Hyper. GAS Question

[sambo]

8)  :oops:  

[maliciousteve]

I'd go with an Ibanez J custom or a high end Prestige

[Kilby]

How can you a John thingie (I can't help it if I can't spell) sig model over a Firebird or a nice old LP Jr (or double cut Jr would be even nicer)

Just wondering also if thought about looking at the Hamer options, as everybody seems to forget about them these days

I assume that you have looked ay the US built Wolfgangs (though it will need proper pickups ;) ) it does all the super strat stuff and feels the business (even my far east version is so nice)

Rob...

[sambo]

but firebirds and juniors dont match nick's criteria at all rob  :?

[Kilby]

but firebirds and juniors dont match nick's criteria at all rob  :?

What I'm supposed to be worried about the purchasers criteria, don't be silly.

Thats why I suggested the Wolfie as it's a similar style of guitar, but often overlooked, as are Hamers people criminally ignore.

Rob...

[sambo]

:lol:  :lol:

hamers? what the hell are they

[Kilby]

:lol:  :lol:

hamers? what the hell are they

Just like Washburn, Hamer are one of those companies who produce great stuff but people forget about them. I suppose Dean are the same except Dimebag reminded people about them.

The US built are very nice, and they are (or atleast where) heavily into the through neck business. In the early 80s the explorer shape was just as associated with Hamer as Gibson.

http://www.hamerguitars.com/

I love the Studios and the Special Korina is wonderful. They also do nice 12 string basses. Even their far east built morels are pretty well made too.



Rob...

[sambo]

yer theyre nice...

and your right that special korina is REALLY cool

[Dakine]

Rob, I have my Gibbo Les Paul Std. and to be honest it took forever to find it (a GOOD one). That is enough Gibbo Searching for me for now.
I would def. consider a USA Wolfgang, but then (even after selling the two guitars) I will still have an EB Axis Super Sport (original Wolfgang as it where) so not much difference. It can also give me many many tones (even close to tele) as it has 5 way switching on the humbuckers.
Mainly I play the Axis (either one). But have come to really like the width of the Jackson neck. Which is what this is all about really. Replacing two guitars I love/play the most with one (maybe compromise).
The Ernie Ball JP6 has (it seems thus far) the attributes. Wider neck, yet still gun oiled and unfinished maple. Rosewood fingerboard. Strat shape.
Basically thats why I am thinking of doing this and about that particular guitar.
Owning two Ernie Balls (admittedly they are not too numerous in UK) I have first hand experience with their quality and know full well their reputation (for instance, I wanted one dating once. I got a reply within an hour inc. the shop originally shipped to, try getting Gibson to do that).
I am least happy about it being a "sig" guitar, but oh well. And I can (probably will if end up with one) find one with at least NO Petrucci fretboard inlays.
I started this as there is ALWAYS guitars I have not heard of or thought of, like the Moore's. But upon more research into the Moore, many are Korean (which does NOT fill me with joy) and they are obviously very complex which to me is more than can go wrong. Also, I truly doubt I would use the iGuitar thing to it's true potential. Heck the JP6 is available with piezo anyway if I want. Actually the 3 way switch on the JP6 is a chip, thats enough tech. in a guitar right there lol.

Nick

[Dakine]

OH yeah,
as for a custom.
I am talking to Feline (but NOT related to THIS matter). Actually $1,300 is NOT gonna get me a custom right now, thats about 770 pounds, which btw is MORE than the JP6, which btw retails for 1,599.99 cheapest could find in UK.
I am abit "canny" so a saving of about 830 quid or 50%+ is a deal to me :)

[Kilby]

Heh regarding the gibsons I had already read that, but hey when you are stuck on a 12 hour shift you have to cause a little trouble.

I can understand completely when you know that a particular guitar is the one which feels right (and hopefully sounds right). As for the Hamer biz all the makes one normally associates with quality guitars where mentioned except Hamer where mentioned, and I have a very soft spot for them.

Have you tried out one of the JP models, who do they sound compared with the other models ? (cept for the piezo which even I understand)

Normally if I was being opinionated, I would have suggested a Rickenbacker as the perfect purchase, never mind if the buyer likes them or not ;) Though I find the narrow fingerboard particularly useful due to my smallish hands.

Rob...

[Dakine]

Rob
not gotten my hands on a JP6 yet, am going on spec. and rep. but will drive to bloody Houston next week :)

The guy I bought my Ovation Custom from is a Hamer employee :) and I have great relationship with that guy, he is VERY helpful and a big muso (like many on her). Most Hamer's now though are an older/retro. field, which again I feel I have filled with my LP. I must admit years ago badly wanting a Hamer Scarab, but that was teenage days wishing I was in Def Leppard lol.

I find a closed mind is a terrible thing so in No way shape or form had I or have I made my mind up and started a "useless" thread.
I wanted to A. mess with Sam, cos it's just too much darned fun LOL   and B.See if anyone had suggestions I had'nt thought of or heard of.

Thus far, I still have the JP6 at the top of my TRY IT list.


Nick

[Kilby]

Thus far, I still have the JP6 at the top of my TRY IT list.

Nick

It looks like a nice little beastie (and so it should be for the price tag)

Rob..

[sambo]

^ if i had a stick i would shake it  :x

i cant make any more suggestions, dont know enough about US made guitars.

[Dakine]

Well
I look at it this way, my LP cost me alot more and this will be the ONLY guitar I will have bought brand spanking new.
Also the price difference from here to the states is somewhat making it look cheap LOL.