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That was my thought too.

I’d like my old customised ‘75 Aria Les Paul (lawsuit era) back and my Yamaha SA2000. Both went to pay for other things and both were a mistake to let go. ‘Twas ever thus .

The problem here is that you're stuck with the YT replay speeds. Now that you've got the notes under your fingers, use a metronome or drum machine set just a bit faster than the 75% playback speed. Get that down and then go a little faster. It'll come, but you can't expect to make that 33%(ish) jump in speed in one go, at least not accurately. It's annoying, but 'twas ever thus.

A lot of us are also Basschatters

Because I was big fan of Robben Ford, I stopped using reverb and just went for a short delay (snapback, or thereabouts) because I read somewhere that he didn't use reverb as it could muddy things up too much. Also being a Brian Setzer fan, this all sounded to be what I wanted. I bought a Line6 DL4 and thoroughly happy with that. I've long since parted company with everything I had back then, as I was concentrating on playing bass. Fast forward to now and I'll still choose short delay over reverb (although both together can be OK, if used sparingly) and, to sate my echo needs, I bought a Behringer analog delay, works fine, albeit in a plastic case. All that said, if I were gigging regularly, I'd probably look at a Boss RE-2 as that would do everything I want, what with emulating the classic Space Echo (more Setzer influence).

Sounds like an earthing problem. An easy fix for someone who knows what they’re looking for. If you bought it from a shop, get them to sort it out. If from a private seller, just get a tech to look it over.

Zombie thread time . The Gretsch GAS welled up again to almost unbearable proportions, but I reined myself in, realising that I’m only playing to please myself at the moment and the Casino Coupé is a more than capable guitar. Since the OP, I have fitted new pickups, changed the knobs and made a couple of other aesthetic changes. However, just like the factory fitted Bigsbys on other guitars, with the same break angle over the bridge, tuning stability is questionable. In order to keep the GAS at bay and address this tuning shortcoming, I bought a drop in replacement, roller bridge. Why, oh why did I not do this at the get go? I can attack the Bigsby without fear of a discordant result on return to the resting position. The cost of this miraculous upgrade, less than £22, including delivery. Happy days!

Assuming the amp has reverb, either a drive or delay pedal.

It comes as standard with 9-42 strings (possibly Fender). I’d stick with that gauge (either Fender, Ernie Ball or D’Addario) until you find out if you like how that gauge feels, or if you’d like some heavier or lighter. As you’re just starting it’s about getting some mileage under you fingers.

Guy has played bass for Floyd since ‘87, which means he’s served longer than Waters. He was/is on tour with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets project (Floyd without Gilmour, doing Syd Barrett era material).

Ah, Chibsons. Plainly in breach of trademark, but seemingly out of reach of the US legal system.

Non reverse Firebirds are . Bo Diddley’s rectangular Gretsch is just plain daft. The Burns Bison isn’t great either.

The wonderful Guy Pratt.

It would’ve been 1st gen as I don’t remember a looper. The reverb was crazy good.

Tried one of the Yamahas, I thought it was amazing.

Gets the job done, but more interested in singing than playing (Gilmour played lots of bass on the albums).

Frank picks up an SG, the pig a black Strat with all maple neck…

Dave Hunter’s various books are always worth a look. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guitar-Effects-Pedals-Practical-Handbook/dp/1617131016

I had a 3 way one of those in my Tele. They are horrible, not only in working out the connections, but in general operation. I just replaced it with a decent, open design switch. If your friend is unwilling to spend a few quid on a decent selector, try some Google images for what wire goes where. Sorry, best I can do.

I haven’t lived in London for some time, so can’t help with a tutor.

As Kiwi says, if you’re going for a trad, bolt on Tele, any tech can put one together for you, in fact, you could do it yourself if you have any DIY skills and just have final set up done by a tech (fret levelling, etc), this is pretty much what I did with my Tele: Squier neck & tuners; bound body from a UK supplier; DiMarzio pickups with the voicing I was looking for (DiMarzio were brilliant with their recommendations); Hipshot bridge; various other spares I had laying around. Everyone who plays it is blown away by the playability and tone (I was very lucky with the Classic Vibe neck).