Decent ES-335 copy?
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nice thick tone.
serizawa
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Re: Decent ES-335 copy?
I've played the normal Dot and that's about it. I'm not too keen on owning anymore signature guitars and the sheraton isn't what I'm looking for.
I'm looking to something that's really geared towards being more of a cheaper 335 copy. No bells, whistles or anything fancy, just a decent copy that sounds good on its own, so when I upgrade the pickups, I already have a great basis platform.
I've played the normal Dot and that's about it. I'm not too keen on owning anymore signature guitars and the sheraton isn't what I'm looking for.
I'm looking to something that's really geared towards being more of a cheaper 335 copy. No bells, whistles or anything fancy, just a decent copy that sounds good on its own, so when I upgrade the pickups, I already have a great basis platform.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Decent ES-335 copy?
Again....very major kudos for the Ibanez Artcore AS73 335 copy.....Love this guitar!
Again....very major kudos for the Ibanez Artcore AS73 335 copy.....Love this guitar!
drew_half_empty
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I dunno if the Viking is for you then--it has a maple neck and the ebony composite fretboard, so overall it's brighter than most 335's
That being said since I've played one I've yet to come across any epi or ibanez that caught my attention... except for the new lennon Casino but in the end i still want the Hag
I dunno if the Viking is for you then--it has a maple neck and the ebony composite fretboard, so overall it's brighter than most 335's
That being said since I've played one I've yet to come across any epi or ibanez that caught my attention... except for the new lennon Casino but in the end i still want the Hag
serizawa
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Bright's not too bad. It's too 'woody' and thin sounding is what I'm worried about. I'm of the opinion that bright and thin are two different things--one much more use-able than the other.
Yeah, I've only played a handful of good Epis and the majority of them were made in Korea.
But I 100% agree with you on the Lennon Casino. If I had the cash for one of those, I don't even know what I would do. I'm not even a Beatles fan, but that guitar is smokin'.
Bright's not too bad. It's too 'woody' and thin sounding is what I'm worried about. I'm of the opinion that bright and thin are two different things--one much more use-able than the other.
Yeah, I've only played a handful of good Epis and the majority of them were made in Korea.
But I 100% agree with you on the Lennon Casino. If I had the cash for one of those, I don't even know what I would do. I'm not even a Beatles fan, but that guitar is smokin'.
75lespaul
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Those Xaviers look fantastic, especially for the money. So does the Ibanez. I've never played an Xavier, and the only Ibanez I had was a mid 70s doubleneck so I can't comment on those guitars, but I do own an Agile Les Paul and although it's not a hollowbody, their HBs are attractive in price and their pickups get good reviews, although compared to a Duncan, they aren't in that league.
http://www.rondomusic.com/
Do a search for as-820 and as-1000. They have weird horns, but they are great guitars.
Those Xaviers look fantastic, especially for the money. So does the Ibanez. I've never played an Xavier, and the only Ibanez I had was a mid 70s doubleneck so I can't comment on those guitars, but I do own an Agile Les Paul and although it's not a hollowbody, their HBs are attractive in price and their pickups get good reviews, although compared to a Duncan, they aren't in that league.
http://www.rondomusic.com/
Do a search for as-820 and as-1000. They have weird horns, but they are great guitars.
JOEBACCA
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+1 to the Washburn HB35. I got mine a few months back and Its an all around great semi-hollowbody. Mine is maple neck, back, sides, and flame maple top. Rosewood Fretboard, Split Block Inlays, Grover Tuners. I recently got a set of Pearly Gates that will be going in soon. Brand New with Free Shipping for $549 on Ebay or get one used in the $300-$400 range.
Acoustically my HB35 is warm with some chimey highs. I was comparing it to a Sheraton and I opted for the features of the HB35 (toggle switch is on the upper bout like a Les Paul and the input jack is on the side of the HB as opposed to the toggle near the tuneomatic bridge and input jack on the front of the Sheraton).
+1 to the Washburn HB35. I got mine a few months back and Its an all around great semi-hollowbody. Mine is maple neck, back, sides, and flame maple top. Rosewood Fretboard, Split Block Inlays, Grover Tuners. I recently got a set of Pearly Gates that will be going in soon. Brand New with Free Shipping for $549 on Ebay or get one used in the $300-$400 range.
Acoustically my HB35 is warm with some chimey highs. I was comparing it to a Sheraton and I opted for the features of the HB35 (toggle switch is on the upper bout like a Les Paul and the input jack is on the side of the HB as opposed to the toggle near the tuneomatic bridge and input jack on the front of the Sheraton).
CapoFirstFret
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I was definitely going to suggest this one! I had one for a while and I still kick myself for ever getting rid of it!
I was definitely going to suggest this one! I had one for a while and I still kick myself for ever getting rid of it!
The Dali
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Lu_B
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Don't discount the Tokai's that are made in Korea, I've got a 335 copy loaded with Seth Lovers and its a cracking guitar. Very versatile.
Don't discount the Tokai's that are made in Korea, I've got a 335 copy loaded with Seth Lovers and its a cracking guitar. Very versatile.
CapoFirstFret
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Hamer is calling your name.....
Hamer is calling your name.....
uOpt
Something Cool
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190488510844&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I am pissed at Hamer, not going to recommend them.
No one? No one owns a Hamer on here but everyone recommends them?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190488510844&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I am pissed at Hamer, not going to recommend them.
The Dali
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Re: Decent ES-335 copy?
Ok, here is the Epi! I actually get her back from the luthier tomorrow. I had a Gibson Classic 57+ put in the bridge and a Pearly Gates in the neck. New pots, switch, jack, etc... I tried to do it three times and at one point I think I broke the microwave so I decided to let a pro do it. Can't wait to get her back!
Ok, here is the Epi! I actually get her back from the luthier tomorrow. I had a Gibson Classic 57+ put in the bridge and a Pearly Gates in the neck. New pots, switch, jack, etc... I tried to do it three times and at one point I think I broke the microwave so I decided to let a pro do it. Can't wait to get her back!
