"Best bang for the buck" semi-hollow?

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My personal fav for theaward in the "Best Value In A 335 Clone" category is my MIK Ibanez Artstar AS-120TR, but it has a wide-flat neck, ala the Gibson 1960 "Slim-Taper". I haven't touched any of the electronics; it came with 500K pots stock, and I like the Super '58s for vintage tone. IMO, build quality is a little better than the Epis, but they're pretty good too.

Bill
 
Lots of great suggestions in this thread. One oddball suggestion--contact subway guitars/fatdawg in Berklee CA, by phone, and see what they can do. Never bought anything from them, but they may be a gem of a place for such a thing, if you dont mind something unique and affordable.
 
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Liquids said:
Lots of great suggestions in this thread. One oddball suggestion--contact subway guitarsfatdawg in Berklee CA, by phone, and see what they can do. Never bought anything from them, but they may be a gem of a place for such a thing, if you dont mind something unique and affordable.
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That dude is a freaking nut... Lol
 
Re: "Best bang for the buck" semi-hollow?

Heritage 535.

Used Gibson 333.

I like the current Ibbys too if low budget is key. Neck is a little small and flat for me, but they are built well with proper materials and the beefed up heel joint helps with stability on the skinny neck.
 
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I liked the Ibanez but this one got me.
Epi es-339 pro
Push pull split coils and a little smaller than the dots and 355's.
less than $400 with a hard case --gently used

DuFf

 
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The older Epi Dots would fit the bill. The one I've got is from 2000, and has a fat neck and a 12" radius. They come up for dirt cheap on craigslist.
 
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A few stores are discounting the last of the Fender-made Guild Starfire IV's, good price and a good guitar, made in the U.S. I think. They sold Guild lately, so the last of the Fender/Guilds are going for cheaper prices. Just a suggestion.

Al
 
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SrDeMaFp said:
I know, I know...personal preference and all - IYO: What would you pick? I prefer fat necks, large frets and my favorite radius (radii?) is 12". Shoot.
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I have an Epiphone Dot Studio that has a HUGE D neck, huge frets, a 12" radius.

I spent a hundred or 2 spicing it up (new pots, switch, nut, bridge, pickups, jack) and now it's a high quality box.

Spec-wise, it's perfect for you.

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I'm curious how huge that Dot Studio neck actually is. I've never played an Epi with a big neck, even those that are advertised as having big necks (like the Casino 50th Anniversary model). I'd be happy if there was one that actually was huge.

I also didn't think the Dot Studios came with huge frets, certainly no more huge than any other Epi. How wide are they exactly?
 
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ItsaBass said:
I'm curious how huge that Dot Studio neck actually is. I've never played an Epi with a big neck, even those that are advertised as having big necks (like the Casino 50th Anniversary model). I'd be happy if there was one that actually was huge.

I also didn't think the Dot Studios came with huge frets, certainly no more huge than any other Epi. How wide are they exactly?
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I'll try and get some neck and fret measurements for you guys.
 
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