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Originally Posted by gavinashun
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03-21-2018 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
But yeah, I have almost definitely played some crappy recent reissue Guitar Center 175's. Sounds like it would be really smart for me to find some pre '65 175's to see what those feel/sound like.
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Originally Posted by gavinashun
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Originally Posted by gavinashun
Originally Posted by gavinashun
My late uncle used to make classical guitars for the elite of classic, folklore and tango players in Argentina. I grew up watching him working and hearing all those players play his prototypes, their finished instruments and the discussion about making'em. That's why I know that certain specs, although possible to do, are not always beneficial.
Originally Posted by gavinashun
That'll give you a little idea about what he's able to do. Do a search about other players commenting on their Wu instruments in this very forum.
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Pretty much every builder will make you a guitar with ES-175 specs with only one pickup if asked. What do you dislike about your current Epi? If you prefer it against some 175s you 've played, the same can easily happen with most other guitars as well..
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I agree with what Alter is going after with that question. What's a "high end archtop" to you? Is it just one that costs more money? Or are there specific qualities related to tone, feel, build precision, etc. that you are seeking? Matching physical specs is not a recipe for achieving more than a general ballpark (which is still valid, but might not be adequate basis for emptying one's wallet).
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The Boys for sale right now should be your huckleberry. It's a helluva guitar.
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I'm going to put in another vote for the Borys. I know a few really first rate jazz guitarists who play them and their dedication to them and to Roger is really inspiring. I have looked at the one on this site with a lot of lust ever since it first appeared. I can't really afford it. We have no home. We've been travelling in Mexico for 6 months in a small car and we're probably about to do the same in Canada for another several months. The rational part of me says that I can't possibly even think about it and yet I've still considered buying it.
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Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
Is the Bud 6 Really That Good?
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