kizanski Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I didn't want to hijack the "Pastels" thread any more than I already have, so I started a new thread in response to @Travis emotional plea for help. I bought this guitar from @polara last February, in a moment of Pandemic-Induced Boredom (PIB®) and sent it directly to my guy in Mifflintown, PA. Anyway, it's a GMP Roxie and, no, this isn't the original paint. GMP has made some outrageous or even questionable choices, but this could give someone a fit in the right light. Technically, there is a lot of pastel going on there (didn't realize it until this second), so I guess I could have included it in the original thread after all. At least one, probably two Bigsbys installed onver the years. Sanded, filled and ready to be drilled (routed, really, but drilled sounded better). Bye bye P-90s. Sides will be bound to match the neck. That's all I have for now. I've since sold a bunch of guitars and sworn off buying any others (although the temptation hits me from time to time) and forgot that I even have this guitar out there. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, kizanski said: I didn't want to hijack the "Pastels" thread any more than I already have, so I started a new thread in response to @Travis emotional plea for help. I bought this guitar from @polara last February, in a moment of Pandemic-Induced Boredom (PIB®) and sent it directly to my guy in Mifflintown, PA. Anyway, it's a GMP Roxie and, no, this isn't the original paint. GMP has made some outrageous or even questionable choices, but this could give someone a fit in the right light. Technically, there is a lot of pastel going on there (didn't realize it until this second), so I guess I could have included it in the original thread after all. At least one, probably two Bigsbys installed onver the years. Sanded, filled and ready to be drilled (routed, really, but drilled sounded better). Bye bye P-90s. Sides will be bound to match the neck. That's all I have for now. I've since sold a bunch of guitars and sworn off buying any others (although the temptation hits me from time to time) and forgot that I even have this guitar out there. Ooh!!! I love those old Roxies. 25.5” scale, right? I lusted after a few of them 15-20 years ago or so. Definitely will be following this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 23 minutes ago, Travis said: Ooh!!! I love those old Roxies. 25.5” scale, right? I lusted after a few of them 15-20 years ago or so. Definitely will be following this thread. Yes, long scale. This one is getting Rios and a wrap tail (yes, I'm getting predictable). Here's the rub, though. This will likely be for sale not long after I receive it. As much as I love GMP and what they were doing, I don't like their wide/flat necks. So, why did I buy it? Exactly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) 47 minutes ago, kizanski said: "So, why did I buy it?" 'Cause it's a MF'n whore thing! 🤣 "Exactly!" Edited April 4, 2021 by DaveH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 You're doing that guitar a favor!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 3 hours ago, kizanski said: Yes, long scale. This one is getting Rios and a wrap tail (yes, I'm getting predictable). Here's the rub, though. This will likely be for sale not long after I receive it. As much as I love GMP and what they were doing, I don't like their wide/flat necks. So, why did I buy it? Exactly! Hmm... how flat and how wide...? While I definitely prefer fat and round, my Charvel 650xl is pretty flat but still comfortable to play. 1 & 11/16” nut with a D shape profile. It’s the thinnest of all of my guitars. Not Wizard thin by any means, but definitely flatter than my Mirages which have the standard mid to late 90’s Hamer medium carve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, Travis said: Hmm... how flat and how wide...? I don't know. I've actually never held the guitar - lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I have this one. It sounds killer (non-orig Seth Lovers). The neck is three inches wide and about 3/8" thick. I'm exaggerating, but Kiz has a point. Just not a comfortable player. But I can sell it. It's just so cool... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 7 hours ago, kizanski said: So, why did I buy it? Exactly! Because you like guitars. No need for that reason/purpose nonsense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 It has been over two years. Time for an update! As we already know, this guitar was purchased in "The Before Times" which in this context has a dual meaning: before Covid changed our lives (it was still early on in the lockdown) and before I sold off most of my guitars and swore off buying any others. This retina-burning stepchild (orphan, really) deserved better, as @cmatthes recently said, "...after living a life of tragedy." Well put. Before: After: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Filled holes, laminated top... Binding... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Not going to need that control panel on the lower horn (ditching the master volume knob), but I didn't see the point of filling and laminating to hide it. It's the back, after all. Frets were poop. Had to go. These'll do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 I was sure I wanted this guitar painted in a Sonic Blue/Seafoam Green color with creme binding. Stike had other ideas. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) I've always thought the Roxie model looked like a sperm whale. Now, with that aquamarine flake job, it really looks like a sperm whale! Edited June 26, 2023 by Biz Prof 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Thanks. Now it has a name. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 23 minutes ago, kizanski said: Thanks. Now it has a name. You're welcome, Kiz. I aim to please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Teamwork. I love it. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGale Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Biz Prof said: You're welcome, Kiz. I aim to please. And so does Louise! Call 555-5555. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 9:28 PM, JGale said: And so does Louise! Call 555-5555. Jenny is much nicer. 867-5309. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Jenny's gotta be just about wore out by now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Stike has a way with sparkle. Looks vaguely familiar... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topekatj Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/29/2023 at 9:42 AM, hamerhead said: Jenny's gotta be just about whored out by now. FIFY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stike Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/29/2023 at 6:53 PM, The Shark said: Stike has a way with sparkle. Looks vaguely familiar... Kiz's is a mix of that Ice Blue and Coke Bottle Green flake. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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