LTD: TE-212

It had to happen. Especially when it's at the store for weeks, largely ignored by buyers who are preoccupied with other distractions. I didn't buy this to Albert Collins or Ron Wood my playing time, I just wish to own a dual humbucking Tele-style guitar which doesn't cost a bomb & the LTD TE-212 is it.

Selling: Gibson 490 humbuckers (covered) (Item SOLD)

These pickups are removed from my Gibson SGJ. They are a pair of covered 490 humbuckers. As you can see here, they were sealed at the factory so they are not removable unless you are willing to surgically remove them. 

• Selling: Gibson 490 pickups (covered)
• Condition: 9.5/10
• Self-collect: CCK mrt station
• No reservations/ no trades
• Queries/ confirmation: dark1349@hotmail.com
• Price: Best offer secures

Re-string: Gibson LP BFG

I had some time yesterday prior to the lunch out, gave my BFG a re-string. I consider this an LPJ predecessor. Assuming you understand what the LPJ has to offer in terms of instrument finish, the BFG was everything LPJ is now. But I believe you won't buy the BFG based on the following accounts...

There wasn't a particular high standard when it comes to wood quality. The pocked marked wood surface seen above & jagged edges were acceptable.

Frayed joint edges were also acceptable. There were many 'hairy' instances on this guitar which would induce a splinter episode if you aren't too careful with handling.

Seriously, 'missing' bits from the flame top. 

However, the LPJ of today are way ahead in terms of the physical respect of the guitar. What you see here in the BFG are absent in the LPJ. It seems that there is this realization that people are not agreeable with quasi-trash, regardless of the revered brand name. But the BFG was conceived to manifest such raw manifestation which many players failed to understand & embrace. I bought one knowing all this was part of the 'package' but more importantly, it's my first exposure to a gloss-free Gibson neck & I some how liked it (still liking it) better than the traditional lacquered Gibson neck. Also, the sharper, more defined overall tone won me over.

Congrats! Dr. Duck's strings giveaway winners

Congrats to the above-listed winners! I've decided to reward all those who made it by midnight 7th July 2013.

Please check your e-mail for confirmations. Remember to reply with your mailing address & preferred string gauge. I've decided to let you chaps try the Dr. Duck brand as the manufacturer recently revised their processes to manifest an improved feel which in my opinion, is worth trying.

Gotcha

If you come across any blokes with bloated ego telling you straight in the face they are proud to buy American, you can show them this pic. I'm not here to disrepute the manufacturer, heck, why would I buy this brand name if I'm of the opinion it's turd. Just wanna prove that when you're not looking, you might be played like a fool.

Anyway, I'm doing away with this circuit board, it doesn't matter. Guitar in question- Gibson SGJ.

2 million!

I don't celebrate anniversaries, birthdays & such but I'm eternally grateful to you for making this happen- as at 2034hrs today, theguitaraddict had more than 2 million hits :-O I hope to keep going & not lose the interest in documenting guitar-related matters here & I sincerely hope all this effort are meaningful to you.

As a token of my appreciation to you, I'm giving away 2 millions packs of Dr. Duck guitar strings which are sponsored by SV Guitars (thanks, Mike!!) by answering this simple question: 

How many SV Guitars branches are there in Singapore?

Please e-mail me your answer to: dark1349@hotmail.com before 12.00 midnight today (6th July 2013). Winners will be notified by an e-mail reply with a request for your mailing address. Each winner will be entitled to choose the string gauge set of your choice- .009 or .010 :-)

Once again, a big thank you for your support!

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PS: Bro Ijau D. Koceng- I have a complimentary pack of strings for you, so no efforts needed, just chill & check your mail box during Ramadhan :-)