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I have a '52 Reissue but the one I like the best I sold. If I were getting another one I would get one with two humbuckers or build one (have one built) . I don't like the extra chunky neck on the '52 and I DO like the belly carve out that the '52 doesn't have. I have the '52 reissue on Craigslist SD Hotrails, Bigsby and all.
Ron
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02-16-2010 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BMaag
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As a player I have eclectic taste, and I have some of my bases covered...but not all.
I use a semi-HB (Ibanez AS-103) that I love clean-ish for the straight ahead Rosenwinkel/Metheny stuff and OD'ed for the Robben Ford tone.
I play an MIA Alder/Maple Strat w/ CS54's that is very cool for a lot of things, but it is very bright and very...well...Strat sounding. Great for Gilmour/Beck stuff.
I am looking for something with a rosewood neck, alder or basswood body, Duncan '59s (or equivilent) and a whammy bar.that will help me get me that early '90's Tribal Tech midrange. I know there are $1,000 options out there, but I don't want to go that rout. I am checking out Fender Showmasters, and PRS SE's, and perhaps older Ibanez 540's (although I don't care for those crazy thin shredder necks. I think the Fender Tele FMT is a very cool instrument too, but...no whammy. Traditional styling is what I'm looking at...not interested in "metal" guitars. Is there something that I am overlooking that you think I should check out? I'd consider modding something if all I need to do is swap PUP's, but routing for a trem block or stuff like that...I'd rather find one that's ready to go.
What do you think?
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I'm a big G & L fan. You could get a Legacy HB which has a SSH pickup configuration. They are a nice combination of vintage and modern features.
I have an SSS Legacy that is just killer. It has a little larger neck than Fenders standard profile, the trem is very smooth and the PTB tone control system which has a treble and bass control lets you get all the strat tones
plus some very cool different ones.
Easily the same or better quality as my Eric Johnson strat.
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Never tried G&L. I guess I should take a look to see if they have an HH or HSH body. I suppose I could look into making my own.
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Originally Posted by jbear
That was my immediate thought, a partsocaster. WD, Warmoth, Stewmac, etc. You can build something exactly the way you want for under a grand. Little resale value though if you are not pleased with it. But I would imagine, a rewarding experience.
Either that, or you could troll the used guitar places, TGP, Craig's List, Ebay, etc, and look for something there. Happy hunting.
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In addition to my archtops, I have a USA Strat, Les Paul Studio, Heritage H150, G&L ASAT, and PRS SE. I bought the SE for $400.00 and for Korean made, it is fantastic. I love all of my solid bodies though!
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I am looking hard at that SE 22 with the trem. Never tried a Wilkinson though.
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Carvin H2? Parker PM24V? It's is a solid with Duncan HB and Jazz pups and a whammy.
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Get one of the US parkers if you can afford it (stay away from the new dragonfly's, though.)
You should be able to grab a used nitefly SA for about 1k...great guitar.
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Thinking about that Holdsworth.
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03-16-2010, 11:17 PM #62zz5555 Guest
If you don't mind used, you can pick up a Big Apple or Double Fat Strat off of ebay. I'd like to get a hardtail version, but Fender made them with a talent bar as well. I believe that comes with a SD '59 in the neck and SD Pearly Gates in the bridge.
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Another good suggestion...thank you.
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Originally Posted by jbear
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Originally Posted by derek
You can get a trem on the H2.
This guy is a fine player and uses one to good effect.
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I'm somewhat surprised no one talks about Fender Jazzmasters on this forum. I find I can get quite a decent jazz tone out of mine. You can pick up a Japanese made one easily in your price range, and I believe they have an alder or basswood body. Different years used different woods. Extra long tremolo, rosewood fretboard. You may have to throw in a new neck pup, but otherwise it's mostly what you're looking for, it seems.
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Ehhhhh...just not a Jazzmaster sort. Nothing against them...just don't care for the body design. Thanks though.
I think that I can find a Showmaster for so little that it's almost silly not to try that one. Decisions...
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Originally Posted by mcbrandt13
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Originally Posted by derek
I think it's all about what pickups you have in it. I replaced the stock ones with some Duncans. I didn't buy it specifically for playing jazz, but it does good enough until i get my archtop in a few weeks. I think the Jazzmaster sounds better than my japanese lawsuit 335 as far as jazz tone goes. Each his own though, and it was just a thought.
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What are your thoughts on a Carvin Bolt/mahog/ebony/Wilk routed for HB's for about $450...drop in a pair of SD 59's for about $130...total to do it my way...about $650. Gotta be honest...I only had experience with one mahohany/ebony and that was a Fender Hearfield Elan III, which although beautiful...did not get played enough while I owned it to remember the tone of that combo.
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I had a TL60 that was ebony over mahogany.....the tone was warm from the mahogany but note response was immediate from the ebony.
Seemed like a nice balance. I had a fabulous HSS Bolt last year....I'd still have it but it was a hardtail and I needed a trem.
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I have a BILL COMINS 'LYRIST' that I have set up with .12's and use it for jazz. Incredible warm sound that IMO rivals and exceeds most semi-hollow archtops. I have the mahogany body and mahogany neck.
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I have a G&L ASAT deluxe semihollow tele style that works great, also a McInturff taurus sandar, which is a thick singlecutaway guitar. Both works great for jazz, and many other styels.
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Originally Posted by Soco
I have a chance to get one for about $600. Is that a fair price.
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It depends if it is a Tribute series or a California handmade. If it is a USA made G&L it is a bargain.
Best regards
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