OK, I bit...(Don Mare content)

jumpnblues · June 17th, 2007, 10:44 AM

Just ordered a set of Don Mare's, Rick Holmstrom pu's for my future USACG Tele. I also ordered a new Louis Electric KR-12 amp (check out my post on the Amps forum) to play it through. It was only 2 weeks ago I picked up an Epiphone '56 Les Paul Goldtop and installed all new electronics and Lollar pu's on it. I've been on an equipment buying jag since picking up my guitars after a 2-3 yr hiatus. I'm not sure I can explain the break from playing as I've never had a "self imposed" break for that long before. Sorta' hard for me to believe it myself.
I had just sat in with my buddy Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets at Blues On Grand in Des Moines a couple of years ago, and then with another group of friends, Sally Weisenburg and The Famous Sidemen (the great Don Berbaum on guitar). After that I laid my guitars down and didn't even look at them for a couple of years. And I played daily before that, just like many players on this forum. I guess I just got sorta' burned out and sorta' distracted (I also like street rods and Harleys). But, anyway, I'm baaaaack...and freshly in debt...again.

Tom

Telenator · June 17th, 2007, 10:52 AM

Hey, I had a gig last night and I'm taking the Dyna out today for a long ride, returning home in time for World SuperBike racing on TV, and then very possibly another gig tonight. There's time for everything!

Enjoy the new rig!

Big Daddy · June 18th, 2007, 01:10 AM

You won't regret buying from Don. His products are among the best and he's a great guy to deal with. I own as set of his 2324 wraps and a set of 0038's.

Daddydex · June 18th, 2007, 01:25 AM

Welcome back to the guitar world. You got to jam with Beavis. Well, I could be wrong but I heard Anson was the inspiration for Beavis. Didn't Mike Judge play bass in the Rockets?

I have too much time on my hands.

Dan

Sleph · June 18th, 2007, 05:49 AM

someone should get Don to make an appearance here...I'm sure he'd be chuffed with all the love being shown lately.

Twang · June 18th, 2007, 10:15 AM

I did too.

Spoke to him on Saturday night for long while, and ended up ordering a set of his 4709s.

He played several teles to give me an idea of the pickup differences and I was really surprised how good it sounded over the phone, not to mention he's a killer player and great guy...very passionate about tone and was great to talk to.

Can't wait for them to get here.

Big Daddy · June 18th, 2007, 10:31 AM

Yes, at one time Mike Judge was anson's bass player.

Barrettworld · June 18th, 2007, 10:40 AM

I had heard that a character from King of the Hill was based on Anson... Forget who though

petebradt · June 18th, 2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleph

someone should get Don to make an appearance here...I'm sure he'd be chuffed with all the love being shown lately.

Umm, Don wore out his welcome here a while ago.

Sleph · June 19th, 2007, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Umm, Don wore out his welcome here a while ago.

damn!...did I miss anything interesting?...or did I just put my foot in my mouth?

john s · June 19th, 2007, 08:01 AM

I emailed Don for advice on my quest for a steel sound from my Tele.
He reckons his "Mesh and Ripple"...7.3k staggered bridge pup is the go for what I want.
Has anyone had dealings with this one or is it a newie for my benefit? I'm hearing so much positive feedback from all of you about his work, I might just bite the bullet.

Twang · June 19th, 2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petebradt

Umm, Don wore out his welcome here a while ago.

I thought that whole thing worked out...maybe I'm misremembering, all I know is I wasn't so offended that I wouldn't give the guy another chance.

Talking to him on the phone is a lot different than whatever he was posting here a few years ago.

I'm glad to have these pickups coming my way.

Chris Callahan · June 19th, 2007, 11:16 AM

I bought a 5549 (7.2k) bridge for my MIM Esquire. There's something quite awesome about having a pickup wound for you by a real guy. I'm still getting used to the higher output and the difference in sound with the backplate (which is much different than I would have imagined). It definitely allows me to get some twang while still being a very forward, rockin' sort of sound.
Again, I can't stress enough how much it means to me to be able to email or call some dude and for not much more than a Duncan pickup he makes you one to meet your needs.

OaklandA · June 19th, 2007, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleph

damn!...did I miss anything interesting?...or did I just put my foot in my mouth?

Probably a story not worth repeating...sadly some things got very out of hand. Don is passionate about his art...both on pickups and performing...and that passion may have led to responses and behavior that definitely break the rules around here.

It's too bad he can't contribute here, but he does have a forum of his own I believe.

Regardless, he may very well be the best winder around at the moment.

June 17th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 60 Posts: 1,957	OK, I bit...(Don Mare content) Just ordered a set of Don Mare's, Rick Holmstrom pu's for my future USACG Tele. I also ordered a new Louis Electric KR-12 amp (check out my post on the Amps forum) to play it through. It was only 2 weeks ago I picked up an Epiphone '56 Les Paul Goldtop and installed all new electronics and Lollar pu's on it. I've been on an equipment buying jag since picking up my guitars after a 2-3 yr hiatus. I'm not sure I can explain the break from playing as I've never had a "self imposed" break for that long before. Sorta' hard for me to believe it myself. I had just sat in with my buddy Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets at Blues On Grand in Des Moines a couple of years ago, and then with another group of friends, Sally Weisenburg and The Famous Sidemen (the great Don Berbaum on guitar). After that I laid my guitars down and didn't even look at them for a couple of years. And I played daily before that, just like many players on this forum. I guess I just got sorta' burned out and sorta' distracted (I also like street rods and Harleys). But, anyway, I'm baaaaack...and freshly in debt...again. Tom __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

June 17th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Telenator VENDOR Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,179 5 Photos	Hey, I had a gig last night and I'm taking the Dyna out today for a long ride, returning home in time for World SuperBike racing on TV, and then very possibly another gig tonight. There's time for everything! Enjoy the new rig! __________________ Dogs have the right idea! www.telenator.com

June 18th, 2007, 01:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Daddydex Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,538	Welcome back to the guitar world. You got to jam with Beavis. Well, I could be wrong but I heard Anson was the inspiration for Beavis. Didn't Mike Judge play bass in the Rockets? I have too much time on my hands. Dan __________________ My Music Page

June 19th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
john s Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Perth Western Australia Age: 60 Posts: 357	Dons pup for Steel sound I emailed Don for advice on my quest for a steel sound from my Tele. He reckons his "Mesh and Ripple"...7.3k staggered bridge pup is the go for what I want. Has anyone had dealings with this one or is it a newie for my benefit? I'm hearing so much positive feedback from all of you about his work, I might just bite the bullet. __________________

June 19th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chris Callahan Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Age: 45 Posts: 416	I bought a 5549 (7.2k) bridge for my MIM Esquire. There's something quite awesome about having a pickup wound for you by a real guy. I'm still getting used to the higher output and the difference in sound with the backplate (which is much different than I would have imagined). It definitely allows me to get some twang while still being a very forward, rockin' sort of sound. Again, I can't stress enough how much it means to me to be able to email or call some dude and for not much more than a Duncan pickup he makes you one to meet your needs. __________________ Chris

June 18th, 2007, 01:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Big Daddy Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 119	You won't regret buying from Don. His products are among the best and he's a great guy to deal with. I own as set of his 2324 wraps and a set of 0038's.

June 18th, 2007, 05:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sleph Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,219 6 Photos	someone should get Don to make an appearance here...I'm sure he'd be chuffed with all the love being shown lately.

June 18th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Twang Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 45 Posts: 747	I did too. Spoke to him on Saturday night for long while, and ended up ordering a set of his 4709s. He played several teles to give me an idea of the pickup differences and I was really surprised how good it sounded over the phone, not to mention he's a killer player and great guy...very passionate about tone and was great to talk to. Can't wait for them to get here.

June 18th, 2007, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Big Daddy Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 119	Yes, at one time Mike Judge was anson's bass player.

June 18th, 2007, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Barrettworld TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 28	I had heard that a character from King of the Hill was based on Anson... Forget who though

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