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

I wanted to learn guitar for ages, but had some of "those" mates in high school, that are just absolute musical maestros. They could pick up any instrument and given 5 minutes, be taking requests (flute, violin, guitar, saxophone - I'm not kidding). That was rather demoralising in school, so I stuck to piano then.

 

Fast forward to my 32nd birthday. I now work from home and have adequate free time for learning the guitar. WIfey saw me checking out some Rocksmith videos on YouTube, asked why I never learnt to play a guitar - 5 minute conversation which results in her saying, "Well, I know what your birthday present is this year".

 

It's totally stock currently.

 

I also have a locally made nylon string acoustic that I was given by a friend that was leaving the country - but it's nasty to play (it sells new for the equivalent of $45).

 

Since getting a guitar and starting to play Rocksmith - I decided to buy my Dad a guitar for his birthday and Rocksmith, he's since bought 4 more guitars since he "hates re-tuning" (excuse given to my Mum...... I know what he's really like).

 

My guitar wishlist......

Ovation Elite 2078 TX

Chapman ML-2 Classic

This Steampunk 3d printed guitar http://www.3ders.org/articles/20131003-olaf-diegel-spectacular-steampunk-3d-printed-guitar.html

(and if I'm honest, most of the other 3d printed guitars from that guy)

So many beautiful guitars, I think I just popped a stiffy :)

 

 

Here is mine... how I love her...

 

 

http://images.ukcs.net/13647/Guitar_Shot_1.jpg

Nice @PC Plum..

You Edinburgh based BTW?

 

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You Edinburgh based BTW?

 

Based in Edinburgh?  Born and raised my man!

 

Jambo, and very partial to winding up hibees :)

Here are my pair of guitars.. Obviously, I use the second one a lot more! :wink:

 

Gibson SG standard

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o680/Hostilian/IMG_20140322_165508_zps5a322de8.jpg

 

Fisherprice Les OldMacdonald - 1976 custom made (v rare).

I 'sometimes' let my daughter use this...

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o680/Hostilian/IMG_20140322_165354_zps93645004.jpg

 

Cheers,

 

H

 

 

you must be pretty good in guitar, because playing the second one is really hard way :lol: :lol: :D :D I even do not mention tuning, only for virtuoso  :D :D

@PC Plum

LOL. That's almost a sport in Scotland after the Hibees recent run... :wink:

 

I've been here in Edinburgh for 15 years now and have been to a few Hearts games in the last few years. They did well, despite the penalty points. I wouldn't consider myself a 'Hearts fan', but it would be my team of choice if I hadn't been supporting MUFC since I was about 9..  :)

 

@smirocsmo

Aye, it's a good 'un. There are pages and pages of instruction on how to make a horse noise with your guitar.

I can do Dog, Cat, Sheep, Pig etc and the whole vocal and instruments from Old McDonald.. Yes, I am that freaking good...  :wink:

wow! this guitar is just like CUSTOM one :lol: :lol: real treasure :D :D

Quick update as I got my Harley Benton G212 through :mrgreen: .... to go along with my Epiphone Les Paul Special II

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/nero041001/Guitar/IMG_0755Copy.jpg

 

tris

Update to my collection: Schecter Diamond series Riot -5 prototype. One of a kind!

Ok, finally got a good shot of the Three Amigos together!

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

 

L to R: Schecter Diamond Series Riot-5 custom 5 string bass, Ibanez SDGR, LTD EX-CZ with custom grafix.

Here is my guitar. It is a Gibson Maestro. http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sharkman828282/IMG070_zps1ebf96af.jpg

You all have some really nice equipment

 

I'm a noobie and so my stuff is quite basic.

 

 

On the left is my Rocksmith 2014 bundled Epiphone Les Paul Jr.

On the right is the Bass I brought around 5 weeks ago so I could start learning bass, it's an Aria IGB-35 4 String. not much to say other than I bought it because I liked the contoured shape and colour.

 

I also got myself a small practice amp to mess with.. again nothing fancy... 

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDg2WDUwMA==/z/LnoAAOxy7nNTULQ4/$_12.JPG

 

Eden Metromix EM15

 

 

My Dean Deceiver Classic White:

 

http://s16.postimg.org/5xs3jaqmt/20140627_170717.jpg

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Picked this one up today! Washburn AB-40 acoustic bass, not bad at all for a find at a pawn shop :)

 

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

I play one of these, or I would if it weren't in the shop for repairs.

 

http://i.imgur.com/6xb4kHLs.jpg

 

I'm so unlearned in the ways of guitars that I don't even know what to call it when people ask what kind of guitar I have other than that it's a Yamaha and that it's red.

http://i.imgur.com/Ulmw6nel.jpg

 

CV50, AL-2000 in discount blue, '01 MiM Strat (my first real guitar) :)

 

I have just about every style of music I like covered.

Here is my guitar. It is a Gibson Maestro. http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sharkman828282/IMG070_zps1ebf96af.jpg

Quick update. i was finally able to get a good picture of my acoustic and my amp.

 

Acoustic - Yahmaha

http://imgur.com/W9yz4TT

 

Amp - Fender Mustang I

http://imgur.com/HuiGYBj

Just brought home a new baby.

 

Pics to follow, but it's a Gibson Les Paul Classic. :wub:

Update to my collection:

 

Got rid of the MIM Strat, took the electronics out (Fat 50's in the neck and middle, DiMarzio Superdistortion in the bridge) and put them in a 2014 American Standard Strat; the LP is a 2012 Studio, and my newest, a 2014 Gibson SGJ.  I LOVE the SGJ.  It is just about the easiest playing guitar I've ever had.  The amp back there is a Fender Mustang v2.

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20140718_22_43_04_Pro.jpg

 

And my two acoustics, a Taylor 110e and a Washburn EA9F (about 15 years old...just a great guitar).

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20140718_22_44_04_Pro.jpg

These are my babies from left to right:

 

Memphis by tagima (brazillian brand) ac-40 acoustic guitar

 

Tanglewood TU1 ukulele.

 

Memphis by tagima Mg-32 

 

Squier affinity PJ bass(my most recent purchase)

 

Epiphone SG special

 

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

Pic(only one that's decent, I suck at taking photos)

 

http://i57.tinypic.com/33bn334.jpg

Pic(only one that's decent, I suck at taking photos)

 

Sweet, sweet LP man.

 

Pic(only one that's decent, I suck at taking photos)

 

Sweet, sweet LP man.

 

Cheers. Plays great, too.

 

Though RS doesn't like the boost circuit too much ;)

 

 

My Custom Guitars I build them.....

Update: Got a new LP Studio; the 2012 headstock and neck cracked so I had it replaced instead of getting the neck and headstock done.

I actually like the maple neck better with the 60's slim profile, and maple is certainly a harder wood than mahogany.

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20140721_10_40_09_Pro.jpg