This is my blog where I'll publish guitar-related stories, articles, news, history and whatever... I've started playing guitar at the age of 7, and it has been my main hobby ever since. Nowadays my hobby has taken new directions like collecting vintage guitars and music electronic devices. I'm writing this blog in downtown Helsinki, Finland. Whatever it will bring, I'll hope you enjoy visiting here ! Stay tuned !
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Friday on my mind !
Today was great, nice weather in Helsinki (+9) and two great findings for my LP-collection.
Original german pressing of 1965 Rolling Stones album, and Magical Mystery Tour from Beatles
(80's UK pressing). From Fennica Records, Helsinki.
Original german pressing of 1965 Rolling Stones album, and Magical Mystery Tour from Beatles
(80's UK pressing). From Fennica Records, Helsinki.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Budget vintage guitar from Italy
I got this guitar from my brother couple of years ago. I don't where he found it, but it
was a ''wreck'' when I received it. The whole guitar (neck and body) was covered with
thick layer of black and green paint. There were no tuners, frets and the original metal
parts were covered with rust. This was a real project guitar, but after careful planning,
sanding, cleaning, fret-job and EBAY hunting, I was able to find the original parts (NOS tuners etc.).
I also added Kent Armstrong Humbucker for that JJ Cale type of sound.
The guitar was manufactured in Italy in early 60's, and according the google search
the model is P2..Let me know if you know more about these models (There are no labels in this guitar..).
was a ''wreck'' when I received it. The whole guitar (neck and body) was covered with
thick layer of black and green paint. There were no tuners, frets and the original metal
parts were covered with rust. This was a real project guitar, but after careful planning,
sanding, cleaning, fret-job and EBAY hunting, I was able to find the original parts (NOS tuners etc.).
I also added Kent Armstrong Humbucker for that JJ Cale type of sound.
The guitar was manufactured in Italy in early 60's, and according the google search
the model is P2..Let me know if you know more about these models (There are no labels in this guitar..).
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Ibanez guitars from 70's
These Ibanez guitars are great and have a good vintage vibe, if you can find them !
I had a chance to test and repair 6&12 string Gibson SG -lawsuit copy from the mid 70's.
For this guitar, the tuners were changed from original whatever quality to german schallers.
The pickups for 6-string part were original, but 12-string part upgraded.
If you can find some of these rare ones, take your time and check these vintage rockers.
They aren't Gibsons, but they rock with 70's twist ;o)
Monday, March 19, 2012
New start !
This is my second posting on my blog since 2009 ;o) It took a while to get started, but here we go, stay tuned ! J
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