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It’s a Westbury, but I can’t tell you what model. EDIT: I found a Facebook owners club and a quick look through that reveals that this is a Series 200 (W206). Probably Japanese made at the Matsumoko factory. Link to the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/58952112896?locale=en_GB

Despite being associated with LPs and SGs at the time, Pete Townshend used a hollowbody Gretsch on Who’s Next. Eric Johnson, using a Strat pretty much exclusively in his career (although he’s also been using an SG recently) actually recorded Cliffs of Dover, probably his most iconic tune, on a 335. Still sounds like EJ.

It was inevitable, reread part two…

Be careful going for narrower spacing, as that may compromise the alignment with the bridge pickup. Why are you thinking of swapping out the original one?

I can’t remember what preamp I was using but it was a Marshall, although not the nice valve driven one you have there (maybe a Valvestate). I definitely had a Marshall 2x12 cab and a Digitech RP10 in front of it all.

The JMP1 was a rack staple back in the day. I had one, but can’t remember much about it.

That’s a fantastic birthday present! Just finished rereading that a couple of days ago, you’re in for a treat.

That’s pretty.

That’s mojo right there, I’d leave it. YMMV.

This is frustrating, I’ve tried Chrome and still nowt.

I’m not a massive fan, I have a live DVD of theirs, but I’ve never seen them in the flesh (as a band). I sort of grew up with them around. I learnt A Hard Way To Live for my band as a teenager and Micky Jones played venues local to me at the time (South London). I can’t remember why I bought Deke’s Rhinos, but it’s one of my favourite reads and I recommend it to anyone, not just musicians; he was a very talented writer.

Depends on what you like. The HSS is probably a bit more versatile IMO, as you can achieve a more raunchy tone from the humbucker as opposed to the thinner sounding, bridge single coil on a traditional Strat. However, the in between tone of position 2 (bridge and middle) is compromised.

Inspired by this thread, I have started re-reading Rhinos and it’s still good this time around too.

I’m feeling really hard done by, I want to help but this all I see

I believe it’s been out of print for quite a while and the current costs are high because of the scarcity. However, it is available in a Kindle version for £6.

One of the funniest books I’ve ever read. If you can find a copy at a reasonable price, get it. Same goes for Maybe I Should’ve Stayed In Bed.

There's nothing like a lesson or tip from somebody actually physically there with you.

I can't play the videos, they appear to have no content for me.

A mere young lad! Happy cake day, Sir.

New one on me, so I'm can't help you here; sorry.