iansmitchell Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Not mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-FlameKat-Guitar_W0QQitemZ200242576132QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200242576132&_trkparms=72%3A552%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318 I just found out about the flamekats a few days ago. Damn those are cool. Minihums, DICE inlays, dice knobs? FLAME PAINTED? It's so cool... Anyway, if I had the dough I'd buy it, don't, so I'm showing it to you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The FlameKat was the first of the Kat series, followed by the AlleyKat and the WildKat. I guess the FlameKat was a little too 'nichy' for the mainstream... but I bet Brian Setzer creamed his jeans when he saw it the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 They make good cakes. Happy Birthday to anyone having a birthday this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRizZ Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 What a horrible guitar! I can't imagine anyone over 12 who thinks that sort of thing looks cool! It has zero class to say the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It's a rock-a-billy thing. Then you get the car to match. I've said it before - for every seat, there is an ***. If it's for sale, someone will buy it. I can see it on stage to bring out for a song or two, but not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRizZ Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It's a rock-a-billy thing. Then you get the car to match. I've said it before - for every seat' date=' there is an ***. If it's for sale, someone will buy it. I can see it on stage to bring out for a song or two, but not much else.[/quote'] I agree - you'd have to be an *** to buy that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Different strokes for different folks, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I agree - you'd have to be an *** to buy that! that's not what I meant#-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRizZ Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Different strokes for different folks' date=' dude.[/quote'] Yeah, I'm only joking, but I do find that guitar pretty repellent. I think it's those dice knobs that tips it over the edge from eyesore to nightmare! But as Sheryl Crowe once sang "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Look at it this way - there is a limited market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Killmore Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It has zero class to say the least! Yeah, and Rock n' Roll has always been all about class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yeah' date=' and Rock n' Roll has always been all about class. [/quote'] Touche' !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 If I had a FlameKat I'd probably replace all the dice with standard knobs and switch tip; even if only to make sure that the dice never got broken or lost. It's true that the dice are a little 'over the top' for most of us but you can be sure I'd hang on to them just in case I ever wanted to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRizZ Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yeah' date=' and Rock n' Roll has always been all about class. [/quote'] Nope rock and roll isn't all about class - I just said that guitar didn't have any class. But that looks more like a Guitar Hero controller than a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 I'd not just practice at home with it(depending on how it feels, of course) but bring that onstage and it'd look great. And really, I get tired of everything standard sometimes, y'know? The dice knobs are a bit over the top, but I liek the inlays. I'd have to attach a pair of fuzzy dice to the end of my capo to match. 'tis a cool guitar if you ask me. Maybe it's better for some genres that are a little mocking (like ska). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hey, I got so caught up in the discussion I lost sight of the fact Iansmitchell likes it and that demonstrates that every guitar should have a home and no guitar should go to bed hungry. I have no clue what I'm saying, just blah, blah, blahing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmidnight Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Well, it is an Epi original for sure and someone in a rock-a-billy band would love it..along with their big long Caddy with the tall tail fins:-" Capt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmidnight Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I'd not just practice at home with it(depending on how it feels' date=' of course) but bring that onstage and it'd look great.And really, I get tired of everything standard sometimes, y'know? The dice knobs are a bit over the top, but I liek the inlays. I'd have to attach a pair of fuzzy dice to the end of my capo to match. 'tis a cool guitar if you ask me. Maybe it's better for some genres that are a little mocking (like ska).[/quote'] with a zebra or leopard skin strap...no wait a snake skin or gator strap maybe..lol Capt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 with a zebra or leopard skin strap...no wait a snake skin or gator strap maybe..lol Capt Now taht you say that... If they made zebra minibuckers, those would fit in on this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 with a zebra or leopard skin strap...no wait a snake skin or gator strap maybe..lol Capt and matching shirt Edit: and http://www.rockabilly-rules.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 If a guy playing rockabilly ACTUALLY caught fire(from all the grease in his hair), that'd be hilarious because noboy'd bother to put him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Isn't there a video, or concert where one of the Bee Gee's is using a Flamekat?! LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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