Guitars of ER

[twaddle]

Oh, those silent guitars are fun. I'm currently ripping off the design for a "modular" guitar. Basically interchangeable pickups + bolt-on neck + those Yamaha-style wings.

 

[Bagabonz]

Koa!

I love Koa!
Goodall Royal Hawaiian
Custom Special
Asher Ultra T

 

[ERD50]

Per this article:

"Studies have proven that the finger movements and exercise related to playing can actually help arthritis sufferers. In fact, arthritis sufferers who began to play an instrument improved the dexterity and strength in their fingers and other muscles. Instead of stopping, practice for shorter periods of time and be sure to stretch and warm-up every time you pick up your instrument."


https://makingmusicmag.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-arthritis-in-musicians/

I try to play some piano/keyboards or guitar/bass every day to maintain my dexterity.

I've watched some of the youtube videos of Les Paul playing at his club in his last years, and I think he suffered from arthritis by then (talked about in this link). Seems he could still play a fast and complex run, but it would be short, and then he'd play something less demanding for a while. He had to pace himself.

Although I barely play guitar (I can play keyboards a bit), I'm enjoying seeing what you are sharing. I don't think non-musicians can appreciate just how intimate one can be with an instrument. You come to learn every strength and weakness and quirk, and embrace them all.

-ERD50

 

[Bagabonz]

Kramer bass

I had one of those basses back in the day...
This was 1982. The band was Pacific Brass and Electric

 

[someday soon]

Anyone still actively gigging here?
I never played in a working band until a surprisingly late start in my mid 40s.
We worked it pretty hard as local musicians with day jobs ( 50+ gigs per year ) for about a decade. The band dissolved a few years ago, and I was actually kinda glad to return to a more normal life!
But anyway...just curious if anyone's out there playing covers/originals or whatever for an audience now and then these days?

 

[Music Lover]

Anyone still actively gigging here?
I never played in a working band until a surprisingly late start in my mid 40s.
We worked it pretty hard as local musicians with day jobs ( 50+ gigs per year ) for about a decade. The band dissolved a few years ago, and I was actually kinda glad to return to a more normal life!
But anyway...just curious if anyone's out there playing covers/originals or whatever for an audience now and then these days?

I average a dozen gigs a year, gigged 19 times in 2019, none in 2020

I was in 3 gigging bands for a short while a few years ago but there was too much scheduling conflict. These were hobby/weekend bands not full time working musicians. I'm currently in 2 gigging bands plus one jam band. One of the bands does have about 10 original songs but they are rarely played at gigs...we might sneak one in occasionally but 98% of what we play is covers.

The jam band doesn't gig other than an outdoor party in summer. Too much of our set list wouldn't cut it because it's mostly obscure deep cuts that no one's heard before. We have a core group of 4 people and a few occasional guests, all of them great musicians. The best part of the summer event is the acoustic singalong. We've had as many as 7 people playing acoustic guitars and a few more adding vocals around the firepit.

 

[Vinnygret]

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

I have several (because time + money + obsession + tone!!11!)

I've only built a few instruments. Last one was a Martin OM clone a couple years ago. (Sorry for auto-rotation. Any easy solutions to that?)

Wait. You BUILT that guitar? Wow. I'm otherwise speechless.

 

[mcbraemer]

Hi folks!
My favorite thread in a while
Black acoustic is an inexpensive Fender Catalina from Korea.
Cutaway is a Taylor 355-CE 12-string acoustic-electric
Red solid body is a rare Guild S200 Thunderbird. Has a built in kickstand.
Two on the wall are pure decorative items but they play

The Guild is one of only a few known remaining intact. Seems the kickstand props up the guitar to stand precariously on its own. Once it falls backwards the headstock breaks off from the neck, and most of the 200 or so made in the mid 60s are either repaired or trashed. This one I bought from a friend years ago it still all original parts. A Thunderbird like this is on a wall in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as part of the Muddy Waters exhibit.

All 3 play great for me, and these are what I have retained with me since first picking up my first guitar in 1963, after hearing my first Beatles record on the radio, and wanting to play like them ever since (still cannot, dang it)!!!

 

[SpinDoctorTX]

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

I have several (because time + money + obsession + tone!!11!)

I've only built a few instruments. Last one was a Martin OM clone a couple years ago. (Sorry for auto-rotation. Any easy solutions to that?)

Fantastic work!

 

[Finance Dave]

I know virtually nothing about guitars, but as a hobbyist woodworker I know about a guy named Grit Laskin. He teaches occasionally at the woodworking school I sometimes attend (for other things, not luthier school lol). For those who want to see his ebony inlays on guitars, check out his gallery.

https://williamlaskin.com/gallery/

And if you're interested in the school I mention, it's www.marcadams.com and is in central Indiana.

 

[Breedlove]

Building a Frankenstein guitar , buying a cheap Glarry Tele copy Guitar Fetish super hot classic pickups and a bigsby. I will rework the neck of the Glarry but for 100.00 for the guitar and another 100.00 for parts this guitar will be special.

 

[BoodaGazelle]

I have a 1978 Alvarez Yairi DY57. Call me prejudiced, but I think it sounds as good as any Martin I have heard. I just forgot to buy the talent to go with it!

 

[target2019]

Yes, for some reason I want Koa when I see a picture of a guitar with Koa.

I have some interesting instruments, and one hand-made work I've been dragging along for about 40 years.

Now where is that late 40's Martin? I know it's here somewhere.

This shot is guitar history since the 50's. I did not make any of the guitars (subject of the thread).
1. Bottom left is a Martin 00-18 Sunburst dated 1948. Purchased used by my father.
2. Bottom center is a piece I made from trash-picked wood around 1980.
3. Bottom right was made by DiGiorgio (Classico No. 28) in Brazil 1972
4. Middle right is a Yamaha GC-10D handmade guitar from 1970's.
5. Middle center is son's first guitar, taken to college, and subjected to some wild parties I imagine. He re-arranged and mounted pieces, and gave to me when he graduated.
6. Middle left is a Yamaha acousti-electric CGX-171CC from year 2000 plus or minus a few years.
7. Top right is a Carlo Robelli beater purchased from Sam Ash in the 2000's.

 

[target2019]

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

I have several (because time + money + obsession + tone!!11!)

I've only built a few instruments. Last one was a Martin OM clone a couple years ago. (Sorry for auto-rotation. Any easy solutions to that?)

Thanks for starting the thread.

I think auto-rotation is a function somewhere in the phone.

I keep Irfanview handy, like in my shortcuts and on the taskbar. I use it to crop, rotate, downsize, sharpen, and make a JPEG without further downsampling.

 

[twaddle]

Love that 00-18, and that sunburst has to be rare. It was mostly a Gibson thing back then I think.

Building a Frankenstein guitar , buying a cheap Glarry Tele copy Guitar Fetish super hot classic pickups and a bigsby. I will rework the neck of the Glarry but for 100.00 for the guitar and another 100.00 for parts this guitar will be special.

My favorite source for MIC guitars to modify is Rondo Music, and your post made me look. There's a cool thinline ash strat (their SX Hawk model) that I'm now pondering....

 

[kitesurfer2]

4 Taylors and one Emerald....