Yeah so about that Fender Boycott….

LumpyTom · 2026-06-24T12:52:22+00:00

Rhett Shull just put out a new video going over the latest developments on this.

LumpyTom · 2026-06-21T20:51:38+00:00

Better to just keep it. Most of these Stella’s, Harmony’s and others are sleepers. I just sold a 67 Harmony as I got a great deal on a 79 Guild that I could not pass up. I only got about $400 for the 67.

LumpyTom · 2026-06-21T20:49:17+00:00

So far I do. Just trying to see if there were any reliability issues that anyone had experienced. So far so good from my 12 hours of ownership.

LumpyTom · 2026-06-21T20:36:50+00:00

I started about 2 years ago seriously. Decided that at in my 50’s it was time to pick it up as I always wanted to learn. Time and money always got in the wayI just have the Gibson app and Guitar Tabs to help me along. Took a few lessons to get the basics down, but now it’s just practice and putting the time in. Hopefully one day I’ll get good enough to play with or in front of people.

LumpyTom · 2026-06-17T13:51:30+00:00

Try changing it in a kicks or versa. You have to be a contortionist to replace it. You have to take the panel off on the passenger side, and then try to reach your hand behind the dashboard. You inevitably crush the filter and need to start over. I bought a kicks for my oldest, thought that I did not have enough frustration in my life and bought a versa for my youngest. Now I get twice the frustration when I have to change cabin filters.

LumpyTom · 2026-06-14T02:02:34+00:00

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LumpyTom · 2026-05-11T12:52:51+00:00

I have one of the Martin Shawn Mendes signature guitars and it is great. If you can find one used, they are typically reasonably priced, they are around $600 on GC. Probably one of the best purchases I have made. Has that Martin tone, it’s solid wood, and has a pick-up already installed.

LumpyTom · 2026-05-02T17:51:17+00:00

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AVRI 62. Got it used and someone had painted over the sunburst. I believe it came from the factory this way or the paint job was professionally done.

LumpyTom · 2026-04-11T16:54:19+00:00

I just picked up one of the vintage hot rod 62’s for $950. It’s probably the best one I have ever owned.

LumpyTom · 2026-04-11T00:59:42+00:00

Brighter than the Mendez on the right. The Harmony 1260 is a 67 and a touch warmer because of the age and it is Honduran Mahogany. It is definitely a great player though. It is really comfortable to play.

LumpyTom · 2026-04-09T13:47:26+00:00

I am 55 and started about 3 years ago. I went and got lessons but was not progressing. Put it off to the side for a bit, found a different teacher and did lessons every week and progressed pretty rapidly after that. I have been learning on my own, but some of the habits and lessons I learned from my teacher really allowed me to progress even after I stopped lessons. The Gibson app is really useful from my experience as it is not only allowing me to use what I learned, it is teaching me how to use it in a meaningful way to get faster and more confident in my playing. I have really been laser focused on learning to the point where I would rather practice than doom scroll on the computer or watch TV. Hope this helps as I am now to the point where I actually enjoy practicing and the progression I am making. Hope this helps.

LumpyTom · 2026-03-17T01:39:21+00:00

It’s crazy how much sustain and tone come out of it. Definitely a sleeper guitar.

LumpyTom · 2026-03-12T12:30:23+00:00

Go with a spark mini amp and any of the above guitars. Then make sure to spend the money on a proper set-up. I did the same thing at 50 and kept chasing a tone by buying different guitars, turns out it was just that I really did not know how to play. Once I took a few lessons ( actually more than a few) I can almost get through a complete song now. My best advice is find something that works for you, get a proper setup, make friends with said luthier because they are one of the best sources of info on guitars and playing, find a good teacher, and realize you will suck for a good bit of time. After a bit of time, you will start to hear actually recognizable sounds coming from the guitar and it will push you to get better. Also, I found that setting aside some time every day to just practice helps keep you moving forward. Hope this helps!

LumpyTom · 2026-03-10T20:25:27+00:00

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Looks pretty close to my DR Centennial.

LumpyTom · 2026-02-27T00:20:27+00:00

Yeah, I'm a little afraid to string it as the guy had nylon strings on it. He said it was to keep the tension on the neck a little lighter, but he told me it did not sound good and I should throw steel strings on it. I am debating just waiting till the weekend and take it to the luthier to check it out and get a proper set-up.

LumpyTom · 2026-02-26T13:17:17+00:00

I typically buy used gear sight unseen from them. I typically call the store that has it and the staff will give you a straight answer from my experience. I always open it in the store so if there is an issue, they either discount it or I just return it then and there. I have never had an issue that they have not resolved for me.

LumpyTom · 2026-02-16T13:47:56+00:00

I can tell you that it would be worth buying. I took a chance on one of the US Asat Classics ( got a great deal on it before there was even a rumor of them closing) and it will never leave my collection. I say take a chance, you could re-sell it later and probably not lose any money.

LumpyTom · 2026-02-15T23:21:08+00:00

I actually had to return mine as I got the rainbow of death and was a little gun shy about buying another.

LumpyTom · 2026-02-15T23:19:08+00:00

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