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1991 Les Paul Standard

Richard Moffett


I've had quite a few older and newer Les Paul's over the years (Specials, Jr."s, Deluxe's and Standards)but I liked this one so much that I bought it twice! I sold it to a friend in the 90's an re-purchased it when his kids went to college.

It has a full sound and "the feel". Incredible weight (regular head & shoulder aches) and sustain. With an "average" grade top, my favorite color (not too red), it is aging just right and hopefully be with me for a long time.

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BMI Pedal Steel10 string (3 pedal, 3 knee lever)

Richard Moffett

Portability, reliability and great sound are three reasons that I cherish this guitar. It is actually my second BMI steel. When I was house hunting in the early 90’s I sold a great BMI 1 1/2 body width to someone whom I can’t even remember (I’ll buy it back if you’re out there!).  Friend and former student Ben Reed was kind enough to lend this one to me often so I could make the recording sessions I had booked . I’m guessing he got tired of me stopping by to pick it up & drop it off and/or he bought a new Emmons Le Grande. I’m forever grateful Ben. It is a wonderful guitar!

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G&L GEORGE FULLERTON 1991

Richard Moffett

Made for me when Campbell’s Music first became a dealer. “Pumpkin Orange” was not a color then, especially on a Fullerton, but they were glad to try. A V-shaped neck ? Sure! Vintage pickups? ok! Locking Sperzel tuners ? Absolutely! Two cases, one vintage, one stock G&L? yep!

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1976 Gurian JM … My favorite acoustic

Richard Moffett

This Gurian guitar has been in my studio ever since 1976 (give or take a month or two). Mahogany, Spuce and Ebony…perfection. All handmade wood purfling & binding.

1976 brought me into Michael Gurian’s world.  The soundhole sticker says “GURIAN GUITAR WORKSHOP; EARTH, THIRD PLANET FROM THE SUN”

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1955 Gibson J 50 (we think)

Richard Moffett

1955 Gibson J 50- We think (only the factory work order number is visible). Natural disaster, World War, Crazy Aliens? These could describe what happened to this ugly puppy of my collection.

Sweet, warm tones, powerhouse volume and full rich chords (below fret 5 of course) would also work. Purchased a few years ago from my friend Master Banjoist/ Master Luthier Chris Warner, this great, but unfortunate Gibson will always hold a warm spot in my heart. Naptha, compound, polish, hours of hand rubbing and this is all the prettier she will ever be.

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Be-In

Richard Moffett

Sunday, September 21, 2014
Be-In
"WHEELS" reunion featuring Seth Connors
Kiwanis Lake, Farquar Park
York, Pa.

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My Paul Reed Smith

Richard Moffett

1991 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 Brazilian rosewood finger board, Hand Cut Abalone birds, 10 Top, Sweet Switch What else can I say?

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Early Fender Lap Steels

Richard Moffett

Two of my favorite Lap Steels! The solid maple guitar (lying down) control panel was hand chiseled instead of machine routed. It is signed by L. Fender himself! I’m not sure of its age, but it is branded Fender Electric Instruments. Standing up is an early blond “Champ” style with a very cool tweed case. They both sound great and give instant “street cred” when you walk into a session holding one!

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National Resonator Hybrid

Richard Moffett

Old friend Sid Grafton found this old  (date unknown) National with its neck  in two pieces and an ugly, but original, powder coating. After an unremarkable chrome finish was added, he sent the guitar to luthier Jeff Hostetter who hand made a great round neck for blues and fingerstyle playing. Somewhere along the way a Humbucker was added and an a piezo acoustic pickup with the ability to use either or both.

All of the above actions have rendered this great guitar near worthless in the collectors world, but in mine,  it’s just the kind of gem I’ll hang on to. I have uttered the sentence “If you EVER sell this thing, PLEASE call me first!” hundreds of times in my life. The year Sid retired to Florida he came by and sold it to me for exactly what he had invested in it 30 years ago!

Thank you old friend…

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The Telecasters

Richard Moffett

1984/85 was a great time for Telecasters. Made in Japan meant exacting re-issues of some timeless classics. Pictured here are first year runs of my all time favorites. The Telecaster Deluxe has a double bound body and Sunburst finish loaded with Duncan’s and a Guitar Fetish Pre-Amp. The Blue Floral has a Tremor Bender B/G string bender (works extremely well) and EMG Tele set. The Paisley is all original. No guitars were harmed during the installation of the above modifications!

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The Strat Plus

Richard Moffett

I’ve always had a passion for the Fender Strat Plus.  I collect the first  few years of this model — 1987 through ’89. It was  based on the Jeff Beck Signature guitar. This Strat was preferred by Eric Clapton, David Gilmore ,Steve Winwood and Robert Cray (good company!). Cool colors, great pickups (Lace Sensor Golds), an all-American bargain. First year dates as E4 (1984) though the guitar was not produced until 1987. Pictured here are Strat Pluses in Coral, Bahama Green, Pewter and Shell Pink.  Since this photo, I’ve added a Seafoam Green.  Still searching for Graffitti Yellow and Powder Blue; then I’m done, I swear …

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