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FDP Forum / Fender Custom Shop / Rory Gallagher - NGD
(This message was last edited by alpenice at 08:37 PM, Sep 24th, 2011)
FDP Forum / Fender Custom Shop / Rory Gallagher - NGD
Fistfull of Clams
Wales
Bethesda, Land of SongSep 23rd, 2011 06:56 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Hi folks,
She arrived this morning and all I can say is WOW!
Unbelievable guitar.
Only had a quick half hour to play and inspect before heading back to work, but I'm extremely impressed with the tones and workmanship.
Only strange features are that she arrived with a 3 way switch installed and the trem's floating. But she sounds so great I'm going to leave her floating for a while and not deck the trem as I usually do.
Cool guitar, and kudos to the Custom Shop guys.
urby
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NW USSep 23rd, 2011 10:55 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Congratulations!
I take it you bought the guitar new?
Do you play any of Rory's stuff? I have just started listening to his music and so far really like what I have heard. I can't believe he was off my radar for so many years.
Fistfull of Clams
Wales
Bethesda, Land of SongSep 24th, 2011 04:55 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Hi!
Yes, bought her new, so i half expected the trem to be decked like Rory's set up. Played her for 4 hours straight last night and I can't wait to gig her now, such a great guitar. The middle pup is phenomenal!
I play a fair bit of Rory's stuff (well, I try to...), and have been a fan for many, many years. But my reasoning for wanting the guitar (except for its cool appearance!) was the many reports of its resonance and tone, which I'm glad to say are all true.
All in all, an excellent guitar - worth every penny and a great way to join the Custom Shop club!
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Enjoy it while you have it!Sep 24th, 2011 09:07 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Congratulations on your NG! :)
Fistfull of Clams
Wales
Bethesda, Land of SongSep 24th, 2011 11:41 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Thanks - love at first sight (again!) :)
urby
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NW USSep 24th, 2011 11:50 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Can you recommend me some Rory. I've got "Tattoo", which is really good and "Calling Card", which is OK.
alpenice
north central wash.Sep 24th, 2011 08:36 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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The first Rory Gallagher and the second, Deuce,
are my favorites. Just watching the Irish tour
DVD last night.
Oh, and congratulations on your new guitar.
Fistfull of Clams
Wales
Bethesda, Land of SongSep 25th, 2011 02:59 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"The Essential Rory Gallagher" is a really good best of selection, features the usual sublime electric guitar work but also has a great selection of his acoustic slide and bottleneck tunes. Early stuff by Taste is also worth a listen, Irish Tour is also a must have (although the actual performance footage editing is a bit iffy). My friend's just received his copy of "Notes From San Fransisco" which is the latest release and is apparently really good.
He had such a unique style and take on the blues; I find his music quite addictive :)
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That chicken
is WRONG, baby.Sep 25th, 2011 03:27 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Even his stuff on acoustic guitar and mandolin is amazing.
Nice guitar!
rfrakes331K
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RonHalen Jokingly He SaysSep 25th, 2011 06:26 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Awesome playing and feeling git. I still would have to pop a set of the Rumplestiltskin pups in it tho!
Voodoo Blues
MississippiSep 28th, 2011 05:05 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Can you recommend me some Rory. I've got "Tattoo", which is really good and "Calling Card", which is OK."
You really can't go wrong with any Rory CD's but my personal favourites are Irish Tour and Live in Europe. Beat Club Session is pretty good too. His first CD (self titled) is great. Stage Struck, Meeting With The G-Man, Essential... all very good.
Rory was best when playing live. In the studio it was kind of tame, just doesn't have the same magic. Stock up on some live performances and you'll understand why he's one of the greats.
urby
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NW USSep 28th, 2011 05:40 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Thanks Voodoo. I'll check out some live stuff.
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Kick the tires, Light the fires! Oct 7th, 2011 08:42 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Ever since it's introduction I've felt the Rory is the best Strat ever made.
Enjoy!
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Fistfull of Clams
Wales
Bethesda, Land of SongOct 17th, 2011 05:51 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Well, got to gig her on Friday night - man, what a sound. Could feel the notes vibrating through to my stomach! Played her through my Cornford Hurricane, using the volume to control the dirt from the amp, as per usual.
Lots of people at the gig thought she was a genuinely old guitar that had "had a bit of a rough life, hasn't she?"!!!! :) hahaha!
Great feeling and sounding guitar. Sweet, but ballsy and gritty when called for.
She's relegated my SRV Strat to a close number 2 slot for now (I really love that guitar) - but I find myself liking the feel of bare wood more and more.......
Just lucky to have so many great guitars to use :)
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