What are some good (american) guitar companies....

cream123

cream123

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.....that make weird, unique designs. They should have a unique design too. I say American in parentheses because it doesn't need to be. I just want to have a quality guitar that will have a nice resale in 30-40 years. :D



But that's not necessary. I just noticed that I don't have any guitars that are really good, w/out any compromises.
 
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BTW I'm thinking somewhere around 800-1200 USD area. I will probably be getting a job soon so that could go up.
 
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if you decide to spend a few more bucks they might sell you a copy of the prince guitar ya freak:

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hehe

:)
 
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Byrd surely seem amazing guitars.

James Byrd (ex-Fifth Angel) is a guitar virtuoso that designed his dream guitar based on an ordinary Strat. Apparently he was so right on the money that he ended selling them as well :p
Looks are secondary here, every (and I mean every, even the pickguard screws!!!) little thing has a meaning either tone or ergonomics-wise.

I really wish I could get one of those, they are VERY reasonably priced IMO for what they are, American and handmade...
 
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Oh, to answer the original post (found them at Ed Roman):
Auerswald, J Frog, Minarik, Silvertone, United States Music (sick) etc...
 
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...fender?

I don't think many non-fender/gibson/prs guitars will ever really have good resale value...

or ibanez/jackson etc., I guess they have decent enough resale. As for those smaller builders, some will become worthless and thus be bargains in 20 years, but who can predict. And who can predict which ones will succeed and become classics (my guess. NONE.) What problems specifically do you have with any of your axes?
 
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ArtieToo said:
I've never owned one of these, but they sure have a nice clean design, and they come with Duncans: Campbell American Guitars
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I saw a review for one of those in a guitar one magazine. I totally forgot about those.


BTW, the byrdland guitar is sweet too. I'd definately look towards saving up the extra dough for either.

Yo, DB: did you ever try out making the Glassmaster like you said you would?
 
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EGC offers the best value I know of in a completely hand-made, American-made guitar...starting at around $1400. Kevin has the ability to incorporate virtually ANY guitar body style for use with his aluminum neck-through design. One of my favorites is the RD aluminum-necked he recently made.

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I love his Travis Bean inspired wedge too.

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It's hard to say with the guitar market being what it is, but I think Kevin's guitars will hold their value over time simply because no one (I know of) is making aluminum neck-through that aren't $4000.

You can see more of his work HERE.
 
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danglybanger said:
...fender?

I don't think many non-fender/gibson/prs guitars will ever really have good resale value...

or ibanez/jackson etc., I guess they have decent enough resale. As for those smaller builders, some will become worthless and thus be bargains in 20 years, but who can predict. And who can predict which ones will succeed and become classics (my guess. NONE.) What problems specifically do you have with any of your axes?
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I was kind of thinking the same thing. then again look at the Valco stuff.


My Big Red is good. The neck is prett friggin huge, though. I'm not looking for anything tiny but something with a little bit less chunk.

The Barclay is going to get fixed soon BTW. I also bought a WRHP for it. GFS pickups! It fits in a normal HB spot, which is nice.

I mean put some Jazzmaster pickups in my Strat just for kicks and giggles. It has a swimming pool route. :banana:

Fixing my guitars up to a level to where I would be happy with them would probably cost more than buying a new guitar. :smack:

Anyway, to answer your questions: My guitars are very playable but I kind of yearn for an all, high quality gutiar while I don't have to many expenses. And while I have a job (soon :D)
 
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big_black said:
EGC offers the best value I know of in a completely hand-made, American-made guitar...starting at around $1400. Kevin has the ability to incorporate virtually ANY guitar body style for use with his aluminum neck-through design. One of my favorites is the RD aluminum-necked he recently made.

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I love his Travis Bean inspired wedge too.

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It's hard to say with the guitar market being what it is, but I think Kevin's guitars will hold their value over time simply because no one (I know of) is making aluminum neck-through that aren't $4000.

You can see more of his work HERE.
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That's pretty BA. I like it. I hear the sound qualities of aliminum are crazy awesome.
 
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cream123 said:
That's pretty BA. I like it. I hear the sound qualities of aliminum are crazy awesome.
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Aluminum filters very little of the tonal frequencies that pass through it, so you end up with a very "big" sound. Each string has it's own personality - wound strings are very thick and bassy (not muddy)...traveling up to the thinner strings, you get a very crystal clear articulation. Carving from solid billet aluminum offers much more consistency than wood could ever give a builder.

The cool thing about Kevin's guitars and the old (and new re-pros) Travis Bean guitars, is that you can swap bodies very easily. It's a neck-through bolt-on design.
 
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big_black said:
Aluminum filters very little of the tonal frequencies that pass through it, so you end up with a very "big" sound. Each string has it's own personality - wound strings are very thick and bassy (not muddy)...traveling up to the thinner strings, you get a very crystal clear articulation. Carving from solid billet aluminum offers much more consistency than wood could ever give a builder.

The cool thing about Kevin's guitars and the old (and new re-pros) Travis Bean guitars, is that you can swap bodies very easily. It's a neck-through bolt-on design.
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That's pretty sweet. I kind of want to look into that.
 
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As I look more and more on this website, I want a custom model in the mosrite shape more and more. :smack:


I'd be willing to save up 1400 for one of these babies.


Big_Black: You bought one of these didn't you? How was the experience? Nice guy? Good guitar? I assume so as you seem to have a very high opinion of aluminum. lol
 
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