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  1. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    "I think I read somewhere that he had Seymour Duncan PAFs in the guitar"
    This means the guitar is not all original right?

    Well, if he's changed the pickups then no, the whole guitar is not composed of its original materials, if that's what you mean, i.e. they're not 100% original Gibson, but of course we're not sure re. his pickups.
  2. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

    I don't understand your question.


    I think he means "stock".

  3. Bass players, I changed strings and switched over to DR Sunbeams (the brand Adam uses) yesterday and all I can say is "WOW"! They have an amazing warm tone and feel great. I highly recommend them.
  4. Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
    Well, if he's changed the pickups then no, the whole guitar is not composed of its original materials, if that's what you mean, i.e. they're not 100% original Gibson, but of course we're not sure re. his pickups.


    Yeah. I don't really see the point in having a vintage guitar if you are going to change something as crucial to the sound as the pick ups.
  5. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Yeah. I don't really see the point in having a vintage guitar if you are going to change something as crucial to the sound as the pick ups.


    Unless you change it to vintage pickups! Also, the guitars were built nicer, and they took more time in the actual make of the guitar back then. The feel is nicer on vintage guitars, and they were just made better. So changing the pickups doesn't totally take away from the aspect of a vintage guitar.
  6. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988[..]

    Unless you change it to vintage pickups! Also, the guitars were built nicer, and they took more time in the actual make of the guitar back then. The feel is nicer on vintage guitars, and they were just made better. So changing the pickups doesn't totally take away from the aspect of a vintage guitar.



    Yeah, that is another point, the feel. But I think that people get vintage guitars mostly because of their sound, at least that is why I would get one. After all, guitar are made for making noise.
  7. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Yeah, that is another point, the feel. But I think that people get vintage guitars mostly because of their sound, at least that is why I would get one. After all, guitar are made for making noise.



    But keep in mind, when Edge got the first of his Les Paul Customs... it wasn't an investment or it being vintage. He got the 1975 in 1982. He wasn't buying "vintage" he was buying a second hand LP that was like Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols.
  8. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979
    But keep in mind, when Edge got the first of his Les Paul Customs... it wasn't an investment or it being vintage. He got the 1975 in 1982. He wasn't buying "vintage" he was buying a second hand LP that was like Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols.


    Exactly. His guitars are his livelihood so he's going to do whatever to them to get the sound he wants and perform to his liking the same way one of us would upgrade a computer for our job. His return on investment is album sales not to mention his guitars to a certain extent are a business write off.
  9. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Yeah. I don't really see the point in having a vintage guitar if you are going to change something as crucial to the sound as the pick ups.

    Continuing off from what the others have said, I'm assuming he wasn't buying it with the intention of selling it on for whatever reason, he was probably buying it as a long-term 'investment' for musical purposes (as you'd expect it to) - I doubt the value of the guitar was a priority for him, and thus I don't agree with your point in this context. If he were a collector and was buying as a collector (and potential seller), I'd agree with your thinking. However, don't forget, any guitar he plays has no doubt shot up in value because he's played it, and whatever modifications he's made will affect the value because he's seen to such adjusments. Shit, look how much the '75 (or '73) LP went for on the Music Rising auction! Not to mention the backup Explorer
  10. i'm sure you guys have seen this but if not, it's feckin brilliant :

  11. Yeah, I have that one. It's pretty cool. I like Edge saying "That sound's familiar". It must be nice to have someone like Dallas to go on recon to scope out guitars and then show you the one's they think you'll like. Who am I kidding?!!! It would be nice just to be able to afford another guitar! Damn you food and shelter!!!
  12. Originally posted by bcgdYeah, I have that one. It's pretty cool. I like Edge saying "That sound's familiar". It must be nice to have someone like Dallas to go on recon to scope out guitars and then show you the one's they think you'll like. Who am I kidding?!!! It would be nice just to be able to afford another guitar! Damn you food and shelter!!!

    You forgot to mention taxes...
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