I'm sure we have all had that guitar that we always dreamed of owning as child.
Has anyone actually realised that dream, did it match your expectations or did you end up disappointed?
I'd always wanted two guitars more than anything.
A Pelham Blue Les Paul Custom and a Charvel with Blood splatter graphics.
I've owned the LP, bought from Peach last year as NOS with a Ebony board.....
and it was shit.
Looked gorgeous but was the most uncomfy guitar in the world to play, was also set up terribly but having been sat in a distribution centre for a few years it's hardly surprising.
My mate loved it though he played it more than I did in the 6 month I owned it.
I do have the Charvel on order now so let's hope this goes better.
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It was exceptional - no Strat I've played before or since comes close. It was a '63 and very battered.
I sold it 20 years ago when I was short of money. A very foolish decision....
When growing up I always wanted a white Les Paul Custom.
I'm left handed, and when I could finally afford one in the early 90s I could only get a black one. So I got that instead. Lovely thing.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
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My '62 Strat! All original except the 5-way switch. I expected a lot from it before I made the trip to pick it up and honestly am not disappointed in the least, it's a VERY special guitar.
Have never bought one and have heard in recent years they were pretty cak anyway.
I guess a Mex reissue could be on the cards although I already have a couple of Strats now.
Was as hard to play as it looks
But I still love it
Wife bought me one as a wedding gift it's killer
Only thing is my tastes have changed a bit in the intervening years so it doesn't get the play time it used to
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Managed to pick up a glorious '55 a couple of years ago while on tour in the states. It's everything is hoped for and more.
(formerly miserneil)
Edit:
I took a chance on a 2016 Amazon special at the end of 2016, and I really like it. Completely different experience to the previous one.
I was chuffed to finally have one but I just didn't bond with it sadly. I traded it for a Charvel. I keep considering getting another.
Always wanted a Trans Amber Flame top Les Paul standard, but I just don't desire it so much anymore as shorter scale lengths just get boring after a while.
I do have a yellow Charvel Star TOM bridge though..of sorts. In fact two Charvel Stars but they are hardly custom shop originals or even reissues.
I need to make a Jackson Flying V and Firebird though
Although I remember back when i was a lot younger I wanted a Kramer or Ibanez 7 string in my nu metal phase haha. Never did get one and can't say I'm that bothered!