AustinNoName Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 It's taken its time, but I finally have my Gibson - late last week I did the deal on an '08 J45 MC. Flipping heck (that means WOW before I create any further language threads -sorry again!!), I love the hog. Was thinking I was more a RW'er to start with, but once I and her warm up, its love. I've played a fair few of them now, but still the versatility amazes me -and that fact that even I can sound above average on it is great!! Jinder - I think you'd recognise it as Gav's... I would put pics up, but I'm afraid it is exactly what it says on the tin!! But most importantly, she's mine... Sorry for the new thread, but I thought now that I have one, I can officially be here [-X/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I know what you mean about being a RW guy!! I never had a desire to even own a mahogany guitar, until I met my J-45!! Now I'm not even sure if I like RW anymore? Congrats on a wonderful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congrats' and welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 "love the hog" Uh-hm. Something about that crisp clarity and top sparkle. Twice Ive fallen for rw dreads, only to find they were staying in their cases while a Gibby was getting the playing time. Live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congrats Austin. You know the drill by now - pictures. Plenty of them and no excuses. GillianGirl had a tradition of asking which song you first played on your new Gibson so do tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geelinus Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Congrats on a splendid guitar! May you enjoy it for many decades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscott4079 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Lovely guitar, congratulations! However, I'm not happy with the name "Gibson Owners Club" - doesn't make a very interesting acronym. I propose "Gibson Order of Owners & Friends, or GOOF for short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinNoName Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Am more than happy to be a GOOF. In fact, if anyone can find an acronym for GEEK, that would be great -as I certainly fulfil the criterium! Albert - I will sort some pics out! In reference to my first song, may I "set the scene".... I have only been playing for a couple of years, so my abilities are far less than many of you here (but it's why I LIKE it here - there is no elitism), and I also am a bit of a beater/strummer rather than picker, and mainly "pop/rock" (I hae pigeon-holing), so forgive me if they are a little off the cuff than what is often referenced here - so my first songs, in homage to GillianGirl, are below: Jason Mraz - The Remedy (Purely because I start a barre Gminor, and it just went that way!) Simon and Garfunkel - Only living boy in new york Oasis -Don't look back in Anger The Jam - That's entertainment And my least proud moment - I'm not sure our transatlantic friends would have heard of it, but I doubt the UK folk will approve either: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody! (search for it on youtube... if you dare!) I know. I'm sorry - it is sinful.......... Can I explain?! A christmas gathering, a singsong, some Ringwood Ale. I know it doesn't justify such sacriledge, I can't believe it's one of the first songs I played on my J45.. .shocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 that is one great J45. One of the best I have ever played, in fact. Congrats Austin! You may have spotted your guitar onstage at our Royal Albert gig you came to, I know Gav used it there. He was mad to sell it, but I'm glad it went to a good home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Guy Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hi Austin, I see you live in God's fair city! I am close by, just outside Romsey. Maybe we should let our J-45s meet? Mine's a 2005 lefty. I tend to play my custom Moon more these days but my J-45 is a wonderful all-rounder. i also (try to) play S&G & a couple of Oasis numbers, plus loads of Eagles, Beatles, REM etc. Recently I've been exploring the wierd & wonderful world of Bluegrass & would love to find a like-minded masochist! This is me with my trusty J-45.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt the Cat Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hey Austin Firstly congrats etc from another UKer, (we're all coming out of the woodwork now). Secondly, I've just been working out and rehearsing that very Slade song in readiness for a performance on local radio tonight, however my weapon of choice for that song is an Epi Hummingbird. Still don't know if it makes it ok though!! Play whatever you like dammit, I might even be playing Wham's Last Christmas and the latest Take That tune aswell!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm thinking you'll find, Austin, that having a really great instrument will cause your musical skill to grow by leaps & bounds. Enjoy the ride, don't worry about the desination !! G'luck. jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Like your initial songs alot. As for Slade, I never get tired of hearing it. A darn sight better than the XFactor garbage!! Jeff Buckley for No1!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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