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Ian Price

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335 a likes
« on: November 08, 2008, 09:01:53 AM »
Going through one of my phases again when I must own lots of guitars! Can anyone recommend a 335-a-like guitar that costs aroung the £750.00 mark? I know Tokai LPs are pretty special but haven't heard what the quality of their 335s is like.

Cheers,

Ian.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2008, 09:05:50 AM »
Keep your eyes open for a Gibson 333. Like a 335 but better! Lovely satin nitro finish that ages to a great looking sheen, and even have a sensible control cavity plate so you can change pickups without trauma, unlike the 335.
They go for about £750.
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Ian Price

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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2008, 09:23:22 AM »
Cheers Martin - had not really seen the 333s before. Very good pricing compared to the 335 if you ask me!
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2008, 04:57:01 PM »
Excuse my ignorance, but what is a 335, let alone a 333?
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2008, 05:00:50 PM »
Gibson ES-335
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2008, 05:09:45 PM »
Quote from: opprobrium_9 on November 08, 2008, 04:57:01 PM
Excuse my ignorance, but what is a 335, let alone a 333?

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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2008, 05:17:55 PM »


That's a 335.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2008, 05:22:25 PM »
and a damn nice one too!!!  i much prefer dots and large pickguard.

 although i have one in at the moment thats a bit mysterious... gibson couldnt date it just from the serial number and asked me for a pic of the label  as well.  I think its mid 90's and am almost certain its not fake, if it is its the best fake i have seen!!!
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2008, 06:23:45 PM »
Here's another one!
« Last Edit: November 08, 2008, 06:27:35 PM by PhilKing »
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2008, 09:31:24 PM »
Thanks Philly and others, that is a very nice looking instrument, but i doubt my hands would get on very well with it.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2008, 10:36:00 PM »
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2008, 05:16:32 PM »
Vintage do a nice one, Ibanez artcore series, Tanglewood, Indie. Fourth Feline has pimped up a Tanglewood.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2008, 09:19:14 PM »
I've got a Tokai 120 (335), and I also have a Tokai LP, both are similar quality (ie good).

I'd plan on replacing the pups though, they are ok, but they aren't BK's, mine has a date with some Stormy Mondays as soon as I can get the cash together!



Edit: I paid £600 second hand for mine.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2008, 09:59:00 PM »
thats a nice looking 335... micky mouse ears and everything!!
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2008, 10:44:07 AM »
I have decided that I don't understand why Gibson moved away from the Mickey Mouse ears on the 335.

But then it is Gibson I suppose
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