BillW

I remember that Deluxe on the far right, nice guitar...

I have the small one. It's a very good OD pedal. If I could do over - I'd get the bigger ( deluxe?) version, but I do like the little one.

Me too, cherry sunburst. Had a Crate 10 watt SS ...ah the good ole days. I was 13, I think. This was after having played my grandfathers old cat gut acoustic from when I was like 8 or 9

subtle sneak-in there, md9255...welcome to the board! - please feel free to 'share your wares', we love guitar porn (or is it pron?) especially the Hamer variety. I played a nice Eclipse at the 4-3-2-1 club one night ( I think it belonged to Bloozguy?) I didn't hear it plugged in but it was setup perfectly and played like a dream (surprisingly resonant too) Some day maybe I'll pick one up, they've always intrigued me.

yeah - this is totally new for me too - where do you live?

My fave are short scale, set neck Chaps (particularly those with the 5 way as opposed to the toggle switches). I like the playability of of the Phantom A5 (as well as the tone versatility) but for pure 'shredder' - I like the early-mid Chaps. Bolt-on Cali's do have good shredder necks for playability though

Why don't I use a cappo more? I mean, I used to think it was like ...cheating...but now hmmmm...pretty cool device!

I know EVH ..well..over did them for the most part... but I love the one he does in Panama right after the break from the drum/intro (after the C#minor)

Still in the hunt - and most likely will be

gotta go with amplifier dirt for me

"I'm looking for suggestions for other 24 fret shred-ish type guitars I should consider, with the Suhr Modern as the comparison. For under $1k. Any Hamers fit the bill?" so.... there's the: Centaura Diablo (I & II) Chaparral Californian (although it has 27 frets) if you're looking for a bolt-on any of the above (depending on year) would work. If you're looking for set neck you're looking at mostly earlier Chaps and some Calis. As for how close to a Suhr Modern - I couldn't answer that

I cannot vote. I love them all in their own way. My 87 Chap is my favorite guitar, has been since I bought it. But I have played Soloists that were, IMO, at least it's equal in terms of playability.

Looks like I am a go for being there 'til ten

Shred - see above - I will try and attend both, looks like 4321 first, then I haul to the Rhino gig

no words... sorry, man

man - if I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck. I've missed (to my significant, sincere regret) the last 3 or so gatherings - I'm starting to feel cursed. I am supposed to attend this that night: https://www.facebook.com/events/1397745280460635/ (I'm one of the featured "members past") not sure - maybe I can work 'em both somehow....

I've played a couple. I thought the necks were awesome, actually, very easy to play. Can't really comment on the sounds as it takes a while to really 'hear' what a guitar can sound like through various rigs etc...but I recall they didn't sound unusable to me

Did seem slow to me - some days significantly. Also - it does seem much, much better today

that is...a possibility

wow...touching.... Thanks for the thoughts guys! (oh - and I love the puns ...keep 'em coming...I stopped by work briefly on Friday and they pasted my office with cartoons about chainsaw accidents...hilarious stuff) I am doing much better. Had a secondary infection (they didn't perscribe the ABs long enough it seems...) but everything is under control now . I can almost put weight on it - but I have some time and possible PT before I can walk normally again. I do have pix - they don't really do the wound justice (took them a couple days ago, so it's been 'healing' for a week) - but you'd get the idea. I'll send some to Bruce in case he wants to post them here. thanks again for the kind thoughts, all!!

Bill Wright BillW 'nuff said

The key here ...I think ...is the word REintroducing .... "I'll be the weirdo and say they were a really important band for reintroducing loud, country-blues-based psychedelia to a wider listening audience. Sure there are loads and loads of blues-rooted bands out there and many have gifted guitarists, but Jack and Meg fused stompin' riffs, hook-laden melodies, punk attitude, ragged soloing, and rock star style in a way that connected with the public way more than {insert name of favorite young blues guitarist here}." I hated and loved 'em all at the same time. Not sure how "important" they were, but I agree with the basic timbre of Polara's statement. my .02 - Bill

Thoughts... Get Well!!

"I had always though Elliot Easton playing a Dean ML on the back of "Candy O" (or I think that was the album) was the COOLEST " yep - you're right forgot about that ... I suppose ZZtop counts as non metal, too...

I went with Dean, My other choice would have been BC Rich.. I dunno ..I 've some a couple folks playing BC Riches w/out being totally 'metal'...not so with dean AFAIK - Bill