HAPPY NEW YEAR and here's to 2018 (guitar related)

JonHosker

Hi all
Heading into 2018 really so much happier with my guitar setup than 12 months ago.
Tele, Strat, Carr Sportsman, 7/8 pedals.
Sorted....I reckon although the lure of a 335 May be too strong and the Strat will get the shove!
Sending this post as a note to self to play more and swap gear less in 2018. 
Anyone else share this drive!
Happy playing new Year!!
Jon

Funkfingers

JonHosker said:

the lure of a 335 may be too strong and the Strat will get the shove!

Poppycock. You need both.

tony99

a strat is for life, not just for christmas

meltedbuzzbox

Heading into 2018

Guitars - done
Amps - done
Pedals - with the exception of one, done

thebreeze

Yes, I think your Strat attitude leaves a lot to be desired.  Have you learnt nothing this year?

TonyR

If you get rid of the Strat you will regret it - believe me

Flink_Poyd

Ordered a Boss Katana last year, hopefully Fed Ex can squeeze it in for this year

tony99

Flink_Poyd said:

Ordered a Boss Katana last year, hopefully Fed Ex can squeeze it in for this year

got a 50, cracking little box

darthed1981

tony99 said:

Flink_Poyd said:

Ordered a Boss Katana last year, hopefully Fed Ex can squeeze it in for this year

got a 50, cracking little box

Seconded

fandango

Happy New Year indeed!


Here's to learning some new songs (Ed: more than two?)
Here's to bonding more with the guitars/equipment I do have, than searching out for the elusive Unicorn. (Wot no GAS?)
Here's to digging out some up-to-date musical inspiration. (That doesn't mean a new recording of yesterday's hits)
Here's to the growth of The Fretboard, and the continued success of those members and companies that grace its pages.

Thank you to all who make this an interesting and varied place to visit. More of the same, please. And lastly, here's to the people in the background who make this happen. Especially @TTony, and @digitalscream.

Fishboy7

I'd like to sort a dedicated guitar with high action and 12s just for slide, ...... This just caught my eye today, ... 

https://www.coda-music.com/winter-sale/gordon-smith-gs-natural.html

dindude

Yup. REALLY determined not to arse about with kit this year. I did slow down quite a bit in 2017 but still too much faffing.

I end the year with 3 great electrics, 1 great acoustic and 1 cheap but fine bass, a great amp (Sportsman like OP) and a very sorted pedalboard. I couldn't of dreamt of this sort of kit in my formative years, couldn't really ask for more so just get on and enjoy.

I've got a spare wall hanger so I think my plan will be to scratch the inevitable urges in 2018 by having a guest slot, you know, buying without any intention of long term ownership, just to scratch that itch on a strictly one at a time basis - calculating up front any financial loss as "rental" charges over the period of ownership, although if I but s/h the damage won't be a lot.

Phil_aka_Pip

Funkfingers said:

JonHosker said:

the lure of a 335 may be too strong and the Strat will get the shove!

Poppycock. You need both.

FWIW once you're used to your 335 you'll hardly touch the strat. That's my experience, and I'ver had my strat for 10 years longer than I've had my 335.

JonHosker

CS Strat is Great, but i significantly missed the '9' in the '69' neck shape (69 reissue! Doh) thinking it was a 65 which is my favourite neck profile. Distant purchase from Peach, and 9 months in..I still can't enjoy it.
I will learn!!