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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: gwEm on February 14, 2009, 06:37:01 PM

Title: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: gwEm on February 14, 2009, 06:37:01 PM
http://www.preromanbritain.com/gwem/temp/ChicagoV/

managed to negotiate a substantial discount too... its a shame that i still couldn't fit it on my credit card - probably for the best though as i couldn't really afford it. i'd love a 70s V though, and this was a fine example... mixed feelings about leaving it in chicago.
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: Philly Q on February 14, 2009, 08:31:11 PM
It's a '70s V and therefore by definition pretty cool, but I have to say it does nothing for me looks-wise.
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: gwEm on February 15, 2009, 05:28:15 AM
it was ultra lightweight mahogany, responsive t-top pickups, and the perfect crunchy ufo tone. a sort of hippy feel to the neck. 2 piece body, nicely cracked nitro. maybe a natural 70s v is nothing special (they were mostly natural i seem to remember), but it had the feel and the vibe. i played it for a couple of hours... great guitar, everything i dreamt of.
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: FernandoDuarte on February 15, 2009, 11:19:41 AM
Looks very nice!!! (but that curvy headstock, prefer the pointy one)

Shame that you couldn't have it...
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: Will on February 15, 2009, 11:23:01 AM
Lots of mojo there. Aside from the cost, do you have space for another one?!

Do the 70s V's have mahogany or maple necks?
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: Ratrod on February 15, 2009, 01:39:50 PM
Very cool.

(But needs a Bigsby)
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: HTH AMPS on February 15, 2009, 07:27:03 PM
Very cool.

(But needs a Bigsby)

for the Lonnie Mack vibe eh?

gorgeous Vee - I'd love one, some day.
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: AndyR on February 15, 2009, 07:33:13 PM
I was quite surprised the looks didn't grab Philly...!

That is the the V look I would go for if I was ever going to go for one...
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: Philly Q on February 15, 2009, 07:55:25 PM
I was quite surprised the looks didn't grab Philly...!

That is the the V look I would go for if I was ever going to go for one...

I'm never that crazy about natural mahogany - if it was white or black or cherry, even sunburst, it would be a different story.  And I don't particularly like the rounded headstock, as Fernando mentioned.  But I don't want to sound all negative, I'm sure it's a great guitar!  :)

However, for me, it's the '58 style V FTW, every time.
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: Denim n Leather on February 15, 2009, 09:18:16 PM
Buy it or stop talking about it PDT_008


Side thought -- I don't think EVH would approve PDT_008 PDT_008 PDT_008
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: gwEm on February 15, 2009, 10:49:00 PM
Lots of mojo there. Aside from the cost, do you have space for another one?!

Do the 70s V's have mahogany or maple necks?

i like the dumpty 70s headstock.

i'm pretty sure all 70s Vs were all mahogany will, don't pretend to be a massive V expert, although I seem to have unwittingly become a collector.

theres always space for one more, and as you point out it was pure mojo :)

edit: closest V I have in feel is actually my feline believe it or not...
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: gwEm on February 15, 2009, 10:54:50 PM
Buy it or stop talking about it PDT_008
yeah, i should totally stop being so emo about this guitar

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Side thought -- I don't think EVH would approve PDT_008 PDT_008 PDT_008

oh eddie loves a good V ;) (by the way I don't really like EVH that much, but i've found his early stuff mildly inspiring lately...)


Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: Davey on February 15, 2009, 11:40:39 PM
didnt you say you were going to stop buying V's ?
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: Philly Q on February 16, 2009, 12:53:18 AM
oh eddie loves a good V ;) (by the way I don't really like EVH that much, but i've found his early stuff mildly inspiring lately...)

Now that's what I call a V!  But look at the way the silly numpty has stuck a ciggie on the headstock.  :roll:
Title: Re: shots of this gorgeous '75 V i tried
Post by: PhilKing on February 16, 2009, 01:20:28 PM
And the sunburst LP on the floor is all ready to snap the headstock - the back of the body is off the ground and the wieght is resting on the headstock.  There are a lot of guitars on stands that could be on the floor!