Author Topic: GAS!!!! ... again. Damnit. ... Edwards LP (Read 13649 times)

Philly Q · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2008, 07:45:08 PM »

Quote from: Machinehead

My GAS is still a rampantly raging unbridled Stallion of Lust... :D

I need to hear more negatives

OK, here are a few proper negatives:

1. The finishes aren't nitro (unless you go for the more pricey models)
2. The figured maple tops are just veneers over plain maple
3. The pots and switches always need replacing
4. They (probably) won't appreciate in value as they have the "wrong" name on the headstock

....that's about it.

Scotty477 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:01:13 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: Machinehead
My GAS is still a rampantly raging unbridled Stallion of Lust... :D

I need to hear more negatives

OK, here are a few proper negatives:

1. The finishes aren't nitro (unless you go for the more pricey models)
2. The figured maple tops are just veneers over plain maple
3. The pots and switches always need replacing
4. They (probably) won't appreciate in value as they have the "wrong" name on the headstock

....that's about it.

1. I can live with that. I'm very careful with my guitars. They're either round my neck on a good stand or in their case.
2. I can live with that as well. I'm eyeing up an ebony one and tbh even if it was a figured top, it would make no difference to me. Tonally it would be the same?
3. I would get that done when I put it into my tech for the Rebel Yells.
4. I probably won't be around when my Gibson starts to go up in value, so that's not going to bother me.

Oh wait ... no more negatives ... damnit :D

Cheers Philly

sambo · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:15:50 PM »

In my experience the next best solution to negatives is alternatives. More alternatives means more decisions to make, and ultimately prevents you from actually purchasing anything (in the short-term at least)! :D :lol:

So:

Alternative number 1-

Get a Signature instead. 8) 8)

indysmith · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:17:04 PM »

just do it.

Nike

38thBeatle · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:23:37 PM »

Yeah Indy is right-life is too short.Always room for another guitar.I am sorry if this does not help btw.

Scotty477 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:28:04 PM »

Quote from: sambo

In my experience the next best solution to negatives is alternatives. More alternatives means more decisions to make, and ultimately prevents you from actually purchasing anything (in the short-term at least)! :D :lol:

So:

Alternative number 1-

Get a Signature instead. 8) 8)

That's an interesting concept there.

I'm about to have (I hope) some spare cash. I recently bought a Patrick Eggle Berlin and as nice as it is - it isn't really suiting me for size. It plays great and sounds excellent but I'm just too big for it now .... :oops:

It's going on ebay shortly - which will leave me needing a backup for my Gibson LP - for live work.

All joking aside I can't really afford to wait too long after I sell the Eggle. Gigging with one guitar is just fraught with danger :o

sambo · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:30:19 PM »

^Well if you can FIND a Signature, they're usually around the £300-400 mark, so probably noticeably cheaper than an imported Edwards (and you'll get it quicker too I suppose).

Scotty477 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:31:40 PM »

Hmmmm

Looking for a Sig now ... brb :D

sambo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:33:38 PM »

:D Good luck finding one!

The nature of the word 'signature' when it comes to guitars, and their rarity, means it can be a total pain in the arse finding one.

Music Ground in Leeds still has one for sale but for £499. It's been there for YONKS though so might be able to haggle them down.

Happy hunting! :)

Scotty477 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:40:04 PM »

I've just drawn a blank on Signature guitars.

What am I looking for?

sambo · « **Reply #25 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:42:12 PM »

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Urmm...

Well....

what do you mean? :lol:

Scotty477 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:47:22 PM »

Aaaaahhhh.

I see now :D

sambo · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:49:58 PM »

:lol: :lol: !!!!

Do you? Have I missed something?

Here you go sir:

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11427&highlight=signature+les+paul

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5295&highlight=signature+les+paul

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10341&highlight=signature+les+paul

Scotty477 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2008, 09:05:50 PM »

I was looking on Google and ebay and ... zip. Nothing.

I assumed it was their relative rarity that was the reason they were suggested.

A GAS stopper

sambo · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2008, 09:33:01 PM »

Indeed- it's a double-whammy of GAS-stopppage; gives you an alternative to think about, and will take you yonks to find one! :D

The one in the Music Ground shop is also actually on ebay.

Search 'Signature LP', and you should get it.