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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2008, 11:14:48 AM »
i think the original 58/59's were pretty much spot on.. there is something just a bit too fussy about the 63/64 era ones when they started putting block markers on and altered the shape of the horns (ears!!)
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2008, 02:09:36 PM »
I just picked up a barely used Yamaha SA2200 for £750 which I'm fitting with a pair of SM's. I have owned a couple of Gibson ES335's and, to be perfectly honest, they pale in comparison. Build quality is immaculate, the neck has a sublimely comfortable profile, there's no 'step' where binding meets wood, hardware is top class and with an ebony board and split-block MOP markers it's more in 355 territory than a 335. As with most Japanese products attention to detail is near-fanatical.
Mine is in a gorgeous 'violin burst' which is more like a subdued cherry burst with bookmatched flame all over. You get a Hiscox case with these as well.
Definitely one for the shortlist although they don't appear very often.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #17 on: November 10, 2008, 04:54:35 PM »
I was thinking of a Framus Mayfieldy, they're loooovely, but I think may be a bit out of the price range.  It can be found near the bottom of this page:  http://www.framus.de/modules/produkte/product_list.php?list=11008&katID=11009&cl=EN

But while looking at that, I saw the one's near the top and now I like them even more (AZ-10)........

....... And then I found this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1950s-VINTAGE-FRAMUS-SORRELLA-JAZZ-GUITAR-ORIG-CASE_W0QQitemZ250321570677QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250321570677&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

cr@pola, wish I had some savings  :lol:
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #18 on: November 10, 2008, 05:05:43 PM »
that one looks like a project to me!!!  but at least its bolt-on neck which gets you past the neck angle issue most old archtops suffer from

personally i have always had a thing for hofner verithins,

http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/hofner2/veri.html
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« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2008, 05:13:39 PM »
You know I don't mind a project  :D

My mates just got one that has a really long headstock, but I can't for the life of me remember what it is.

That Hofner is nice. SCHWINGGGGGG
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2008, 10:07:33 PM »
Quote from: ToneMonkey on November 10, 2008, 04:54:35 PM
I was thinking of a Framus Mayfieldy, they're loooovely, but I think may be a bit out of the price range.  It can be found near the bottom of this page:  http://www.framus.de/modules/produkte/product_list.php?list=11008&katID=11009&cl=EN

But while looking at that, I saw the one's near the top and now I like them even more (AZ-10)........

....... And then I found this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1950s-VINTAGE-FRAMUS-SORRELLA-JAZZ-GUITAR-ORIG-CASE_W0QQitemZ250321570677QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250321570677&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

cr@pola, wish I had some savings  :lol:

Did you see that Rosewood one? Very tasty!  8)

http://www.framus.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?submenuID=21340&katID=11199&linkID=18702&cl=EN

EDIT 2600 sheets! Oh well thats that bit of gas brought to an abrupt halt!
« Last Edit: November 11, 2008, 10:18:24 PM by Johnny Mac »
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2008, 10:20:18 PM »
Yamaha SA2200 gets my vote... i want one myself though will be a while yet.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2008, 02:02:41 PM »
Quote from: d1dsj on November 11, 2008, 10:20:18 PM
Yamaha SA2200 gets my vote... i want one myself though will be a while yet.

It'll be well worth the wait; mine's going in today for a pair of SM's.
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« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2008, 05:05:17 PM »
While looking for the Yamaha you were on about, I found this....... ah cr@p, I feel another project comming on  :x

http://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/silentguitars/slg_s/
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2008, 06:17:09 PM »
Washburn do some nice ones.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2008, 09:55:07 PM »
I have a brand new epi dot for sale. Ebony and sounds great, i just need money more than guitars right now.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #26 on: November 12, 2008, 10:01:38 PM »
Check out Ibanez as well, they have some great copies.
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2008, 10:14:10 PM »
There's loads of different 335 makes nowadays, which one to choose though....
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #28 on: November 12, 2008, 10:26:39 PM »
Quote from: Crazy_Joe on November 12, 2008, 10:01:38 PM
Check out Ibanez as well, they have some great copies.
Me likes the Ibanez ones.

Not a 335 copy but I can imagine sweet tone from this guitar, I am contemplating in getting one.
« Last Edit: November 12, 2008, 10:34:05 PM by Jonny »
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Re: 335 a likes
« Reply #29 on: November 12, 2008, 10:27:23 PM »
Personally I quite like the look of the Gibson 339.
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