* Gibson ES-335 or similar, with or without a Bigsby (quite fancy a Bigsby)
if you want to push the budget how about a collings, nik huber or this vaguely zemaitis style trussart
http://guitars4you.co.uk/product-detail.php?id=319
then you can sell it to me cheap in 6 months or so ;)
Hmmm, something Gretsch-y is a possible I guess. I'm not overly keen on the massive hollow body models as I find them awkward to play though?
An early 80s Hamer special.
I'll unproject it for you! ;)An early 80s Hamer special.
I've got one of those too.... I think it would have to be described as a "project" guitar, though.... :?
I'll unproject it for you! ;)An early 80s Hamer special.
I've got one of those too.... I think it would have to be described as a "project" guitar, though.... :?
Duo-Jet - not sure the pickups would do the "singing lead" tone I like
Duo-Jet - not sure the pickups would do the "singing lead" tone I like
Maybe try a Power Jet? It's the same as a Duo Jet but with the extra oomph of the TV Jones PowerTron pickups.
A PRS DGT could be a nice trem alternative to my ME/PS as they're all basically McCarty models, so I'll add that to the list too. An early Hamer could be just the ticket too...
Not a bad choice, but I'm a bit of a nitro/oiled finish snob :( I'm right off poly finishes.
Collings guitars look bloody awesome. I love the way they're like super-refined versions of well known Gibson designs.
Nik Hubers ain't bad either. :)
Hey, I like to try new stuff out! Where's the crime? :lol:
Each to his own - personally a constant need to change gear would get in the way of the enjoyment I get from playing. If I want a certain sound my first port of call would be to use guitar volume/tone controls and adjust the amp settings - and practice or adjust technique.
I'll unproject it for you! ;)An early 80s Hamer special.
I've got one of those too.... I think it would have to be described as a "project" guitar, though.... :?
Could be hard work.... it's been under my bed (with all those Warmoth necks :wink: ) untouched for about 10 years
I'll unproject it for you! ;)An early 80s Hamer special.
I've got one of those too.... I think it would have to be described as a "project" guitar, though.... :?
Could be hard work.... it's been under my bed (with all those Warmoth necks :wink: ) untouched for about 10 years, when I last saw it the finish had reacted with the lining of the case and gone all mottled (guitar cellulite?). God knows what it looks like now. I also foolishly fitted a Kahler in place of the original strings-through-body hardtail bridge (well it was 1985!)
Each to his own - personally a constant need to change gear would get in the way of the enjoyment I get from playing. If I want a certain sound my first port of call would be to use guitar volume/tone controls and adjust the amp settings - and practice or adjust technique.
I don't need to change my gear, I'm really happy that I have the tones I want with the gear I have. As I said before, I like to try different stuff to see if it lights my fire :)
I'll unproject it for you! ;)An early 80s Hamer special.
I've got one of those too.... I think it would have to be described as a "project" guitar, though.... :?
Could be hard work.... it's been under my bed (with all those Warmoth necks :wink: ) untouched for about 10 years
I'm worried how big your bed is Phil as it seems to have a guitar museum under it
Hey, I like to try new stuff out! Where's the crime? :lol:
eh, no crime at all. But most people would atleast TRY the new guitar 1st! :lol:
eh, no crime at all. But most people would atleast TRY the new guitar 1st! :lol:
I kinda know what that's going to be like, so I'm looking ahead for the next one! :lol:
I really think that Philly should put all his odds n sods in a pic on here - I think that his inventory may throw up some very interesting finds...
Waaaay too many switches on that BC Rich for me!
Suhr's may be a bit too Stratty for me, I should probably try one though :)
try a tyler too- it's hardly scientific as i only tried one of each head-to-head (plus personal preference doubtless plays a pretty big part), but i thought the tyler i tried wiped the floor with the suhr.
Johan Gustavsson Bluesmaster Custom '59
Has a honduran mahogany body with a AAA carved flame maple top, glued in mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard with crown inlays, 24 3/4" scale length, two humbuckers or P90´s, custom made "wraparound" bridge, Sperzel machine heads.
Johan Gustavsson Bluesmaster Custom '59
Has a honduran mahogany body with a AAA carved flame maple top, glued in mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard with crown inlays, 24 3/4" scale length, two humbuckers or P90´s, custom made "wraparound" bridge, Sperzel machine heads.
It is essentially a Les Paul, though, isn't it? Unless it's a hollow body? There's a hint of Nik Huber in the body shape.
Yep, certainly looks Hamer-ish!
Negotiations have started on a DGT, so that may well be the winner....
The Tyler '59 neck on the one I had was awesome - but I've never tried any Suhrs for comparison.
for me it's irreplaceable.
The arriving-on-Friday guitar is this:
for me it's irreplaceable.
I'm sure that comment is going to generate more than a couple of sarcastic responses.
The Eagle is never going anywhere, never. I'm happy to state that :D All the guitars I own have been put up for sale, or offered for sale, at one point or another EXCEPT for the Eagle. Since buying it, I've never even once been tempted to part with it. Ever.
I think everything I've decided to sell, I have ended up actually selling, even if it took a while and went for a sh!tty price.
I've had 3 McKorinas and while they give a great warm bluesy sound, they don't work so well in a live band mix for the rock tunes we play, and for my own bass heavy playing style. They sound less "wide" - like they're lacking some extra high end sparkle? I guess the lack of maple top zing is the factor here.
It's always been my impression that the PRS tremolo is probably the best unit out there for people who don't usually like tremolos... if you see what I mean. :lol:
It's always been my impression that the PRS tremolo is probably the best unit out there for people who don't usually like tremolos... if you see what I mean. :lol:
I'll agree with this. The 6 point PRS trem on my CU22 is my fave trem unit of anything I have.
I was going to suggest one of these:
http://www.dv247.com/guitars/yamaha-sg1820ltd-electric-guitar-charcoal-grey--82796
Phil - I agree - the originals were stunning guitars. Mind you, I am sure that the fact that Phil X also plays one is not a plus factor either!
Phil - I agree - the originals were stunning guitars. Mind you, I am sure that the fact that Phil X also plays one is not a plus factor either!
Oh god yes, I'd forgotten Mr X has been using them! :o
I do still want an SG2000, one day.
Is it a PRS?
I seem to have manouvered myself into a position where I only buy PRS electrics now.....Well you seem to like 'em so where's the harm?
I seem to have manouvered myself into a position where I only buy PRS electrics now.....
Mine will get its first gig outing next weekend, unless the Private Stock arrives which it may well do...
It didn't even take that long...