Moreau Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 If you were put in a situation where you had a small window to own a legendary custom instrument, and you had the financial means to do it, would you take advantage of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 If you were put in a situation where you had a small window to own a legendary custom instrument, and you had the financial means to do it, would you take advantage of it? Hell YEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fehgalloway Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 That doesn't even warrent a response.... you already know the answer to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moreau Posted December 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 (edited) So youre telling me I should do it? I only need a deposit.... Should a beginning driver have a ferrari? Guess it makes the learning curve more fun Edited December 14, 2004 by Moreau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Should a beginning driver have a ferrari? probably not...but we are not talking about driving on public streets,now are we? stick to the private paths with that bad boy for a while...then you will be fine obscure enough for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 id answer with a hell yeah!! definately do it! and tell us more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 depending on the guitar but, mainly a hell yea Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 It would REALLY depend on what it was. I don't have a very big list of famous guitars that I would want. BTW, you said legendary guitar, but not necessarily owned by anyone famous. You could just mean a nice vintage Gibson ES175 or something, so your window of what you're describing is quite large indeed. Remember those guitars that those hippies painted for Clapton and George Harrison among others back in the flower power days? You could lay one of those right in front of me and I'd barf swillchunks on it, Layla or not, wouldn't matter. I'm one of those guys who doesn't really idolize the instrument, but rather the talent in the brain and hands and hundreds of hours of practice and imagination of the person holding it. Guitars to me are just tools, in the right hands, they come to life, but just sitting there, doesn't mean much to me. Boring old fart, I know. Like, you could hand me one of Frank Zappa's guitars and it wouldn't really exite me much, I'd probably rather have one of my own guitars, they're built exactly the way I want 'em...but to hang out with Frank himself, I'd be shakin' at the knees, brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard_King Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 You have a green light, why wait for it to turn red? So that means, umm hell yeah you should buy it lol Just curious, what kind of legendary custom instrument? Brand, condition? I still say go for it though lol I would in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 I rarely have the financial means, so it is a moot point mostly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Let me guess...one of those old Washburn Dimebag Darrell Signature guitars has shown up on fleabay in the wake of the Columbus tragedy and you're considering buying it? Dude, hold out for the Dean...at least the money will go to his family. *ducks* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moreau Posted December 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 (edited) Well I dunno if its legendary, but it gets my respect... Carl Thompson. Guess its not much to many, seeing as theyre not very mainstream. at least i dont think so... But theyre oh so sweet. I just love looking at them. porn isnt even as good anymore. but and as of the 31st, he wont be taking anymore orders for instruments. I just love his work, and hes an inspirational builder to me. And its an opportunity of a lifetime IMO. And when I buy a Dime tribute, you bet it will be the dean. But Im thinking Ill be waiting on the Dean... Edited December 14, 2004 by Moreau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 The 10 million Dollar Bass is the ultimate, buddy. Thompson's aren't for everybody but If I had the means to get one, You bet you arse I would. Those are scupted with TLC and It shows. All the beautiful woods he uses in them is mind blowing. The neck joints themselves are works of art. Do it, Buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Drak- I'm with you, man. "This guitar was the one Lennon played XXXXXXXX on? Great. Ever think about tuning it in the last 30 years?". I had the fortune of being able to play a '56 Strat this weekend. Sure, it's a very rare piece of nostalgia, and it sounds very 'vintagey', but in all honesty, it plays much like my $150 super-store Strat. It'd be cool to own, but I'd only use it for measurements. LOL Sad, eh? Moreau- Carl Thompson builds a helluva bass. I first got into his designs after learning of Primus' Les Claypool playing one and mentioning how he liked to masturbate while thinking about his CT bass. So, I guess it's porn to Les as well. LOL I'm not sure I'd call it "legendary" in the common sense of the word. Guitars like EVH's Frankenstein, Lucille and 'Brownie'/'Blackie' are more mainstream legendary. But from a luthier's standpoint, I think most here would agree that Carl is a deserved legendary luthier. If you've got the cash, and really really want one, go for it. To you, it's 'value' will never change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.