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Latest profile posts
RussDPS wrote on Elliot Easton's profile.
Hi Elliot,
Life-long Cars fan here. Thanks for the legacy of your music. Hope you are still hitting the strings and staying safe in these crazy times.
regards
Russ Shaw
www.russellshawmusic.com
Life-long Cars fan here. Thanks for the legacy of your music. Hope you are still hitting the strings and staying safe in these crazy times.
regards
Russ Shaw
www.russellshawmusic.com
Hello! I recently came across some black hardware from a 1960 Les Paul Gold Top. Among these parts were a backplate combo, a pickguard, knobs and two pickup rings. The pickup rings are M8s, so they were replaced at some point, but I am not sure about the back plates or the pickguard. How do I date them? tips greatly appreciated 
Wound_Up wrote on JBLPplayer's profile.
Hey Joe! New guitar player here! I just started learning to play last December after spending my entire life in awe of Duane Allman, who I proudly share middle names with, thanks to my dad. His biggest fan next to me lol. You've been a huge inspiration to me, as well, Joe. I just hate that, I waited until 38 yrs old to learn to play. Better late than never, huh?
Thank you for all of the music and beautiful gear you share with us. The amount of respect I have for you is immeasurable. Hope you have a great New Year! Play Dickeys guitar for me! I only wish my first live electric guitar experience could've been an Allman Brothers Band concert. I can only imagine. Peace, Brother!
Thank you for all of the music and beautiful gear you share with us. The amount of respect I have for you is immeasurable. Hope you have a great New Year! Play Dickeys guitar for me! I only wish my first live electric guitar experience could've been an Allman Brothers Band concert. I can only imagine. Peace, Brother!