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That's good to know. I had considered one of those Danelectro doublenecks from a few years ago. I figured they'd be a lot lighter than a Gibson style one.

Update your web site and add the button AB! Oh yeah... I have a link to my design site now. Did you find my old website? I haven't updated that thing in two years. I was wondering if anyone would notice that's where my pictures were hosted.

Wow! That would light up a stage. I couldn't take the weight of a doubleneck... ouch!

WOW - this is all VERY COOL!!!

That's good about the smilies. I was trying to think of a new way to express myself in my posts. I'd be afraid of what people would think of me if they couldn't see that the smilie said I was just kidding. I guess I'm lucky to be on a cable modem because I enjoy signatures and avatars. I find it's a good way to get to know you guys better and I appreciate links to sites, etc... At least we have the "www" (which links to our personal websites) button with our posts, Michael. I think everyone can see that.

Those are nice vibratos. That Epiphone Flying V isn't that much... I wish.

You turn off the smilies? I speak in smilies... oof! LOL

That's an interesting article. Thanks for posting it Berigan! It's a drag that WKRP won't be released as a DVD. I loved that episode where Les Nessman dropped the turkeys from the heliocopter for Thanksgiving.

Mosaic discs can be made into lovely centerpieces for your holiday table, that's what. Re: Martha Stewart I've never been her fan and she doesn't seem to be a very nice person, but that's hearsay. My issue is that I believe she was a scapegoat. There are so many people who are way more guilty of these types of crimes than she was. I think it's hilarious that she's better off now than she was before she went to prison. If lying is grounds for imprisonment, there's a big line forming in DC.

Thanks! I bet it's sublime.

I'm glad it wasn't me. I hope you don't lose your enthusiasm for the board, Tony. There are a lot of people who appreciated Denny and his music. That's the important part.

If it was about Esquival vs. Denny, I still see them as different. Esquival was writing large orchestra pieces, while Denny was a nice small group doing bird calls. I enjoy them both for different reasons.

In case someone didn't realize it, I was also kidding about the Kenny G recreations of Ascension and Interstellar Space. Though I have to admit I'd like to hear those for laughs. Guy That was a joke!?! I already placed my order for the Kenny G/Drum Machine Interstellar Space album.

I hope it wasn't anything I said... I dug Denny.

I like Bigsbys, but I can understand why people don't. I just love that shimmer you can get with them. My son hates when I use the Bigsby on my guitar. He hates the sound. He does like playing with the Bigsby (he's 3 1/2). Heck, I'd go for a '58 Korina reissue V anyday. Maybe even a regular ol' '67 reissue... I remember seeing photos of the Kinks in 1967 with Dave Davies playing a Flying V. I've never thought of them as a metal-only guitar. One of my teles has a Bigsby. I think it's really cool. The only weak part is the Jazzmaster bridge on it. It sucks tone.

It's hard to tell from the photo but it appears to be a sunburst finish. The caption says it's from the ALONG CAME JOHN sessions. Thanks Scott. I'll try to find that photo... or buy a Patton Select sometime.

If it was a normal jazz performer, I would have KNOWN it was a joke, but G just doesn't get it.

That seems to be a normal kind of reaction when people see it. But....it's a Gibson....and blues licks sound fan-damn-tastic. Shawn, What type of music do you usually play? I see you have varied interests. Are you into the Blues? or Prog? I'm just curious. I have to admit... I've lusted after a Flying V in my time. Especially one of those Lonnie Mack models with the Bigsby.

I'm glad to hear it was a good show, Mark. I look forward to seeing the pictures.

That's a cool guitar. I've never played an Explorer, but I used to have a Gibson Firebird. I'd also like to try out a guitar with EMG pickups sometime. It's really cool having this guitar thread. I love playing and talking guitars.

I found the picture I was thinking of. It's in the Patton Select. I haven't seen that picture. Was it an old Les Paul goldtop? I'd like to see it.

I know Grant Green played a Gibson 330 with P90's. This guitar looks like a 335, but has P90's and is completely hollow inside (like my Epiphone Casino). Here's an old 330:

That's a nice lookin' guitar. Except for the hum, I think soapbars are pretty nice. I have become a big fan of them. I hope you can try a guitar with them out. The way I figure it is; my favorite jazz guitar tone is that 40's Tiny Grimes, early T-Bone Walker sound and since humbuckers weren't released until '56 or '57, the P90 pickups are fine (for me) for jazz.

I understand where you're coming from, Kevin. I've been there myself. I think the best idea is to follow Jazzmoose's lead and not bother with OOP titles. I know that sounds like a drag, but it seems like all this limited edition and OOP stuff the I really searched for has been reissued again. I remember paying $16 for the Blue Note Collector's choice reissues in the mid-90's. Now it seems like everytime I turn around, another one of those titles is becomming an RVG. Same goes for the Conns. I used to obsess about buying things before they went out of print. Now I don't worry (except for Mosaic sets) because I figure it'll come around again in better sound. If I really have to have it, I'm sure I can find a copy (or someone to make a copy) somewhere. I seriously used to stress about this stuff. I was dumb, this is supposed to be fun. P.S. Welcome to the board, Kevin!

Cool! When I was growing up, my pride and joy was my Beatles collection (this was before CDs). I couldn't imagine getting rid of even one item.