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1978 Takamine F340S flat top. It was the first guitar I bought in November 1979. Laminated back sides, solid spruce top, basically a Martin D-18 rip off from the headstock design to the lettering of the decal. From 5 feet away, you could be forgiven for thinking it actually is a Martin. It doesn't sound like a Martin, but it sounds really nice and has been my only steel string flat top guitar for all those years; it's just good enough to keep me from buying another flat top.
2008 Squier Affinity Telecaster. I bought it because it was a cheap introduction to Telecasters at under $200 and I wasn't sure that I would like them. I have replaced the pickups, electronics and neck as the original neck is very narrow and a little uncomfortable as a result with my big fat fingers. So it's been upgraded, but bone stock it sounded very good. I have played many gigs on that guitar (for what it's worth, the current pickups in that instrument are Wilde Microcoils and they are truly outstanding).
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01-09-2024 10:22 AM
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I would have to say my Epi Joe Pass, and Ibanez AF103 and 153's.
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I'd like to put in a good word for my Ibanez Artcore AS93FM. This semi-hollowbody has great sustain, and the stopbar tailpiece makes it a breeze to easily and quickly adjust the intonation on each string. With the center block it's a bit heavier that a hollowbody, but since I play sitting down, that's not a big deal.
I've played 1930's and 40's tunes on my hollowbody Ibanez AK95 for about ten years, and I love the workmanship and the tone of that guitar. But that floating bridge and wooden saddle drove me crazy! So when I was asked to join a band that played classic rock & rock tunes from the 1950's and 60's, I decided to go for a semi-hollowbody with a Tune-O-Matic style bridge instead.
I will say that the new Ibanez seemed to need a bit more setup attention than usual. There were a few fret sprouts on one side of the neck that needed to be filed down, and all the frets needed a good polishing -- things that really should have been done at the factory. But once again, the workmanship was solid and the guitar was beautifully finished.
I spent about $1,000 total for the guitar, a hardshell case and the initial setup. Although that's relatively inexpensive compared to many other guitars out there, I feel it's an excellent value. This would be a good guitar to take to gigs without being too concerned about damage to the instrument (as opposed to other axes in higher price ranges). SETH
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Originally Posted by 339 in june
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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Originally Posted by Polyp
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I do a fair amt of bass work for music theater stuff, so I finally swapped out my Ibby full scale 5-string for a new Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI. 30" scale, tuned an octave below guitar, sounds like a bass, plays like a long scale guitar. A little rough out of the box - had to work on the neck, nut, and bridge, now plays and sounds like a dream. Anything from a classic mellow jazzy bass sound to a strumming or twangy rock machine (see GC link, solo at 1:40, then Beatles stuff in last vid). $400 from my Sweetwater agent. (Warning, too many pics below, because I'm thrilled with this thing. And other musicians really dig it too.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=b_PWJHadcAkLast edited by Woody Sound; 01-09-2024 at 08:32 PM.
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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Originally Posted by Polyp
ps - Nice handle. I just had a colonoscopy this morning. Luckily none of those.
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This one doesn’t even have a brand. I put it together out of discount and used parts except for the neck pickup which is a lollar Johnny smith. The pickups probably worth as much as the guitar. I take this when I travel. I spent a lot of time working on the frets and set up and it plays amazing. Neck is 24 3/4”.
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Almost my entire guitar collection consists of “inexpensive guitars that I love”……
Condor ES-175, bought for $150:
Ibanez AF55, bought for $275:
Framus Sorento, bought for $195:
Heck, even my ES-125 (most expensive guitar I own) was cheap for a Gibson, I got it for $1000:
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Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
Cool tele.
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Originally Posted by Spook410
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An inexpensive guitar I really love is my 1960 Levin 335. It cost less than a Loar.
It is a bargain for a quality carved-top instrument, and has the unusual Stromberg-esque diagonal brace under the top. Back and sides are laminated. It has a thin body (maybe 2 3/4'') and is feather-light. The acoustic sound is loud and punchy, and plugged in it sounds great. It's so comfortable to play.
I've had a few non-guitarists I work with comment on how good the guitar sounds. Who am I to disagree?!
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Originally Posted by 339 in june
Hej 339, the guitar looks great and your description as well. It being a thin line I wonder, is it well balanced or is it neck heavy?
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They actually aren't that inexpensive any more, but when I bought it this was a fraction of the cost of its Gibson equivalent, and it sounds incredible.
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Epiphone '13 Genesis which I regret nearly giving away. I had a '68 custom Les Paul (bought new) and a '73+- Black Beauty '54 reish also new both sold long ago...sit down for this, The Genesis was every bit as good a player and sound. these were a "limited" edition even came with a ltd case which they ran out of. The model had a small cult following when it was first introduced then discontinued, I thought the '13 was much better in every way. I got mine 2nd hand in truly mint condition for about $425 and let it go for less! I dont play solid bodies anymore so I dont miss it in that sense but in hindsight it could've been "the" guitar if I was still playing out.
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
My first was a Yamaha AE1200S, in a rare blonde bought for $800. Sold it for $1499. That’s what began the buy/sell frenzy that lasted 7 years.
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surprised no one mentioned the Peerless made Epi Emperor Regent, many on this site Im sure would concur. Listen to JD playing his!!! Ive owned a few all of them excellent and well under $1k used
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Originally Posted by Rickco
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Originally Posted by 0zoro
Thanks for the kind words !
This guitar is a real pleasure to play. It's a thin semi-hollow, so it's not too light (and not too heavy ) well balanced for playing seated or standing.
Thomann has one B-Stock for 184 € !
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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"surprised no one mentioned the Peerless made Epi Emperor Regent, many on this site Im sure would concur. Listen to JD playing his!!! Ive owned a few all of them excellent and well under $1k used"
I posted mine a few pages back.
Last edited by Sleeko; 01-10-2024 at 09:13 PM.
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Originally Posted by Gitterbug
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