jhh4321 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Ok so my band was playing some shows in Ohio and my guitar got stolen, back window of our car smashed and guitars are gone. It is tragic, it was just an epiphone g400 but it played like any gibson and had infinite sentimental value. The good part about this is I get to buy a new guitar guilt free. So heres my situation, I dont know much about gear but some people around here do. I play through a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe with little to no effects (some times i use a boss distortion but thats about it) and intend to keep that way. In my band I play an equal amount of rhythm and lead parts. I need a guitar that is versatile tone wise but can definitely play fat thick leads (like my old epi sg). My favorite guitarists (and their respective tones) include Neil Young, Jeff, J Mascis, and Lee Renaldo. Price range is pretty low but since my 400 dollar SG did me just fine for 6 years I dont see a reason to go above 700. This may be TMI but I need some good recommendations, so lets have at it gear heads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FourStrongWinds Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 well, i would say buy another Epi if you liked it. failing that maybe get a tele or a tele deluxe with humbuckers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rileykill Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 well, i would say buy another Epi if you liked it. failing that maybe get a tele or a tele deluxe with humbuckers Those are good suggestions ... any of the Japanese and some of the Mexican Fender guitars are a pretty good buy. You could also go for this: Melody Maker I've heard good things about 'em and it's a "real" Gibson, FWIW ... It's pretty inexpensive but you will have to buy a LP sized case (not included in the price). You could probably get away for about $500. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beenthere Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Gibson makes a faded SG (in worn cherry and worn brown) which is in your price range, so if you wanted to stick with an SG-type guitar that'd be an option. Eastwood makes an SG clone that's about $300-400 as well (they call theirs the Corona, I believe). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Gibson makes a faded SG (in worn cherry and worn brown) which is in your price range, so if you wanted to stick with an SG-type guitar that'd be an option.Gibson Faded SG Special Electric Guitar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rileykill Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I forgot about the faded SG ... I have played one of those and it's a very nice guitar. Good option and it does give you humbuckers (which it seems like you favor). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I've liked these for a few years now. P-90s are strong although I like the look of the dog ears more.Watch a Gibson unbound neck tho.....they can be rough around the edges ( A good shop will take care of this before purchase).$770.They're worth it tho.Froogle search: Les Paul Double Cutaway By the way, this basic design has had more model names over the years than you can shake a stick at.I still think of them as Les Paul Juniors.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Froogle search: Les Paul Double CutawayThose are cool. I really, really wanted one a couple years back...never had the money when I was in college. The worst part was that I came across a guy selling a 1958 (50 something) for $1400 and there was just no way to jump on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Get a Gretsch/Epi hollowbody and go all-out Crazy Horse style. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Those are cool. I really, really wanted one a couple years back...never had the money when I was in college. The worst part was that I came across a guy selling a 1958 (50 something) for $1400 and there was just no way to jump on it. Yeah, they are and very versatile sonically. Don't feel bad about the 58...back in the eighties I had a chance to buy a 64 Casino for $600 bucks and thought at the time it was overpriced. *Salt in the wound* A buddy bought it...still has it and I tend to migrate towards it whenever he has it out. It's the best sounding casino I've ever held. You learn... RE: Post above. jhh4321, A cheap Korean made Gretsch Electromatic is actually a good pick if you can afford to replace the stock pickups a little ways down the road.Course, it's not like your old SG Epi, and it wont sustain like a solidbody. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhh4321 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 RE: Post above. jhh4321, A cheap Korean made Gretsch Electromatic is actually a good pick if you can afford to replace the stock pickups a little ways down the road.Course, it's not like your old SG Epi, and it wont sustain like a solidbody. I was considering something like this for sure. Also anyone know anything about Airline Guitars? I was looking at the Airline 2P-DLX. Thanks for all the responses guys, keep them coming, I'm going to head down to the shop tomorrow and try a few out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhh4321 Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 So I went to guitar center today just to try a bunch of stuff out and learned a couple of things. I am going to have to stay away from hollow bodies as nice as they are on the eyes. I played a Casino which played very nice but just didn't have enough sustain for what Im doing. I played a tele thinline and was actually surprisingly pleased with it. I played some SGs, including the faded special. Didnt really do much for me, the necks seemed a lot wider than on my Epi model. None of them had the feel that I was looking for (or that I was used to with my epi SG). This weekend I am going to check out some boutique shops in town and see if I can play some Eastwoods, etc. By the way I am in Boston, anyone have any nice shops to go to? I'm going to hit up nitro tone music co. in Harvard Square. Any other suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am going to have to stay away from hollow bodies as nice as they are on the eyes. I played a Casino which played very nice but just didn't have enough sustain for what Im doing. Casinos are fully hollow; (your aware...right?). You'll get much better results with a semi hollow bodied (Solid core with hollow wings) like Epi's version of a Gibby ES-335. I think they call it a "Dot" but I'm not real sure.Someone here on this board has a faded series ES-335 that I seem to recall being fairly inexpensive. Again, I'm unsure of the cost retail or on the secondary market. I've played two. One was really fine, the other needed a fret dressing straight from the factory. I played a tele thinline and was actually surprisingly pleased with it.Played one of these while sitting in a shop just before X-mas: A really nice reasonably priced electric. I was pleasantly surprised. Do this.Grab a Fender Highway One Tele and try it just for shits and giggles. It's a fine little American made solid body. They have a matte finish two tone sunburst that for some whack reason appeals to me.It's got jumbo frets (which I normally don't dig) and the pickups are not what your looking for (I think) yet I can't help but think what an awesome rock machine they would be if you changed out the pups. I think they're even less than $700 bucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Do this.Grab a Fender Highway One Tele and try it just for shits and giggles. It's a fine little American made solid body. They have a matte finish two tone sunburst that for some whack reason appeals to me.It's got jumbo frets (which I normally don't dig) and the pickups are not what your looking for (I think) yet I can't help but think what an awesome rock machine they would be if you changed out the pups. I think they're even less than $700 bucks.I got mine for around 500.00,added a set of brass saddles and the thing sustains for ever. I'm about to change out the pups,and that will put me right at 700.00. This thing will never leave my side, and Fender's for that matter. I plan on going Gibson when I'm retired and wan't a serious hobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Fender Tele deluxe reissue should be around $700, much cheaper on ebay...sweet maple neck with oversized strat headstock, two humbuckers, bullet truss rod, heavy and thick with lots of sustain and harmonics...Thom Yorke has a few Tele Deluxes, thats an endorsement in itself j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 A Telecaster with humbuckers just seems weird to me. Fine guitars no doubt but surely the point of a Tele is the trebly bridge pick up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Then the new 3 single coiled Sg would really fuck you up then! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhh4321 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 So i think I'm going to go with an Epiphone Sherton II. Its a semi-hollow and has decent sustain. I'll probably swap out the pick ups eventually but for now should be just fine. Should be picking it up Sunday or Monday...I am super excited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 So i think I'm going to go with an Epiphone Sherton II. Its a semi-hollow and has decent sustain. I'll probably swap out the pick ups eventually but for now should be just fine. Should be picking it up Sunday or Monday...I am super excited. I used to be in a band with a guy who played a Sheraton. It was a nice sounding guitar. I think it will suit your needs very well. Congratulations on finding a good replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 i have a Fender Highway One Tele, sorry but what are pups and brass saddles? i play more acoustic and piano so my knowledge of lingo arent up to scale. im guessing one of those words pertains to pickups?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 "Pups" is slang for pickups, yes.Brass saddles are the barrel shaped devices where the strings pass over or "break" on the bridge of the guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I was going to suggest the Sheraton II. I own one and love it. Its great for everything you need and has a great tone, I got mine for around $500 and then payed another $150 to put Gibson '57 pick-ups in it and its been great. I also own a Mexican Fender Tele and the '72 Fender Deluxe and I like the Sheraton the most. You may also want to look into replacing the Epiphones plastic nut with one made of bone for a better tone. I think they run for $20. I'm a poor musician and Epiphones are a god-send! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.