Logan Custom Guitars Club

[telecaster man]

Originally Posted by LGOberean

Well, Slick, I wear long sleeve shirts as long as I can down here in the armpit of the Coastal Bend of South Texas, but that actually isn't too long a season.

One of our jokes down here in Corpus Christi about our weather is "We have two seasons...summer, and January!" A bit of an exaggeration, but not by much. We started using our air conditioners down here before the month of February was over.

So, long before the "summer" months of June through August roll around, it is too hot down here to wear long sleeve shirts.

Sanford, you mentioned wearing sweat bands on your wrists when you play. I can't quite picture how that would help in the case of the body of the guitar. My main problem is the sweatiness of my forearm resting on the lower bout when I play. Maybe if I wore a sweat band or something comparable to it on the portion of my forearm that rests on the body of the guitar...?

Hey Larry...a number of years ago when i was on the road....there were different lengths of sweat bands.....some could be gotten that went up the arm aways....what i did in the case of the arm was usually take a short towel with me or some short cloth and lay over the place on my arm and against the guitar where i sweat and let it soak the sweat up....it worked for me....but i am weird anyway

Sanford

[Tonemonkey]

When Bob built my Logan, I asked for SD 5-2's in both positions; today I gave the STL 5-2 Bridge Pup a work out, and was blown away!

My chain ran:

Logan > Keeley TS9 (in 808 mode) > Lightning

You have to watch your treble on the Lightning, so I was impressed how the 5-2 gave loads of chime and background harmonics while never succumbing to icepick.....although I got close a few times when twiddling above the 12th fret.

This pup really blew me away when I kicked in the TS9, it went to a whole new level, I'd never known from a bridge pup. I was doing a cheeky little blues riff (crossroads or something) when a 7th fret G string full bend nearly caused me to have a personal accident as multiple beautiful harmonics came in behind the note. This was reproduced all around the neck to different degrees (almost like a really subtle octaver, is the only way to describe it).

Now I've had this pedal > amp combo for a while, same settings, with my Strat running through it....but this was beautiful to hear... Unbelievable ....Its a high quality chain, but unless I put other pups in my Logan I won't know for sure how much of this tone comes from the pup and how much from the guitar.

Stoked. Beautiful clean chime and awesome blues tone off the bridge pup(!!!!) when driven.

[LGOberean]

Since I spawned the idea for this thread I will chime in and say you are some lucky fellows to own such a fine collection of instruments. Maybe some day I'll own a Logan.
bluesmanmartin

Thanks, bluesmanmartin, I appreciate that. This forum can be a wonderful place. It's great that we can get ideas and inspiration from one another. If you ever decide to go with a Logan, we'd sure welcome your comments, pics and reviews here.

BTW, I must confess I'm not familiar with Nash guitars. Is there are website to go to?

[telecaster man]

Originally Posted by LGOberean

Thanks, bluesmanmartin, I appreciate that. This forum can be a wonderful place. It's great that we can get ideas and inspiration from one another. If you ever decide to go with a Logan, we'd sure welcome your comments, pics and reviews here.

BTW, I must confess I'm not familiar with Nash guitars. Is there are website to go to?

nashguitars.com

[LGOberean]

Tonemonkey, I've been meaning to tell you (yesterday was a busy day for me), that was an excellent review of the Seymour Duncan 5/2 bridge pup in your Logan.

I was particularly intrigued by the fact that you were getting "awesome blues tone off the bridge pup(!!!!) when driven." I don't play blues through the bridge pup on my Logan (a Wilkinson vintage Tele bridge pup). BTW & FWIW, I have my own arrangement of Robert Johnson's "Cross Road Blues," and I play it clean through my neck pup (a Wilkinson P-90).

Anyway, your review was very nicely done; helpful attention to detail, useful information. Thanks.

[hatsokay]

Hello im trying to date a tele,anyone there?

[Jammin'John1]

Bob's building me a 2 x P-90,Northern Ash Tele. Black Walnut.
He is making another custom out of a 1 piece swamp ask body I sent him.


JJ

[Tonemonkey]

Mission accomplished. Post self-destructed.

[LGOberean]

Originally Posted by Jammin'John1

Bob's building me a 2 x P-90,Northern Ash Tele. Black Walnut.
He is making another custom out of a 1 piece swamp ask body I sent him.


JJ

Wow, John...just, WOW!!!

They're both beautiful!

That 2 x P-90 looks especially appealing to me. I love P-90s. And is that a Northern Ash body with a Black Walnut cap?

What kind of pups is that Swamp Ash going to have?

Welcome to the forum and the Logan Custom Guitar Club, you lucky dog!

[Jammin'John1]

Hi,
How are you doing ?

That's northern ash with a black walnut stain.Lightened somewhat.
2 Duncan Vintage Soapbars with a 4 way switch.
Birdseye 22 jumbo fret strat neck.Belly & arm cuts.Locking tuners.

My old swampash guitar is one piece of ultralight swamp ash.
Further lightened by mr. logan. 22 jumbo fret birdseye strat neck with locking tuners.
Belly & arm cuts.
In the neck she's gettin' a Seth Lover vintage PAF and in the bridge a Duncan P-Rail.

I'm not using all the P-Rail combinations.There are 4 sounds in a P-Rail.
The sounds will be.
1-Seth
2-Seth & parallel humbucker (like a knarly,2 different coil,PAF)
3-Seth & P-90
4-P-90
5-series humbucker (big,fat,over the top output)

JJ

[LGOberean]

Hey, John ~

That's northern ash with a black walnut stain.Lightened somewhat.

Interesting. I have seen from Bob's site that he works with Black Walnut wood, and that he has a "Walnut on Ash" stain/color. But I haven't seen a "Black Walnut" color/stain on his site. Is this a custom color Bob's come up with at your request?

2 Duncan Vintage Soapbars with a 4 way switch.

Sure would like to hear sound clips of those pups played in the different positions.

Birdseye 22 jumbo fret strat neck.

I love Birdseye Maple necks. Mine is also a Birdseye, a Tele neck with 21 medium jumbo frets. Judging from the necks on both of your guitars, it looks like you favor Strat necks.

Belly & arm cuts.

It looks like you also favor belly and arm cuts, or at least that was your choice for both of these Logans.

It looks and sounds like you are getting instruments customized precisely to your liking. It's amazing that Bob offers that and quality workmanship and reasonable prices.

[telecaster man]

I was talking to Bob on the phone yesterday....later..in the spring..when he can get some more swamp ash...he is going to make me a strat style guitar....natural of course....and later when i can afford it i think i am going to also get him to make me one of those thinline ones he advertised

Sanford

[slickschoppers]

a Strat would be KOOl..

I like the idea of the thinlines that he is advertising with ONE exception....

I don't like the lightning bolt cutout.... just don't like it at all. the lightning bolt cutout looks cheesy, kind of heavy metal, skull and crossbones, or skull fret kind of thing.

I'm guessing he is not doing the traditional "F" hole to make it look different, but the lightning bolt just doesn't do it for me. on that one I would have to pass,,,,, Unless he can cut a different design into the top.

I would like to see is a cursive "L" for logan... that I would like.

[Tonemonkey]

Originally Posted by slickschoppers

I don't like the lightning bolt cutout.... just don't like it at all. the lightning bolt cutout looks cheesy, kind of heavy metal, skull and crossbones, or skull fret kind of thing.

I would like to see is a cursive "L" for logan... that I would like.

When he emailed to customers asking for comment that is exactly what I said to him, including using his L.....he didn't reply.....guess he's quite busy.

[telecaster man]

Originally Posted by slickschoppers

a Strat would be KOOl..

I like the idea of the thinlines that he is advertising with ONE exception....

I don't like the lightning bolt cutout.... just don't like it at all. the lightning bolt cutout looks cheesy, kind of heavy metal, skull and crossbones, or skull fret kind of thing.

I'm guessing he is not doing the traditional "F" hole to make it look different, but the lightning bolt just doesn't do it for me. on that one I would have to pass,,,,, Unless he can cut a different design into the top.

I would like to see is a cursive "L" for logan... that I would like.

Bob would probably make it to your specs....that is what custom means...i personally like the lightening boldt....but the L is appealing also

[telecaster man]

Originally Posted by Tonemonkey

When he emailed to customers asking for comment that is exactly what I said to him, including using his L.....he didn't reply.....guess he's quite busy.

i phoned him from here in Toronto....we chatted for a bit...i am doing some free advertising for him here on Kijiji...and you are right he doesn't answer very often on the email...that's why when i want something...i phone him....but i have free long distance anywhere in north america...24/7

[Jammin'John1]

Interesting. I have seen from Bob's site that he works with Black Walnut wood, and that he has a "Walnut on Ash" stain/color. But I haven't seen a "Black Walnut" color/stain on his site. Is this a custom color Bob's come up with at your request?

No.
I asked bob for a dark brown with no yellow in it and he came up with black walnut.It didn't darken up 'till the second coat.

Sure would like to hear sound clips of those pups played in the different positions.

I have no idea how that's done.
The vintage soapbars are the old sound from 1946.
A little microphonic because they are NOT potted.
They go from sweet & mellow to nasty and are more transparent sounding than ceramic magnet ones. The real deal.
They are made the old way for the exact old sound.

I love Birdseye Maple necks. Mine is also a Birdseye, a Tele neck with 21 medium jumbo frets. Judging from the necks on both of your guitars, it looks like you favor Strat necks.

No.
Well,I favor G&L guitars,and my ASAT's have vintage curve & big frets.
I have the strat neck on because it is much more figured birdseye than the 21fret tele neck that bob sells. A LOT more figuring ! Abalone markers as well.
The headstock is larger than a tele's and shows off all that birdseye.
The frets are jumbo instead of medium jumbo as well. 22 frets.
All great features that I like.

It looks like you also favor belly and arm cuts, or at least that was your choice for both of these Logans.

I do love the comfort of a strat body. Don't like strats.
It fits my old frame like a broken in glove.

It looks and sounds like you are getting instruments customized precisely to your liking.

Very true.
My old guitar body is down to 3 1/2 #'s after bob removed all that wood !
She's gonna be very light & very sweet. One piece of swamp ash.
The Seth Lover neck pup is very nice in a tele. Also microphonic.
The sound of 1955.
Very clear,open,and airy sound. NOT high output.
The P-Rail has got a REAL alnico V P-90 and ia also a very sweet vintage humbucker.

The walnut one is a little heavier than I like (5 1/2#'s) but bob removed as much wood as possible for me.
Northern ash has BIG TONE !

I'm very jazzed.
I don't buy guitars very often so this is a MAJOR thrill for me.

JJ

[LGOberean]

About Bob's responses to emails, in my experience he replies to my emails, but it usually takes at least a day to hear from him. I can well believe that he is busy. Jammin'John1 is doing a pretty good job of keeping him busy! And in the last week, I have referred 2 people to Bob.

Come to think of it, it sometimes takes me as much as a day or so to reply to emails, depending on what's going on in my life.

When we were communicating about the making of my mahogany Tele, Bob was very prompt in his replies, whether by phone or via email. But I noticed even then that he seemed to prefer talking on the phone to emails.

I'm sure others have noticed that Bob's written communiqués often contain spelling and/or grammatical errors. In verbal conversation he is well-versed and articulate. Perhaps that is why he seems to prefer phone conversations to emails.

I, on the other hand, often prefer written communication.

But than, I is from Texas, y'all. Speling adn grammer is one of mah best thangs.

[telecaster man]

Originally Posted by LGOberean

About Bob's responses to emails, in my experience he replies to my emails, but it usually takes at least a day to hear from him. I can well believe that he is busy. Jammin'John1 is doing a pretty good job of keeping him busy! And in the last week, I have referred 2 people to Bob.

Come to think of it, it sometimes takes me as much as a day or so to reply to emails, depending on what's going on in my life.

When we were communicating about the making of my mahogany Tele, Bob was very prompt in his replies, whether by phone or via email. But I noticed even then that he seemed to prefer talking on the phone to emails.

I'm sure others have noticed that Bob's written communiqués often contain spelling and/or grammatical errors. In verbal conversation he is well-versed and articulate. Perhaps that is why he seems to prefer phone conversations to emails.

I, on the other hand, often prefer written communication.

But than, I is from Texas, y'all. Speling adn grammer is one of mah best thangs.

Larry you worry me...:)

[LGOberean]

Larry you worry me...:)
telecaster man

LOL! That's not the first time I've heard THAT one, Sanford!

[LGOberean]

About Bob’s Thinlines, I wrote him personally to give him my input, but since he’s added his “prototype” Thinline to his gallery photos, and because his Thinlines have been discussed here already, I’ll go ahead put my 2 cents in here and share with this club/thread what I said to Bob.

I think it’s great that Bob’s doing Thinlines. I’m interested…and my son-in-law may be as well. He was GASing for one last summer. He owns an Epiphone Black Beauty, but he loves my mahogany Tele. And his interest was in a Thinline, I think partly because he wanted a very clean, different sound in his next guitar and partly because of the weight of that Epi LP. I don’t know if he will be interested in this, or if the timing is wrong for him (his business is moving him to San Antonio in a few months, so he and my daughter both have a lot on their plates right now).

As for the cutout on the body, I’m not personally as keen on that “lightning bolt,” as Slick called it. As I told Bob, it’s snazzy, but it’s not me. I am sentimental about the look of the traditional “f-hole.” I first learned to play on a Harmony brand Archtone archtop guitar, so that traditional look always takes me to a good place. If I were to get a Thinline, I would want that traditional “f-hole” look.

Now, having said that, the idea of Bob using a cursive “L”—particularly his cursive “L” from his logo—for the cutout is really exciting. As sentimental as I am about the traditional f-hole, I might be tempted if Bob does a classy, unique script L for the body cutout on his Thinlines.

Another aspect I was not as keen on is the pickguard. I kind of like it, and I like much better than the PG on Fender Thinlines. I’ve never liked the look of that PG extending down to the lower bout. But I think I’d like it better if the guard extended all the way up that horn, like it does on other Teles. Does that make sense? In other words, the only trimming of the PG would be where it would otherwise be in the way of the cutout. What do y’all think?

[Jammin'John1]

I'm not a big thinline fan but I liked the color and the lightning bolt was cool.
I don't like F holes at all.
I think they look cheesy on a guitar like a tele.
They are OK on a jazz box when there is 2 of 'em.
That said.
I would like a thinline with NO cutouts.
I think that would be great.
Nice & light.


JJ

[Jammin'John1]

Here they are !
Thanks Bob.
JJ

[LGOberean]

I'm not a big thinline fan but I liked the color and the lightning bolt was cool.
I don't like F holes at all.
Jammin'John1

Such diversity of preference and personal taste is precisely why there are different models of guitars. Isn't it great that builders such as Bob can meet the demand?

They are OK on a jazz box when there is 2 of 'em.
Jammin'John1

Well, yeah, just like the old jazz box I learned on that implanted sentimental feelings for f-holes.

I would like a thinline with NO cutouts.
I think that would be great.
Nice & light.
Jammin'John1

Now, THERE'S an idea! I could go for that, too.

[LGOberean]

Done
Here they are !
Thanks Bob.
JJ

Oh, yeah! Great looking guitars, John. So, have they just arrived, then, or are these pics of the finished products sent from Bob?

As I said before, they're both beautiful, and that Black Walnut on Ash 2 x P-90 looks especially appealing to me. I love the color and the P-90s.

They are both striking, and going without pickguards really showcases the wood grains.

So, if they have actually arrived, how do they feel? Sound? Play?

[Jammin'John1]

I won't get them untill next week but they are done.
The walnut one that you like is kinda heavy at 8 1/2 #'s.
The other one is a feather at 6 1/2 #'s.
Nice & big necks as well.
Lots of Birdseye candy.

JJ

[telecaster man]

Originally Posted by Jammin'John1

I won't get them untill next week but they are done.
The walnut one that you like is kinda heavy at 8 1/2 #'s.
The other one is a feather at 6 1/2 #'s.
Nice & big necks as well.
Lots of Birdseye candy.

JJ

i was looking at the info on you and it says you have a gretsch guitar...i have the White Falcon....small world

[LGOberean]

I won't get them untill next week but they are done.
The walnut one that you like is kinda heavy at 8 1/2 #'s.
The other one is a feather at 6 1/2 #'s.
Nice & big necks as well.
Lots of Birdseye candy.
JJ

Oh, man, THANKS for that! In your post earlier today, you provided 4 great pics, and yet I found myself wanting to ask for more, ones that showed the necks. I was tempted post a request for more pics, but I thought "Nah, that's just greedy!"

Well, you not only posted another pic of that beautiful walnut for me to drool over, and that from a great angle that shows off both neck and body, but you also posted that...as you put it..."Birdseye candy." Delicious!

8 and a half lbs. is still lighter than my mahogany Tele; she weighs in a 9 lbs. 2 oz. But she feels great. I played for nearly 2 hours straight yesterday without even noticing the weight. She's just too much fun.

Be sure to let us know when they come in and how they feel, play and sound.

P.S. I do like both the Black Walnut and the Swamp Ash one, they're both beautiful guitars, but admittedly that Walnut just stops me in my tracks!

[Jammin'John1]

telecaster man said :
"was looking at the info on you and it says you have a gretsch guitar...i have the White Falcon....small world"

ReRead the info.
I have a Gretsch Orange G&L ASAT Classic Custom.
WAY different animal.

8 and a half lbs. is still lighter than my mahogany Tele; she weighs in a 9 lbs. 2 oz. But she feels great. I played for nearly 2 hours straight yesterday without even noticing the weight. She's just too much fun.

Yea,I'm bein' a baby.
8 1/2 #'s with belly & arm cuts will be just fine.
Of course 6 1/2 #'s of swamp ash heaven is hard to beat !

Be sure to let us know when they come in and how they feel, play and sound.

You and BOB want to know.
I want these guitars to BLOW MY MIND !

P.S. I do like both the Black Walnut and the Swamp Ash one, they're both beautiful guitars, but admittedly that Walnut just stops me in my tracks!

I have a special place in my heart for the swamp ash one.
I've gigged with it since 2001.
Bob shaved a bunch of wood off it and gave me belly & arm cuts and transformed it into a different kind of Tele for me.

I'm using 5 of the possible 7 sounds on it.
I just got a sweet case for it and I'm waiting.

JJ
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[slickschoppers]

The walnut one that you like is kinda heavy at 8 1/2 #'s

when I ordered mine I SPECIFICALLY told bob that I wanted a HEAVY guitar. mine is 11.8 pounds!!!

I LOVE IT!!

[jmcw]

Originally Posted by slickschoppers

when I ordered mine I SPECIFICALLY told bob that I wanted a HEAVY guitar. mine is 11.8 pounds!!!

I LOVE IT!!

Dang! I thought mine was heavy at 9.1lbs! That thing will probably sustain for days :)

[telecaster man]

I went today and had the mighty mite pickups on my Logan Bass takenout and had seymour duncan vintage ones put in....man what a difference in sound...i also had covers put over the pickups and the bridge...do they look nice....looks really vintage now.....will put a pic on when i get one takes...maybe tomorrow...

Sanford

[Tonemonkey]

Originally Posted by jmcw

That thing will probably sustain for days :)

Unlike Slick, who will probably collapse under the weight after 20 mins!!

[EllenGtrGrl]

I don't own a Logan, but I just played one this past Tuesday. I live in the in one of the Millwaukee 'burbs, and the place I go to for my Gretsch guitar stuff (Warp Drive Music), sells Logan Guitars. Bob Logan lives in Delafield, which is only about 15 miles from me. I like Thinlines, so the guys at Warp Drive, gave me one of these to put through it's paces:



It sure played good. Now I'm one of those weirdos who loves to play at high gain. Sooo, I ran it through a half stack. It sounded great! Not only did it have tons of grind, but it had this wonderful chime, that made it sound oh so multidimensional. I wish I'd had the cash, I would have bought it.

[Tonemonkey]

That lightning bolt is starting to grow on me.

[Jammin'John1]

I like the bolt.
Even better with NO cutout at all !




JJ

[LGOberean]

I don't own a Logan, but I just played one this past Tuesday. I live in the in one of the Millwaukee 'burbs, and the place I go to for my Gretsch guitar stuff (Warp Drive Music), sells Logan Guitars. Bob Logan lives in Delafield, which is only about 15 miles from me. I like Thinlines, so the guys at Warp Drive, gave me one of these to put through it's paces:

It sure played good. Now I'm one of those weirdos who loves to play at high gain. Sooo, I ran it through a half stack. It sounded great! Not only did it have tons of grind, but it had this wonderful chime, that made it sound oh so multidimensional. I wish I'd had the cash, I would have bought it.
EllenGtrGrl

Welcome to our club, Ellen. This is definitely *not* a "Testosterone Tele Only" club.

Good to have you chiming in, especially when you have such an interesting background. I read in your Welcome Wagon post about your grandfather being an acoustic luthier that made your first guitar. Very cool! That factoid makes your input here all the more apropos.

I don't know if Sanford (telecaster man) has noticed your reference to Gretsch guitars yet, but you'll probably hear from him when he does. He's got a White Falcon that is his #1. (Oops! I guess I just stole some of his thunder. Sorry, Sanford. )

Thanks for that review of Bob's Thinlines. Enjoyed it.

[EllenGtrGrl]

Thanks! I've been wanting a Tele (again!) as a different sound from my Gretsches (my #1 axe is a G6120SHLTV Brian Setzer Hot Rod in limed gold). From the input I had in my "suggestions for a Tele" thread (I don't want to travel down the same frustrating road tonewise I did with my last Tele [a Squier Affinity]), I've pulled the trigger and went with my gut feeling. Since the majority of the guitars I've played over the last 25 years have been semi-hollowbodies (although I now have a newfound love for hollowbodies thanks to my Brian Setzer Hot Rod), I bought a Squier Vintage Modified Tele Thinline online from Chicago Music Exchange's eBay store yesterday. It should arrive at work (from my personal experience, UPS sucks for residential shipping) by Monday or Tuesday.

How I tried out the Logan Thinline is kind of goofy. I stopped off at Warp Drive Music to ask if they could install some Dynasonic pickups in my other Gretsch (a G1629 Synchromatic Red Sparkle Jet w/f-hole). I beginning to find like many other Gretsch-heads, that the Gretschbuckers (which are Gibson sized unlike Filtertrons) are kind of blah. The electronics part of putting in the pickups is peanuts for me. But since they are dissimilar in size to the Gretschbuckers, mounting the Dynasonics (which are single coils) might be a problem. I don't have the tooling (I live in an apartment) to make new mounting hardware, so I wanted find out if the guitar tech at Warp Drive Music could determine if it was a doable proposition to do the pickup swap (hardly aybody puts Dynasonics in Gretschbucker equipped guitars).

While I was there, I mentioned that I was in the market for a Tele (preferrably a Thinline). Warp Drive is a Fender Custom Shop Dealer, but they had no Thinlines (and the one Custon Shop Tele they had was waaaaayyy out of my price range). But it was mentioned that they'd gotten in a thinline Tele-type, made by a local luthier, and would I like to give it a test drive? I said sure. When I saw the lightning bold soundhole on the Logan, all I could think was "what a trip!" It was very well made, with vintage style compensated brass saddles. The finish was a thin nitrocellulose lacquer, that showed the body's grain. It didn't weigh a ton like some Teles I've tried. Like I've mentioned in other posts, I'm a gain hound ampwise (OK, let the eye rolling begin! ). I plugged into a Marshall Vintage Modified, and it sounded awfull!! Shrill, spikey, and blatty come to mind. Considering that I have yet to find a guitar that sounds decent through a Marshall Vintage Modified (I thought I'd give it one more try - forget it!, at high gain, they all seem to sound blatty like a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe running in the More Drive Mode), I went looking for another amp. I plugged into a Randall RG100 G3 hybrid (tube pre-amp, solid state power amp) out of furstration. I tried the Logan clean - hey!, nice chicken pickin' tones (riffs from "Folsom Prison Blues" sounded nice and spanky!)!. Then I went to the deal maker/breaker for me with a guitar - serious overdrive. I've dealt with single coils when running mega gain in the past, so I dropped the treble down to about 5 or so. Whoah!! Nice grind, but with great note definition. No shrillness, clank when playing percussively (such as palm muting), and wonderful high end sparkle. It sounded like (to coin a phrase) country metal! VERY cool! I wanted to keep on playing, but I had to get going. Besides, I didn't want to be like those annoying little twits that go to Guitar Center just to play the Brootalz on a guitar they'll never buy.

It really was a great guitar - But I just couldn't afford it.

[LGOberean]

When I saw the lightning bold soundhole on the Logan, all I could think was "what a trip!" ... It really was a great guitar - But I just couldn't afford it.
EllenGtrGrl

Ellen, another enjoyable post. You communicate well your musical tastes and experiences.

So, I'm curious...do you like the "lightning bolt" or not? It seems to be something of a mixed review. I'm not quite sure what you meant to convey with the thought "what a trip!" Since you say it was a great guitar, then does that mean you like the cutout on it as well?

[EllenGtrGrl]

Originally Posted by LGOberean

Ellen, another enjoyable post. You communicate well your musical tastes and experiences.

So, I'm curious...do you like the "lightning bolt" or not? It seems to be something of a mixed review. I'm not quite sure what you meant to convey with the thought "what a trip!" Since you say it was a great guitar, then does that mean you like the cutout on it as well?

Hi Larry. At first I thought the lightning it was a little weird, but not in an ugly way - just different. That's what I meant by "what a trip!" As in like, "wow!, that's funky!" I've seen guitars that looked far worse. Actually the lightning bolt kind of grew on me. John, Warp Drive's Gretsch guru (whom I usually deal with) thought it looked ridiculous (although, I did see him trying out the guitar when I was leaving). Another salesman at the place, thought the lighting bolt looked cool, and gave the guitar some attitude. He said that if he had the money for the guitar, he'd like to buy it. The neck was really cool - kind of like a modified V profile. My Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod has a similar neck profile, so I'm quite familiar with playing on that kind of neck.