I've come across a Yamaha MSG Custom on Gumtree and wanted to know if any Fretboarders have experience of these and if this one is worth taking a punt on?
https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/very-rare-vintage-yamaha-msg-custom-guitar/1307523278I know that some high end Yamahas are well regarded, but the extent of my knowledge only goes as far as the 'SG' range. This one looks interesting, but I can't find very much information on them - bar only a few YouTube videos. It seems like they may have been a cheaper alternative to a PRS back in the 80s/90s and this one appears to have been quite well looked after. However, for the money, I could get a nice PRS or even a CS Strat/Tele. The appeal, for me, is that its something a little different. But is it overpriced?
If anyone has one of these, I would be very grateful for your opinions.
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As well made as anything and sounds great, mine has replacement pickups in so I can't comment on the active ones. The one in that ad has all it's parts which is good; I'm missing the thumbscrew for the bridge and you can't get replacements. (If anyone has any ideas of what might be a good fit, please let me know!)
I will say though that I did pay A LOT less for mine
Hi,
I have owned & played, 8 - 10 Yamaha MSG's, since they appeared in 88.
I still have a modified MSG Dlx, which I use.
Although quite innovative at the time, I think the Custom, was the model, least liked by players.(Too many gimmicks)
Although, American guitar player, Barry Finnerty, still plays his regularly.
This one, is very overpriced, as I usually see them go for £750 - £850, in good condition.
My advice is, through however much your budget is, down on a Martyn Booth Signature,
(The natural successor, to the MSG, & a much better Instrument).
G.B.
Eqd Speaker Cranker clone
Monte Allums TR-2 Plus mod kit
Trading feedback: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/60602/
"One of the coolest features of the Image Custom is a line of LED dot markers running along the top edge of the fingerboard. A little switch where the jack normally would be turns on this groovy feature - so cool!"
R.
Eqd Speaker Cranker clone
Monte Allums TR-2 Plus mod kit
Trading feedback: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/60602/
Crikey. So basically it's all original?
R.
Eqd Speaker Cranker clone
Monte Allums TR-2 Plus mod kit
Trading feedback: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/60602/
I once owned a Tokai Love Rock II which was a remarkably similar shape to the MSG/Image. I suspect they ripped it off....
One of the reasons why i hat I went for a martyn booth guitar myself
Martyn has this one for sale right now. It's awesome. I played it last weekend
Double the price but worth it IMO:-
http://www.martynboothguitars.co.uk/project/the-martyn-booth-043/
They are PRS standard .The active option on the pickups is quite unique but they are a bit harsh and far better on the normal Spinex setting.
The fretboard lights are standard on the custom -the guitar in the ad is superbly original but worth £1000 at best.
I play guitar and take photos of stuff. I also like beans on toast.
I sold an identical model only this year for around £975 - so either I've sold it to cheap or that is over priced
weight wise mine was 9lbs so not light
agree with @fretfinder comments above regarding feel/neck profile
the one I sold was .853" at the top nut and and .920" at the 12th fret so yes C profile and more on the slim side - Not skinny like an Ibanez speed machine