EVH guitar auction

[mavuser]

this video is a must see

 

[GAD]

this video is a must see

Watched the whole thing.

There is no mention of this: "Ed Van Halen had approached Mike Soldano and asked him for a free SLO-100, "because I am Ed Van Halen," and Mike Soldano told him, I can respect all that but I am a one man show and cannont afford to give one away for free, not even to Ed Van Halen...and so Ed said "ok I respect that, I will pay full price for 2"

Mike Soldano had nothing buy nice things to say about Eddie in that video and described how he bought his demo amp on his first visit and then two more amps later on.

he kept one and gave the other to Peavey. told them to build a clone. the rest, as they say...is history

I find no definitive mention of this online. Do you have a source? I mean, I don't think it's beyond the realm of possibility - I've just never heard that story before.

Hell, I heard from the guy that made the Guild Brian May pedals that Brian May handed him his Pete Cornish treble booster and asked him to copy that, which he did.

 

[mavuser]

Watched the whole thing.

There is no mention of this: "Ed Van Halen had approached Mike Soldano and asked him for a free SLO-100, "because I am Ed Van Halen," and Mike Soldano told him, I can respect all that but I am a one man show and cannont afford to give one away for free, not even to Ed Van Halen...and so Ed said "ok I respect that, I will pay full price for 2"

Mike Soldano had nothing buy nice things to say about Eddie in that video and described how he bought his demo amp on his first visit and then two more amps later on.



I find no definitive mention of this online. Do you have a source? I mean, I don't think it's beyond the realm of possibility - I've just never heard that story before.

Hell, I heard from the guy that made the Guild Brian May pedals that Brian May handed him his Pete Cornish treble booster and asked him to copy that, which he did.

I never said that Ed and Mike didnt have a good relationship. and I never claimed Ed stole anything wrongly. simply put, Mike was a one man operation. Ed wanted an endorsement deal but Mike had no operations in place to give him one, and could not build out the demand that would be a result. he was a boutique amp builder, not so much a businessman (to a fault, by his own admission).

and no I would not imagine Mike to disclose such endorsement details in a ten minute interview, or throw any shade (unintentionally) at Peavey or anyone else. Alot of amp builders "borrowed" things from those who came before them, Mike was no different.

but that is how the EVH amp came to be. it's ok if u don't belive me!!

 

[Guildedagain]

It's sad that he smoked, he'd still be here.

 

[Westerly Wood]

this video is a must see

what is the "brown sound"? good video, enjoyed it.

 

[GAD]

what is the "brown sound"? good video, enjoyed it.

The Brown Sound is EVH’s signature tone from the early albums. He used to out his Plexi on a Variac which confused people for years. A lot of people used to get Variacs and turn the voltage UP and fry their amps.

 

[Westerly Wood]

The Brown Sound is EVH’s signature tone from the early albums. He used to out his Plexi on a Variac which confused people for years. A lot of people used to get Variacs and turn the voltage UP and fry their amps.

Ah, this

lol

 

[Guildedagain]

The Brown Sound doesn't really have anything to do with tapping or divebombing.

It's just a tone, brown meaning it's kinda fried.

Heard tell Eddie sliced his speakers with razor blades looking for raspier tone, in the early days.

The best part of the whole Soldano interview was about Eddie's bone stock 100W Marshall, and how he starved the amp for AC power, didn't increase it as many believed with the Variac. I of course had gone out and bought a Variac as soon as I'd heard about this, but liuckily never fried anything with it.

Would have been crafty of Eddie through, telling his legions of imitators to fry their amps, he may have been more cunning than I thought.

These days, I use a Brown Box to control voltage on old tube amps.

The Box is brown, but doth make you wonder if the connotation is accidental?

 

[Westerly Wood]

The Brown Sound doesn't really have anything to do with tapping or divebombing.

It's just a tone, brown meaning it's kinda fried.

Heard tell Eddie sliced his speakers with razor blades looking for raspier tone.

The best part of the whole Soldano interview was about Eddie's bone stock 100W Marshall, and how he starved the amp for AC power, didn't increase it as many believed with the Variac. I of course had gone out and bought a Variac as soon as I'd heard about this, but liuckily never fried anything with it.

Would have been crafty of Eddie through, telling his legions of imitators to fry their amps, he may have been more cunning than I thought.

These days, I use a Brown Box to control voltage on old tube amps.

The Box is brown, but doth make you wonder if the connotation is accidental?

I been gassing lately for a Kramer. Does Guild offer a similar model?

 

[chazmo]

Woody, no. Nothing at all like an EVH model, if that's what you meant. As for similarly-appointed electric to a Kramer, I can't say.

 

[Guildedagain]

I been gassing lately for a Kramer. Does Guild offer a similar model?

Yes, loads of 80's Guild metal guitars will do the same thing. Many variations.

Guild Burnsides can get you there cheaper.

Had Eddie decided to play a Guild, it would be thousands more now probably.

 

[Westerly Wood]

Played a Shecter today. Played a lot of different electric brands at GC. Liked Shecter best. Great neck. EMG pups. Will keep eye out for burnside, thanks.

 

[GAD]

Played a Shecter today. Played a lot of different electric brands at GC. Liked Shecter best. Great neck. EMG pups. Will keep eye out for burnside, thanks.

Burnsides are relatively uncommon and aren’t nearly as good as a US Guild. If you want a US made Guild shredder look for a Detonator. The problem with most of the ‘80s Guilds is that the usually have 1 5/8” necks and most have Kahlers. The Bladerunners, for example, look super cool but the necks are weird for that type of guitar. A Shredder usually has a wide flat fretboard with jumbo frets because you need room for finger acrobatics.

If you want the best shredder, IMO get a Jackson US Soloist. If you want an even better one find a Japanese Soloist from the ‘90s.

Schecters are good import guitars. They’re usually foto-flames or veneers but if you’re cool with that they rock. FWIW one of my all-time favorite guitars is an import Jackson that has a veneer top and plastic inlays. I gutted the electronics and upgraded the Floyd Rose and it’s a monster.

 

[Guildedagain]

This looks great at that price

1984 Guild Detonator Black | Reverb

Made in USA. Guitar is used and in good condition with normal use. Has its share of scratches and dings etc. as you might expect. Neck is straight and frets are fine. Guitar plays well and sounds good. Generic hard case. Please see photos for condition.Please ask all questions before hitting the...

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So does this

1980s Guild Burnside Blade White Set Neck Guitar with Licensed Kahler Tremolo | Reverb

Just freshly restrung with elixir 9's.Very interesting guitar as guild is typically known for their acoustic lineup. Everything is original on the guitar and features a single locking licensed kahler tremolo with the original bar which can be placed on either the bass or tremolo side for use...

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I really like this one, but in the Ukraine. I should buy it just to get it out of there.

Guild S280 | Reverb

Guild S280 Country of manufacture: USABody: mapleNeck: maple Pickups: EMG 81/85 Electronics: 1volume + 1 toneIf you have any questions - please ask me!From 5 December 2021 standard shipping rate is not possible. Avaible only Express mail service (EMS). 7-10 d...

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And this, $514 brand new.

Kramer Baretta Vintage Floyd Rose

Based on specs from the 1985 Baretta, the Baretta Vintage has the iconic offset double-cut body and "hockey" headstock that rocked the world decades ago.

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When did you start looking for a metal guitar?

 

[Westerly Wood]

Burnsides are relatively uncommon and aren’t nearly as good as a US Guild. If you want a US made Guild shredder look for a Detonator. The problem with most of the ‘80s Guilds is that the usually have 1 5/8” necks and most have Kahlers. The Bladerunners, for example, look super cool but the necks are weird for that type of guitar. A Shredder usually has a wide flat fretboard with jumbo frets because you need room for finger acrobatics.

If you want the best shredder, IMO get a Jackson US Soloist. If you want an even better one find a Japanese Soloist from the ‘90s.

Schecters are good import guitars. They’re usually foto-flames or veneers but if you’re cool with that they rock. FWIW one of my all-time favorite guitars is an import Jackson that has a veneer top and plastic inlays. I gutted the electronics and upgraded the Floyd Rose and it’s a monster.

Thanks GAD! Detonator. I forgot about that one. GC had Jacksons. I will look next time at GC. Probably not US however. The Shecter was s Korea. But it played great. I liked it better than fender strat, US.

 

[GAD]

Thanks GAD! Detonator. I forgot about that one. GC had Jacksons. I will look next time at GC. Probably not US however. The Shecter was s Korea. But it played great. I liked it better than fender strat, US.

Be careful with GC Jacksons. Like most brands these days Jackson has embraced making cheap guitars with their logos on them so you’ll need to be careful about a guitar with Jackson on the headstock if the price seems too good to be true. Of course sometimes a cheaper guitar just plays, feels, and sounds right in which case go for it! One of my first guitar articles compared my belived import Jackson (which I still have) and my US-made Soloist SL2H (which I do not):

A Tale of Two Jacksons | GAD's Ramblings

The hair band style of music made popular in the 1980s generally requires guitars called super-Strats. These are guitars shaped like Fender Stratocasters that have been hot-rodded in any number of interesting ways. Usually they include at least one humbucking pickup in the bridge position, and...

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If you want a shredder guitar just for the fun of it most any will do. You’ll find that most experienced players of that style guitar greatly prefer a Floyd Rose over a Kahler and import Floyd Roses are not well regarded for good reason. Most low-priced import shredders come with a licensed Floyd Rose which is usually not a great choice.

If you’re just going to tinker with it then it probably doesn’t matter. If you’re planning on practicing until you nail some of the tougher Van Halen solos then I’d recommend something more robust.

You may just come back to that Schecter in the end. When I bought that import Jackson back in 2008 it was between that and a Schecter Hellraiser. The Jackson just felt better in my hands.

 

[Westerly Wood]

Be careful with GC Jacksons. Like most brands these days Jackson has embraced making cheap guitars with their logos on them so you’ll need to be careful about a guitar with Jackson on the headstock if the price seems too good to be true. Of course sometimes a cheaper guitar just plays, feels, and sounds right in which case go for it! One of my first guitar articles compared my belived import Jackson (which I still have) and my US-made Soloist SL2H (which I do not):

A Tale of Two Jacksons | GAD's Ramblings

The hair band style of music made popular in the 1980s generally requires guitars called super-Strats. These are guitars shaped like Fender Stratocasters that have been hot-rodded in any number of interesting ways. Usually they include at least one humbucking pickup in the bridge position, and...

www.gad.net

If you want a shredder guitar just for the fun of it most any will do. You’ll find that most experienced players of that style guitar greatly prefer a Floyd Rose over a Kahler and import Floyd Roses are not well regarded for good reason. Most low-priced import shredders come with a licensed Floyd Rose which is usually not a great choice.

If you’re just going to tinker with it then it probably doesn’t matter. If you’re planning on practicing until you nail some of the tougher Van Halen solos then I’d recommend something more robust.

You may just come back to that Schecter in the end. When I bought that import Jackson back in 2008 it was between that and a Schecter Hellraiser. The Jackson just felt better in my hands.

Great write up, Gary.
Thoughts on this? Jackson Dinky JS32Q DKA Arch Top
I still want to wait for a Detanator or Burnside, and will keep going back to test out that Schecter.

I was surprised how lame I thought the US made Fenders were at this GC. I played these guitars thru a couple amps, a Line 6 that had tons of settings, really fun, and a 19602 blackface princeton. lol, quite the 180.

 

[GAD]

Great write up, Gary.
Thoughts on this? Jackson Dinky JS32Q DKA Arch Top
I still want to wait for a Detanator or Burnside, and will keep going back to test out that Schecter.

I was surprised how lame I thought the US made Fenders were at this GC. I played these guitars thru a couple amps, a Line 6 that had tons of settings, really fun, and a 19602 blackface princeton. lol, quite the 180.

Dinky Jacksons are 7/8 sized so see if you like the fit. I love archtop Jacksons so I’d probably be a sucker for that model, especially in blue. .



You can’t escape economics so the components will probably not compare with their higher-end models but they also don’t make a higher-end archtop that I’m aware of. For that price point they’ll all be pretty similar so I’d say buy the one that feels and plays the best.

I’ll add that IMO a modern import guitar will likely out-perform almost any Burnside and look better to boot. Just look at the modern Newark Street guitars. Back in the day companies didn’t want to compete with their domestic brands so the Burnsides looked different. Today companies embrace it and even the least expensive Indonesian Guilds look like Guilds.

 

[Westerly Wood]

Shreddy Van Halen...the tops.

 

[GAD]

I saw Van Halen with Sammy Hagar at MSG in the '80s and during Eruption someone jumped on stage and ran up to Eddie. I assume he yelled something to Eddie because as the security guys came running up to wreck the guy Eddie put a hand up to stop them. He then waved the guy over to him and *let him play the taping part of the solo* while Eddie just stood there with the guitar hanging around his neck.

When he was done Eddie kind of nodded as if to say, "Nice" and the guy jumped up and down with his fists in the air while security corralled him off the stage (bouncing the entire time) as the whole place went wild.