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The Drifter
[quote="Sonic Youth gear archive]
NOTES:
# The Drifter was in Sonic Youth's arsenal for nearly 20 years. Originally a cheap 6-string, in the mid-80s the frets were torn out and the guitar was strung up with bass strings and used exclusively by Thurston on Eric's Trip up until July 4th, 1999, when the guitar was stolen in California.
# Gauges: .056 .056 x x .042 .042
# Black Les Paul style body
# Originally played as a 6-string, typically with a cowbell for "She's in a Bad Mood" (see "SONIC DEATH" liners) or drumsticks for "Burning Spear".
# All frets removed in mid-80s
# Strung up with 4 bass strings in mid-80s
# 2 E tuners removed
# 2 drumsticks used for "Eric's Trip" typically wedged under strings
# "SONIC" sticker on headstock
# Sticker w/ Elvis on a U.S.A. flag
# Dayglo Tiger sticker (?), similar to Kimberly guitar
# Confusion is Sex sticker
# Large white square sticker, unsure of details
# Silver single coil pick-ups taped in
# All knobs taped over with duct tape
# Rosewood fretboard [/quote]