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2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

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So I know I'm not the only one on the site that's a musician, and I want to see you's guys's setups. :crackup:

 

I'll start, I've got lots of pictures, as always. :D

 

I play bass and guitar, mosly bass, been playing in bands since I was 10 (7 and a half years), and I've been playing guitar casually for about 4 years. I've accumulated a decent amount of gear over that time period. :crackup:

 

Instruments -

 

My main instrument is my Dean Edge Select 4 string. It's nothing really special, but It's a freaking tank, sounds good, and is comfortable.

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My favorite thing about it, the neck-thru construction. :troll:

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I've also got a Michael Kelly 5-string, acoustic/electric fretless, pretty unique combo.

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The fingerboard inlays are TITS.

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Now for the guitars. In 8th grade, I built a Thinline Fender Tele. Still needs to be set up professionally, but it's got a cool tone to it.

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Ibanez RG 570, by far the easiest guitar to play, EVER.

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Ibanez AW series acoustic/electric:

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Ovation Celebrity 12-string acoustic/electric, from some time in the 1980s, given to me by my Cousin-in-law.

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Check out the awesome 80s pre-amp! :lol:

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2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

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Amp-

 

Gallien-Kreuger 700RB bass head. For 600 bucks, this thing sounds AMAZING and has a ton of power.

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Cabs - Hartke Transporter 2x10 (part of my practice rig)

GK Backline 4x10

Homemade 1x15, covered in Astroturf :crackup:

 

Practice rig in my basement:

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And the cab that gets taken to shows (the 1x15 will join in for outdoor gigs)

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Astroturf! :crackup:

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This is the sight when you walk into my basement (obviosly not everything's mine)

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And a picture of me playing live in January before I shaved my head. :troll:

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geektoad Senior Enthusiast

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i'll drag my toys out and take pics tomorrow. it'll be a letdown though, as i don't have anything as nice as your stuff :troll:

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Great stuff man. No gigs this direction for many years.

 

What about that hippie-circle in the park with the Martin? :troll:

 

Not exactly a gig. We play around a little... that's about it. In my early daze I did a lot of sound work at Pecan Street Studios in Austin. Good times but unfortunately not very good paying times!

geektoad Senior Enthusiast

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Now there's what i should do...go up to my folks' place and take some pics of my stepdad's 10-15 or so Martins. I can't keep track of them all :troll: I keep waiting for a hand me down. and i keep not getting one...after 30 years, i guess i should give up :crackup:

2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

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Now there's what i should do...go up to my folks' place and take some pics of my stepdad's 10-15 or so Martins. I can't keep track of them all :troll: I keep waiting for a hand me down. and i keep not getting one...after 30 years, i guess i should give up :crackup:

 

Just take one, he's got enough he won't notice. :crackup:

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Now there's what i should do...go up to my folks' place and take some pics of my stepdad's 10-15 or so Martins. I can't keep track of them all :troll: I keep waiting for a hand me down. and i keep not getting one...after 30 years, i guess i should give up :crackup:

 

Just take one, he's got enough he won't notice. :crackup:

 

 

i said *I* can't keep track of them. He can. Trust me on this one :D

pennzoil29 Senior Enthusiast

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All I have left is an old beat up accoustic that I drag out a couple of times a month, and definately not worthy of posting a pic of. I sold all my good stuff years ago. Guild, I had an electric & an accoustic, Sigma accoustic, '59 Fender Strat, '67 Gibson Les Paul, Marshall 1/2 stack, Fender Twin. Both the Marshall and Fender Twin were tube amps, distortion like a sob. I miss playing sometimes. I had a band back in the mid '80's called "Powderburn" due to all the cocaine that was always floating around. Three of us got together about 2 yrs ago and jammed on accoustics. That was fun, and it sure brought back some memories. We actually sounded pretty good for not playing together for 20 yrs. I have a video of it on vhs, and sometimes I'll sit back and watch it. Keep up the good work Dan, and stay away from the drugs, they'll ruin you.

geektoad Senior Enthusiast

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OK, here you go. Keep in mind that all three of mine were probably had for less than one of yours, Dan :dunno:

 

The beater electric/accoustic:

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The wonder from the 80s:

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My baby (I need to take the time and redo the electronics in it):

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I have about $700 into the three of them. Since I haven't been in a band in 15 years, I'm all about bang for the buck, since they're toys, not tools :lol:

2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

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Noice, is that the dark cherry or whatever it's called on the Paul? I love the grain. :dunno:

 

And it wouldn't be an '80s guitar without the Floyd Rose. :lol:

Draenor Senior Enthusiast

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I've also got a Michael Kelly 5-string, acoustic/electric fretless, pretty unique combo.

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mmmm....This is beautiful....fretless too.....

 

I used to play with an Ibenez/ Hartke. :dunno: I got rid of my stuff years ago, when I had a some nerves and tendons in my left hand cut up in a winching accident.

dietz4ibanez Senior Enthusiast

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Ummm I have an acoustic/electric Ibanez Artwood series guitar... I will have to make a rain check on the picture for right now... I sold all my other guitars before I got married...

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