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Crying out for the 'tastefully' distressed bareknuckle pups

Oh man give me the top one.

Has anyone played one? I would love to be able to form an opinion on them...the price scares me...how good could it be for $200?

pumpkin wrote:There is nothing more retarded than "relicing" or "distressing" a guitar. When I hear people talking about "how cool it looks" I have the overwhelming sensation to rape them. No, I have never raped anyone, let alone a man, but they sure make me consider it.

Distressing a guitar is like going out, buying a new car, and then scratching it up with sand paper and putting dents into it with a hammer.

My hatred for these fuckers is only surpassed by my contempt for steam punk enthusiasts... you're fucking stupid: just stop.

That is just your taste. But not everyone wants pretty polished PRS bullshit. Also, Steampunk celebrates a past era of beauty, there is nothing wrong with that.
This is'nt exclusive to guitars, in the jewellery industry there is a huge market for oxidized silver and stuff.

Yes Dave, non available in the fucking UK as usual

pumpkin wrote:There is nothing more retarded than "relicing" or "distressing" a guitar. When I hear people talking about "how cool it looks" I have the overwhelming sensation to rape them. No, I have never raped anyone, let alone a man, but they sure make me consider it.

Distressing a guitar is like going out, buying a new car, and then scratching it up with sand paper and putting dents into it with a hammer.

My hatred for these fuckers is only surpassed by my contempt for steam punk enthusiasts... you're fucking stupid: just stop.

haha, not quite as hate-filled about it, but i tend to agree.
i want whatever wear my guitar has to show my history with the guitar, not just some goofy add on distress.

I've seen axl guitars in cash converters a few years back (they musta had some deal) but never saw this model. Shame - in a time of normal earning I'd happily spunk 150 quid on one just to try it out.

Fran wrote:

pumpkin wrote:There is nothing more retarded than "relicing" or "distressing" a guitar. When I hear people talking about "how cool it looks" I have the overwhelming sensation to rape them. No, I have never raped anyone, let alone a man, but they sure make me consider it.

Distressing a guitar is like going out, buying a new car, and then scratching it up with sand paper and putting dents into it with a hammer.

My hatred for these fuckers is only surpassed by my contempt for steam punk enthusiasts... you're fucking stupid: just stop.

That is just your taste. But not everyone wants pretty polished PRS bullshit. Also, Steampunk celebrates a past era of beauty, there is nothing wrong with that.
This is'nt exclusive to guitars, in the jewellery industry there is a huge market for oxidized silver and stuff.

Yes Dave, non available in the fucking UK as usual

Pray sir, pray you do not meet me in the flesh... and if you do make sure you have the Vaseline handy. Your whole argument amounted to this.

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No offense Pumpkin but my money's on Fran were such an encounter to happen. He used to celebrate a past era of beauty on the terraces with a smashed pint glass and a screwdriver in each hand or so legend has it.....

Sincerely Fran, if you like that stuff more power to you, but I can't stand it and I think it's stupid. However I really shouldn't give a fuck what other people do with their time wether it be running perfectly good guitars and making ridiculous steam punk nonsense bullshit.

It takes all kinds.

Dave wrote:No offense Pumpkin but my money's on Fran were such an encounter to happen. He used to celebrate a past era of beauty on the terraces with a smashed pint glass and a screwdriver in each hand or so legend has it.....

In this case it would be a fight of who is crazier. Look at my posts, I would win.

Pens wrote:

Dave wrote:I dunno with these guys they look so unlike any guitar wear known to man I'm inclined not to consider them as relicing - just a different finish. Steampunk is the only thing nerdier than being into star trek or anime. But it looks cool !

This. I don't like the removal of paint and all that, but these are fully painted and the hardware has been kicked around a bit. Doesn't bother me much, it's just the look of the guitar. Kinda like how I don't seek out pants that have holes in them already, but I actually prefer those "broken in feeling" pants that are partially faded. Saves me some time in doing it myself.

And either way, I don't really dig the guard much, but that's pretty easily swapped for a new one.

I actually kinda want to try to build one of these myself.

See I buy my jeans so new that I walk awkward in them. I am talking Lees, dark blue, so bad I look like Garth fucking Brooks, why? Because I want good value for money out of them. However, I respect you trouser choices.

pumpkin wrote:

Pens wrote:

Dave wrote:I dunno with these guys they look so unlike any guitar wear known to man I'm inclined not to consider them as relicing - just a different finish. Steampunk is the only thing nerdier than being into star trek or anime. But it looks cool !

This. I don't like the removal of paint and all that, but these are fully painted and the hardware has been kicked around a bit. Doesn't bother me much, it's just the look of the guitar. Kinda like how I don't seek out pants that have holes in them already, but I actually prefer those "broken in feeling" pants that are partially faded. Saves me some time in doing it myself.

And either way, I don't really dig the guard much, but that's pretty easily swapped for a new one.

I actually kinda want to try to build one of these myself.

See I buy my jeans so new that I walk awkward in them. I am talking Lees, dark blue, so bad I look like Garth fucking Brooks, why? Because I want good value for money out of them. However, I respect you trouser choices.

My jeans last just as long as yours do. I have also owned those very same kind of jeans. The only difference is the amount of dye they use. Shit, I have a pair of Levi's that are over 20 years old that I still wear. Most of my clothes are ancient. Don't tell me about getting value out of shit. I am the guy that cuts up completely destroyed pants and used the still good cloth to patch my other jeans, and I can repair just about anything be it a car or furniture or anything. I spent a lot of time growing up with my grandparents who came out of the Depression and learned how to reuse everything.

I still prefer to buy pants that aren't shiny new, because they look stupid.

pumpkin wrote:

Dave wrote:No offense Pumpkin but my money's on Fran were such an encounter to happen. He used to celebrate a past era of beauty on the terraces with a smashed pint glass and a screwdriver in each hand or so legend has it.....

In this case it would be a fight of who is crazier. Look at my posts, I would win.

The last few posts you've made about gay rape are a bit worrying, for sure. Something best left for your subconscious perhaps.

Pens wrote:

pumpkin wrote:

Pens wrote: This. I don't like the removal of paint and all that, but these are fully painted and the hardware has been kicked around a bit. Doesn't bother me much, it's just the look of the guitar. Kinda like how I don't seek out pants that have holes in them already, but I actually prefer those "broken in feeling" pants that are partially faded. Saves me some time in doing it myself.

And either way, I don't really dig the guard much, but that's pretty easily swapped for a new one.

I actually kinda want to try to build one of these myself.

See I buy my jeans so new that I walk awkward in them. I am talking Lees, dark blue, so bad I look like Garth fucking Brooks, why? Because I want good value for money out of them. However, I respect you trouser choices.

My jeans last just as long as yours do. I have also owned those very same kind of jeans. The only difference is the amount of dye they use. Shit, I have a pair of Levi's that are over 20 years old that I still wear. Most of my clothes are ancient. Don't tell me about getting value out of shit. I am the guy that cuts up completely destroyed pants and used the still good cloth to patch my other jeans, and I can repair just about anything be it a car or furniture or anything. I spent a lot of time growing up with my grandparents who came out of the Depression and learned how to reuse everything.

I still prefer to buy pants that aren't shiny new, because they look stupid.

I disagree with all of that. Go to a vintage store, look at all the jeans for the 70s. I rest my case.

Pumpkin - it's just a style, get over it.

It goes hand in hand with distressed furniture and decorations. There is nothing unnatural for people to like "lived in" home decor, nor is there anything unnatural for liking a guitar to look "well played" for aesthetic reasons. Sometimes "new" isn't comfortable, and sometimes old is impractical. Just like with any other distressing or "shabby chic" style, sometimes it can be hard to find things that retain their function and stability after they've been worn naturally. Finding an antique chair and table set that hasn't had one of its pieces lost or fallen apart, or in this case finding a guitar that has been around 40 years and played but has a straight neck, intact body joint, and frets that are level and don't stick out is hard sometimes and that's why people will pay money for a worn in look.

EDIT: just had to finish my last sentence, realized after the fact it was incomplete

Nick wrote:Pumpkin - it's just a style, get over it.

It goes hand in hand with distressed furniture and decorations. There is nothing unnatural for people to like "lived in" home decor, nor is there anything unnatural for liking a guitar to look "well played" for aesthetic reasons. Sometimes "new" isn't comfortable, and sometimes old is impractical. Just like with any other distressing or "shabby chic" style, sometimes it can be hard to find things that retain their function and stability after they've been worn naturally. Finding an antique chair and table set that hasn't had one of its pieces lost or fallen apart, or in this case finding a guitar that has been around 40 years and played but has a straight neck, intact body joint, and frets that are level and don't stick out.

Sorry it makes my ass hurt.

Has One of our past trolls hacked into pumkins account and decided to act like an ass to everyone or is he on cocaine? Dude chill, you're coming across like an agro fucker. Opinions are welcome but you're going a little beyond that in my opinion. What's the dealio bro? You alright chap?

pumpkin wrote:

Pens wrote:

pumpkin wrote: See I buy my jeans so new that I walk awkward in them. I am talking Lees, dark blue, so bad I look like Garth fucking Brooks, why? Because I want good value for money out of them. However, I respect you trouser choices.

My jeans last just as long as yours do. I have also owned those very same kind of jeans. The only difference is the amount of dye they use. Shit, I have a pair of Levi's that are over 20 years old that I still wear. Most of my clothes are ancient. Don't tell me about getting value out of shit. I am the guy that cuts up completely destroyed pants and used the still good cloth to patch my other jeans, and I can repair just about anything be it a car or furniture or anything. I spent a lot of time growing up with my grandparents who came out of the Depression and learned how to reuse everything.

I still prefer to buy pants that aren't shiny new, because they look stupid.

I disagree with all of that. Go to a vintage store, look at all the jeans for the 70s. I rest my case.

I buy a lot of shit from thrift stores. What case are you even making? You are making absolutely zero sense at all. I own a lot of old clothes from the 70s and even 40s. I have my grandfather's army greens and flannels that I still wear.

Dave wrote:Has One of our past trolls hacked into pumkins account and decided to act like an ass to everyone or is he on cocaine? Dude chill, you're coming across like an agro fucker. Opinions are welcome but you're going a little beyond that in my opinion. What's the dealio bro? You alright chap?

No I am naturally like this. I am what people call an "asshole".

Seriously, I am just joking. I care who buys what or who wears what. Now, if it would be okay, I would like to give you a hug while keeping eye contact.

Oh do behave sweet-cheeks

pumpkin wrote:

Dave wrote:Has One of our past trolls hacked into pumkins account and decided to act like an ass to everyone or is he on cocaine? Dude chill, you're coming across like an agro fucker. Opinions are welcome but you're going a little beyond that in my opinion. What's the dealio bro? You alright chap?

No I am naturally like this. I am what people call an "asshole".

Seriously, I am just joking. I care who buys what or who wears what. Now, if it would be okay, I would like to give you a hug while keeping eye contact.

Yeah, so am I. You remind me of my dad.