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Re: NGWD
Just put an offer in that got accepted by a store I’ve bought from a few times with great service, Quest Musique. A Gretsch Electromatic Pro Jet in Silver sparkle. Looking for something, Les Paul’ish, but different. Not to expensive either. Looks to fit the bill.Les Paul Lover wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:22 pmThat sucks!!Jondog wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:39 amWell....when I ordered back in August, they told me I'd have to wait until October. It's December, and after contacting the store four times I've had no response on my order. Put a deposit on this guitar through Paypal so I made a claim a week ago to get that back, they still haven't responded. Too bad, I was really looking forward to it. I remember about 7 years ago I ordered a pedal online from them, Fender Blender reissue, from this store and they didn't pull through for me. I ended up driving there (over an hour away) and picking it up myself, cancelling the online order and just paying for it in store. Stayed away from them since until I decided to go for this guitar. Think that about does it with me ever "trying" to buy anything from them. Good news, I'm looking at guitars to buy again!
You were well excited to get it!!
On the plus side, plenty other guitars out there.
Are you after anything specific?
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Re: NGWD
When the wife allows it. Which isn't very often.
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Re: NGWD
lunchbox wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:40 pmWhen the wife allows it. Which isn't very often.
That's funny, my wife is into biology.
I mean, she occasionally experiments with bacteria and naturally produced insect peptides / proteins, and then counts and measure their effectiveness by the size of the germ free ring around the peptides/proteins inoculation sites.
That sort of biology.
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
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HAHAHAHAAAA!! THAT'S BORING!!Les Paul Lover wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:35 pm
That's funny, my wife is into biology.
I mean, she occasionally experiments with bacteria and naturally produced insect peptides / proteins, and then counts and measure their effectiveness by the size of the germ free ring around the peptides/proteins inoculation sites.
That sort of biology.
(j/k)
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Re: NGWD
You're finally getting the hagstrom???
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
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Yep! When the last deal didn’t end up happening with dissapointing or lack of communication from the store I was dealing with over the course of a few months, I gave up on it, but have been itching for one ever since. Used ones online weren’t looking to be worth it with shipping and import fees. Couple weeks ago, I contacted another dealer here in Canada, Acclaim Sound and Lighting, who said they had one on the way from Hagstrom, so I put my money down. Got an email from them yesterday saying they have shipped it to me. Tracking it, it’s currently within a 30 mile radius of my house. As a bonus (sort of), had to stay home from work because my daughter is sick, so I’ll be here when it arrives!
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congrats! convenient for the daughter to be sick when the guitar is supposed to show up. I love those days. What happened to the Gretsch?Jondog wrote: ↑Thu May 31, 2018 2:49 pmYep! When the last deal didn’t end up happening with dissapointing or lack of communication from the store I was dealing with over the course of a few months, I gave up on it, but have been itching for one ever since. Used ones online weren’t looking to be worth it with shipping and import fees. Couple weeks ago, I contacted another dealer here in Canada, Acclaim Sound and Lighting, who said they had one on the way from Hagstrom, so I put my money down. Got an email from them yesterday saying they have shipped it to me. Tracking it, it’s currently within a 30 mile radius of my house. As a bonus (sort of), had to stay home from work because my daughter is sick, so I’ll be here when it arrives!
Where in the north are you?
-LK
RV50, Vox AC30, Gibson LP Trad '14, Gibson ES-335 '04, PRS Cu24 '10, Fender Tele Pro, Gretsch Powerjet
RV50, Vox AC30, Gibson LP Trad '14, Gibson ES-335 '04, PRS Cu24 '10, Fender Tele Pro, Gretsch Powerjet
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Still got the Gretsch. It has its own unique sound going on, not the most confortable guitar for me but keeping it for now. Live in Cambridge Ont.Wired wrote: ↑Thu May 31, 2018 4:39 pmcongrats! convenient for the daughter to be sick when the guitar is supposed to show up. I love those days. What happened to the Gretsch?Jondog wrote: ↑Thu May 31, 2018 2:49 pmYep! When the last deal didn’t end up happening with dissapointing or lack of communication from the store I was dealing with over the course of a few months, I gave up on it, but have been itching for one ever since. Used ones online weren’t looking to be worth it with shipping and import fees. Couple weeks ago, I contacted another dealer here in Canada, Acclaim Sound and Lighting, who said they had one on the way from Hagstrom, so I put my money down. Got an email from them yesterday saying they have shipped it to me. Tracking it, it’s currently within a 30 mile radius of my house. As a bonus (sort of), had to stay home from work because my daughter is sick, so I’ll be here when it arrives!
Where in the north are you?
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ohhhh box!!!!
I have a Gretsch Firejet Pro. I'm not sure what the electro's are like, but it's a unique an interesting guitar. thinnest neck I own, tone circuit can produce some interesting sounds.
unbox that thing and lets take a peek!
I have a Gretsch Firejet Pro. I'm not sure what the electro's are like, but it's a unique an interesting guitar. thinnest neck I own, tone circuit can produce some interesting sounds.
unbox that thing and lets take a peek!
-LK
RV50, Vox AC30, Gibson LP Trad '14, Gibson ES-335 '04, PRS Cu24 '10, Fender Tele Pro, Gretsch Powerjet
RV50, Vox AC30, Gibson LP Trad '14, Gibson ES-335 '04, PRS Cu24 '10, Fender Tele Pro, Gretsch Powerjet
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Have to say I'm thoroughly impressed with this guitar! Right out of the box it was in tune and set-up perfectly. Very well put together, I can't find any flaws and it sounds great! Nice Tusq nut, the fret ends are all nicely dressed and even. The action is low and I don't hear fret buzz anywear along the neck. Beats the heck out of Epiphone Les Pauls I've played. I like to check everything when I get a guitar, so I opened up the electronics cavities and was even surprised that they shielded the covers. The pots aren't top quality, but everything is wired neatly and soldered well using shielded cable. They even put treble bleeds on each volume pot. My Gretsch had pretty sketchy wiring inside which I've since reworked, no shielded cable either. It took a while, but happy with it!
Heres some pics which you can also play spot the Orange amp on.
Heres some pics which you can also play spot the Orange amp on.
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Jondog wrote: ↑Thu May 31, 2018 9:41 pmHave to say I'm thoroughly impressed with this guitar! Right out of the box it was in tune and set-up perfectly. Very well put together, I can't find any flaws and it sounds great! Nice Tusq nut, the fret ends are all nicely dressed and even. The action is low and I don't hear fret buzz anywear along the neck. Beats the heck out of Epiphone Les Pauls I've played. I like to check everything when I get a guitar, so I opened up the electronics cavities and was even surprised that they shielded the covers. The pots aren't top quality, but everything is wired neatly and soldered well using shielded cable. They even put treble bleeds on each volume pot. My Gretsch had pretty sketchy wiring inside which I've since reworked, no shielded cable either. It took a while, but happy with it!
Heres some pics which you can also play spot the Orange amp on.
It looks very neat!!!!
What's wrong with the pots? Are they Alpha pots?
I love the headstock. It's a great looking axe. Glad you're pleased with it!!!
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
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Nothing is wrong with the pots. They work fine and everything, they’re there to stay unless they go bad. Just not a high quality pot; the terminals are a thinner guage metal than something like a CTS or Bourns and I’m sure theres other cheaper components. Don’t see any branding on them. Really is a solid guitar and I’m enjoying it!Les Paul Lover wrote: ↑Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:28 pmJondog wrote: ↑Thu May 31, 2018 9:41 pmHave to say I'm thoroughly impressed with this guitar! Right out of the box it was in tune and set-up perfectly. Very well put together, I can't find any flaws and it sounds great! Nice Tusq nut, the fret ends are all nicely dressed and even. The action is low and I don't hear fret buzz anywear along the neck. Beats the heck out of Epiphone Les Pauls I've played. I like to check everything when I get a guitar, so I opened up the electronics cavities and was even surprised that they shielded the covers. The pots aren't top quality, but everything is wired neatly and soldered well using shielded cable. They even put treble bleeds on each volume pot. My Gretsch had pretty sketchy wiring inside which I've since reworked, no shielded cable either. It took a while, but happy with it!
Heres some pics which you can also play spot the Orange amp on.
It looks very neat!!!!
What's wrong with the pots? Are they Alpha pots?
I love the headstock. It's a great looking axe. Glad you're pleased with it!!!
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