My monthly pilgrimage to Centre City Music in San Diego pics

TattooedCarrot

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Made my usual trip to see what kind of GAS I could stir up. They were busy and sales were good, as the walls were a little less populated this time.

Three guys from Queensryche were there buying some guitars. San Diego House of Blues is just across the street and they have a show there tonight. I’ve met guitarist Mike Stone before, so we chatted gear for a bit. He was bummed to learn I just sold the gothic V I refinished white and ran with an EMG bridge and PAF passive neck for cheap, he wanted to buy it (that would have been cool to see it on tour).

I also met a guy from the ESP forums while there, so that was cool too.

I didn’t buy anything myself, I have GAS for a Les Paul Custom, but am not ready to step up to the price tag, even though I get killer prices from Saul they are up there.

Saul said the silverburst Les Paul Customs were hot, but now have died off and have been sitting for a while, if you’re looking for one he has them and I’m sure would give you a good price.

Saul also just got a call from Gibson, seems they have a dozen or so of the GOTW 67 SG Specials (small pickguard and P90’s) left over from someone else’s unfilled order and offered them to Saul. Of course he snatched those up, so again, if you’re interested in those 67’s call him up.

Enjoy.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v367/tattooedcarrot/Centre City Music/Current Stock/
 
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Nice job! Is the stripe part of the finish or just lighting (guitar on the left)?
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I saw one of those at Dave's. Those things look so awesome.
 
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If I bumped into the Queensryche dudes at a guitar shop, I would probably gasp and faint like Mrs. Powell from Giligan's Island. Not very cool, I know, but it would sure show the boys how much I love The 'Ryche.
 
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I want what ever that is on the right, its sooooo cooool.

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I want what ever that is on the right, its sooooo cooool.

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Its an Epi artist model (i forget which one, sorry). The one I played was cool, played nice, but not enough fret access for my tastes, otherwise it would be in my hands right now
 
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God, I haven't been to CC Music in ages, and I've been in SD for a while. I'm GOING to get one of those GOTW P90 SGs....just gotta move some stuff first...
 
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DAM IT! Do you gotta take pix of the lefty R9 in darkburst every time you go?

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I want what ever that is on the right, its sooooo cooool.

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Its an Epi artist model (i forget which one, sorry). The one I played was cool, played nice, but not enough fret access for my tastes, otherwise it would be in my hands right now

Actually, I'm 99.9% sure the one on the right is a Gibson ES-137 classic. Look at the inlay at the 12th fret. I've never seen one in that color before, but I'd bet my left nut that it is a 137.

Now the one on the left looks like a Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II ;)
 
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That's kind of a "If we don't have it...you don't want it" kind of store!! They have about everything!!! Cool!

-dave
 
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Actually, I'm 99.9% sure the one on the right is a Gibson ES-137 classic. Look at the inlay at the 12th fret. I've never seen one in that color before, but I'd bet my left nut that it is a 137.

Now the one on the left looks like a Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II ;)

That's correct, it is a Gibson ES-137 and I've seen them in that color before, but not many. The left is an Epi.
 
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Thanks for the LP Junior GAS...I can't help but love those things.
 
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OMG!!! PleaSE tell me whats the story with the white explorers with NO pickguard!!?????? Are those the ones with the goofy knob layout and emgs?
 
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OMG!!! PleaSE tell me whats the story with the white explorers with NO pickguard!!?????? Are those the ones with the goofy knob layout and emgs?


Yep those are the GOTW 84 reissues.



TC, you SOLD YOUR WHITE V???? :(:(:( That was an absolutely gorgeous V: prolly the best V I've ever seen (and lusted for everytime you posted a pic) :sigh:
 
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Yep those are the GOTW 84 reissues.



TC, you SOLD YOUR WHITE V???? :(:(:( That was an absolutely gorgeous V: prolly the best V I've ever seen (and lusted for everytime you posted a pic) :sigh:
Yep, cheap impulse sale. I'm sure I'll regret it.
 
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Stop posting pix of this place, Jason. You're killing me!!! LOL
 
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DAM IT! Do you gotta take pix of the lefty R9 in darkburst every time you go?

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Since of Feb 26th, he won't be able to. I've bought it and they've shipped it. And yes I made a purchase from Europe, without personaly testing it.
If one's a lefty,lives in Europe and wants a R9 ...
 
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