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I would.. Without some kind of Documentation as to it’s authenticity you don’t know what you’re getting. Before I plunk down $2500.00 I’d want some kind of proof.. You can buy some pretty nice New Guitars for $2500.00 & know what you’re getting.. This is an age of Knockoff Copies which can be be had for a few hundred Bucks…

I think we can have both.. Some Re-Mixes are great, some aren’t.. Just like some of the Records sounded great & some didn’t.. Stereo Mixes in the 60’s were hit & miss.. Particularly on Beatles Records.. Some are unlistenable.. I prefer the Mono versions.. Which could also be Re-Mixed.. Some of the Mono stuff is better left Mono… I'm sure the old Tapes are Bounced to Pro Tools or Logic. Then Re-Mixed with the best Outboard Gear & Software.. The results can be amazing depending who’s Mixing & the end Goal…

If Dylan can’t or doesn’t want to give a great performance why not retire.. That said, his live performance, unlike many Artists, never equaled his Records IMO…

They’ve been doing it for a while & may be another way for Musicians to move their Gear on to others..

I've got about 10 Guitars & 3-4 Amps I seldom use.. I should sell them.. If I did I'd be able to pay Cash for a $12K-$15k Guitar, (maybe more), or a couple really nice Guitars.. A J-200 is definitely on the list.. Or I'd love a Gibson Vintage Sunburst Reverse Firebird VII!

A new high line Gibson Les Paul Std. in 1968 was about $500.00.. Now they’re about 10 times that.. The used Les Paul I bought in 1969 for $75.00 today is worth $ Thousands.. The used 1959 Gibson ES345 I bought for $200.00 way back in the 70’s is now worth about $25,000.00.. Just because someone can profit from the Appreciation of something they own doesn’t mean they’re a rip off.. The value of things changes.. Someone who paid $500.00 for a Guitar 5 years ago who can sell it for $800.00 now because of Supply & Demand or Inflation or because prices of Guitars have gone up is exactly the same thing….

Same principle.. If you look around just about everything has gone up in price.. A lot of things have doubled, or more, in the past 3 years.. Just because you paid X for something, whenever, there's no guarantee that it's value can go up or down in the future... Point being Something is worth what someone is willing to pay... Like it or not... It just is... There's a market for everything. We may not like it but that's the way it is....

Prices these guys are asking is a Rip Off etc.. So that’s like saying a beautiful mint original 1963 Corvette Split Window Sting Ray shouldn’t be worth more than it cost New? That’s Nonsense! Value is determined by the market & what someone is willing to pay.. Just because “One” can’t afford it doesn’t mean the rest of the World needs to change… Again, Nonsense!

I have Giles Pepper & Abbey Road Collections… LIB wasn’t my favorite Album so I haven’t added that as yet.. But will get Revolver.. Rubber Soul too when he gets to that one… As far as Alternate Takes many had no mistakes.. It’s just there was that one Take that had more magic which is why it was chose as “The Take”…

Very nice! Congrats!

I have my original LP I bought in the 60’s… I have Casettes too. The 8 Tracks unraveled! Plus, a few different Remasters on CD’s.. I can hear major differences on all the different versions.. I think most people just hear the Songs & are good with whatever.. MP3’s & their Car Radios & CD Player.. Which is fine.. Whether it’s a blessing or a curse I’m a Studio Engr. & do a lot of Mixing & Mastering With the Equipment I use I can hear things most people don’t & in some cases can’t hear… If a Mix isn’t good it really affects my interest in listening to a Song.. A lot of the Mixes from that transitional period from the 60’s & early 70’s Mono to Stereo suffer poor Stereo Mixes. Which is too bad as it really distracts the listening enjoyment of even great Songs…. I’m glad some of these really great Iconic Works are being Re-mixed & Re-Mastered so we can hear how great they really can sound!

Not sure what happened to my above post? If anyone knows how to fix it, be my guest.. As for the new “Revolver” I’m in… One of the greatest Albums of all time.. Back then the Stereo Mixes could be hit & miss.. Most of the time they were a miss… Drums & Bass on Right side. Guitars & Vocals on the Left side.. Or any combination you can think of.. They didn’t sound like a real Performance.. That said, they were evolving from Mono & trying to figure out how to do Stereo Mixes… They've got it down now… I look forward to hearing this one….

When Variety spoke with Martin in the fall of 2021 about the prospects of doing remixes for the pre-’67 albums, he made it sound like he thought the moment was nigh to tackle them, although he said he wasn’t yet underway on work on any of them. “I think we have to do it,” Martin said at the time. “If you take something like ‘Taxman’ from ‘Revolver’ [a track often cited for its bizarre stereo separation], ‘Taxman’ is guitar, bass and drums on one track, and vocals and a sort of shaking and guitar solo (on the right). And it sounds good; they’re amazing recordings, and amazing mixes. You know, we have to look into what technology we can do to make things de-mixed and all this kind of stuff, which I’m looking into. So I’m looking for the technology to do it with, to do something really innovative with ‘Rubber Soul’ and ‘Revolver,’ as opposed to just a remastering job, because it’s been remastered already. So I think we will. I think we also will look at outtakes as well.”He added then, “I think we’re getting there with technology. I think we are. I’m not doing it at the moment, though, I can tell you that much. But hopefully. So, yeah — watch this space.” S I still have my original LP’s of both I bought in the 60’s.. Of course many other versions too.. Cassettes, multiple remasters on CD’s… LOL! I still favor The Beatles in Mono Collection on CD.. I think that entire Collection is a Masterpiece! Lucky I still have my original LP’s of both I bought in the 60’s.. Of course many other versions too.. Cassettes, multiple remasters on CD’s… LOL!I still favor The Beatles in Mono Collection on CD.. I think that entire Collection is a Masterpiece!Lucky

A good Gibson Std J-45 sounds as good as that ‘42.. I’ve played many that do... I’m sure many guys here have Std J-45’s that do.. IMO, there are many better Guitar choices if you want to step up to $4300.00 US or $6300 CA..

A Std J-45 is an excellent Guitar & sounds great! I’d be hard pressed to pay $4299.00 US for that 1942 issue.. I’d have to get a Hummingbird with L.R. Baggs VTC for $3999.00…. Or, Don’t hate me but for that kind of money I’d have to buy a Guild D-55E or Guild D-512E.. Which are amazing Great Guitars! Or an Electric Gretsch G-6136T-59GE Vintage Select for $3999.00….. Classic White Falcon! It doesn't get any better!!! You've reached the Pinnacle!

I’m not an SG expert but seems like most of the ones I’ve seen with Coil Splitting are Epiphones? I could be wrong?

LMAO!!!!

I’ve sent 3 Gibsons to Gibson for Warranty Repairs over the years.. They did take time but always did an excellent job.. 1. Gibson Bozeman Masterbilt J-160E, It’s been so long I forgot why I sent it in? But, it came back better than New & Perfect. I play it more than all my Acoustics. Including my Martins.. 2. Epiphone 50th Anniv Ltd Edition 1961 Casino with Tremotone. The Tremotone made a rattling noise that couldn’t be repaired. They sent me an exact replacement which was perfect.. 3. Gibson Memphis Blacktop ES Les Paul with Bigsby. The Headstock had a 7th hole drilled into it & a repair had been done. But it was a visible repair.. I couldn’t do an exchange with Sweetwater as they were Ltd. Editions & were Sold Out. Somehow Gibson had 1 more & sent it to me. It was also perfect..

There was very little story, lots of Heads lobbed off, lots of Orgies & Arse Humpin.. Not much substance.. It could’ve been way better…

I hope so.. I’ve got about 8-10 Guitars I should sell & a few Amps.. We’ll see..

It is indeed.. In addition to the LP I mentioned in the previous Post I have a 2013 Gibson ES-335 with ‘57 Pickups.. They have a great Sound as well. A bit more pronounced but in a really good way.. I also have a 2014-2015 Gibson Memphis Blacktop ES Les Paul with Bigsby that has MHS Pickups.. Really great sounding Pickups as well.. Though different.. Somewhere in between the other 2 Guitars.. Pretty close to the PAF Humbuckers in my old 1959 ES345 which were the best sounding Pickups I’ve ever heard.

I’ve known him for several years, he’s a good friend. He does all my work & I refer him everyone I know.. Yes, I will pay him a fee… I’d have to pay Reverb, EBay etc.. This will be a whole lot easier.. I’ll show by Appointment.. Customer can try out & inspect.. They can Buy & pay Cash, or don’t.. No Websites, Shipping, Boxing & all the other hassle… Not to mention those guys who want to return & get full refunds.. Warranted or not… I’d rather avoid that altogether with face to face dealings….

I want to bypass the whole hassle!!! Wait til you read what's happening with Fed Ex!! I'm trying to set up an arrangement with the Owner & Friend of a fairly large Guitar & Amp Repair Shop in my Area where I can advertise on Craigslist & the interested Party can meet me by appointment at the Shop.. If they like it hand me Cash & Adios!! If not no big Deal...

Thank you

The Beach Boys were definitely Car Guys! Dennis Wilson owned Ferrari’s & I’ve read he owned the Chevy 409 that you hear revving in “The Beach Boys” song “409”.. Also the famous “Fun Fun Fun” 55 T Bird https://www.starcarstn.com/cars/ford-thunderbird/