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I've got a landmark birthday coming up, and what better way to celebrate than by buying the only other Gibson guitar I've ever really REALLY wanted (I already have a much loved and much used 1990 les paul custom that I've owned since new) , the Gibson es335.
I bought a tokai es135 as a kind of test to see if I'd get on with that style of guitar, and after a few months of gigs and rehearsals, I reckon I do get on with that style of guitar, and I've had loads of compliments on the look and sound of the guitar. (I play in a punk rock n roll band)
But, theres so much choice, and I could do with a few pointers.
All I know is I don't want any faded finishes, I'm after something with similar punch and dirt to my lp custom, I'd rather buy 2nd hand if possible but I wouldn't rule out buying new if I knew where to look. Bigsby would be a bonus but isn't a deal breaker. And of course it has to be red!!
So what do I need to be looking at ?? There seems to be so many versions, dot, block, Memphis, Nashville, historic, etc, the choice is bewildering!! I don't know what the difference is , I don't know which ones would be a good match for me.
Can anyone help me with some pointers and advice??!!
Can anyone help me ??!
Hopefully Hugh will chime in!!
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Go out to a shop and try all of them they have, even of the same model.
If you're dropping that much money on a guitar, spending 50 quid for trains on a round trip is a no brainer.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
I found that in the UK, people ask for too much for used 335s, usually over £1400, when compared with new prices
I found a lovely used "natural" one - maple coloured in other words at Angel, but then saw a new Birdseye one like this http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/premier/detail.asp?stock=11052411204331
Not everyone's cup of tea, but I love figured wood. I'm assuming it will turn a honey colour with age
This was for the same cost as the plainer used one - £1900 - but from Thomann, with all their extended warranty and £15 return for refund option. It's lovely, The prices have gone up a little, but they still have an ex demo one for £1890
I couldn't find this for less than £2500 new here
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
I bought a Gibson 335 to test, then bought the Tokai ES130 lol !
I am painfully aware that for some people "punk" is a euphemism for lack of talent, effort, ability and originality , but luckily I'm not so closed minded .
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
nice
trouble is depreciation, etc, which I assume is why most go for a Gibson, including me