The one guitar you keep reaching for?

just played this one over the weekend and it always gets it done. made it, geez 20 years ago? where does time go... slightly oversized chambered tele, seth neck and double screw a2 brobucker in this old pic. its not always the first one i grab, but its the one that if im not sure what im getting into, i know this one can get me through it

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Godin Exit 22: A mix between an LP (24.75", mahogany body), a Strat (HSS, 6 on-a-side tuners), and a Tele (single-cut, string-thru, 3-way switch).
 
just played this one over the weekend and it always gets it done. made it, geez 20 years ago? where does time go... slightly oversized chambered tele, seth neck and double screw a2 brobucker in this old pic. its not always the first one i grab, but its the one that if im not sure what im getting into, i know this one can get me through it


Cool guitar.
 
Godin Exit 22: A mix between an LP (24.75", mahogany body), a Strat (HSS, 6 on-a-side tuners), and a Tele (single-cut, string-thru, 3-way switch).

I really like my Exit 22 for playing comfort, but never liked the sound until I replaced the bridge 'bucker with a telecaster pickup.
 
Also I want to give an honorable mention to my latest guitar. A Kramer Focus VT-211S fat strat. I love the feel of the neck, and the tone. Been playing it everyday since I got it. Click image for larger version  Name:	20210416_153604.jpg Views:	0 Size:	19.4 KB ID:	6075398
 
Ive got too many

Every time i decide on a #1
I discover the one thats been in the corner for a while
And it just feels so right that its 1 for a week or so
Then, oh wait, the Epiphone,....
no that Dean Shire with the piezo......
no the Gibson LP with JB/JAZZ and snake bridge....
No wait the Ehdwuld Blue semi hollow.....
No the double cut Ehdwuld its super light and comfy...
no wait........

See what i mean
they are all just slightly different and much beloved
 
photo101632.jpg The first one I pick up to just play is this old dog. Needs a refret though been played just a little LOL!
 

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Lately, it's been this one.
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I've been playing the guitar for about 50 years. I've played for churches, high school musicals, cover bands, and I still take lessons to learn jazz (Four play, Rippingtons, etc.) Most of these years my #1 has been a mid 70's ES 335 TDW. About 10 years ago I got a '52 Hot Rod Tele with a Duncan SM1 in the neck and that beast does everything! I still love the 335, and I have other really great guitars, but this Tele is what I reach for first.
 
Honestly? BC Rich NJ Classic Bich. I have been playing the crap out of that for a couple of years...

But I always rotate through stuff. Other heavy rotations of late: Lonestar Strat, Dean Cadillac (A2P's), Jackson King V, and Squire PJ
 
For me, it does vary over time. Lately it has been my mutt Fender Lead II. I'm really liking the 12" fretboard radius of the Tele Deluxe neck and my Custom Shop X-1 replacement.

If I need a trem, it's my 17" fretboard radius LE HM Strat.
 

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Les Paul

It's the only guitar I have with a 1-11/16" nut width...which is so forgiving.

Amazing resonance through the neck and body acoustics. Versatile for any style I play. No noise. Not too dark or too bright.
 
I really like my Exit 22 for playing comfort, but never liked the sound until I replaced the bridge 'bucker with a telecaster pickup.
Never though it was possible!!! What pickup and what pickup ring did you installed? Pics?
I bought the Exit 22 to put an old set of EMG (S/S/60) in it. Don't know why but it's working really great, way better than expected, so much versatile.
 
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