Hey, my name is Tim, I go by Coup

thiscalltoarms · 10-31-2010, 04:46 PM

So, my name is Tim, but I go by Coup. I am new here, but I've been lurking as a visitor for some time, and I decided to become a member a few weeks ago.

I've been a member of another music board for about 3 years, and I had consistently heard great things about this board via pm's on that other board. I had meant to get involved over here a while back, but I have an awkward relationship with LPs that made it seem a little odd to be over here.

I love to play LPs in the studio, and I did most of my recent studio work on R8s and R9s. When demo-ing an amp in a store, I will always seek out a Gibson LP, the problem is that live they can be fatiguing in their weight and I prefer the balance (or lack thereof) of an SG, since I learned to play on SGs.

I love SGs and like LPs, but I pretty much require an ebony fretboard in order to feel inspired long term. During Studio work, I can swallow the rosewood boards of R8 / R9s because I do like the way the tone records, but the feel is all wrong. I have several early 2002-2003 SG Faded guitars with the moon inlays on the ebony board because I really like that guitar for some reason.

I am here now, because I like the community that is here, and because as I have been in the studio more, I am realizing the need to own my own LP (or several if I am going to seriously use them beyond the studio). This LP would need an ebony board, and I am pretty laid back about the LP neck choice.

I think I found a LP Goddess that will be my first LP for live use, and I am considering either hunting a 1979-1981 solid body LP custom or maybe a Manhatten Midnight LP (I really like the color, and it has ebony), or maybe something else entirely. Not sure. That's why I am here, to learn and eventually contribute to a community who know LPs better than the hacks at Gibson do.

Ask me anything you want, I want to get to know all of ya.

***mobprop667*** · 10-31-2010, 05:02 PM

welcome to the forum. ask you anything....hmm..........if you are driving in a vehicle at the speed of light and turn on the headlights, what would happen?

thiscalltoarms · 10-31-2010, 05:06 PM

hmmm, I guess then the car would have the lights on but the light wouldn't project out. the lights would be on but not doing anything to light the movement of car. I think?

***mobprop667*** · 10-31-2010, 05:09 PM

thanks for trying to answer the question. you may prceed to the madness that is mlp.

all kidding aside, this is a great place with a lot of knowledge and entertainment. you will love it here.

jppr8 · 10-31-2010, 05:14 PM

Welcome aboard

planks · 11-01-2010, 03:29 PM

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JIM'S GoldTOP · 11-01-2010, 05:19 PM

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Greg's Guitars · 11-02-2010, 09:08 AM

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Frankie A. · 11-05-2010, 10:43 AM

Welcome

10-31-2010, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
thiscalltoarms Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey, my name is Tim, I go by Coup So, my name is Tim, but I go by Coup. I am new here, but I've been lurking as a visitor for some time, and I decided to become a member a few weeks ago. I've been a member of another music board for about 3 years, and I had consistently heard great things about this board via pm's on that other board. I had meant to get involved over here a while back, but I have an awkward relationship with LPs that made it seem a little odd to be over here. I love to play LPs in the studio, and I did most of my recent studio work on R8s and R9s. When demo-ing an amp in a store, I will always seek out a Gibson LP, the problem is that live they can be fatiguing in their weight and I prefer the balance (or lack thereof) of an SG, since I learned to play on SGs. I love SGs and like LPs, but I pretty much require an ebony fretboard in order to feel inspired long term. During Studio work, I can swallow the rosewood boards of R8 / R9s because I do like the way the tone records, but the feel is all wrong. I have several early 2002-2003 SG Faded guitars with the moon inlays on the ebony board because I really like that guitar for some reason. I am here now, because I like the community that is here, and because as I have been in the studio more, I am realizing the need to own my own LP (or several if I am going to seriously use them beyond the studio). This LP would need an ebony board, and I am pretty laid back about the LP neck choice. I think I found a LP Goddess that will be my first LP for live use, and I am considering either hunting a 1979-1981 solid body LP custom or maybe a Manhatten Midnight LP (I really like the color, and it has ebony), or maybe something else entirely. Not sure. That's why I am here, to learn and eventually contribute to a community who know LPs better than the hacks at Gibson do. Ask me anything you want, I want to get to know all of ya.

10-31-2010, 05:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
*mobprop667* GUITAR DR AND GUITAR PIMP Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,327 Thanks: 185 Thanked 1,222 Times in 219 Posts	Re: Hey, my name is Tim, I go by Coup welcome to the forum. ask you anything....hmm..........if you are driving in a vehicle at the speed of light and turn on the headlights, what would happen? __________________ One ugly Rat Ass Bastard

10-31-2010, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
thiscalltoarms Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hey, my name is Tim, I go by Coup hmmm, I guess then the car would have the lights on but the light wouldn't project out. the lights would be on but not doing anything to light the movement of car. I think?

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*mobprop667* GUITAR DR AND GUITAR PIMP Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,327 Thanks: 185 Thanked 1,222 Times in 219 Posts	Re: Hey, my name is Tim, I go by Coup thanks for trying to answer the question. you may prceed to the madness that is mlp. all kidding aside, this is a great place with a lot of knowledge and entertainment. you will love it here. __________________ One ugly Rat Ass Bastard

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