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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 08:44:36 AM

Title: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 08:44:36 AM: It's been a while since we did one of these, plus we have a lot of new members, so let's see where we're all at with our #1 guitars :)

The house is burning, you have one hand free and you can only grab one guitar to save. No ifs, no buts, no maybes. One only.

Which do you grab?

For me, it has to be the one I play the most at home. The one I lusted after for 6 months before selling my Ducati and buying it. It's the one in my avatar, my Gibson Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" Signature '59 Reissue Les Paul #240 - "Francine". What's yours?

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Francine/08082010.jpg)
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Afghan Dave on February 24, 2011, 08:58:51 AM: If I only had one hand free I would have to finish and clean up first... then decide.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: James C on February 24, 2011, 09:03:43 AM: Quote from: Afghan Dave on February 24, 2011, 08:58:51 AM
If I only had one hand free I would have to finish and clean up first... then decide.

Interesting way of putting out a fire Dave!

Only have one guitar (for now), so i'd save my RG7321
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: _tom_ on February 24, 2011, 09:04:44 AM: Quote from: Afghan Dave on February 24, 2011, 08:58:51 AM
If I only had one hand free I would have to finish and clean up first... then decide.

:lol:

Probably still my Epiphone LP Custom. Although I never play it much any more it's still the guitar I feel most attached to.
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Post by: marauder on February 24, 2011, 09:50:31 AM: One of these two, whichever was nearest at the time.

(http://www.maccentral.demon.co.uk/misc/vos-8.jpg)
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Post by: Fourth Feline on February 24, 2011, 10:03:37 AM: We stay in Lester territory for mine Dave. It's not my No.1 player, but it is my No.1 'owner' .

A humble 1997 Les Paul Standard in ( I believe ) Honey / Desert burst . Pickups are B.K.P Mules.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u135/Fourth_Feline/JesterandLester032.jpg)
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Post by: marantz1300 on February 24, 2011, 10:53:21 AM: A Les Paul for me too. I'd leave a 57 RI Custom to burn and grab my routed 71 GT. Save a Norlin and burn a CS RI, am I mad ?
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii98/marantz1300/deluxe712.jpg)
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii98/marantz1300/100_2076.jpg)
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 11:49:58 AM: A lot of Les Paul love at the moment then? Nice :)

Cracking guitars folks!
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: mecca777 on February 24, 2011, 12:05:55 PM: I'd burn to death. :)

I think I'd probably grab my Ibanez RG670DX for two reasons; firstly, it was a birthday present from my ex-wife and still holds some sentimental value as well as being an excellent guitar, and secondly it's currently living in its case within easy reach on my way to the door, whereas for my other guitars I'd have to scrabble around in the cupboard, increasing my risk of burning to death. :)
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Post by: Fikealox on February 24, 2011, 01:21:04 PM: I only have two guitars now: an Ibanez Gio and a Parker Fly. It's not really a hard choice :lol:
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: BigK on February 24, 2011, 01:30:59 PM: It will probably be whatever is closest out of these three:

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/meteoratheory86/Tremonti%20Charcoal/TREMONTITrifecta.jpg)

Although since they are normally in the rack with straps on I would stick two around my neck and grab the other one :D
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Post by: gwEm on February 24, 2011, 01:31:22 PM: my 1984 Flying V:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/4070358926_71cc2f8906_z.jpg)

Its had a few mods recently:

Neck pickup wired in parallel (by me)
Fret dress, tone pro's bridge, tone pro's tune-a-matic (all by Feline, great work!!)
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Post by: Frank on February 24, 2011, 01:40:13 PM: I haven't changed my mind since the last thread but I'll take the opportunity to post this again.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Roobubba on February 24, 2011, 01:40:37 PM: Well I don't count my stage backup ibanez as being a guitar really, it's just a backup, so it'd be my one and only: Vociferator!
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: HTH AMPS on February 24, 2011, 01:50:59 PM: easy choice, my 1990 Les Paul Standard - looks like its been to hell and back, but its my fave guitar and sounds amazing.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: JDC on February 24, 2011, 02:29:34 PM: er... data is more import than guitars so either grab the pc and have no spare hands for guitars, or unscrew the hard drive and die in the fire in an attempt to have a free hand :(
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 02:36:46 PM: Quote from: JDC on February 24, 2011, 02:29:34 PM
er... data is more import than guitars

Are you serious???

Or are you talking about your pr0n collection ;)
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Roobubba on February 24, 2011, 02:58:08 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 02:36:46 PM
Quote from: JDC on February 24, 2011, 02:29:34 PM
er... data is more import than guitars

Or are you talking about your pr0n collection ;)

From what I hear, there isn't a single hard drive big enough to house that collection :D
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Ian Price on February 24, 2011, 06:50:45 PM: Easy choice for me Dave. It's my one and only - the Baja Tele. Even though it's my only guitar I love it.

That LP of yours is soooooo sexy. Even looking at it makes me drool.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: 38thBeatle on February 24, 2011, 07:06:26 PM: My old Strat
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: AndyR on February 24, 2011, 07:11:10 PM: Probably has to be my 60s Roadworn strat...

But really, if the place was going down (and the amps, modellors, and everything else was going) I'd probably grab an acoustic - at least I'd be able to play the next day, the strat on it's own wouldn't be much use :lol:
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Post by: juansolo on February 24, 2011, 07:58:26 PM: The Table. It's a ridiculously butchered, tortured mess of a thing. But it's my ridiculously butchered, tortured mess of a thing. I love it beyond any sort of reason for the mongrel that it is.

(http://juansolo.demon.co.uk/misc/Table.jpg)
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: AndyR on February 24, 2011, 08:03:38 PM: Quote from: juansolo on February 24, 2011, 07:58:26 PM
It's a ridiculously butchered, tortured mess of a thing.

:lol:

It's kinda cute though...

In fact, I think it looks damned good :D
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: juansolo on February 24, 2011, 08:11:08 PM: Quote from: AndyR on February 24, 2011, 08:03:38 PM
Quote from: juansolo on February 24, 2011, 07:58:26 PM
It's a ridiculously butchered, tortured mess of a thing.

:lol:

It's kinda cute though...

In fact, I think it looks damned good :D

Doesn't look much like when I first bought it (don't have a pic of it with it's original pups as they were dreadful and went on ebay instantly).

(http://juansolo.demon.co.uk/misc/Table-2.jpg)

Gaffer tape was getting tatty on it and I fancied a change. Was going to paint it but one thing led to another and it ended up naked.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 08:20:46 PM: I like that mate - very cool!
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Dmoney on February 24, 2011, 08:25:35 PM: My Les Paul Custom.
This guitar feels better than any other I've ever played.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/xtattybobx/IMAG0045.jpg?t=1271057736)
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: juansolo on February 24, 2011, 08:31:59 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 08:20:46 PM
I like that mate - very cool!

The poor thing has had a dremmel taken to it and effects shoved in it's cavity amongst other indignities. It's currently recovering from that violation with more switching combos than you could possibly imagine. Though different to the Jimmy Paige wiring, it's actually easy to remember where everything is. The other one I have doesn't fair much better (has a Tele, Strat and GFS Dynasonic rip off pup in it. Still got it's clothes on though).

It stops me me messing with the nicerer axes.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: d1dsj on February 24, 2011, 08:34:52 PM: More LP love here too....
This Page LP
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/d1dsj/DSC00835.jpg)
followed by this '57 R.I if I wasn't stopped from running back in

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/d1dsj/09102009003.jpg)
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Post by: Telerocker on February 24, 2011, 08:39:06 PM: My American Series Tele 2000 with BG50's. Does everything you need, apart from very metal, which I never play.
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Post by: Madsakre on February 24, 2011, 09:24:53 PM: My new baby <3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wd5jsMKFh4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wd5jsMKFh4)
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: nfe on February 24, 2011, 09:33:26 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on February 24, 2011, 02:36:46 PM
Quote from: JDC on February 24, 2011, 02:29:34 PM
er... data is more import than guitars

Are you serious???

I'd agree as it goes, I've hours of recorded music, all backed up several times, like, but all those backups would be in the same flat as the guitars. And the guitars are insured, all the music isn't.

I'd probably take certain vinyl before guitars, too.

I don't really get attached to guitars though, they're just things that I make the stuff I'm attached to with.
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Post by: JDC on February 24, 2011, 11:15:19 PM: I suppose if I had an irreplaceable guitar it would make a difference but with 1TB of data, I could probably recover 90% of it but it would be a lot of hassle.
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Post by: Alex on February 24, 2011, 11:35:50 PM: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/theonlywarlock/Guitars/IMGP0060.jpg)
This one. It isn't even the greatest guitar, it's just stuck with me for such a long time I got so used to it.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Ratrod on February 25, 2011, 11:09:32 AM: My Esquire has some very personal mods, it cannot be replaced. I can't put 777 on one with a different serial number and the zinc plate 7K Blakguard pickup will have to be a custom order.

SG400s in tobacco sunburst are hard to find.

But it's my Gretsch Power Jet I love the most.

I guess I'll have to choose the first one I can grab.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Andrew W on February 25, 2011, 01:11:11 PM: Up until a month ago I'd have said my mid sixties Epiphone Wilshire but if it were to happen today it would be my Dubreuille Telecaster I'd grab first.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5400744729_826505c7ef_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_atrocity/5400744729/in/set-72157625819361721/)

It's possible that I'm still in the honeymoon period of ownership and if you ask me this question again in six months I might answer different but this Tele is so light, versatile, playable and good looking that it's my current No. 1.
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on February 25, 2011, 02:25:36 PM: Quote from: Andrew W on February 25, 2011, 01:11:11 PM
Up until a month ago I'd have said my mid sixties Epiphone Wilshire but if it were to happen today it would be my Dubreuille Telecaster I'd grab first.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5400744729_826505c7ef_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_atrocity/5400744729/in/set-72157625819361721/)

It's possible that I'm still in the honeymoon period of ownership and if you ask me this question again in six months I might answer different but this Tele is so light, versatile, playable and good looking that it's my current No. 1.

Ah - the mad Frenchman strikes again
Looks nice!
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 02:30:05 PM: In terms of value, the sensible choice would be to grab the Tyler.

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p216/phillyq/Tyler%20Mongoose/tyler-mongoose-retro-lg2.jpg)

However.... I haven't been playing much lately (not that I ever play much), but when I am in the mood my "go-to" guitar always seems to be the cherry Epi Jr. Don't know why really!

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p216/phillyq/IMGP1852b.jpg)
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Post by: Afghan Dave on February 25, 2011, 03:53:37 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 02:30:05 PM
In terms of value, the sensible choice would be to grab the Tyler.

... in terms of aesthetics, the sensible choice would be to let the Tyler burn.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2752644112_244fdf0a37.jpg?v=0)
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Post by: forestcaver on February 25, 2011, 04:08:47 PM: It'd have to be my home made acoustic - still in love with it...

(http://www.zen159313.zen.co.uk/guitar/images/21_Done_01.jpg)
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 05:02:33 PM: Quote from: Afghan Dave on February 25, 2011, 03:53:37 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 02:30:05 PM
In terms of value, the sensible choice would be to grab the Tyler.

... in terms of aesthetics, the sensible choice would be to let the Tyler burn.

:lol: :lol:
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Post by: gwEm on February 25, 2011, 05:08:11 PM: Quote from: Afghan Dave on February 25, 2011, 03:53:37 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 02:30:05 PM
In terms of value, the sensible choice would be to grab the Tyler.

... in terms of aesthetics, the sensible choice would be to let the Tyler burn.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2752644112_244fdf0a37.jpg?v=0)

not true. that headstock works really well with the extra-rounded tele body. YMMV :-P

from the 3 guitars philly posted, i would save his Tyler
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Post by: Ian Price on February 25, 2011, 07:03:26 PM: Love the tele and the Tyler. I'd save both if I could.
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Post by: Telerocker on February 25, 2011, 08:00:14 PM: I love the Tyler for it sounds and craftmanship. And no, the headstock doesn't match the body at all, but somehow it doesn't bother me. I mean, Barbara Streisand has a big nose, but as soon she starts singing I forget about that. :lol:
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Post by: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 10:35:03 PM: Quote from: Telerocker on February 25, 2011, 08:00:14 PM
I mean, Barbara Streisand has a big nose, but as soon she starts singing I forget about that. :lol:

:? Hmmmm.......

I'll probably regret saying this, but if you watch the film What's Up, Doc? (1972) she was actually bloody hot. Despite the big nose.
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Post by: Fourth Feline on February 25, 2011, 11:50:52 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 10:35:03 PM
Quote from: Telerocker on February 25, 2011, 08:00:14 PM
I mean, Barbara Streisand has a big nose, but as soon she starts singing I forget about that. :lol:

:? Hmmmm.......

I'll probably regret saying this, but if you watch the film What's Up, Doc? (1972) she was actually bloody hot. Despite the big nose.

We'll be dammed together then Philly ; as for me she had that whole 'Siamese cat ' thing going on with the eyes and nose. I like a pretty face that does not look like the last 1,000 ( somewhat manufactured or uniformly ) pretty faces I saw before it. I like a quirky and memorable face, it is much more lovable, more enduring. The song " Funny Valentine" says it all for me. :)

( sorry for the hi-jack folks ! )
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Post by: Telerocker on February 25, 2011, 11:52:06 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 10:35:03 PM
Quote from: Telerocker on February 25, 2011, 08:00:14 PM
I mean, Barbara Streisand has a big nose, but as soon she starts singing I forget about that. :lol:

:? Hmmmm.......

I'll probably regret saying this, but if you watch the film What's Up, Doc? (1972) she was actually bloody hot. Despite the big nose.

All depends on the camera-angle. :lol:
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Post by: 38thBeatle on February 26, 2011, 08:12:09 AM: Oddly enough Philly and FF, I too am quite partial to Ms S in that film. In fact the film is one of my favourites though I haven't seen it for a while.
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Post by: MrBump on February 26, 2011, 11:44:34 AM: I'd not bother with my guitars.

I'd just fill in the insurance claim listing all the above, then have a ball!
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Post by: HTH AMPS on February 26, 2011, 12:21:22 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 02:30:05 PM

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p216/phillyq/IMGP1852b.jpg)

if you ever decide to sell either of those, give me a shout - should have never sold my sunburst MIJ junior :(
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Post by: MrBump on February 26, 2011, 12:35:33 PM: Quote from: HTH AMPS on February 26, 2011, 12:21:22 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on February 25, 2011, 02:30:05 PM

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p216/phillyq/IMGP1852b.jpg)

if you ever decide to sell either of those, give me a shout - should have never sold my sunburst MIJ junior :(

... yeah - i'll definitely be interested in the plain mahogany one...

;)
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Post by: Philly Q on February 26, 2011, 12:50:53 PM: I'll let you know guys... but neither is a likely sale at the moment.
Title: Re: The house is burning - which one do you grab?
Post by: MrBump on February 26, 2011, 05:49:56 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on February 26, 2011, 12:50:53 PM
I'll let you know guys... but neither is a likely sale at the moment.

Shame.

I've actually got some templates for LPJs, and I'm seriously tempted to have a go, when my garage is a little warmer...
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Post by: Jonny on February 26, 2011, 05:56:47 PM: Can we think in a 'oh dear my house has burned down, oh well, I can claim the insurance and buy another house and maybe I really didn't need that large of a TV now I can buy a Les Paul' way?

If not, then my Indie because my dad bought me it.
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Post by: Dazza1004 on February 26, 2011, 08:21:02 PM: easy, PRS Cu24 artist, easily the best guitar I have ever played.

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff151/Dazza1004/Current%20Stuff/Picture1223.jpg)
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Post by: ToonLP on February 26, 2011, 09:44:33 PM: This is the fella for me............my R9 (Mules with aged covers.) Smashing stuff.

(http://toon.smugmug.com/Music/My-music-stuff/Y3X0329/335560389_Mxemy-L.jpg) (http://toon.smugmug.com/Music/My-music-stuff/5487493_cCuiG#335560389_Mxemy-A-LB)
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Post by: Twinfan on February 26, 2011, 10:53:54 PM: Quote from: Dazza1004 on February 26, 2011, 08:21:02 PM
easy, PRS Cu24 artist, easily the best guitar I have ever played.

Good choice Daz - she played great to me too! hope the 5150III is still sounding good :)