Newbie from D.C. area

[wetrx95]

Howdy folks. I've already posted in a few areas, but realized I hadn't introduced myself. From 1984-2003 I've played fairly consistently, more so when I was in the military and during college in the 1986-1996. My first guitar was an Aria Pro II ZZ Deluxe, Gibson Explorer take off. Second was a Yamaha SE 250. I didn't like the elctroics so I swapped them out with Di'Marzio Hot Blades. Finally, I was at a Guitar Center in San Diego and saw my present Jackson hanging on the wall. Love at first site. It's been my main guitar ever since. I still own the other two as well. I still have a Peavey Backstage Plus that I have owned since 1985. Killer amps. I have a few pedals as well. Anyway, I hope I didn't go overboard. I've been looking at this site for a while and I'm glad I'm finally here. Peace.

[Spivonious]

Welcome! Don't upset the old fogies and you'll do fine.

[DonP]

I still have my first Aria Pro II and it's a keeper.

San Dieigo to Washington? Sounds like me from LA to Cinci.

[MartinBarre]

Welcome mate.

[Jayster]

welcome home .

[jdr94]

welcome bro.

[Mordor]

Welcome! And yeah, pics please!

[daisp]

Howdy!

[KBRR]

Hey , Hi, Hello.

[///MK]

Welcome..
Where in the DC area are you from?
I am outside of Leesburg...

[wetrx95]

Thanks for 'hello's'

Welcome..
Where in the DC area are you from?
I am outside of Leesburg...

I'm in Germantown, MD. I wonder how many more of us there are in this area?

Welcome mate.

Thanks. Beleive it or not, I was born in Dunoon. I left when I was one. Went back for honeymoon staynig over on the Kintyre (?) Peninsula.

I still have my first Aria Pro II and it's a keeper.


San Dieigo to Washington? Sounds like me from LA to Cinci.

I haven't played my Aria in a looong time.
Cross country trips/long distance... the sad thing is that was just one of several similar trips...

Oh yeah, I'm gonna try and upload some pics for your viewing pleasure soon.

[Ben...]

Welcome aboard!

[laihojrxo]

welcome fella DC newb...
while you've passed college a long time ago, i'm still stuck there...being broke sucks x_x
i live in silver spring, go to MC, then UMD after

[Sharkfin]

I live in Germantown too, small world Where at?

I'm in Germantown, MD. I wonder how many more of us there are in this area?


Thanks. Beleive it or not, I was born in Dunoon. I left when I was one. Went back for honeymoon staynig over on the Kintyre (?) Peninsula.


I haven't played my Aria in a looong time.
Cross country trips/long distance... the sad thing is that was just one of several similar trips...

Oh yeah, I'm gonna try and upload some pics for your viewing pleasure soon.

[wetrx95]

Toys

OK. Here we go folks. Hopefully these aren't too big as I don't want to take up too muc space. Also the Aria and Yamaha are NOT pics of my guitars. I found them on the net. However, pretty much everything you see is what they actually look like with minor exceptions.

This is my Aria Pro II ZZ Deluxe. I bought this in 1985. Only change wa trem swap to a floating Kahler.


Next up is my Yamaha SE 250. One of the selling points was it's paint job. Swapped out the humbucker for a Di'Marzio of some kind..:think:



Finally, the shredder. This is my 1987/88 San Dimas Jackson. It is my pride and joy and basically the best playing guitar I have ever played.



So, that's everything for the time being. If you have questions or comments, let me know.