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Mr Ed

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« on: December 05, 2007, 01:54:45 PM »
Are they as boneriffic as everyone says?

I'm hopefully looking at getting a new job as early in the new year as possible and something I would definately look at is a new guitar. I have tons in my head... some sort of 335-shape, some Ibanez S-type with a ZR trem, another Fernandes... but I always yearn for an Edwards because they seem to be rated so damn highly!

Problem is... all the ones I see are imports and so it's impossible to get my hands on one and, for example, see how the fat the neck is.

Ok... GO!
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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2007, 01:56:35 PM »
Don't ask ... just get one ... NOW!

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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2007, 02:00:04 PM »
yep. they're incredible.
Neck's like a nicer carved gibson '50s on mine.
They're all imports because they're only made for the japanese market.
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2007, 02:02:23 PM »
Indy I thought you had a Greco LP? Edwards as well?
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2007, 02:08:37 PM »
Quote from: hunter
Don't ask ... just get one ... NOW!

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Yessir.

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yep. they're incredible.
Neck's like a nicer carved gibson '50s on mine.
They're all imports because they're only made for the japanese market.


Aahh, 50's necks are the uber-chunk ones aren't they? I don't think I get on so well with them... the neck on my old PRS Tremonti SE was $%&#ing huge and it just didn't suit me. My Ravelle's neck is quite chunky but not as much.

I think the 60's profile ones are more for me... I think...
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2007, 02:11:50 PM »
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Indy I thought you had a Greco LP? Edwards as well?

Yep :)
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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2007, 02:13:28 PM »
*dribbles on it*

Don't worry, that won't stain.

It'd have to be pretty special to stop me gas-ing after a Hagstrom Viking Deluxe.
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« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2007, 03:05:44 PM »
they're very nice guitars... it really depends on how much you want to spend, I guess. the electronics could do with an upgrade, too (needless to say i haven't got round to that yet).

basically, for around the £400-£500 mark, you'll struggle to get better, or even anything approaching the quality, new, in the UK.

if you can get up to £700-£800, gordon smiths, higher MIJ tokais, etc., would give them a run for their money, maybe even be slightly nicer. But then you are paying quite a bit more.

To me, basically an 80's rocker/metaller who plays a bit of the classic stuff, they're exactly what I want- the classic guitar styles, which are good quality, for a decent price. I'd rather have a £400 "good" les paul, than a £1500 "awesome" one- though of course if you played mainly classic rock etc., your opinion would likely be different.
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« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2007, 05:44:26 PM »
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Aahh, 50's necks are the uber-chunk ones aren't they? I don't think I get on so well with them... the neck on my old PRS Tremonti SE was #$%!& huge and it just didn't suit me. My Ravelle's neck is quite chunky but not as much.

I think the 60's profile ones are more for me... I think...


Yeah it is very chunky more so than the tremonti se from memory, i got one off ebay (a black custom style) and it sounded fantastic and it is great quality but i didnt get on with the neck. An ESP EC-1000 is what you want, great slim  but not too slim neck les paul style but with a little more comfort and 24 frets  :twisted:
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« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2007, 08:15:43 PM »
You're daaaaaamn right I want an ESP EC! :D

Similar prices too, hrmmmmmmm.
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« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2007, 08:56:09 PM »
I have an ESP EC1000 and it rules, i find it comfier and easier to play than the traditional LP's, mostly due to the 24 frets, upper fret access cutaway on the back, slimmer neck, body contour etc.
Better tuning too with proper tone pros bridge and tailpiece, sperzel locking tuners, earvana nut and all that cool shizzle.
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« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2007, 09:00:38 PM »
Pfftsch it's a womans LP!!!  :wink:  :twisted:

On a serious note though, depends what you're after of course.

No point really comparing an ultra-modern high-gain, bells and whistles-filled glossy ESP EC series, with a vintage/traditional les paul.

From what everyone has said, if you do want a traditional les paul, and you have a low(ish) budget, then Edwards are definitely a very good option.
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« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2007, 07:34:22 AM »
ESP Eclipses are just LOVELY.
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« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2007, 08:39:22 AM »
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Pfftsch it's a womans LP!!!  :wink:  :twisted:


Well then pass me a bra and point me to the rosé wine!  8)
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« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2007, 08:44:34 AM »
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Quote from: sambo
Pfftsch it's a womans LP!!!  :wink:  :twisted:


Well then pass me a bra and point me to the rosé wine!  8)


nothing girly about rose wine  :oops:
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