Crystal Palace guitars

[CPFC_Fan]

So after our extremely poor performance yesterday I though I'd just post a couple of pictures of the guitars I have recently bought. I think those of you who have guitars of your own or just like music might appreciate them more than other people I know. Would love to hear your opinions on them.....

[foetus eagle]

Nice colour choices, are they both Japanese?
I play a telecaster, so stuff like active pickups and Floyd Rose's bewilder me. Handsome looking axes though.

[CPFC_Fan]

Originally Posted by foetus eagle

Nice colour choices, are they both Japanese?
I play a telecaster, so stuff like active pickups and Floyd Rose's bewilder me. Handsome looking axes though.

Yea both made in Japan as I think all ESP's are (not sure about the LTD version though). Love the Floyd Rose. Makes the guitar that bit more dynamic and give you the option of dive bombs

[Another Oxted Eagle]

I'll upload some pictures later but I bought a couple of beauties today.

I've come into a bit of cash and convinced the mrs that they would be good investments !

1974 Gibson Les Paul Signature Semi Acoustic and a 1962 Fender Strat.

I've owned and played loads of Strats over the years but this one with a bit of dirt and volume just puts a huge stupid grin on my face !

[foetus eagle]

A real 62 strat or a reissue? Either way, pics would be very nice. Congrat's.

[Another Oxted Eagle]

Tis a real one , one of the first non slab boards so a late 62.
Got refinished in the 70s but other than that it's all original and a bit worn in places.
It honestly sounds amazing and that isn't expectation bias at work !

I'll upload some photos tonight when I get home from work.

[Another Oxted Eagle]

PM me your email address foetus as I cant bl00dy upload pictures properly because I'm an idiot. Ive got some inside and out pictures that may interest you (of the guitar I mean)

[foetus eagle]

Thanks for the pics AOE. That is one beautiful strat you've got there.

Here's my humble set up...

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[Another Oxted Eagle]

Wow Foetus, that amp looks awesome and I do love a Tele ! Some lovely pedals too especially the Blue Sky. You must have very understanding/deaf neighbours

[foetus eagle]

Cheers AOE.

The Falcon has a Tone King Iron Man attenuator built in, you can still get great tone at very low volumes - one of the big selling points for me.

[carlito]

I bet you can get some beautiful tones from that setup! Here's my main gear:









I wish I had the time to play more often. The Squier strat is a Vintage Modified with 'Duncan designed' pickups. It is a fantastic guitar to play, hard to believe it cost me less than £250 new. The Epi Les Paul and Ibanez RG470 I've had for more than 10 years. I wouldn't part with either of them. Still have the Marshall too, a VS100R. I'm not one for changing

[foetus eagle]

I bet you can get some beautiful tones from that setup!

That's probably a matter of opinion, but I do have some fun with it

That's some nice guitar options you've got there Carlito. Squiers are just exceptional value these days, and great guitars in their own right.
I tried an Ibanez like that once and was really surprised at how much I liked it, skinny neck and all, very comfy.

I need to get some more humbuckers in my life.

[carlito]

Thanks FE. The Ibanez does have a slim neck and inspires confidence when being played. It has Dimarzio Air Norton and Tone Zone pickups in the neck and bridge which can sound a bit Vai/Satriani but are very versatile especially in conjunction with the middle single coil.

[foetus eagle]

It's about time we had a decent guitar thread on here. In that spirit, here is a bit more of my stuff...

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'96 American Lone Star strat, with a knackered truss rod. Looking at importing a neck from Warmoth for this as I really like the metallic teal finish. Possibly solid rosewood, or roasted maple with stainless steel frets.


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German Warwick Corvette. Amazing unfinished Ovangkol / Wenge neck. Sadly, I am a shit bass player.


And more tele...

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[foetus eagle]

Originally Posted by carlito

Thanks FE. The Ibanez does have a slim neck and inspires confidence when being played. It has Dimarzio Air Norton and Tone Zone pickups in the neck and bridge which can sound a bit Vai/Satriani but are very versatile especially in conjunction with the middle single coil.

Nice, the HSH confuguration is hard to beat. I'm seriously thinking about it for my strat. I always end up on the bridge SD Pearly Gates+ eventually. Having a humbucker in the neck too can only make things more awesome

[carlito]

I think I'm due a Tele. You haven't made that any easier for me! Beautiful guitar. Hope you get the Strat sorted, looks a beauty.

[foetus eagle]

Everyone needs a tele, you know it makes sense! I bought the strat as an ongoing project, the nasty pearloid pick guard really has to go.

[anti-addick]

Well I can't match those wonderful colours by the OP. Unfortunately it's all 'a bit Wolves' but at least I have my rug




I replaced my old Peavey with an Engl Screamer 50, it's fantastic

[carlito]

Originally Posted by foetus eagle

Nice, the HSH confuguration is hard to beat. I'm seriously thinking about it for my strat. I always end up on the bridge SD Pearly Gates+ eventually. Having a humbucker in the neck too can only make things more awesome

I love the bottom end a humbucker gives. Crunch heaven

[carlito]

Originally Posted by anti-addick

Well I can't match those wonderful colours by the OP. Unfortunately it's all 'a bit Wolves' but at least I have my rug




I replaced my old Peavey with an Engl Screamer 50, it's fantastic

I bet it is, heard fantastic things about Engl. Your Peavey takes me back to when I had a Laney Linebacker amp. They were very similar.