NGD - F-holes? We don't need no stinkin' F-holes!

[Wattage]

Supro Coronado re-issue prototype that never made it into production. Full-hollow with no holes which I thought was really cool.

 

[Mincer]

I wonder how different it sounds from an F Hole version? It is cool, either way.

 

[Erlend_G]

What would Paul Gilbert say about this?!

 

[Securb]

Scott, you definitely have a "type" when it comes to guitars. I can see you playing that guitar. Nice score.

 

[GuitarDoc]

You're right, "We don't need no stinkin' F-holes". Especially when played through an amp.

It's more of a traditional thing...esthetics.

Originally "f" holes increased the acoustic volume. But some claim that even when played through an amp, the "f" holes help with feedback issues. But I don't know, I never play loud enough tell.

In any case, that's a very sweet looking guitar.

 

[Mincer]

I think you get more feedback with F holes. That's why Lucille and the ES-Artist guitars didn't have them.

 

[Chris Pile]

What would Paul Gilbert say about this?!

Paul would say that many Gretsch electrics in the 50's didn't have F-holes because he has some sense of history.

 

[Fender_Punk]

If your feelin' Kind of Blue, Take the A Train to 52nd Street, get a whiskey, Straight No Chaser. Feel the connection, between Body and Soul, as you dance to Billie's Bounce. You're Nobody Until Somebody loves you so make sure you Ain't Misbehavin' 'Round Midnight.

 

[Wattage]

What would Paul Gilbert say about this?!

The more fake f-holes the better? lol

 

[Wattage]

Paul would say that many Gretsch electrics in the 50's didn't have F-holes because he has some sense of history.

The original Supro Coronado didn't either, that came out around '57/'58

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

PG won't let no strinkin' f-holes get in the way of his shredding:

 

[zionstrat]

I've had to block F holes on practically every hollow guitar I've ever owned and would greatly appreciate no f hole versions. I've never understood why this hasn't caught on. The tone is amazing but uncontrolled feedback is a show stopper. And yes there's going to be some total difference but the same is true when I stuffed the F holes with foam.

 

[GuitarDoc]

I think you get more feedback with F holes. That's why Lucille and the ES-Artist guitars didn't have them.

Oh, that's what it was. I don't know since I've never experienced that problem myself.

 

[Mincer]

Oh, that's what it was. I don't know since I've never experienced that problem myself.

I never have, either. I am pro-F hole.

 

[Evan Skopp]

I have a Gretsch G6122 with painted-on F-holes. I really appreciate them when the volume gets turned way up. But for legit jazz box tones, nothing beats real deal F-holes.

 

[Aceman]

What would Paul Gilbert say about this?!

He would apply Pink F hole stickers

 

[Aceman]

I never have, either. I am pro-F hole.

I think we all like a good F-hole. :naughty:

 

[Erlend_G]

Good thing, guitars doesn't have A-holes. Or P-holes.

ololool

 

[GuitarDoc]

I never have, either. I am pro-F hole.

If I get a guitar with F-holes (and I DO have a couple) I want the real deal...no fake painted or sticker F-holes.

 

[Mincer]

If I get a guitar with F-holes (and I DO have a couple) I want the real deal...no fake painted or sticker F-holes.

This is a good decision.