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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: indysmith on July 02, 2009, 11:32:04 PM

Title: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: indysmith on July 02, 2009, 11:32:04 PM: http://www.martynboothguitars.co.uk/guitars/special.asp

They look really cool. I saw a review in an old guitar mag a few months back, and the guitar was baby blue and awesome.
AND it comes pre-loaded with BKPs :D

(http://www.martynboothguitars.co.uk/images/products/special/large/35-Special-20061125-019.jpg)

EDIT: Found a baby blue one 8-) ...Ideally I'd have both yellow and blue finishes
(http://www.martynboothguitars.co.uk/images/gallery/special/full/66.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Twinfan on July 03, 2009, 08:43:20 AM: I think Matt77 tried one at the Manchester Guitar Show?
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: mikeluke on July 03, 2009, 08:45:15 AM: The guy was also involved with Yamaha to make the MSG (called the Image in the USA) - excellent guitar and they come up on eBay now and then:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-MSG-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar-in-Cherry-Burst-RARE_W0QQitemZ380118164237QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item5880cee30d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Come as hard tail or FR alternatives

Never tried one but they are very highly rated
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: sgmypod on July 03, 2009, 09:38:03 AM: ewww didn't like the ebay one..looked wrong
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Philly Q on July 03, 2009, 10:18:59 AM: I've read about his guitars for many years and they always gets very highly praised. He used to write for Guitarist occasionally so they always give him a mention or a review when he does something new.

They look very well made, but personally I'm not crazy about the body shapes.
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: 38thBeatle on July 03, 2009, 07:19:37 PM: I think they look fantastic. I am not a lover of yellow but the one at the top of the thread looks great.
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: indysmith on July 04, 2009, 05:32:43 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on July 03, 2009, 10:18:59 AM
They look very well made, but personally I'm not crazy about the body shapes.
Yeah, I know what you mean. The Special is the only one that caught my eye on his website, but it REALLY caught my eye!
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: indysmith on July 04, 2009, 05:33:14 PM: Quote from: mikeluke on July 03, 2009, 08:45:15 AM
The guy was also involved with Yamaha to make the MSG (called the Image in the USA) - excellent guitar and they come up on eBay now and then:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-MSG-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar-in-Cherry-Burst-RARE_W0QQitemZ380118164237QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item5880cee30d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Come as hard tail or FR alternatives

Never tried one but they are very highly rated
Interesting; I'll have to do a little research!
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Lu_B on July 04, 2009, 10:00:19 PM: Here's another MSG at Junction Guitars http://www.guitarjunction.com/shop/view_product.html?prod=1654 (http://www.guitarjunction.com/shop/view_product.html?prod=1654)

They also stock new Martyn Booths http://www.guitarjunction.com/shop/browse.html?cat=89 (http://www.guitarjunction.com/shop/browse.html?cat=89)
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Adam.M on July 04, 2009, 10:07:05 PM: Simplicity at its best, i suppose... ?

It's stuff like this that makes me think making a guitar wouldn't be so hard, heh!
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Matt77 on July 05, 2009, 01:37:05 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on July 03, 2009, 08:43:20 AM
I think Matt77 tried one at the Manchester Guitar Show?

The ones I tried had the hipshot vintage trem on and they were a different model
They were very well made though and played great; I had a look at these ones but didn't play them in the end.
They looked well put together as well though
Martyn was a really nice guy and was very helpful.
I'd consider getting one if I was in the market for that style of guitar
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Philly Q on July 05, 2009, 01:45:38 PM: Quote from: Lu_B on July 04, 2009, 10:00:19 PM
Here's another MSG at Junction Guitars http://www.guitarjunction.com/shop/view_product.html?prod=1654 (http://www.guitarjunction.com/shop/view_product.html?prod=1654)

If that didn't have the locking trem, I'd be very tempted to buy it right now.
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: _tom_ on July 05, 2009, 09:02:10 PM: Yellow one looks really nice :)
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: mikeluke on July 05, 2009, 10:14:39 PM: Philly...

Patience... there are hard tails out there!
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Philly Q on July 06, 2009, 01:32:57 AM: Quote from: mikeluke on July 05, 2009, 10:14:39 PM
Philly...

Patience... there are hard tails out there!

I am slightly worried about that, more guitars I shouldn't be buying...

All this time I've been wishing for a Yamaha SG but worrying about the weight. The MSG could be the answer - different guitar of course, but same construction quality.
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Plexi Ken on July 06, 2009, 10:34:02 AM: Quote from: mikeluke on July 05, 2009, 10:14:39 PM
Philly...

Patience... there are hard tails out there!

Like so...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-Standard-MSG-Excellent-condition_W0QQitemZ260441653917QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3ca388429d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:1683|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

But no feedback seller :(
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Philly Q on July 06, 2009, 11:32:36 AM: Yeah, I saw that one! :D

I wouldn't be too worried about the no-feedback in this case, the ad has an air of genuineness about it. But I don't want to rush into anything.
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Ian Price on July 06, 2009, 12:24:47 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on July 06, 2009, 11:32:36 AM
I wouldn't be too worried about the no-feedback in this case, the ad has an air of genuineness about it. But I don't want to rush into anything.

Go on Philly, live a little :D
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: Philly Q on July 06, 2009, 01:49:20 PM: Nah, not really tempted by this one. I'd like the original pickups to be on there, and I prefer the cherry colour to the sunburst (I wonder what other colours were available?).
Title: Re: Anyone tried one of these? (Martyn Booth Guitars)
Post by: mikeluke on July 06, 2009, 03:26:23 PM: Bit dear - normally go for around the £500-550 mark