LukeFRC Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Hello. So I have a guitar, a really really really nice guitar and I stuck up a thread asking if I should keep it, the consensus was I should. Except the view that "if you don't need to sell it don't, but if you think you're not going to play it maybe sell it to someone who will love it". So I've had it sat around for ages... and it doesn't get played. So I thought I would stick this up here. If you are someone who loves guitars, and this one, yamaha's take of a les paul apparently , It's not in perfect condition, but plays very very very well. so thought I would stick it up here for trade, for a bass. What do I like I guess is the next question, I like odd old japanese basses, but not yamaha BB's for some reason. I like jazz basses, but don't have one, and I don't have a musician-a-like either. I dislike most standard mexican fenders, and I like warwicks, actually I like warwicks a lot. If someone wants to swap this for 2x18's Bacchus I would be very happy. Cheaper basses plus cash works too- amazing bass and me chuck some money in might work too. Basically if you want this then I'm sure we could work something out! So if this is something you would love. talk to me. I'm not going to go mental bumping this as if I keep it I'm still pretty happy. It is an AWESOME thing (that I can't play!) If no one wants it..... I don't loose anything. More photos, details of condition if you ask. I suppose I should say, Made in Japan, 1985 ish Mahogany body and set neck, maple cap, rosewood fretboard, two original pickups... infact here's a scan of the catalogue too get in touch if you have something. (Edit: I took this down for a while- it's a lovely guitar and seemed a shame for it to go. As it is I don't need it, and there are basses I would use more. If no good offers then I may in the future stick a price on it, we shall see) Edited March 27, 2012 by LukeFRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I had a jam recently with a guy who had one of these. Very nice and very solid guitar with great tone and playability. He was going thru an Orange Tiny Terror with matching 112 cab. Sounded great. He'd had his for donkeys, and from what he was saying they were much sought after and collectable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 If.... just if, you were to sell it rather than trade - what sort of ballpark figure might you be looking for...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1328653440' post='1530846'] I had a jam recently with a guy who had one of these. Very nice and very solid guitar with great tone and playability. He was going thru an Orange Tiny Terror with matching 112 cab. Sounded great. He'd had his for donkeys, and from what he was saying they were much sought after and collectable. [/quote] cheers. It is awesome, I like having it. But it should be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1328655012' post='1530882'] If.... just if, you were to sell it rather than trade - what sort of ballpark figure might you be looking for...? [/quote] PMed you.... there's not really a ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 a few questions have been asked by a gang of different folk.... rules are if it's for sale I have to state a figure. I don't have a figure for it. If you ask I have written a more complete list of condition and a summery of what I have seen Yamaha SG's going for. Feel free to ask questions, but I don't think I am allowed to say more than that. Either that or I stick a pretty high price on it and ask for offers, but trying not to break any rules here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 You still got that Takamine...? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='guzzibass' timestamp='1328810115' post='1533076'] You still got that Takamine...? ;-) [/quote] yeah. I don't think I need two guitars, and at one point I was toying with moving one of them on. Much playing later and 90% was on the Takamine, so I think that is staying put. I don't think if I sold it back to you I could replace it, which I guess is your predicament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1328828938' post='1533559']I don't think I need two guitars[/quote] Need, sure. But how many guitars do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 up again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkypuncher Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have a 1980 Tokia hard Puncher,would that be of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 PM incoming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 PM's replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 no one, ach shall I just lean to play it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1332701367' post='1591874'] shall I just lean to play it? [/quote] Not a bad shout - I'm not in any way fantastic at guitar but I can get a sound out of it and it's fun to play at chilled acoustic-y gigs and such Me and my band are all over this guitar, but we're trying to stick to priorities budget-wise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1332713261' post='1592122'] Not a bad shout - I'm not in any way fantastic at guitar but I can get a sound out of it and it's fun to play at chilled acoustic-y gigs and such Me and my band are all over this guitar, but we're trying to stick to priorities budget-wise! [/quote] okay, you can't have it then! What's the best bet to learn with? get a cheapy cheapy amp, or some kinda Pod thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1332713613' post='1592128'] okay, you can't have it then! What's the best bet to learn with? get a cheapy cheapy amp, or some kinda Pod thing? [/quote] fair enough! Well I'm lucky in that both my older brothers are guitarists so I've just ended up with some of their old stuff really! In my experience though getting a decent small amp beats a cheap 'pod' - the higher-end Line 6 etc stuff is ace but the cheap stuff is all compressed and nasty, and if you're learning you don't really want a multitude of effects, just a nice clean/dirty sound. Blackstar for example do some great little valve amps for not too much at all - my guitarist has the HT5, which is really nice and only around £250, or the HT1 is only £160ish and all sounds great http://www.blackstaramps.co.uk/products/ht-1/ Anyhow, I reckon a low-wattage valve combo would be cool - there's a thread for them in the 'Other Instruments' section I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1332714725' post='1592143'] fair enough! Well I'm lucky in that both my older brothers are guitarists so I've just ended up with some of their old stuff really! In my experience though getting a decent small amp beats a cheap 'pod' - the higher-end Line 6 etc stuff is ace but the cheap stuff is all compressed and nasty, and if you're learning you don't really want a multitude of effects, just a nice clean/dirty sound. Blackstar for example do some great little valve amps for not too much at all - my guitarist has the HT5, which is really nice and only around £250, or the HT1 is only £160ish and all sounds great [url="http://www.blackstaramps.co.uk/products/ht-1/"]http://www.blackstar.../products/ht-1/[/url] Anyhow, I reckon a low-wattage valve combo would be cool - there's a thread for them in the 'Other Instruments' section I think! [/quote] Yeah, ideally a fender blues junior... or something of that ilk.... now imagine that I have very little money and am currently putting it through my bass amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1332715585' post='1592150'] Yeah, ideally a fender blues junior... or something of that ilk.... now imagine that I have very little money and am currently putting it through my bass amp [/quote] Well to be fair I've run guitars through bass amps before, and although it's not ideal if you EQ it right it can sound pretty good Blues Junior are a good standard yep, but not cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Line 6 15w wee beasty for £15, yes please! It's a sign, I'm going to learn to play the thing. [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1332788298' post='1593165'] Well to be fair I've run guitars through bass amps before, and although it's not ideal if you EQ it right it can sound pretty good Blues Junior are a good standard yep, but not cheap! [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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