Author Topic: Edwards Guitars Appreciation Thread (Read 6381 times)

indysmith · « **on:** March 03, 2008, 09:10:34 PM »

I'm making this thread because I know a fair few of you have em.
I just can't get over what a GREAT guitar mine is for the money. Every time i pick it up i feel privileged - the perfect weight, the perfect neck. It feels so lively under my hands, i can feel it REALLY physically resonate whenever i hit any chord - so satisfying. It's like it's been tailored to me! Everything about my Edwards LP screams my name. I maintain that I must have got a freakishly good one - they can't all be built to this standard for such a reasonable price. Obviously there's the issue of having to import them, meaning you can't try before you buy, which is always a HUGE drawback, but I think if you have the guts and the faith to brave the mystery and the wait for it to arrive, then you'll be heavily rewarded.

Come one guys, give Edwards some love.

Dakine · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2008, 10:30:19 PM »

indysmith · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2008, 10:35:29 PM »

im confused :?

Philly Q · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2008, 10:52:04 PM »

Well the top picture is of Welsh rugby legend Gareth Edwards. I don't know the second chap but I'm guessing he's also an Edwards.

And if that doesn't show my age I don't know what does... :|

Jonny · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2008, 10:59:28 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

Well the top picture is of Welsh rugby legend Gareth Edwards. I don't know the second chap but I'm guessing he's also an Edwards.

And if that doesn't show my age I don't know what does... :|

Bottom pic is Jonathan Edwards.

But back on topic. I've never tried an Edwards.

willo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2008, 11:27:57 PM »

I've got a Navigator coming in the post...

indysmith · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2008, 11:31:39 PM »

NO $%&#ING WAY!!!
That's going to be incredible. congratulations.

Model? Finish? etc. :D

willo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2008, 12:06:10 AM »

Quote from: indysmith

NO #$%!& WAY!!!
That's going to be incredible. congratulations.

Model? Finish? etc. :D

its old...pre-1982, 335 :)

dave_mc · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:20:07 PM »

presumably that navigator is going to be awesome.

edwardses are really nice. Unfortunately, the pound has kind of nose-dived since I got mine, which would add (by my extremely rough calculations) about £50-£100 over and above what I got mine for. Kinda has soured my enthusiasm for more.

Which is annoying, as they're really nice guitars. :(

indysmith · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:23:00 PM »

Yeah I really want to try their tele but i just can't afford it...

Come one guys; i wanna see some fit pictures and rave reviews! :P

dave_mc · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:34:55 PM »

yeah, i've decided to go with a vintage tokai strat and tele, as I think I prefer the vibe of having 21 frets, vintage radius and smaller frets (the edwards are 22 with a more modern radius and the only ones which aren't are the relics which are (a) more expensive and (b) relics, and i don't like relics)... never mind the fact that i can't hit the high "e" on the top string...

:lol:

EDIT: also the price is better. :lol:

Philly Q · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:39:45 PM »

Quote from: indysmith

Come one guys; i wanna see some fit pictures and rave reviews! :P

OK, you've seen all these before but here I go again :oops: :

White V

Sunburst V

JB Les Paul

And a pair of Potbellys

indysmith · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:55:32 PM »

There ya go! I still love the look of those potbellys - just wish they came with matte finishes. And that flamed vee is possibly the only V I'd consider buying myself.

Will · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:55:58 PM »

And when are you selling the sunburst V Phil :roll:
Well in honest admiration, it looks very nice!

willo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:56:56 PM »

ian likes these guitars ^^^ particularly the blow by blow style LP; this makes him happy :)