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when I attempted to play bass and guitar

when I tried to learn Bass, BC Rich was my weapon of choice both times I attempted.

Guitar = ESP. Guitar-wise, the ESP Les Paul copy I had, sported a thin neck and nicely sanded frets. Great for a beginner. The sound was decent too.

Sadly, my arthritic wrists kaboshed my playing both instruments. :(

Nice to see the variety here.
 
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