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Title: If God Gave you....
Post by: The Reverend 48 on January 30, 2009, 04:06:12 AM
.............£1500/$3000 (not a penny more) to spend on a guitar what would you buy?

Id look for a mint 2nd Hand PRS custom 24 with birds :P
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: Flash Harry on January 30, 2009, 04:13:34 AM
.....I'd have nothing to spend.

However if the bank made an error in my favour, I'd get a Taylor acoustic.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: Greeny on January 30, 2009, 04:33:33 AM
I'm torn on this one.

I want a REALLY good electro-acoustic. But I also want a Gretsch. Decisions decisions  :D
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: Tony on January 30, 2009, 04:55:37 AM
I just sold a guitar for AUD$1000 and it is burning a hole in my pocket so I have given this question some thought already.  I have to say that before I'd go and buy another guitar (although a Larrivee Grand Auditorum looks mighty pretty) I'd get either a double bass or an Eastman mandocello.  Then I would cry because I didn't have time to do the practice.  By the way, who is this God dude that gives away money?  If I knew someone like that, I'd probably worship the cat.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: ianjm on January 30, 2009, 10:31:11 AM
Got to be an Ibanez jem 555. Would have been a Steve Vai sig but that goes over by £65.

Maybe theyed knock the £65 off for cash ;D
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: Bluesberry on January 30, 2009, 11:35:46 AM
I would run out very fast and get a Gibson ES-335 like the one in the link below.  I wouldn't even take the time to dress or throw a coat on or anything, as soon as that God dude laid the money in my hand I would be out the door and down the street.  I want it so bad I may not even wait on the God dude to come through with the money  :D
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Memphis-ES335-Dot-Figuredtop-electric-guitar-with-Gloss-Finish?sku=517280 (http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Memphis-ES335-Dot-Figuredtop-electric-guitar-with-Gloss-Finish?sku=517280)

Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: steveblues50 on January 30, 2009, 12:13:06 PM
it would have to be a les paul std.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: BossMicroBRew on January 30, 2009, 02:31:50 PM
I would invest it in the stock markets, let it lose about 1/3 of its value, and then get a 1961 SG Reissue.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: AlchemyMN on January 30, 2009, 07:08:08 PM
Quote from: Bluesberry on January 30, 2009, 11:35:46 AMI would run out very fast and get a Gibson ES-335 like the one in the link below. 

Like this?

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/AlchemyMN/Michael01h.jpg

Seriously, I would get the matching ES-175, slightly used. Or invest in gold, watch is triple and buy a McPherson or Hoffman acoustic.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: Wiley on January 30, 2009, 07:23:51 PM
I have a gibson les paul bass bought back in the middle 70's are they worht much?   LIsted at 900 us dollars back then.

Wondering?
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: 3guitarsEddy on February 01, 2009, 01:52:48 PM
I think it would have to be A Gibson L.P. classic in Ebony, its nearest to black that I can see.  Probably about £1500.

Keep on Strumming

Eddy.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: holdempok on February 01, 2009, 02:26:38 PM
Neither. I would give all the money to the devil in exchange to play like wichita and sing like greeny.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: Tony on February 01, 2009, 10:46:20 PM
I like that answer.  I would give a lot to be able to sing and play well.  The play well just needs more practice time but the singing, well, I think that's comes factory fitted or not at all.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: Bro on February 03, 2009, 09:49:45 AM
Thats easy! A Gibson ES-335 dot plain red! Jesus i love that guitar..
Been wanting that thing since i first saw b.b. king!
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: upsetminded on February 05, 2009, 08:41:35 AM
I would get a 35 second guitar lesson from David Gilmour
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: 3guitarsEddy on February 05, 2009, 02:03:12 PM
I just wish I could sing. Period.

Keep on strumming

Eddy.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: possibly on February 05, 2009, 02:12:00 PM
I would buy a Sadowsky bass - that's only because I have the Bongo bass already. mm - scrimp n save I did and got a good deal on ebay too.
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: guitarron on February 06, 2009, 05:29:00 AM
tempting because i struggle with gear lust
a used gibson es175 or a PRS
Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: 64Guitars on February 12, 2009, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: wiley on January 30, 2009, 07:23:51 PMI have a gibson les paul bass bought back in the middle 70's are they worht much?   LIsted at 900 us dollars back then.

Here's a 1973 for $1,750.00:
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1926061 (http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1926061)

And here's a 1971, although no price is shown:
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1969701 (http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1969701)

I think Gibson basses are under-rated. I have a 1962 EB0 which I just love. Looks like it was a good investment too. I bought it in 1970 for $150.

http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1901988 (http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1901988)

I'd never sell it though.

Title: Re: If God Gave you....
Post by: possibly on February 12, 2009, 02:01:20 PM
Not open to offers at all?