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Hang it up. Like the art that it is.

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29 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

Hang it up. Like the art that it is.

Yep. Just need a hanger that is nitrocellulose friendly.

11 minutes ago, Deej said:

Yep. Just need a hanger that is nitrocellulose friendly.

I wouldn’t trust any “nitro safe” hangers with foam to actually be nitro safe. Most drugstores have 100% cotton gloves for people with contact allergies. They are about $5. Buy a pair, cut the fingers off and slide them on the hanger posts. Nitro safe.

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What would happen if you hung a nitro guitar on a regular old hanger?

13 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

What would happen if you hung a nitro guitar on a regular old hanger?

Some materials actually damage the finish.

That Georgia green is purty, but that classic Gretsch orange is very nice, too. I wish I could see them up close.

 

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On 9/1/2019 at 4:43 PM, topochico said:

I wouldn’t trust any “nitro safe” hangers with foam to actually be nitro safe. Most drugstores have 100% cotton gloves for people with contact allergies. They are about $5. Buy a pair, cut the fingers off and slide them on the hanger posts. Nitro safe.

Was planning on using something natural like hemp to do a weave around the hangers to protect the finish, but not sure if all-natural == nitro safe.

Could you smoke it if it didn’t work?

Heh, I live in Colorado, so no need to slum it like that 😜

Serious lack of NGD's around here.

15 hours ago, Deej said:

Serious lack of NGD's around here.

My bad. I faded on the Gretsch. After looking at as many reviews and videos as I could, indecision started getting the best of me...or perhaps the wiser. I'm just not sure I would be happy with the pickups in that model, and swapping those is expensive and a pain in the ass, plus the cost of a case. Maybe next time, slightly different model or slightly less self-control.

I need to just install these tuners I got for the Epi LPJ P90 and make that my newish guitar.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure @DougO needs to buy 2 guitars now.  What a damn letdown.

#toddlesoffinshameafternothavingboughtaguitarinyears

I'm pretty sure I've done at least my fair share of NGDs the past couple of years, even if most were poors guitars.

This is a what have you done for me lately world man

I could post a pic but new case day doesn’t have quite the same ring to it.

I also looked at this 80’s Robin Ranger bass. However, they want way to much for it and I can’t get past the painted on F Hole. 2d3619d71f36d4952863e028be2d1d1c.jpg

The f hole is awesome. Reminds me of the handle in those Steve Vai Ibanezes.

25 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

This is a what have you done for me lately world man

I still could change my mind. Deal is still on. And I am a weak individual. Price is almost too good to resist.

Were all weak. I have two 2x12 cabinets coming from mojotone on Monday. Why? Because I am weak.

I’ll rep your weakness as part of the the worlds least effective gear addicts support group.

1 hour ago, tbone_ said:

Were all weak. I have two 2x12 cabinets coming from mojotone on Monday. Why? Because I am weak.

Speak for yourself. 



(Googles mojotone........) 

3 hours ago, Goredho said:

I’ll rep your weakness as part of the the worlds least effective gear addicts support group.

Now I see that Gretsch Filtertrons are also on sale at musiciansfriend, and I could get a case for almost free with my cashback points.

If my car insurance bill wasn't up it might have already been on its way.

 

 

 

(Googles mojotone........) 

 

Be careful

I ordered 72 tortex wedge picks today

Huge mistake. Should have ordered Dunlop Gel X-H
Now I see that Gretsch Filtertrons are also on sale at musiciansfriend, and I could get a case for almost free with my cashback points.
If my car insurance bill wasn't up it might have already been on its way.
Link?

Seriously, I looked for it.
8 hours ago, tbone_ said:


Huge mistake. Should have ordered Dunlop Gel X-H

Those are what I use too.  

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8 hours ago, tbone_ said:


Huge mistake. Should have ordered Dunlop Gel X-H

thought about it but then I remembered i was playing guitar, not making a charm for a hemp necklace

thought about it but then I remembered i was playing guitar, not making a charm for a hemp necklace

Yeah! Take that you patchouli smelling hippie!

Stupid Deal of the Day today is the familiar G&L ASAT classic bluesboy in turquois mist for $299.

@deej figured you might be interested in this relayed from Sweetwater regarding these String Swing hangers...

 

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Our material will not eat into the nitro of your guitar like most foams and rubbers do. Fender, Gibson, and Martin, all use our products in their showrooms, and for trade shows on their standard and high nitro finished guitars.   However, there are some things that are out of our control that prevent us from putting an unconditional guarantee that no marking will ever occur.
 
1.  If an issue does arise there is no definite way for us to tell if the marks were caused by our products or if they were from a previously used product from another manufacturer.  
2.  If you have used a guitar polish, be sure it is wiped off  before you use our products.  There is 
conflicting information on the internet as to whether polish is ever necessary or not.   Also, along these same lines, do not use any chemical cleaners on our padding material.  Water is fine if needed.
3.  Guitars being stored in direct any sunlight can be a big problem, regardless of what material is being used in resting the guitar.
4.  Nitro finish remains partially a liquid for its lifetime, so extended periods of time with any significant pressure on the finish can result in pressure marks almost like a smear.  This is worsened if the guitar was not given proper cure time when the finished was applied.

All of this being said we still have the safest material on the market for a nitro finished guitar and thousand of people trust hanging them everyday.
Also, If you have a nitro white Gibson, or Epiphone we have white yokes that we recommend for these extremely color sensitive finishes.  " 



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Well, shit...already have those. 

Those are what I use too.  

thought about it but then I remembered i was playing guitar, not making a charm for a hemp necklace


Yeah! Take that you patchouli smelling hippie!


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Here's a note that may affect our online guitar purchases. I got an email from newegg.com, not guitar related. But they are going to start charging state sales Tax for Texas purchases starting October 1, due to the recent federal law that was passed last year. I imagine it's going to apply to all or most online retailers, but I don't know for sure if it will kick in for everybody at once, or whether it depends on the state they are in or what. But it sucks.

Here's a note that may affect our online guitar purchases. I got an email from newegg.com, not guitar related. But they are going to start charging state sales Tax for Texas purchases starting October 1, due to the recent federal law that was passed last year. I imagine it's going to apply to all or most online retailers, but I don't know for sure if it will kick in for everybody at once, or whether it depends on the state they are in or what. But it sucks.


Welcome to the party pal.

I bet Sweetwater will work with you to come off the price a little to help with sales tax.

And it doesn’t matter what kind of picks you use, they just have to be able to survive the high heat cycle.

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Our 1st show is next Saturday. Stoked to see our name on the bill / flyer. Should be fun, we are ready.
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Lucky Horseshoe is you guys?  Cause Stormfucker is also a very good name.

*edit* I think you had mentioned pound puppies as your name, which is also good.  But you had a horseshoe over your door as well.  Is that the venue?

 

I’m intrigued by this

I definitely don’t need it, but it’s cool as hell, should be affordable (lists for $799 per Martin website).  I assume made in Mexico.  High pressure laminate top/back/sides and lots of richlite.  Curious how it sounds and what the actual price is on the wall.

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Lucky Horseshoe is the Venue.

Storm Fucker is my friends's band. It's their gig and they invited us to play 2nd.

We are Vary Mary - it's a play on the fact that I found all our band members at a local bar called St Mary's Pub; which sits in a building I now own along with the bar owner. Vary Mary = Various people from St Mary's with the homophone to Very Merry.

Pound Puppy is another band I have friends in.

We almost called the show "Circle of buds".

49 minutes ago, AnotherUTFan said:

Our 1st show is next Saturday. Stoked to see our name on the bill / flyer. Should be fun, we are ready.
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Break a leg AUTF!

Lucky Horseshoe is you guys?  Cause Stormfucker is also a very good name.
*edit* I think you had mentioned pound puppies as your name, which is also good.  But you had a horseshoe over your door as well.  Is that the venue?
 
I’m intrigued by this
I definitely don’t need it, but it’s cool as hell, should be affordable (lists for $799 per Martin website).  I assume made in Mexico.  High pressure laminate top/back/sides and lots of richlite.  Curious how it sounds and what the actual price is on the wall.

I like the all black. Sweet water has an exclusive all black Hummingbird. Only 4gs

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M2MHBEB0165--gibson-acoustic-hummingbird-sweetwater-exclusive-ebony

So, I fucked up. Friday night, had a legit player with the new Les Paul playing through an Orange Dual Terror and a Marshall 4x12 cab. I was too entranced to record with my phone. 

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