Originally Posted by: GaddyListen fella!! I was talking about MY ES-335, that got STOLEN from a gig (LONG story and reason I take the dog with me now!) and only put (not the 355) cos they are [U]DIFFERENT GUITARS[/U], but the numbers are SIMILAR (355-335-355-335) and I didn't want to confuse it with what you were talking about. I was NOT saying you were WRONG, or had written the number WRONG!

Before you jump down someones throat, do a little research.

And since when has it been my 'thing' to critique other peoples posts from months ago? If you mean I join in with the guys when they are having a laugh, then shoot me for it.

What [U]REALLY[/U] is your problem with me Sam? I'm the same as every other guy in here, a guitar lover. I never came riding in on anyhigh horse, nor do I 'critique' anyone knowingly. I do have a slightly off-the-wall style, but that's just me. You find me one post where I even as much as infer I'm any different to the rest of the guys, and I'll apologise. If I am ASKED, I will ANSWER. I get a better kick out of helping young guys and new guitarists, just like most of the veterans in here.
I've worked myself into the ground, since I was 16 years old in this business, and I'll still doing 4-6 gigs a week, simply because I've put in the time. When most kids of ten were on the fields kicking a ball in summer holidays, I was in my bedroom, making my fingers bleed. Work will NOT find YOU!

So if your problem with me is based upon the fact that I have made a TINY bit of ground in this business, and managed to feed my family, don't imagine for a minute that it is because I sit criticizing people. My childhood was a horror story all of its own, but I got out of there under my OWN steam. I had to cos the alternative didn't bear thinking about. If you think I'm blowing a gasket here, you're right!

If I were a young lad, and bumped into me, the last thing I'd want to do is heap disrespect on that guy. I'd think maybe I can actually learn something here. Like I did with older musicians when I was a kid - respect, learn, reap the rewards. Best thing I read all day, is Magic addressing Big Bob as 'Sir', and hoping he'll still love his guitar when older. RESPECT! And because of that, Magic will always have mine. It works all round you see!

By the way, Mr "oooooooo big difference" there IS a difference. Same as the ES-120 isn't like the ES-125 - THAT is why they have different model numbers, fittings, finishes, etc. I only highlighted the number cos those numbers...........Oh, why am I even bothering?

With an attitude like yours, there's no wonder you're stood in the shop drooling over decent guitars, rather than owning them!

DON'T EVEN BOTHER TO REPLY! :mad:

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