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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Twinfan on April 13, 2008, 10:31:56 PM

Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 13, 2008, 10:31:56 PM
Does anyone know if someone produces a decent Kramer Baretta or BC Rich Gunslinger style guitar at the moment?  I'm talking single humbucker, Floyd Rose, single volume?

I could do with a backup for my Jackson Dinky, but I don't want to spend a fortune.

Any ideas????
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: WezV on April 13, 2008, 10:38:36 PM
doesnt jonathan normally have a few?  
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Feline-Guitars-Custom-Built-Amber-Gunslinger-superstrat_W0QQitemZ220140510857QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

possibly a bit pricey for a backup guitar though :wink:
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 13, 2008, 10:40:09 PM
He has a gorgeous amber one up for £1750, but I wasn't planning on spending that much!  I'm thinking around the £400 mark?

Surely someone must make a reasonable cheapy that I can BKP?
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: WezV on April 13, 2008, 10:42:21 PM
might justhave to sell that ungodly POS called MIRA....














......yes, even i want one!!
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 13, 2008, 10:47:11 PM
Ha ha - they're fantastic!

I might look into a Warmoth build.....
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: WezV on April 13, 2008, 11:07:33 PM
maybe one of these with a floyd conversion

(http://www.bananas.com/multimedia/9171/MediumImage/9171_md.jpg)
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Brow on April 13, 2008, 11:09:39 PM
Dunno if you'd be interested or not mate, but this is for sale:

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/Browsif/Guitars/ModifiedCharvelFusionSpecial.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/Browsif/Guitars/ModifiedCharvelFusionSpecialClose.jpg)

I want a fair bit less than £400 for it too, so let me know if you're interested.
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Stevepage on April 13, 2008, 11:28:13 PM
Didn't BC Rich just re-issue the Gunslinger? Like the old 1 humbucker USA's in Red and Yellow.

(http://www.bcrich.com/images/sm_gunslgr_retro_ylw.jpg)
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Philly Q on April 14, 2008, 12:00:54 AM
Quote from: Twinfan
I might look into a Warmoth build.....

I was going to say a parts guitar might be the way to go.  But I like Wez's Hello Kitty suggestion too.  :)

Aren't there a lot of older superstrats going dirt cheap on eBay?  But maybe the prices are going up because they're semi-fashionable again.
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 14, 2008, 12:19:45 AM
You might wanna check out the 'ultimate 80s guitar' thread from not too long ago; lots of guitar models were mentioned in that thread.

BC Rich has a 'new' Gunslinger that you should check out. There are also loads of used Assassins and Gunslingers out there for good prices.

Meanstreet Guitars makes a low-cost Baretta style guitar.
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 14, 2008, 09:01:14 AM
Didn't realise they were making new Gunslingers again!  I take it they're made in Korea?

Ben - have you played the Mean Street Unchained guitar?  I've been tempted by one of those for a little while.  Are they any good?

Brow - I'll drop you a PM.
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on April 14, 2008, 12:17:05 PM
I still have 3 Gunslingers up for grabs - starting at £799 and have reduced the amber one to £1199 (or make me a sensible offer)
see here http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11085&highlight=

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/madronegunslinger.jpg)

(http://felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/amber%20gunslinger/amber-gunslinger-500-hor.jpg)
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 14, 2008, 12:23:17 PM
Cheers Jonathon.  Decisions decisions.....
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: dave_mc on April 14, 2008, 01:17:09 PM
Quote from: Twinfan
Didn't realise they were making new Gunslingers again!  I take it they're made in Korea?


yeah, that's what i was told. they seem to be a decent price too (but i'd want to try a cheap guitar before i bought, obviously enough). :)
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Bird on April 14, 2008, 05:09:32 PM
Quote
I still have 3 Gunslingers up for grabs - starting at £799 and have reduced the amber one to £1199 (or make me a sensible offer)



I start work next week. Now where's that visa  :wink:
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: _tom_ on April 14, 2008, 05:16:28 PM
I'd go for a Charvel off ebay if you fancy that. Mine was only about £180 and played really nice. I only sold it because I dont really like superstrats much any more and I think I may have just got a bad piece of wood, it always sounded scooped and a bit fizzy but then I guess thats the 80s tone anyway :lol: :P
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 14, 2008, 09:55:33 PM
Alright I know I said one pickup but this for £380 brand new has to be the bargain of the century, surely???



(http://www.splawnguitars.com/images/jacksondk2sw.jpg)
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 14, 2008, 10:05:20 PM
That's cool!

Reminds me of a white tiger!
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 14, 2008, 10:10:04 PM
Yeah, me too!

It's made in Japan(!) and has genuine Duncan pickups (JB/Jazz) which I can sell to fund BKPs. I'm thinking this is a no-brainer...
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Philly Q on April 14, 2008, 10:14:02 PM
Quote from: Twinfan
Alright I know I said one pickup but this for £380 brand new has to be the bargain of the century, surely???

 :o  You know I'm no fan of superstrats and wiggle sticks, but even to me that looks mighty fine!!  :D
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: sambo on April 14, 2008, 11:11:26 PM
Lurrrving that Jackson! :o

What's the trem?
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: Twinfan on April 15, 2008, 08:30:48 AM
It's their FLoyd licenced trem.  JT580 I think.  I have one on another guitar and it's not bad.  Not as sensitive as an Ibanez Edge, but that can be good if you're a heavy player like me...
Title: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative?
Post by: dave_mc on April 15, 2008, 04:22:44 PM
Quote from: Twinfan
Alright I know I said one pickup but this for £380 brand new has to be the bargain of the century, surely???



(http://www.splawnguitars.com/images/jacksondk2sw.jpg)


they were going for about £320 on thomann a while back, but i think they're more expensive now.

The one i tried was alright, but i didn't think it was anything to write home about to be honest. looks badass, of course.