Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame - Page 2

Adwex · 03-25-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by b-squared

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[Edit] One more pic...this is Max Baker from Mama's Pride (signed in the 70's very Almond Bros. sounding) playing my axe at a recent show in STL...he fell in love with it!

BB

I'm not familiar with the band or the player, but that's still friggin' cool as hell.

***b-squared*** · 03-25-2008, 10:54 AM

They never hit it really big, but have done several good albums. Kinda like the ABB but more funky.

They are still a great band, and play occasionally in STL.

I love this shot...great color, and I think it really makes my LP look vintage.

BTW...Max plays almost exclusively on teh neck pickup, and the Peter Green mod suited him to a tee...my guitar sounded infinitely better than his '69 LP Custom.

BB

***b-squared*** · 03-25-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mmcquain

Some don't care for this flame but it works for me and that's I need to know...

I like it--is that what they call BBQ? I dig the tight flame pattern. Makes it different.

Great looking axe!

BB

buckwild · 03-25-2008, 09:51 PM

flame is subjective. Some people like it tight, pinstripe, BBQ, quilted, chevron shape, and many more. I like curly fat flame that is not too symetrical.

***b-squared*** · 03-25-2008, 09:53 PM

Very Pretty...

BB

pinefd · 03-25-2008, 10:16 PM

I think I've got one of every type of flame to come off of a maple tree...except for bbq...and I love 'em all. I really love some of the ones posted in this thread, like Buckwild's, BB's and Flameburst's (one of my favorites). And to me, the more pronounced the flame, the better, so I tend to like many of the guitars from the mid '90's, and many from '07 as well.

Frank

LoKi · 03-25-2008, 11:44 PM

The best flame is the one that sounds good and comes home with me. Doesn't really matter what it looks like...

Roman Rist · 03-26-2008, 12:18 AM

here is some great flame!

shotgunlew · 03-26-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RFR

here is some great flame!

AHHH!

mmcquain · 03-26-2008, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

I like it--is that what they call BBQ? I dig the tight flame pattern. Makes it different. Great looking axe! BB

Thanks. Yes, some call it BBQ. I prefer "pinstripe" for mine (thin flame) as I tend to think of BBQ as a slightly wider flame. Anyway, it's really a matter of finding one that speaks to you (and don't worry about what anybody else thinks - unless you're only buying for resale). My CS-356 and Classic Antique both have slightly wider flames than the Custom. I like 'em all. And like Pinefld said, Buckwild's is a nice looking top as well.

DEMENTED · 03-27-2008, 03:40 PM

Here is my '05 R9, the color is washed out in the directsun, it's really an iced teaburst. I don't know what to call this type of flame, it's not my favorite but it's what I could find at the time.

Boleskinehouse · 03-27-2008, 04:54 PM

I don't know if everyone would think its great, but I certainly do!

'05 R9 Darkback.

***b-squared*** · 03-27-2008, 05:04 PM

mmcquain, love the tight flame pattern.

Has the look of top-shelf furniture...the vintage VERY expensive kind.

Gorgeous.

BB

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,158 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame They never hit it really big, but have done several good albums. Kinda like the ABB but more funky. They are still a great band, and play occasionally in STL. I love this shot...great color, and I think it really makes my LP look vintage. BTW...Max plays almost exclusively on teh neck pickup, and the Peter Green mod suited him to a tee...my guitar sounded infinitely better than his '69 LP Custom. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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buckwild Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame flame is subjective. Some people like it tight, pinstripe, BBQ, quilted, chevron shape, and many more. I like curly fat flame that is not too symetrical.

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,158 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame Very Pretty... BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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pinefd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 14 Thanked 109 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame I think I've got one of every type of flame to come off of a maple tree...except for bbq...and I love 'em all. I really love some of the ones posted in this thread, like Buckwild's, BB's and Flameburst's (one of my favorites). And to me, the more pronounced the flame, the better, so I tend to like many of the guitars from the mid '90's, and many from '07 as well. Frank __________________ Check out my website at: www.lesstallguitars.com And check out some of my personal gear at: Historic Les Paul Database

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DEMENTED Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame Here is my '05 R9, the color is washed out in the directsun, it's really an iced teaburst. I don't know what to call this type of flame, it's not my favorite but it's what I could find at the time.

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Boleskinehouse V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 17,799 Thanks: 63 Thanked 506 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame I don't know if everyone would think its great, but I certainly do! '05 R9 Darkback.

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,158 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Great Flame...a lesson on selecting a nice R9 flame mmcquain, love the tight flame pattern. Has the look of top-shelf furniture...the vintage VERY expensive kind. Gorgeous. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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