We don't see the pink paisley stuff that often. This Fender Japan MIJ pair, is NOS from 1989 in "unplayed" condition. The Florida based seller also adds that this combo was acquired from a collector who kept them "in storage". Hard cases are included. The seller is a 100% rated dealer with other inventory listed.

It's curious how the Strat is a 3 bolt neck, but not the Tele. So even though a set, they're not based on the same era. The Strat's headstock is also fat, obviously a 70's period RI.

Only being sold as a set. Why break up a good thing-- right.

Seller: fullersoundcompany1

Current Item ID# 220516327323


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NOT Marc Russo>>

Like many guitar geeks, my music collection consists mainly of guitar oriented substances. But occasionally I depart to stuff with no guitar, which actually exists-- swear to God it does!

Right now, I'm listening to the Yellowjackets 1987 release Four Corners. The player below features the cut Mile High:



Interestingly enough, the Yellowjackets were originally assembled by guitarist Robben Ford as his band way back in the pre-Blue Line days. Ford played on a few tracks on earlier Jackets albums. Their bass player Jimmy Haslip currently also plays in Ford's new group with Michael Landau. Lesser known is that Haslip played in a band with Tommy Bolin waaaaay back when, too far to think about.

Although sometimes associated with Smooth Jazz & New Age, the Yellowjackets are a band that continues to grow and set themselves apart from the Kenny G, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz smoothie machine fuzak. Remember that the above sample clip is from '87. Nowadays, some of those smoothies are still trying to tap into what the Jackets were doing then. They'll take a tune like Mile High and get several tunes out of it by vamping off from little sections.

Today's Yellowjackets sound completely different than the Four Corners material, and smoothie head Rippingtons fans don't comprehend it. That's why they have the Rippingtons. Couldn't keep up with the Jackets. Sometimes that type of music is better with no guitar at all, and that's where the Jackets shine. Before Spyro Gyra had guitar, they were a fun departure. Later they added really cheesy rack processed guitar stuff. Rippingtons guitarist Russ Freeman is much better on my ears on acoustic than thru his over processed signal chain.

I blame Lukather for this. Those contempo jazz cats heard what Luke was doing with Toto, and basically tried to cop his chain in order to fit guitar into contempo jazz. Rit and Carlton, although a bit more real, haven't escaped this cheese factor. Robben Ford has done well avoiding it though, thanks to an ear for Blues, tubes and his trusty Dumble amps.

The only cat that has his cake and eats it too is Pat Metheny, who is able to create on so many levels that his audiences range from smoothies to hard core fuzies, and all points in between. If you don't believe me, check out the demographics at an Allan Holdsworth show compared to a Metheny gig. Two completely different players, but both are badasses technically. And if you ever hear anyone copping Metheny, just put on some Metheny and the faux dribble rinses away instantly. Mike Stern is the only wide receiver qualified to catch passes from Pat Metheny.

But we were talkin' about NON-GUITAR music. Sometimes it's tough to stay on the subject.

What do you listen to when you wanna get away from guitar for awhile???

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NOT Marc Russo>>

Like many guitar geeks, my music collection consists mainly of guitar oriented substances. But occasionally I depart to stuff with no guitar, which actually exists– swear to God it does!

Right now, I’m listening to the Yellowjackets 1987 release Four Corners. The player below features the cut Mile High:

Interestingly enough, the Yellowjackets were originally assembled by guitarist Robben Ford as his band way back in the pre-Blue Line days. Ford played on a few tracks on earlier Jackets albums. Their bass player Jimmy Haslip currently also plays in Ford’s new group with Michael Landau. Lesser known is that Haslip played in a band with Tommy Bolin waaaaay back when, too far to think about.

Although sometimes associated with Smooth Jazz & New Age, the Yellowjackets are a band that continues to grow and set themselves apart from the Kenny G, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz smoothie machine fuzak. Remember that the above sample clip is from ‘87. Nowadays, some of those smoothies are still trying to tap into what the Jackets were doing then. They’ll take a tune like Mile High and get several tunes out of it by vamping off from little sections.

Today’s Yellowjackets sound completely different than the Four Corners material, and smoothie head Rippingtons fans don’t comprehend it. That’s why they have the Rippingtons. Couldn’t keep up with the Jackets. Sometimes that type of music is better with no guitar at all, and that’s where the Jackets shine. Before Spyro Gyra had guitar, they were a fun departure. Later they added really cheesy rack processed guitar stuff. Rippingtons guitarist Russ Freeman is much better on my ears on acoustic than thru his over processed signal chain.

I blame Lukather for this. Those contempo jazz cats heard what Luke was doing with Toto, and basically tried to cop his chain in order to fit guitar into contempo jazz. Rit and Carlton, although a bit more real, haven’t escaped this cheese factor. Robben Ford has done well avoiding it though, thanks to an ear for Blues, tubes and his trusty Dumble amps.

The only cat that has his cake and eats it too is Pat Metheny, who is able to create on so many levels that his audiences range from smoothies to hard core fuzies, and all points in between. If you don’t believe me, check out the demographics at an Allan Holdsworth show compared to a Metheny gig. Two completely different players, but both are badasses technically. And if you ever hear anyone copping Metheny, just put on some Metheny and the faux dribble rinses away instantly. Mike Stern is the only wide receiver qualified to catch passes from Pat Metheny.

But we were talkin’ about NON-GUITAR music. Sometimes it’s tough to stay on the subject.

What do you listen to when you wanna get away from guitar for awhile???

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1957 was a hella long time ago! Friggin' Eisenhower was the US president!

The listing format for this tweed Twin should be the standard for how it oughta be done. We get a nice vital statistics overview with specs, history and maintenance, followed by LOTS of photos. They dissect it extensively too.

Basically, the main cab has had a re-tweed, handle & AC cord replacement, the speakers have been re-coned, and although of course the electrolytics have been replaced-- some original caps have even been saved aside for historical, sentimental and anal reasons. No mention about the old tweed though. Maybe they boiled it down in a big brew vat for some magic mojo ale concoction... I know that's what I'd do. Probably rich in antioxidants or something-- male enhancement, etc. Eat one of those capacitors and chase it with a Tweed Draft IPA and you turn into Freddy King till midnite-- then back into your old pumpkin self.

Now that's good demo video material!

Seller: Warpdrive Music aka Cream City Music
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Current ID# 370341658078

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World's biggest Frank Marino fan, Wild Willy Parsons just added this clip to his Youtube channel yesterday. Parsons, an established comedian in his own right, has been managing Marino's online stuff for years. This video is from Oakland Coliseum's Day on the Green- July 21, 1979.

Frank Marino has always preferred the feel of SG's over Strats. I think they're pretty heavily modded out though-- not your daddy's SG. I used to get pretty modded out studying Mahogany Rush album covers. It might have helped me later as a parent with the "Where's Waldo" stuff though. Oh sure.

Anyone have a favorite Mahogany Rush tune? My favorite was always "SOLO!"-- which isn't actually the name of any M.R. song, but you get the idea. Click Here and go to 02:30 to find Waldo. Ya might even see God.

www.mahoganyrush.com

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