YEAAAHHH!!!!!

This was my first electric guitar ever and it’s a stunning rock machine. It was bought in, let me think, around 1999 near Frankfurt, Germany and it’s been with me ever since. It comes in a solid hard case.

I’ve loved and played this guitar a lot so both the guitar itself as well as the case has a good few bumps here and there. None are super serious but it does, in my opinion, make this guitar more suitable for someone who actually wants to play it rather than someone who will would lock it up in a glass display cabinet as a collection piece.  I also lost the back cover that sits above the tremolo springs. You should be able to get a replacement one fairly cheaply though.

Really the best way for you to judge the condition is to take a good look at the many photos below. I tried to takequite a few from different angles etc to show of the condition. Note that, overall, the metal bits have all tarnished a little bit, but I think that’s to be expected for a guitar that’s nearly 20 years old!

To give you a bit more infomation, here’s a link to the guitar in the original Jackson catalogue: Jackson Catalogue scan at audiozone.dk. It was also featured on a nice center spread here and here.

As you can see it was part of their “Player’s Choice” series, which really were some of their top end instruments. Everything about this guitar is stunning. The wood, the finishing, the binding – it’s all top notch!

It has a transparent red finish over a quilt maple top and a Hawaiian koa body. From what I understand this is now a seriously rare wood that’s very hard to get hold of – it looks absoultely stunning though and is what gives the guitar it’s “exotic” name.

The fretboard is made from pau ferro, also known as Brazilian ironwood. It’s similar in tone to rosewood, but it’s harder and has slightly differnt tonal qualities. The neck is made from
quartersawn maple and the guitar is finished with Seymour Duncan pickups, gold hardware and an original Floyd Rose tremolo.

Very few of these guitars exist and I’ll be sad to let her go. If you’re interested in this beauty, please get in touch to enquire about a price.

Speak German? Ich kann auch Deutsch sprechen falls es einfacher ist!

Ba-dum-dum-dum-dum…

Background

Bought this many years ago mainly for recording purposes. These days I unfortunately don’t record much music any more so I think it’s time for me and this bass to part. Remember, it’s all part of a plan…

Condition

This bass wasn’t in a great condition when I first got it but I’d still give it about a 6 out of 10.  Asides from a fairly bad bump on the front edge (below the pickups) there’s only really one other major thing to mention: I lost the back battery cover – it takes a 9V battery – and the back ‘electronics section’ cover. There’s also some scratching on the back.

Just have a look at all these pictures:

Shipping and Payment

Here’s a general blurp about shipping etc. I picked up some sturdy guitar-shaped cardboard boxes from a local music store and could to ship the the bass via courier if you pay via PayPal and really really want it. For this guitar though, I’d much prefer collection from W6, Hammersmith, London, partly because it’s the lowest value item I’m selling.

I’m looking for around £99 for this baby, which I think is a reasonable estimate.

Get in touch if you have any questions and take a look at all the other cool stuff I’m selling in an effort to save up for something special!

Thanks to Joe for offering it a good home. Good luck learning how to play!

Who doesn’t love a bit of bluegrass…

Background

Here’s a beautiful Fender banjo with some very attractive inlays on the neck and head. My old band and I put some money together and we bought this specifically for a particular song we had. It worked great but other than that it never really got much use. I sort of assumed that, since I play the guitar, I’d be able to figure out the banjo. Well, I realised it would actually require a fair bit of time and effort to learn the banjo properly because of the different tuning and the special picking patterns so it ended up not being used very much lately. Time for it to go so I can fulfil my dream.

I’m pretty sure this is a FB54 but, I deduced that mainly through googling. There is no model number written on the banjo but there is something printed on the head. Unfortunately googling it doesn’t bring up any results…

Either way, it feels like a good instrument and seems like it’s built well. The extra attention to detail on the inlays and the Fender name both show this is not a budget instrument.

Condition

It’s used but it’s not in bad shape. When I bought the banjo it (for some reason) came without the tuning head on the high G string so I put one on. It works perfectly well, but it’s not the original (in case that bothers you).

Shipping and Payment

Here’s a general blurp about shipping etc. I picked up some sturdy guitar-shaped cardboard boxes from a local music store and I’m happy to ship the the banjo via courier if you pay via PayPal. Ideally though you should come have a look at the guitar in W6, Hammersmith, London.

I’m looking for around £179 for this baby, which I think is a reasonable estimate. THIS BANJO HAS NOW BEEN SOLD!

Get in touch if you have any questions and take a look at all the other cool stuff I’m selling in an effort to save up for something special!

This is the video that made me want to get a 12-string. I dare you to watch it and not want one too!

Background

I always thought, and still do, that any decent guitar collection should include a 12-string. There’s just nothing else that gives you that rich, harmonic sound. So when a good friend of mine moved to Australia and couldn’t take this guitar with him, I pounced on the opportunity to make it my own. It’s not a fantastic guitar but, hey, ’tis got 12 strings

I’ve loved playing it, especially when I first got it, but over time it started getting used less and less. When, like me, you amassed something like 10 guitars it  becomes a lot of effort to regularly restring all of them, keep them in tune etc. In my case, it was the 12 string that suffered, resting in the corner gathering dust. I think there must be someone else out there who can put this to better use. Could that be you?

Condition

Overall, the guitar is in a decent condition. I’d give it a 8 out of 10. It’s used so it does have a scratch here and there, especially on the pickguard where you can see some marks but really there’s nothing major wrong with it anywhere. The difference between this and a brand new guitar is slim. See the pics to judge for yourself!

Shipping and Payment

Here’s a general blurp about shipping etc. I picked up some sturdy guitar-shaped cardboard boxes from a local music store and I’m happy to ship the guitar via courier if you pay via PayPal. Ideally though you should come have a look at the guitar in W6, Hammersmith, London.

I’m looking for around £129 for this baby. I think that’s a fair price (less than what I paid for it!) and wouldn’t be wanting to go much lower than this. Nonetheless, if you’re interested and have an offer, why not…Get in touch!

Also,take a look at all the other cool stuff I’m selling in an effort to save up for something special!

Price: £129

You want some kick-ass in box? Well, here it is! I just hope you (and your neighbours) can handle it…

Background

This here is a Marshall JCM 900 (100W Hi Gain Master Volume MKIII). Model 2101.

What can I really say other than this is a bad-ass amp. When you’re in a rehearsal room or at a gig and you crank this baby up to 6 or 7 you  get a dose of raw rock delivered straight into your eardrums. The Marshall sound is just incredible; dirty yet warm and powerful without being muddy. And at 100W it’s loud and proud. I’ve never ever ever had to use it above 7 or 8. Turning this up to 10 is just crazy.

This amp was, surprisingly, the first amp I ever owned. I started playing acoustic guitar when I was about 10. For my 13th birthday my parents went down to the local guitar dealer, who happened to be somewhat of a metal-head, and surprised me with this amp along with a Jackson guitar. For years this was my sound. Every band I played in, every song I recorded was with this combo – and it was just great.

Why am I selling it now you ask? Well, let me be honest here. The amp does really sound great but it does have one weakness: versatility. You can get thumping metal sounds, screaming lead sounds or a timeless classic rock sound but when it comes to wanting a nice clean channel it’s not fantastic. These days I rarely (if ever) gig and most of the time I play blues in my bedroom. Hence I’d like to swap this for a nice vintage Fender amp with a lower wattage which matches my style these days a bit better. In an absolutely perfect world I’d keep both, allowing me to switch amps depending on what I’d play. I’d have a Marshall, a Fender, maybe even a Vox or an Orange, all in different wattages – but really, who has the money for that?

Condition

This guitar is just striking – playing an accoustic has never been this easy!

Background

I played a lot of accoustic guitar in my last band and we needed something that we could easily plug into our PA and play at gigs; that’s how I ended up with this beauty. It’s small, nimble and play’s great. Nice action and good intonation. It also comes with a protective hardcase.

According to the Takamine website:

 The EF261SAN is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. Due to its diminutive small size and playability, this model is ideal for electric players that need to switch

back and forth on stage. The solid cedar top, finished in a gloss antique stain, gives this model a depth of tone unexpected from a smaller sized guitar. Includes Takamine’s Palathetic™ pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding acoustic/electric pickups. The CT4B preamp has long been the popular choice among Takamine pro artists, providing warm natural acoustic tone at high sound pressure levels

Wow!

Condition

Unfortunately, there’s no denying it. This guitar has seen better days. Overall, I’d give it maybe a 4 out of 10.

Good news is though, as with all the equipment on this blog here, its’ still completely functional. It plays great, sounds fantastic when it’s plugged in and, in my opinon, actually looks kinda cool somewhat beat up! I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves:

For this one I’ve tried to just take as many photos as I could. Hopefully they’ll give you a good idea of the damage. In short, there are 3-4 major knacks on the front, 1 on the fretboard, and one on the edge of the side and back. All around, there’s a variety of scratches and dents. Sorry but I really used to rock out quite hard on this guitar. Somehow in my old band we’d always come up with songs on the acoustic, jamming in the bedroom, but I’d then forget to ever switch to an electric. We ended up with quite a rocky sound but I’d still always play with this acoustic. In the end, it’d often get a bit of a beating on stage. Oh well…

Shipping and Payment

Here’s a general blurp about shipping. The guitar comes with a nice hardcase and I’d be happy to ship it via courier if you pay via PayPal. Ideally though you should come have a look at the guitar in W6, Hammersmith, London.

This guitar retails new for around £750 to £800. That’s also roughly what I paid for it when I bought it. Unfortunately, it hasn’t had an easy life so I’m now looking for around £449 for this baby.

THIS GUITAR IS NOW SOLD

I think this is a chance for you to bag a great-sounding guitar, manufactured with good materials and experienced craftsmanship, for a decent price due to the cosmetic damage.

If you’re happy to have your guitar look a bit beat up (come on, it’s kinda cool actually! It’s got a real vintage vibe!) then look no further and grab this bargain.

Any questions? Get in touch! Also, don’t forget to take a look at all the other cool stuff I’m selling in an effort to save up for something special!

Can you handle stepping into the shoes of the Big B?

Background

If you like playing the blues this is a great guitar to do it on. It’s plays very nicely and, thanks to the in-built Varitone switch, you’ve got a whole range of different sounds available to you. Another cool feature is the fact it has two output jacks – one labelled mono and one labelled stereo. When you just use the mono jack to plug it into an amp (or else) it behaves just like a normal guitar – you use the knobs to adjust the mix between the neck and bridge pickup. When you plug in two cables, one in each jack, you can get each pickup separately. This is great for recording because you can lay down a nice take and then mess with the sound afterwards. You can also plug each pickup into a seperate amp for extra fun.

A little bit of extra background from the Epiphone website:

When B.B. King made his first recordings for Sam Phillips’ Memphis Recording Services, King was initially known as a talented vocalist and in fact didn’t always play lead guitar on his early records. But that would all change by the mid ‘50s as King and his guitar, nicknamed Lucille, became the voice of the blues. With hits like “Rock Me Baby,” “Sweet Little Angel,” “Sweet Sixteen,” and “The Thrill Is Gone,” King put the blues on the Top 40 charts, made himself and Lucille household names, became the first blues artist signed to a major label, and with his singular vocal and guitar style, was an inspiration to a mighty generation of blues and rock artists including Otis Rush, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Michael Bloomfield, Duane Allman, and Magic Sam.

King’s singular tone has everything you’d want to hear in electric blues guitar—a bell-like ring with a hint of overdrive, soaring highs and gritty lows, and all driven home by King’s mighty left hand tremolo. The Epiphone B. B. King Lucille was designed by B. B. King himself and puts all the tone and nuance of King’s own favorite guitar in your hands.

Condition

This particular model has been pre-loved but is in ok condition. You’ll see from the pictures that it’s not in perfect though. Overall, I might give it a 7/10 – no major damage but certainly a good few scratches here and there. One of the worst affected areas is just near the neck pickup where, through frequent playing, both the pickup holder itself and the surrounding pickguard/laquer is a bit worn (see photos for more details). Around that area are also a few (I count 3) slightly bigger dents in the laquer. Again, check the photos.

The back of the guitar is also a bit scratched and is missing the back cover that usually hides the ‘electronics’. You could probably pick up a new cover somewhere for a few pounds if it really bothers you. Equally, I’m still having a look around to see if I can’t find it somewhere

Having said all this, I’m really just trying to describe the guitar as accurately as possible – maybe I’m making its condition sound worse than it is. Personally, I wouldn’t have any problem buying a guitar like this. Guitars are there to be played and, if you’re anything like me, you can prepare to have hours of fun with this baby!

Shipping and Payment

Here’s a general blurp about shipping. I picked up some sturdy guitar-shaped cardboard boxes from a local music store and I’m happy to ship the guitar via courier if you pay via PayPal. Ideally though you should come have a look at the guitar in W6, Hammersmith, London.

I’m looking for around £359 but am willing to consider offers.

This guitar is now sold!

Get in touch! Also, take a look at all the other cool stuff I’m selling in an effort to save up for something special!