Your Top Ten "Dream Axes"

[MAX]

I know this sort of a thread has been done before but name (in no particular order) your "perfect" ten Guitars/basses if you could have whatever the fuck you wanted. The inclusion of all or any of your currently owned geetars 'tis welcome as well.

Here's a starter from me...

1) 1957 Surf Green Strat Reissue, with a stripped neck so I can dirty the fuck out of it. I dunno as to why I've yet to buy me one? It's been something I've wanted for many, many yeeyas...

http://www.intersalg.no/stores/intersalg/images/prodimages/large/311172-141313.jpg

2) 1972 Fender Telecaster Thinline. Natural finish, maple neck. I dunno why I dig this axe so much? I've never really been into Tele's but I played one about fifteen yeeyas ago and absoltely loved the sound. We played some old Rolling Stones tunes and this rig sounded so good and was extremely comfortable.

http://www.fender.com/products/prod_images/guitars/0137402321_md.jpg

3) A Gold Top Les Paul. They're not my favorites to play but I love the sound I've gotten out of them and if I get to have whatever I want anyway, this definitely makes my list. If I had it though, I'd remove the small pickguard cos my hands are big and with the way I rest my wrist while playing, I muff the strings. I also like the sound on them a bit better (don't ask me why?) when the pickup covers are removed on LP's. Seriously, these are stellar axes but I don't play enough (unless I win the lottery) to justify buying one. Their necks have always seemed a bit too "skinny" for me. Regardless, I'd love to own one in my dream collection.

http://elgitarrer.com/artiklar/artikel-img/godtop-57.jpg

4) A Kramer (or in my case, a replica) "5150" beater like EVH's. This one I can fortunately say I'll soon own cos I'm buyin' one this week. I'll let y'all know how it turns out and I'll post pics. 'Tis just a toy for dis old boy. lol Regardless, I'm stoked to get it. :cool:

The Real McCoy:

http://www.vintagekramer.com/rare/edsmoke.jpg

The Replica that I'm getting:

http://www.meanstreetguitars.com/Mean5150relic.gif

Pretty cool huh?

5) As long as I'm on an EVH kick, I always wanted an Ernie Ball Music Man as well. Couldn't afford one back in the day but I'd love to have a black one in my "dream" collection.

Dunno if this 'tis "black?" But hopefully y'all get said idea?

http://torstenseliger.de/4_Sale/Ernie_Ball_Music_Man_-_Edward_/Van_Halen_mehr_Bilder/VH01.jpg

There's my first five. For the next five, I'll post pics of my two axes that I've managed to keep over the yeeyas cos I love them so much. Plus, you poor bastids will have to read my testimoials about them. lol

Hopefully this will be a cool thread? It'll be great seein' what all of you either own or would like to have?

Late. :cool:

[kentuckyklira]

1. 1968 Fender Thinline Telecaster in shell pink, maple neck with factory Bigsby.

2.-5. Probably a wide assortment of Auerswalds.

6. ESP Kamikaze with razorback headstock.

7. First line of production Gibson Firebird VII.

8. 9. and 10. I´ll leave open for the dozens I´ve probably not thought about but would still love to have!

[MAX]

Here's another I'd like to have. Obviously y'all can tell that I love Strats. lol

6) A Candy Apple Green Eric Clapton Signature Model Strat. I remember tryin' out one when they first came out and really liking the "V" shape of the neck. I know it's specs are exactly that of "Blackie" which E.C. had to retire cos it was literally unplayable anymore. Anyway, since Claption had played "Blackie" for so many yeeyas, the neck was extremely worn. Great feel and I really liked the tone of thos Lace Sensor pickups that the old models used to have. I dunno if they still even make those pickups anymore or whether they were worth a damn? Regardless, they sure did have a nice, clean and crisp Strat sound. Especially in that out of phase position with the middle and bridge pickups.

Heeyas a pic of "Blackie"

http://frans.demeijer.com/muziek/images/Blackie.jpg

Heeyas a pic of the exact model I'd love to own.

http://www.stratcollector.com/images/invlarge3/Se908418case.gif

[diamondsgirl]

My Dream Max?


hmmmm....

that would be one wearing very little (if any) clothing.


Oh...you said Dream Ax...

my bad :o

[MAX]

Originally posted by diamondsgirl
My Dream Max?


hmmmm....

that would be one wearing very little (if any) clothing.


Oh...you said Dream Ax...

my bad :o

WOW!!! http://www.georgemichaelforums.com/images/smilies/wub.gif

Any requests?

http://www.georgemichaelforums.com/images/smilies/smserenade.gif

Oh boy...

Once again you've renedered me powerless but I like it... http://www.georgemichaelforums.com/images/smilies/11.gif

[Alex Mogilny]

'59 Gibson Les Paul re-issue.

[Hardrock69]

Fuck that. I want a '59 Les Paul Standard.

Dream Axes:

1. 1957 Gibson Flying V Prototype.

2. Fender Strat #1

3. New Alpine White Gibson Les Paul Custom with chrome hardware.

4. THE Jimi Hendrix Woodstock Strat.

5. THE Jimmy Page 1959 Les Paul Standard.

6. Another black Gibson Flying V with the 58-59 style body, and a rosewood fingerboard (aside from the one I already own).

7. I want more mid-80s neck-thru-body JB Player strat-type guitars.

8. Martin D-28 herringbone.

9. Fender P-bass.

10. Rickenbacker 4001 bass, black with chrome hardware.

[ELVIS]

Hmmm...

I pretty much have what I want...

Except for a Gibson Tony Iommi SG and a Fender Custom Shop Strat...

I consider my own works similar to a Custom Shop model, but I still dream about one...

I'm waiting to bid on an Epiphone Iommi SG, we'll see, but I want the Gibson...


:elvis:

[jhale667]

Since I build my own guitars, I too pretty much already have my dream guitars...but I wouldn't mind having one each of the EVH and Warren Demartini signature Charvels...and a '59 Les Paul...ala 'Pearly Gates'....:D

[ELVIS]

I won the Epi Iommi for $400 brand new...


:cool:

[Matt White]

Let's see...

1.) A Gary Moore model Gibson Les Paul....My favorite looking Les Paul....played one and Fucking LARVED it

http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/lespaul/images/garymoorecover.jpg

2.) A 72 Tele Special...like KEEFS!!!

THATS ROCK N ROLL

http://www.barki.de/images/guitars/72telecustom.jpg

3.) LES PAUL JR TV Model

So Fucking Kewl

http://godlee.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zatv02.jpg

4.) Ibanez Destroyer II Phil Collin model....

Yeah...I came up in the 80's...KEWL fucking guitar...

http://www.ibanez.ru/gear_el_guitar/vintage/v11.jpg

5.) A 60's Gibson HUmmingbird....It's gonna happen...

http://www.provide.net/~cfh/hmbird67.jpg

[DrMaddVibe]

A Gene Simmons Punisher bass.

A Gene Simmons Axe bass

A Gibson Blackbird.

A Gibson Thunderbird in Alpine White.

A Music Man Bongo bass.

[Big Fat Sammy]

Originally posted by MAX


Heeyas a pic of the exact model I'd love to own.

http://www.stratcollector.com/images/invlarge3/Se908418case.gif

Why that color?


I'll take one in any color other than that!

[mako_kimura]

Let's see here:
1. ESP George Lynch Sunburst Tiger
2. Ibanez Jem in desert sun yellow
3. Wayne Oz Fox Signature model
4. Dean Dimebag Razorback USA Rebel
5. Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster
6. Gibson Firebird
7. Jackson RR1
8. Charvel EVH Series black and yellow
9. Peavey Wolfgang
10. Peavey V-Type

All left-handed, of course

[MAX]

Originally posted by Big Fat Sammy
Why that color?


I'll take one in any color other than that!

Fender's stock Candy Apple Green 'tis gorgeous. Also, not very many playas have them. I dig Strats and would love havin' that E.C. model with that finish. :)

[Matt White]

Lets see...
6.)The New Eric Johson model Strat..in Inca Silver...KEWL:cool:


http://www.fender.com/products/prod_images/guitars/0117702801_xl.jpg

7.) A Gold Sparkle Tele...to go with my Buck Owens fixation.....

http://homepage3.nifty.com/coolaxe/94tlgold.jpg

8.) A 50's Explorer...to REALLY get that SOUTHERN ROCK tone down cold...

http://www.edromanguitars.com/avail/guitar/gibson/PICT0029.JPG

9.) :D I told you I was from the 80's...A ESP GEORGE LYNCH Kamikaze...BECUZ I SAID SO!!!:mad:

http://images.google.com/url?q=http://www.guitar.com.au/guitars/electric/esp/images/guitars/kami1.jpg

10.) A finally..a KENT SG COPY...My FIRST ELECTRIC GUITAR...DAMN!!! WHY DID I EVER LET HER GO?!?!

http://www.guitarshop.net/GuitarImages_g/kentsgfront1.jpg

[MAX]

Taeo,

I swear I've told you this before? My friend (with whom I've been jammin' with his band lately) owns a Buck Owens Signature Model Tele and it shreads!!! I love it!!!

Mega metallic glitter paint job with all gold plated hardware. It's beyond gawdy but cool. :cool:

Heeyas his geetar:

http://okjunc.junction.net/~krash/BuckOwensTele.gif

I'll borrow it so you and me can do an Army "duet" of "Streets of Bakersfield" deal? lol

[Matt White]

HA!

Brilliant Guitar 'Millian!

It's a deal!


Now...we just need to find somebody to play the accordian!!!

[Coyote]

Ibanez Destroyer II (Phil Collen signature)
'79 Flying V (á la Michael Schenker)
1978 Les Paul "Black Beauty"
RS Guitars Red Special (The Brian May-thing)
EVH's Kramer
'70s Fender Strat
'59 Esquire
Jackson Kelly

I left out two, 'cause I already got 'em:
Jackson Dinky
Tokai Les Paul Standard

[sagebrush]

If jackson would make this i would have it .

[jhale667]

Originally posted by sagebrush
If jackson would make this i would have it .

They WOULD, it would just take three years and cost $4,000.....:D

[sagebrush]

Originally posted by jhale667
They WOULD, it would just take three years and cost $4,000.....:D

I made one for under 300$ with a pawn shop squier tele and and a old beat to hell dk2 i got for 100$ at the same pawn shop . eaby gave me a new floyd for 79$ and wopow but its a cheap knock off from what i want .

[twonabomber]

hmmm...

Jeff Beck Strat
Keith Richards Tele Special
LP TV Junior
Hamer short scale "Blades" bass
another Hamer Steve Stevens I
Hamer Steve Stevens II
old Peavey Vandenberg (why not?)
EBMM EVH
Spector NS-4 bass
Roland G-707 synth guitar

if i could get 11, the last one would be a Kubicki Factor bass.

[mako_kimura]

Replace the Dean Razorback with a Peavey V-type (basically a 2000 Vandenberg)

[BrownSound1]

These are the real things...not a reissue. :D

'57 Les Paul Standard
'58 Les Paul Standard
'59 Les Paul Standard
'61 Les Paul Standard (Which became the SG)
Gibson EDS 1275
Any 50's Strat
Any 50's Tele
A Gretch Nashville
EVH's Destroyer
Taylor 914-CE...awesome acoustic
Gibson ES-335

Now, I know I didn't include any Fenders, other than the 50's Strat and Tele, but that doesn't mean I don't love 'em. All it means is I already got most of what I want in the way of Fenders. Couple of Strats, a Tele and an Esquire, an American Vintage P-Bass as well as a real '67 Jazz bass.

I've owned a couple of Les Pauls, but sold them over the years...needed the cash and quit playing in bands. I don't like Jacksons, or PRS, or any of those type of guitars. I'll stick with my Kramers for any "modern" type of things...and those are 20 years old. :D