WHY do I do this to myself! Why! Why! Why!

Guest · 2006-05-29T18:39:11Z

Well, I wasn't going to go to Guitar Center for their sale today but I just couldn't resist. I figured everything I could afford would be sold out by the time I got there. I arrived at 8:30am and it really wasn't that crowded. I figured the sales could have been that good...I went in and of course was greeted by the hostest...turned and the first guitar I see is this Ibanez AK85-DVS Hollowbody...it was violin sunburst in color. It had a clearence tag on it but I was reluctant to look at the price...$199! Well I figured it was a B-Stock or something was wrong with it. Plus I figured it played terribly! It was set up PERFECT and sounded SWEET without even plugging it in! I plugged it into a Fender Frontman because I didn't want anyone to hear how crappy I played! One of the managers was playing a few feet away. Tis thing played AMAZING! The manager asked me what I thought I said I was just amazed. I asked if I could put it aside while I walked around. Of course he asked if I would be interested in a case or bag. I asked about the bag and he said they were nice but a hollowbody should be in a hard case. I agree with him on that. He showed me a TKL case with fur lining that retailed for $89. But he said the sale offered 10% off the case. I walked around a bit trying to talk myself out of buying it. I couldn't! I was there a few weeks back and saw a Fender F212 amp used for $149 and I passed on it! Not this time..I bought it and the case! After taxes it came to $300 even! The guitar normally retails for $400 so I think I did OK. I guess they weren't going to carry the Violin finish anymore or Ibanez was going to stop making that color. One thing though I am having difficulties getting the protective paper out from unter the bridge...I can't figure out why it's even there! Any ideas? (see the 2nd picture).Besides a tele I have wanted a hollowbody or a semihollowbody for blues style...now I have one! However, I don't know why I do this to myself! I think I need GA (Guitars Anonymous)! My 12 string will be in Tuesday...WHY WHY WHY WHY!Of course I have pictures! 8) :? 8) :?

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TwistedLefty

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10/06/2006 11:09 am

LOL finally got rid of that guy? that's good news congrats,

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DERECOLA

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11/06/2006 1:18 am

I belive George Benson playes one of the Ibanez Artcores.

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bourgeoisbabe

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17/06/2006 5:24 pm

Congrats Mike.....you can RELAX.....your behavior is perfectly normal. But then again I'm crazy.

Life pushes hard. Push back.

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