Members RossW Posted November 21, 2006 Members Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hi,I like to play the blues. I am looking for a 335ish guitar. I cannot afford a Gibson. I was considering the Epiphone BB King Lucille or the Epiphone Dot. What do you think of these guitars. Is there something else to consider? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 http://store.guitarfetish.com/xaviereguitars.html They get good revews around here, although still relatively unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greg_In_Michigan Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by warriorpoet http://store.guitarfetish.com/xaviereguitars.html They get good revews around here, although still relatively unknown. DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot look at a guitar right now without wanting it!!!!!!!!!!! I want that one now too!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VintageVibrato Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 essentially, the dot is supposed to have a mahogany neck while the lucille has a mapleepiphone has been taking some shortcuts and putting maple necks on the dots, but lately they have been mahogany necks againalso, the lucille has no f holes, so the sound is a little less open, less bright i would think, more warm basically, if you play blues like the King, then get the Lucilleyou may want a pickup switch, but after that expect a great sound the dot is more rock and roll with more twang due to the f holes and more chunk due to the mahogany neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mercer Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 LUCILLE!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 23miles Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have never come across an Epiphone Lucille. I like the Epi Dots, but I like the Sheratons, Casinos, and Wildkats better. THe Epi '56 Les Paul Re-Issue, although not semi-hollow, will do extreme justice to the blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TattooedCarrot Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've owned a few of both. The Lucille is brighter and more compressed sounding. It also weighs a ton. The dot is warmer and more open, and a lot lighter. I like the looks of the Lucille, but if I had another I would change the pickups and lose the varitone function. My current semi is this 333 moded with Seth Lovers - it's a mojo tone-monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RossW Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi Thanks for the suggestions. The Epiphone BB king has the varitone option and the micro-adjustable bridge. The Dot and the Xaviere do not have these options. But their price is better. Do I need these options? thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by RossW Hi Thanks for the suggestions. The Epiphone BB king has the varitone option and the micro-adjustable bridge. The Dot and the Xaviere do not have these options. But their price is better. Do I need these options?thanks much! You can buy an aftermarket Varitone circuit from here if you need one. Some people like-em, others don't. It's one of those things you have to try first... The Xaviere comes with better pickups, IMO, something you'll likely change on the Epi. I'm not sure about the micro-adjustable bridge, but any Tune-o-Matic has more than enough adjustment options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr_GoodBomb Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Xaviere or Ibanez Artcore, for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Professor Tom Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Check out a Washburn (I think it's an HB32 or something). A friend just got one and it's so cheap and a 335 lookalike with distressed copper hardware. In England they are about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Dot. Cause it's warmer, lighter and I don't like the varitone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RossW Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Last questions... promiseOk, you guys have really given me something to think about. I really appreciate the response. 1. I was just at a Stones concert. Keith played a black Gibson. I assume it was a 335. Is this correct? the sound was amazing. 2. Inexpesive guitars - Other than the name, what does a Gibson offer that the others do not? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by RossW Last questions... promiseOk, you guys have really given me something to think about. I really appreciate the response.1. I was just at a Stones concert. Keith played a black Gibson. I assume it was a 335. Is this correct? the sound was amazing.2. Inexpesive guitars - Other than the name, what does a Gibson offer that the others do not?thanks 1. Do you have pics? It's kinda hard to guess. 2. Made In USA... 3. The Washburn Semi-hollows are very nice. I've had a go at a couple and really liked the v-neck. Nice quality guitars without much flash. Iffy pickups, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul44 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 EDWARDS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rick 381 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by Professor Tom Check out a Washburn (I think it's an HB32 or something). A friend just got one and it's so cheap and a 335 lookalike with distressed copper hardware. In England they are about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by paul44 EDWARDS!!!!! *smacks forehead* of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dinky1 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by warriorpoet http://store.guitarfetish.com/xaviereguitars.html They get good revews around here, although still relatively unknown. ive been gassing for the burst one for a while thanks for fueling the gas.that thing screams play me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DADGADammit Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 keith plays a 335 a lot, it was probably a 335 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whitegreyblack Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by dinky1 ive been gassing for the burst one for a while thanks for fueling the gas.that thing screams play me Guitarfetish has a few XV-900s in the Clearance page right now - you can pick one up for even less than normal . Apparently the burst model has no blems, just needs a quick wiring switch and it's good to go . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by whitegreyblack Guitarfetish has a few XV-900s in the Clearance page right now - you can pick one up for even less than normal . Apparently the burst model has no blems, just needs a quick wiring switch and it's good to go . http://store.guitarfetish.com/xvchsudemoun.html $235 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Morning Glory Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Also try out Epiphone Rivieras, Sheratons and Casinos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walt0915 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'll throw one more for the Washburn HB-30.I have a black one I perform with in my blues band. It is a sweet guitar.If I had had more money in the budget I probably would have gotten an Epi or Gibby, but in the $300 and under range I am REALLY happy I got the Washburn. The Xaviers look good too, but I haven't played one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RossW Posted November 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2006 Xavier guitars - what do we know about the sound and quality. The price is amazing and the harmony central reviews are favourable. The prices on the 'seconds' are second to none. I guess I am comparing this quitar to the Epiphones (bb king and dot). I have a Godin LG (hmb) and love it. The quality is fantastic. The price was awesome. I want another quality guitar. The Epiphones get favourable reviews (some complaints about the pickups), but he price difference has to be considered. Do you think I would get a better resale/trade in (i.e. in 4-5 years) if I went with the BB King?? Blues players, what do you suggest?? what to do... what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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