Members the new guy Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Does anyone actually have one of these yet ? http://store.guitarfetish.com/xvqutopseho.html Yes, I tried the search, to no avail............ I'm thinking very hard about this one : If you've got one, how do you like it ? Pics ? This will sound bizarre to many of you, but when I get it I just might yank the tune-o-matic bridge, and slap a wraparound on there. If you're a fan of wraparounds, you'll understand............ Almost forgot, DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hb1969 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm curious about those too, they sure look like a nice gat. They're also very similar - in specs at least, to the PRS SE semi-hollow soapbar, but less than half the price. Be interesting to see how the two compare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A3C Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 they remind me of a gibson blueshawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strat les sg Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 lookin at them the other day ,if its like the thin body Les Paul I got from them it oughtta be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarfetish Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I don't believe any have been delivered to customers yet- Remember these are full depth SOLID mahogany guitars with chambers routed- and then a full 3/4" thick solid maple top carved and F holes cut- I know the photos might make them look like they're flat on some monitors- Should have the full detailed item pages up soon with lots more photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerostreet Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The black one is very nice! I would love to see a pic as well. I was hoping that Jay would have put out some other solid colors on this model. I am not a fan of quilted tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim85IROC Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm in love with some of those quilted maple tops. I have no use for a guitar like that, but I sure have a strong want for a guitar like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geeter Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 If I wasn't already installing some GFS P90s in my Epi Goldtop I would have already ordered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueshawk1 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 they remind me of a gibson blueshawk. I was thinking that, just pop in a varitone......heck, I'm even starting to get used to the headstock.If they were on ebay with a BIN so I could use the cashback thing, I probably have a GAS battle on my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members O'Rourke Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I don't believe any have been delivered to customers yet-Remember these are full depth SOLID mahogany guitars with chambers routed- and then a full 3/4" thick solid maple top carved and F holes cut- I know the photos might make them look like they're flat on some monitors-Should have the full detailed item pages up soon with lots more photos. The tops are solid maple, ie not even a quilted veneer but a solid 3/4" quilted maple top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A3C Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I was thinking that, just pop in a varitone......heck, I'm even starting to get used to the headstock. If they were on ebay with a BIN so I could use the cashback thing, I probably have a GAS battle on my hands. i just bought this so my GAS, although not gone, is much more manageable...for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarfetish Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The tops are solid maple, ie not even a quilted veneer but a solid 3/4" quilted maple top? YES- i just double checked our specs on these and it is a solid top. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 damn that's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members O'Rourke Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 YES- i just double checked our specs on these and it is a solid top.Jay That's amazing at that price, 3/4" slabs of quilted maple big enough to make guitar tops out of aren't cheap. Do the new 550's dual HB semi-hollows have solid maple caps as well? Also, what kind of maple cap is used on the solidbody 500 and 700 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarfetish Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 That's amazing at that price, 3/4" slabs of quilted maple big enough to make guitar tops out of aren't cheap. Do the new 550's dual HB semi-hollows have solid maple caps as well? Also, what kind of maple cap is used on the solidbody 500 and 700 models. 500 and 700 are 1/8" thick- If we go with the thick top it adds $30 or so to the guitar and too much weight- we'd need to go to a lighter Mahogany and then you're looking at $300 instead of $200.... The 550 and 560 are semi hollow so the weight is perfect. Nothing worse than an 11 lb Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the new guy Posted November 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Jay-I'm looking all over the website for black p-90 pickup cover's, to replace the cream ones. Do you not have them, or am I looking in the wrong places? Also, how thick is the finish on these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members O'Rourke Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 If they were on ebay with a BIN so I could use the cashback thing, I probably have a GAS battle on my hands +1, I'd already have one. It would cost me $324 shipped for a 560 +case from GFS. If it was on eBay with that cashback thing it would be a no brainer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NickCormier Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I got a 550 coming, humbucker instead of P90s... Hoping it'll be neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffy Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sir Jay,Would you possibly consider revising your headstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I got a 550 coming, humbucker instead of P90s... Hoping it'll be neat. I adore the shit out of mine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 WWJD? he'd play the thing as it is, and you know it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RDR Guitars Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 well guys i just bought the xv-560 w/P90s I'll let you know how it goes, maybe i'll post a video with the sound. Got the Tabacco Sunburst. Hope the money is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hvymtl939 Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 YES- i just double checked our specs on these and it is a solid top.Jay Jesus those things are win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slideroni Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 You all gotta quit this stuff, including Jay. I've got GAS really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the new guy Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 well guys i just bought the xv-560 w/P90s I'll let you know how it goes, maybe i'll post a video with the sound. Got the Tabacco Sunburst. Hope the money is worth it. Well, someone has to go first........... Looking forward to pic's and a full report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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