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Nigel referring to Satch: "he has style and technique, I have volume" This is particularly good timing because: my wife is having foot surgery in about 2 weeks, and now she'll be much more able to hear my playing while she's recovering and stuck in bed

"If ya can't blind 'em with brilliance, bludgeon them with volume."

Seller told me he decided to pull it from Reverb and keep it. Wise man.

- but then there might be expectations about my playing ability

About a year and a half ago, I decided to take the plunge and order a new Machete. I spec'd it out with a single Muy Grande pickup, stainless frets on an ebony board with star inlays. Set neck construction. Trans purple (it is more of a dark purple in person, I just can't get it to photograph right). It really is a great instrument for those who were wondering about the quality of the new Robin's. Thrilled to be able to spec out my favorite guitar. It was worth the wait for me.

This one is happening in three weeks, and I'm planning on attending and working a booth. Most likely, it will be e last official signing for THUNDER OUT OF TEXAS: The Authorized History of Robin Guitars, which is still selling well., so maybe it's an 'evergreen' tome. Bringing a few of the debut printing, which was a limited edition and has a embossed cover I'm bringing along my daughter to help out at the booth, since she had such a good time and worked hard in the VG booth at the Franklin, TN a few months ago. The venue for the Atlanta Guitar Show is just outside the Perimeter in Acworth (near Kennesaw and Marietta;, a bit northwest of the actual I-285 circle. Atlanta deserves a strong annual guitar show. Hope to see you there. W.G.M.

My guess is he was hoping for a quick sale (hence the low starting price and price drops), but he didn’t get one. Not sure why — it was a steal in my opinion, even at 9lbs. Dealing with lowballers and time wasters is a drag, I can understand why he decided to just keep it, especially given the low price he ended on.

vanguard, artist, 25th anniversary! well articulated marketing strategy,

spotted a clean Marshall 1960vintage 412 for a good price, it had been there long enough that I was able to get if for a 'very good can't pass it up' price, and got a 24hr return in case the speakers were wrong or blown up. I was lucky: speakers are the Marshall G12 Vintage by Celestion (date codes indicate '95), and in good shape. I should flip it, but it sure looks good under my old 2204. I can attach photos again! thanks Dave!

August 22 and 23 (load-in = August 21) Acworth Community Center--Logan Farms 4361 Cherokee St. Acworth GA 30101

I took a chance and bought this one from Amazon and it's friggin' awesome! Great deal, great quality board. For an extra $20 you can get it with a power supply. https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Aluminum-Effect-Pedalboard-19-8x11-5/dp/B083TF3JF2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

Nothing thumps like a 4x12. I miss my Bogner cab. That thing was a beastie.

When did Brent move to Japan?

You absolutely HAVE to show up to Sunday morning sound check with that thing in tow! 🤣

No you don't... towards the bottom of your post, there should be "Add Files".. press that and locate the photo in your computer or camera Oh and congrats on your 4x12👍

Folks watching this will possibly know that the black one is #0204 which I bought new in 1979. It's mad to think that this was the guitar Andy stood looking up at during the first 1980's incarnation of Hell when he was a just a kid. He was a super-fan and it was the band's frontman (Dave Halliday) who first taught Andy to play guitar. It's delightful that after its long history, it's finally in Andy's hands where it will remain forever. I can't possibly think of a better custodian; In other news - Paddy Watters is one of the nicest guys I ever met and it's great to see him in this role. He was the guitar tech for Hell also, and we had some great times together. He's a damn fine player, too. When the band folded and I sold up - Paddy bought my Kemper. And finally - a fun fact. It's pretty well-known that I'm a (now-retired) carpenter. When Andy first started working with Judas Priest, he called me and asked for some woodworking-related help. The rack case seen in the video was originally built for a pair of 5150's and Andy's Gower-hotrodded Marshalls were too tall to fit. So I split the heads in half vertically, took a slice out, and spliced the two halves back together. If you look at them - you'll see that they're quite a chunk shorter than regular JCM800's. I defy anyone to spot the joins ........ ☺️ Best wishes to everyone !!