New Guitar Day. Why? Because Glen Buxton!

[Saul Goodman]

 

 

 

[stonge]

I had a reissue (not custom shop) just like that back in the 90's and it was cool but I kept bashing into the middle pickup with my pick. I can't remember what I traded it away for, but it resides in my "didn't know what I had at the time,  wish I had kept it" file in my mind.

Enjoy!

[Saul Goodman]

52 minutes ago, stonge said:

I had a reissue (not custom shop) just like that back in the 90's and it was cool but I kept bashing into the middle pickup with my pick. I can't remember what I traded it away for, but it resides in my "didn't know what I had at the time,  wish I had kept it" file in my mind.

Enjoy!

I was fearing the same thing but so far so good. Maybe it's because I've played Strats so much for so long. I'm just getting to know her. Never had or played a SG before. But, I'm relearning, "No More Mr. Nice Guy," at the moment. Sounds great. This is a 2001 by the way. 61 reissue. All stock. 

[Hackubus]

I was gonna guess it was around an 87 or so RI model with a Gen III Chainsaw case, but closer inspection reveals that ain't yer garden variety, late 80s Gen III Chainsaw case.  What it is? Enquiring minds 'n all that.   I assume being it's a 2001 model, that it's a Historic? 

I always wanted one of those white three holer SG/LP Customs.  I had a 1991 30th Anniversary in TV Yellow for a bit in the late 00s, but it was a bit of dog tonally.  
Congrats! 
 

[Brooks]

That's kickass. I had a 2 pup white 70s SG back in the day.

[DaveL]

Nice… what time does the party start?   
 

 

 

[Saul Goodman]

29 minutes ago, Hackubus said:

I was gonna guess it was around an 87 or so RI model with a Gen III Chainsaw case, but closer inspection reveals that ain't yer garden variety, late 80s Gen III Chainsaw case.  What it is? Enquiring minds 'n all that.   I assume being it's a 2001 model, that it's a Historic? 

I always wanted one of those white three holer SG/LP Customs.  I had a 1991 30th Anniversary in TV Yellow for a bit in the late 00s, but it was a bit of dog tonally.  
Congrats! 
 

So far I'm loving the tone of it. Yes, it's a 2001 Historic. I was an Alice Cooper freak from the fifth grade on. Glen Buxton and his white 3 hole SG was a big influence on a young man. I never thought I'd get a chance to own one, cost, rarity, whatever. But this came up in a very cosmic/spiritual fashion. So I had to pay attention. As far as the case goes, it's anyone's guess. The guy I got it from is a vintage dealer. He goes through a lot of gear. He has never seen one like it and doesn't know what it is. I'm not really one to pay attention to cases so didn't think much of it but when the sun comes up tomorrow I'll take more pictures of it and maybe we can figure it out. Thanks for your input. 

[Steve Haynie]

Are you familiar with the story of Glen's guitar getting broken and restored? 

[Saul Goodman]

13 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said:

Are you familiar with the story of Glen's guitar getting broken and restored? 

Absolutely. Glen was a mess. You can't live without a pancreas. I'm not sure though why Neil got the guitar being he's the drummer. I figured Michael Bruce would have kept it. Maybe Neil and Glen were close. That's the part I don't know.

[RobB]

1 hour ago, DaveL said:

Nice… what time does the party start?   

 

The life-lessons in these lyrics are truly pan-generational…(Ross the Boss: ROOLZ.)

[DaveL]

2 hours ago, RobB said:

The life-lessons in these lyrics are truly pan-generational…(Ross the Boss: ROOLZ.)

Oh,  there’s more… this one makes the last one look like Shakespeare in comparison    lol  

 

 

 

 

[Steve Haynie]

For those unfamiliar with the history of Glen's guitar, watch this.  

 

[Saul Goodman]

Here are the case details. @Hackubus, @Brooks

Of course California has to get their 2 cents in.

Interesting latches.

And, I just learned how to do a QR code by taking this picture.

QR took me here.

http://www.travelsentry.org

[topekatj]

It can’t get more shut the EFF up and rock than that - have fun, and dibs

[Kookaburra]

Freakin’ cool.  I’m a big Glen fan, listened to Easy Action a few days ago actually.  Saw the band in 1973.  That guitar has been in my mind for many years!

[Saul Goodman]

1 hour ago, Kookaburra said:

Freakin’ cool.  I’m a big Glen fan, listened to Easy Action a few days ago actually.  Saw the band in 1973.  That guitar has been in my mind for many years!

I missed the Billion Dollar Babies '73 tour. I was in the 5th grade and they came through Indianapolis. My mom wouldn't take me. I still have the clippings from the news paper, Harold Tribune, I think. Saw Alice in '77 or '78 "Welcome to My Nightmare?" Maybe. Not the same. Wish I would have seen the Billion Dollar Babies. This guitar has been the Holy Grail for me all my life. Sorry Hamer.

[Hackubus]

Thanks Saul!  That case looks HYUUUGE.

[Saul Goodman]

6 minutes ago, Hackubus said:

Thanks Saul!  That case looks HYUUUGE.

You're welcome. I forgot to update my post. The QR code went to the TSA lock company but I couldn't find anything about the Gibson case on the site. So later in the day I thought to combine the search with, "Gibson Case." And apparently this is a flight case available (except out of stock) on Gibson's site. This lock mechanism must be something TSA recognizes but still unclear to me why. But here is the info on Gibson's site. 

https://www.gibson.com/collections/gibson-guitar-cases

[Kerry Marchman]

Great guitar. Congrats, Saul!

[Spinaltap]

I love it, now play it...

[Dutchman]

Great score! I have always preferred SG's over Lester's. Just fit me better, the upper fret board is more accessible. 

I have a reissue set up for slide. They really shine in the glass meets string world!!!