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With a project do any of us really look at the final cost before we jump in? My fave guitar at the moment (which was a project) has cost me more than $2k, and I couldn't sell it for $1k I'm sure. BUT it's a mother fucker, and exactly what I want in an axe. Even though they both start with G, there's a vast difference between guitarist and genius.... particularly when it comes to finance.

And the Muse for the win...

Beauties both. Love 'em!

Always thought the Tele deal on the classics was funny. Argued that with cats for years, always had the "no way, that's a fuckin' Strat, man, nothing sounds like that but a Strat" comment lobbed at me. Dumbassery at it's finest. Soul's in the digits, and that's where the tone lives...

WCR American Steele set can do no wrong. Have 'em in two axes (a '80 Sunburst and a mahogany Explorer) and they are tonal perfection incarnate. PA, when did Jim leave WCR? I thought he WAS WCR....

Best wishes for a brighter tomorrow to you and all your fellow artisans, Mike.

I'm #43. Good luck!

Classy as hell. Congrats to all!!!!!

A little sample from one of my projects, to exhibit the guitars in the mix...

The fur is negotiable. But I don't charge extra for it....

Thanks, gents. Believe it or not, Diablo, it's been a bitch. At least finding a gig that pays is. And Nathan, I'm actually older than that, but BM doesn't give a year option past 99. I credit my "youthfulness" with healthy living, tantric sex and of course the cursed painting I keep in my attic...

Hey guys- Looking for work in the Chi-town area, thought I'd throw this up and see if anybody here needed what I'm pushin'. Love to get opinions on the vid in any event. Here's my "ad copy"... Guitarist available for cover (and original) band work. For more info/pix/audio/video/ect go to: http://www.bandmix.com/guitarslinging/ Contact Guitarslinger direct at: guitarslinging@att.net This is a "stream of consciousness" sampling of tunes. No overdubs, no punches- just one long take with the Axe FX II straight into the recorder (I go direct into FOH live as well). The only edits done were to remove "dead air" and pedal board clicks between riffs. Everything you hear is the Axe FX direct, I did not EQ or use any effects outside the Fractal unit. All effect and tone changes are done on the fly as I play via the Fractal MFC pedal board. What you hear is exactly what the audience would hear in a live show... just hopefully without the clams...

Just watched Cheap Trick/Budakhan 35th Anniversary show. Saw Rick's "hockey stick" Les Paul. Reinforced how much I dig that look. I'd buy the aforementioned cmatthes suggestion in a heartbeat...

Didn't really warm to this thread until Polara mentioned the "hockey stick" headstock on a "Paulish" body. Bind the whole deal, finish it in a burst (cherry, ice tea, whatever) and keep it around $1500 and I'd be interested. Edited to add- Just make Matthes suggestion (in flat top) and you have a winner. DON"T go the Paul name route, though. Carve a new niche, make it your own.

You're the best, Len! Many thanks!

I'll take 'em. Don't have these, would love 'em.

Loved it. Kudos to Brian.

This- http://youtu.be/pQWCAvmZBcw

Interesting fretboard markers- assuming this was a custom order, correct? Very cool. Edited to ask- how do holoskulls go bad?

I don't look like that, but I just went out and bought a low cropped top and push-up bra. Figured what the fuck, it can't hurt.... but Jesus wept, it does!!!! How do you gals wear this shit and not Buffalo Bill (see below) yourselves just to never have to wear it again!

4 million plus views and copy written material will get ya suspended on the ol' BoobTube...

They can, but she doesn't. That's a push-up giving God's gifts a hand.

Now THAT"S the video I wanna see...

My fave part? The fact that her boobs keep perfect time. A regular "Tit-ronome" happening here. The ta-ta's are real (just pushed waaaaay up, giving the illusion of a larger size). The voice is nice, but not mind blowing. The guitar playing? Decent, nothing spectacular but it appears she doesn't aspire to be Orianthi anyway. Lots of these gals (and guys) out there, I give 'em all credit and wish 'em all the best.