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

My main two instruments here. My Fender Squier Stratocaster which cost about $200 with a beginner kit including a small amp, carrying case, strap, etc. And my Washburn Taurus Series T12 which was worth about $400 and has never let me down.

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

 

Here's my acoustic I got over the summer. ~$300 Simon and Patrick Songsmith. Sounds and plays beautifully, just doesn't have a pickup installed.

http://i.imgur.com/Yv4nlA8.jpg

 

And my last guitar (Oscar Schmidt by Washburn) was a free gift from a friend who didn't use it anymore. Rough around the edges, needs some adjustments and to have the volume knob adjusted with some fresh strings, but for free it plays great and is nice to keep in D Standard.

http://i.imgur.com/8TfRzzu.jpg

My new baby. a Cort EVL-X4

i have a Ibanez Rg421 a strat and a Epiphone Thunderhorse explorer i like the explorer but i want to change the pickups because the sound im getting from the Burst buckers are horrible    http://philgc.com/guitar_pics/guitar_pics_7.jpg

My setup now:

 

The guitar is an Epiphone Korina Explorer, but it doesn't see a whole lot of action.

 

The basses are an Ibanez GSR200 (my steady workhorse) and Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V (love it but needs an electronics overhaul).

My current Gear:

1974 Mosrite Celebrity II Deluxe

1978 Gibson Marauder

2006 Fender FSR HSS Stratocaster
 

2006 Fender Big Block Bass

my new baby
ibanez as53
http://i.imgur.com/YZEFgXB.jpg

Thats a pretty sweet set up you got there MilkmanDan

">http://http://i59.tinypic.com/20hsm5j.jpg"> Playing 91 usa strat plus,all gold lace sensors,sweetest sounds ever though not through rs2014

http://tinypic.com/

If you have a DropBox account you can also put them in the "Public" folder as well.

(Ibanez GIO GAX30 Replacement):

 

Ibanez ART100DX-BK:

http://s15.postimg.org/eztdvtxdn/Ibanez_ART100_DX_BK_small.png

 

(End of Production 200€ New)

Will be equiped with heavy gauge strings for low tunings (No Tremolo Easy To Tune).

Newest addition to the family...

 

http://i57.tinypic.com/21kxox0.jpg

 

Fender MIM Tele Standard in Lake Placid Blue.

 

Better pics possibly to be added tomorrow.

Guitar necks in the picture are shorter than they appear ;)

Not a great angle to take the shot from, was it?

I built this from kit parts.  The kit had everything except the body and pick guard.  I had a nice piece of wood around but it took some creative cutting.  The only shape that would fit was a cross between a Tele and a Jag.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=399013419

I had to improvise a pick guard, so I sacrificed and old 45.

 

I've only been playing the bass for the last several months.  I don't like the body that I made.  I'll make another body before I post a picture of it.

2007 Gibson Les Paul Studio Vintage Mahogany Worn Brown, Silver Toggle and Toggle Plate, Roller Bridge, Silver Speed Knobs, Mirror Pick-guard

 

http://i.imgur.com/qyYvPKP.jpg?1

I'm going to need a bigger wall...

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B49Qq-EFnmrKTV81bHVtMnY1SzQ/view?usp=sharing

Not a great angle to take the shot from, was it?

 

You need to hoover your carpet. :D

Custom active PJ bass that I just finished, Warmoth body w/ green satin finish, Badass II bridge, Moses graphite neck

 

http://i.imgur.com/hXkE7mb.jpg

 

Not a great angle to take the shot from, was it?

 

You need to hoover your carpet. :D

 

You mean "destroy a carefully nurtured ecosystem", right?

Here is my current collection! I got the Yamaha from a teenager off of craigslist who NEVER played it, and was in perfect condition..Payed a whole $25 and some xbox 360 games for it. Minus the smudge marks its bass-icly (xD) brand new and a perfect sounding slap bass...*shutters*

http://i.imgur.com/XxyT4XX.jpg

 

 

My main girl is Shirley aka my Ibanez,  i play her in every situation. Heavy gauged strings for those Dream Theater solos and all around awesome sounding when im playing standard songs as well. Not a very great slap bass (due to the strings) but she gets the job done. I obtained her from my best friend who never played her and she sat in the corner collecting dust. Nobody puts Shirley in the corner. So for my 21st birthday he gave it to me. 

 

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

Last but not least, is my ibanez guitar. A co-worker of mine has at least 20 different guitars, so one day i told him i wanted to learn how to play and he let me choose from a small bundle and said $50 bucks for any of these...I was like a kid in the candy store i didn't know which one to choose, i've never played guitar before so i attempted to try all of them out and this one just caught my eye the most.

 

http://i.imgur.com/9U7bLOD.jpg

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/SEDgNf4.jpg

 

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

I'm going to need a bigger wall...

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B49Qq-EFnmrKTV81bHVtMnY1SzQ/view?usp=sharing

right there with ya!

 

heres a few of minehttp://i.imgur.com/OGGUUkd.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/3AVAl8I.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/qCVxAAf.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/8k9Bngb.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6oWtxSY.jpg

My Collection, in it's current, and most likely final form, though I may pick up a Tony Iommi Epi or Gibson now that they'r reissuing them.

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20150108_10_39_14_Pro_1.jpg

2 American Standard Fender Stratocasters; Black and White is outfitted with Dimarzio Super 

Distortion in the Bridge, Fat 50's in the middle, and A DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary in the neck.

Dave Murray's electronics, basically, if not the exact looks.  The switch is 3-way, not 5.

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20150122_10_48_20_Pro.jpg

Fender Standard (MIM) Telecaster

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20150122_10_48_27_Pro.jpg

2014 Gibson Les Paul Classic, Sea Foam Green

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20140716_14_08_53_Pro-1.jpg

2014 Gibson SGJ

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/IMG_18521.jpgPRS SE Custom 24

 

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m627/AtreidesGhola/WP_20140718_22_44_04_Pro.jpgTaylor 114e, Washburn EA9F

 

http://www.yorkmusicshop.com/media_files/product_images/main/phpYIQcZl.jpg

 

Little Martin LX1E; this isn't my picture, though...haven't taken one of the LX1E yet.

UPDATED (04/05/15) .... Cleaned up, new pictures and gear.


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

Guitars:

Gibson Les Paul Studio 2014 Honeyburst Gloss Chrome
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/nero041001/Guitar/gibson.jpg

Ibanez GSR180 Electric Bass Guitar in Brown Sunburst
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/nero041001/Guitar/ibanez.jpg

Washburn EA15ATB Electro Acoustic Guitar Tobacco Burst
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/nero041001/Guitar/washburn.jpg

Ovation Electro Acoustic - Applause Elite AE4-4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/nero041001/Guitar/ovation.jpg

Straps (With - Schaller Security Strap Locks):
Levy's M4GFDBR 3.5-inch Leather and Suede Guitar Strap
Levys DM1 Leather Strap, Black
Rotosound - Henry Heller Basic Suede Strap (2 Inches, Rust, HBS2-RST)

2x Stagg Seat Belt generic straps

Stands, Bags, Cases:
Hercules GS301B TravLite Foldable Lightweight Acoustic Guitar Stand
2x Stagg SG108BK Universal Guitar Stands
Gibson Gig Bag
Black Rat STBGEN20W Western Guitar Gig Bag
Black Rat STBGEN20UB Nylon Electric Bass Gig Bag
Heavy Duty Music Stand (Amazon)

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

Seating:

Gretsch 1883 24 Inch Bar Stool
Was going to try and get a Gibson one, but preferred the colour and design of this one.

Amplification and Sound:

Marshall JMD1 (JMD50) with 6 button foot pedal
Harley Benton G212 Vintage (2x Celestial Vintage 30 speakers 12")
Orange Crush PiX CR25BX Bass Combo Amp Practice Pack
Blackstar Fly 3 (mini amp):

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

Kenwood KA-1060
Dug this out a while ago. Old, but still good.

Wharfadale Diamond 9.0 Speakers
Dug these out a while ago. Old, but still good.

Effects devices and pedals

Line 6 Pod Pocket

Tuner and Capo
Snark SN8 supertight all instrument tuner
Kyser Electric Guitar Quick Change Capo - Black

Recording Hardware:

Zoom R8
AKG D5 Dynamic Vocal Mic
Samson C01U USB Studio Condenser Mic

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/nero041001/Guitar/Effects%20devices%20and%20pedals.jpg

Learning Books and other Learning Tools/Video's/sites:

    The Justinguitar.Com Beginner's Guitar Course (Book & 2 CD'S)
    The Justinguitar.Com Beginner's Song Book v2
    The Justinguitar.Com Pop Song Book
    The Justinguitar.Com Rock Song Book
    The Justinguitar.Com You Tube Videos for beginners course and song books
    The Andyguitar.co.uk You Tube Videos for beginners course
    Guitar Aerobics
    Rock School Hot Rock Guitar Grade 1 - 2 versions of each track (2 CD'S)
    The Ask any member of AVForums 360 Music Gaming Section pretty much anything

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/nero041001/Guitar/books%20amp%20clock.jpg

Music Studio PC:

    Windows 8 pro
    Gigabyte GA-87AUD3
    AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2ghz
    8gb G.Skill ddr3 ripjaws 1600
    Gigabyte 7850 OC
    500GB Seagate HDD
    1TB Seagate HDD
    Corsair tx 650
    Antec 300 case with 3 extra 120mm ebuyer extra value fans

    LG 22"(21.5) W2261VP lcd widescreen full hd monitor

Recording and Music software
A fair few of which I already had that came free with my video editing software, some came with gear/hardware and bought Guitar Pro 6 recently:

    Rocksmith/Rocksmith 2014 with cable and DLC
    Mixcraft Pro Studio 6
    Mixcraft Pro Studio 7
    Guitar Pro 6
    Acid Music Studio 10
    Soundforge Audio Studio 10
    Cubase LE AI Elements 7
    Sonar X1 LE
    Guitar Pro app for Android (Also by Arobas)

Keyboard

Yamaha PSR-E343 Portable Keyboard

 

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

.... Various Picks, Cables, spare strings, etc.

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