That one of Slowy's that I picked up was killer, you would have loved it!MiniForklift wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:52 pm Got into Music Works in the city earlier in the week, spent some time with 386 and a 486 with Bigsby, can't say I was wowed with either. There seemed to be little resonance - you played a note or a chord and both died off pretty quickly and nothing really rang out. Maybe they're just like any other brand where not every one that comes out of the factory is a winner Apologies to rain on this thread
Much Eastman love....
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Slowy wrote: That's the problem; everything rewarding is just such hard work. Regret takes much less effort.
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Re: Much Eastman love....
Good to know, I was wary of that when I posted!
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A good guitar is a good guitar! There’s some GAS inducing ones in this thread, part of the reason I was having GAS for a nice semi (steady yourself Jeremy)
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Sorry I only got solid for you JimMiniForklift wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:49 pmA good guitar is a good guitar! There’s some GAS inducing ones in this thread, part of the reason I was having GAS for a nice semi (steady yourself Jeremy)
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Hopefully it allows us to be authentic which in turn promotes genuineness amongst all of us that use the forum, especially where buying and selling is concerned
If I start to get GAS for a clownburst LP I know Rob is gonna look out for me and kick me into touch
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Deservedly.MiniForklift wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:12 pmHopefully it allows us to be authentic which in turn promotes genuineness amongst all of us that use the forum, especially where buying and selling is concerned
If I start to get GAS for a clownburst LP I know Rob is gonna look out for me and kick me into touch
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Pretty sure I got lucky with that one. I'm fussy and opinionated with guitars and I can't fault mine (except it's over decorated like a Liberace themed Chinese brothel.)
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This is actually a true but cliche story.
The VHT has gone from me to robthemac and back again over the past several years. I never gelled with it and I don't think Rob did either. I sent it to Jay who definitely made improvements, but still it sat until I started thinking about moving it on.
But it was hanging around for the Eastman; they have become inseperable friends. I pair it with the Celestion Blue. The other cab is there because everything has to be somewhere. The pedalboard is there for band stuff but at home I plug straight in and it sounds glorious!
'Patience is a virtue' my Mum used to say. I don't feel particularly virtuous but I'm sure glad I was too lazy to put it on TM.
Keeper rig!
The VHT has gone from me to robthemac and back again over the past several years. I never gelled with it and I don't think Rob did either. I sent it to Jay who definitely made improvements, but still it sat until I started thinking about moving it on.
But it was hanging around for the Eastman; they have become inseperable friends. I pair it with the Celestion Blue. The other cab is there because everything has to be somewhere. The pedalboard is there for band stuff but at home I plug straight in and it sounds glorious!
'Patience is a virtue' my Mum used to say. I don't feel particularly virtuous but I'm sure glad I was too lazy to put it on TM.
Keeper rig!
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Yeah, it's way too blingy for my taste; I'm still not completely used to it. The knobs are purely functional but they work well. I can't imagine how I'd play without them. But I'm loving the sounds I get now. I'll try this with the Band tomorrow; if it works, all my Fenderish children may be taking an extended holiday.
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Hmm!Slowy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:23 pmYeah, it's way too blingy for my taste; I'm still not completely used to it. The knobs are purely functional but they work well. I can't imagine how I'd play without them. But I'm loving the sounds I get now. I'll try this with the Band tomorrow; if it works, all my Fenderish children may be taking an extended holiday.
That guitar would look great next to my Hagstrom Viking Bass.
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Sorry, I don't need a bass.H671 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:50 pmHmm!Slowy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:23 pmYeah, it's way too blingy for my taste; I'm still not completely used to it. The knobs are purely functional but they work well. I can't imagine how I'd play without them. But I'm loving the sounds I get now. I'll try this with the Band tomorrow; if it works, all my Fenderish children may be taking an extended holiday.
That guitar would look great next to my Hagstrom Viking Bass.
But thanks!
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One thing I will say for the 335ish shape, it makes one appreciate how organically comfortable a Strat can be.
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Now you’ve got a 335 I’m looking forward to you getting an Ibanez superstrat with shark fin inlays and reverse headstock!
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