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What is the name/model? I haven't shopped for a LP in 30 years but the idea of a chambered one seems interesting.
Originally Posted by ArchieHollow
In particular, what's the neck profile like? I have a mid-1970s Deluxe that I love for its slim neck (among other things). When I last checked, the Standard neck was widest and the Custom neck was similar in proportions to the Deluxe, but with different inlays and an ebony fretboard.
This one looks like a chambered Deluxe, but I wouldn't know whether the similarities are beyond cosmetic...
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05-01-2023 07:22 PM
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I never really have payed attention to that, or at least it has not been that noticeable. I do use wide strap. I also typically sit down for jazz and practicing. It does not feel heavy like a LP to me, but then again I get used to my Classic LP with a bigsby on it. That guitar does become noticeably a little heavy. Originally Posted by e.h.stark
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Check it out
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For fusion / all rounder my next will probably be a LP Studio from after 2017 at 7 to 8 lbs. Close enough.
Or an SG! I had a beaut that got stolen 47 years ago.
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Personally I hated the MHS PUs. They sounded muddy to me. I was not able to get the note separation. Maybe I am just too used alnico 5s in HBs. IDK. I really wanted to buy the gib memphis, but the idea of spending that much, and then another 400 to 500$ for PU replacements, I could not do it.
My experience is just mine, and there are many factors.. maybe my allergies were bad… however, I did play two different memphis LP guitars and a few different times. Also what might be mud to me, could be warmth for someone else.Last edited by st.bede; 05-02-2023 at 12:27 AM.
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That always sucks… I had a custom LP stolen. Originally Posted by ccroft
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ES-335 type guitar. Lots of options at lots of price points. Higher end Ibanez guitars are usually wonderful (AS200, Scofield models, etc.). Eastman versions are also well spoken of, but I've never played one. Yamaha, too.
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The GCS-1 is somewhere around 7.5 lbs. Originally Posted by 339 in june
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I liked the ES les Paul I tried and it made for a great little jazz guitar. I'm not sure how many of them are knocking around on the used market outside of the US. The ones I've seen are listed on Reverb about 3.5K GBP in the UK. Taking that with a pinch of salt, I still think it's out of the price range.
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It is true that if you buy this guitar you will suddenly be incapable of not playing that chord hammer on lick at every possible opportunity. To instagram with ye! Originally Posted by e.h.stark
the fretking is something i have my eye on for some time.. dangelico had some kind of a neosoul-hipster appeal to me so i avoided the brand but looking into their specs i might have to reconsider
the atlantic could be a contender 
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I checked my GCS1-ES : 3.137 kg (or 6.916 lbs if my converter works well) Originally Posted by rpjazzguitar
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I'd look for a used ES-339
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ES 339 is 14.25" wide at lower bout
Last edited by ArchieHollow; 05-03-2023 at 07:57 PM.
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Smaller body than ES 339. Body width at lower bout 12.8125".
Blueshawk is same size and shape as Les PaulLast edited by ArchieHollow; 05-02-2023 at 07:20 PM.
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An ES 235 just showed (yesterday) up at GC (Fresno) for a decent price. I played it. I plugged into a fender hot rod deluxe (the best amp they had in the loud lounge… that might illuminate certain aspects of Fresno).
It was more or less how I remembered. It had the typical fat gibson neck. I felt more favorable about the PUs then I did a number of years ago. They were warm, but still lack note definition. (At the original time ES 235 was out, I was really into TV Jones filtertrons. They might also explain my feelings about muddy sounding PUs).
The guitar is really nice but I would have to swap PU. That makes it too expensive for my tatse.
I will say that the neck was almost as dry as I have ever seen, and it needed to be tuned a lot. I would worry a little bit about how that particular guitar had been taken care off.
It did sound really good when I pushed the gain on the amp, but at the same time, those fat (lowerish) mids with no real extended highs would struggle in certain mixes… at least in my mind.
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There's a sweet ES137 Classic in the classifieds
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Maybe you'll do well to check out Gretsch electromatic line or some of their smaller body Semi-hollows that already have the pickups your looking for.
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Some good input from these folks
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Forget LPs
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Comins' website advertises 7.5 lbs +/- 6%. Originally Posted by 339 in june
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That ultrathin semi-hollow with the Florentine cutaway by Bill Comins sure is nice!
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I would roll your own. Telecaster-style body from MJT, whatever color you like, whatever pickup configuration you like, and anything else is up to you. That's $500. Then, go to USA Custom Guitars and order a 2-piece Tele neck - you will be able to choose a 25.5", 25", or 24.75" scale length neck that will drop into your body. That's another $210. You can have them ship the neck straight to MJT after it's built for nitro finishing on the neck, another $210. That's $910 technically but let's say shipping/tax is factored in so round up to $1000 for the wood and finishing all to your liking (assuming you don't choose any exotic woods or anything like that). That leaves you with around $1000 for pickups, hardware, tuners, etc. and the guitar will be to your liking. However, this does assume you know more or less the specs of what you want from a guitar and that you are a bit patient!
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Or just buy an already built used T-style guitar that's built to your liking (e.g., Fender Player Telecaster, which can be found used for under $6-800) and swap in a "conversion" neck (Warmoth's start at under $200 new), and you're done for a grand (and you can sell the Fender neck). But if you insist on spending spend 2 grand, we're happy to help you with that Originally Posted by chris32895
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I’ve tried a few Comins guitars and they is well nice
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Blondes tend to be lighter Originally Posted by rpjazzguitar
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