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  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130
    edited March 7


    This one started life as a black, 1994 Fender Standard Precision Bass. The body is the only original part and obviously, it has been refinished. I learned a lot from this one, both as a player and also from doing all of the modifications and repairs on it. The neck is a Fender replacement and it has a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass pickup. The bridge and tuners are ESP parts.
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    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,525
    That’s rad. Just looking at it, i’m feeling inspired to play You Don’t Know How it Feels. For some reason they fit the vibe together 
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  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130


    These ones are ESP LTD Hybrid-300s from the early '00s. I replaced the pickups with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Tele neck pickups in each one. The black one has a Seymour Duncan P-Rail in the bridge position and the sunburst one has a Seymour Duncan '59/Custom Hybrid humbucker. Jacks and switches were replaced with Switchcraft parts, they both have Graphtech bridge saddles, WD Custom pickguards and Hipshot locking tuners. These are really fun guitars to play! 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,151
    Nice!
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    Dudeman has a guitar museum in his house!  Awesome bro!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130


    Can't remember if I posted this one already. It's an ESP Vintage Four bass. Made in Japan in 2007.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130


    Fender CB-60SCE Acoustic/Electric bass. It has D'addario black nylon tapewound strings and it sounds pretty close to an upright bass when plugged in. I bought it to have a cheap bass for taking places or to just grab off the wall for spontaneous playing.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130


    Last one. This is a Martin DCX1E. Bought it in probably '02 or '03. It has laminate back and sides and a solid spruce top. It gets played a lot and I have had it partially refretted twice due to play wear. Over the years, it has definitely opened up tone-wise. Lots of deep bass that just blooms into the room like a good acoustic should. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cool! One of my all-time favorite guitars. Not only does it sound great, but the way it is built makes it very stable in various climates and conditions. I played with mine at outdoor venues in Florida for years and it just shrugged off the excessive humidity and salt in the air. Never needs adjustments between summer and winter in the midwest either.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cool! One of my all-time favorite guitars. Not only does it sound great, but the way it is built makes it very stable in various climates and conditions. I played with mine at outdoor venues in Florida for years and it just shrugged off the excessive humidity and salt in the air. Never needs adjustments between summer and winter in the midwest either.
    I love that guitar so much.  And if I recall it wasn’t that expensive, maybe around $700?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130
    mcgruff10 said:
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cool! One of my all-time favorite guitars. Not only does it sound great, but the way it is built makes it very stable in various climates and conditions. I played with mine at outdoor venues in Florida for years and it just shrugged off the excessive humidity and salt in the air. Never needs adjustments between summer and winter in the midwest either.
    I love that guitar so much.  And if I recall it wasn’t that expensive, maybe around $700?
    Yeah, somewhere around there. When I bought mine, I think I played about 20 different acoustics and that one was a clear standout. 

    It's interesting for me when other people play that guitar, they always remark about the tone and feel of it. Some of those people have some VERY nice instruments to compare it to. That "cheap" Martin holds its own very well.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,722
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    Screw that open it now lol
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,127
    Unless there were big variations in temperatures during shipment I can’t imagine you’d have an issue,
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    Unless there were big variations in temperatures during shipment I can’t imagine you’d have an issue,
    It shipped from Indiana to New Jersey.  Currently at four hours in the box lol.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,722
    I ignored that warning both times I had guitars shipped lol
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130
    edited March 20
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    Exciting!! New guitar day is always a good time. 

    As for waiting, I think that's pretty much for nitrocellulose finishes. If you bring it from a cold to a warm environment, the paint will crack. It's called finish checking and some people actually try to do that on purpose. Gives you that relic'd, old guitar vibe. With poly finishes like most new production guitars have, it is much less of an issue.

    Congrats on the new guitar, bud! Can't wait to see it. 
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    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,151
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    Wow, I've never heard of a 24 hour waiting period. I could see that for an acoustic, but a Strat? "The waiting is the hardest part..."
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,155
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    They told me the same thing for my MusicMan. 

    Congrats on the new Strat!
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,722
    mcgruff10 said:
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    That’s a beauty! Wow so was it a grand? That’s a great deal 
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    edited March 20
    Yup.  $959 with tax.  Sweetwater is awesome.  
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,722
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yup.  $959 with tax.  Sweetwater is awesome.  
    That’s a fantastic deal 
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,130
    mcgruff10 said:
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    Beautiful! Congrats man!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,151
    Beaut! Congratulations and have fun.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,826
    edited March 21
    Thanks everyone!  Kicking myself in the butt for not getting a Strat sooner.  So far I Like the sound of it way better than a tele.  
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,151
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thanks everyone!  Kicking myself in the butt for not getting a Strat sooner.  So far I Like the sound of it way better than a tele.  
    Yeah, it's a trip. I have always played my Les Paul and also a Gretsch. Don't know why I resisted getting a Strat or Fender in general. I got my Jazzmaster and fell in love. Figured I'd try out Strats and am baffled as to why it took me so long. I still love my Les Paul, but I honestly haven't picked it up since I got my Jazzmaster and Strat. Luckily for my bank account, I really love the Strat I got, so I have stopped the search(in theory). In the future, I will probably give some of these other companies a try.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,722
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thanks everyone!  Kicking myself in the butt for not getting a Strat sooner.  So far I Like the sound of it way better than a tele.  
    The neck/middle position is probably my favorite tone ever.  
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,325
    mcgruff10 said:
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    That’s a badass guitar man!  I love strats. I agree I like playing them even more than my Tele. Enjoy!
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