jazzbo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 1953 ES-150 I want one. Should we plan a bank heist? Quote
7/4 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Posted May 7, 2008 Yeah! That blond/natural finish is beautiful. Here's the description from the dealer: Rare Blonde ES-150, none are listed in the factory production tables, however, here it is, all original instrument with a strong P-90, gorgeous highly flame'd sides, 17 inch lower bout, manly 1 3/4 neck, old rock solid neck set, comes with a gretsch style period hardshell $3,850.00 Quote
7/4 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Posted May 7, 2008 Wish this was a picture of my living room. Perfect for the musician totally into Clapton/Bruce Cream! I think it's time for me to do a little vintage guitar shop safari, it's been a while. Quote
Shawn Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 Perfect for the musician totally into Clapton/Bruce Cream! or Black Sabbath (although the Amps should be Randalls) Quote
7/4 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Posted May 7, 2008 Perfect for the musician totally into Clapton/Bruce Cream! or Black Sabbath (although the Amps should be Randalls) Oh yeah, I didn't think of that! Quote
Shawn Posted May 11, 2008 Report Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) One of these days I'm going to get one of these, I've seen a few show up online used for around $500. I'm not sure if I want the drop 6 model, there is also a standard model which might be preferable. The Drop 6 version is designed to stay in tune even if you tune down as far as B or A. (I tend to use Drop C# tuning usually) RGXTTD6 Ty Tabor Signature Guitar/Drop 6 The RGXTTD6 boasts the same features as the RGXTT Ty Tabor Signature guitar, with the addition of Yamaha's new proprietary design known as Drop 6. This slightly longer scale length of 26 1/4" is perfect for players that demand ultra low tuning. Edited May 11, 2008 by Shawn Quote
jazzbo Posted May 12, 2008 Report Posted May 12, 2008 One of these days I'm going to get one of these, I've seen a few show up online used for around $500. I'm not sure if I want the drop 6 model, there is also a standard model which might be preferable. The Drop 6 version is designed to stay in tune even if you tune down as far as B or A. (I tend to use Drop C# tuning usually) RGXTTD6 Ty Tabor Signature Guitar/Drop 6 The RGXTTD6 boasts the same features as the RGXTT Ty Tabor Signature guitar, with the addition of Yamaha's new proprietary design known as Drop 6. This slightly longer scale length of 26 1/4" is perfect for players that demand ultra low tuning. Probably will need an OEM case for that one with that long scale neck! Quote
7/4 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Posted May 12, 2008 There's other baritone guitars out there...I don't know how long those guitar necks are, but there must be cases for them too. . Quote
Shawn Posted May 12, 2008 Report Posted May 12, 2008 Well, my Explorer isn't exactly "easy" to find a case for! All I have is a specially made gig bag, never found a hard shell case it would fit comfortably in (at least not an affordable one). So this would actually qualify as a baritone guitar? Quote
7/4 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Well, my Explorer isn't exactly "easy" to find a case for! All I have is a specially made gig bag, never found a hard shell case it would fit comfortably in (at least not an affordable one). I always thought that a generic rectangular case for a Strat would fit, but then, I never really had to shop for one. So this would actually qualify as a baritone guitar? I guess so. They're just discussing a drop D tuning. I guess for it to be truly baritone, it would have to be all tuned down, like B-E-A-D-G-B. It's longer scale than a Strat (25" and change) Your guitar: This slightly longer scale length of 26 1/4" is perfect other examples from MusiciansNotYourFriend: the ESP LTD SC-607B 7-String Baritone Electric Guitar: 27" baritone scale Fender Baritone Special HH: Its 27" scale length allows it to be tuned B, E, A, D, F#, B Schecter C-1 EX Baritone Blackjack Guitar: 26-1/2" scale Ibanez MMM1 Mike Mushok Signature Baritone Electric Guitar: 28" scale mahogany/purplewood neck Edited May 12, 2008 by 7/4 Quote
Joe G Posted May 12, 2008 Report Posted May 12, 2008 Came very close to buying a baritone guitar last year. I think it was a Tacoma. Limited application, and some serious finger stretching (even with my long fingers), but they sure do sound cool. Quote
Shawn Posted May 12, 2008 Report Posted May 12, 2008 I always thought that a generic rectangular case for a Strat would fit, but then, I never really had to shop for one. They are too long for regular cases by a good couple inches (it's the "fin" on the top that makes it so long). It actually doesn't fit exactly in the gig bag I have (the zipper won't close all the way) because mine is an E2 which is evidently just a tad longer. Thanks for the explanation of the baritone scale length. So that Yamaha is somewhere in-between. I can get my guitar to stay in tune but only as low as "C" and that requires me to use heavier gauge strings than I normally like. I actually buy those hybrid string sets with a heavier gauge string for just the low E. Quote
7/4 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Posted May 12, 2008 I think that like a regular gtr or bass, a longer scale length makes it punchier. . Quote
7/4 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Posted May 12, 2008 Came very close to buying a baritone guitar last year. I think it was a Tacoma. Limited application, and some serious finger stretching (even with my long fingers), but they sure do sound cool. I guess so. I never really understood what it was good for, it invades the range of the bass. Quote
bluemonk Posted May 15, 2008 Report Posted May 15, 2008 Came very close to buying a baritone guitar last year. I think it was a Tacoma. Limited application, and some serious finger stretching (even with my long fingers), but they sure do sound cool. I guess so. I never really understood what it was good for, it invades the range of the bass. If you don't have a bass player in the band, then it might be pretty useful to have one, so you can play in that range. Think about the Paul Motian Trio that features Bill Frisell on guitar. I would like to hear Frisell play the baritone, so he could round out their sound a little more, but I think he does a fine job with just electric guitar. Quote
Joe G Posted May 15, 2008 Report Posted May 15, 2008 Solo guitar was what I was thinking. Some voicings don't work, but others sound incredibly rich. Quote
BFrank Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 Finally got the Tele issue worked out. New guitar arrived this week and everything seems OK. What to buy next??? Quote
7/4 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Posted May 19, 2008 Solo guitar was what I was thinking. Some voicings don't work, but others sound incredibly rich. Metheny did a solo album with a baritone guitar... I know someone who wanted to have a 31tet baritone guitar built - well, at least a neck made. He probably didn't get around to it. Quote
7/4 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Posted May 19, 2008 Finally got the Tele issue worked out. New guitar arrived this week and everything seems OK. There's some good news... What to buy next??? How much money do you have to spend? Quote
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