So...How many guitars do you think Scratch will buy in '09?

[capnjuan]

Re-voting is available for everyone in this poll, not just the Floridanistas.

Sorry G for missing this earlier, I was busy trying to remember how many times I'd already voted. Also wasn't sure if the number is gross or net but, either way, I think his total new-to-him guitars this year will be a big number ... yessir, a big number ... bigger than a breadbox maybe.

Gross guitars. How many guitars, not just Guilds folks, remember he just bought a Breedlove 12 string and he wants to open a store so I think he's securing inventory.

Ok; nets don't make very good guitars anyway. If he maintains his pace, the Tejas Rangers are going to mistake an out-of-control Guild afficionado's trading activity as Commerce within the meaning of Tejas Sales Tax laws ... they're going to be watching the bus and train stations for him ... it could get ugly.

 

[TonyT]

Ok, maybe an impulse buy, but I just don't want to take Guss outside in the cold when I go to my class. I want to try a 1.75" nut and a smaller body anyway so this is coming to my house.
http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.y ... opic/74594

The Eagle Has Landed ! Report to follow.

 

[Graham]

The Eagle Has Landed ! Report to follow.

Looks nice Tony

 

[cjd-player]

You're back!

 

[Appalachian Blues]

I'm pullin' for ya Scratch, probably oughta buy a lefty in case someone in their right mind shows up :mrgreen:

 

[Scratch]

I'm pullin' for ya Scratch, probably oughta buy a lefty in case someone in their right mind shows up :mrgreen:

I could only hope they do, Billy!!!

 

[TonyT]

The Eagle Has Landed ! Report to follow.

Looks nice Tony

Silver Creek T-170

OK, here's a quick review based on my first half-hour. Appears to have never been played. IMO, a very handsome guitar. Guardian case w/ built in humidity gauge. Not expensive by any means, but will do the job. I was surprised and pleased by how light the guitar and case was. Tuners are average, but again will do the job. I have a clamp- on tuner and the mahogany head stock(I think) doesn't read as quickly and accurately as Guss, but that's not a fair comparison. Played it pretty hard for about 30 minutes. It's no Guild. but sounded ok. Maybe a little harsh on the high end, but all in all not too bad. The best part is the 1.75 nut and the 00 size. This size guitar is MUCH more comfortable for me, and the bigger nut suits me nicely. Even though my hands are very small, I played much "cleaner", and my hand didn't get nearly as tired as quickly.

All in all, well worth the $300 I spent, and so far, at least, I'm very happy with it

 

[Graham]

All in all, well worth the $300 I spent, and so far, at least, I'm very happy with it

Very good Tony. What say we add that to Scratch's total? :shock: :wink: :lol:

 

[TonyT]

The Eagle Has Landed ! Report to follow.

Looks nice Tony

Silver Creek T-170

OK, here's a quick review based on my first half-hour. Appears to have never been played. IMO, a very handsome guitar. Guardian case w/ built in humidity gauge. Not expensive by any means, but will do the job. I was surprised and pleased by how light the guitar and case was. Tuners are average, but again will do the job. I have a clamp- on tuner and the mahogany head stock(I think) doesn't read as quickly and accurately as Guss, but that's not a fair comparison. Played it pretty hard for about 30 minutes. It's no Guild. but sounded ok. Maybe a little harsh on the high end, but all in all not too bad. The best part is the 1.75 nut and the 00 size. This size guitar is MUCH more comfortable for me, and the bigger nut suits me nicely. Even though my hands are very small, I played much "cleaner", and my hand didn't get nearly as tired as quickly.

All in all, well worth the $300 I spent, and so far, at least, I'm very happy with it

Well, after further review, I'm not quite as happy with it as I was. Probably spent 6 hours playing it, and took it to my class last Thursday night. That wider nut not only stretched the neck east and west, but north and south as well. My short fingers are finding it very difficult to stay off the fret when I play certain chords, like a C. The smaller size is great, but when you've got a D-25 sitting in the case, most other guitars seem to take a back seat. I'm gonna let the Silver Creek go, I think.

Still a nice guitar, and worth the money, I think. No regrets whatsoever.

 

[stclrob]

What was the final count :?: :?: :?:

 

[Scratch]

Seven. Half what I bought in 2008!

 

[cjd-player]

Seven. Half what I bought in 2008!

Way to go, Scratch !!

You kept that New Year's resolution and showed some restraint. 8)


Besides, that was my vote: 6 to 10. :wink:

 

[Graham]

Seven. Half what I bought in 2008!

Gosh that seems low. :shock: You OK bud?

 

[krysh]

ken should be more than ok. it is more than I own in guitars and basses, big G.! :wink:

 

[TonyT]

I didn't step up like I expected. This is on me.