Haha, awwwh, thank you!!

Well, I payed $795 for the actual guitar. But, yes. The case was an additional $150, and the gigbag was $60.
Mind you, the cases aren't being made anymore, because Burns stopped manufacturing the guitars when Bri took over the supervision of the production himself. He did so to further improve the quality of the guitars, which I think was really awesome of him.
I got all of these brand spankin' new from eBay(from the same person in the same transaction)--I'm not even going to take the scratchplate plastic guards off the guitar until it starts to bubble and peel off by itself.

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

Oh, man, you're so lucky to have had a music shop where you could've tested one out!! I just needed to take a leap of faith and buy it. The only evidence of how great of a guitar that it is is from the amazing reviews and all of the tons of videos that I've watched and the soundbytes that I've heard.

And, God, the 24 inch scale is SO easy to play!!!! Doing bends on that thing is simply amazing, and even for me, who has some issues with bending!!
My guitar instructor kept on telling me that I'd probably have some issues with the transition from a 25 inch scale to a 24 inch scale, but I always said, "Eh, I'll adjust." and shrugged it off. And, hey!! I didn't even need to adjust!!!! It was like the neck was made exactly for my hands!!!! And the neck is just so comfortable, it's just a joy to hold and play.

The weight of it is heavier than a Strat or a Tele, but still lighter than a Les Paul. For me, it's just the right weight.

Haha, I know!! I was down to the Honey Sunburst and the 3-Tone Sunburst, but since I've always LOVED 3-tone sunbursts, it was a no-brainer.

Psh, no, really? Where'd you ever get the idea that I'm happy with the guitar?....

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

But we're still waiting for pictures of your actual guitar, Khashoggi. You have to play by the rules, young lady...

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I really like all them "Aster" guitars. You know, like the Stratoc, Telec and Jazzm.

Ahaha, thank you!! Yes, "a while back" doesn't even begin to describe how long it had been before I got enough money to buy the guitar and case!! I'm just so thankful that it's finally over! Now I can sit back, relax, strum my new, glorious axe, and think of ways to save up for a new amp. Preferably a VOX AC30.

Oi, it'll take a while, but, sure, I'll take a crack at it!! Playing recorded tracks backwards--yeah, I've totally got the skills for that.
I've already got "Long Away" down pat, and I love playing it. It's just so beautiful, and the lyrics are just lovely. Bri really knows how to write good songs.

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

Yessss, Father....

(I promise I'll snap a few pics later on this week when I have the time. Then hopefully my camera cord will be cooperative.... )

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

AHA!!!!

Like I promised, here're some pics of the actual guitar--enjoy!!!! :D:D:D






















24th Fret Action


1st Fret Action



Hope you guys enjoyed the pictures!!!!

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

Sweet looking axe. Mike

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

Haha, you don't have to tell me!! I've been practically drooling over this thing every day!!

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

Wow, that is even nicer than the stock photo!

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I really like all them "Aster" guitars. You know, like the Stratoc, Telec and Jazzm.

I know, isn't it?? I was absolutely delighted of how the pics turned out! Now they look all nice and artsy-fartsy....

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

Record of 58 emoticons by my count from you, Kash.

H=NG/(Ts/Td)^2

Happiness is a new guitar divided by the quotient of time spent playing and the desired time for playing squared.


-The Screamin' J

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CURRENT RIG:
2008 Squier bullet stratocaster modified with Rumpelstiltskin pickups -> Dunlop GCB-95 Original Crybaby -> Fender Vibro Champ XD

"Could you take the stain from this pair of pants, and put in on this pair of pants?"

XD
HAHAHAHA!!!!
My friends ALWAYS count the number of smileys that I use--I tend to over-use them....

But no equation was ever truer!!!!
That's one math problem I'd be HAPPY to figure out!

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"If it's planned, it's boring." - Freddie Mercury

Khashoggi, I notice on another thread that you're mulling over names for the new guitar. It seems to me there is only one possible name:

Sweet Lady

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I really like all them "Aster" guitars. You know, like the Stratoc, Telec and Jazzm.