Getting the RD Artist ready for battle03.28.07

The other day I had to do a few errands like pick up some grocery’s and earth worms for our turtles. Oh BTW, we use to have lots of reptiles like, Chinese Water Dragons, and a HUGE Iguana named Napoleon that we called our son who I miss every day, and some turtles.
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My 1959 Fender Duo Sonic01.28.07

This is a picture (not of my 1959 Fender Duo Sonic(pre-CBS)) but of one that I found on-line. Unfortunately, I have lost the tail piece cover and the volume and tone knobs. The 1964 Duo Sonic Manual is a blast to look at, check out those beatnik guys dancing around on the front page!
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My 1980 Fender Lead II01.27.07

This is the guitar that I have is to play more Rock and Roll tunes on. It’s a lot lighter then the RD Artist but heavier then the Fender Duo Sonic. The width of the neck is right in between both of the other ones. The intonation is perfect for the Ozzie stuff but it’s […]



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My 1979 Gibson RD-Artist12.22.06

Wow, is all that I have to say about this baby! It has a rounded like Gibson Explorer or Firebird body that is as heavy as a tank, seriously, come over and lift the thing! It has the wide neck with 22 frets that I love and has a great straight forward sound. It was […]



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My poor old Sitar12.17.06

The bottom of a Sitar is made of a gourd (a pumpkin) and it now has a split down the middle. Years ago when there was no gap, I could tune it and goof around with it and had a blast. This exotic instrument did not come with a case (very unfortunate) and this is […]



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