Author Topic: Couldn't resist - GAS struck again. I have an addiction... (Read 6195 times)

sgmypod · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2007, 09:39:46 AM »

ahh the home improvements sweetner....smooth *L*

JamesHealey · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2007, 09:46:45 AM »

I bought a Les Paul, I have to buy the wife a dog.
Simple compromise I believe..

hunter · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2007, 10:51:16 AM »

Nice acquisition.

GAS struck me again too on evilbay last week, bought a H&K 4x12 Triamp cab (the custom one with 4x Greenbacks) for 400 EUR.

New it's 1,100

Looks a bit shitety, but sounds as good as any Bogner I've tried!

Anyone wanna buy a Laney TT412 with Vintage30s?

dave_mc · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2007, 01:28:03 PM »

haha, very nice! at least I'm not the only one with incurable GAS.

I dunno about the cheron flames... both are pretty nice. I guess going for the cheaper one is the wise move, especially since you like the straight flame.

EDIT: that's a very good deal on that cab. i already have a laney tt cab :lol:

Ratrod · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2007, 02:39:40 PM »

If I had a lousy looking wall, I'd rather spend a couple of grand on guitars to hang on that wall than spend a twenny for some paint. The only problem is I don't have a couple of grand but I do have a twenny.

808 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 25, 2007, 05:10:23 PM »

That's a beauty bro!

Twinfan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2007, 11:01:19 AM »

Well the Tokai should arrive today - I'm waiting for the missu to call me when it turns up.

I've done some digging and it turns out that the UK distributor gets these guitars relic'd. They start off as a LS85F Japanese Love Rock and they then spend 2 months (!!!) getting the relic treatment here in the UK. Around 12 are produced a year, 6 of which went to Coda in 2006. Each one is had relic'd and is therefore unique. They're fitted with Wilkinson-Gotoh PAF pickups, although the bridge on mine will be swapped for a Zebra Mule I have lying around.

Interesting stuff eh?

I'd love to know who the relic'er is.....

horsehead · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2007, 03:07:25 PM »

twin...that is beautiful. I love my Tokai more than anything else(at the moment

). A mule is the only one to go in there mate

Bird · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2007, 03:19:07 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

Well the Tokai should arrive today - I'm waiting for the missu to call me when it turns up.

I've done some digging and it turns out that the UK distributor gets these guitars relic'd. They start off as a LS85F Japanese Love Rock and they then spend 2 months (!!!) getting the relic treatment here in the UK. Around 12 are produced a year, 6 of which went to Coda in 2006. Each one is had relic'd and is therefore unique. They're fitted with Wilkinson-Gotoh PAF pickups, although the bridge on mine will be swapped for a Zebra Mule I have lying around.

Interesting stuff eh?

I'd love to know who the relic'er is.....

I gotta get me one of those at some point :twisted: :twisted:

Twinfan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2007, 03:27:58 PM »

I've read that the Wilkinson pickups are pretty good, especially the neck. I think the Mule / Wilkinson combination might work pretty well.

The guitar is at home - only 2 hours to go until I'll be checking it out...

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2007, 03:35:25 PM »

When you say "Relic'd" do you mean them getting beaten up with a hammer and some acid?

Twinfan · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2007, 03:49:15 PM »

That'll be it...

WezV · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2007, 03:52:53 PM »

i prefer the 'drag behing your car' or 'tumble dry' with nuts and bolts approach to relicing

Please dont try these at home!!!!

Bird · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2007, 04:12:03 PM »

One trick I've read for getting a nitro finish to crack and check is to take it outside on a nice hot day and after a couple hours put it in the freezer. Haven't tried it myself. 8)

dave_mc · « **Reply #29 on:** July 26, 2007, 05:58:01 PM »

^ i don't think that'd work in britain. we rarely ever get a hot day...