smurph1 Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Ya Know..I REALLY want that natural 150 that was sitting on the workbench the other day..Can I borrow your Debit Card? PLEASE?..I said PLEASE..
eljay Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 i hear ya, bro. my logic: the 137 is one guitar i don't need to buy now, freeing up resources for a new axe sooner, rather than later! be strong (or be "weak" if it will bring you joy). eljay
fxdx99 Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 I got to see Bird's Bird in person... and it's even more striking 'live' than it is in pics. I keep trying to think of something to do different on it... but it's perfect as is. The 357RW model. Ya know that one leg of being happy - something to want? Oh I got that. Got it bad. Pass that debit card my way when you're done with it, Scott.
DetroitBlues Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 That 150 was sweet. I can't wait to try it out at Motor City Guitar in Waterford! Wouldn't mind the 137 either, another sweet guitar!
tbonesullivan Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 I'm actually gassing for a gretsch or a heritage made to be "gretsch-like" more than anything else. still can't forget the sound of those TV jones pickups.
tulk1 Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 From the thread title I thought you were trying to compete with Ron's natural state. Butt, I see now you meant guitar gas. Whole 'nother subject.
DetroitBlues Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 From the thread title I thought you were trying to compete with Ron's natural state. Butt, I see now you meant guitar gas. Whole 'nother subject.
Hfan Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 After visiting the Heritage factory and seeing all the beauties at PSP, I feel the need to increase my Heritage holdings at some point in time. To say the least, it was a truly GAS encouraging experience.
LK155 Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Smurph, I think you're referring to this one........... Yup, that's a nice one.
golferwave Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Smurph, I think you're referring to this one........... Yup, that's a nice one. Drop dead gorgeous.
koula901 Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 I'm actually gassing for a gretsch or a heritage made to be "gretsch-like" more than anything else. still can't forget the sound of those TV jones pickups. I got to try out a couple of lefty Gretches and Alicia's last week - damn fine guitars, with great tone.
koula901 Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Drop dead gorgeous. God, I'd love to have a 150 with exactly those appointments.
MartyGrass Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 God, I'd love to have a 150 with exactly those appointments. Get a weight relieved one!
koula901 Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Get a weight relieved one! Very tempting, however, my guess is that it's not a lefty?
DetroitBlues Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 But you need all that extra wood in there to really get those deep, dark, ground shaking notes!
smurph1 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 From the thread title I thought you were trying to compete with Ron's natural state. Butt, I see now you meant guitar gas. Whole 'nother subject. You Funny Man!!
smurph1 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 Smurph, I think you're referring to this one........... Yup, that's a nice one. That's it..(EXCUSE ME I gotta go rob a convenience store..) LOL
tbonesullivan Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 I got to try out a couple of lefty Gretches and Alicia's last week - damn fine guitars, with great tone. There is a used green sparkle jet hanging out at street sounds in NYC. I'm still fighting the urge.
yoslate Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 Smurph, I think you're referring to this one........... Yup, that's a nice one. I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this one in the polishing room! It actually looks better in the flesh. That's right.... And tbone, I just did some business with Street Sounds, and they were terrific! Deal with Rocky, all business, and very quick to return e-mails. Great transaction!
barrymclark Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 I'm actually gassing for a gretsch or a heritage made to be "gretsch-like" more than anything else. still can't forget the sound of those TV jones pickups. Gretsches are good stuff. Even their Electromatics are pretty good. The only REAL downside to them is that you can't get an American made one anymore. I think you can get it made in the US if you go Custom Shop... but I am not sure on that anymore. That was the case a couple of years ago. Mine is an old American one from the late 60s that, since it was just wood, I made sure it was made of quality stuff from tip to tail. TV Jones Power'trons and all. Belden wire, CTS pots, Switchcraft, Sperzels and so on. Even dumped the mute and filled in the space where the mute and its control lever sat. haha. Man I hate those things.
tbonesullivan Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 The Japanese made Gretsch's are now top notch from all I've heard. The US Custom shop Gretsch guitars are REALLY expensive, and definitely more than I'm looking to spend. With TV jones making pickups though, currently I'm thinking by best option is probably to get another guitar with the purpose of putting TV Jones pickups in it. the pickups though will run at least $260, or $300 after installation, so looking for a used Gretsch sparkle jet might be a better idea. For now though I had a GAS weekend so no guitars for the rest of this years unless I sell 2.
smurph1 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 The Japanese made Gretsch's are now top notch from all I've heard. The US Custom shop Gretsch guitars are REALLY expensive, and definitely more than I'm looking to spend. With TV jones making pickups though, currently I'm thinking by best option is probably to get another guitar with the purpose of putting TV Jones pickups in it. the pickups though will run at least $260, or $300 after installation, so looking for a used Gretsch sparkle jet might be a better idea. For now though I had a GAS weekend so no guitars for the rest of this years unless I sell 2. I have a friend who has a Japanese Gretsch Country Gentleman ( I Think) AWESOME!! Great Action..Killer Pickups!! Plus it was only around $1500..Compare that to an American model..
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