The Most Versatile Guitar (Mostly Jazz can stand Feedback) - Page 2

Bill C · #31 08-26-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnesto

sadowsky semihollow archtop sound in a semi package

... if in doubt listen to this ...

YouTube - Leonardo Amuedo playing Começar de Novo (Ivan Lins)

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #32 08-26-2009, 03:41 PM

Another option is to go for a smaller hollow-bodied guitar (no, not the Thinline Tele!) like the Eastman El Rey: it has a 14" lower bout, and a hollow body without sound holes.

Jazz Instruments: Eastman ER2 El Rey Guitar ? By Russell Carlson ? Jazz Articles

Thomasguitar · #33 08-26-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bkdavidson

Gibson ES-135 LE without a doubt. They sell for $1200ish if you find one on ebay. If you go 335-style, I'd recommend a Sheraton over a Dot. It's a bit more pricey, but well worth it. An actual 335, however, is not worth the price difference, at least in my opinion.

I totally agree..I have a Yamaha SA2200 (see avatar) and Ibanez Artcore AS103 and in my very humble opinion ...both sound/feel better that my 335...especially the Yamaha, which, in my extremely humble opinion is the BEST 335ish semi I have ever played. Again with the coil-splitters and the Bigsby I installed....I nominate the YAMAHA SA2200 for MOST VERSATILE GUITAR!!

Gitterbug · #34 08-28-2009, 04:08 PM

I agree with Thomasguitar on Yamaha 2200. It's great! I've planned to sell mine several times but it just does any job so convincingly I can't let it go. The stock PU's (known as SAH-SAIG) are ok but, when playing chords, they impart a slight "sawtooth" edge. I've replaced them with Seymour Duncans, Jazz for neck and Jeff Beck for bridge. The sound is much clearer, but the distinction between single-coil and humbucker has clearly gotten narrower. For a budget solution, I would look at the Ibanez Artcore AS-103 and have a pro luthier install the coil split (and eventually a Bigsby). The Ibanez Super 58s are fruity-clear.

pipster · #35 08-28-2009, 04:25 PM

ibanez af artcore customs or epi alleykat...budget and versatile

pipster

Blair · #36 08-28-2009, 07:26 PM

You could look into a gibson howard roberts fusion model

Thomasguitar · #37 08-28-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gitterbug

I agree with Thomasguitar on Yamaha 2200. It's great! I've planned to sell mine several times but it just does any job so convincingly I can't let it go. The stock PU's (known as SAH-SAIG) are ok but, when playing chords, they impart a slight "sawtooth" edge. I've replaced them with Seymour Duncans, Jazz for neck and Jeff Beck for bridge. The sound is much clearer, but the distinction between single-coil and humbucker has clearly gotten narrower. For a budget solution, I would look at the Ibanez Artcore AS-103 and have a pro luthier install the coil split (and eventually a Bigsby). The Ibanez Super 58s are fruity-clear.

Wow.. you are a mind reader. In the Artcore AS103 I put a Seymore Jazz PUP in the neck and installed coil-splitters and will eventually put in another Bigsby (maybe Ibanez model) . As for the SA2200, here is another pic!

gary mitchell · #38 08-28-2009, 10:52 PM

Ive have a gibson es335 a godin with gibson P90s but if I could only own one guitar it would be a Tele. Theres noway I would get rid of my Tele that guitar can do about everything well.

Thomasguitar · #39 08-29-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gary mitchell

Ive have a gibson es335 a godin with gibson P90s but if I could only own one guitar it would be a Tele. Theres noway I would get rid of my Tele that guitar can do about everything well.

Yes I hear ya!

Thomasguitar · #40 01-10-2011, 12:48 AM

YouTube - YAMAHA AES1500 - Morning Jam - Devil May Care improvisation - Jazz Guitar - Thomas Sawada
YAMAHA AES1500B

kris · #41 01-10-2011, 01:53 AM

What about Ibanez As-200?

rpguitar · #42 01-10-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kris

What about Ibanez As-200?

Obviously, yes. That's a 335 copy for all intents and purposes.

I think the thread is pretty much beat to the ground. Tele, or ES-335 and all its many imitators - these make great jazz guitars that are versatile and have no feedback worth being concerned about.

Apart from that, everyone has a pet favorite, and some have been mentioned. But the basic formula(s) are tried and true.

kris · #43 01-10-2011, 08:55 AM

I think Ibanez As-200 is not exactly copy of Gib-335.
It has ebony fingerboard,different tailpece,humbucers etc.
The sound is also different.
Quality of these Ibanez models specialy from 80's is great.
I have one of it.I can play all kind of music on it/ without classical

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rpguitar · #44 01-10-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kris

I think Ibanez As-200 is not exactly copy of Gib-335.

You're missing the point. They are both double cutaway guitars with solid center blocks and hollow, f-holed wings. The wood on the fingerboard and the tailpiece design are details that make no difference whatsoever in the basic purpose of the instruments.

I have an '83 AM-255 Artist and a '67 335.