Todd Louis
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I don't have a guitar aged by Murphy, but I do have one aged by Gibson. Does that count?
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Well, a burst is definitely my goal. I'm 21 now, and plan on owning a burst (refin or not, but original parts) by the time I'm 30. I'm very well on track at this point, as I've built up a sizable collection by spending every penny I've made performing live (since 11 years old) on gear. I've definitely considered the fact that it's likely I'll own a GT or 50's custom before a burst, as a stepping stone to my end goal. I've seen some GTs/Customs sell for prices where it would make lots of sense to purchase and then sell for a healthy profit, getting me closer to burst territory. That said, arguably the best neck I've ever felt was on a '57 GT, and while I'm shooting for a burst, it would be a little naive to say in certain terms that I'd sell a particularily special 50's GT if I were to buy one. You never know what will just grab you.
As far as conversions go, I'm not opposed to owning one for a while if it was done well, but I definitely want to end up with an original guitar. I have heard conversions that sound absolutely monstrous, but I know that deep inside I'd remain unsatifsied if that's the guitar I stuck with. As a collector/friend said to me, it would quench my thirst for 50's wood, but it would whet my appetite even more.
At this point in my life all I need are young women and old guitars. Hope the rumours are true, good on ya Shred :salude Lawd, women and guitars are a hell of a combo. I've heard women and buying guitars are a different story altogether.
Gorgeous first 'burst :salude I've had the pleasure of getting my hands on over a dozen bursts now, and it really does set the bar. Definitely some magic in those old beauties...I've played a few historics and replicas that sound/play unbelievably well, but nothing has come close to the better 'bursts I've tried. It's always frustrating trying to explain to someone who just doesn't 'get it', and judging by those on LPF, I'm sure there is a whoooole lot that I still don't 'get'.
Gotta say...your refin looks great. Based on the prices I've seen around, a refin seems like a smart way to get into the burst world these days.
Didn't mean to get so off topic...some of these Murphys really do look outstanding.
Hey man. I've been meaning to ask you about your burst experience. How'd you manage to play a dozen burts? Did you go to Arlington? Any 'famous' ones or any that really stood out to you?