Jean-Luc Pickguard

I bought my first Fender, a new cherry sunburst 1981 Precision when I was 18 and had to work all Summer in Bejams to afford it. It has had a few upgrades - HiMass bridge, aged pearl pickguard, EMG GZR pickup but lives in its case as the body is made of a special kind of ash that seems to be closely related to concrete. My bitza precision is much nicer to play, but I can't bear to part with the old one event though I hardly play it.

Picked up a new guitar from GuitarGuitar Epsom yesterday, a Gibson Les Paul Standard ‘60s AAA Bourbon Burst (a GG exclusive model.) The AAA flame top is gorgeous and although it added to the price, I have no impulse control (I blamed my medication for that and the missus understood). GG had thirteen to choose from on the website and this one just seemed perfect, it was the lightest one at just over 9lb and it had the nicest flame in the top. My own photos wouldn't do it justice, so I’ve nicked the pics from the shop’s listing. It came strung with 10s and plays great straight out of the case with a super low action. I’ll probably swap to 9s at some point and might have to raise the bridge a touch then, but I think with the lighter strings it’ll feel even better. Tone-wise, it’s lovely. The ‘60s Burstbuckers both have their own vibe, and they sound fantastic whether clean or with some dirt.

I like boss compact pedals, and have over a dozen of them so I want to like this, but I don't like the idea of microtransactions.

Are Mice Electric? — Ivor Biggun

I'm waiting for Glen Campbell's Galveston to be re-recorded to advertise heartburn medication

Move Over Darjeeling — Doris Day

It would be far too embarrasing for me to post a photo of my desk. Lets just say it's not tidy.

Flying — UFO

Dick-a-Dum-Dum — Des O'Connor

Bite My Hip — Bauhaus

Velcro Fly — ZZ Top

H.E.L.L. No! — The Residents

By the time the sharpie comes out I doubt there's much value, if any, to be lost.

What was used to shape that? His teeth?

There's no wrong answer from the replies already given. Buy the one that is so appealing to you that once you have it at home you won't be able to walk past it without picking it up and having a play.

I just like spending lots of money on more instruments than I need.

The best low B I've ever heard is on my NS-design CR5M electric upright. It probably has something to do with its 41.73″ scale length

Since You’ve Bean Gone — Rainbow

Mt Slater's Carrot — Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

Joe Strimmer

Jack The Ripper — Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Take note of the warning signs and watch where you step.

Virginia Plane — Roxy Music

Cleanup Time — John Lennon

I sometimes tell myself I don't need four thunderbirds, but then I don't want to part with any of them.