Single-Cut Options

[Benjy_26]

OK, ladies and gentlemen, here goes.

What do you guys recommend. I'm looking for another twin humbucker, mahogany bodied guitar to go with my '81 Hamer Studio and my Gibby LP standard.

I'm willing to buy pretty much any quality, US made axe, new or used that sells for a sane, if not reasonable price (under $3500).

I've listed the options that come to my head, but y'all can feel free to suggest anything else.

BTW, chambered is cool with me. :naughty:

 

[dd12939]

Re: Single-Cut Options

The PRS's aren't single-cuts (though you probably know that). I voted for the Historic LP - something about those are just... very sexy I guess. If you're looking to save some cash, I hear Heritage makes a pretty wicked LP too.
EDIT: another option I recalled is GMP. I've heard good things about them and they are very pretty too.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Single-Cut Options

GMP went out of business a few months ago

 

[Rich_T]

Re: Single-Cut Options

How about a dean hardtail? Not single cut, more PRS like, but damn fine axes, many people on this here forum swear by them.

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: Single-Cut Options

Yup...go with the Dean Hardtail for a slightly different take and flavor on the LP sound. From a playability standpoint, the HT is faster and has easier access to the upper frets...it's also a little more comfortable sitting against your body.

Doesn't sound exactly like a Lester, but it's in the right ball park, and is a wonderful instrument.

 

[Guitar Toad]

Re: Single-Cut Options

Tele Thinline is the way to go.

 

[trelf]

Re: Single-Cut Options

I always loved the Gibson Nighthawk - really rare over in the UK but amazing

 

[Ez74]

Re: Single-Cut Options

i'd get a used PRS Singlecut off ebay

 

[trelf]

Re: Single-Cut Options

Has the PRS been pulled off the market over in the US???

 

[JALIN]

Re: Single-Cut Options

McNaught

 

[XSSIVE]

Re: Single-Cut Options

tough call b/t the cu22 and the standard LP for me...i'd flip a coin lol.

-Mike

 

[trelf]

Re: Single-Cut Options

Tried a class 5 Gibson Les Paul - they are amazing but at a price

They come with burstbuckers as well

 

[FELIX57]

Re: Single-Cut Options

Has the PRS been pulled off the market over in the US???

No i just got my musians friend catalog catolog and they got 4 prs there not to mention 4 SE's

if i were u i would get the prs mcarty get a lil more variety. plus the prs mcarty was almost co designed by ted mcarty which was gibsons president between 1950 and 1965 the more reputable years so in my opinion its like gibsons g and L but with G being just as good the dean hardtail is good but i think mcarty is better of u were on more of a budget id suggest the hardtail but money aint no thang for u playa

sorry im done

 

[Seraphial]

Re: Single-Cut Options

How bout a custom build? With $3500 you could get a pretty awesome guitar from the builders who frequent the forum...

 

[Bones]

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GMP went out of business a few months ago

What a shame... they made some killer, killer axes.

 

[blindedbysilence]

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Blueline makes killer customs. For $3500 it would rock hard. Plus it is a real treat to get to watch it being made. All your options to your specs. Something to consider.

 

[bungalowbill]

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How bout a custom build? With $3500 you could get a pretty awesome guitar from the builders who frequent the forum...

+1

 

[Seraphial]

Re: Single-Cut Options

www.gaugeguitars.com or www.heatleyguitars.com or www.jetguitars.com

 

[Blueline]

Re: Single-Cut Options

thanks guys
as always i appreciate the knod

there's another single cut under construciton and and you can see some of the ones already made at my site. Also, you can hear one of them if you follow the links on my testimonial page

cheers

 

[mrfjones]

Re: Single-Cut Options

i gotta say that blueline makes some of the best guitars i have ever played, and it won't cost you $3500 unless you get really crazy. talk to blueline