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Guitar Acquisition Syndrome – Struggling During the Pandemic
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been struggling with GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome) during the COVID-19 pandemic for two years already. It’s really hard not to go out and buy new gear or barter a gear trade. But I have to be strong! I can’t let myself succumb to 🎸
Guitar Repair
Is it OK to Drill Replacement Pickguard Holes on a Danelectro ‘59 12-String?
No, it isn’t ok to drill holes in someone else’s guitar. This is unless they specifically authorize you to do so, whether it be for a repair or an improvement. If you’re the owner, do what you want, but be informed that your expensive vintage guitar may no longer be 🎸
Amp Repair
Fender Blues Deluxe Repair – Power Resistor Replacement
For those of you who love the warm sound of the Fender ‘57 Blues Deluxe Reissue blasts, balanced with its drive, presence, and spring reverb, you’ll be disappointed when it begins to cut out after long periods of play at higher than normal volumes. The Blues Deluxe Reissue is a 🎸
Gear
Gretsch G5227T Special Edition Electromatic Double Jet BT with Bigsby
The Dilemma: To buy or not to buy another guitar (based on a photo) My son called me in a panic a few days before Christmas. He saw an amazing guitar that he felt compelled to acquire (this may be the start of his GAS). I reminded him that it 🎸
Amp Repair
Marshall 75 Reverb Restoral
A real gem of a solid-state amp by Marshall. I mean, when my guitar slinger friend Neil came over and saw that I fix amps (I was rebuilding my Fender Blues Deluxe ’57 reissue at the time) he exclaimed, “Geez, I have this early-eighties Marshall amp that I love but 🎸
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