awel Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I had a show last Friday and it was the first live for this 335. ... and it didn't exactly went as expected First of all, the band missed a bit of precision, normal as the drummer went for 1 month in Australia, so no rehearsal at all for one full month and a live as soon as he went back Then the 335, the sound is amazing, the perfect blues rock machine, it sings, it growls, love it but is it me or it takes some time to get used to the size and position of the guitar, I missed some notes because my right hand could not find his normal position so much that after 6 songs, I switched back to my Tele. For the second set I picked again the 335 and it was way better, I kept it for the whole second set Then the bad thing, a technical staff guy hit it with a metal ladder, first I didn't see anything but yesterday when I cleaned it there is a ding on the neck around the 5th fret near to the top binding I hate this, because now it seems I am only seeing that, I have my focus on this This was the story of my 335 first live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 First "ding" is the worst, as it is with a new car. But, if you play out, and often, there will be other's, no doubt. No matter how careful you are. They're just "love bumps," and acquiring a bit of Mojo, along the way! Still, I know exactly how you feel. But, they're made to be played, and played hard! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 That sounds like a pretty whole experience for a first gig for a guitar. I think first ding being from first gig to be a PERFECT testimonial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awel Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 First "ding" is the worst, as it is with a new car. But, if you play out, and often, there will be other's, no doubt. No matter how careful you are. They're just "love bumps," and acquiring a bit of Mojo, along the way! Still, I know exactly how you feel. But, they're made to be played, and played hard! CB Thanks so I am not the only one that goes mad about the first ding Funny thing is, but it is my humble opinion, I don't care about dings and scratch on a Fender almost like they're made for that but about my Gibson it is something else, something like, for the ones who remember, scratching 'Eleanore' the GT-500 67 Mustang in '60s Chrono' movie. like you damaged some divinity's stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awel Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 That sounds like a pretty whole experience for a first gig for a guitar. I think first ding being from first gig to be a PERFECT testimonial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 excellent! You'll get used to it soon enough but this: Then the bad thing, a technical staff guy hit it with a metal ladder, this is why I would never bring a loaded gun to a gig, cuz I would be in serious trouble with the courts right now.. and no, you are not alone, we all lament these sort of things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 You cant gig & keep instruments pristine. That's why I wouldn't buy something like a Custom Shop, because I would be too nervous to gig it, and a guitar you don't gig is bit like buying a car you keep locked in the garage. IMO there's ultimately no point to it. Learn not to begrudge that ding. You can you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Heck, I don't play gigs and got some dings on my home guitars. My 12 string dropped once and got one. Ticked me off, then way later on I found the neck to be bent and twisted. Still under warranty so I took it back and they just replaced it with a brand new guitar. No more ding, Lol but that's why I keep my Gold Top in its case and treat her like a new born Baby! Like the saying goes and to be nice: "Poop Happens" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I agree with all the sentiments above. My 1954 Strat-re-issue has taken a beating. the first was a chip in the paint, and it was when I sat down at my desk to change recording settings. It was tough to take, but now after a few years of playing it has many more and it seems to have given it a lot of character. Now my latest , my studio, I treat it like the proverbial baby. If and when it gets the first ding, I will be totally bummed. But I realize that the only way that happens is if you never take them out of the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 it's hard to avoid the battle scars, especially when your gigging. I had an SM58 hit the top of my pristine 2006 Taylor GS... the bedlam that created was epic, it hurts to look at it, like a hideous scar on the face of a beautiful lady, but she still sounds and plays like always. if I angst over this and repair it, my luck would be that something else happens within a few weeks of paying the bill for the repair.... so screw it, it's there and there's nothing I can do.. sh-- happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 You cant gig & keep instruments pristine. And THAT is just the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Of course, you can always buy a used guitar that already has a few dings to gig with, and keep your pristine ones at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 hit it with a ladder what is this pro wrestling! I am a bit crazy when it comes to imperections if I caused them, if it came in "used" I am less likely to care for some reason. I have a 2004 Strat that is has got some good knicks I got used and I don't even think about it.Overall though, it will be fine. It shouldn't make the guitar sound worse right?! Just annoying from a superficial standpoint. IT is still a 335 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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