we aren't alone in our opinions - despite the economy the guitars are moving pretty good at the local shop.Originally Posted by Ch0jin
Thats great to hear Strum Glad it's not just me who likes the way they play (so much so I bought 2 haha).
we aren't alone in our opinions - despite the economy the guitars are moving pretty good at the local shop.Originally Posted by Ch0jin
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Ibanez SZR-720TGB (Transparent Gray Burst).
Stock photo:
Kinda unique 2008/2009-only model. Just discontinued, along with the less-blingy SZR-520. My local indy Ibz dealer scored a couple of the last NOS ones in this finish at closeout pricing via NAMM. I acquired one from him this past weekend, along with a Peavey PowerSlide and some other items via horse-trading for an '02 Tak Santa Fe EAC38C I had offered F/S (EDIT 3/15/10) in this thread and had put on consignment there.
I'll put up some actual photos when I get around to actually reviewing this and the PowerSlide.
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I dig doublecuts, superstrats excluded. Here are mine:
I also have some that are a bit less of the more Gibson-inspired "symmetric shapes," as the OP put it:
I'm not sure how far into Strat/superstrat shape the Peavey T-series is, but they are somewhat closer to symmetrical than a Strat:
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This Rogue Lawsuit copy is a winner with me
So is my Ibanez SZ520QM. It has a ton of tones
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Spud-- I'm confused by the Rogue being a "awsuit" copy. Of what?
And the Ibby is definitely in superstrat territory.
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They were somewhat politely asked by PRS to cease production of this model.Originally Posted by Brian Krashpad
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Oh, I see. From that angle anyhow, in a perfect world they coulda beat that rap.Originally Posted by Spudman
Sucks that the biggies don't need to have a better legal position, just more dosh.
Sorry about the "awsuit" typo.
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How did I overlook Reverend?
The Manta Ray HB's are somewhat unique!
And the P90 versions.
Reverend's new Sensei HB's are catching my eye as well.
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale
Amp: Fender Super Champ X2 Head, Egnater Tweaker 15, Fender Mustang I, Acoustic B20 1x12 bass amp
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Those Reverend Senseis are damn sexy. Too bad no one around where I live stocks 'em.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
They are still hard to find right now. (yes, I'm looking!) There is only one listed on the interwebz at the moment... Looks better than Reverend's stock photos.Originally Posted by Katastrophe
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale
Amp: Fender Super Champ X2 Head, Egnater Tweaker 15, Fender Mustang I, Acoustic B20 1x12 bass amp
Pedal: Budda Budwah wah, Wampler Ego Compressor, Electro-Harmonix Soul Food, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, Wampler Velvet Fuzz, Seven Sisters Eve Tremolo, TC Electronics Gravy Tri Chorus & Vibrato, Catalinbread Echorec, TC Electronic Alter Ego 2 Delay, Hardwire Supernatural Ambient Verb, MXR Carbon Copy, Catalinbread RAH, Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker, BYOC Mouse 2.0 Distortion, BYOC Boost/OD-2
I have this one on the way now, will be here this week. It went back to the builder for a few tweaks, so I already know how it feels and sounds. I'm delighted at how accessible the upper frets are
Ok, so i guess i'll be the one giving Grtesch a spotlight on this thread with my Gretsch Corvette... pics soon:
Gretsch Corvette
Parker P-38
Yamaha APX500
Vox Pathfinder 15R
Vox Tonelab ST
Blackheart LG
... That's it.
Yep, my Corvette has to be in this thread. After a few Squiers, Ibanez's and Parker's, i found the one that really speaks to me, ya'know... the guitar that everyone says "needs to feel right", well, this is it... and at a very close second, those Parker's.
Now let me see if i remember how to post a pic...
Gretsch Corvette
Parker P-38
Yamaha APX500
Vox Pathfinder 15R
Vox Tonelab ST
Blackheart LG
... That's it.
Wowza! That Covette is one sexy looking guitar! I how the vintagey Bigsby works well with the modernized curves on that thing!
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Oh my, that is one beautiful guitar! You should be ashamed of your GAS inducing photos!Originally Posted by Tarin
How would you describe the sound of the pickups?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale
Amp: Fender Super Champ X2 Head, Egnater Tweaker 15, Fender Mustang I, Acoustic B20 1x12 bass amp
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Well, to my ears this is an "in-between" guitar among the F and G guitar names.Originally Posted by Tig
As lots of Corvette users claim (i have no personal experience with F's nor G's), the neck feels exactly like a croos between those two brands... see, in between.
And as for tone, to me it's something in between a single coil and a humbucker... you could really fool somebody in it being a single coil.
I play it directly into a Vox 15R practice amp and i'm sure that this helps a lot in my perception of tone... maybe on a Fender amp it would sound different, hey, i guess that happens on every guitar, right?
The first things i noticed even before plugging it was: weight, comfort and sustain... lots of sustain. Maybe it's because of the Bigsby, or it being a slab of wood but it kinda feels the whole guitar resonates when played (and no, there are no loose screws making this effect).
It, sorry... she really feels different from most of the GC's wall guitars.
I (emphasize, I) feel it very similar to a Parker guitar... not the Fly model, i've only played those affordable P-series Parker guitars and they really are something else.
Oh yeah... almost forgot: it does sound like a Gretsch.
Gretsch Corvette
Parker P-38
Yamaha APX500
Vox Pathfinder 15R
Vox Tonelab ST
Blackheart LG
... That's it.
I seriously dig that corvette, Tarin.
I like that it's its own genre altogether. Not like a Fender or a LP, or an SG, not like a 335 or a 6120. Completely original.....
What's the story? Are these currently being made?
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