tomteriffic

Methinks that Rev. Stikeleather had a hand in this.

Almost forgot.... Seeker's blueburst quilt top Studio Custom

I want Serial's MGD 12-string. I think he has it, anyway....

That's why I didn't sweat it when the Duo showed up with the TKL.

+1 on the GC thing. I got a Duotone custom from them with what was supposed to be an OHSC. It came in the correct model TKL, but without the Hamer logo. Since it's a working gig guitar for me, I don't mind beating up the case a little now.

Korina Junior or BCR Junior Korina Standard B-8 or 12 Newport 90 Wraptail Artist

I haven't forgotten

No definitive answer one way or another, but there was a bit of industrial espionage going on in the Far East electronic component world a few years ago. One cap manufacturer swiped another's electrolytic recipe. Trouble was, the recipe wasn't finished yet and there was a whole rash of electronics out there with bubbled, split, etc. filter caps. I know that the Panasonics were not affected, for whatever that's worth.

Oh, the other feel-good story of the year was that "Dying To Make It" made it. i wasn't able to see it but was proud to have done some eensy-tweensy part toward making it happen.

Almost too much cool stuff to recount, and if I was awake, I'd probably remember some monumentally silly threads that went by. A highlight on the board was Ana's (BlueRedWhile) first gig with a Hamer thread. And Kiz inexplicably returned. Three acquisitions were particularly good. Toby's Chap 5, a Rivera R-55 from Brent, and BCR Greg/StevieDamn Clay made me an offer I couldn't refuse on an Elipse 12. The last two will see action tonight and the Chap 5 got its first real workout on a recording project a couple of days ago. I'll probably think of something else mid-song tonight and make a mess of the tune.

Yup, the right Timex for the job. And good for comic relief now and again. I recall some footage from when The Beatles hit the US for the first time and some reporter asked John if Ringo was the best drummer in the world. John scoffed and said "He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles!"

Holy Schnikeys Jay! I may have to send you it's four string fraternal twin for the same treatment. I bought it NOS a couple of years ago and it has only left the house 3 or 4 times. Still, that is an amazing difference. Can't wait!

Thanks to Toby for a smooth deal. It's at Murkats getting prettied up right now and I'll see it later this week. I used it's 4-string fraternal twin on a set of old-school blues, bluegrass and classic rock this weekend and it was great. Covered all the bases (pardon the pun) very well.. But I missed that extra-fat string. Oh, and I threw a bid at a Chap 12 on FleaBay this weekend but got beat out. That might be a good thing....

I've got its 4-string fraternal twin. Hmmmmm......

ya know, the prototypes upper horn isn't too gumby looking. that one would prolly look badass w/o the pickguard. are there unsighly routes under there? maybe a see thru plexi guard would help. maybe its just me, but pickguards scream "cheap guitar", and the prototype doesn't actually need one (rear routed controls, & pups mounted in rings). Like this? Funny thing - it is the very same guitar! Yup. It has had a tort and a white pearloid guard before too. I thought it looked great with the clear guard.

It's still here. I thought I had something else in line to sell, but it didn't work out, unfortunately for both of us. I've still got a like-new Fender Blacktop Strat. MIM, 9 1/2" radius, jumbo frets, 5 way switch with a couple of cool coil split (but still humbucking) spots, amp knobs, Candy Apple Red. Plays well, expert setup, it just didn't work out for the project at hand. These are $500 anyplace you go, without a setup, case, or gig bag. I'm asking tree fitty ($350) for one that has been set up, comes with a Fender gig bag, back plate, whammy bar and all the extra goodies. $350 plus actual shipping. Another $50 will get you the cool fake leopardskin case, otherwise it comes in a gig bag. Hit me through the board PM or at: tomterifficATearthlinkDOTnet

Geoff, I was just yankin' your chain a little, knowing how you loves you some Duo. All in jest, my man. .

I think I may have missed something...lol Chris, I believe that Geoff is trying to corner the market on Duotones If I had two of them, I'd offer you one. .

I just checked the date, October 2004. And I found some evidence: Some of you may not know that Greg relieves you of your wallet before you come in. He held me up in the parking lot The legendary cellar door where many a glamor shot was taken: Me embarrassing myself with the Grumpies.

Been there, got the Phantom Custom that has lately been getting passed around like a hooker on prom night. Wish I could find the time (and money) to go again. Met bunches of other HFC'ers that night at a Grumpys gig.

Are the SS42's really better than the PigPens? The SSW42's are livelier, definitely have some zing and somehow sound "faster". The PP's are a bit thicker and seem to enjoy playing with some dirt.

Schlabotniks. Period. Especially if you can find the Sutter Special #42's.

My HFC Tees have held up remarkably well as has the "logo front, headstocks back" one.

Wasn't that a Pro Jr., not a Blues Jr.? Or is the old drain bamage kicking up again?

Man, that came out fantastic! Time to start practicing your duck-walk!