Some photos of the new Ephiphone

[Gary Blanchard]

And one of me playing Wein World's favorite instrument:

I am really pleased with the sound of this guitar. It has a very natural sound plugged in.

 

[mikesr1963]

heavy-metal-044

 

[Stratguy]

Either it looks really good on you Gary, or your general handsomeness and charisma gives that guitar a classic look.

 

[micwalt]

Get a haircut, hippie!
J/K--Nice guitar!

 

[Gary Blanchard]

Get a haircut, hippie!
J/K--Nice guitar!

A while back I was going to get it cut, and Carol talked me out of it. Now I don't want to get it cut, and I think she'd like me to cut it.

I guess I'll just let it grow for the time being, at least.

 

[mikesr1963]

A while back I was going to get it cut, and Carol talked me out of it. Now I don't want to get it cut, and I think she'd like me to cut it.

I guess I'll just let it grow for the time being, at least.

Getcha one of those Bob Marley type hats and stuff in that when she give any hints of cutting it.

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

Fits you to a T.

 

[Gary Blanchard]

Getcha one of those Bob Marley type hats and stuff in that when she give any hints of cutting it.

Nah, she'll hint, but would never take more drastic measures. There is one point in the growing out process when my hair curls up and drives me nuts; that was when she talked me ou of cutting it. Oddly, last time my hair was this long was 1969.

 

[jaxn slim]

Looks great on you.

 

[rhino]

which model is it?

 

[Gary Blanchard]

which model is it?

It's the AJ45 ME. Very nice guitar, and it has more than met my expectations. You can hear it on this film clip.


As you can tell, I lifted those still shots from this video.

 

[rhino]

It sounds good. A friend of mine has a masterbilt. He cut the headstock to make it look like a gibson because he's dumb.

 

[Gary Blanchard]

It sounds good. A friend of mine has a masterbilt. He cut the headstock to make it look like a gibson because he's dumb.

I was not able to here the amplified sound in the studio, so I had some concern about the sound. The last TV taping I did had way too much treble on the guitar. I was relieved to hear it sound so natural.

As to you friend, I found a site where people were complaining about the matte finish since the Gibson has a gloss finish. I was thinking, okay, spend $1600 more and get the Gibson, or STFU. :rolleyes:

This has that J45 look that suits me fine; I don't need an exact replica.

 

[rhino]

I'm not a fan of a gloss finish on an acoustic guitar.

 

[Gary Blanchard]

I'm not a fan of a gloss finish on an acoustic guitar.

I don't mind it, but I like this just as well with the matte finish.

 

[Stratguy]

The guitar sounds great in that video Gary. Given the overall performance, it's no wonder that you're getting more bookings.

 

[Gary Blanchard]

The guitar sounds great in that video Gary. Given the overall performance, it's no wonder that you're getting more bookings.

Thanks. I feel I have developed a lot as a performer. I may not have a "stage act", but the music is certainly there.

 

[Stratguy]

Maybe a little tap dance between the harmonica and the next verse?

 

[Gary Blanchard]

Maybe a little tap dance between the harmonica and the next verse?

Do a John Hartford?

I could take lessons from our own Brian Krashpad.

 

[Tig]

Gary, you're a loner, a rebel.