This is the most bizarre thread I think I've ever read on a message board. The ability to intertwine politics and personal attacks is truly remarkable.

Congratulations all!

On the painted guitar.... What kind of guitar are we talking about? Acoustic or Electric. Solid body or hollow? Natural finish, painted, or some kind of stain? New or old? My first thought is VERY fine steel wool (0000 grade or finer) and add LOTS of rubbing. In a circular motion! If it's a solid bo...

Elbrek? What does that mean?

If any of you want to be helpful, I'll take recommendations for a cheap tube amp that's under 50 watts and sounds decent. (Under $300) ---- A solid tube amp in the $300 range is the Fender Super 60 . It's a member of the dreaded "Red Knob era" fender amps. (However, not all of them actual...

I've purchased several ugly guitars stripped & refinished them. Unless you are a collector I wouldn't think twice about the finish.

One of the most influential recordings of all time. Changed the entire focus of southern music scene from Skynard to Athens GA.

I just ran across this page shopping for a new neck. It has the exact measurements for stock fender-style replacement necks. Might help.

http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/nec ... ction=faq2

[quote="sunset_gun"]No experience with Mighty Mite, but I have a neck made by [url=http://www.usacustomguitars.com/]USA Custom Guitars[/url]. It's a company started by former Warmoth employees. They make a superb replacement, but may be more than you want to spend. You can, on occasion, fi...

If you like BBQ Ribs and Live Blues check out Fat Matt's rib shack. I beleive this is either in Buckhead or very close by. I've been a few times. It's a good place to kill some time when you're stuck in ATL on business.

http://fatmattsribshack.com/

I have a cheap strat (that I happen to like) with a really squirrelly neck. Anyone have experience with some of the lower end replacement necks on the market? I've seen many Mighty Mite necks around but just wondering if I'll end up with another equally crappy neck. Not looking to drop $300+ on real...