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[Lucky Dog Hot Sauce]

Here`s one I made for my brother-in-law. Flamed swamp ash body, flamed maple neck all in nitrocellulose. Fralin pickups.
 

Another one I built. Based on a 1950 Broadcaster, but modern fretboard radius and swamp ash body. Huge U-shaped neck. I love Swamp ash for Tele-style guitars. Pickups copied from a Broadcaster. This guitars has major league BALLS. I now have access to dimensions for bodies and necks that are from real 1950 Broadcasters. I think I`d rather have a 1950 Broadcaster over a 1959 Les Paul. Completely nuts, but it`s true.
 
 

 
 
This flame maple Tele is a sexy bitch. I would love to have a telecaster - love the sound. Big Jimmy Vaughn fan here. It's all about the tele. 

 

[Nigel]

 
 
This flame maple Tele is a sexy bitch. I would love to have a telecaster - love the sound. Big Jimmy Vaughn fan here. It's all about the tele. 

Thanks man. I made this for my Brother-in-Law and he loves it. The flamed Swamp Ash used in the body is very hard to come by, but it is such a resonant wood it really helps give a Tele some mids, while taming the ice-pick highs a little bit. It gives a lovely balanced sound. I may have another Tele body like this that is still raw, but has been routed. I think I made 2, but I don`t remember. 

 

[Phil]

Nothing like a Telecaster for that Nashville sound!

 

[Nigel]

Phil, That Loar looks fantastic. Where do they make them? Obviously Lloyd Loar was instrumental (sorry, couldn`t resist) in getting Gibson into the modern world and made some of the most sought-after Gibsons.
 
I used to have a 1942 Gibson Es300 that looked similar, but had a slightly bigger body. 

Nothing like a Telecaster for that Nashville sound!

Sure enough! However, the really early ones had tons of mid range and lots of balls. They make a GREAT rock guitar if set up like the early ones, pickups especially. I have my pickups handwound by a guy in LA and he can produce stuff based on examination of really old pickups he`s re-wound over the years. David Plummer is his name,
 
http://www.zhangbucker.com

 

[Phil]

Phil, That Loar looks fantastic. Where do they make them? Obviously Lloyd Loar was instrumental (sorry, couldn`t resist) in getting Gibson into the modern world and made some of the most sought-after Gibsons.
 
I used to have a 1942 Gibson Es300 that looked similar, but had a slightly bigger body. 

Sure enough! However, the really early ones had tons of mid range and lots of balls. They make a GREAT rock guitar if set up like the early ones, pickups especially. I have my pickups handwound by a guy in LA and he can produce stuff based on examination of really old pickups he`s re-wound over the years. David Plummer is his name,
 
http://www.zhangbucker.com

 
I'm pretty sure it's made in China..... it sounds very nice. Now I just have to re-learn how to play this thing. My fingers hurt after diddling with it for a couple of hours.... been years since I picked one up. Always wanted an arch top hollow body.
 
And yeah, those teles are good for more than Nashville.... ask Tom Petty! I'm not educated on the specifics at all, so I sadly can't carry on an informed conversation about them    I have minimal, basic knowledge about guitars, and I've been around them since I was 17 years old! Just never really could afford to dive right in. But ask me about damage mechanisms to carbon steel pressure vessels in ammonia service! lol. I can blow my own mind with that stuff!
 
Today was the first day I ever heard of Lloyd Loar whilst I was researching this guitar after I got it home. I was glad to learn he was a key player in Gibson's growth.

 

[Nigel]

Some very fine guitars coming out of China these days. Some crap, too, but The Loar looks good and Eastman Guitars produce very nice instruments.
 
"But ask me about damage mechanisms to carbon steel pressure vessels in ammonia service!" Sorry, I can`t ask as I have no clue what you are talking about  

 

[Phil]

lol

 

[Lucky Dog Hot Sauce]

The new Guilds are made in China and they're stunning - play pretty good too. Likely better wood than on the US made ones as the Chinese aren't too bothered with using eco-friendly woods too. 

 

[Phil]

Let's not forget about the armed federal raid at Gibson because of their imported, unfinished rosewood fretboards.... if this Loar was American made, it probably would have cost me double what I paid for it.

 

[Naga Chomper]

Let's not forget about the armed federal raid at Gibson because of their imported, unfinished rosewood fretboards....

 
 
That whole episode was retarded. Completely so.
 
The gubment is out of control.

 

[Phil]

 
 
That whole episode was retarded. Completely so.
 
The gubment is out of control.

 
No doubt

 

[Dot Com]

I might've posted this before but since the topic started discussing the merits/pitfalls of Chinese made axe's, here's my first axe:
 
I got this entry-level axe   just shy of two years ago. Originally it was sold in a big box store and came in one box w/ an 4" speaker equipped amp w/ optional battery power feature (which has turned out to be a boon for me as I like to practice outdoors), picks, and an instructional DVD. The body is supposed to be basswood, I believe. Since I'm new to playing, I picked that route to go in case I quit early-on and it wouldn't be a major loss. got it off the internet as the model was removed from stores and put on clearance so it was very affordable. Couldn't be happier. Had it professionally set-up so it works like its supposed to w/ no fret buzz, etc...  Its a Chinese made Peavey BUT seems to be a solid construction AFAIK. I did some research on guitar anatomy before purchasing it such as pickups mainly. This one has a single in the neck & a humbucker in the bridge. The other reason I chose it is the unique-looking headstock & the huge pearloid pickguard   I need to practice more but now I'm trying to learn to program as well so practicing is suffering to an extent.
 

 
I notice some higher-end guitars use basswood as well so it must have some good qualities?

 

[Phil]

Want to have your mind blown? Go look through this list of Chinese guitar manufacturers that mass produce guitars for export. Take a look at the wholesale price per guitar, then think about what we pay for a new one. I guarantee you that these end up with some familiar American companies' logo on the headstock.!
 
http://www.made-in-china.com/productdirectory.do?action=hunt&from=hunt&style=b&word=guitar&mode=and&code=EEnxEJQbMJmm&comProvince=nolimit&memberLevel=&order=0&page=1&asFlag=&comName=&comCode=&toTradeMarkets=&subCode=&sgsBaseFlag=&catOhter=&sgsMembershipFlag=

 

[Phil]

Okay.... so I'm trying to bring myself back up to speed and get back in practice like I used to years ago. I've never had a formal lesson, and I can't read music. I always taught myself to play by ear and tablature. I've been playing since I was 17 or so, and I hit a wall many years ago, so I put it down and rarely picked it back up.... I got tired of playing the same old drop D Tool songs and power chord Metallica riffs. So, I bought this new arch top to reignite my interest and hopefully learn some new tricks. I want to learn how to finger pick and play some alternate tunings. I tuned this new guy up to Open E and started messing around with the Black Crowes' She Talks To Angels, and I surprised myself with how natural it felt! Within one day I got the speed and picking of the song pretty much down pat. I still have to keep practicing to be able to play the whole thing smoothly through and through, but so far so good. My question is, what are some other songs I can experiment with in Open E tuning? I don't want to have re-tune to another key every time I want to play a song, so I want to keep this guitar in Open E. I might change my Gibson Melody Maker to something other than standard, if there are other, more versatile tunings to play with. I'm open to all input. Thanks in advance, guys!

 

[Proud Marine Dad]

 
 
This flame maple Tele is a sexy bitch. I would love to have a telecaster - love the sound. Big Jimmy Vaughn fan here. It's all about the tele. 

I can't stand to watch Jimmy Vaughan. His brother was so much better it's not even funny.

 

[Phil]

The new Dean.... I just wish I was better at playing it.
 

 

[Phil]

 
I notice some higher-end guitars use basswood as well so it must have some good qualities?

 
Do YOU enjoy playing it? Does it sound good to YOU? If so, it has all the redeeming qualities it could ever need. First things first, it has to feel good in your hands. You can always change pickups or machine heads or what not, but it has to feel good. If you love this guitar, don't let anyone tell you it's not good enough because it isn't "this" name brand or "that" vintage model. All of my guitar heroes play a Les Paul..... while I'd love to have one to hang on the wall, I just don't think I'd enjoy holding one in my hands because it just weighs a TON!!!! My Ibanez that I paid $200 for is so much more comfortable... feels like part of me when I put it on. G string used to go out of tune at the drop of a hat. but I fixed that by changing to some Planet Waves locking tuners. Easy, cheap fix.
 
Enjoy YOUR guitar!

 

[Dot Com]

thanks, that makes alot of sense. I should concentrate more on practicing & making good sounds than thinking my geetar doesn't "compare" to other axes

The new Dean.... I just wish I was better at playing it.

I have been looking at the Dean acoustics as well. I liked their designs from the start. Electrics too. I may look at getting an acoustic later.

 

[Phil]

thanks, that makes alot of sense. I should concentrate more on practicing & making good sounds than thinking my geetar doesn't "compare" to other axes

 
That's exactly right!

 

[HopsNBarley]

I agree with Phil on just about everything he said.
The guitar does not make the player. I have several friends with expensive guitars that can't play them to save their lives.
It takes practice, dedication and perseverance.

The part I'm having trouble with is....

but it has to feel good... feels like part of me when I put on a G string .  

Too much information dude!