imgur.com/XgFBLBd.jpg

 

 

Custom Strat (Reverse CBS Headstock, GFS Reverse Pole Jimi Strat Pickups) - Epiphone SG Special (Brent Hinds Hammer Claw Pickups)

http://i.imgur.com/9ssNBbe.jpg

 

 

Les Paul Standard (P90 Pickups, upgraded bridge +nut+ tuners) - G&L Tribute ASAT Special (Stock)

http://i.imgur.com/YcxeWBG.jpg

 

 

Fender Strat (Lace Rainbow Pickups)

http://i.imgur.com/mbNoWHg.jpg

 

 

My First Guitar! Esprit Strat (Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker) - Fender Jim Root Neck/Body (routed for Axetec P90s, upgrade bridge +nut +tuners)

http://i.imgur.com/fKxPSnp.jpg

Alright so two guitars and a bass.  The bass is a Yamaha that's currently at the shop for some fret work and getting a new nut.  And yes it's one of those guitars that I've spent more on parts and repairs than I paid for the bass itself, but I'm told we all blame things on sentimental value from time to time.

 

The guitars are my first guitar, a Yamaha pacifica 112j.  And one I got because it just felt great in my hand and had a tone I liked without breaking the bank, a squier classic vibe 50's model.

 

--Wren

This is my new guitar :) - Jackson King V KVXMG with a Floyd Rose bridge and EMG 81/85 pickups

From L to R:

Jackson Adrian Smith Signature SDX Guitar

Fender Steve Harris Signature Precision Bass (3rd edition)

Fender Steve Harris Signature Precision Bass (2nd edition)

Dean Dave Mustain Signature Acoustic Bass

LTD 5 String F-155DX Bass

Epiphone Thunderbird Bass

Ibanez SR250 Bass

Rarely play it but it does look nice:

http://img.techpowerup.org/180409/rsz-a6-ultra.jpg

My newest addition.... 🙂

My newest addition: 

'96 Epiphone LP300 

Tele in the background getting brand new Fender Gen4 Noiseless and 920D loaded control plate 😛

 

The stable:

Jackson Dinky Archtop JS24 DKA

Harley Benton EX-84 (Jackson RRX24M Active Pickups)

Deltatone T Style (Samick?) Can't find anything on these guitars, supposedly made for a few years in the late 90s. If anyone reading this knows PM me

Just picked up my Charvel Sean Long Signature not to long ago and it feels and sounds amazing.
 

My Lovely LTD - Les Paul

When you don't have any money you have to do the best with what you got.

On the right:

Ibanez GSR205 GIO 5 String Bass

On the left:

Yamaha TRBX174

Both are great instruments for a cheap price and I'm very happy with them both. The Yamaha is old and still plays like it should and the damn thing can take a beating trust me.

 

Edit: The drum skin is signed by Abbath and King.

 

On 4/14/2022 at 2:29 PM, opethianskies said:

My Lovely LTD - Les Paul

 

wow that is a gorgeous guitar!

On 3/6/2022 at 7:27 PM, tonytwobeers said:

My newest addition: 

'96 Epiphone LP300 

Tele in the background getting brand new Fender Gen4 Noiseless and 920D loaded control plate 😛

The stable:

Jackson Dinky Archtop JS24 DKA

Harley Benton EX-84 (Jackson RRX24M Active Pickups)

Deltatone T Style (Samick?) Can't find anything on these guitars, supposedly made for a few years in the late 90s. If anyone reading this knows PM me

Gorgeous Axes! Would you recommend your Harley Benton EX-84 ? I've been thinking about investing in one at somepoint. Its absolutely stunning. A small review on it would be appreciated!