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99_not_out

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« on: March 03, 2007, 05:04:13 PM »
I have big hands, and to be honest there are times when the neck of my SG feels a little cramped. Plus, I need an excuse to buy more BKPs :)

So I was wondering what you guys would recommend guitar wise for a wide neck? I have basically only ever owned SGs up to this point, and feel it might be nice to own something else for once :) Couple of caveats:

Must have a bridge humbucker.
Musn't look too much like a strat.

Any opinions appreciated!
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2007, 05:10:46 PM »
gordon smiths? eggles?

budget?
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2007, 05:30:08 PM »
PRS SE Singlecut is 100% what you looking for
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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2007, 05:37:46 PM »
Budget ... up to around 600 of our British quids.

Some more info:
Pickups not important as I intend to swap them out.
Would like something good for low gain rock / blues as my SG is warpigged up: metal needs well met already :) Something with good sustain ... warm sounding.

Eggles look very tempting ... perhaps a bit pricey though.
Gordon Smith GS2 would go nicely with the SG. That is very tempting actually, espec as they come coil tapped already.
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2007, 05:47:55 PM »
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PRS SE Singlecut is 100% what you looking for


That guitar is sweet. I'm going down Demark St next weekend ... will definitely give one a try. I think you could be right Hunter :) Ta!
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2007, 08:38:47 PM »
Quote from: 99_not_out
Must have a bridge humbucker.
Musn't look too much like a strat.
Would like something good for low gain rock
Something with good sustain ... warm sounding.

thats an LP then.
Tokai
or theres plenty of people about here who have good things to say about edwards, as well.
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2007, 08:46:07 PM »
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Quote from: hunter
PRS SE Singlecut is 100% what you looking for


That guitar is sweet. I'm going down Demark St next weekend ... will definitely give one a try. I think you could be right Hunter :) Ta!


Rose Morris on DK Street have a PRS Singlecut Satin in the window of one of their shops. Saw it today and god it's beautiful. Was £1999 in the window but I'm pretty sure you can push it down.
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2007, 09:02:24 PM »
I doubt he can push it down to £600 though  :roll:
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2007, 09:07:49 PM »
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Rose Morris on DK Street have a PRS Singlecut Satin in the window of one of their shops. Saw it today and god it's beautiful. Was £1999 in the window but I'm pretty sure you can push it down.


I beginning to think this is going to become one of those hide-the-credit-card-bill guitar shopping trips :)
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2007, 09:08:05 PM »
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I doubt he can push it down to £600 though  :roll:
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Didn't see the budget post xD

Ahh well, the SE Singlecuts are also very nice. Loved the pre-lawsuit one dunno about the new ones :s
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2007, 09:17:48 PM »
I thought PRS won that law suit (or defended successfully)? In fact ...

http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/1092/Gibson-lawsuit-ends-with-PRS-victory

Did Gibson ever try and sue any of their many other immatators? Tokai seem to cut pretty close to the bone appearance wise too.

Edit:  Before I have to mod myself off-topic, back to the guitars :)

What is the difference (other than looks) between the satin finish PRS Singlecut and the satndard one with the maple top? 'Cos the satin one seems to cost twice as much. I can see its twice as good looking, but still ...

And does anyone have an opinion on how the Tokais compare to PRS? Build quality is my main concern, and also the qulaity of the stock pups ... if I don't have to immediately swap the pups for BKPs I can go another 100 quid I guess :)
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« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2007, 10:11:08 PM »
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I thought PRS won that law suit (or defended successfully)? In fact ...

http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/1092/Gibson-lawsuit-ends-with-PRS-victory

Did Gibson ever try and sue any of their many other immatators? Tokai seem to cut pretty close to the bone appearance wise too.

Edit:  Before I have to mod myself off-topic, back to the guitars :)

What is the difference (other than looks) between the satin finish PRS Singlecut and the satndard one with the maple top? 'Cos the satin one seems to cost twice as much. I can see its twice as good looking, but still ...

And does anyone have an opinion on how the Tokais compare to PRS? Build quality is my main concern, and also the qulaity of the stock pups ... if I don't have to immediately swap the pups for BKPs I can go another 100 quid I guess :)
They won, but they changed the entire range anyway.

And the lawsuit was about how the body met the neck on the uncut side, PRS met the neck at a 90 degree angle, while all other makes curve into the neck.

Tokai and PRS aren't really comparable imo. One is an extremely high quality reputable guitar make, and the other is a japanese copy make.
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2007, 10:32:08 PM »
ESP Mirage Custom or Mirage II.
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2007, 11:01:40 PM »
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SP Mirage Custom or Mirage II.


Budget again man :p

Although heads up to the M-II, a friend of mine has the urban camo and we were jamming together yesterday - Camo Viper and Urban Camo M-II just looks too cool :>

I prefer my viper slightly simply cos it has the thinner neck and the stop tail.

Back to the topic...
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2007, 11:07:36 PM »
Curse that damn money stuff ... never have enough of it around :)
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