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Probably not what you are looking for but, I kind of want this guitar. Phwoooarr!
I'm just thinking of the clangy noises I could make on this through my Princeton.
Last edited by christianm77; 10-14-2016 at 05:03 PM.
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10-14-2016 05:01 PM
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Here are two smaller hollow bodies by Matt Artinger. The one on the right is mine and is Matt's Standard Hollow model. The one on the left belongs to a friend and is Matt's Florentine Hollow model. Both cover a ton of ground and can get a beautiful clean tone suitable for jazz, plus many other tones. Mine is similar to a PRS HBII in size and construction but all mahogany so it is much mellower than the PRS.
Last edited by DanH8482; 10-14-2016 at 05:57 PM.
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Always liked the GB. My 100, but you could get a GB10.
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Comins GCS and GCS-1. The best value (IMHO) on the small bodied jazz guitar market. I'd put it up against anything two to three times the price. Workmanship, design, materials and tone are all top notch.
GCS-1 | Comins Guitars
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[QUOTE=Drifter;702888]Can't believe it took 49 posts for the Aristocrat to come up. Small, full hollow featherweight, sounds and plays wonderful.
The big question is: Do the reissue Aristocrat M-75's sound like the original 50's version? And the new USA versions are quite expensive. One could purchase a used Benedetto for less. The import version can be found used for under $1K. Anyone compare the an import M-75 to the original?
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OK so at least 2 commonalities in all of the examples: 1- Tim is playing, 2 - All of the guitars of some version of a Lollar pickup.
Originally Posted by marcwhy
Since there are only minor differences in sound could one conclude that it's mainly the pickups and Tim's playing? It might be too much of a pita but would be interesting to see one of more of the same guitars played with different pickups.
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Amongst the older 1980s Ibanez there is also the AS50 which is about 15% smaller than a 335. Very comfortable to play.
One point to note is the super-hot pickups, so if you want a clean sound you'll have to dial back the volume controls somewhat - hence its nickmane "the little screamer".
These come up occasionally on reverb and e-bay.
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So among the smaller bodied guitars listed here are any as "Woody" sounding, or more so, than the Eastman ER?
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I have an Cort m800, yeah, I know a Cort... haha Originally Posted by JakeAcci
This is a great guitar, a real sleeper IMO, it's no longer made but they do come up for sale now and then and at crazy cheap prices, generally less than $400 US!
They are usually listed wrong too, they are fully hollow thinlines. There is a small wooden block supporting the stop tom but that is it, no top to bottom lengthwise block like on a semi hollow. Mahogany body and neck with flame maple top, rosewood fretboard.
To my ears they sound less woody than a fully hollow but more so than a semi, which I guess is what one would expect. They are a similar shape as a strat but a little thicker/longer and with the curved top but smaller than a 335/Casino/most semi hollows. It fits in the same gig bags as my solid body guitars, which is handy.
I find this is a great guitar for jazz or blues, roots rock, jam band, funky stuff, slide playing, it's pretty versatile.
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Ibanez AM93 is a very nice small body semi and the price is very friendly
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I love my Eastman El Rey, especially since I put Benedetto B-6's in it. Fully hollow with no F holes. It is a bit neck heavy though -the only drawback.
A WAY off the radar is the Ibanez AWD102. Part of the ARtcore Custom line but never imported into the US. Semi-hollow strat shape, gorgeous body and perfect Artcore Custom fretwork. I have WCR Godwood pups in mine and it's great. Wide neck, curly maple binding.
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Anyone try the Eastman AR603CE-15, the 15" version? ? It sounds pretty good on youtube Sound Pure video but it looks like they have mics on both the amp and the guitar. The N'Stuff video doesn't say whether or not the guitar is miced.
Anyone get a similar sound from their own rig with one of these?
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one of the best ones out there is the seventy seven albatross. Sounds great for jazz, fusion, rock, etc.
Last edited by jzucker; 09-07-2017 at 08:34 AM.
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Am I blind or has this been in this thread yet:
Gibson Memphis ES-Les Paul
They are getting reasonally priced – at least used:
"Gibson ES - les Paul" Gear | Reverb
Not many jazz clips with it, but at least here is a bit of jazz:
Should I give up my beloved R8 and get one of these light wonders...?Last edited by Herbie; 09-07-2017 at 08:36 AM.
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Bravo!!! Sounds good, man! Originally Posted by jzucker
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thanks. It basically knocked the 339 out of the rotation. The 339 was previously my favorite all around semihollow but this one has a better jazz tone and better, snarly blues, rock and fusion tones.
Don't forget to check my semi hollow review page.
Semi hollow review page
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Twang...that ES-Les Paul gets me going, I've tried one. I'm not sure I can afford the Epiphone version these days.
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You gotta ask why they are turning up on the used market so quick and at depreciated values. Originally Posted by Herbie
Am I blind or has this been in this thread yet:
Gibson Memphis ES-Les Paul
They are getting reasonally priced – at least used:
"Gibson ES - les Paul" Gear | Reverb
Not many jazz clips with it, but at least here is a bit of jazz:
Should I give up my beloved R8 and get one of these light wonders...?
@jzucker, that guitar sounds mega.
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I have one of these, - a Duesenberg Starplayer TV Classic with P90/neck and HB/bridge. Both craftmanship and sound is of very high quality. Can cover a lot of styles. The P90 gives it a very nice jazztone too. Can be had without the tremolo too. Has a 25,6" scale length and 12" radius fretboard.
Last edited by bluefonia; 09-09-2017 at 06:45 AM.
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I have 3 small bodied semi-hollow guitars that may be of interest for your evaluation. A G&L Bluesboy, an Epiphone Wildkat and a Gibson Les Paul. of the three, for less than $400 the Wildkat is an exceptional value and wonderful to play. Strung with NYXL .10s it simply plays like a Thousand dollar guitar.
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Yeah, I have asked, but nobody has not given an answer (other than 'all Gibsons suck' or 'Henry J. sucks'). Originally Posted by christianm77
If You have answer I would be pleased to hear it – to get my GAS tamed!
On the other hand: there's a lot of Fender Strats / PRS's / Les Pauls / (You name it) on the used market and at depreciated values too.
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Well my Gibson doesn't suck, but it's 50 years old. Can't vouch for the new ones... Originally Posted by Herbie
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