|
Post by respiratoryproblems on Jan 9, 2020 20:56:17 GMT
Yep, don't like that dude at all, but he is popular. I watch all those dorks, Rob Scallon, Stevie T, Troy Grady, Fluff, Ola, Circle Of Tone, Anderton's, Rhett Schull, Ben Eller, etc. I've somehow got well into Davie504 and his bass channel.
|
|
|
Post by Holly Diver on Jan 9, 2020 21:02:48 GMT
Yep, don't like that dude at all, but he is popular. I watch all those dorks, Rob Scallon, Stevie T, Troy Grady, Fluff, Ola, Circle Of Tone, Anderton's, Rhett Schull, Ben Eller, etc. I've somehow got well into Davie504 and his bass channel. SLAP LIKE NOW! I love that dude.
|
|
daved
Better than Steve
Posts: 10,567
|
Post by daved on Jan 9, 2020 21:54:04 GMT
Bleh. That’s hideous.
|
|
daved
Better than Steve
Posts: 10,567
|
Post by daved on Jan 9, 2020 21:55:09 GMT
I was parodying the latest SH.tv guitar fetish thread of the same name. I have no idea who those people in the photos are. They aren't intended to be SHites, although they easily could be. I just did an image search for stupid looking guitars. How did the Epi end up in “stupid looking guitars”??
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 9, 2020 22:09:20 GMT
While I'm at it, would just like to add that Parker guitars are hideous/ridiculous looking. You have to be a real dipshit to want to be seen with one of those. The idea of an ultra-light guitar is a good one, but that ... styling. Ugh. What Steinberg was to the 1980s, Parker is to these End Times.
I must agree, even by 1980’s standards these are nasty.
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 10, 2020 3:53:22 GMT
hmm...
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 10, 2020 3:59:49 GMT
It’s different that’s for sure.
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 11, 2020 2:26:51 GMT
This one is worth a nod; Late 1960’s Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar. Was rather innovative for it’s time, even has a 24 fret neck.
|
|
Felonious Spunk
Grant
Digitals downstairs to push the anal logs upstairs
Posts: 1,192
|
Post by Felonious Spunk on Jan 11, 2020 2:31:27 GMT
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 11, 2020 2:48:31 GMT
To my eye, these are just butt fucking ugly; Gibson Marauder. From what I understand it also doubles as a canoe paddle, in case you need to get your ass down to Aintry in a hurry..
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 11, 2020 5:19:15 GMT
This one is worth a nod; Late 1960’s Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar. Was rather innovative for it’s time, even has a 24 fret neck.
I used to play one of these. There was a time when you could find these in pawn shops pretty cheaply. I posted about it at the old SC. They looked, um, interesting, but the Dan Armstrong necks were absolutely wretched — bowed and twisted right out of the factory door, and the action was terrible. It's a challenge for a good luthier to get them straight and have them stay that way. This is why Keith Richards found it useful only for slide playing. It's pretty much useless otherwise. On the plus side, the interchangeable, slide-in pickups were a real innovation and worked well. I've always thought that this should have become a widespread thing. It's a bit strange that it didn't, really.
Now let's talk about the real problem with these. You know why my lower back is totally fucked up? Because of Dan Armstrong. These things weigh a fucking ton, because, if you were dumb like me, you strapped a lucite coffee table on your shoulder and jumped around on stage with it. Idiot fucking punk that I was.
I too remember the days when you’d would see them in pawnshops. (And 70’s strats which nobody wanted at the time.) Honestly, I don’t recall exactly what it was like playing a D.A. Simply, because I’ve never had a desire to own one. I’m pragmatic when it comes to owning, I won’t buy a guitar unless I’m going to use it and get my money’s worth from it. Frankly, I’m VERY hard on gtrs. D.A lucite is a dealbreaker with me, I’d scratch the hell of that kind of body. I do think they’re unique, looks wise. The impression you’re giving regarding the playability is a different story I see. You’ve got images of Hondo II & Cort running through my head right now. That bad huh? I guess they had to cut cost somewhere, unfortunately it’s in the playability department from the sound of it. “Cheese grater string action & warped neck” I know, gtr neck issues can be a challenge, especially when a neck is back bowed. I’ve worked on necks like this and never could fully get the hump out. The only option to make it “playable” was to cheat it by removing fretboard material, then go back with a graduated re-fret scheme. Forward bow is just as bad. Not only can you grate a block of Government cheese in the middle of the neck, it also fucks the intonation up.( you know this) I’m right there with you when it comes to punk behavior from youth, coming back to bite you in the ass later. Sad to hear about your back problems Cola. If there’s ANY solace to be had Sir; At least you were wise enough to avoid irreversible hearing damage by NOT exposing yourself to a Hoofy remasturbation. Ps-have you ever heard sTeVe play? (he claims he’s a guitarist and was in a band. I’m thinking he’s full of shit... as usual.)
|
|
bradman
Better than Steve
Posts: 5,140
|
Post by bradman on Jan 11, 2020 7:52:47 GMT
This one is worth a nod; Late 1960’s Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar. Was rather innovative for it’s time, even has a 24 fret neck.
Greg Ginn used one a lot back in the day.
|
|
Felonious Spunk
Grant
Digitals downstairs to push the anal logs upstairs
Posts: 1,192
|
Post by Felonious Spunk on Jan 11, 2020 13:00:55 GMT
This one is worth a nod; Late 1960’s Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar. Was rather innovative for it’s time, even has a 24 fret neck.
I used to play one of these. There was a time when you could find these in pawn shops pretty cheaply. I posted about it at the old SC. They looked, um, interesting, but the Dan Armstrong necks were absolutely wretched — bowed and twisted right out of the factory door, and the action was terrible. It's a challenge for a good luthier to get them straight and have them stay that way. This is why Keith Richards found it useful only for slide playing. It's pretty much useless otherwise. On the plus side, the interchangeable, slide-in pickups were a real innovation and worked well. I've always thought that this should have become a widespread thing. It's a bit strange that it didn't, really.
Now let's talk about the real problem with these. You know why my lower back is totally fucked up? Because of Dan Armstrong. These things weigh a fucking ton, because, if you were dumb like me, you strapped a lucite coffee table on your shoulder and jumped around on stage with it. Idiot fucking punk that I was.
I know a couple of Shellac/Albini worshipers who have similar stories with Travis Beans and Kramers. What an impractical instrument those are.
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 12, 2020 7:38:01 GMT
This one is worth a nod; Late 1960’s Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar. Was rather innovative for it’s time, even has a 24 fret neck.
Greg Ginn used one a lot back in the day. Yes, I’m aware GG used one and few other notable players as well. TBH, that’s why at first I was taken back a little by COLA’s review. I thought if all these ppl are using them, maybe just they’re “hit or miss” and he & Keef got duds. However, doing a little research, he is 100% dead on. They look cool, but they’re trashy as fuck! You may as well be attaching a 2x4 to a cinder block, then expect it to stay in tune. Apparently, in 1998 they were reissued and came with a redesigned bridge. Odd note: A very common complaint is they’re too heavy and weigh more than a “normal” guitar ever should. However, the average Lucite weighs in around 9 & 1/2 pounds. That’s the typical weight of a Les Paul. That’s a “light one”, as LPs generally weigh anywhere from 9-12+ lbs. I’m thinking the see thru body plays a mindfuck on ppl, they assume it would be lighter then it is... “The Back Saver model:”
|
|
|
Post by 5kbooster on Jan 12, 2020 8:11:49 GMT
I used to play one of these. There was a time when you could find these in pawn shops pretty cheaply. I posted about it at the old SC. They looked, um, interesting, but the Dan Armstrong necks were absolutely wretched — bowed and twisted right out of the factory door, and the action was terrible. It's a challenge for a good luthier to get them straight and have them stay that way. This is why Keith Richards found it useful only for slide playing. It's pretty much useless otherwise. On the plus side, the interchangeable, slide-in pickups were a real innovation and worked well. I've always thought that this should have become a widespread thing. It's a bit strange that it didn't, really.
Now let's talk about the real problem with these. You know why my lower back is totally fucked up? Because of Dan Armstrong. These things weigh a fucking ton, because, if you were dumb like me, you strapped a lucite coffee table on your shoulder and jumped around on stage with it. Idiot fucking punk that I was.
I know a couple of Shellac/Albini worshipers who have similar stories with Travis Beans and Kramers. What an impractical instrument those are. Yes, those guitars are steamin’ piles of shit! Knew a guy who swore by Travis Bean. He sometimes left his guitar in the car overnight, he was too lazy to load in after a gig. (Especially during winter months.) I’m not joking when I say this: I’d go over to jam and he’d get his guitar from the car and it literally took couple of hours for him to get tuned...
|
|