New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
I put together a pretty crazy drum set between Dec and Feb.
Tama Rockstar Shells:
22x16 bass, 12x9, 13x11, 14x12 rack toms, 18x16 floor tom
Tama Artwood Custom Maple Snare 14x5.5
13" Zildjian New Beat Hi-Hats, two 16", a 18", 20" medium thin crashes, 22" ping/ride, 18" china, 10" and 8" splash cymbals.
Can you tell I dig Neil Peart?
Tama Rockstar Shells:
22x16 bass, 12x9, 13x11, 14x12 rack toms, 18x16 floor tom
Tama Artwood Custom Maple Snare 14x5.5
13" Zildjian New Beat Hi-Hats, two 16", a 18", 20" medium thin crashes, 22" ping/ride, 18" china, 10" and 8" splash cymbals.
Can you tell I dig Neil Peart?
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
I have close friends and business associates that work for Gibson/Fender/Taylor/etc., and while I certainly take advantage of those connections to get some nice gear at cost, it takes a lot of will-power to curb my appetite.
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
My new Epiphone Casino, Inspired By John Lennon model.
Nicknamed "Simone". The tone on her is absolutely delicious, just warm and poppin'. Currently playing through a Line6 TonePort and Spider III amp, but that's temporary. I plan on picking up a Vox AC4TV and getting some real tube action (probably have to order one, as the local stores around here are fresh out of those babies. I got to demo one and was REALLY impressed how much sound I was able to get out of it.)
My next purchase is either going to be a Rickenbacker 360 or vintage Gibson SG, depending on how many Tokidoki purses it takes to get the wife to look the other way.
Nicknamed "Simone". The tone on her is absolutely delicious, just warm and poppin'. Currently playing through a Line6 TonePort and Spider III amp, but that's temporary. I plan on picking up a Vox AC4TV and getting some real tube action (probably have to order one, as the local stores around here are fresh out of those babies. I got to demo one and was REALLY impressed how much sound I was able to get out of it.)
My next purchase is either going to be a Rickenbacker 360 or vintage Gibson SG, depending on how many Tokidoki purses it takes to get the wife to look the other way.
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Nice Casino.
I bought a lefty version of this Martin over the summer. Martin Custom MMV. Full gloss, rosewood back and sides. Made in the USA by hand.
I bought a lefty version of this Martin over the summer. Martin Custom MMV. Full gloss, rosewood back and sides. Made in the USA by hand.
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
Here's my most recent Gibson Les Paul:
And here's my pride and joy, custom built for me a couple years ago by the good folks over at Taylor Guitars.
And here's my pride and joy, custom built for me a couple years ago by the good folks over at Taylor Guitars.
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
Ah... I spotted that neck is why I asked. Wasn't sure about the body though, different grain.
One of my Martins is pure mahogany, they no longer make it. The D-17. But I pretty much play it exclusively now as the tone from pure mahogany is so... special I guess.
One of my Martins is pure mahogany, they no longer make it. The D-17. But I pretty much play it exclusively now as the tone from pure mahogany is so... special I guess.
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
Just got this in January:
It's a Hugh Tracy Treble Kalimba, a traditional instrument of Africa. And it even came with a built in mic plug, which since I had an amp already (for use in a classroom) is really nice.
I can only do a handful of short songs so far, but one of these days I hope to sound like this guy:
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It's a Hugh Tracy Treble Kalimba, a traditional instrument of Africa. And it even came with a built in mic plug, which since I had an amp already (for use in a classroom) is really nice.
I can only do a handful of short songs so far, but one of these days I hope to sound like this guy:
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
One of my Martins is pure mahogany, they no longer make it. The D-17. But I pretty much play it exclusively now as the tone from pure mahogany is so... special I guess.
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Re: New instrument thread (for musicans and wanna-be's)
Here's my arsenal---nothing too fancy, but nice, solid instruments:
Yamaha SA-1100
Fender 60's reissue Strat, 3-Tone sunburst
Martin DX-1
Yamaha SA-1100
Fender 60's reissue Strat, 3-Tone sunburst
Martin DX-1
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