“The last time I did that, it wasn’t a shop but a place called the Songbirds Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. When was the last time you stopped to stare in a guitar shop window or browse online and what were you looking at? I think it takes away the organic, living, breathing nature of a guitar.” You can basically install a pair of EMG active pickups into a cardboard box and get the same sound. I feel like they remove the character from any instrument. I’ll even name drop and say those EMG active pickups that metal guys use. I remember him pulling the pickups out and going, ‘Yep, these are real, you got a deal!’ And I just feel like that was not a smart move.”Īre there any common design features on electric guitars that are an instant turn-off for you when you’re auditioning potential new guitars? I don’t even play Les Pauls, and the Classics are, like, whatever. I don’t know what I was thinking, but I ended up trading this 335 with original PAFs – that sounded killer and looked beautiful – for a green ’98 Strat and a Les Paul Classic. “Years ago, I ended up trading a ’67 335 to a local guy. Have you ever sold a guitar that you now intensely regret letting go of? I don’t know if I was ultimately remorseful because I actually kinda liked that amp. I was banished to shaker for the rest of the gig. We unplugged it quickly and it was done, cooked. I was playing in this improvisational freakout jazz ensemble and it caught on fire, literally shot flames out the back – which was pretty cool during a gig. “I got one of the first Line 6 amps when they went from the bean to the amp. What’s the strongest case of ‘buyer’s remorse’ that you’ve ever had after buying a guitar or piece of gear? “I wrote the guy immediately: ‘I want that guitar.’ And he wrote me back saying, ‘I have about 100 messages and you were first!’ I didn’t have the money, even though it was such a good deal, so I just put the whole thing on a credit card. It had black knobs and had already been very beat-up – but was beautiful. I came across a ’62 slab ’board that is kinda strange it could be a refin, I can’t tell. “I really wanted a Jazzmaster, an old one, and I was waking up every day, going online, clickety-clacking in every dark corner for a deal. What’s the most incredible bargain you’ve had when buying guitars? I’m looking for something weird because you can get a wonderful guitar with character – and you’re gonna save so much money.” Personally, if I don’t have a ton of money and want something serious, I’m looking for a refin. If you’re looking for a player, don’t worry about finding the perfect guitar. “It depends if you’re buying for investment or playing.
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