Jim Marquard
New member
Wow, some of you have alot of guitars. I have had a few but I have settled on just a small number:
Acoustics:
Framous? 12 string--that was nice but I traded it in when I bought a used Ovation 6.
Ovation 6 string acoustic/electric--still have this one. In fact it is my only acoustic. This is an early 70's model based on the literature that came with it.
Used to have a Celebrity 12 string which I pawned when bills got tight.
Electrics:
Yamaha Bass, 90's J/P style. I use this when a record my songs. I have gigged as a bass player for two bands but I hate playing and trying to sing at the same time. Its easier to chew gum and walk on my hands. Not much of a bass player.
Late 80's Fender Japanese-made Strat. This puppy is the best playing electric I have ever owned. It is my main guitar. I eventually got rid of those noisy pickups and replaced them with Lace Sensor--Red-White (silver)-Blue from Bridge to neck. I love this guitar and did all the pickup work myself. My Pride and Joy.
'95 Fender Custom Tele--black with pearloid binding and gold hardware. It catches your eyes immediately and plays darn well. Again, a Japanese made guitar. I will be replacing the pickups soon with the vintage noiseless Fender recent came out with. I use this alot for doubling leads with the strat and soft-chorused rhythm work. Smooth is the word though that bridge pickup is as icy as ever.
Used to have an Electra-Westone which was a decent guitar but not much bite. H-S-H pickup configuration. Looking back now, the lack of sound quality probably had more to with my cheap amp at the time. This guitar played well and I wish I had it now for that humbucker sound.
Worst mistakes in my life:
Needed money for books so I sold a '64 Precision bass--man, I just scream evertime I think about that.
Thought that wattage equaled great amp so I sold a Fended Band Master head and 2x12 cabinet. It was maybe 25 watts--but it was an all-tube amp. Totally clean and the sound made most amps sound sad next to it. But, hell, I was sixteen and had to try to louder than my lead player. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Now that tube amps are the holy grail--well I wish I knew then...
Peace, Jim
[This message has been edited by Jim Marquard (edited 12-09-1999).]
Acoustics:
Framous? 12 string--that was nice but I traded it in when I bought a used Ovation 6.
Ovation 6 string acoustic/electric--still have this one. In fact it is my only acoustic. This is an early 70's model based on the literature that came with it.
Used to have a Celebrity 12 string which I pawned when bills got tight.
Electrics:
Yamaha Bass, 90's J/P style. I use this when a record my songs. I have gigged as a bass player for two bands but I hate playing and trying to sing at the same time. Its easier to chew gum and walk on my hands. Not much of a bass player.
Late 80's Fender Japanese-made Strat. This puppy is the best playing electric I have ever owned. It is my main guitar. I eventually got rid of those noisy pickups and replaced them with Lace Sensor--Red-White (silver)-Blue from Bridge to neck. I love this guitar and did all the pickup work myself. My Pride and Joy.
'95 Fender Custom Tele--black with pearloid binding and gold hardware. It catches your eyes immediately and plays darn well. Again, a Japanese made guitar. I will be replacing the pickups soon with the vintage noiseless Fender recent came out with. I use this alot for doubling leads with the strat and soft-chorused rhythm work. Smooth is the word though that bridge pickup is as icy as ever.
Used to have an Electra-Westone which was a decent guitar but not much bite. H-S-H pickup configuration. Looking back now, the lack of sound quality probably had more to with my cheap amp at the time. This guitar played well and I wish I had it now for that humbucker sound.
Worst mistakes in my life:
Needed money for books so I sold a '64 Precision bass--man, I just scream evertime I think about that.
Thought that wattage equaled great amp so I sold a Fended Band Master head and 2x12 cabinet. It was maybe 25 watts--but it was an all-tube amp. Totally clean and the sound made most amps sound sad next to it. But, hell, I was sixteen and had to try to louder than my lead player. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Now that tube amps are the holy grail--well I wish I knew then...
Peace, Jim
[This message has been edited by Jim Marquard (edited 12-09-1999).]