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    Joe Perry Les Paul Reissue and Billy Loosigan

    Joe Perry Les Paul Reissue and Billy Loosigian Excerpt from the Gibson promo for the new Joe Perry reissue Les Paul that recognizes the role Billy Loosigian played in this guitars history! "As stunning a tone monster as this guitar is, however, the story of its passage in and out of Perry’s...
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    Vintage Billy Loosigan

    Done by our own Billy. I listen to this video every once in while and like it a lot and thought it would be a fun one to share again. Maybe Billy can fill us in on what Les Paul he is playing in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJJt71xe8S0&feature=related
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    Anyone install HM Inlays in the midwest?

    I have 2002 R8 that has the rounded corners on the current inlays. I have a set of HM inlays that have the sharp corners that I'd like to have installed. I have looked at the threads on how to install them and understand the process, but still would like to pay someone who has done it before...
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    What's Your Best Guess on the Les Paul Clapton is playing?

    Great video of Eric Clapton backing up George Harrison and Ringo Starr . Any clue about if this is an original Standard? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktnq05Yjqys&feature=related Lots of close ups at 2:15 on. It's very cool to see people who are obviously enjoying playing with each other.
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    Pakistan court orders two men's noses and ears cut off.

    When I saw this headline I thought man how barbaric is that!! Then I read the story behind why that punishment was handed out. Changed my attitude toward that punishment more than a little bit. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pakistan (CNN) -- A court in Lahore...
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    1960 Les Paul on Pawn Stars Tonight at 9:00 CST

    Program description for Pawn Stars on the History Channel for December 14 at 9:00 CST says that a 1960 Les Paul is brought into the pawn shop. Does not indicate if the Les Paul is a Jr., Special, or Standard, but it could be interesting to watch. The guy who owns the pawn shop in this show...
  7. Jim Barth

    WTB: Vintage Clone or OTP Surrounds

    Want to buy Vintage Clone or OTP Surrounds. Send pics and price. Thanks.
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    EBay auction that inspires total confidence that the auction is not a

    http://cgi.ebay.com/RICKENBACKER-Carl-Wilson-Limited-Edition-12-String_W0QQitemZ370293941799QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item56373d2627 I know the world is full of idiots, but is there anyone stupid enough to fall for this clearly obvious scam?!?!
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    Do NOT renew or buy Kapersky Internet Protection Now

    Kapersky has a MAJOR problem with their 2010 Internet Security. I renewed the other day and it's making my computer crawl. To use the computer I need to shut the frickin' Kapersky off. It has something to do with a rootkit scan that never quits running and slows your whole computer down. It...
  10. Jim Barth

    What's Up with Lock-It Straps?

    Went to their web site today to see what they are currently offering and it says their "shopping cart" is temporarily disabled. From earlier posts they were evidently planning to be at Arlington, but were not there either.
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    Help! Need aged tuners with accurate color buttons!

    I need to pick up set of aged single ring Klusens for a 58' reissue I bought in Arlington. I stupidly must have sold my last Les Paul with my aged tuners that had my Uncle Lou buttons. I want to buy a tuner and tip already assembled. It looked like the RS Guitarworks buttons on their aged...
  12. Jim Barth

    Seeming Common Sense on Oil Prices

    Fareed Zakaria is a preeminent foreign affairs analyst and hosts "Fareed Zakaria: GPS" on CNN Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. He spoke to CNN about what can be done about the high price of oil. Fareed Zakaria says that if Americans use less oil, the price will eventually come down. NEW YORK (CNN) --...
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    Rmember that You Tube video of Marine throwing puppy?

    WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. Marine videotaped throwing a puppy over a cliff while on patrol in Iraq has been kicked out of the Corps, and a second Marine involved has been disciplined, according to a statement released by the Marines. YouTube.com removed the video for violating the Web site's...
  14. Jim Barth

    What Years Did Les Pauls have Enhanced Tops

    What years was Gibson staining the tops of flame top Reissues to enhance the flame? Thanks!
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    Who sells Uncle Lou's Tuner Tips?

    I went to the Uncle Lou's web site and he sells his Private Stock ones for $120. His description mentions he sold all of the $40 ones to Hoboken Vintage, but I didn't see anything on the Hoboken web site about any for sale. I don't want the Private Stock, but the $40 type. Anybody know if...
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