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DiPinto los Straitjackets Galaxie IV guitars-how good?

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zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Nov 24 2007 02:49 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 23, 2009 15:40:44 Top
PhatTele Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 445	Posted on Nov 24 2007 04:14 PM The Galaxie IVs are fine guitars. However, I would stay away from the ones that have the colored lacquer on the back of the necks. If you notice, the sunburst and Los Straitjacket models have a clear, satin coat on the back of the neck. This makes a huge difference in the feel and playability of those guitars. If you can get a Galaxie IV in one of those two colors, I think you'll really enjoy fooling around with it. They sound great and the hardware is every bit the equal of a CIJ Jag or Jazzmaster. Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Nov 24 2007 04:18 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 23, 2009 15:40:41 Top
PhatTele Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 445	Posted on Nov 24 2007 04:33 PM Like anything...some folks wax eloquant on the beauty and sound of MIJ/CIJ Fenders and some folks would rather get "rid of 'em as fast as" they can. If someone likes MIJ/CIJ Fenders, then I think they'll find that the Galaxie IVs with the satin finish on the back of the neck are every bit their equal. Meanwhile, if they don't like them, they should definately stay away because they are not mod-able. Top
Dan_Francisco Joined: Sep 21, 2007 Posts: 105 Las England.	Posted on Nov 24 2007 04:54 PM well, ive done some ebaying, sold some stuff i dont need, and found aguy in the UK with one (so i get aftersales too), so...i think i'll give one a go! I'll let you know what i think! — http://www.myspace.com/surfpunkdiscopanzer Top
P2gee Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 264 Waco Texas	Posted on Nov 24 2007 05:17 PM WoodyJ And on the 2003 "Surfin' to Baja" cruise, guess which guitars LSJ brought with them? The old Fenders. : Maybe they did'nt want to get their "good" guitars out in the salty sea air. (wow......cant believe I just said that) — 2012-2013: FILTHY POLAROIDS Top
groucho26 Joined: Jan 23, 2007 Posts: 111	Posted on Nov 24 2007 06:34 PM Good on ya, Don - hope you like it. Let us all know -- Top
groucho26 Joined: Jan 23, 2007 Posts: 111	Posted on Nov 24 2007 06:35 PM Sorry - DAN - sheesh... Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1544 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Nov 24 2007 06:36 PM Eddie Angel privately admitted to Tone Boy and me that he actually liked his AVRI '57 Strat better, but since LSJ were/are DiPinto endorsers, he couldn't say that out loud... — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Nov 24 2007 07:20 PM I still think that LSJ sounded better with the Fender guitars........sorry, ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
estreet Joined: Mar 17, 2007 Posts: 839 United Kingdom	Posted on Nov 24 2007 10:48 PM zak Tone is primarily in your hands. And, to be more specific, the settings you make and the way your style of playing interacts with that. If you ever get another guitarist up from the audience to play at a gig (using your guitar and amp) it becomes immediately apparrent how different your gear sounds when someone else plays it. Even something as basic as how loud you set the amp and how hard you play in conjunction with that to achieve any particular volume makes an enoumous difference. — http://www.myspace.com/thepashuns Youth and enthusiasm are no match for age and treachery. Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5304 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Nov 25 2007 07:02 AM estreet zak Tone is primarily in your hands. And, to be more specific, the settings you make and the way your style of playing interacts with that. If you ever get another guitarist up from the audience to play at a gig (using your guitar and amp) it becomes immediately apparrent how different your gear sounds when someone else plays it. Even something as basic as how loud you set the amp and how hard you play in conjunction with that to achieve any particular volume makes an enoumous difference. this happens everytime i play with someone elses' stuff. so much of what comes out of ones hands influences tone, volume, etc. — www.surfintheeye.com Top
Maui Joined: Aug 17, 2006 Posts: 119 Arvada,Colorado	Posted on Nov 26 2007 03:50 PM I only keep the crayons if I like the color......... Top
P2gee Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 264 Waco Texas	Posted on Nov 26 2007 04:26 PM Maui I only keep the crayons if I like the color......... Most people do the same thing in guitar playing......... I dont use many aug flat 7ths or dim 9ths.......use alot of A and E minors , B flat 7ths , G 7ths and minors. Of course some players start experimenting with melting different color crayons together and coming up with their own colorful chords. I tell ya the coloring book analogy fits guitar playing. — 2012-2013: FILTHY POLAROIDS Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Nov 26 2007 04:55 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 23, 2009 15:47:51 Top
Stormtiger Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2683 Ventura, CA	Posted on Nov 27 2007 12:05 PM Does anybody know which guitars LSJ uses for recording? Top
Dan_Francisco Joined: Sep 21, 2007 Posts: 105 Las England.	Posted on Nov 27 2007 01:36 PM Id guess at the Fender's, except the one's that mention DiPinto guitars. I may be wrong. I got a call today from the shop ive ordered from. "Sorry mate, i sent it to the wrong place-You'll get it on Thursday" (at which point my head burst) "Can i send you a couple of packets of strings?" Courier fury. Here in England, if youve got ANYTHING AT ALL being delivered by courier, you can totally FORGET next day delivery. It happens to me every single time i buy anything. Dont these people understand? Ive bought a new guitar-i want it NOW!!!!! — http://www.myspace.com/surfpunkdiscopanzer Top
maxtib Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 47	Posted on Nov 28 2007 10:23 AM Oh man I wish I saw this earlier. I'm wanting to sell my DiPinto Galaxie 4 (in the UK). It just doesn't get enough attention compared to my Mosrite! Where's a time machine where you need one? Oh well, eBay will suffice.... Top
ToneBoy Joined: Feb 17, 2007 Posts: 281 Murfreesboro, TN	Posted on Nov 28 2007 10:49 AM I've watched the Straitjackets play their DiPinto guitars up close and have noticed that they have to tune them more than they ever did with their Fender gear. I don't know if the DiPinto's have an inherent problem holding tune but I do know that Eddie Angel has told me that he prefers his Strat. — Ron (ToneBoy) The Mariners (1964 to Present) www.myspace.com/themarinersfirstwave Lonzo & Oscar (1999 to Present) www.lonzoandoscar.net www.myspace.com/lonzoandoscarcomedy Billy Henson & Summerstorm (2001 to Present) Top
Dan_Francisco Joined: Sep 21, 2007 Posts: 105 Las England.	Posted on Nov 28 2007 11:56 AM Its gonna have to be a lot of guitar for me to enjoy it more than my Burns or my Fenders, but it looks ace, which is why im getting it. I find a lot of the argument for 'against' on here is players comparing them to Jag's and other Fenders, which i dont expect it to compare to, but ive got my Fenders! Thanks guys anyway for the feedback, good or bad, it all helped I just have to appease my GAS somehow! ta! Dan. Now...all i have to do is get through tonight, then i can sit by the window all day tomorrow (again) for the courier not to turn up. Hopefully he'll wave as he goes past. Should i join a Blues band instead? — http://www.myspace.com/surfpunkdiscopanzer Top

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