Members thom Posted July 7, 2013 Members Share Posted July 7, 2013 It was big, uncomfortable, the exact opposite of a telecaster (pretty much THE perfect electric imo)...And yet for some reason I f*cking loved that guitar. Feedbackairysustainbeefyovertones...Just perfect for pretty much any style I could think of, versatile and inspirting as hell. Not dry and tight like a Les Paul, not as prsitine and perfect sounding, more messy and forgiving, but still with the same sort of balls and grit. Whatever, I suck at guitar revies, I guess anyone who's familiar with semi hollows probably knows what I mean. It was either sell the 335, or sell three of my cheapish fenders, and no matter how much I liked the gibbo, I wasn't willing to sacrifise three of my fenders for it. And I couldn't afford to keep all of 'em, not while I don't even have an amp at home to practice/noodle/record with. Thinking of selling some peds and one other electric though, so I can maybe buy a more affordable es-335 copy as soon as I get my finances in order. Has to be an exact copy, I'm sorta picky about that. Even those big headstocks epiphones make my stomach turn. What about a sub $1000 japanese made replica, like a tokai or burny, fernandes...Mission impossible, right?I think pretty highly of the Gibson I just sold, and it wasn't even one of the higher end series or anything. I know the days when china and korea made utter crap are long gone, but I'd still much rather get something that's MIJ, in my experience they can be as good -if not better- than the american models they're based on. So I'm afraid is comes down to yet another "Recommend me a poor man's ES335?" Sorry:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bucksstudent Posted July 7, 2013 Members Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thom, please check out the Ibanez Artcore series. They have models of all prices, for the most part. I had one of the big-jazz-box models, and was really surprised by the build quality and sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted July 7, 2013 Members Share Posted July 7, 2013 Ibanez Artcores are quite nice. I have the AS73, and it's one of the best bang-for-buck guitars out there. Wonderful playability and nice tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jpnyc Posted July 7, 2013 Members Share Posted July 7, 2013 Check out Schecter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BydoEmpire Posted July 7, 2013 Members Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thinline tele?Warmoth VIP build?Carvin has a couple semi-hollows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted July 8, 2013 Members Share Posted July 8, 2013 Edwards sa-125lts is probably your least expensive bet, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 8, 2013 Members Share Posted July 8, 2013 The ibanez is definitely not an exact copy. The Epi 335 Pro model is pretty close. And cheap, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted July 8, 2013 Author Members Share Posted July 8, 2013 warriorpoet wrote: Edwards sa-125lts is probably your least expensive bet, then. We have a winner! Well, if I manage to find one of these in the EU that is, which after a ten min google search seems very unlikely:s All the specs are there, the right color options, top notch quality according to every single review, a bit under the price point of a gibbo... If anyone knows where in the EU I can find one, lemme know:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted July 8, 2013 Members Share Posted July 8, 2013 Edwards are available nearly everywhere,but the shipping is pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted July 8, 2013 Members Share Posted July 8, 2013 They tend to be sold only on eBay direct from Japan, though. I doubt you'll find one in a local shop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardtdc Posted July 8, 2013 Members Share Posted July 8, 2013 Look for an Epi Elitist Dot. You'll still get an MIJ and get a fine axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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