Gemmill 44805 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Aye I've gone down a rabbit hole whilst making my mind up/convincing myself that I was doing the right thing and it's Plini and all that crowd and pretty much nobody shit. Well that's about to change. Have you got one ordered then or is it gonna be like trying to get a CL ticket on the day of release? I'm selling my strat to part-fund this. Might put an acoustic that I rarely play up for sale too, just to cover more of the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 We can start the world's shittest remote-working prog band. You do all the twiddly bits to the best of your ability, I'll just play chords. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4747 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Aye I've gone down a rabbit hole whilst making my mind up/convincing myself that I was doing the right thing and it's Plini and all that crowd and pretty much nobody shit. Well that's about to change. Have you got one ordered then or is it gonna be like trying to get a CL ticket on the day of release? I'm selling my strat to part-fund this. Might put an acoustic that I rarely play up for sale too, just to cover more of the cost. I was on it since they announced the lefty run, got in touch with Strandberg to find a ANZ dealer, they gave me the contact details for a distributor they hadn't announced yet who got me in touch with a dealer they hadn't announced yet. I've had one locked in since before they were officially coming out They'll be getting to Aus in mid November and then ones being sent on to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Ah that's mint. You definitely don't need the stress of waiting cos I'm guessing they'll be massively oversubscribed and gone in no time. Bullshit being a lefty guitar player mind. I'm hoping to get mine towards the end of the month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3355 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Gemmill said: I'm getting a Strandberg. Left shoulder is fucked and I'm wanting to see if having a much lighter, better balanced guitar might help. The more I look at them, the more I like them. They're not remotely cool but neither is not being able to play cos your shoulder's cabbaged. Scotty, have you ever seen how Steve Albini wears a guitar? He uses a strap around his waist. Might work for you instead of over the shoulder. This a crap interview but he explains how to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Cheers mate, will have a watch of this. I've looked into all sorts - the performaxe thing that Andy Timmons uses, a stand that holds it in playing position (actually worse cos you have to try and play around the stand), the daft cushions that classical guitarists use, etc. You can even get a double sort of rucksack strap that has a contraption that your guitar clips into on the front if you really want to look like a cunt. Am starting physio again this week which will hopefully help too. Cheers for this though, will give it a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Yer man from trivium does something similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1333 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 15/10/2023 at 09:30, Gemmill said: I'm getting a Strandberg. Left shoulder is fucked and I'm wanting to see if having a much lighter, better balanced guitar might help. The more I look at them, the more I like them. They're not remotely cool but neither is not being able to play cos your shoulder's cabbaged. I didn't even know Strandberg guitars were still a thing. Cool. I've been eyeing up those framus guitars Devin Townsend had them make, just not sure about those "evertune" bridges. And the fretboard lights, those can get to fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4747 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Order made, money gone. Should be here in about a month all being well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1333 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Fanned fretboard n all? Bloody hell. I kinda like them but dunno how I'd hang it on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I don't normally watch but the Noel Gallagher episode was good and this will be class. Long mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 So….our Rotterdam gigs were successful, great place to play music, wonderful city & people. The Les Paul headstock break not so good So far it looks like a slight crack in the wood/lacquer & is slightly structurally compromised - next time it pops! Also there’s two almost black mineral flecks on the back on the guitar, which i can only attribute to the cabin pressure on the boat!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42379 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Tom said: cabin pressure on the boat!? The hwhat now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Tom said: So….our Rotterdam gigs were successful, great place to play music, wonderful city & people. The Les Paul headstock break not so good So far it looks like a slight crack in the wood/lacquer & is slightly structurally compromised - next time it pops! Also there’s two almost black mineral flecks on the back on the guitar, which i can only attribute to the cabin pressure on the boat!? You see Tom. What you need is a guitar without a headstock. Mint though, glad you're having a good time living the dream. I've been to Rotterdam with work and it was a decent night out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 @Andrew Have you got your Strandberg yet? I'm picking mine up on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4747 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 39 minutes ago, Gemmill said: @Andrew Have you got your Strandberg yet? I'm picking mine up on Friday. Nah, probably not landing here til late November 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 25/10/2023 at 18:37, Monkeys Fist said: The hwhat now? I honestly reckon we were under water level in our poor mans cabin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Here we go. The obligatory chair shot. I can't even fucking tell you how small and light it is. It's ridiculous. 4.5 pounds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17241 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 It’ll be nice when it’s finished 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 When I launch into a solo, the paint melts off these things anyway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17241 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I’ve just priced one up…. have you robbed a fuckin bank? 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginolaandtonic 169 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I can hear the Kajagoogoo riffs from here 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44805 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 29 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: I’ve just priced one up…. have you robbed a fuckin bank? 😀 Traded in a couple of my other guitars..... And still had to fork over a bit of cash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42379 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 16 hours ago, Tom said: I honestly reckon we were under water level in our poor mans cabin We had one of those on e the way over to Clogland. I think the kids were expecting some kind of sea view, they were visibly underwhelmed by the cupboard with beds in that we got. Glad to hear life as a Rock Star is living up to the hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginolaandtonic 169 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 How are you finding the wonky frets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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