The guitar corner

[jazzbo]

Yes, he'll make you a fretted fingerboard, but he makes 90% fretless.

[Sundog]

Does anyone here play an Ibanez? I have seen one of their ES-335 type guitars and was quite impressed with it? Any opinions?

Thanks in advance.

Just noticed this. I've been playing a Ibanez AS83 Semi-Hollow guitar for about 14 months now. I like the neck and the body of the guitar. The pickups are a bit muddy and not totally to my liking. The tuners leave a bit to be desired, I've had tuning issues from time to time. It's an OK guitar. I don't trust the build quality enough to gig without a backup. It's really been more of an experiment for me since I picked it up new for $340. I may change the pickups and tuners at some point. Then again I may just sell or trade it. Not bad, but not great.

[Cliff Englewood]

Just noticed this. I've been playing a Ibanez AS83 Semi-Hollow guitar for about 14 months now. I like the neck and the body of the guitar. The pickups are a bit muddy and not totally to my liking. The tuners leave a bit to be desired, I've had tuning issues from time to time. It's an OK guitar. I don't trust the build quality enough to gig without a backup. It's really been more of an experiment for me since I picked it up new for $340. I may change the pickups and tuners at some point. Then again I may just sell or trade it. Not bad, but not great.

Thanks for the info Sundog, .

Edited September 17, 2007 by Cliff Englewood

[7/4]

GODIN 5TH AVENUE ARCHTOP ACOUSTIC

Premiering at Winter NAMM this Canadian Made Archtop is a Vintage Soul with Serious Tone & Modern Playability

For immediate release:

Montreal, Canada- January 8, 2008 - The Godin 5th Avenue brings you back to a time when the archtop acoustic guitar reigned supreme. With the soul of a 1950’s archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today’s level of modern playability. With more projection & volume in the low/mids than traditional archtop acoustic guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play, but not a nightmare to pay for. The Godin 5th Avenue now makes the affordable North American archtop guitar a reality!

A great deal of time & research went into crafting the 5th Avenue. Revoiced for the music of today, it would not seem unfamiliar for this instrument to be seen in the hands of artists the likes of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Ryan Adams, or even Jack White (White Stripes). From Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz to Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver.

Made from Canadian Wild Cherry, the body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back, as well as an adjustable rosewood bridge, classic f-holes, contoured high-gloss headstock, floating pickguard and cream binding. Also, the rustic beauty of its Custom Polished Finish creates a gorgeous satin sheen reminiscent of the French polish of the 19th century.

The Godin 5th Avenue….the archtop acoustic of the past, for today’s modern musician.

About Godin Guitars:

With its early beginnings in 1972, the Godin Guitar family now includes 6 lines of guitars. These include the renowned Godin electric line, as well as the finely crafted acoustic lines such as Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Norman, Art & Lutherie and LaPatrie nylon stringed classical guitars. Godin Guitars is also the manufacturer of the revolutionary TRIC acoustic guitar case. Based in Montreal Quebec, this Canadian company has 6 factories, 5 of which are located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec and 1 located in Berlin New Hampshire. Godin Guitars is also the Official Exclusive Guitar Sponsor of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and Songwriting Contest.

Specs:

Top: Canadian Wild Cherry

Back & Sides: Canadian Wild cherry with cream binding

Neck: Silver Leaf maple with contoured high-gloss black headstock

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Bridge: Adjustable Rosewood Bridge

Finish: Custom Polished Finish Radius: 16" (40,6 cm)

Scale: 24.84" (63 cm) Nut width: 1.72" (4,6 cm)

Colors: Cognac Burst, Natural & Black

Made in Canada

http://www.godinguitars.com/godinpress5thave.html

[Joe G]

I bet those are nice.

[7/4]

I look forward to finding out. Maybe they'll have one in NYC by Summer.

[BFrank]

Hey, guys.

I've only scanned about 1/2 of the posts in this thread, but there's some interesting stuff here. I only recently got back into playing after barely touching my guitar for a LONG time. It's amazing how much I don't know about this stuff these days. It used to be easier - Fender, Gibson, Vox....those were the choices, basically.

Anyway, I'm looking into getting something new. My old, beat-up Tele isn't much fun to play anymore. I'm thinking of either an Epiphone Les Paul Standard or another Tele. I'm putting a $500 limit on myself and these seem do-able.

I recently picked up a little Line 6 amp, too. I haven't had one since I sold my Twin to a friend about 10 years ago. It was too much for the apartment and I wasn't using it anyway.

[7/4]

Hey, guys.

I've only scanned about 1/2 of the posts in this thread, but there's some interesting stuff here. I only recently got back into playing after barely touching my guitar for a LONG time. It's amazing how much I don't know about this stuff these days. It used to be easier - Fender, Gibson, Vox....those were the choices, basically.

Anyway, I'm looking into getting something new. My old, beat-up Tele isn't much fun to play anymore. I'm thinking of either an Epiphone Les Paul Standard or another Tele. I'm putting a $500 limit on myself and these seem do-able.

I recently picked up a little Line 6 amp, too. I haven't had one since I sold my Twin to a friend about 10 years ago. It was too much for the apartment and I wasn't using it anyway.

How can an old, beat-up Tele be no fun to play? Maybe all it needs is some TLC. What's wrong with it?

[BFrank]

Ha!

Well......it had already been re-shaped when I bought it. It was also missing the top pickup, which I later replaced (shabbily) with a humbucker. I don't think I wired it right because there's a lot of hum, too. It could also use some fret-work.

So it's not a thing of beauty, that's for sure.

Here it is:

[7/4]

Ha!

Well......it had already been re-shaped when I bought it. It was also missing the top pickup, which I later replaced (shabbily) with a humbucker. I don't think I wired it right because there's a lot of hum, too. It could also use some fret-work.

So it's not a thing of beauty, that's for sure.

Here it is:

Wow, the body does look drastically reshaped. I'd salvage the electronics and the neck if it doesn't completely need a refret. But might be speedier and cheaper to just buy another guitar.

If you're looking at a made in Mexico Tele, consider a ASAT Tribute by G&L. G&Ls are designed by George Fullerton and Leo Fender, they had somethin' to do with starting Fender guitars.

[Jim Alfredson]

Saw Jimmy Bruno at Chris Jazz Cafe last night and he was playing one of these: http://sadowsky.com/index.html

I guess he has his own signature model: http://sadowsky.com/guitars/bruno_archtop.html

[7/4]

Saw Jimmy Bruno at Chris Jazz Cafe last night and he was playing one of these: http://sadowsky.com/index.html

I guess he has his own signature model: http://sadowsky.com/guitars/bruno_archtop.html

He sure does. If I had a chance, I'd try one. Even if I can't afford one.

Any thoughts on Jimmy Bruno?

'dats purddy.

Edited February 3, 2008 by 7/4

[BFrank]

Wow, the body does look drastically reshaped. I'd salvage the electronics and the neck if it doesn't completely need a refret. But might be speedier and cheaper to just buy another guitar.

If you're looking at a made in Mexico Tele, consider a ASAT Tribute by G&L. G&Ls are designed by George Fullerton and Leo Fender, they had somethin' to do with starting Fender guitars.

Yeah......as I said, it's kind of a mess, structurally. That's why I'm thinking of getting something new.

How much are those G&Ls?

[jazzbo]

B,

I bought a fretless "Wishbass" made by Steve Wishnevsky and LOVE it. It's so easy to play and quite an interesting sounding axe. If I were ready to buy a guitar, I'd query him--seems that around your price point you could have a unique guitar (literally, he'd build one to your design).

www.wishnevsky.com

www.wishbass.com

[BFrank]

Whoa! Those are some pretty crazy instruments, Lon.

Looks like he specializes in acoustics. I wouldn't even know where to start in having a custom one made. I'll definitely keep this guy bookmarked for the future, though.

[jazzbo]

He makes electrics too. If I played more guitar I'd order one because the bass is so wonderful, but I don't play enough to warrant it and will stick with my old Ovation Breadwinner solidbody (which is a nice guitar!)

[7/4]

Wow, the body does look drastically reshaped. I'd salvage the electronics and the neck if it doesn't completely need a refret. But might be speedier and cheaper to just buy another guitar.

If you're looking at a made in Mexico Tele, consider a ASAT Tribute by G&L. G&Ls are designed by George Fullerton and Leo Fender, they had somethin' to do with starting Fender guitars.

Yeah......as I said, it's kind of a mess, structurally. That's why I'm thinking of getting something new.

How much are those G&Ls?

Less than $500 and I wouldn't sneeze at getting something like this used.

edit: I'm finding $489 on the net. Looks like the price went up a little bit. Still....nice guitars.

Edited February 3, 2008 by 7/4

[BFrank]

He makes electrics too. If I played more guitar I'd order one because the bass is so wonderful, but I don't play enough to warrant it and will stick with my old Ovation Breadwinner solidbody (which is a nice guitar!)

I wouldn't even know where to start - design-wise.

[BFrank]

Less than $500 and I wouldn't sneeze at getting something like this used.

edit: I'm finding $489 on the net. Looks like the price went up a little bit. Still....nice guitars.

Good to know. I'll keep them in mind.

Still leaning towards an Epiphone Les Paul Standard at this point.

[Shawn]

I want one of these!!!!

9-String guitar

[7/4]

I want one of these!!!!

9-String guitar

It's a 12 string guitar that's missing three strings.

Tuned E,A,D,G,G,B,B,E,E (low to high)

Fender makes a 12 string strat that I wouldn't mind having someday. Only $729 at "Musican's Friend".

[7/4]

Of course, if you take three of the strings off a 12string guitar, the unused tuners tend to rattle. So maybe a custom 9 string guitar isn't a bad idea, root & 5ths power chords on the bottom with unison strings jangling away on the top.

[Shawn]

Tuned E,A,D,G,G,B,B,E,E (low to high)

Right. My tuning of choice for a long time would make it D,A,D,G,G,B,B,D,D

[7/4]

Tuned E,A,D,G,G,B,B,E,E (low to high)

Right. My tuning of choice for a long time would make it D,A,D,G,G,B,B,D,D

OK! Interesting, but you're playing Jazz with this?

[Shawn]

Tuned E,A,D,G,G,B,B,E,E (low to high)

Right. My tuning of choice for a long time would make it D,A,D,G,G,B,B,D,D

OK! Interesting, but you're playing Jazz with this?

I'm not really a jazz player, I was a guitarist long before I started listening to jazz so I had at least a partially developed "style" beforehand. I'm influenced by everyone from Hendrix & Trower, Tony Iommi, David Gilmour, Stephen Stills, Robert Fripp, Ty Tabor from King's X...and also players like Fahey, Kottke, Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, etc.

But I also enjoy jamming along to Jimmy Smith & Reuben Wilson albums!