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I know, I know - guitars are supposed to be like your children, each with its own inner beauty. But this thing is just plain ugly. Yours for $549 at MF, I present the Minarek Diablo something-or-other:

So that cheap Guitar Fetish Strat clone I bought a few weeks ago... As an experiment I did not tell my wife that I bought it. I have had the thing out, playing it, and in a stand in plain sight for weeks now. One night I was playing it on the couch with her sitting next to me while we were...

They're all a little different, each one special, and each has its own uniquely endearing attributes. And they all have those little things that irritate you. Funny, though - I've had a couple of my guitars over 35 years, and I haven't kept any lovers that long! :D

One of these days I'm going to have to buy something that will allow my home studio the benefit of noises other than guitars, bass, and drums. I can hack my way around a keyboard (I do understand piano chord structures at least), and I'm not interested in chaining together a bunch of MIDI...

it's so purdy, I think it deserves its own thread. Nice axe, sir! :)

Is there any future in it, I wonder? When I look at the current prices of guitars that were pedestrian, standard production guitars back in the late '50s and early '60's, I know that there have to be some guitars being manufactured today that will appreciate, if for no other reason than...

I think I mentioned that my cheap Guitar Fetish XV-850 had a couple of slightly high frets, around frets 15 - 18. So last night I decided to make sure that the upper frets were seated correctly. I grabbed my 3-pound drilling hammer....ha, ha, just kidding....my small lightweight...

Here are some pictures of the Guitar Fetish XV-850 Strat clone. See the other thread for a review. Full body shot:

My cheap Korean Strat clone was delivered by UPS last Thursday. To recap, it is a "Xaviere" brand model XV-850 sold by Guitar Fetish. I bought a blem for $220. Add $25 bucks for shipping and it was $245 to my door. Here is a link to Guitar Fetish's page for the guitar...

...A cheap Korean Strat clone from Guitar Fetish. I got a blem for $220. If it sucks I will sell it on Craigslist. If it doesn't suck I'm gonna turn it into a divebombing barnburner. (Everyone needs at least one. ;) ) Wish me luck! :D

Check out this model - archtop hollow body with 3 P-90s and many switching combinations. Trapeze tailpiece. It's very attractive, if a bit pricey. Seventh guitar down, on the left-hand sidebar: http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/ I like it. :) In fact, I like just about every guitar on their...

Out of curiosity, I called the Gibson repair and restoration shop to get a quote on taking my Les Paul Special back to its original configuration. It's a 1976 LP Special originally equipped with two P-90s. Flat top, solid mahogony body and neck, bound fretboard, tobacco sunburst. Three-way...

I picked up my 1963 Martin D-28 last night after not having played it in a couple of months. Immediately when I started tuning using 12th fret harmonics, I head a horrible rattle from the sound board. It sounds like there's a loose brace under the soundboard, which tapping on it seems to...

Yesterday I sent an email to Gibson customer support, asking for the proper height adjustment on my (new) Melody Maker pickups, and asking for a technical description. The response email was in my inbox this morning. (Quick response! :)) Along with the recommended pickup height, the rep posted...

Ethan and other acoustic specialists - Has Aerogel insulation gotten your attention for acoustic applications in studios?

I know this topic has been discussed in various threads, so please excuse one more. I'm saving up my pennies, nickels, dimes, and US Savings Bonds for my next aquisition, which will be some sort of medium-to-high-end Gibson Les Paul. I'll be buying new rather than used. Epi's and other clones...

The downward chord progression on Led Zep's Kashmir that occurs at the end of the verses. It's been bugging me for a long time. I finally sat down a few weeks ago and fucked around with it until the light came on. It's so simple I'm ashamed of myself. :o (For the record, I even searched the...

The new ones have bodies made of plywood and Masonite. (I can't help but chuckle - plywood and Masonite??!! :eek: :eek: :D ) In an odd, shameful way, I want one. :o Do ya think that Masonite needs to be kept dry? :D

I just got the MF catalog in the mail a couple of days ago. The Gibson Melody Maker dual-pickup model has been reduced $20 to $379.00. I thought mine was a great deal for $399 - for the new price I just don't see how you could go wrong. I've really been enjoying mine. It's got a unique tone...

This is intriguing. I always knew that May played a home-built guitar (the Red Special, AKA "The Old Girl" :D). What I didn't know was that a couple of companies (Guild and Burns UK) have built reps of The Old Girl over the years. Now May has brought the design and manufacture under his...