New Member - New Elitist

westwyre · 11-30-2008, 09:57 PM

Hi guys; I'm a new member who has had a long standing desire to learn to play guitar. So at the ripe age of 54 I'm going to give it a go. I almost bought a Telecaster; but after realizing most of my musical heros played Les Pauls, my mind was made up. I shopped the local GC and various on-line stores. About 3 weeks ago I was on Craigslist and saw this one. After exchanging emails, I went to the fellow's house and gave him $700 cash. That was his asking price; I felt it to be fair and didn't try to low ball him.

It's a 2006 that is virtually immaculate. It was giged a bit and has a very small ding on the back of the headstock, but other than that it is in 95% + condition.

I picked up a Fender Champion 600 and a Learn & Master Guitar course. My career forces a good bit of travel, but I will have a real slow winter season and will take that time to seek a personal instructor. I have no grand illusions, simply want to sit and play some blues.

This forum has a load of information and I have learned quite a bit. I know I can do this if I am persistant at it, even at my age.

Cheers,

jb

djwilbanks · 11-30-2008, 09:59 PM

Sweet deal, dude.

overdriver · 11-30-2008, 10:01 PM

Well good for you, welcome. Great deal on a wonderfull looking guitar congrats! You do know the neck pup is in backwards like Peter Greens.

MrWrong · 11-30-2008, 10:15 PM

Congrats, that's a nice looking Elitist, I've got the same model and finish. When you first begin playing it does't seem like your fingers can move and contort like they are suppose to, especially the ring and little fingers, but they will with practice.

Akahito · 11-30-2008, 10:16 PM

Nice find! Can we have more pics? I'm liking the finish, there's a lot of variance with those ambers.

westwyre · 11-30-2008, 10:55 PM

Yes, the seller told me he had changed around the pickup (Peter Green style) I don't know much about this, but at my skill level, it didn't seem to matter much. I have yet to see any other Elitists on Craigslist in my area which is San Francisco, so I'm quite pleased.

This is the picture he sent me before I bought the guitar. I re-installed the pick guard.

diceman · 11-30-2008, 11:45 PM

Great guitars. Congrats! Also, welcome to the forum!

overdriver · 12-01-2008, 12:04 AM

Oh man take the guard back off! LOL Just joking dress her your way its your guitar.

LEFTY LES · 12-01-2008, 02:31 AM

very nice. trans amber?? shes real nice man

Kate033 · 12-01-2008, 09:36 AM

Congrats! It's a beauty! Love it with the pick guard on too. Good choice!
I was a lot like you, picking up the guitar later on in life. When I was young I had the time to learn, but not the money and then later on in life I had the money, but not the time! Lol I finally decided I would go ahead and do it anyway and I haven't regretted one bit. I dont have the time to play that I might like to and I'm sure I can't learn as quickly as the teenagers that have all day and night to sit around and practice, but I certainly enjoy it!
Well, Congrats and good luck! it's worth it! I know you'll love that guitar!

calibud · 12-01-2008, 09:39 AM

welcome

Gorgeous guitar!

VictorLazarus · 12-01-2008, 09:47 AM

Wow! That thing looks lush!

MVL.

GrouchyDog · 12-01-2008, 10:18 AM

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your first guitar! She's a beauty, looks like mine. If you spend much time here you will be wanting more, guaranteed.

Unless the previous owner swapped the magnet around in the pickup, having it mounted backwards like that won't affect the sound at all. Don't worry about Peter Green and magnets and such, you'll learn quick enough what all that stuff means.

rideski · 12-01-2008, 01:24 PM

Welcome and very nice first guitar!!

Knarbens · 12-01-2008, 02:03 PM

I like the flamed tops on the Elitists!

They look kind of cloudy!

Not so sharp you know!

InnerRage · 12-01-2008, 10:48 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum. I could have written the same post as you. I'm 45, just sarting out because I always wanted to learn to play since I was a kid, bought a new goldtop Elitist and an Orange amp. Like you, I'm also looking for a teacher.This is a great forum for beginners because everyone is very helpful, no attitudes and with some of the lunatics on here, its entertaining as hell

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lifele55 · 12-01-2008, 11:41 PM

I wish I started on an Elitist..

QuantumShinobi · 12-01-2008, 11:47 PM

Very nice guitar, congratulations on the good deal. And good luck with learning, it's rewarding at any age, and at any depth of study. That's what I think is really great about it: you can float on top and get lots of enjoyment out of just playing around, or you can dig in and try to learn all you can, and there's always more to learn. Despite the elitism that creeps into the hobby sometime, it's really about learning to make music that makes you happy.

nauc · 12-02-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifele55

I wish I started on an Elitist..

dam staight!

thats a fine geetar!

congrats!

markophonic · 12-06-2008, 07:45 PM

Nice!

It looks alot like mine.

GNR4EVR · 12-08-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westwyre

Hi guys; I'm a new member who has had a long standing desire to learn to play guitar. So at the ripe age of 54 I'm going to give it a go. I almost bought a Telecaster; but after realizing most of my musical heros played Les Pauls, my mind was made up. I shopped the local GC and various on-line stores. About 3 weeks ago I was on Craigslist and saw this one. After exchanging emails, I went to the fellow's house and gave him $700 cash. That was his asking price; I felt it to be fair and didn't try to low ball him.

It's a 2006 that is virtually immaculate. It was giged a bit and has a very small ding on the back of the headstock, but other than that it is in 95% + condition.

I picked up a Fender Champion 600 and a Learn & Master Guitar course. My career forces a good bit of travel, but I will have a real slow winter season and will take that time to seek a personal instructor. I have no grand illusions, simply want to sit and play some blues.

This forum has a load of information and I have learned quite a bit. I know I can do this if I am persistant at it, even at my age.

Cheers,

jb

You got a good deal! I paid 760 for my 05'. Keep her nice, she'll serve you for many years to come! And welcome!

stryker59 · 12-08-2008, 09:00 AM

sweet lp! congrats on the score! and welcome!!

11-30-2008, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
westwyre Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Member - New Elitist Hi guys; I'm a new member who has had a long standing desire to learn to play guitar. So at the ripe age of 54 I'm going to give it a go. I almost bought a Telecaster; but after realizing most of my musical heros played Les Pauls, my mind was made up. I shopped the local GC and various on-line stores. About 3 weeks ago I was on Craigslist and saw this one. After exchanging emails, I went to the fellow's house and gave him $700 cash. That was his asking price; I felt it to be fair and didn't try to low ball him. It's a 2006 that is virtually immaculate. It was giged a bit and has a very small ding on the back of the headstock, but other than that it is in 95% + condition. I picked up a Fender Champion 600 and a Learn & Master Guitar course. My career forces a good bit of travel, but I will have a real slow winter season and will take that time to seek a personal instructor. I have no grand illusions, simply want to sit and play some blues. This forum has a load of information and I have learned quite a bit. I know I can do this if I am persistant at it, even at my age. Cheers, jb

11-30-2008, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,702 Thanks: 40 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Sweet deal, dude. __________________ ............MLP Fake Hunter............

11-30-2008, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Brunswick Canada Posts: 3,258 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Well good for you, welcome. Great deal on a wonderfull looking guitar congrats! You do know the neck pup is in backwards like Peter Greens. __________________ Its done

11-30-2008, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
MrWrong V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 700 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Congrats, that's a nice looking Elitist, I've got the same model and finish. When you first begin playing it does't seem like your fingers can move and contort like they are suppose to, especially the ring and little fingers, but they will with practice. __________________ Bunch of Gibsons, Fenders, Epi's, Basses

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Akahito Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Turku, Finland Posts: 262 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New Member - New Elitist Nice find! Can we have more pics? I'm liking the finish, there's a lot of variance with those ambers. __________________ I - am - a - DRU..DUR...DUUMM...

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11-30-2008, 10:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
westwyre Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Yes, the seller told me he had changed around the pickup (Peter Green style) I don't know much about this, but at my skill level, it didn't seem to matter much. I have yet to see any other Elitists on Craigslist in my area which is San Francisco, so I'm quite pleased. This is the picture he sent me before I bought the guitar. I re-installed the pick guard.

11-30-2008, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,436 Thanks: 32 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Great guitars. Congrats! Also, welcome to the forum! __________________ 1969 Gibson Deluxe / 08 Gibson R8 / Epi Elitists: Standard & Custom / Epi Custom & Studio Goth - '65 Fender Jaguar My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

12-01-2008, 12:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Brunswick Canada Posts: 3,258 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Oh man take the guard back off! LOL Just joking dress her your way its your guitar. __________________ Its done

12-01-2008, 02:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 754 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist very nice. trans amber?? shes real nice man __________________ "It's not enought to be good at your instrument--you also have to be able to get along with other musicians" _____________________________________________ 1998 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus MIK - Heritage Cherry 1993 Fender Stratocaster MIJ- Vintage White 1991 Yamha FG - 6 string acoustic[/color][/size]

12-01-2008, 09:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kate033 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Congrats! It's a beauty! Love it with the pick guard on too. Good choice! I was a lot like you, picking up the guitar later on in life. When I was young I had the time to learn, but not the money and then later on in life I had the money, but not the time! Lol I finally decided I would go ahead and do it anyway and I haven't regretted one bit. I dont have the time to play that I might like to and I'm sure I can't learn as quickly as the teenagers that have all day and night to sit around and practice, but I certainly enjoy it! Well, Congrats and good luck! it's worth it! I know you'll love that guitar! __________________ 91 Epiphone LP Standard Honeyburst w/ Jimmy Page Mod 1978 MIJ Takamine G330s (Martin D18 clone) - for sale Peavey Classic 30

12-01-2008, 09:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
calibud Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Motor City, MI Posts: 2,525 Thanks: 35 Thanked 33 Times in 9 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist welcome Gorgeous guitar! __________________ www.tonemojo.com www.wbpickups.com

12-01-2008, 09:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
VictorLazarus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall, England Posts: 928 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Wow! That thing looks lush! MVL. __________________ www.weepingstrings.co.uk My music: www.myspace.com/weepingstrings My vids: www.youtube.com/victorlazarus Thank you.

12-01-2008, 10:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
GrouchyDog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 483 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New Member - New Elitist Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your first guitar! She's a beauty, looks like mine. If you spend much time here you will be wanting more, guaranteed. Unless the previous owner swapped the magnet around in the pickup, having it mounted backwards like that won't affect the sound at all. Don't worry about Peter Green and magnets and such, you'll learn quick enough what all that stuff means. __________________ Public deeds are image; private conduct is character. There are 10 kinds of people in the world - those who understand binary and those who don't.

12-01-2008, 01:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
rideski Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Posts: 299 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Welcome and very nice first guitar!!

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QuantumShinobi Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Member - New Elitist Very nice guitar, congratulations on the good deal. And good luck with learning, it's rewarding at any age, and at any depth of study. That's what I think is really great about it: you can float on top and get lots of enjoyment out of just playing around, or you can dig in and try to learn all you can, and there's always more to learn. Despite the elitism that creeps into the hobby sometime, it's really about learning to make music that makes you happy. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------- Transparent Blue 2007 Epiphone Les Paul Standard+ Wine Red 2005 Line 6 Variax 500 Black 1998 Fender MIM Stratocaster

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