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GAS attack! Jul 9, 2022 12:03:24 GMT -5

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Post by 009 on Jul 9, 2022 12:03:24 GMT -5

Just a few days ago I adamantly stated here that simplicity was best, noting how wonderful a telecaster was with only two knobs and a switch ("...two turntables and a microphone...; remember that song?). So, an ad for this beauty just landed in my inbox, and now I find myself weaseling in and around my mind figuring out how to buy it without shattering all my ideals and promises, as well as getting my wife's approval. (I do recognize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder):

eastwoodguitars.com/products/airline-h78?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=RWbfIMSbeeAaJjQ1mRGMQIrueKP7mc3TB7o4a_3T-eg%3D.MTbQ9E

I was just telling my wife (again) that I have to start selling a bunch of guitars.... I find it very appealing. Anyway, three pickups and a slew of knobs and switches -- it goes against everything I believe in! Yet, its Siren song beckons!

Well, this is just an FYI. I'll wrestle with this dilemma for a few days and will probably, eventually, resist....

But I haven't been this excited about a guitar for, well, six or seven weeks, when succumbed to that Starfire III purchase.

LTB Legato Extraordinaire ~Can’t do some of the things I used to but it keeps me from doing something stupid~ Posts: 6,695 Formerly Known As: LoveThatBass and Bubbalou Age: 71	GAS attack! Jul 9, 2022 19:09:59 GMT -5 Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LTB on Jul 9, 2022 19:09:59 GMT -5 Nice! Looks straight out of the 60's when Montgomery Wards Sold Airline guitars (Many made by Harmony). I had the Airline Rocket in 1967.
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GAS attack! Jul 10, 2022 7:15:35 GMT -5

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Post by pcalu on Jul 10, 2022 7:15:35 GMT -5

If I remember right ... none of those guitars played right.

nuts were not cut right, strings kept popping out
bridge saddle cuts depth same as the nut
intonation was bad ...
neck and the truss rod poor quality causing the guitar to go in and out of tune.
Pups were subpar knock offs of the originals

There was a reason whay those guitars wound up in the back of the spare bedroom closest or up in the garage attic.

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Leftee Inaugural Member Posts: 10,478	GAS attack! Jul 10, 2022 7:20:40 GMT -5 via mobile Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Leftee on Jul 10, 2022 7:20:40 GMT -5 I had an Eastwood AC a year or so ago. It was ok… but much better after a fret level. That led me to the realization that I would have to really REALLY want another Eastwood to take the plunge. $.02

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GAS attack! Jul 10, 2022 8:16:42 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by LTB on Jul 10, 2022 8:16:42 GMT -5

Jul 10, 2022 7:15:35 GMT -5 pcalu said:

If I remember right ... none of those guitars played right.

nuts were not cut right, strings kept popping out
bridge saddle cuts depth same as the nut
intonation was bad ...
neck and the truss rod poor quality causing the guitar to go in and out of tune.
Pups were subpar knock offs of the originals

There was a reason whay those guitars wound up in the back of the spare bedroom closest or up in the garage attic.

You would be correct! What caused me to get rid of mine back in 1969

~BASS BANGER FROM THE LOWER END OF UPPER TEJAS ~

Post by 009 on Jul 9, 2022 12:03:24 GMT -5

Post by LTB on Jul 9, 2022 19:09:59 GMT -5

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Post by Leftee on Jul 10, 2022 7:20:40 GMT -5

Post by LTB on Jul 10, 2022 8:16:42 GMT -5