Ngd & nad

[franzek]

Great stuff!! Two electric guitars and a proper amp
I now wonder how your next profile picture will look like - just kidding.

[Helen0609]

@JokuMuu

Say what, Andrea? Looks as if I have to give the idea of a “real” electric guitar Christmas present for myself a chance

Who knows…?

[Helen0609]

@roger_holland

Thank you for this encouragement…I will listen to the feminine side in me and try to make her happy

Every reason is a good reason to buy a guitar. I should have said: everyone simply needs a red guitar

[Lefteris]

@TheMadman_tobyjenner

NGDNAD !!

That’s a very strange tuning. I bet it sounds awesome!

[Lefteris]

They look so beautiful!
What wood is the Ibanez? It looks amazing!!!
If you don’t already, consider getting the footswitch for the amp too

[NicoleKKB]

@tRONd @roger_holland @SgtColon @brianlarsen @Helen0609 @jkahn @Lisa_S @JokuMuu @LievenDV @Jamolay

Thanks a lot to all of you .
I’m sure, I’ll have fun with them.
At the moment, I prefer the Ibanez over the Fender, as the latter has to be restrung. But first, I’ve to decide what string gauge I prefer. The Ibanez has 9 gauge strings. So maybe I’ll try 10 gauge strings for the Fender .

[Lefteris]

@Helen0609

A women simply needs a red guitar

I think I’ll be getting a red guitar anyhow!

[NicoleKKB]

@TheMadman_tobyjenner @Chazzo78 @artax_2 @TheOldGuy @ReneAsologuitar @alexisduprey @stitch @franzek @Will_E_Vander @Lefteris

So many kind words about my GAS attack .
Thanks a lot .
Although, I don’t think, you’ll see/hear them in action for the next time, as I have absolutely no clue how to record myself when playing electric . (Or will my smartphone be sufficient?)

@Will_E_Vander

You have probably already noticed it but I see the Squier has the strings tied the wrong way

Yes, you’re absolutely right. This confused me in the beginning. The former owner is a young women with many years of guitar experience, even playing in a band. So, you would suspect, she knows how to string a guitar . But as the strings are also very rusty, I have to restring the Squier anyway. Then, everything should be fine .

@Lefteris

What wood is the Ibanez?

To be honest, I don’t know. My son in law (who is a carpenter) tried to figure it out. But it seems to be a type of wood he has no experience with. So, the Ibanez will keep her secret .

@Lefteris

consider getting the footswitch for the amp too

Yes, definitely. I’ve already searched for one, and will order it when I’m back from my holiday .

[Lefteris]

@NicoleKKB

So, the Ibanez will keep her secret .

It doesn’t matter. It looks very good and if it sounds good, that’s all it matters!

[Metalbrain]

Congratulations @NicoleKKB , I hope you enjoy your new toys!

Regarding the type of wood of that Ibanez, I guess it’d be easier if we knew the model, which for Ibanez guitars is sometimes found in the back of the headstock (but I’m not sure if that’s also true for 80’s models).

Checking the Blazer series, I think it might be a BL70 , and in that case the wood would be Mahogany.

[NicoleKKB]

Hi Jaime,
wow, I haven’t known that something like an Ibanez Wiki exists .
And yes, I think you’re right, my guitar really looks like the BL70 with mahagony body.
Thanks so much for doing the research . I’m really happy that my baby has got a name now .

[Jenndye429]

Congrats and happy NGD @NicoleKKB Welcome to the world of electric! I hope you have tons of fun with them!

[DarrellW]

Ooo Nicole, who’s been lucky then?
Happy NGD x2
Happy NAD.
That Ibanez is a very nice guitar, I had one of those in the mid 1980’s I got it because it was made in Japan and they were very well made plus had decent hardware and electrics. Look after it well, it’s worth keeping!
Have fun with them but don’t get distracted from your learning path by “playing “ with the new goodies It’s very easy, yep been there done that got the badge!

[NicoleKKB]

Hi Darrell,
Oh yes, it seems the Ibanez is a little treasure. I’ll definitely take care of it.

@DarrellW

Have fun with them but don’t get distracted from your learning path by “playing “ with the new goodies

To be honest, I haven’t had the time yet to just ‘play’ with them. I use them (in particular the Ibanez) for working on a particular song, which I should be able to play on 25th June. I’ve signed up for a kind of crazy thing (I’m not going to reveal any details yet ).
But afterwards, I can’t guarantee anything .

[NicoleKKB]

Hi Jen, thanks for your kind words. I’ll definitely have fun with them .

[amandaw57]

Hi Nicole,

Wow now I know why Red! like buses wait ages then two come along .
All the best for your NGD look forward to hearing you playing enjoy .
A

[NicoleKKB]

Hello Amanda,
oh yes, this red guitar was a ‘must have’ for me . And as soon as it has the new strings on, I will know, whether it sounds as beautifully as it looks like .

[DaveTC59]

@NicoleKKB

So, the Ibanez will keep her secret

Maybe not. The 1980’s Blazer series, body’s were made of Ash or Mahogany. Necks (one piece) rock maple.

Ibanez have a link to all there old brochures. You can look up your model here:

Ibanez CATALOGS | SUPPORT | Ibanez guitars

[amandaw57]

Hi Nicole,

Sounds like a good plane what gage strings will you put on them ?
Sure they will be fine just might need to get setup enjoy

A

[NicoleKKB]

Yes Dave, you’re right - it’s a blazer model with a mahagony body. And as @Metalbrain researched, it seems to be a BL70.
So, my secret baby has got a name now .
Thanks for the link to the old brochures . I’ll have a Look, what I can find about my guitar .