Hidden Gems of Guit brands

dazzajl

I’d cast a vote for Fender’s Aerodyne Strat. 

A beatifully crafted instrument that is a subtle departure the the standard design. Feels a little different, smaller, lighter, more nimble to wear. Sounds everything from mellow to huge and still like a strat. 

Lonewolff

I can’t believe nobody mentioned Chapman Guitars.

DrJazzTap

Lonewolff said:

I can’t believe nobody mentioned Chapman Guitars.

Hmm. Countdown to Rob Chapman bashing in 5,4,3,2,1..

Calum13

Marshall 5203 solid state amp with a single celestion speaker. Has everything a solid state needs. 3 band EQ, pre-amp volume, master volume, presence and a spring reverb. Much better than all the modern solid state Marshall amps and VERY loud! Takes pedals good as well. 

AlexHunter

Gibson Firebird Studios from the early noughties were great guitars.

CloudNine

The 2017 Gibson R8 is an under the radar gem.