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It really is. I've probably listened to it about 25 times in a row so far. I've always had a thing for Lynch's tone and phrasing (don't we all?), and few can pull it off I think. The ever humble Zen has it down. Zen and his Pod are clearly as one. That Hamer is in worthy hands.

Channeling some serious Lynch in all of its toneful goodness.. http://youtu.be/JMy1UNuXUS0

Thanks. My decline is due to simple neglect. I've barely tread water these last few years as I've concentrated on buying and selling electric guitars instead of trying to be a better guitarist. Also, classical and electric really are two very different instruments, so working on one can actually hurt performance on the other. I guess I'm just a little bummed that I have neglected the guitar I love most of all, and for what, to own 47 electrics in six years?! That's a whole different topic though, and it probably requires psychoanalysis. In any case, this wasn't really supposed to be about me - I'm just hoping that some of you make steady musical progress, which was always my real goal until this unfortunate yet fun multi-year distraction.

I'm a bit bummed as I have this amazing sounding new guitar but I seem to have lost the capability to do anything with it. I know what to do, but moments like these are frustrating. I have lost a significant amount of ability over the past seven years, in several ways. How about you? I hope most of you are progressing (unless that's not what you are looking for, and of course that's cool too). I could use some inspiration.

Armitage....wins.

WTF? You're OUT! (Jerk) Edited to add "Jerk."

Forgive the delayed update - I've been in Japan for the past two weeks. Congrats to Austin.

Bubs' Soldano ad is getting too much attention.

Your warbly cassette sounds huge.

Look at those pythons!

And again, this is just a perfect custom order. Gorch, you appear to have all of the suitable gear to bring out the best in this gutiar, so I think you should keep it. Zorrow's gonna' run it through a Pignose simulator or something ridiculous.

I know I've already weighed in with my praise, but I'd like to add that this is one of the coolest custom orders I have ever seen. Zorrow, you got everything just right. I'm officially envious, and I don't even like Vs.

That is a really cool guitar. Congrats!

Looks like a nice guitar at a fine price. The refret wouldn't bother me. Things that do bug me: - Gold hardware - "Click to see pics" (it's amazing how asking me to click will often just back me right out of a thread) - Gold hardware - Turn off the **** flash. We want to see the guitar - Gold hardware

I love that 612. If you're going to lose, lose big. Good job.

Noted. Nice score!

I've fought off my "good archtop" longings for a long time now. Newports and Monacos have held that at bay, but it's always there, latent perhaps. I remind myself that I don't sound very good on even the stuff I have, and a five-digit-archtop won't be changing that.

My most expensive classical guitar cost me $12K, but those are sort of another world. I don't have any expensive classicals anymore. These days I have convinced myself that $1500 used will always acquire something really nice, and that seems to work for me. Most electrics I've purchased hang in around $1200. The '68RI Les Paul Custom was $2K, which I think is the most I've paid for an electric. Today I'm at a $1500 instrument.

Technically I think I should still be in this, but I will mark myself out anyway. For the record, all I did was buy a guitar, so I'm not sure that should count.

Do you mean for their art, or for other reasons, or does it matter?

Welcome to March! The Contenders Feynman atquinn mcchris diablo175 punkavenger belgian velorush cmatthes hsb0531 hackubus thundernotes stratacus LordsoftheJungle Scottcrud FrettyMcgee veatch GusS The Eliminees Feb 4 - jwhitcomb3 Feb 10 - Turdus Feb 10 - Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame Feb 21 - Bennyboy-UK Feb 21 - Lockbody

This nightmare just keeps getting worse.

The Essential Chet Atkins.

----- Five down! Edited to add: Nice, Lockbody! I was referring more to the guys like, say, velorush.

Nah, there's a bunch of filler guys who were never going to buy a guitar anyway. We afflicted ones know who we are though. The list is up to date back on page 1. -