Just a quick one here…while she’s away…Here’s a photo of Randy Bachman of The Guess Who holding my, well what once was mine, super rare double cutaway Silvertone. This guy is a serious collector and knows his shit. That’s why I’m without this fine and very rare guitar. Thanks to Bann and Randy!!! ROCK ON!!!…and if you ever wanna sell that thing you better call me first!
…and another thing! Last night my silly band played at Godmother’s here in Pedro. What a thrill and scary thing it was to have Glenn Cornick of Jethro Tull sit in with us! We played, or should I say, tried to play, New Day Yesterday. What a great song that is! I must say Scott did a great job of getting that together at the last minute. I, on the other hand, was just a little too happy at that point. Then Cliff Wagner gets up and blows everyone away with a couple of songs. This is the kind of show that makes life feel alive. A pile of great folks having a night out. Thanks to everyone for coming down and also to David Pratt for letting me borrow his drum throne…NOW, I gotta get to work. I love you!
Okay…Thanks to all who came out and had a blast at the Gears show. It was really amazing and guess what? They said they want to do it again! Hooray for San Pedro! This month I’m blowin’ out the stock I have of AXL Badwater guitars. These babies have EMG Pickups and a very cool array of finish options. Once they’re gone that’s it! Only $129.00!!! And I’ll throw in free Fender Chord Book…there’s enough chords in this book to keep you busy for a hunded years!!! This month’s Pin-Up is the young and Rockin’ Guitar Safari Super Spokesmodel, Arielle in younger days. She’s probably about 15 years old when this shot was taken and playin’ the heck out of a 1936 National Duolian…what could be better than that?
As always, I do repairs ($30.00 per hr.) and set-ups ($45.00 per w/strings…that’s half the price of the other Local Yokels!) on all kinds of guitars and tube amp repair…get rid of that solid state, made to break, diposable junk and buy a real amp before there aren’t any left! Line 6 my ass! Why buy an amp that is trying so hard to sound like a real live tube powered amp? Guitar Center is like the Bush Administration selling you down the river with that crap. When it takes a dump…just throw it away! Because it costs more to fix it than to buy a new one. That’s just great! …and another thing, I have a friend named Cliff Wagner. He has a band called Old Number 7 and all you good folks need to get out of your little box and check this guy out. He’s got several records/Cds out and is a powerhouse when live. Good Time Bluegrass with a twist. He just finished making a SLASHER MOVIE SOUNDTRACK fer chrissakes! More on that to follow as details arrive to the Guitar Safari News Center. What else? Happy Birthday to Mahatma Gandhi!!!! Born October 2nd (Assassinated on January 30th, 1948) We really miss you! Oh yeah, make sure you take a bath after reading this because your hair kind of stinks.
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Okay. I’m gonna play it straight and tell you that you had better get your lazy “punk” diaper butts on down to Harold’s Place on September 26th and check out one of the best original Los Angeles Punk bands and get your lame, brand name Social Distortion brain tamed and edified by how great these guys are. THE GEARS…yeah, THE FUCKING GEARS are going to play in San Pedro. Riding high on the crest of the re-release of their crazy cool “Rockin’ At Ground Zero” record/cd, they’ve given us the honor of playing in the humble confines of the only bar in town that matters…well, I still gotta give some cred to Godmother’s, but they ain’t got no Punk Rock. If you don’t live anywhere near San Pedro I feel very sorry for you this time. Rounding out this Trainwreck, will be the incredible (for a multitude of reasons, good and bad) Seatbelt & The Pecking Order and the reconstituted Pedro band The Longhorns. This is a night that should not be missed. Be sure to tip Deb the bartender and of all things, DON’T BE AFRAID TO POGO! This shit is FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Extra! Extra! This just in! Mike Watt + The Missingsecondmen will also be opening this show for THE URINALS! I had a feeling that this was going to happen! It’ll be a quick half hour set blasting it out with Pete and Raul. Get there early!
Welcome to the wonderful world of AUGUST! I’ve put together a show on August 15th at Harold’s Place on Pacific Avenue here in town. The seminal Los Angeles Punk Band…The Urinals…aka 100 Flowers (remember the Minutemen’s cover song Ack Ack Ack?) will headline the show and blow your little heads off! If you were born in the ’80’s, and you probably were, then you missed it! Well now’s your chance to get a dose of what put Los Angeles on the map. Those were the days…Germs, Nervous Gender, Minutemen, Peer Group, The Bags, The Alleycats, I.U.D. …there were no rules, no formulas. This was and still is the stuff of great invention. This notorious band, The Urinals are wonderful and very dear friends of mine. This is a show that’s not to be missed! You might think you’re Punk Rock but then there are those who know what it is and where it comes from. So jump on this tip! Travel back, back to before you were born. It’ll be just fine. http://www.myspace.com/chairsofperception
Along on the bill is the Freak Folk Punk Collective Harbinger…Black Sparrow Press…straight from Pedro! Watch out for Danny on lead bucket and the right and left handed mirror image of brothers Chris and Adam banging away on their guitars respectively. Songs of drunken bliss, sober torment and love in the toilet reign as staples in their set. Shown is Adam and Danny, sadly sans Chris but I liked this photo. Come on down and see Chris in person! I hope they’ll be selling their new CD at the show. It’s beautiful and features an amazing artwork poster by Danny. Get it! http://www.myspace.com/blacksparrowpress
Last but not at all least is a band that’s been through a few incarnations led by local heart-throb, recent graduate and guitar slinging genius, Giovanni Boskovich and his new band …Black Warhol…This guy can write a pop song that will ring in your head for days. This show is free, and as always, presented by Guitar Safari. Again, Another Fine S.L.U.T. Production (Support Local Unsigned Talent) . The video below highlights the Pope Of Pop, Giovanni, with one of his very best songs. Usually he can be found wearing his Greek Captain’s hat scored at the soon to be defunkt Pedro Stalwart, Union War Surplus Store over here on 6th Street (okay! 63 years in the making, and demise…what the hell do you want? How about 63 more years?) Thanks to Cheerful Al!…Sorry to see you go! Many thanks for all the 501 jeans and camouflage g-strings over the years! More information for the show as it rears it’s ugly head.
Howdy! I’ve been so busy selling a pile of guitars for a friend who inherited over 30 from a dearly departed collector. Check my eBay auctions for more to come! Do a search for bigmilk…that’s me! Okay, so the Crazy Danelectros are in stock and everyone is flipping out about the look and feel of the new series. C’mon down and take a test drive!
I had the privilege of recording a song for the new Reactionaries tribute record. The Reactionaries pre-date the amazing, San Pedro’s own, MINUTEMEN. I played the drums with Mike Watt on bass and Jack Brewer (from Saccharine Trust) on vocals. Kevin Carle played guitar. It was very hot and sweaty but just about the most fun I’ve ever had. The song we played is “1979” and is also the title of the record. Basically the project consists of ten songs culled from a practice tape and names were drawn from a hat to see who would be playing on each song…how lucky can one man be? Me?!?!!? Not on your life usually, but this time I scored!
I sold about six Republic Resolians last month. This is the most popular item I’ve had, ever. New ones are arriving all the time so get your name on the list…these only last a day or two every time I get one in stock.
Now the good news! The August Issue of Los Angeles Magazine just gave my humble shop huge props for being the place to be. Check it out. Page 47! Yeah! Thanks to those great folks for recognizing how much hard work goes into having a business and highlighting my efforts.
Remember! My Set-Up charge is half of what the other clowns are charging…and I do a good job! $45.00 for new strings and a neck adjustment, fret polishing with the intonation set…what a deal! Bring me your tired, your hungry, your huddled guitar masses…and I’ll do something with it to make your life better. In closing I would happily welcome you to feast your eyes on Guitar Safari’s Official Spokesmodel Arielle in the latest series of eye popping photos featuring a 1957 Salmon Pink Gibson Lap Steel and a 1952 Gibson ES-295…WOW! Evil and lovely all in one package! You can look but don’t touch!
DANELECTRO–MANIA!!!
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Pre-order any of these models now.
Guitar Safari is very proud to present this classic line of fine instruments. I know it might be a bit premature, but I couldn’t wait to tell you folks about these. They’ll arrive sometime around March ’09. I’ve already placed the order for one each of the six string models but let me know if you’re dying to get your hands on a killer bass or baritone and I’ll get that added to the order.
All of these fine guitars will be priced at only $399.oo… BUT… all pre-orders will be eligible for an additional 10% off! That’s a $39.90 discount for all of you Rocket Scientists in the house. Gimme a call 310-547-9355.
…and have a totally boss Summer!
Well, well, well…look who just showed up on my doorstep.
This is the latest offering of Repblic Resonators. These are simply great guitars and are priced from $399 and $629 including the form fit case. Slide on in and check these out! Great for slide or fingerstyle playing…set up and ready to go.
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CHEERS!
NEWS UPDATE! Two Republics sold this last Saturday!!! One is to be used for soundtrack work for a Television Special!!! How cool is that?
Thanks to Jeff for making the trip down and also to MR.? (it’s a secret!) for picking up a way sweet reso-uke!!!
Thanks to all who came by and made the holidays such a great time.
We sold a pile of guitars and met a whole lot of new friends.
Totally sold out of all Republic Resonators, but all new stock is arriving today! These are the hot ticket and won’t last long. Check the New Gear Page for models. I made a special buy on a couple models that will be discounted right from the get go. One is a Single Cone with a one-of-a-kind paint job! Matte Finish with Exploding Palm Tree Design…this will not be seen again! I have the latest Ukulele designs as well. Please call for best available price.
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Remember we do repairs on any kind of junk and set-ups at a better price than anyone around. Only $45.00 on most electrics including strings…all of you Floyd Rose guys and gals better get your wallets out, those are a bit more because they can be a nightmare. Repairs on TUBE AMPS too are never a problem. We carry all of the tubes you need to make that baby scream. Come on in for a quote.
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Just a quick one here…while she’s away…Here’s a photo of Randy Bachman of The Guess Who holding my, well what once was mine, super rare double cutaway Silvertone. This guy is a serious collector and knows his shit. That’s why I’m without this fine and very rare guitar. Thanks to Bann and Randy!!! ROCK ON!!!…and if you ever wanna sell that thing you better call me first!
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