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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Tyrian on April 23, 2007, 03:49:08 PM

Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Tyrian on April 23, 2007, 03:49:08 PM
I recently purchased this guitar, it is a Jay Turser JT-230.
Double cutaway
Solid body with set maple neck
Maple Fretboard
Strings thru-body
Tune-o-matic bridge
2 open humbuckers

I was just wondering what everyone thought of it.

It currently has stock pickups but I have a topic in pickups section to help me decide which BKP's to stick in it.
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: plastercaster on April 23, 2007, 04:43:53 PM
Looks nice, but I've never played one.
where'd you get it? It's not on their website.
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Tyrian on April 23, 2007, 04:46:47 PM
Quote from: plastercaster
Looks nice, but I've never played one.
where'd you get it? It's not on their website.


Got it from shop called Northern Guitars in Leeds City Center.
Only cost me £99.
I think they've discontinued them now or something.
It plays pretty sweet though.
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: BloodMountain on April 23, 2007, 04:56:18 PM
looks awesome, never played one, fairly simple specs...

i'd love to get my hands on it!

i like the little extras in terms of looks:
- the pattern of the strings-thru-body
- the placing of the fretboard markers
- the headstock (a closer loom would be nice  :) )
- the body contours

BM
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 23, 2007, 05:15:03 PM
I think it's gnarly!!
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Dreichlift on April 23, 2007, 05:16:10 PM
I like it... reminds me of my first guitar only more streamlined
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Vision pedalboards on April 23, 2007, 05:19:45 PM
Looks cool! . . a tiny bit musicman shaped.

I know Dusty in Northern Guitars. . cool little shop!

Mark
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: indysmith on April 23, 2007, 05:21:38 PM
what's the body made of? you just said it's "solid"
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: MDV on April 23, 2007, 06:08:02 PM
Looks decent, looks and spec wise.

Cant really say without playing it though.

Gave it and you the benefit of the doubt and said decent.
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Adam.M on April 23, 2007, 06:25:07 PM
The 'dots at the side' thing, im really hooked on that right now. My ibanez prestige has the same thing, and so will the accoustic im buying.

Any idea what the body wood is? basswood?

Can't find any extra information on it...
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Tyrian on April 23, 2007, 08:57:49 PM
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
looks awesome, never played one, fairly simple specs...

i'd love to get my hands on it!

i like the little extras in terms of looks:
- the pattern of the strings-thru-body
- the placing of the fretboard markers
- the headstock (a closer loom would be nice  :) )
- the body contours

BM


Here's a picture of the headstock.
And as for the body, it is still unknown to me, all I can say is, it's bright sounding and a similar weight to my previously owned Jackson which was alder, so maybe same.
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: BloodMountain on April 23, 2007, 10:12:00 PM
cool stuff  8)

how much is one of these?
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Tyrian on April 23, 2007, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
cool stuff  8)

how much is one of these?


It says on an above post how much, but I'll say again lol.
Price was £99 reduced from £165
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: BloodMountain on April 23, 2007, 10:20:11 PM
Quote from: Tyrian
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
cool stuff  8)

how much is one of these?


It says on an above post how much, but I'll say again lol.
Price was £99 reduced from £165

1. bugger, how the hell did i miss that?

2. WHAAAAT? bloody cheap price! post that in Twinfan's "Cheap guitars - the future?" thread in the Time Out section!

how does it play? (i bet this has already been answered too lol)
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Tyrian on April 23, 2007, 10:29:28 PM
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
Quote from: Tyrian
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
cool stuff  8)

how much is one of these?


It says on an above post how much, but I'll say again lol.
Price was £99 reduced from £165

1. bugger, how the hell did i miss that?

2. WHAAAAT? bloody cheap price! post that in Twinfan's "Cheap guitars - the future?" thread in the Time Out section!

how does it play? (i bet this has already been answered too lol)


It plays awesome. so sweet
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: BloodMountain on April 23, 2007, 10:33:58 PM
ahhh, too bad it's discontinued, i'd be saving right now! it's all part of my sharp superstrat (or similar) GAS  :)
Title: What does everyone think
Post by: Tyrian on April 24, 2007, 12:16:22 AM
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
ahhh, too bad it's discontinued, i'd be saving right now! it's all part of my sharp superstrat (or similar) GAS  :)


You might be able to find one, mine was brand new with all plastic over pickups and truss-rod cover and shite. Just keep your eye out for one.

Also, the neck joint on this guitar is awesome and as soon as I can, I will post a pic of it here.