Brian Krashpad Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 So, I actually got a guitar earlier this last week, on Thursday. I've been so busy I didn't have a chance to post anywhere but a couple pics to Instagram/Facebook. An online bud over at the Mark Wein Guitar Lessons forums said there that he was thinking about selling his Les Paul Special to get a Yamaha. So we PM'd and he ended up selling it to me. He was great to work with, even when our pre-scheduled vacations and cross-country mailing of payment from me in FL to him in San Diego didn't perfectly sync up. The guitar is beautiful and was in great shape. Seller packed it very well, though UPS managed to ding up the box quite ironically. I've been wanting a TV Yellow Les Paul Special Doublecut for ages, but they're a little hard to find, and I'm not comfortable sending strangers the amount of money they run for. Seller, though we haven't met in real life, I did not consider a "stranger" in the least, however, so it seems pretty karmic that he would be selling a guitar I figured I would never own. So anyway, here she is. I'ma call her Johnny, in honor of the late great Mr. Thunders (even though he played a doublecut TVY Junior, and occasionally a singlecut TVY Special). And yes Johnny can be a grrl name too. The case was beautiful. "Was" being the operative word. I know, I'm a terrible person. But it's a thing with me. It actually serves a useful purpose. In the scene I play in, there are anywhere from 3 to 5 bands/acts playing on a given bill. Meaning that there could easily be 20 or 30 guitar cases floating around over the course of an evening. Or afternoon. But I can always tell mine at a glance. I sold a guitar the next day. But that's another post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnR Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Nice looking guitar, how old is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Krashpad Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Nice looking guitar, how old is she? Thanks! 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Great guitar!... and I love how you've adorned the case—you're my kind'a guitarist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Congratulations! She's a beauty and I'm happy you finally got the guitar you wanted. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I've been wanting a TV Yellow Les Paul Special Doublecut for ages.... I can see why. Great looking guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Awesome! Congratulations and HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 cool guitar, but johnny is a male name. not that there's anything wrong with having a male name for your guitar. also, i like the stickers. some folks don't, but i think it's cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I read though your post 3 times utterly bewildered until realising the last sentence read I sold a guitar the next day. and not "I sold the guitar the next day". Congrats on the DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Very Sweet! Those DC TV Specials have always been really attractive to my way of thinking. As a matter of interest how is the neck profile - '50s or '60s? Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Krashpad Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 I read though your post 3 times utterly bewildered until realising the last sentence read and not "I sold the guitar the next day". Congrats on the DC. Thanks, haha, no, she's staying! I sold a cheapie Les Paul Junior: Obviously, the proceeds didn't pay for the Special, but every little bit helps. I'ma sell me another one also. I arguably have too many guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I arguably have too many guitars. Well, you'll get no argument from me Brian. I think I've got too many but I'm nowhere close to 24 + 4 basses! Tell me, do you change all the strings on them at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Congrats on your nice catch, belated HNGD! TV Yellow is a great colour, even greater when considering its history ... I arguably have too many guitars. You can't say that. If I agreed, I would be a hypocrit. ... Meaning that there could easily be 20 or 30 guitar cases floating around over the course of an evening. Or afternoon. But I can always tell mine at a glance. ... I can absolutely relate to it. Many moons ago I also used lots of stickers for making my guitar cases unique. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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