What piece of gear will you never part with?

[Steinmetzify]

Guitar:

Built by a friend that’s since had kids/gotten married etc and quit building. Irreplaceable.

Amp:

Such a disgusting deal from one of the best guys on here that I could never replace it for what I paid. I’ll leave it alone for a few weeks and think about trading or selling and then stack it against one of my or a friend’s amps and it always comes out on top for what I do.

Everything else could be sold and picked back up at a later date but these two would be really hard to let go of and not be able to find them again.

 

[Racerxrated]

My 72 SuperTrem; with matching 72 cab. The one guitar would be the USA SoCal Plum on the right. Although my other 2 Charvels play just as nice, and sound killer.

 

[rickenbacker198]

VESmedic - completely agree!

My tastes have broadened over time and I really enjoy playing a variety guitar / amp combinations.

However my ‘99 VH4 + PRS Swamp Ash Special has been closest to the ideal wall of sound tone that’s in my head.

Really if what I had left could inspire me to play that would be enough to keep the spark alive.

 

[LP Freak]

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My 72 SuperTrem; with matching 72 cab. The one guitar would be the USA SoCal Plum on the right. Although my other 2 Charvels play just as nice, and sound killer.

I’ve got a great match for your ‘72 slant

 

[Racerxrated]

I’ve got a great match for your ‘72 slant

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There is something about those Pulsonics…

 

[Fret-Shredder]

My early 90s Kamikaze. Got to hang out with George at a coffee shop in 2003 and he signed the back of the headstock for me.

 

[romanianreaper]

That is one cool axe. Colors remind me of the Porsche crest.

Thanks man, they did a killer job with it!

 

[ClintN667]

I only have 3 amps right now and I don't think I will part with any of them- Mark IV, Skeleton Key, and Ares. My Mayones regius is safe too as far as guitars.

Probably won't sell my LP classic. I'm getting to the point I've bought and sold several amps only to come back to the same flavor.

 

[Mikeyboyeee]

I’ve got a great match for your ‘72 slant

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That head looks familiar.

 

[IIBornotIIB]

The cane grille IIB KRG 15” combo… it slays…

 

[alund]

Oddly I bought a 1986 E series black Stratocaster when I was 16 years old; 35 years ago! I didn’t know how good it was until I started purchasing higher end guitars. My fingers just seem to love this guitar. I’ll be buried with it. Pic of my son and I for a Thanksgiving gig. He came home for holiday and hopped up on stage and did 3 tunes. I had not played with him for 7 years. Planets aligned!

 

[spguitar]

I don't think i could ever part with these. The top 6 out of 16 and my hero's amp.

 

[sahlomonic]

It would be very difficult for me to part with this Earhart. (1 of 2 that Jet City produced 10 years ago - more or less a rebadged Cornford MK50H II)

 

[blackie13]

My early 90s Kamikaze. Got to hang out with George at a coffee shop in 2003 and he signed the back of the headstock for me.

You changed the pickup...?

 

[DanTravis62]

It would be very difficult for me to part with this Earhart. (1 of 2 that Jet City produced 10 years ago - more or less a rebadged Cornford MK50H II)

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Very cool

 

[Fret-Shredder]

You changed the pickup...?

Yes. I didn't care for what it originally came with and put in a JB.

 

[Samhain]

Mine has a Screamin Demon in the bridge, perfecto for this guitar.

 

[Mark Skid]

I don't think there's a piece of gear that I couldn't part with. As long as I can get ahold of 1978 - 1983 LP Custom w/maple neck, Flying V, Stratocaster and a couple of good amps, I'm good to go. If there's anything in the way of gear that I cherish, it would be my '87 Marshall SJ 2554, VOX AC15HTVH, '82 LP Custom, RMC10 wah, Nocturne Mystery Brain BS-301, Crowther Double Hotcake, KOT, Phase 90, Electric Mistress, Pig Mine fuzz, T-Rex Replicator Jr, and Nord Lead 3 synthesizer. The boost side of the Nocturne Mystery Brain adds something to the sound that can't get with other pedals, not even the KLON.

The gear that I've let go of is another story... Items that I wish I still had: '79 Ibanez PS10, 2 x '72 Marshall SL100 half-stack, Boogie MKIIC+ (no graphic EQ) 60 watt combo, nitro finished MM EVH Aqua, '78 LP Custom BB, EP2 Echoplex, RE-301 Space Echo, Colorsound boost, MOOG Rouge and Taurus pedals.

 

[DistortED]

Oddly I bought a 1986 E series black Stratocaster when I was 16 years old; 35 years ago! I didn’t know how good it was until I started purchasing higher end guitars. My fingers just seem to love this guitar. I’ll be buried with it. Pic of my son and I for a Thanksgiving gig. He came home for holiday and hopped up on stage and did 3 tunes. I had not played with him for 7 years. Planets aligned!

I have an 88' E series black Strat too and you're right on how great they play.

 

[DistortED]

My Billy Duffy Gretsch White Falcon, White 70's AVRI Stratocaster, 88' E Series Strat, Surreal Atomica, Surreal Custom Modern 100 and Hazy IPA's.