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Yep, like that!

First up, guitarist's nipple, not something that I've ever suffered from, but it made me smile. Second... Er... nothing to add here.

Small valve amps can be incredibly loud. I had a Bassman reissue, ‘just’ 40 watts, basically unusable without causing walls to be blown over! I made it into a gain + master volume, as opposed to just volume set up, with a mod from Vyse https://vyseamps.com/index.html , worked a treat. The other option is to use an attenuator.

Doh! How many times did I look at edit profile? Quite a few I can tell you. Thanks for that and, yes, I am getting new specs next week!

Sorry, can't help, I haven't used multi FX units since my old Digi RP1.

I’m not a big user on BC but I was going to use it here as an RIP for the late Jeff Beck. Having already done a number of lengthy posts about his demise elsewhere, I didn’t feel like doing it again here.

It's getting properly exciting now.

Hello... is there anybody out there? I just want to know why I can't post a status update?

There doesn't seem to be an input area for a status update in my profile. My BC account has it, but not here it seems .

Be aware that, depending on your body’s chemistry, gold finish can strip off quite easily. I see that they’re apparently fitted with tall, narrow frets, these are quite a vintage appointment and make for a different feel. I like these on a bass, but not so much on a guitar. Your experience may vary of course.

The point of an anodised pickguard was to reduce electrical interference. With modern shielding (when it’s done properly) anodised p/gs aren’t really necessary, more of an aesthetic choice. I certainly don’t buy into it altering the tone in any perceptible way (it’s non magnetic, so can’t interfere with the pickups or string vibration), other than interference rejection (less hum). If you bought the guitar and didn’t like the feel or look, replace it with one that you do.

Excellent! Via GC or BC, or another outlet?

Although I haven’t bought anything from them for absolutely ages, my in store experience with Peach was very favourable. In more recent times, Kenny’s music in Scotland (they have a few branches) are very helpful, I visited their Dundee branch a couple of times, both positive experiences. My most used outlet, however, is a big player, Guitar Guitar; no complaints either online or in store.

I don't won one, but I did see a gig of members of a top flight, Eagles tribute, doing a variety of assorted covers, using them for both guitars, sounded ace. I have a friend who uses one and swears by it.

Really nice guitars, I've owned an S&P guitar for 25 years or so. GLWTS

Don't know what you mean, what is this bass thing you speak of?

Zombie thread time! Just revisiting this thread after posting on @hyndelegs thread about a potential Tele purchase. I’d forgotten how many nice guitars have been posted here.

If you contact the store with stock direct, Guitar Guitar have been amenable to weighing guitars for me, as have Anderton's (whether they actually do it, or just guess is unknown, but worth a go). Thomas are a huge, Germany based retailer who I've good service from in the past. The only problem is that if you decide to return an item, for reasons other than faulty, sending back to the EU throws up all sorts of problems and expense. An everyday occurrence for me .

Another vote for the Tele, good call there, I would would say that it’s nigh on impossible to go wrong with a Tele. @Skinnyman’s suggestion of selecting a shop that does pre despatch set ups is certainly worth looking into. Whilst I agree with Dad up to a point about addressing your social anxiety (and you should, the more you get out there, the easier it becomes, take it from someone who was so painfully shy, I wouldn’t ask for directions and would rather be lost), a guitar shop is potentially a high pressure situation and a number of outlets will hassle you to ‘see how you’re getting on’, they are, after all, hoping to make a sale and some shops are better than others at being helpful rather than pressuring the customer. Another thing about ordering online, is that you have long distance selling regulations on your side and can send it back within a week or so, if it’s totally wrong for you. Regarding set ups, I was on my 5th guitar before I ever had a set up, so don’t overthink that aspect too much. Given your acoustic guitar experience, you already have a good idea of what you find comfortable. Best of luck and don’t forget to keep us updated with your new purchase, with photos if possible. Also, don’t forget to try and get ‘out there’ more, small steps to start with, but followed by bigger ones and then long strides and feel free to share that experience here too, you’d be surprised at how much support a forum can offer, with all sorts of things.

Nice trio to have to choose from. Normally, for me, I’d have whittled that down to the 339 or Tele. However, I’ve recently been drawn into LP GAS again, after many, many years (just the aesthetics, I haven’t played one or anything). Hoping some magic beans come your way soon.

This ^^^

At least the headstock stayed on (LPs being famous for decapitating themselves), might be easier to replace all the tuners, especially as Gotoh, Grover and Wilkinson seem to be 15:1 or 14:1 (Allparts, WD Music and Northwest Guitars checked), rather than the advertised 18:1 ones that are fitted.