bunnyhop en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:32:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2904729 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:45:09 +0000 iDave 2904729@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I bought a £120 fender 10 years ago and it sounds superb. Set up the action right, decent strings, wouldn't want to change it now, though not as wonderful as the Lowden I sold as a student to buy a bloody road bike....... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2904583 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:51:38 +0000 Biscuit Powered 2904583@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'm selling a Washburn D10 boxed and immaculate as new (used a couple of times, never 'played' as such) together with a Warwick Rockbag and automatic tuner if anyone is interested <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2900011 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:47:44 +0000 oddjob 2900011@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I payed about £130 for a used Morgan (Norwegian, but I am in Scandinavia anyway) guitar. It is a little beaten up, but it sounds really nice and feels right to me, I think that is what matters most, as above, it's like a bike - you have to get on with each other <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2899944 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:30:51 +0000 tadeuszkrieger 2899944@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>"As in mountain bikes there is a price that you have to pay before you get a decent product that does the job"</p> <p>"Realistically, most guitars at the price range you recommend aren't worth it.. "</p> <p>Sorry, but that's complete and utter cobblers, There's plenty of good(for the money anyway)beginner's guitars around at that sort of price, just get somebody who plays to go with you and make sure you dont buy a dog. Other than that, if you like it, buy it.play it, smile. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2899564 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:24:48 +0000 eemy 2899564@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Yamaha as well. Got one for my 40th. Only being trying to play for a little few weeks, but it is blinking sore on the fingers. If you're like me, you'll need songs to practice on, rather then chords.</p> <p>Folsom Prison Blues (look up myguitarsage on youtube) and Secret Agent Man are what I'm trying. I'm loving it. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2899538 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:17:16 +0000 mactheknife 2899538@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>jhw - i recently started learning. I went into a local shop and told the young lad that i had absolutely no clue and what could he recommend. I came out half an hour later with a Walden. So far i absolutely love it. </p> <p>try justinguitar.com for learning with, the site was recommended to me on here and im loving it.</p> <p>Good luck fella <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2899516 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:10:59 +0000 cynic-al 2899516@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I got a SH F310 on ebay for £67 posted, it's mint, sounds good enough for me to learn on and sell on when I give up. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-2899477 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:02:57 +0000 jimmy1 2899477@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've bought one at Adertons <a href="http://www.andertons.co.uk">Guitar shop</a>, its quality is not bad and i like prices there. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2497687 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:29:29 +0000 lowey 2497687@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Or just park at Satterthwaite and cycle up top the VC.</p> <p>The added bonus being the Eagles Head in Satterthwaite do a fine selection of real ales and food. </p> <p>Personally I'm not struck on the new cafe at Grizedale. Like CyB its too commercial and overpriced. The girls who ran the old place used to make a wonderful tomato and herb soup! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2497672 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:25:45 +0000 Harry_the_Spider 2497672@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Another vote for Grizedale. </p> <p>£6 for parking is good value when you consider the extent of the facilities available IMHO. The purple waymarked route is ideal for a reasonable beginner's trundle. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2497611 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:07:26 +0000 lowey 2497611@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>You could try the fire road routes round Grizedale... they are waymarked and on the west side you have the opportunity to jump on some sections of the NFT.</p> <p>Winster is nice too....</p> <p><a href="http://www.bogtrotters.org/route/showrouteframe2.php?route=285" rel="nofollow">http://www.bogtrotters.org/route/showrouteframe2.php?route=285</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2497557 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:49:37 +0000 binners 2497557@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Thanks very much folks. Claife Heights certainly seems popular. I'll decide on the day according to traffic/packedness/amount oif red socks</p> <p>Thanks again </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2495411 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:02:09 +0000 woodchip46 2495411@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've remembered another easy going but good ride. Starts in Kendal.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mountain-bike-cumbria.co.uk/trails.php?id=gamblesmirelane" rel="nofollow">http://www.mountain-bike-cumbria.co.uk/trails.php?id=gamblesmirelane</a></p> <p>Should be great around now as the hedgerows shouldn't be overgrown yet, also this dry period will make it good. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2495360 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:39:13 +0000 crazy-legs 2495360@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Hopefully crazylegs will be a long shortly. He took us on a great ride last year ending up down Grasmere into Ambleside.</p> <p>Crazylegs where are you? </blockquote></p> <p>Hello!<br /> Yes, I took Bunnyhop, NBT and a couple of others out from near Ambleside. We parked <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=336532&amp;y=505855&amp;z=120&amp;sv=336532,505855&amp;st=4&amp;ar=y&amp;mapp=map.srf&amp;searchp=ids.srf&amp;dn=799&amp;ax=336532&amp;ay=505855&amp;lm=0">HERE</a>, it's a very small (and free) car park but you need to get there EARLY or it'll be rammed. And park somewhere you can get out of easily, selfish tossers will sometimes block you in.</p> <p>Route went S down the road then turn R and up a steep tarmac climb, it turns to access road over Ivy Crag and drops to Loughrigg Tarn. Through Skelwith Bridge, up the long road climb past the Drunken Duck then Iron Keld, Arnside, Oxen Fell, Hodge Close Quarry, Little Langdale, Elterwater, High Close and finish on Loughrigg Terrace, it brings you out where you parked.</p> <p>There's a million variations on that route, it's great in all weathers, it can be as technical/fast/hardcore as you want but it's great for beginners cos you're never too high, never too far from civilisation, never short of a bail-out option.</p> <p>Only problem is it's proximity to Ambleside and Loughrigg Terrace gets rammed with walkers. Either aim to finish as near dark as possible or do it VERY early. It's a stunning descent, one of those ones that is easy for beginners at pootle pace but (if you properly rag it) very technical as well. Unfortunately, it's difficult to rag it when it's full of walkers... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2495342 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:32:15 +0000 GaVgAs 2495342@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Any of the Bridleways south of Staveley are generally quiet with great views, exellent for an easy day,Theres some cracking trails around Winster, and its very dry up here at the moment..Wilfs in Stavely for cream teas.. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2495306 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:17:58 +0000 woodchip46 2495306@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Another +1 for claife heights. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2495179 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:05:10 +0000 ampthill 2495179@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>+1 Claife heights</p> <p>But start in say Bowness. Ride to chain ferry. Ride over/round Claife height. Road to Ambelside then ferry to Bowness</p> <p>Lots of views and ground covered. Not so much pedalling </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494994 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:50:34 +0000 geoffj 2494994@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Claife Heights +1. Depending on where you are staying, you could get the train to Windermere and then ride down to the ferry, do the loop and back into Windermere for some nosh. Booths cafe in Windermere do nice and affordable cream teas. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494985 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:46:44 +0000 Bunnyhop 2494985@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Having knowledge of both the riding skills of both binners and bagpuss, I think Kentmere is a bit too challenging <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> Although some bits around Stavely would be good for Debs.</p> <p>Hopefully crazylegs will be a long shortly. He took us on a great ride last year ending up down Grasmere into Ambleside.</p> <p>Crazylegs where are you? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494803 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:57:27 +0000 bagpuss72 2494803@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>*kicks curb* I'm not coming then.... *sulks* <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cry.gif" title=":cry:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494692 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:35:13 +0000 Junkyard 2494692@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Nan Bield You will save on some cream teas for certain <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494662 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:26:01 +0000 Stopadoodledoo 2494662@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Claife Heights is nice enough for the less experienced although parking in Bowness may be a challenge. Start with the ferry across the lake, ride along the lake shore, up to Base Camp and then down to Sawrey and onwards to the ferry. </p> <p>You also don't have to drive along the A591 to get there - the Crook Road (B5284) leads to the ferry. Obviously there are bars and cafe's galore in Bowness but it'll be rammo with tourists. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494606 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:14:31 +0000 trailofdestruction 2494606@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Grizedale is good, but it's now £6 a day to park in the FC car parks. **** that.</p> <p>Currently deciding on a route to take out a groups of noobs, and I'll probably take them out round Kentmere. Reasons.</p> <p>1. There's not that many walkers/tourists round there, so less chance of a clash in the busy period.</p> <p>2. There are hills, but nothing very technical, so they feel they will have really acheived something and had a good time, without feeling like you've dragged them through hell for the last few hours.</p> <p>3. Lots of lovely views, and you can start and finish in Stavely with access to a bike shop, a cafe and a brewery.</p> <p>Job done.</p> <p>oh, and 4. It'll be lovely and dry after all this sunny weather, rather than a bog fest. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494595 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:07:59 +0000 binners 2494595@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Cream tea? CREAM TEA??!! BLOODY CREAM TEA!!!!! Have you seen the price of a cream teas?!! And in the lakes at Easter. I'm having palputaions just thinking about it</p> <p>You can have the bloody Chardonnay and Cheesy Quavers that you usually have and be bloody grateful. Cream teas indeed? Pffft </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494553 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:57:44 +0000 bagpuss72 2494553@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Must have pub at the end and Binners WILL be driving <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Oh and cream teas I need a cream tea....</p> <p><img src="http://www.annaraccoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cream-tea.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494552 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:57:01 +0000 sefton 2494552@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>grizdale way? plenty of fireroads if you need to bail </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-a-fairly-leisurely-lake-district-ride#post-2494537 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:52:59 +0000 binners 2494537@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Oh wise and knowledgeable ones</p> <p>We're off up to the lakes next week. Staying not far out of Kendal.<br /> As my good lady is a newbee to this riding bikes lark, I'm looking for something to... ahem.... ease here in gently. So to speak</p> <p>So no mahoosive climbs or mental downhills. I'm thinking about ten miles ish distance-wise. The more scenic, the better. Oh... and off the beaten track. I'm sure the lakes will be rammed in the usual hotspots next week. anything spring to mind?...</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1951741 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:06:47 +0000 jeffl 1951741@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Got a yamaha something or other for the wife from Rocking Rooster. I like it, she likes it. All gravy baby. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1951655 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:44:17 +0000 Grapefruit 1951655@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>£125 for a solid top? Certainly not to be ignored. I believe the original question was 'where' can such good cheap guitars be found - I live near London so would normally go to Hanks in denmark St. as first port of call - they've always been pretty sound with me. Macari's seem ok too. As for online (and great for Brum, Newcastle and Scotland) guitarguitar.com have a wide selection. For south coust try guitar junction (good website too). They seem to know their stuff an stock good stuff for all budgets - same for cranes in Cardiff by the castle. </p> <p>As for second hand - always worth a shot but try before you buy, the. Go get a set up. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1951364 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:17:11 +0000 CountZero 1951364@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Anyway, this is just my opinion and is based partly on my experience of buying a guitar which cost about £120 when I first started which I hated playing - always wished I'd bought something decent right from the start...<br /> </blockquote><br /> Just because you made a mistake and bought the wrong guitar doesn't mean you should force your opinion on someone else who can't afford something swanky. There are good guitars out there in the £100-150 range, but you have to go and try them, 'cos every instrument is different, even from the same maker. Just a change of strings can turn an instrument from a finger cramping nightmare to a light, enjoyable experience. I have a Sigma, which I bought many years ago for £100, which is a Martin designed far-East made Dreadnought. A friend bought his stepdaughter a Seagull some years ago, again for £100. A Canadian make, you can't get one now for less than £4-500. Look online for music forum reviews, get hold of some guitar mags and look at reviews for instruments in your price bracket and make a note of names and models then find dealers and try them out. I'm no musician, but I have quite a few friends who are, and I've played (not very well) some lovely instruments. Taylor guitars I really like, and Martin, but I tried a Gibson Hummingbird and hated it, it was loud, but so damn difficult to fret because of the string weight and the height of the strings. That was a £1500 guitar, and just not nice to play, for me at any rate, which is why you must try as wide a range as possible. Don't, whatever you do, discount second-hand either, many, many musicians buy and play second-hand guitars.<br /> [edit] just done a very quick google search for 'quality cheap acoustic guitars', and found Skylark Guitars, in particular this one:<br /> <a href="http://www.skylarkguitars.com/skylark-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-2158-0.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skylarkguitars.com/skylark-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-2158-0.html</a><br /> Solid Spruce top, £125. That has got to be worth checking out. A solid top matures and mellows as it ages, the tone generally getting a bit deeper and fuller.[/edit] </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1951233 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:26:03 +0000 flipiddy 1951233@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>If you're looking online, the imuso bunch are really helpful and they do some really good deals on guitars and musical instruments<br /> <a href="http://www.imuso.co.uk/Acoustic-Guitars">Acoustic Guitars</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1951191 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:09:34 +0000 plumber 1951191@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'd just say pick a budget and spend that. I would have no problem spending £500 on a 'beginners' guitar.</p> <p>As mentioned abve you have to spend an amount of cash before you get to something that just works. Certainly guitars seem a lot better at lower cost these days.</p> <p>I'm all for Takmine myself, not bad quality generally and I prefer the more middling tone rather than something 'tingy' like a taylor</p> <p>Plum </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1951151 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:57:39 +0000 Grapefruit 1951151@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>+1 for the Larrivee. I'm a lefty so have got used to having to spend more than most to get a good sound (and looks - they do matter a bit). My D03 is still my favourite. So comfortable to play and the tone just inspires you to play more and more. </p> <p>If you're just starting out (are right handed) and are deciding whether you'll take to it in the long run, there is a huge range of guitars to choose from. A good retailer can make the difference in terms of buying experience, free set up and after sales care (where are you based?). People differ on what they prefer. At the cheaper end of the spectrum I'd suggest looking at Tanglewood, Norman, Simon &amp; Patrick, Art &amp; Lutherie. If you can spend a bit more the options really open up. If you've got an experienced friend with you, that's great - just try not to let their own prejudices steer you too much. Your ears know what they like - trust them!</p> <p>What I would say though is - if at all possible - go for a solid top as that's where the majority of the tone is generated. You will get a much more rewarding and open sound. Laminate back and sides are no problem in the £200-300 range. If you can go up a bit higher then you'll start seeing some all-solid bodies and much more choice. Most of all - enjoy your shopping! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1950974 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:52:54 +0000 Gordy 1950974@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I think you used to have to spend a bit (£500-ish) to get something decent but some of the £200-300 guitars these days are not half bad.</p> <p>You probably will end up replacing a cheap guitar if you really get into playing but who gives a toss - it's only a few hundred quid. Upgrade to a second-hand Larrivee or something when you're ready for it.</p> <p>PS - thomthumb has a good point there. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1950948 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:44:43 +0000 thomthumb 1950948@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>at the cheap end of the market there is a lot more variability between the different guitars of the same model. so try a few. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1950915 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:34:59 +0000 BigButSlimmerBloke 1950915@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ibanez V70 is around £70 and works fine. Had mine for years and it still plays all 3 chords as well I as I need them to be played.<br /> Good enough to learn on, cheap enough to bin a year or two down the line if you decide that you want/need something better. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1950859 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:19:11 +0000 hitman 1950859@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Hitman we'll have to agree to disagree I'm afraid. The idea that you have to spend £500 to get a decent guitar is laughable especially if you're a beginer </blockquote></p> <p>no problem <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1950682 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:31:28 +0000 nickc 1950682@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hitman we'll have to agree to disagree I'm afraid. The idea that you have to spend £500 to get a decent guitar is laughable especially if you're a beginer </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1950641 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:20:42 +0000 Admiralable 1950641@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I got a nice Tanglewood for £90 from route 66 in Stoke </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-a-cheap-decent-acoustic-guitar#post-1950458 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:26:15 +0000 hitman 1950458@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>"gimme any guitar, I'll make it sound line me"</p> <p>Keith Richards<br /> </blockquote></p> <p>Illustrates a point of misunderstanding on behalf of most people. Often the old acoustic blues players are highlighted as great musicians who used to play on battered old guitars. However, this wasn't through choice but necessity. When many of the old blues players were re-discovered late in their career and began to receive some money, the first thing that most if not all of them did was to buy high end guitars. Like wise Richards plays a mix of fender and gibson guitars which are hardly budget models, despite joking that :"give me five minutes and I'll make 'em all sound the same."</p> <p>Review of the recording king guitars:<br /> <a href="http://www.performing-musician.com/pm/jan08/articles/recordingking.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.performing-musician.com/pm/jan08/articles/recordingking.htm</a> </p>