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by Calxplorer
Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: DCustoms
Replies: 3
Views: 619

DCustoms

Anyone know of these builders, or used/bought from them prior?

http://dcustomguitar.com/custom-shop-pu ... ic-guitar/#
by Calxplorer
Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Slaughter Gig Cancelled
Replies: 0
Views: 2223

Slaughter Gig Cancelled

Where to start man? Fuck this particular venue! I took the opportunity to catch a gig being played by none other than Slaughter with Great White headlining. First off, I got tix last minute as I wasn't sure if the current line up of each group would be worth seeing. Tix were 40 bucks which is highwa...
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 13, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Headstock Question
Replies: 4
Views: 2799

Headstock Question

Reverse or standard on a Jackson with locking nut? Looking for opinions and suggestions, open to all points of view just want solid feedback on look, tone and quality of the reverse models. Very concerned with the tone being affected and the tension of the strings being altered, regardless of lockin...
by Calxplorer
Wed May 31, 2017 6:47 am
Forum: For Sale/Trade
Topic: Silver/Black VV Jackson
Replies: 2
Views: 3448

Silver/Black VV Jackson

This just popped up. First legit one I've ever seen for sale.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/192197327887
by Calxplorer
Mon May 22, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Finally...I wish
Replies: 7
Views: 2990

Finally...I wish

Dude, I know this slide is nothing special or out there. But at this point, it is very much so to me. It was killer finding someone to print the original. Here's the a photo of my print, hoping it will look rad framed. Enjoy peeps
by Calxplorer
Wed May 17, 2017 1:43 pm
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Carvin X100B
Replies: 9
Views: 5131

Re: Carvin X100B

Does it have as much gain as you want? Honestly, it's hard to tell. I'm still messing with the EQ adjustments. The cleans are just on another level, super bright and plenty of pop and I was using a Fender prior so that says a lot. It has the gain you just gotta get to where it's not lost in the bot...
by Calxplorer
Tue May 16, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Carvin X100B
Replies: 9
Views: 5131

Re: Carvin X100B

Genebaby wrote: Sat May 13, 2017 8:29 am Cool, how does it sound?
Still getting acquainted with it. Sounds nice and thick just the mids are a bit high for me.
by Calxplorer
Fri May 12, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Carvin X100B
Replies: 9
Views: 5131

Carvin X100B

My search for one of these bad boyz came to end....wanted the grey carpet series from the early 90s with hot rod tuners and boost. Although I can't say I'm displeased with this one given this was built just before those. This particular model is from 88' and it came with the original channel pedal. ...
by Calxplorer
Fri May 12, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Random Slide
Replies: 14
Views: 3345

Re: Random Slide

AnkhWarrior wrote: Thu May 11, 2017 9:47 pm Oooooh nice one :) never seen this this one before! Thank you.
He sure picked a different type of color combo that day lol
Yeah, would have been cool to see them look more street like GNR back in the day.
by Calxplorer
Fri May 12, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Random Slide
Replies: 14
Views: 3345

Re: Random Slide

tukoztukoz wrote: Fri May 12, 2017 12:21 am Nice! Was it from the first Invasion recording sessions?
I'm hoping it is. The handwriting on the slide dates it as 86'.
by Calxplorer
Fri May 12, 2017 6:02 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Random Slide
Replies: 14
Views: 3345

Re: Random Slide

Nice, that is a new one for me. Interesting mix of equipment. The Carvin X100 does it for me. I figured Marshalls were his go to on the first record along with possibly Laney gear given to him for studio work. I recently just acquired an all original X100B built in 88' with the matching footswitch....
by Calxplorer
Thu May 11, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Random Slide
Replies: 14
Views: 3345

Random Slide

Recently came across this slide. It is a kodachrome slide that I need to have printed. Not to familiar in this field, but considering it's the original processesd slide with the handwritten dates. I have to assume I'm the only one in possession of this print. Hoping the print is decent size to frame.
by Calxplorer
Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Swedish Interview
Replies: 2
Views: 678

Swedish Interview

Am I wrong or did Vinnie swipe that jacket from Dana from back in the Invasion daze on that interview? I swear Dana was wearing that leopard jacket during their hosting of Heavy Metal music half hour on MTV back in 86'.... I keep tripping on that every time I see that interview come up.
by Calxplorer
Wed Dec 07, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Happy 60th
Replies: 3
Views: 883

Re: Happy 60th

Savage
by Calxplorer
Sun Nov 27, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: BBQ beer
Replies: 14
Views: 3408

Re: BBQ beer

No going wrong with the Banquet.....light or the og
by Calxplorer
Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: It's that Time Of Year.....
Replies: 6
Views: 2193

It's that Time Of Year.....

Hallows Eve Approaches
by Calxplorer
Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Favorite VV Album?
Replies: 13
Views: 1675

Re: Favorite VV Album?

The Invasion invaded on that debut. Though the unmixed ASG would have been close had they released it with the harmonies and solos, such a heavy thick bottom how it's supposed to sound.

"THIS IS NOT A TOUR, THIS IS AN INVASION"

F***** want that tour shirt........
by Calxplorer
Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: Bootlegs/Demos
Topic: I'll See You In My Dreams
Replies: 10
Views: 4227

Re: I'll See You In My Dreams

Between that and I wanna love you, those are rad takes
by Calxplorer
Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Reunited!
Replies: 26
Views: 3590

Re: Reunited!

Rad!
by Calxplorer
Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Vinnie Melting Faces!
Replies: 5
Views: 2152

Vinnie Melting Faces!

Ha! 8)
by Calxplorer
Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Hallo All
Replies: 10
Views: 1040

Re: Hallo All

Welcome back I guess, don't mind me I'm still getting used to this being nice thing haha 8)
by Calxplorer
Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: News
Topic: 30
Replies: 10
Views: 1438

Re: 30

Def stoked on discovering this album and the V man in general.
by Calxplorer
Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"
Replies: 7
Views: 2356

Re: Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"

NashCoywolf14 wrote:It just gets better and better! :D
You must have a LOT of patience tho. That must take a LONG time to do!
Twas a very long and at some points frustrating process. Playin it makes it worth it!!
by Calxplorer
Sat Jul 30, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"
Replies: 7
Views: 2356

Re: Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"

Calxplorer wrote:Progress photos
by Calxplorer
Sat Jul 30, 2016 6:25 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"
Replies: 7
Views: 2356

Re: Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"

Progress photos
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Sweet Finds
Replies: 15
Views: 1362

Re: Sweet Finds

In '89 KISS weren't doing much before Hot In The Shade which is why Paul did his first little solo tour. My bad I meant the Invasion? Like maybe in 87' before recording ASG and possibly before or after their tour with Maiden? Just some random clips I've seen of what looks to be that era, cause Dude...
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"
Replies: 7
Views: 2356

Dean ZX Project "Frankenstein Explorer"

I've been wanting to rebuild my Dean ZX for somtime, I decided to metal flake the whole body a dark ruby red, as well as the headstock. The metal flake didn't take as well as I hoped on the wood originally, but after multiple coats and a lot sanding it finally took and started to come through. I tha...
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Sweet Finds
Replies: 15
Views: 1362

Re: Sweet Finds

It's a common trick. KISS show pics of themselves on the Asylum world tour, that went nowhere outside the US and Canada. I have the Smashes, Thrashes t-shirt which says "Live Tour '89" on the back and there was not even a tour for that album, though it was fairly successful for them at the time som...
by Calxplorer
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Sweet Finds
Replies: 15
Views: 1362

Re: Sweet Finds

I would wear it to any cool gig you went to, to show allegiance. I've worn VVI t-shirts to KISS shows here in Australia and while on the KISS Kruise as well, ha ha. I love wearing it, just wish I had an extra in better shape to rock on the daily. That's boss, did you get any nasty remarks sent your...
by Calxplorer
Sun Jul 24, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Sweet Finds
Replies: 15
Views: 1362

Re: Sweet Finds

So they are your items now? Cool stuff, that's all I was wondering, if they were just pictures on the internet, or if you were acquiring them. I bought the VHS back in the day, along with Bruce's Hot Licks tape, it's a good thing to have in the collection. The shirt is killer, but I guess there's n...
by Calxplorer
Sun Jul 24, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Sweet Finds
Replies: 15
Views: 1362

Re: Sweet Finds

Did you get these, or find them online? The video came from a record store that was slammed with bootlegs dvds n vhs tapes. I was hyped just to find it let alone the condition. It's a legit find my man... The shirt I will admit came from a lady online, who claims to have bought it on their tour. No...
by Calxplorer
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Sweet Finds
Replies: 15
Views: 1362

Sweet Finds

Wicked stoked off some recent come ups. Not sure if this is a proper place to post this stuff, but I figured it's whatever.

Nothin too rare or out there, but I figured you guys would appreciate these finds too :)
by Calxplorer
Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Ectasy n' ASG
Replies: 5
Views: 1310

Re: Ectasy n' ASG

I can respect all the different moods . I prefer Vinnie with no boundaries. That's exactly why I love the unmixed album! It's the album homeboy intended to put out. Raw tones, heart melting melodies, with hooks n harmonies that could compete with Pyromania. Chrysalis bottled him up to keep the wiza...
by Calxplorer
Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:17 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Ectasy n' ASG
Replies: 5
Views: 1310

Re: Ectasy n' ASG

I love the solo as well, has the same feel through that whole album with Love Kills, Time Of Year Etc. I can appreciate the tame sensibilities, but the unmixed versions have all the bridges as well as a lot of the backing tracks on those takes. They def had the momentum to get big n tour heavy, he w...
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Ectasy n' ASG
Replies: 5
Views: 1310

Ectasy n' ASG

You gotta admit, if you strip that track of its vocals you gotta a really guitar heavy song. The unmixed version is the one, his tone on that version is how that album should have turned out along with the rest of ASG. The album version is like stripped down to where you only hear Dana's bass as the...
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Strum and Fleischman Make Up
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Strum and Fleischman Make Up

Good stuff, I read something about that show with Vince Neil, wasn't it at some casino in Vegas???

No Crue, No show!!
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 31
Views: 3862

Re: Where is everyone?

n3p wrote:Lurking in the shadows :)
Rad... 8)
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Alice Cooper/Invasion Tour 86'
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Re: Alice Cooper/Invasion Tour 86'

We have learned that unfortunately when they recorded Alice on that tour they did not also record the VVI set. :( No!!!!!!!!! You would think given the hype surrounding his solo debut they would have made the effort to shoot at least a couple songs from one of their sets. They for sure had too at s...
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Alice Cooper/Invasion Tour 86'
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Re: Alice Cooper/Invasion Tour 86'

What?! That's rad, does it show anything from the Invasions set? Or from whoever opened on that leg of the tour?
by Calxplorer
Sat Jul 16, 2016 2:05 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Robert Fleishman Interview/ Vinnie Talk
Replies: 2
Views: 617

Re: Robert Fleishman Interview/ Vinnie Talk

Cool, thanks. Takes a while to get through the hosts' waffle before the interview starts. I noticed that too, but Roberts interview was worth it. Pretty similiar to his interview with the Decibel guys. Pretty rad stuff on his time recording the first Invasion album, as well as his relationship with...
by Calxplorer
Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:59 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Robert Fleishman Interview/ Vinnie Talk
Replies: 2
Views: 617

Robert Fleishman Interview/ Vinnie Talk

Not sure if anyones heard this one?! I feel like I finally dug out somethin from the archives to show y'all. Anyways the guys doin the deed sound like their gettin plastered the whole time, pretty funny stuff. http://wadzilla74.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-three-former-vinnie-vincent-invasion-singer-...
by Calxplorer
Fri Jul 15, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: 100 pages of VV magazine articles
Replies: 12
Views: 1973

Re: 100 pages of VV magazine articles

Rad seeing all these put together in such order. The quality is like opening the zine itself, thanx for the goods!
by Calxplorer
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 31
Views: 3862

Re: Where is everyone?

The world of Vinnie is a strange one. Sometimes busy, sometimes quiet, sometimes crazy. You never know what will happen next. But considering Vinnie's output of the last two decades, he's pretty lucky anybody is here. It's his amazing talent for music that binds us. Well my appreciation for his wor...
by Calxplorer
Sat Jul 09, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 31
Views: 3862

Where is everyone?

I'll admit I've only posted a couple things, but man it feels like a ghost town here.

Aside from a welcome by the moderator I've been high n dry here, what's up folks? :D
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: Media
Topic: INVASION 1986 FULL CONCERT VIDEO!
Replies: 10
Views: 5079

Re: INVASION 1986 FULL CONCERT VIDEO!

Way rad
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie's Guitar Companies
Replies: 13
Views: 1578

Re: Vinnie's Guitar Companies

That add looks very cliche for that era, at least dudes in the middle as king Ha! Next to Rhoads had he been around of course
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Alice Cooper/Invasion Tour 86'
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Alice Cooper/Invasion Tour 86'

First off, it's rad to think the first Invasion tour was with Alice...just sayin. I really would like to know how that tour went over. I could only imagine what the overall environment was like, given Coopers theatrics and than having the over top style of VV opening. Dones anybody have info on how ...
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: For Sale/Trade
Topic: Vinnie Vincent -Metal Tech
Replies: 12
Views: 4658

Re: Vinnie Vincent -Metal Tech

I just got a copy of the master myself, haven't had a chance to play it yet.
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: For Sale/Trade
Topic: Vinne Vincent 2LP Vinyl
Replies: 6
Views: 4603

Re: Vinne Vincent 2LP Vinyl

That's a nice find right there
by Calxplorer
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: My framed Vinnie photo
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

Re: My framed Vinnie photo

Both those articles are rad pieces from those first couple years of the Invasion...