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Philly Q

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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2014, 01:21:17 PM »
Quote from: Kiichi on February 25, 2014, 11:38:00 AM
I also must admit that my interest in the Lucille is growing. I just read the story behind her again yesterday and it did something to me.

I wish you a speedy recovery!
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2014, 02:44:29 PM »
I know what you mean, I love Epiphone semi-hollows. The Lucille looks like a great guitar. Personally, it's the Casino that does it for me.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2014, 05:51:12 PM »
I love them too. I had a Riviera that sounded nice, but wouldn't stay in tune. Sold it.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2014, 01:34:16 PM »
Alright guys, I just placed an order, the blues is calling too strongly. Letīs see how long Thomann takes to Sweden. So NGD soon. Hope it is what I am wishing for.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2014, 01:38:59 PM »
 :D Sounds great.

I won't ask for confirmation on what it is, but expect pics and impressions when She arrives ;)
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2014, 05:00:23 PM »
Wow, Thomann is insane. Ordered at 2:30 and now it is shipped. oO
Letīs see if the mailservice can keep up xD

Quote from: metale on February 26, 2014, 01:38:59 PM
:D Sounds great.

I won't ask for confirmation on what it is, but expect pics and impressions when She arrives ;)
I think you already know what it will be, but donīt be uber sure. My GAS list is long and gets longer faster than I can buy (or practice...). And she will be as good as I hope I have really big plans for her...at least for the time being.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2014, 05:50:18 PM »
If not, you can always return it to Thomann and get an ESP LTD guitar. They have a lot of tasty, non-metal ECs, with vintage looks. I would take an LTD EC-256 over a Vintage or Epiphone any day. They also have some X-tone guitars that I like.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #22 on: February 26, 2014, 05:51:55 PM »
Good call. Buying guitars online is always a bit of gamble. You can receive a brilliiant guitar or a dog.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #23 on: March 04, 2014, 05:31:49 PM »
Alright, it arrived today. After having to move the bloody package 5km on a bike I must say the first impression is good. As soon as I have exchanged the electronics (or at least the essential electronics) there will be a NGD.
I like it more than Dots and such I have tried in local stores. The sound is pretty bright and present. Certainly a lot less mellow than I expected. Neck is fat and feels good for blues. The tonal options are something I really dig, hope they hold up with other pickups.

The electronics however not well done. The pot I measured riht away actually had 534k, so that is good, even thought it is a mini pot. Other than that an insanely big circuit board and a lot of black isolated wires. All out is the only way here.

Now back to some noodling and then wiring in the next few days.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #24 on: March 04, 2014, 05:49:02 PM »
Not a single spoiler pic? :(
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #25 on: March 04, 2014, 06:18:55 PM »
Quote from: metale on March 04, 2014, 05:49:02 PM
Not a single spoiler pic? :(
I can tease you a bit if you like =)

What I have to deal with now. Fudge black wires.
Teaser! ;)
What I made today for pancake day. I still just wanne lie on the floor.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #26 on: March 04, 2014, 07:32:40 PM »
 :D Great. How's the weight?

I also thought that ES-type guitars would be more mellow than my ES-333 ended up being. They rule for rock.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #27 on: March 04, 2014, 07:40:21 PM »
Quote from: metale on March 04, 2014, 07:32:40 PM
:D Great. How's the weight?

I also thought that ES-type guitars would be more mellow than my ES-333 ended up being. They rule for rock.
Weight is higher than I expected actually. Lot of maple on this one it seems. I have never been one who has an issue with weight though. Light is good, but it works. I would say it is somewhat average in weight, but you donīt pick it up and think hollow.

Yeah I was really suprised even by the stock rock voice. With my treble booster / od setup it had a really nice growl already. Canīt wait to battle the wires and pop BKPs in. =)
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #28 on: March 04, 2014, 08:33:36 PM »
Argh, I am debating pickup possibilities right now. Man is this a decision. Part of me is even tempted to try the AMs in there. Ok, that one is not gonna happen, after all this is a blues rock axe to me, but man, still. Decisions, decisions and then some freaking enfuriating wire work coming up.
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Re: LP or ES style recommendations
« Reply #29 on: March 04, 2014, 08:37:55 PM »
Quote from: Kiichi on March 04, 2014, 07:40:21 PM
Weight is higher than I expected actually. Lot of maple on this one it seems.

And a lot of maple syrup on your pancakes?  :P
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