Howdy from Mississauga

[Fluffy]

Evenin' all, first post to forum. Total beginner playing guitar, buying my first this week. Lookin' forward to utilizing the aid of all of the talent available on this forum. Love all kinds of music, hopefully I'll have the drive and determination to persevere.:wave:

[greco]

Welcome to forum.

What are you going to be the proud new owner of this week?

As my guitar teacher once said to me "Never give up"

You have no idea of how many hours of enjoyment you have ahead of you.

Dave

[Fluffy]

lookin' at a used, modified, Washburn Semi-Hollow all mahogany body
John

[greco]

lookin' at a used, modified, Washburn Semi-Hollow all mahogany body
John

Nice choice!!

That is my favourite "style" of guitar. Is it the model HB 30 or HB 35 ? What has been modified? (new pickups?)

I have an '81 Japanese copy of a 335 by Greco

Please post some pics when you get it.

Which amp are you considering/using with it?

Dave

[Fluffy]

evenin' dave

I believe it is the hb30, I'll let you know after I talk to the seller again. new pickups bridge and neck. As for an amp limited budget aprox $200.00 hoping to find a used tube amp, do you have some recommendations.

[DUCK]

Welcome to the forums John. Googled the HB30, very nice guitar!:food-smiley-004:

[simescan]

Welcome to the forum John,...and congrats on the washburn...

[Ophidian]

Welcome John, If your looking for a tube amp check out the new fender 15w amp. Sorry I can't remember the name of it.

[greco]

evenin' dave

I believe it is the hb30, I'll let you know after I talk to the seller again. new pickups bridge and neck. As for an amp limited budget aprox $200.00 hoping to find a used tube amp, do you have some recommendations.

Personally, I would would post "wanted to buy" (WTB) in this forum. You might get lucky and find a nice one. Maybe even locally. However, it will likely be less than 10 watts and with a small speaker. That doesn't mean that it won't meet your needs or that it won't sound great .

Here is a link to a Champ 600 that might interest you:

http://www.guitarscanada.com/Board/showthread.php?t=9631

Good Luck

Dave

[Fluffy]

bought the guitar shall post pics soon, thanks for the advice

[greco]

bought the guitar shall post pics soon, thanks for the advice

CONGRATS brother....ENJOY !!

How is the search for an amp progressing?

Dave

[Fluffy]

nothing yet thanks for the link but amp was already sold

[greco]

Here is an Epiphone Valve Jr. head for sale (with some nice mods). They can be used with 4 ohm, 8 ohm or 16 ohm speakers.

http://www.guitarscanada.com/Board/showthread.php?t=9688

Good luck !!

Dave

[Fluffy]

thanks Greco I added a couple of pics in the show us your gear thread in electric guitar forum

[greco]

Let me know how the amp shopping is progressing.

Dave

[Fluffy]

evenin' still working on an amp purchase, unfortunately this is an expensive time of year, but checkin the web, harmony, craiglist, musician's friend and here. hope to purchase soon.

[greco]

Hi Fluffy:

Check this out....I just can't stop laughin !

http://www.guitarscanada.com/Board/showthread.php?t=9757

Cheers

Dave

[Fluffy]

I guess lottery winners only dave.

[Fluffy]

Evenin' put a down payment on a used Epiphone Blues 30, hope to pick it up soon.:smile:

[greco]

Hey.....CONGRATS brother...very cool

.....I just bought a '70s Traynor YBA-2A tonight. Haven't tried it yet because it is still warming up from a cold trip home in the car.

Post a pic when you get it

ENJOY !!:banana:

Dave

[Fluffy]

Here's a couple of shots of my new (used) combo. Epihone Blues 30 Custom.
Note power cord is from my audio system.
John
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[greco]

John...really nice looking amp!!

I assume it is 30 watts with 2 x 12" speakers.

The back of the amp appears to have several jacks for choices of speaker impedance(s) ...nice thing to have available as it allows for a variety of choices.

How do you like it so far?

How is the weight for carrying it around?....At this point in time, I'm looking for a helium filled amp..LOL

Cheers...you will soon be making cool riffs with the gear you have.

Dave

[Fluffy]

Evenin' Dave,
thanks, yup 30watts, switchable between 15w class A or 30 Class AB. It's very heavy you wouldn't want to lug it around every day (about 75lbs)
John

[Fluffy]

Howdy hope everyone has a safe and musical christmas and new years, I'm off to Vancouver for a short visit.:rockon: