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I have owned a Superpro and MIII, both really nice guitars but ultimately not for me. When the Elite came out I was very excited to play/own one. What could be better than a Hamer LP. It wasn’t the shelf but no real improvement on playability over the LP. Immediately lost interest. OTOH A PRS McCarty 594 did resonate strongly with me. Under 8.5 “ un chambered blah blah

What goes around comes around.... enjoy it well deserved! arniez

Which is why I could never feel comfortable selling that POS arniez

You were referring to this…..?

The ruby red with gold hardware and harp tailpiece has a different name that my dementia doesn’t recall! arniez

Are you trying to make me feel guilty?😀 arniez

hang in there hope to have you back for the long run!! arniez

I never knew it existed!! arniez

I was in Southfield MI at the time. I was also .at the Grande show as well. Saw them 2 other times at the Grande, IIR correctly Joe Cocker opened the other shows but 68 Arnie

I thought it was lucky they were willing to play😀 arniez

Senior Year 1968, I know, old as ****. The Who played a concert in our high school gym. They were killing time before playing the Grande Ballroom. Tickets were a few bucks. Got the whole show including the destruction during My Generation!!! Debra and Joan went on to become the band's groupies and the un-named male is still a roadie for the group!! arniez

Humbuckers are not original and there is a funny line on back of the headstock. arniez

looks like you scored some t-shirts as well😀

Or Ask me😀

i bought one and returned it on the last SDOTD. Very sloppy fit for my strat.

The pain meds are all about pain....stopping you up is a side effect😀

Robotic = less invasive. Mesh or no Mesh Wish you a fast uneventful recovery arniez

The pics Diablo provided would make gout very unlikely. Gout can involve any joint but most common in the big toe joint. Noted by acute onset, significant increase in temperature, redness and swelling. Can usually make the diagnosis upon entering room. After acute flairs, things generally return to normal. arniez

Might be interested in the 6v6’s arniez

Based on your hand pose I surmise that the knuckles you are referring to are where the fingers join the hand. That is a worse condition than if in the knuckles of the fingers. Get an x-ray to R/O bone involvement, if only soft tissue inflammation rest and maybe short term anti inflammatories would help. See a hand specialist, don’t bother with anyone else! arniez

Gotta pic of said knuckle? arniez

Aw man that has to really hurt!! At east it’s repairable. Get a room humidifier arniez

Wow tough row to hoe! Strokes can obviously be very damaging and discouraging. Don't let other's failures deter you. Only you can determine how much effort you are willing to put into your recovery. Give it your best and hope for the best. I wish you well and success on your joourney! arniez

great playing but goatta say i liked what Buddy played more! arniez

The HFCer was Admiral Ballsy. He did successfully return the guitar and case only to receive another case with guitar. It was an Artist Korina if I remember correctly. arniez