ezbass

Nice set up you have there.

Of course Steve Vai is a famous user of the 7 string guitar, not so much these days perhaps. I think, like a 5 string bass, it’s for the extra low notes, so you can go down to a B. Therefore, I guess it would be popular with certain metal players who use that lower register on guitar, but still want the high notes for solos, etc. I also imagine a sweep picked arpeggio over 7 strings would sound rather effective.

I’ve known Al for decades, he’s a thoroughly nice bloke and all round good egg. Oh yeah, he’s an awesome guitarist too! When we were in a band together, he taught me stuff that I still use today. In short, highly recommended.

This was my thinking.

I don’t know much about acoustic guitars really, I tend to buy to my budget and get what sounds best for what I’m trying achieve. For big strummy type things I like my Epi J200, for finger style, my Simon & Patrick Rosewood Folk Pro fits the bill. As you seem to wanting to spend a decent amount, I’m going to throw Lowden into the mix only because I like how Richard Thompson sounds, both finger style and flat picking.

I knew that, Lady Ez is a very green fingered person and some of it rubs off (well, sometimes), we even had a broom a couple of homes ago, IIRC. ‘Fiat make brooms now?’ I thought was funny - YMMV. Back OT, that’s a cracking colour. Just when you thought the tartan was bold; Boom! That’ll get you get you noticed.

Fiat make brooms now?

I think, that is what Billy Connolly would describe as, “Füc£in’ YELLOW!” It’s going to be awesome; I like it.

Great intro post. Another Casino owner and inveterate tinkerer here. It’d be great to see some photos of your guitars, especially those that you’ve modded. Here’s my modded Casino Coupé: Artec pickups (so much better than the Epi ones); Bigsby; new knobs; new truss rod cover and headstock decal.

Ah, fished me in. I was just about to post, “Boo!”

Very minimalist, I applaud that.

Drop Anderton’s a line and ask them. I’ve found them them extremely helpful with sort of thing. https://www.andertons.co.uk/fender-fe620-electric-guitar-gig-bag-price-tbc-0991512406?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQiAst2BBhDJARIsAGo2ldWQ5NOKd5yMH1GP8SCfPoQH0_ZcWZSGEjEwkX_6tDb1h38hEhV9LM4aAgeMEALw_wcB

Now I think that would’ve been great as it’s my favourite musical era. I clearly remember seeing Duran Duran on TOTP with Planet Earth and thinking that we’re going to be huge. Then there was hearing Simple Minds for the first time (I know the first 2 albums were ‘79, but it wasn’t until ‘84 that I discovered them) and early U2.

At a guess, I’d say connect the white wire from the pickup to the tag with the red wire coming off of it.

Always like the feel of the Kahler over the other systems; good choice.

Ooh, good thinking. This is a DIY product that's available all over the place. https://www.rainx.co.uk/rain-x-products/rain‑x-windscreen-repair-kit/

That’s not good, or right. Name and shame (both Thomann andUPS) on the socials until they rectify the issue. Welcome, BTW.

Hmm, seems unlikely. Only one way to tell.

I remember when the 5:25 first came out, the reviewers were all raving about it, it sounded ace in demos as I recall. Hang onto to that bad boy, now Gibson have their claws into Mesa, there’s a good chance it’ll be like a pre CBS Fender.

As a teenager, my drummer buddy kept his kit at my flat (the neighbours loved me). For a time I think I was a good of a drummer as he was. These days, I’m as good as every audience member who thinks they can play.

Another one ‘hops the fence’; welcome. Love that Strat.

Nice!