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by NickintheStates
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: My 3 Guitars That I Play the Most
Replies: 13
Views: 1385

Re: My 3 Guitars That I Play the Most

Those look great. I think I'm the opposite - always embracing change. I keep playing different guitars every day because that seems to keep it interesting for me. It's kinda like a NGD when I grab a guitar I haven't played in weeks or so. I hear you there. I had been doing that for a while myself, ...
by NickintheStates
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: My 3 Guitars That I Play the Most
Replies: 13
Views: 1385

Re: My 3 Guitars That I Play the Most

Also, in the three years since my huge ass head photo on the side, most that that brown has gone grey (in the beard) or left he building (up top). Aging... it's a peach. Here are a few more shots of my current threesome: IMG_3976.jpeg IMG_3977.jpeg IMG_3978.jpeg IMG_3979.jpeg IMG_3980.jpeg IMG_3981....
by NickintheStates
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: My 3 Guitars That I Play the Most
Replies: 13
Views: 1385

My 3 Guitars That I Play the Most

Hey all, Been a long time since I've stalked these hallowed halls. I miss you guys! I'd like to say that by staying away I've managed to save money not impulse buying gear, but alas, that would make me a god damn liar. And we'll have none of that here! Bubba Zanetti let me know he had heard from tob...
by NickintheStates
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Epiphone
Topic: Epiphone Sheraton w/ Mini Hums
Replies: 13
Views: 1083

Re: Epiphone Sheraton w/ Mini Hums

That's a very pretty guitar right there. I haven't spent a ton of time with a semi hollow with mini humbuckers, but Bubba Zanetti has a cool on that is very warm but still has a really nice articulation to it. I've never played a guitar with mini-humbuckers. How do they compare to full-size? I've fo...
by NickintheStates
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: New Guitar Day
Topic: What is your end game in buying guitars?
Replies: 37
Views: 3510

Re: What is your end game in buying guitars?

The end game sure looks like divorce! I kid. I kid. For me, I wanted to try everything. Pickups, shapes, variations. And over time I learned what I loved for different situations. From this journey I've learned quite a few things: I love parts "Fenders" that I can spec exactly as I want th...
by NickintheStates
Tue Jan 04, 2022 10:16 am
Forum: Gibson
Topic: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons
Replies: 42
Views: 4403

Re: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons

Just be careful.... Les Pauls are addictive. IMG_5422.jpg Yes, Les Pauls are addicting. I have to force myself not to splurge on another. It wouldn't be bad if I actually played more and in public. Being a home picker I can't justify another. I keep telling myself I need to let a few go, but talk m...
by NickintheStates
Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:59 pm
Forum: Gibson
Topic: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons
Replies: 42
Views: 4403

Re: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons

Both my 2019 Standard 60s and 2020 Standard 50s have metal inserts. Good to know, I have noticed that they've been doing little teaser things like that over the past several years - sneaking in things like ABR bridges, burst bucker pickups, etc on the Gibson USA models. I think that's a good thing ...
by NickintheStates
Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: Testing a few humbucker pickups
Replies: 9
Views: 1036

Re: Testing a few humbucker pickups

I hear slightly more bite and clarity in the ceramic magnet pups, which works well with the type of riffing you're doing in the demo. I've always found it difficult to access a pickup through a sound demo alone. Different types of pickups feel different to me while playing, and that quality cannot ...
by NickintheStates
Sun Dec 26, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: Gibson
Topic: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons
Replies: 42
Views: 4403

Re: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons

Missed you man! So I've only played a sideways a few times. It's a different beast but I do like them. I've missed out on a few opportunities but have yet to own one. Here's the Wildwood Select Standard. The group photo has my Signature T and my 2013 Standard that has a fun rock star past to it. Re...
by NickintheStates
Sun Dec 26, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Gibson
Topic: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons
Replies: 42
Views: 4403

Re: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons

Metal inserts on all of my recent ones here as well.
by NickintheStates
Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: NGD - Harley Benton Fusion-T Roasted!
Replies: 15
Views: 1927

Re: NGD - Harley Benton Fusion-T Roasted!

I have one.. it's in storage at the moment. It's a fun guitar that sadly I don't play enough... I'd be up to sell if interested.
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by NickintheStates
Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: Gibson
Topic: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons
Replies: 42
Views: 4403

Re: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons

Missed you man! So I've only played a sideways a few times. It's a different beast but I do like them. I've missed out on a few opportunities but have yet to own one. Here's the Wildwood Select Standard. The group photo has my Signature T and my 2013 Standard that has a fun rock star past to it. Rea...
by NickintheStates
Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: Amp Talk
Topic: Quiet practice opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 1646

Re: Quiet practice opinions

Spark for the win! Portable. Wish it could be battery powered though. Lots of tone options, a tuner, etc. It's my office amp. I can practice at low volume or put in some headphones. With the times as they are these days, it seems like someone is always home at my house too. My tube amps are all rest...
by NickintheStates
Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: NGD - Harley Benton Fusion-T Roasted!
Replies: 15
Views: 1927

Re: NGD - Harley Benton Fusion-T Roasted!

I really like their roasted necks. I have the HP42 sig model and that neck just makes me happy. Gorgeous guitar man, congrats!!
by NickintheStates
Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: Gibson
Topic: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons
Replies: 42
Views: 4403

Re: New (used) Guitar Day Xs 2 Gibsons

Great oooogly booglies... those are two amazing axes. That LP has one of the best tops and and finishes I've ever seen. Man oh man, that's a score right there. I'm a sucker for a little bit of mineral lines in the top. What a gorgeous beast! Congrats and well bought good sir! I just picked up a 2021...
by NickintheStates
Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: Agile/SX
Topic: Too good to be true NGD?
Replies: 10
Views: 1341

Re: Too good to be true NGD?

Gorgeous axe right there man!
by NickintheStates
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: Whats your' latest gear acquisition?
Replies: 966
Views: 74265

Re: Whats your' latest gear acquisition?

My latest is actually this pine body telecaster with a thin skin nitro that I've put together. I love this stupid thing and if you look at the combination of finish and super soft wood, it's already starting to relic itself naturally! My latest full guitar is actually quite a bit cork sniffery... b...
by NickintheStates
Tue Dec 14, 2021 9:19 am
Forum: Others Manufacturers And Imports
Topic: A Gretsch I've never seen "in the flesh."
Replies: 5
Views: 677

Re: A Gretsch I've never seen "in the flesh."

I love the Billy Bo. I've never played a legit one but did play a Chinese copy with some TV Jones pickups in it. Pretty darn cool if you ask me!
by NickintheStates
Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Guitar Talk
Topic: Whats your' latest gear acquisition?
Replies: 966
Views: 74265

Re: Whats your' latest gear acquisition?

My latest is actually this pine body telecaster with a thin skin nitro that I've put together. I love this stupid thing and if you look at the combination of finish and super soft wood, it's already starting to relic itself naturally! IMG_5346.jpg IMG_5345.jpg My latest full guitar is actually quite...
by NickintheStates
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:16 am
Forum: New Guitar Day
Topic: NGD: PRS S2 Singlecut
Replies: 6
Views: 838

Re: NGD: PRS S2 Singlecut

Wow man congrats! Great guitar and very well bought. Plus a tasty pickup swap! I’ve been hunting for a USA SC for a while and the S2’s have really tempted me.
by NickintheStates
Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: On A Mission To Bring hbowner/vesa Back Here
Replies: 34
Views: 2920

Re: On A Mission To Bring hbowner/vesa Back Here

I for one am on board with this noble quest.
by NickintheStates
Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: A Request Regarding The .COM Site
Replies: 160
Views: 22072

Re: A Request Regarding The .COM Site

Someone should reach out to hbowner, have him wash his hands from all the BBQ and babes and bless this new vessel like a bottle of champagne on the bow.
by NickintheStates
Tue Jun 02, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Agile/SX
Topic: Kurt selling Agile brand?
Replies: 41
Views: 3558

Re: Kurt selling Agile brand?

He can also likely sell the Agile line... then shortly thereafter increase the amount of SX guitars he imports. I'd imagine he avoids ones now that step on his Agile toes.

If he just distributes he doesn't have to play the factory hunt, argument etc game.
by NickintheStates
Fri May 29, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: Gibson
Topic: Hey! Look at my Gibson
Replies: 94
Views: 8136

Re: Hey! Look at my Gibson

If you haven't watched my YouTube videos... can you spot which on is the fake? I'm going to guess the one with the highest quality control? I keed, I keed. I can't tell which one it is. The first one? I only say that because I like that top the best and I feel like I could be easily fooled. It's th...
by NickintheStates
Fri May 29, 2020 10:59 am
Forum: Gibson
Topic: Hey! Look at my Gibson
Replies: 94
Views: 8136

Re: Hey! Look at my Gibson

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I'm actually a professional cork sniffer. I have tone wool boxers. But to be unique I only use left handed strings on my righty guitars.