RRIDER Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 So, what ever happened to clocks? You know, those things on the wall that told the time. Havn't seen one in quite a while. How about this clock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The Steelers and Ravens are huge division rivals and I'm from pittsburgh My in-laws live outside Baltimore and absolutely loathe the Ravens (Ray Lewis and their franchise history, Browns?) ...they too are Steelers fans (father-in-law born/raised there). I'm 70 miles south of Pitt myself. Good game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Is this lust worthy? Look at my top, my curves and my mate - a 1963 Gibson Skylark in primo shape. That has gotta be one of the most beautiful "plain-tops" I've ever seen. It's the furthest thing from "plain"! -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampash Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 My loaner for the week while I'm out of town. 68 RI Heritage Burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Another one just dropped in my lap. 03 R7 With a Braz board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar dog Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 this is one of my favorite pictures - my Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 My fav guitar from my small collection! [flapper] Gibson 1960 reissue by imagesliveon, on Flickr Regards Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Nice snap, Flight! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 My Project Gold top, real gold leaf top. Used to be a worn brown studio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 1987 Alembic 5-String Spoiler. Isn't she purdy? Just feast your eyes upon that quilted maple top. Stunning Spoiler if I do say so myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenGtrGrl Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Gretsch Double Annie I had one of those. They're pretty cool! Does yours have the trestle bracing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well if you want to feast your eyes on a hot top try this on for size.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenGtrGrl Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 My electrics: 2011 ES-137C A cheap solution to my Jaguar Jones (I've had 5 of them over the past 23 years) - 2012 Squire Vintage Modified Jaguar 2011 Esquire 2006 Ric 360 (after owning 3 Rics over the past 18 years, I've realized that they're under my skin) I'm debating using some of my income tax refund to get another Reverend Club King, to replace this one that I so foolishly sold back in 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Very nice selection of guits you got there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Nicest photo I've taken of it thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well if you want to feast your eyes on a hot top try this on for size.... Very nice top, Dave. You know what they say about those southern California girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 2011 Esquire This is awesome. I love Esquires. One (probably dumb question) though... Why is there a pickup selector switch if there's just 1 pickup? Is it like a kill switch or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well if you want to feast your eyes on a hot top try this on for size.... Thats gorgeous Dave. I haven't seen that one before. Have I been asleep or is it a new acquisition? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenGtrGrl Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Very nice selection of guits you got there... Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Very nice top, Dave. You know what they say about those southern California girls. Especially Au natural Cman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenGtrGrl Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 This is awesome. I love Esquires. One (probably dumb question) though... Why is there a pickup selector switch if there's just 1 pickup? Is it like a kill switch or something? Yep, she's quite the snarler - especially since I put the Don Mare Twangzilla in her (Broadcaster based pickup, but wound a bit more - 11K ohms DC resistance). As for the selector switch, no it's not a kill switch. Basically it works in this way: Bridge Position/Position 1 - the tone control is bypassed, and the pickup's output goes straight to the volume control. This gives the guitar more output/a hotter sound, but without the tone control in the circuit, it sounds a bit brighter than your typical Tele bridge pickup. Middle Position/Position 2 - the tone control is engaged. There's a bit less output, but it's not as bright sounding. The sound is pretty much like a regular Tele bridge pickup. Neck Position/Position 3 - the tone control is bypassed, but the signal is run through a capacitor (like a Gretsch guitar's mud switch). The tone is sort of muffled and muddy sounding. This tonal switch feature is a holdover from the 1950 Esquires, 1950 Broadcasters, and 1951 Nocasters. Back then, it served to create a sort of muffled, thuddy, faux bass sound for guitarists to play bass lines, in those pre-Precision Bass days. Most players can't stand the sound (it's a very muffled tone), and as a result, seldom use this switch position, or else they change the capacitor to a different value, to give a sort of cocked wah tone to the guitar. Like I said, she's a fun guitar to play - especially since I put a beefier pickup in (I didn't want country twang). Oh yeah, since she doesn't have a neck pickup, she doesn't have the neck pickup's magnetic field, affecting the motion of the strings while they're vibrating. So, she rings a bit more than any Tele I've ever had. It's kind of like the difference between a Les Paul Jr., and a Les Paul Special (played throught the bridge pickup only) sound-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 This is awesome. I love Esquires. One (probably dumb question) though... Why is there a pickup selector switch if there's just 1 pickup? Is it like a kill switch or something? Different tones placed in each position. I made a thread on it like a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Yep, she's quite the snarler - especially since I put the Don Mare Twangzilla in her (Broadcaster based pickup, but wound a bit more - 11K ohms DC resistance). Neck Position/Position 3 - the tone control is bypassed, but the signal is run through a capacitor (like a Gretsch guitar's mud switch). The tone is sort of muffled and muddy sounding. This tonal switch feature is a holdover from the 1950 Esquires, 1950 Broadcasters, and 1951 Nocasters. Back then, it served to create a sort of muffled, thuddy, faux bass sound for guitarists to play bass lines, in those pre-Precision Bass days. Most players can't stand the sound (it's a very muffled tone), and as a result, seldom use this switch position, or else they change the capacitor to a different value, to give a sort of cocked wah tone to the guitar. Like I said, she's a fun guitar to play - especially since I put a beefier pickup in (I didn't want country twang). Don Mare makes some good pups. It sounds like your bridge pickup is a lot like mine on the '52 Anniversary Telecaster I have pictured above. It has a hot custom shop broadcaster pup in it. The neck pickup though is much like the rolled off tone you mention. Infact, Fender deliberately did that. So I have a regular neck tone in the middle position and then the muffled faux bass sound in the front position. Fender did include the right capacitor and the schematics on how to solder it in if I want to change anything. I just haven't felt the need yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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