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bigdoug
06-12-2007, 11:23 PM
I have had a bad bout of GAS this week and bought two guitars off Ebay. The first is a Blade Texsas Standard Pro (black,white pickguard and maple neck)
The second is a Gary Moore signature Les Paul, so I guess its merry christmas to me early lol
I will post pics when they arrive ( now I'm bricking it till they do) and Iam repeating my new mantra..... stay off ebay stay off ebay stay off ebay:whack:
Stew
06-12-2007, 11:27 PM
the nickname evilbay is quite appropriate really lol. can't wait to see the les paul and here it in action.....did you pause over the "commit to buy" button lol I usually do hehe and then go stuff it.
bigdoug
07-12-2007, 12:20 AM
never hesitate in the face of battle Stew :grin:
petermoran555
07-12-2007, 12:22 AM
Gary Moore LP...

Verrryyyy nice.

Look forward to hearing it.
Stew
07-12-2007, 12:25 AM
Man Neil you got me going now the Washburn N4 is saying go for it now lol
bigdoug
07-12-2007, 12:29 AM
lol dont blame me if you got the GAS, I nearly bid on an N4 autographed by Nuno but I managed to resist

330194431368http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/globalAssets/rtCurve.gif

check out this one stew
bluesgeek
07-12-2007, 09:28 AM
love those Gary Moore Lp's, but the big fat baseball necks don't like my teeny weeny girly sized hands :(
Stew
07-12-2007, 09:48 AM
Indeed I have the baseball bat neck on my Joe Perry LP and it takes a bit of gettign used to if you have been playing the likes of a JS for a few hours. But the endless sustain you get on these monster is quite something.
bigdoug
07-12-2007, 09:51 AM
love those Gary Moore Lp's, but the big fat baseball necks don't like my teeny weeny girly sized hands :(

The necks on these have been shaved I think, I dont know by how much etc but they are diffrent. I will google it and try find out.

http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/LesPaul/garymoorelp.html have a keek at that

The neck is a modified 59 rounded with the back sanded flat so it?s between a 59 rounded and a slim taper and is unbound.
bluesgeek
07-12-2007, 10:45 AM
the one I tried a couple of years ago was big and fat mate ;) I can't play any but the 60's taper or I can't reach the fretboard :eek:

Great score though, I love the flaming on them. Still tempted to buy one and get the rasp out....
bwdavis99
07-12-2007, 10:52 AM
Can't wait to hear them Doug, everybody else take a deep breath and say "I will not give in to the GAS" 2 dozen times
Stew
07-12-2007, 11:54 AM
"I will not give in to the GAS" 2 dozen timesthis can mis-interpreted as "I will give into GAS a dozen times" :lol:
Rob
07-12-2007, 02:17 PM
"I no longer have GAS", well thats what I thought till I saw that Gibson signature. BigD you must some nice pics up when that arrives great buy :thumb:
ZappaFan
07-12-2007, 03:01 PM
My mate had both the Heritage and Gibson Gary Moore signature guitars and I have to say they both played and sounded superb. Looks like a great buy BigD.
bigdoug
08-12-2007, 10:30 AM
cant wait should get them both early next week
Highway Star
08-12-2007, 01:12 PM
Jeez!! How many is that now Doug?? Big Doug?? Nah.... Mad Doug!! LOL You Carzy Scottish Nutter! (I'm only envious really....) (So is mother.....)

That Gibson looks the Dog's Bollox mate BTW!

Norman
zombo
08-12-2007, 09:28 PM
Oh man I wish I had the GM LP its gorgeous how about a pic Big man ??
bigdoug
08-12-2007, 09:40 PM
lol will post pics when I get it .
Six
09-12-2007, 09:48 AM
How many is enough? :-)

I guess you'll let us know when you find out for yourself BD.

Good luck with those, can't wait to see the pics.
bigdoug
09-12-2007, 09:56 AM
being honest Phil there are not many guitars that I feel a great urge to collect now, I did want a les paul and I wanted to replace the Blade as I had one and sold it. In fact I have sold 4 guitars in the last month so the numbers are staying around the dozen mark. But hey you can never have enough guitars :grin:
Highway Star
09-12-2007, 09:57 AM
Apparently.... the neck on the Gary Moore LP is a modified 59 rounded with the back sanded flat so it's between a 59 rounded and a slim taper. Nice!

Norman
bigdoug
09-12-2007, 10:19 AM
yeah, I just said that on page one Farl :grin:
Dude
11-12-2007, 11:37 AM
Far out Guitar Doug man! Did you know man that his real name is Robert, not Gary?? His real name is Robert William Gary Moore, doesn't have the same ring about it though man!

Don't forget man, if you want it customised.......

Far Out!

Dude
bigdoug
11-12-2007, 01:14 PM
lol dude, dont think I will go for the mosaic on this one, I suspect it will be heavy enough already man.
bigdoug
21-12-2007, 06:53 PM
oops I did it again, just got a Vintage V100 icon, a relic'd mahogany les paul. It was going cheap on ebay and I couldn't help myself, I should be able to flog this one fairly quickly. It looks like a good guitar.
Stew
21-12-2007, 06:54 PM
Buy to flog are you mad?
bigdoug
21-12-2007, 07:00 PM
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n100/doug2112/a7cd_3.jpg

here's a pic lol
Rob
21-12-2007, 07:04 PM
Bigdoug you have the worst case of GAS I have ever seen, I think Dr Stew should give you the once over see if your ok.
:th_36_1_211:
bigdoug
21-12-2007, 07:07 PM
pmsl I wish I could disagree with you...but I cant.
Lyle
21-12-2007, 07:10 PM
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n100/doug2112/a7cd_3.jpg

here's a pic lol

i'll take it lol
bigdoug
21-12-2007, 07:18 PM
Kirk its yours for £200 look at the snake skin case, I coudnt go out with that lol
Highway Star
21-12-2007, 07:35 PM
So, just out of curiosity (and because I have lost count....) How many guitars do you own now big fella??

BTW, the picks arrived!! They are superb!!

Norman
bigdoug
21-12-2007, 07:42 PM
I havn't counted them recently but I have sold 4 last month , to make some room, and the Vintage was a bargain so should be able to sell it on for £200.
Just did a quick mental run through and its 13 electrics and 3 acoustics and a bass
Stew
21-12-2007, 08:37 PM
I havn't counted them recently but I have sold 4 last month , to make some room, and the Vintage was a bargain so should be able to sell it on for £200.
Just did a quick mental run through and its 13 electrics and 3 acoustics and a bass
and that is with 4 sold last month OMG
ZappaFan
22-12-2007, 12:26 AM
Thats just downright greedy !!!
Stew
22-12-2007, 12:32 AM
I think he is incurable Zap...he filled up with GAS!! 2 years ago he was WeeDoug
ZappaFan
22-12-2007, 12:38 AM
lol, I am expecting BigD to send us all a new axe for christmas at this rate, keep watching out for mister postie coming down the street with a big parcel under his arm ...... :-)
Stew
22-12-2007, 12:49 AM
i think he won the lottery but is really quite shy at telling us so he is hinting at it instead....I think the Ferrari will be the giveaway.
bigdoug
22-12-2007, 03:50 AM
lmao, there is no way my arse will ever fit into a Ferrari
Lyle
22-12-2007, 10:48 AM
Kirk its yours for £200 look at the snake skin case, I coudnt go out with that lol


wait a min, i could get one new for £180
bigdoug
22-12-2007, 10:53 AM
lol, £200 was already my discount price, I will let you make a better offer in the new year..if I still have it. I suspect my stepson might want first refusal (he's a Slash fan) its right up his street.
Lyle
22-12-2007, 10:55 AM
lol, £200 was already my discount price, I will let you make a better offer in the new year..if I still have it. I suspect my stepson might want first refusal (he's a Slash fan) its right up his street.

£170 with case. final offer LOL!
bigdoug
22-12-2007, 11:04 AM
yeah but not with a case like that, it adds another £50 to it
Lyle
22-12-2007, 11:07 AM
lol - i was taking the p*$$ mate

we'll see if you've still got it after the new year, and how much money i get at xmas!
bigdoug
14-01-2008, 12:54 AM
well as I thought my stepson came over for Christmas and left with the vintage icon...easy come easy go, I am now on the look out for the same guitar but the peter green model or lemon drop.
I have been tinkering with the blade I got, and will take some pics in the daylight tomorrow and post them up.
bigdoug
31-01-2008, 03:04 PM
Is there no end to the guitar possibillities on Ebay? I just won a K. Yairi DY61 signature acoustic. I cant find a great deal about this discontinued model but will keep looking.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n100/doug2112/9fe8_1.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n100/doug2112/a14b_1.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n100/doug2112/432d_1.jpg

Gee I hope I like the sound :grin:
ZappaFan
31-01-2008, 03:07 PM
looks v nice Mate, hope it sounds and plays as good

and whilst on thee subject this isn't quite GAS but I have been drooooooooling over this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230217343709&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013
bigdoug
31-01-2008, 03:15 PM
Zap do we call this AAS? its a very tasty looking amp.
daveyravey
31-01-2008, 03:25 PM
Wouldn't want to play that K yari in case i scratched the back.
Looks lovelly m8 :-)
Six
31-01-2008, 03:44 PM
Looks like a nice acoustic BD, I could never get to grips with the great big bulbous body on them though...LOL
bigdoug
31-01-2008, 03:46 PM
Its ok Six when you have one yourself its easy to get used to lmao
Six
31-01-2008, 03:47 PM
Zap, I also drool over the Cornford Harlequin. Could be a bargain in the making... them things are about £600.00 new!
ZappaFan
31-01-2008, 05:43 PM
Zap, I also drool over the Cornford Harlequin. Could be a bargain in the making... them things are about £600.00 new!

I am going to keep a close eye on this little beaut, it's mine I tell ya ALL MINE !!! Well it would be if I had the dosh to spare :-(