Post by gnappi on Apr 10, 2013 18:05:29 GMT -5
I'm told I have too much time on my hands, that may be true... I posted this on another site last week I hope you enjoy it :-)
Some fun with deciphering guitar advertisements:
Vintage = Likely faded with finish checks that look like an interstate map
Rare = Nobody wanted it when it was new and shouldn't now
Excellent condition (for its age) = Lots of metal tarnish, pick guard
scratched, buckle rash and finish ruined by sweat from arm, chest and
underarm
Last chance = I donate it to the Salvation Army and take 10x its worth off my taxes if it doesn't sell
Not gigged = Played at home by 45 year old that lives with parents
Cool color = Grainy photo hides a color that may look like a night you got drunk and lost your tacos on 5th ave.
Normal wear = A wreck, stay away
Straight neck = EVERYTHING else is bent
GREAT TONE = Played through 6 pedals at volume setting 1
Pups designed by (Great pup maker here) = The guy got paid a gazillion
bucks for them to use their name... they probably sound like crap
GREAT sustain = Strings resonate beyond control even more than 40' away
OHSC = He sold the original pristine case for big bucks and found this ratty one for $10.00
GREAT PRICE! = Just get me outta this so I can get a Gibson X or Fender Y
OBO = Make me an offer... I WILL NOT refuse it!!!
Professionally set up = My parolee nephew took a guitar repair class in
prison. He still gets the detox shakes but he SWORE he was OK when he
worked on it
FREE Shipping = Not only will I ship it free, if you're nearby I'll deliver and let you have my GF too
Final Listing = If you don't buy it, the damn thing goes up in smoke in my store insurance job
Minor crack in neck doesn't affect playability, professionally repaired =
I used Elmer's wood glue two clamps and sandpaper, stay away from the
1st fret, it bites there
Finally...
New pups, pots, caps, switch, jack, bridge, wiring and tuners = I tried EVERYTHING to get this dog to hunt, I'm through!
Some fun with deciphering guitar advertisements:
Vintage = Likely faded with finish checks that look like an interstate map
Rare = Nobody wanted it when it was new and shouldn't now
Excellent condition (for its age) = Lots of metal tarnish, pick guard
scratched, buckle rash and finish ruined by sweat from arm, chest and
underarm
Last chance = I donate it to the Salvation Army and take 10x its worth off my taxes if it doesn't sell
Not gigged = Played at home by 45 year old that lives with parents
Cool color = Grainy photo hides a color that may look like a night you got drunk and lost your tacos on 5th ave.
Normal wear = A wreck, stay away
Straight neck = EVERYTHING else is bent
GREAT TONE = Played through 6 pedals at volume setting 1
Pups designed by (Great pup maker here) = The guy got paid a gazillion
bucks for them to use their name... they probably sound like crap
GREAT sustain = Strings resonate beyond control even more than 40' away
OHSC = He sold the original pristine case for big bucks and found this ratty one for $10.00
GREAT PRICE! = Just get me outta this so I can get a Gibson X or Fender Y
OBO = Make me an offer... I WILL NOT refuse it!!!
Professionally set up = My parolee nephew took a guitar repair class in
prison. He still gets the detox shakes but he SWORE he was OK when he
worked on it
FREE Shipping = Not only will I ship it free, if you're nearby I'll deliver and let you have my GF too
Final Listing = If you don't buy it, the damn thing goes up in smoke in my store insurance job
Minor crack in neck doesn't affect playability, professionally repaired =
I used Elmer's wood glue two clamps and sandpaper, stay away from the
1st fret, it bites there
Finally...
New pups, pots, caps, switch, jack, bridge, wiring and tuners = I tried EVERYTHING to get this dog to hunt, I'm through!