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Off the beaten (guitar) path
Lummer:
--- Quote from: jeph on 18 Oct 2007, 13:23 ---I really like the late-90's/early-2000's Japanese made Charvel guitars. You can only find 'em on eBay nowadays but they're a great alternative to shelling out a couple grand for a USA made Jackson, as even the really fancy models only sell for 7-800 bucks.
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They are REAL easy to find, so yeah, they're extremely tempting. Even here in Denmark, they pop up regularly at manageable prices. I'll probably give in someday, even though they're missing a string.
That said, I'm considering getting a custom guitar built for me instead.
Chad K.:
--- Quote from: Dirk Hopeless on 18 Oct 2007, 12:52 ---So basically this thread is about how you are cool because you have unique japanese guitars from the 80s.
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Wooo... settle down there, Shirley. Actually, I'm more interested in hearing what's out there. If you notice I also mentioned Burns (English), Kay (American), Fender (American), Wal (English), Framus (German), Shergold (English), Hayman (English/American), Hagstrom (Swedish), and Electra (American). The point of the thread is actually that there are a lot of guitars that are great instruments that never caught on because they didn't fit what was in at the time. That leaves a lot of quality, untapped resources out there. For instance, Travis Beans from the 70's. They were WAY ahead of their time, and the aluminum necks are still an oddity. They used to be relatively inexpensive guitars that didn't catch on, until the Chicago noise rock bands started buying them up (see- Jesus Lizard, Rapeman, Big Black, et. al.). Sound City heads are another great example. HUGE tube tone, in the vein of an Orange or Hi-Watt, and yet were completely forgotten until just recently. There are more things like this out there.
--- Quote ---That path is beaten for a reason, mu'fukka.
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I disagree, I think it's a matter of exposure. There have certainly been individual bands who broke the mold - i.e. the Police with Ibanez Musician series guitars and basses, or Joy Division with Haymans, or even the White Stripes with old Airlines. I think most people, however, go standard Fender or Gibson, because most people see standard Fender or Gibson.
--- Quote ---Someday I will own a Tom Anderson. SOMEDAY.
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Tom Andersons are amazing. There's a place in St. Louis called Eddie's Guitars (www.eddiesguitars.com) that specializes in them. You should check out their online catalogue, Jeph. It seems like your type of store (high-end PRS, Anderson, etc.). I've bought many great things from that store (including that Burns Vibraslim) for unbelievable prices. I haven't been in there since I moved from the 'Lou five years ago, but every price tag there used to just say "Let's Talk". Nice dudes.
Lummer:
Oh, and I'd KILL for this one:
carrotosaurus:
I play a nice korean-made Hamer SATQ, I can't complain at all! For a fairly inexpensive guitar, it's got some real nice tone. I bought it used, but it still sounds and plays great.
Christophe:
--- Quote from: valley_parade on 18 Oct 2007, 11:11 ---I still want to track down a Fender Lead like the dude from Misson of Burma plays.
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I snagged mine for $350 (and yes, I got it because I really like MoB). It's a good guitar and plays well, yet is kinda heavy. (About a week ago I had played a friend's epiphone SG and it felt impossibly light.) When I have the disposable income I might get the pickups replaced, but considering that this guitar was made in 1980, it has stayed together considerably well over the two years that I've had it over the three years I had a poopy Squier strat that was falling to shit after barely a year.
Nevertheless, I'd love to get my hands on an Epi Crestwood or a Kustom K-200, a Travis Bean (if my back could ever take it) or hell, even a Rickenbacker 330.
For those looking for aluminum-necked guitars, the Electrical Guitar Company produces them in the fine tradition of TB. According to the people at the Electrical Audio forums (no direct relation, I think), they make a damn good guitar.
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