Bobbradley
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Sandy still looks stunning.
Of course it does, but for a quarter of a million, better to believe it sounds like da voice of God.I thought it sounded like an average historic
Most of the tone it’s still in the fingers, and that player sucks big time.Sandy sure is a beauty but dang the sound. Yea I know about the YT compression and stuff. But I have listened to Vintage LP's played on YT vids that you could tell were special. Nothing special soncially on the vid here.
Of course it does, but for a quarter of a million, better to believe it sounds like da voice of God.
Most of the tone it’s still in the fingers, and that player sucks big time.
Yep.This is my point exactly!
You can have a closet full of vintage guitars and never sound any better because of it. You sound like you no matter what.
The les paul fantasy of old guitars being the benchmark of tone, goes out the window when you can't drive that ship like jimmy page.
I once had a 54 goldtop, thought I was going to reap the benefits of vintage mojo. Then I realized it was just me playing through a different guitar. I sold it and put the money towards paying off my house at the time. I don't regret it.
What I realized was my ears had gotten used to a good sounding historic being the benchmark of les paul tone, and I had to readjust my perception based on old wood vs. new.
The difference in what I sounded like was not worth the extra money to me.
Now I am still a big fan of old guitars, I have a bunch leftover, but they sound like me, not my heroes.
This particular guitar that Tom sold is more of an infamous instrument than anything else, and for 475000 I would have sold it as well, thrown in a free tubescreamer too!
That is a 100% rock solid priceless comment from Chet.I remember what Chet Atkins said to a fan one time...
Fan: " hey your guitar sounds great"
Chet puts the guitar on a stand...
Chet: " what does it sound like now"
Tell us about that $25k motorcycle you have posted in your avatar. Does it get to the store faster? Do you drive better than when on a low-end Honda?This is my point exactly!
You can have a closet full of vintage guitars and never sound any better because of it. You sound like you no matter what.
The les paul fantasy of old guitars being the benchmark of tone, goes out the window when you can't drive that ship like jimmy page.
I once had a 54 goldtop, thought I was going to reap the benefits of vintage mojo. Then I realized it was just me playing through a different guitar. I sold it and put the money towards paying off my house at the time. I don't regret it.
What I realized was my ears had gotten used to a good sounding historic being the benchmark of les paul tone, and I had to readjust my perception based on old wood vs. new.
The difference in what I sounded like was not worth the extra money to me.
Now I am still a big fan of old guitars, I have a bunch leftover, but they sound like me, not my heroes.
This particular guitar that Tom sold is more of an infamous instrument than anything else, and for 475000 I would have sold it as well, thrown in a free tubescreamer too!
Tell us about that $25k motorcycle you have posted in your avatar. Does it get to the store faster? Do you drive better than when on a low-end Honda?
Or does it not matter, because it's your money, and YOU like it?
EXACTLY my point. I'm sure Mason doesn't care. So why spend time in a vintage guitar forum questioning the spending habits or "ear" of someone else.Its your money and if YOU like it who gives a shit if I don't?
Seems not working with Mason...OH - and my burst DOES make me sound better.
Here is my point , it's not the guitar that sounds good it's the guy playing it, and this Mason guy proves my point. His six figure guitar doesn't sound any better in his hands than any other guitar.EXACTLY my point. I'm sure Mason doesn't care. So why spend time in a vintage guitar forum questioning the spending habits or "ear" of someone else.
OH - and my burst DOES make me sound better. Just ask my bass player.![]()
yeah its about as lame as naming every rain storm by the weather channel .Why must these guitars have names?
Sandy, Nicky, Donna, Carmelita, why not douche bag, bitch, yap yap, and dirty ho.
My wife has a name for every guitar I have, she calls them "another one"