fyi:
the deal that vid posted is good until the 10th of this month.

what's really strange is that I visited the link, and not 10 mins later had an email from adorama.com in my inbox without ever giving up any of my email or other contact information. I'm not quite sure how that happened, because even with cookies, wouldn't it be a breach of privacy for them to strip off my contact information without my knowledge?

the email even states "Come back and take advantage of our LARGE SELECTION, GREAT PRICES AND FAST SHIPPING!"

I hate you guys

I haven't picked up a guitar in over 20 years, but I succumbed to the [non] peer pressure in this thread (and the fact that it was a killer deal) and just pulled the trigger on one. did the free shipping, so I'll probably have it after I get back from expo

now, to find an amp

apparently, choosing the free slow boat shipping wasn't such a bad idea after all:
just saw this on the ups.com site:

Scheduled For Early Delivery On:
Monday, 10/10/2016, By End of Day

boom!

sorry, it couldn't technically be 30/30-150

yeah, mystic black = audi's sparkle black = ford's tuxedo black. the list goes on and on for all of these trademarked colors

mine is set to be delivered today!

looks like the deal is still available. and they still have them in stock for anyone that was still on the fence

vid:
I would have bought you a few drinks at expo, but you were narry to be found. you've got my contact info. maybe I'll see you @ dayhuff's party in 2 weeks

received my copies of rocksmith (pc and 360) from amazon.com in the mail yesterday. it's been almost 30 years since I've picked up a guitar

I've been a huge rush fan for over 40 years and finally got the chance to add something personal to my collection. it's a 2015 R40 les paul ruby red axcess custom, autographed and played by alex (he probably just strummed it a few times or ran a scale, but still)

looking to probably pair it up sometime in the near future with a semi hollow body ES
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