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Andrew Cockburn
It wasn't my fault - I was listening to Tender Surrender by Steve Vai ... all of a sudden this red mist covered my senses, and when I regained consciousness I saw this in my browser window:

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Damn you Pavel! My wife will never forgive me - how could you make me want a Jem so bad that I risked my marriage????
Slammer
LOL!!


you spent $51.99 on guitar straps... I would kill you too. tongue.gif

LOL just kidding.

Congrats man!!

You're getting a JEM!!!
MickeM
Oh boy, you're in trouble now!!! laugh.gif
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (Slammer @ Jun 23 2007, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
LOL!!
you spent $51.99 on guitar straps... I would kill you too. tongue.gif

LOL just kidding.

Congrats man!!

You're getting a JEM!!!


It just didn't seem right to put some plastic strap on the worlds most beautiful guitar ...
Slammer
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 23 2007, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It just didn't seem right to put some plastic strap on the worlds most beautiful guitar ...


Yeah if you dropped it, that would really suck. laugh.gif
Ibanex
You want a Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEM because of Pavel biggrin.gif., not because of STEVE VAI.
I wished I had enough money to get one too, my favorite guitar too, among many others. Check this site out: http://www.vai.com/Machines/guitars1.html

Hey Andrew can you sed us pictures of your guitar and tell us if its really THAT good tongue.gif.
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (Ibanex @ Jun 23 2007, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You want a Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEM because of Pavel biggrin.gif., not because of STEVE VAI.
I wished I had enough money to get one too, my favorite guitar too, among many others. Check this site out: http://www.vai.com/Machines/guitars1.html

Hey Andrew can you sed us pictures of your guitar and tell us if its really THAT good tongue.gif.


Well, Steve Vai had a little to do with it, but it was mostly Pavel cool.gif

Pictures will be forthcoming ...
Pavel
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 23 2007, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it was mostly Pavel cool.gif


WOW! I am honored! cool.gif Thanks a lot! biggrin.gif

Congrats Andrew! You're getting THE REAL SHRED-MACHINE!! Let us know how it feels to play that baby when you get it! (i mean - i know how it feels i just want to hear your opinion)
Ibanex
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 23 2007, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, Steve Vai had a little to do with it, but it was mostly Pavel cool.gif

Pictures will be forthcoming ...


I'm dying to see them.
Looking forward.
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (Pavel @ Jun 23 2007, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW! I am honored! cool.gif Thanks a lot! biggrin.gif

Congrats Andrew! You're getting THE REAL SHRED-MACHINE!! Let us know how it feels to play that baby when you get it! (i mean - i know how it feels i just want to hear your opinion)


I'll let you know - I'm really excited! And yes it was pretty much you that got me wanting one of these smile.gif
blindwillie
OMG. Do you have a passport? And do you have enough money for a ticket to Sweden?

Gratz anyway. May your last hours be happy biggrin.gif
Robin
LOL! laugh.gif Awesome!
Smikey2006
HAHAHA wow lucky u smile.gif ive played it, it was a life changing experience, but i dun wanna spend that kinda money on 1 hahahah smile.gif But congratulations, my idea to you, is spend another 50 on flowers +a ticket to a show and summore on a nice dinner... than maybe she'll forgive you smile.gif
MickeM
QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jun 24 2007, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my idea to you, is spend another 50 on flowers +a ticket to a show and summore on a nice dinner... than maybe she'll forgive you smile.gif

laugh.gif That's a great idea! And it's jus a ticket (one), she goes by herself to see the show while you get some time, free, at home playing your new JEM laugh.gif
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (MickeM @ Jun 23 2007, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
laugh.gif That's a great idea! And it's jus a ticket (one), she goes by herself to see the show while you get some time, free, at home playing your new JEM laugh.gif


Perfect laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

My stratagy will be to calm her down with Coach Handbags ... that usually works smile.gif
The Uncreator
I think you did the right thing biggrin.gif
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (blindwillie @ Jun 23 2007, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG. Do you have a passport?


Yes!

QUOTE (blindwillie @ Jun 23 2007, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And do you have enough money for a ticket to Sweden?


Not any more ... Ibanez have it all blink.gif
FretDancer69
laugh.gif congratulations! please show us pics when the guitar arrives! smile.gif biggrin.gif

hmm, id also like to know who exactly managed to make it to step 4 while u were unconsious. lol! rolleyes.gif laugh.gif biggrin.gif
Layzer
nice...your wife.....my parents....you out did me but i bought this today....http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Showmaster-FMT-HH-Electric-Guitar?sku=511943.....got the natural finish fitted w\ a SD Dimebucker and Sh-10...its my money but my parents know as well as i do that i cant afford it WOO!
bmh1109
i hate you
MickeM
Your will, you have to have your will done before you show the JEM to your wife. And I strongly suggest you put me up for that JEM, just so we have it in writing, ok laugh.gif
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (MickeM @ Jun 24 2007, 06:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your will, you have to have your will done before you show the JEM to your wife. And I strongly suggest you put me up for that JEM, just so we have it in writing, ok laugh.gif


I, Andrew Cockburn, being of sound mind and body ....

Hey, wait a minute - how do I know you won't send the Swedish Mafia round for a visit as soon as I sign this??

Last thing I need is to be dead twice!!
Slammer
QUOTE (Layzer @ Jun 24 2007, 02:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
nice...your wife.....my parents....you out did me but i bought this today....http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Showmaster-FMT-HH-Electric-Guitar?sku=511943.....got the natural finish fitted w\ a SD Dimebucker and Sh-10...its my money but my parents know as well as i do that i cant afford it WOO!


Nice!

I have the showmaster QMT HH black cherry.
kebsis
music>marriage
AIB234
I do believe that a, "hubba hubba oh baby," is called for.

Congrats Andrew!
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (AIB234 @ Jun 25 2007, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I do believe that a, "hubba hubba oh baby," is called for.

Congrats Andrew!


smile.gif Delivery Thursday ...
Hardtail
Nice guitar Andrew and Congratulations!!!

I bought a guitar off ebay a few weeks ago (in my Avatar and sig). I wanted a Fender USA made Hardtail. Some guy on ebay listed it poorly and I stumbled upon it. I bought it for $580 bucks after shipping and most used Hardtails go for $750 -$950....... Then yesterday I cracked open the pickgaurd to see what model Seymour Duncan Pickups I had and did some research......

Results: My guitar is actually a 1999 Fender "Big Apple" strat which was only made for 2 years by fender. The pickups are customized for fender and the pickgaurd, pickup colors, and guitar color was all custom for the "Big Apple" series... Long story short my used guitar value jumped from like $750 bucks to about $1200. Hurray me!

And I LOVE this thing to death!!! I have always wanted a Fender Hardtail and now I got one of the best ever made... So I can understand what it feels like to finally get the instrument of your desires. Have fun shredding and post lots of pics! biggrin.gif

Hardtail
Kristofer Dahl
Congratulations Andrew!!! biggrin.gif

So what did she do to you?
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (Hardtail @ Jun 26 2007, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Results: My guitar is actually a 1999 Fender "Big Apple" strat which was only made for 2 years by fender. The pickups are customized for fender and the pickgaurd, pickup colors, and guitar color was all custom for the "Big Apple" series... Long story short my used guitar value jumped from like $750 bucks to about $1200. Hurray me!


Nice - sounds like a cool device smile.gif

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jun 26 2007, 03:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Andrew!!! biggrin.gif

So what did she do to you?


Um, I used clever psychological trickery and minimized the fallout. What she actually did to me was made me buy her a couple of handbags - nearly doubled the price of the guitar sad.gif (She likes expensive handbags!)
MickeM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 26 2007, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Um, I used clever psychological trickery and minimized the fallout. What she actually did to me was made me buy her a couple of handbags - nearly doubled the price of the guitar sad.gif (She likes expensive handbags!)

laugh.gif So you used "clever psychological trickery" and she managed to treat herself royaly while punishing you (with pricy bags) AT THE SAME TIME. blink.gif

Andrew, just remember you're still a winner, every battle has it's losses and you.. you got your JEM. biggrin.gif
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (MickeM @ Jun 26 2007, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
laugh.gif So you used "clever psychological trickery" and she managed to treat herself royaly while punishing you (with pricy bags) AT THE SAME TIME. blink.gif

Andrew, just remember you're still a winner, every battle has it's losses and you.. you got your JEM. biggrin.gif


Um ... now I come to look at it, maybe I did lose that round sad.gif Damn, she's smart - she even had me thinking I got the beter of her, its all so clear now ... of course you are right, I still have the Jem, difference is I need it to console me now!
Kristofer Dahl
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Who knows - perhaps she tricked you into buying the guitar so that she would get her bags...!
Hardtail
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jun 26 2007, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
laugh.gif

Who knows - perhaps she tricked you into buying the guitar so that she would get her bags...!




Now THAT is Psychological trickery!
Andrew Cockburn
Guys, stop playing with my head!! You have me doubting reality now unsure.gif
Hardtail
Perhaps this message board isn't even real and GMC exists only in your head. Which your wife made you imagine to get you out of her hair. blink.gif
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (Hardtail @ Jun 26 2007, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Perhaps this message board isn't even real and GMC exists only in your head. Which your wife made you imagine to get you out of her hair. blink.gif


AAAARRRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!!
Kristofer Dahl
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 26 2007, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys, stop playing with my head!! You have me doubting reality now unsure.gif


Look Andrew - I am really sorry to tell you this - but the only way to get out if this, is to get rid of the Jem...


...and give it to me! sad.gif

As always I am just trying to help you!! blink.gif

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Slammer
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jun 26 2007, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Look Andrew - I am really sorry to tell you this - but the only way to get out if this, is to get rid of the Jem...
...and give it to me! sad.gif

As always I am just trying to help you!! blink.gif

wacko.gif

laugh.gif



laugh.gif laugh.gif

Somewhere Andrew is thinking to himself "Nice Try Kris, But all you're getting is Pictures of it"

LOL
Andrew Cockburn
It just arrived - A DAY EARLY!!!! Woohoo!

Unfortunately I have lots of work to do today, I'll post pics and impressions later, but man, the feeling I got when I opened the case for the first time was indescribable!

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jun 26 2007, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Look Andrew - I am really sorry to tell you this - but the only way to get out if this, is to get rid of the Jem...
...and give it to me! sad.gif

As always I am just trying to help you!! blink.gif

wacko.gif

laugh.gif


Gee, thanks Kris smile.gif You mean the GMC voices in my head will go away if I give you my guitar? You are such a considerate guy ...
Guitarman700
We Want pics!!!
AIB234
Work? Pfft.

Who has time to work when a new guitar has arrived? They will understand. And if not, just play something amazing (because we all know that new awesome guitars instantly increase your skill ten fold) and their heads will explode in awesomeness or simply by the sight of your new axe!
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (AIB234 @ Jun 27 2007, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Work? Pfft.

Who has time to work when a new guitar has arrived? They will understand. And if not, just play something amazing (because we all know that new awesome guitars instantly increase your skill ten fold) and their heads will explode in awesomeness or simply by the sight of your new axe!


Yep - that worked smile.gif

Ok, so here she is ...

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And now I can play just like Pavel and Steve Vai smile.gif
Slammer
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 27 2007, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep - that worked smile.gif

Ok, so here she is ...

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And now I can play just like Pavel and Steve Vai smile.gif


It's Beatiful Man!!
Pavel
QUOTE (AIB234 @ Jun 27 2007, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
because we all know that new awesome guitars instantly increase your skill ten fold


Unfortunately that's not really true....i also had a bit of those thoughts about better playing or something...i was terribly surprised when i found out guitar has nothing to do with your playing skills sad.gif

The only thing that made life better is the awesome tremolo and and overall tuning of the guitar - it almost never looses the tune and the octaves can be perfectly tuned.

QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 27 2007, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the feeling I got when I opened the case for the first time was indescribable!


Tell me about it! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

So how did you like the feel of the guitar? Did you have time to play it?
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (Pavel @ Jun 28 2007, 04:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Unfortunately that's not really true....i also had a bit of those thoughts about better playing or something...i was terribly surprised when i found out guitar has nothing to do with your playing skills sad.gif

The only thing that made life better is the awesome tremolo and and overall tuning of the guitar - it almost never looses the tune and the octaves can be perfectly tuned.
Tell me about it! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

So how did you like the feel of the guitar? Did you have time to play it?


Ahhhhh .... I was going to post a review last night .... but for some reason I spent the whole night playing my new guitar !!!!

This guitar is a work of art, and it plays like a dream! The tremelo is awesome (never had a decent trem before), the hot pickups give awesome sustain and really boost your legato - the neck pickup gives a deep bluesy rock sound, the middle single coil gives you a cutting strat like rythm .... it palm mutes way better than my Variax(which is its main shortcoming) ... I could go on, but the summary is that it is all I wanted it to be!

And no, I can't really play like Steve Vai or Pavel yet, but not only is this guitar easier and nicer to play, it is also more inspiring, so one day I will be playing like Pavel and Steve Vai smile.gif
brandon
haha that is hilarious dude.....wives just don't understand.Currently all I have is a Fender style amp so I've been trying to get a new british style half stack forever, but my wife keeps saying things like "don't you already have an amp, why do you need another." I try to explain it to her, but she just doesn't understand....so now I have to try and figure out a way to get a head and cabinet I really like for under $800......not impossible, but it might take a little while and a lot of "I love you baby, your hair looks nice." Awww, remember the good ol' days when you could spend every penny you have on gear and not worry about getting in trouble for it. I remember walking into a shop one day just to look around and seeing a '73 Marshall plexi superlead for sale (pre circuit board, still hand wired) and whipping out a credit card and buying it on the spot......that crap wouldn't fly anymore....which I think, but I'm not positive is a good thing. Anyway Andrew, I feel your pain man...good luck.....the best thing to do is keep it a secret for at least 2 or 3 years and thing let her find out about it. At that point it's been so long that you can just say "oh man, that was years ago......I told you about this"....... but I guess she'll probably notice the new guitar before that happens...anyway, once again good luck and enjoy the new guitar.
Andrew Cockburn
Just decided I am going to call her "The Lady Galadriel" ...

Why? Well, she's a Jem -> Gem, which makes her precious ... My Precious -> Gollum -> Tolkien -> The Lady Galadriel (since she is posessed of an Ethereal beauty!)

Ok, a bit of a stretch, but I like the name so its ok!
Pavel
I think JEM works better with JAM -> play around! laugh.gif
So one of the possible nicks for guitar is "JAMEX" - Jam+Axe biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
Andrew Cockburn
QUOTE (Pavel @ Jun 28 2007, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think JEM works better with JAM -> play around! laugh.gif
So one of the possible nicks for guitar is "JAMEX" - Jam+Axe biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


laugh.gif I like that!
Ben Howell
WHOA!

Thats a serious bit of kit Andrew!

Never played a Jem but from what i hear they are very nice to play.

Congratulations, my experience with ibanez guitars have always been that of 'quality'.

-Ben
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