Chadd 916 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 I know a couple people that bought stuff from GFS and they've long since replaced the parts they got from there. It's factory direct, so you save a couple bucks, but it is still low quality stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunnyman666 445 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 The pick ups are good, the brass blocks for trems are good, even their Floyd Rose is good (as I have it on good authority that it's basically the same one that came on the Peavey Wolfgang), but the tuners I got from GFS are meh.I just wonder if anyone has any experience with the Earl Slick guitars, but I am thinking I have to be the first. I'm thinking I'd rather buy a Gibson LP faded special or Melody Maker for a "cheap" guitar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syinx 139 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 I've had some solid experience with GFS Parts, I use them on almost all the low-end Squier mods I do. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 As of right now:Bass: Peavy Foundation 5-string (it was a 'hand-me-down' so not certain on all the specs)...Dean EAB (cheap price = cheap quality)Guitar: Breedlove Studio 12-string A/EI also play the piano also and hope to upgrade/add on/take on more instruments in the near future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Adding to the collection: Martin LXME. I'm a Martin fanboy haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Adding to the collection: Martin LXME. I'm a Martin fanboy haha.Nice, I'm still banging away on an old Alvarez but I would love to get a D18 when I get a couple bills paid off. Somehow I still haven't made the drive up to Nazareth PA to visit the factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 That's a nice guitar my friend. I'm rooting for you. I'm praying that this summer I can get a full-size Martin. Would like to keep it under $1,000 and with so many options, I'll take the time to hear them all. Big fan of the GPCPA5. Intrigued by the DRSGT and DRS1/2. Yea, that is a trip that is long overdue for me. Only an hour or so drive from where I'm located. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 That's a nice guitar my friend. I'm rooting for you. I'm praying that this summer I can get a full-size Martin. Would like to keep it under $1,000 and with so many options, I'll take the time to hear them all. Big fan of the GPCPA5. Intrigued by the DRSGT and DRS1/2. Yea, that is a trip that is long overdue for me. Only an hour or so drive from where I'm located. I see used D16 variants on craigslist for well under your price on a pretty regular basis. Believe me, I've been tempted to jump on them a couple times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Hmm. Good point. Didn't think of that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyHacker 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Ive had many guitars/amps over the years..I actually build and repair them...not so much anymore...China put me out of business. I have an EPI Bonamassa LP in Pelham blue that sounds amazing. Edited February 12, 2015 by HockeyHacker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry54 243 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Ive had many guitars/amps over the years..I actually build and repair them...not so much anymore...China put me out of business. I have an EPI Bonamassa LP in Pelham blue that sounds amazing.Post a clip. I'd love to hear/see it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyHacker 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Post a clip. I'd love to hear/see it!I'll try this weekend. I cant seem to figure out how to add photos either? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 I'll try this weekend. I cant seem to figure out how to add photos either?Photos have to be hosted on a site like photobucket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caihlen 67 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Emmons D10 push/pull pedal steel guitar, and a strat. Been playing since I was 13. Am now 54. Play in a cool country band on weekends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Adding to the collection: Martin LXME Eastman ETG6. I'm a Martin fanboy haha.My first venture with Eastman guitars. Liking what I'm hearing so far. Still a Martin fan boy though ha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 My first venture with Eastman guitars. Liking what I'm hearing so far. Still a Martin fan boy though ha.I haven't tried their acoustics but the T186 that I played was a nice guitar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 891 Report post Posted May 9, 2015 No pics and a question. I'm looking at a strat style with a Floyd Rose. I have four options, a parts build, a Fender HSS Mexican, Charvel So Cal Pro Mod, Jackson SDX (Adrian Smith signature).I'd buying blind, no stores around me have any of these. The Fender would be the safest as I have played many Mexican strats.So, anyone have any first hand experience with any of these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caihlen 67 Report post Posted May 9, 2015 Can't go wrong with the mexi strat. Solid guitar, and every one I've ever touched has played well. Ymmv. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 No pics and a question. I'm looking at a strat style with a Floyd Rose. I have four options, a parts build, a Fender HSS Mexican, Charvel So Cal Pro Mod, Jackson SDX (Adrian Smith signature).I'd buying blind, no stores around me have any of these. The Fender would be the safest as I have played many Mexican strats.So, anyone have any first hand experience with any of these?I have a Mexi HSS with a Floyd, nice guitar. Floyds are a pain in the ass to set up correctly but they do what they do very well. The Charvels were made in the same plant at first but production has moved to Asia, if my memory serves. I have played a few of them and they were consistently good as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 891 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 Yeah, sort of leaning towards the strat. Seems like the safe bet in terms of buying blind. The charvel is tempting...I loved those old san dimas necks.That first setup can be a pain, but if you do it right it's much easier to maintain. If you change gauge strings, you need to reset the bridge, and you must block the bridge from bottoming out when you change strings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 A "Tremol No" works wonders for string changes on Floyds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 Just arrived in the mail today, "Government Edition" 335. The rosewood in the fretboard was part of the wood confiscated in the raid of the Gibson factory a couple years ago and returned as part of the settlement. It's #99 of 300 and if I were inclined to name my guitars, this one would be "Wayne" for obvious reasons. But I'm not and it won't be. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatestAmericanBeardo 258 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Just arrived in the mail today, "Government Edition" 335. The rosewood in the fretboard was part of the wood confiscated in the raid of the Gibson factory a couple years ago and returned as part of the settlement. It's #99 of 300 and if I were inclined to name my guitars, this one would be "Wayne" for obvious reasons. But I'm not and it won't be. i want to report this image for being so damn hot! i feel like you should Nigel Tufnell me right now, and tell me "you've looked at it long enough"that flat black tho Edited November 18, 2015 by GreatestAmericanBeardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 i want to report this image for being so damn hot! i feel like you should Nigel Tufnell me right now, and tell me "you've looked at it long enough"that flat black thoI liked the Cornell 335s but wasn't a fan of the pickups, this one was a much better option for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Just arrived in the mail today, "Government Edition" 335. The rosewood in the fretboard was part of the wood confiscated in the raid of the Gibson factory a couple years ago and returned as part of the settlement. It's #99 of 300 and if I were inclined to name my guitars, this one would be "Wayne" for obvious reasons. But I'm not and it won't be. My man. I've been getting into jazz lately and looking forward to getting an electric guitar myself! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
