london
	hi guys i have my very first london gig tomorrow night at monto water rats by kings cross would be great to see any of you there. we are called the band of locals. [link] cheers. Ant By Ant Foote  - 20 Nov - 3 new of 3 messages

	Spalted maple tele...opinions..
	Hi - was browsing in Merchant City music in Glasgow before a tincture in Blackfriers (i've had my eye on a japanese custom tele) and spotted the spalted maple tele (didn't have time to try it)....split douple humbuckers etc....has anybody tried one of these...i know it won't be your std tele etc... more » By lindsay  - 20 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

Central London commuter-friendly acoustic open evening

...anybody fancy an early evening singaround in Central London? I'm setting up an early evening commuter-friendly singaround starting at 6.15pm so we commuters can have a couple of hours and still be home at not-too-late-o'clock. I've booked the perfect venue: quiet upstairs bar, not too big, not too small. It's at the north end of Waterloo Bridge so ideal for those... more » By Hamish  - 20 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	Adam Black D-18
	Has anyone tried one of these. They are dreadnought acoustics with solid mahogoney back and sides and, a solid spruce top. Basically a Martin D-18 copy made in china and sold for around £400. Any good? Green By Mr. Green  - 20 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	Ibanez RG/Jem Tips
	I posted a couple of tips on my blog last week, for Ibanez RG/Jem guitars. Hope they help someone as they did me. [link] Dan By Dan  - 19 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	Gear clearout
	Hi Chaps, Due to ongoing financial situation, i.e. my VW bus restoration is speeding ahead faster than I can raise funds for it, I'm clearing out some little-used (In some cases, unused) equipment. Pics here; [link] It's mostly bass stuff, but there might be something that appeals to you... more » By Mike Edmunds  - 19 Nov - 4 new of 4 messages

	You know you are getting old when...
	Rolf Harris's new single brings back nostalgia for Debbie and Cathy. (and it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Del could get royalties) Ian By Ian Spencer  - 19 Nov - 8 new of 8 messages

Stratotelcaster idea

I was watching a guy on Jools 'Later' playing a Tele with a Bigsby and thinking is there a Tele with a standard Strat trem fitted. There is but it's a Deluxe which loses some of the 'Teleness' so I was thinking if a more standard Tele is fitted with a Strat trem, arm and belly contours, upper cutaway, 'plateless' contoured neck joint, extended fingerboard for extra... more » By icarusi  - 19 Nov - 27 new of 27 messages

	FS: Gibson Guitars
	I need the space so offers are reluctantly invited for: 2002 Gibson Historic "1960" Les Paul Special in washed cherry. [link] Now back with its original (non-reflector) bonnet knobs. 1984 Gibson ES-335TD dot reissue in antique natural. Tim Shaw pickups, not... more » By Steve Robinson  - 18 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages

Buxton tapes/vids

Coupla things, Did anyone film/tape my 'Red House'? I've done it many times as a sort of throwaway but never recorded it - would be pleased to see/hear whether it was passable or not - I more or less know what I'm doing with a guitar but haven't heard a recording of my voice for nearly 30 years (hope it's better now than it was then, hem hem...)... more » By persistent_offen...@yahoo.com  - 18 Nov - 6 new of 6 messages