NGD!!!!!

[bluesypicky]

Following protocol, here is the official NGD announcement: My 1966 Starfire IV has arrived after yet another careful and professional shipping from Treem Corp Ltd. 8)
I was very pleased and impressed with the all original overall condition.
I was very please and even more impressed by the monster tone output by these mini humbies.... they range from a warm vintage growl to a typical HB1 bite, absolutely awesome.
It is going to need a set up and either a neck adjustment or a fret dressing as there is some buzzing high up on the neck, particularly obvious on bends. And I happen to know just the guy to show it to! :wink:
Here are a few pics of the ol' lady.....

Here she is, saying hi to her much younger step sister from Nashville:

Thanks for everything Tristanito! :mrgreen:

 

[die Bullen]

Congratulations, Bluespicky! I really like that burst! Get 'er set up and rockin!

dB

 

[killdeer43]

Congrats Pascal.
It couldn't have gone to a better picker.

Try to enjoy yourself, :wink:
Joe

 

[bluesypicky]

Thanks DB and Joe, it got even better since the post creation: No more buzz!!! I noticed there was almost no action at all on the high E, B and G strings, so I just gave it some. All it took is a little lift of the bridge on the treble side, thanks to the adjusting screw et voila!
I've been playing it non stop until now, it sounds so good I could cry. How's that for enjoying myself hmm? :lol:
I LOVE IT!!!!! (Yes I'm getting a bit hysterical now, let me go lie down)

 

[southernGuild]

:wink: Great stuff! Looks beautuful too. Congrats bluesy!!!

 

[Default]

Shame I didn't have any time to stop in in person - that looks luscious!

 

[Walter Broes]

Very nice, congratulations!

 

[krysh]

congrats, pascal.

 

[taabru45]

I LOVE IT!!!!! (Yes I'm getting a bit hysterical now, let me go lie down)[/quote]

I enjoy playing while I'm lying down too.... :lol: 8) Its a beauty all right.....Steffan

 

[Thunderface]

BP, that is one outstanding sunburst Starfire! I absolutely cannot wait for its introduction to the world on Youtube. I keep trying to type words to describe it and can't. Wonderfully wonderful was attempted, but seemed both clunky and underemphasized at the same time. All I can say is, "WOW!"

And I'll second that shutout to Tristan for all the great work he's been doing lately. A lot of fantastic instruments have been landing in appreciative hands thanks to Treem, including a pair for Treem himself. There's been a lot of this kind of reaction lately from anyone who has directly or indirectly benefitted from Treem's work or inspiration on others who do Treem-like work.

 

[dapmdave]

Booty-full! That thing oozes mojo.

How would you compare & contrast the smaller '60s humbuckers to original HB1's?

Dave

 

[Treem]

De nada Bromigos!

I'm happy to know that you LOVE IT!!! Now, what TF said, It's YOUTube time!

Cheerios! :mrgreen:

 

[twocorgis]

Another Hoboken beauty with perfect mojo (like my SF1 bass). Congratulations Pascal, and strong work Treem! 8)

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Woo-Hoo!

 

[bluesypicky]

Thanks for the congrats all!
Dave, the mini HB1's are every bit as great as the big ones, with a delicious "bluesy-jazzy" twist, they have a great sensitivity and a changing voice depending on how hard you play, definitely the best for finger style play IMO.
Steve: Did CJ really let her rip? :lol:
Glad you enjoyed our neck of the woods!

 

[Default]

Steve: Did CJ really let her rip? :lol:
Glad you enjoyed our neck of the woods!

Oh God! The fingertapping, the lightning arpeggios, the tasteful blasts of feedback?
I cried myself to sleep in the Hampton Inn. :evil:

 

[bluesypicky]

....bet the old Gibby was smoking even more than John! :lol:

 

[yawningzakk]

Félicitation, Pascal!

 

[bluesypicky]

Merci Yawnin.... Patience paid off! Big time. 8)

 

[capnjuan]

....bet the old Gibby was smoking even more than John! :lol:

So funny I forgot to laugh :evil: ............ :lol:

It's true, the Gibson are both way-back machines. None of that '80s big-hair / tight-pants stuff :mrgreen: