Aussie members with Historic LP's

blueheeler · 08-25-2008, 05:19 AM

Thought it might be a good idea to see who has what in the land down under.Obviously got the idea from Stowburst's thread-cheers Mark-let's see what comes up.

richlespaul · 08-25-2008, 06:09 AM

Here's my 2003 R8 - Adelaide Historic and bricks

Red&Die · 08-25-2008, 06:50 AM

I like the one on the left...

Vintage_Burster · 08-25-2008, 06:59 AM

I wish...

BernieM · 08-25-2008, 11:34 PM

I always like to play on these threads!!
Here is my much loved 02 R8 from Adelaide

rumbling_groover · 08-26-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueheeler

Thought it might be a good idea to see who has what in the land down under.Obviously got the idea from Stowburst's thread-cheers Mark-let's see what comes up.

I love the cherry on the right!

I might not quite qualify as an Aussie, but I have close family over there. How good are we at the sitting down sports

That cherry looks like lollies

So Relax · 08-28-2008, 05:35 AM

Here's mine '07 & '02 R8's

Vintage_Burster · 08-28-2008, 08:27 AM

Nice! But whats up with the fretboard on the left?

So Relax · 08-29-2008, 05:29 AM

Just a streaked Fretboard. There's been many dsicussions about them. There is no structural problem, in fact out of all the Reissues in the store this guitar smoked them soundwise. However because of the streak it was reduced from $6.3K to $3.5 so I'm not complaining. I may put a Braz board on it, but I can't bring myself to mess with its tone yet (well the electronics will be changed, but the acoustic tone is what I look for).

Liam · 08-29-2008, 12:49 PM

Gidday cobbers, fair dinkum, etc. (Sorry, limited knowledge of the Aussie lingo).

Personally I LOVE that streaked fretboard. No way I'd change it if it were mine. It's the unique features in the wood that make individual guitars special IMO.

Liam

R9. · 08-29-2008, 01:00 PM

First it was UK historic owners...now it's Aussie historic owners.
...it's discrimination, I tell you...DISCRIMINATION!!
That's it, I'm starting the Canadian historic owners thread.

Red Baron · 08-29-2008, 08:00 PM

Why don't you Canadian's just join up with us Aussies, we need the numbers

...we'll teach you words like "strewth" and "bonzer" plus we'll throw in Kylie to call your very own (if you want her)

Here's my lone R0

Red Baron · 08-29-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam

Gidday cobbers, fair dinkum, etc. (Sorry, limited knowledge of the Aussie lingo).

Funny thing is that our lingo really stems from the penal colony days, and comes directly from English cockney slang... we are your cousins down under.

richlespaul · 08-29-2008, 09:14 PM

Nice R0 Chris.. You can only play 1 at a time anyway

blueheeler · 08-29-2008, 09:18 PM

You need one for each day of the week.

richlespaul · 08-29-2008, 09:22 PM

Now that's what I'm talking about - just got to convince the handbrake

Nick59 · 08-30-2008, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Funny thing is that our lingo really stems from the penal colony days, and comes directly from English cockney slang... we are your cousins down under.

Yup, much of the slang is how the Poms spoke back in the 19th century when they first came over. The words have died out back home but live on, more or less, over here. And you can keep Kylie Minogue.

I'll put my hand up for an Aussie Historic, but I only have about 3 photos of it and they've been on here before...

sonsofthedesert · 08-30-2008, 05:20 AM

Hi,

Fellow Aussies, not wanting to be a smart arse or give a history lesson but "back in the 19th century when they first came over"?

The first settlement was in 1787 = 18th century!

Fully 50% of convicts were Irish - the rest Scots and English.

"Fair dinkum" is in fact apparently from Chinese (Cantonese) "ding kam" meaning gold (and 1850s Gold Rush lingo).

As for the notorious kylie - she is regarded as the most non musical export this country has ever produced - she certainly can't play the guitar or any other musical instrument and we all know she certainly can't sing

Thus endeth the history lesson

Red Barron - that R0 is STUNNING!

Red Baron · 08-30-2008, 06:57 AM

Thanks guy's.

Here's a pic that shows off the grain nicely.

Mark, you've got an amazing collection, I'd love to try them all one day.

Rich, I think your R8 looks very cool, nice subtle flame in the top, have you taken any more pics?

blueheeler · 08-30-2008, 09:43 AM

Chris,after all the good advice you've given me ,you're welcome to try them anytime.

chunkwedge · 08-30-2008, 06:46 PM

Here are my 2004 Cloud 9's - R9 and R6 - both residing in adelaide.

blueheeler · 08-30-2008, 07:44 PM

chunkwedge-nice guitars-have you had the R6 long,i noticed there was one on the bay recently.

chunkwedge · 08-30-2008, 08:33 PM

"chunkwedge-nice guitars-have you had the R6 long,i noticed there was one on the bay recently. "

Thanks. I have had both guitars for about 2 years now and wouldn't get rid of them for anything.

BTW, that is a hell of a collection of historic LP's that you have!

richlespaul · 08-30-2008, 10:02 PM

Chris - heres one with it's partner in crime...

Red Baron · 08-31-2008, 12:59 AM

Beautiful duo you got there chunkwedge, I love the flecks in the R9.

Very nice combo Rich!

richlespaul · 08-31-2008, 03:32 AM

So many nice Historics, lots in Radelaide too...
Here's my new R8 at it's first gig in the Echunga hall Saturday night.

Vintage_Burster · 08-31-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunkwedge

Here are my 2004 Cloud 9's - R9 and R6 - both residing in adelaide.

I thought R6's only came in Goldtop?

So Relax · 08-31-2008, 05:14 AM

Awesome guitars folks.

Baron, the top on the R0 is one of the best I've seen.

08-25-2008, 05:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
blueheeler Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aussie members with Historic LP's Thought it might be a good idea to see who has what in the land down under.Obviously got the idea from Stowburst's thread-cheers Mark-let's see what comes up.

08-25-2008, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
richlespaul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide S.A. Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Here's my 2003 R8 - Adelaide Historic and bricks __________________ 8 3509 "Lets be realistic about this, the guitar can be the most blasphemous device on the face of the earth. That's why I like it... The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar, now that's my idea of a good time" Frank Zappa

08-25-2008, 06:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red&Die Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's I like the one on the left...

08-25-2008, 06:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
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BernieM Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's I always like to play on these threads!! Here is my much loved 02 R8 from Adelaide Last edited by BernieM; 08-26-2008 at 12:10 AM.

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08-28-2008, 05:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
So Relax Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Here's mine '07 & '02 R8's

08-28-2008, 08:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vintage_Burster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Nice! But whats up with the fretboard on the left? __________________ "Bursting with a Vintage 07 Standard!"

08-29-2008, 05:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
So Relax Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Just a streaked Fretboard. There's been many dsicussions about them. There is no structural problem, in fact out of all the Reissues in the store this guitar smoked them soundwise. However because of the streak it was reduced from $6.3K to $3.5 so I'm not complaining. I may put a Braz board on it, but I can't bring myself to mess with its tone yet (well the electronics will be changed, but the acoustic tone is what I look for).

08-29-2008, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 1,098 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Gidday cobbers, fair dinkum, etc. (Sorry, limited knowledge of the Aussie lingo). Personally I LOVE that streaked fretboard. No way I'd change it if it were mine. It's the unique features in the wood that make individual guitars special IMO. Liam

08-29-2008, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
R9. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's First it was UK historic owners...now it's Aussie historic owners. ...it's discrimination, I tell you...DISCRIMINATION!! That's it, I'm starting the Canadian historic owners thread. __________________ I said it's a joke son! My gear

08-29-2008, 08:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Red Baron Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunshine Coast - Australia Posts: 378 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Why don't you Canadian's just join up with us Aussies, we need the numbers ...we'll teach you words like "strewth" and "bonzer" plus we'll throw in Kylie to call your very own (if you want her) Here's my lone R0

08-29-2008, 09:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
richlespaul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide S.A. Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Nice R0 Chris.. You can only play 1 at a time anyway __________________ 8 3509 "Lets be realistic about this, the guitar can be the most blasphemous device on the face of the earth. That's why I like it... The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar, now that's my idea of a good time" Frank Zappa

08-29-2008, 09:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
blueheeler Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's You need one for each day of the week.

08-29-2008, 09:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
richlespaul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide S.A. Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Now that's what I'm talking about - just got to convince the handbrake __________________ 8 3509 "Lets be realistic about this, the guitar can be the most blasphemous device on the face of the earth. That's why I like it... The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar, now that's my idea of a good time" Frank Zappa

08-30-2008, 05:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
sonsofthedesert Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne,Australia Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Hi, Fellow Aussies, not wanting to be a smart arse or give a history lesson but "back in the 19th century when they first came over"? The first settlement was in 1787 = 18th century! Fully 50% of convicts were Irish - the rest Scots and English. "Fair dinkum" is in fact apparently from Chinese (Cantonese) "ding kam" meaning gold (and 1850s Gold Rush lingo). As for the notorious kylie - she is regarded as the most non musical export this country has ever produced - she certainly can't play the guitar or any other musical instrument and we all know she certainly can't sing Thus endeth the history lesson Red Barron - that R0 is STUNNING!

08-30-2008, 06:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
Red Baron Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunshine Coast - Australia Posts: 378 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Thanks guy's. Here's a pic that shows off the grain nicely. Mark, you've got an amazing collection, I'd love to try them all one day. Rich, I think your R8 looks very cool, nice subtle flame in the top, have you taken any more pics?

08-30-2008, 09:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
blueheeler Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Chris,after all the good advice you've given me ,you're welcome to try them anytime.

08-30-2008, 06:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
chunkwedge Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Here are my 2004 Cloud 9's - R9 and R6 - both residing in adelaide.

08-30-2008, 07:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
blueheeler Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's chunkwedge-nice guitars-have you had the R6 long,i noticed there was one on the bay recently.

08-30-2008, 08:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
chunkwedge Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's "chunkwedge-nice guitars-have you had the R6 long,i noticed there was one on the bay recently. " Thanks. I have had both guitars for about 2 years now and wouldn't get rid of them for anything. BTW, that is a hell of a collection of historic LP's that you have!

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richlespaul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide S.A. Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Chris - heres one with it's partner in crime... __________________ 8 3509 "Lets be realistic about this, the guitar can be the most blasphemous device on the face of the earth. That's why I like it... The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar, now that's my idea of a good time" Frank Zappa

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Red Baron Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunshine Coast - Australia Posts: 378 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Beautiful duo you got there chunkwedge, I love the flecks in the R9. Very nice combo Rich!

08-31-2008, 03:32 AM	#26 (permalink)
richlespaul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide S.A. Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's So many nice Historics, lots in Radelaide too... Here's my new R8 at it's first gig in the Echunga hall Saturday night. __________________ 8 3509 "Lets be realistic about this, the guitar can be the most blasphemous device on the face of the earth. That's why I like it... The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar, now that's my idea of a good time" Frank Zappa

08-31-2008, 05:14 AM	#28 (permalink)
So Relax Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aussie members with Historic LP's Awesome guitars folks. Baron, the top on the R0 is one of the best I've seen.

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