Author Topic: My 40th Birthday Present to Myself (Read 161 times)

jalevinemd · « **on:** September 25, 2007, 02:02:49 PM »

I love my Alembics (as do we all), but there's just something about a Les Paul. Neck pickup on...smooth, woman-like tone, whatever you want to call it...just can't be beat. And no matter how hard I try, i can't get the Alembics to sound remotely like it.

I've got an R7 and R0 and have been searching a long time for the perfect R9. This one is as close as I've gotten - wonderful color (not too red or yellow), great flame (not perfect bookmatch) and just the right amount of background grain. If it only had a few mineral flecks, it'd be the Holy grail for me...but I'll settle for 3 out of 4.

I'll have her in my hands next week.

flaxattack · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:29:16 PM »

real perty doc
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

olieoliver · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:34:29 PM »

I had one just like it but sold it about 6 years ago along with my original Gold Top. Still kickin' myself for that one.

811952 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2007, 03:51:49 PM »

That is a lovely instrument, with what would appear to be lots of personality!

jalevinemd · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2007, 07:42:00 PM »

Thanks guys.

Yeah, John, it does seem to have an old soul.

the_8_string_king · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2007, 08:59:01 PM »

Congrats, on the Les Paul! While I'd love to have an Alembic guitar to go with my 2 basses, I've been the proud owner of a beautiful black/silver sunburst Les Paul custom since I bought it over 25 years ago! It sounds great -though I never use the tone controls, which I consider virtually useless.

Otherwise, it's a great looking, great sounding guitar. Yours looks like a great beauty -play it in good health!

foth · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2007, 03:38:07 AM »

Happy birthday Jonathan. I wish I was forty anything! :-)
The nice thing about a lester is that you can bring your whole left hand around front and play it, because it just sits there!

lbpesq · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2007, 07:06:18 AM »

Though I am an unrepentant Strat guy, I have to admit this one sure looks purdy. What year is it? Enjoy and Happy B-day Jonathan! Personally, I never did turn 40. I spent a year celebrating the first anniversary of my 39th and then went straight to 41.
(Ancient history is soooo interesting. hehehehe).

Bill, tgo

bracheen · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2007, 08:44:23 AM »

What a nice present. Everytime I see something like that or one of Bill's cool & unusual guitars it makes me want to learn to play one. Then I remember how much trouble I have with only four strings. Four BIG strings.
Congratulatins and Happy Birthday.

Sam

kmh364 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2007, 11:55:03 AM »

Very nice, Jon. Happy 40th!

Cheers,

Kevin

jalevinemd · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2007, 01:50:23 PM »

Bill,

I have one of those Stratocaster or whatever you call 'em things, too. Unfortunately, my fingers get all retarded as soon as they hit the fretboard. I simply cannot play a Strat...don't know why.

georgie_boy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2007, 03:56:22 PM »

See a Doctor!??

G

Love the LP by the way
Happy Birthday from scotland

George