NGD the Chili way. '07 Faded V

[Sapient]

Thanks buddy.

For those who didn't see it at the " fellow V users" thread, here is a shot from the seller's house.

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Nice, Chili. I'm not normally into V guitars but that one one is extra cool. The minimal and vintage look to it is what does it. Again, beautiful!

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Nice, Chili. I'm not normally into V guitars but that one one is extra cool. The minimal and vintage look to it is what does it. Again, beautiful!

Thanks Sapient. I began my guitar fandom from the guitars my heroes played. Page, Townshend, Perry, Whitford, Frampton all played LP's. My first guitar was my circa '79 Black LP with T top pups. However, the first guitar I tried in a music store was an Ash 3 bolt Strat. My first guitar I took lessons on was a 70's Yamaha with action so high that I gave up lessons till getting the LP.

Over the 45 + years of enjoying Rock music, I became enamored with LP, Strat, Tele, SG, Gretsch, Byrdland, ESxxx, Explorer, Hamer, Kramer, ESP, Jackson and yes V players.

So, naturally after owning versions of many on my list, a V earned it's place on my list of ones I wanted to play as well. Reality is here x2 for me in my Jackson RR3 and my Faded Gib. The V story continues for me.

 

[ibmorjamn]

@jtcnj, the neck is medium. Not slim, not fat, I would say kinda D shape. I can sure put my contour gauge to it and compare to my GIB LP and Faded SG which as I said elsewhere are virtually the same contour where I measured them at 1st and 12th frets.

Thanks, I have some DeOxit on hand, I am pretty sure that Smitty would back me up, Bournes pots are amazingly free and easy to move. I have never had any trouble with pot Strats as far as hitting and knocking the volume one like you and EsGee ( Adrian)

For you and or almost any of our guys who DON'T have a Faded V like from the early 2000's like BastardDon, Headache, fitz, ME, THESE cherry V's are sick. Also, Mitch has a White V that is likely as killer as our red ones are. I already know that every video I have seen him playing it gave me V gas. Thanks to Mitch, Bdon and all you guys for pushing the plunger on the syringe. Don't tell anyone, but I will likely be adding a few more like Mitch has to choose from. He already knows about a certain Strat type guitar that is currently available near me that I want to go look at too. HINT HINT

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Looks like Adrian Smith’s? I would definitely own that !

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

Big congrats Mark
The V fits like a glove doesn’t it ?

And any body else on the fence about a V
just take the plunge, you will not regret it.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Big congrats Mark
The V fits like a glove doesn’t it ?

And any body else on the fence about a V
just take the plunge, you will not regret it.

Sits nice on my guitar stand too, or on my side with me in my big comfy playing chair, and especially using a strap. Mine balances perfectly while standing too.

 

[syscokid]

Congrats on your new guitar, Mark… . And yeah, V’s are pretty cool. You better sharpen up your Michael Schenker licks for us!

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Congrats on your new guitar, Mark… . And yeah, V’s are pretty cool. You better sharpen up your Michael Schenker licks for us!

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Ramo told me to go out and play some Judas Priest, I agreed.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

Sits nice on my guitar stand too, or on my side with me in my big comfy playing chair, and especially using a strap. Mine balances perfectly while standing too.

Albert King (so kindly) taught me how to hold a flying V.
Ever since then, every time I see one, I think of him and his guitar lesson.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

This was my first and most favorite song from JP when I was a kid. Imagine my surprise when I learned it was originally a Fleetwood Mac tune from Peter Green days.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Albert King (so kindly) taught me how to hold a flying V.
Ever since then, every time I see one, I think of him and his guitar lesson.

HAHA Ampmad, I didn't learn of Albert until one day in my late 30's early 40's.
A painter on one job I was in had him on his radio/ cd player. I instantly knew where Stevie Ray got his licks.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Looks like your V in that video there Chilli.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

HAHA Ampmad, I didn't learn of Albert until one day in my late 30's early 40's.
A painter on one job I was in had him on his radio/ cd player. I instantly knew where Stevie Ray got his licks.

Gibson heavy gauge strings, with a wound G string.
"To get the proper Blues Tone." His exact words.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Looks like your V in that video there Chilli.

Considering mine is an '07 and KK's was being played in '82, I have a feeling it was Pre '82 and maybe an actual 60's one.
I can't see a medallion or not.

 

[SG John]

Happy New Flying V Day, Mark!



Try some Deoxit on the pots. It has a lubricant. If that doesn't free them up some, try one drop of 3in1 oil on each pot. One of my old teachers swore by the stuff.

 

[ibmorjamn]

This was my first and most favorite song from JP when I was a kid. Imagine my surprise when I learned it was originally a Fleetwood Mac tune from Peter Green days.

Not a hard song to play, they trade leads in the middle section. I used to give it a go with limited results. Reminds me of our good friend inspector 20, may he R.I.P.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

That guitar is beauty.
Vs to me have always been the epitome of a rock guitar. Look at any cartoons, tv shows etc with a rock band and often you see a V. So glad I finally got one!
It appears one often leads to more...

 

[ibmorjamn]

That guitar is beauty.
Vs to me have always been the epitome of a rock guitar. Look at any cartoons, tv shows etc with a rock band and often you see a V. So glad I finally got one!
It appears one often leads to more...

It does indeed. I am such a fan of RR I want a concord.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

That guitar is beauty.
Vs to me have always been the epitome of a rock guitar. Look at any cartoons, tv shows etc with a rock band and often you see a V. So glad I finally got one!
It appears one often leads to more...

I'm glad you got yours too, Geoff

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Happy New Flying V Day, Mark!



Try some Deoxit on the pots. It has a lubricant. If that doesn't free them up some, try one drop of 3in1 oil on each pot. One of my old teachers swore by the stuff.

Thank you brother SG John, I will hopefully be using it a ton and falling in love with it the same way the famous guys who preferred V's did, and our brethren here ( we know who you guys are)

It already feels like a comfy pair of work pants to me, but sounds way better.

 

[Clockworkmike]

Nice v!