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kulich



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 12:05 am    Post subject: tough times for Gibson Reply with quote
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I've also heard the people are having their instruments confiscated at the border (between Canada and the States) because of their use of banned substances like abalone, ivory and rare woods ... even if the instrument is elderly and was made before controls existed.

The result - musicians who work both sides of the line use cheap gear.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very Happy Jesus, i own a couple of gibsons, an 89 Les Paul standard ( previously owned by T.Clarkin of Magnum ) and a 2000 335, natural walnut finish, which Frank had trouble putting down when he came to my house lol. Don't think i'll be taking them anywhere in the near future Pete. Shocked Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Gaz, know bugger all about guitars but....Tony Clarkin, what a great guy, got pissed a few times with him, Bob, Wally etc about 30 years ago Wink Cool

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very Happy Still go and see Magnum now and again Stew, very few original members left now tho mate. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:22 pm    Post subject: Magnum Reply with quote
didnt one of the guys in Magnum play a Gordy Redshift at one point ? Question
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