Members SHIVmongrel Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 just curious, but what would you fellows choose between these: 1) Gibson ES-335 '59 RI (+- $2600 used) 2) Gibson LP Custom in white (+-$2000 used) 3) Custom-designed and built one-off from scratch to your excact specifications (small-volume builder with a great selection of older wood with great build quality) (+-$2100) i've pretty much made up my mind, just curious how my decision compares with you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 If I could get Caparison to make me a custom guitar for $2100, I'd be all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Megadeth7684 If I could get Caparison to make me a custom guitar for $2100, I'd be all over that. You seriously need to get out more. 2100 for a caparison is plain old stupid, especially if you could only get bolt on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Savo Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Megadeth7684 If I could get Caparison to make me a custom guitar for $2100, I'd be all over that. My brother in law (dont want to say his name - his pic is on their web-site though) has a custom caparison. He gets them free. My brother said he'll see if he can get me one. Doubt he will though but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diddlybo Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Three-three-five!!!!! The custom stuff can be very nice but often have little resale value. However, if you never sell it, who cares about resale value? What color is the 335? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Savo Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by SHIVmongrel just curious, but what would you fellows choose between these: 1) Gibson ES-335 '59 RI (+- $2600 used) 2) Gibson LP Custom in white (+-$2000 used) 3) Custom-designed and built one-off from scratch to your excact specifications (small-volume builder with a great selection of older wood with great build quality) (+-$2100) i've pretty much made up my mind, just curious how my decision compares with you guys The custom guitar will probably be better but i think i'd still get the Gibson custom because down the line i'd have no problem selling it and probably wouldn't loose a cent.Could have trouble shifting your custom guitar (maybe) and might have to take a hit on it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Digital Jams Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 If you dig the Custom and would not change much I would just get the Custom, for a builder to create one for you would probably be more than $2100. There are some great builders out there that could make you the LP of your dreams though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 originally posted by STEEL KAGEYou seriously need to get out more. 2100 for a caparison is plain old stupid, especially if you could only get bolt on. That post makes no sense. I could get neck thru if I wanted, it's a custom model. I wouldn't even care if it was bolt on. A Custom Dellinger is my dream guitar. And what are you ragging on bolt on's for? You play bolt on's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ratter Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 If the builder really does have good old tonewood, and you don't care about resale, I'd probably lean that way. But my problem with custom building in general (that your guy's wood selection might solve) is that, even the most amazing guitar, on paper, can be a tonal dud when it's actually done. And there's no way to know until it's done. At least with production guitars, you can sift through the piles and find one that sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Megadeth7684 That post makes no sense. I could get neck thru if I wanted, it's a custom model. I wouldn't even care if it was bolt on. A Custom Dellinger is my dream guitar. And what are you ragging on bolt on's for? You play bolt on's. Didnt you say somewhere that the custom shop only offers bolt ons? I prefer boltons but I wont pay 2100 for one, EVER. You may be a caparison Fanboy but I can name a bunch that are just as good if not better for less than 2100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 originally posted by STEEL KAGEYou may be a caparison Fanboy but I can name a bunch that are just as good if not better for less than 2100. "Better" = your opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SHIVmongrel Posted November 9, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 we are thinking alike:) gibson has outstanding resale value, in my experience--and buying used increases that value...plus, i can choose an instrument based on the sound i'd never be able to sell the custom for anything remotely near what i pay...but, the custom builder does indeed have some very, very nice wood--very stable and very nice sounding...i've played the base model from which mine would stem, and it is a great instrument before the tweaking i'd prefer the custom-build isn't a les paul clone, but rather a unique design employing a chambered mahagony back with maple top and f-holes:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SHIVmongrel Posted November 9, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by diddlybo Three-three-five!!!!! The custom stuff can be very nice but often have little resale value. However, if you never sell it, who cares about resale value?What color is the 335? hey diddlybo:) it's sunburst:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Megadeth7684 "Better" = your opinion Whatever Fanboy!!! how many have you played BTW? I seriously want to know because If youve never played one besides Sean's youre acting like a wee wee Shiv, I like the custom Route myself , especially if you know exactly what you want Kage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Digital Jams Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by STEEL KAGE Whatever Fanboy!!! how many have you played BTW? I seriously want to know because If youve never played one besides Sean's youre acting like a wee weeShiv, I like the custom Route myself , especially if you know exactly what you wantKage You enjoy beating your head against the wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Digital Jams You enjoy beating your head against the wall? Nah, The guys just got a bad habit of judging things hes never played. To the best of my knowledge, hes only played one caparison and he used to rave about them before he even played one. Dont get me wrong, Its a great guitar but get real, Its derivative. Theres nothing special bout them save cosmetics when you get down to it. Now if he said something about liking the looks, well thats all well and good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ranalli Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by STEEL KAGE Theres nothing special bout them save cosmetics when you get down to it. Yeah...I dont' get the big rave on those guitars either. If you like them for the looks then cool....I like Jacksons for that reason. But the way they play just doesn't agree with my hands. I've played at least 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Random Hero Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Kage, for some reason, whenever I just catch a glimpse of your avatar, I think it is a picture of someone sitting an an igloo, wearing shades, reflecting late afternoon sun, with the sky and snow visible outside. Then I look at it.No idea why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Digital Jams Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by STEEL KAGE Nah, The guys just got a bad habit of judging things hes never played. To the best of my knowledge, hes only played one caparison and he used to rave about them before he even played one. Dont get me wrong, Its a great guitar but get real, Its derivative. Theres nothing special bout them save cosmetics when you get down to it. Now if he said something about liking the looks, well thats all well and good.... My thoughts as well, for $1500 my GMW is as good as it gets imo and that includes the solid maple body. The Caps are nice guitars for sure but yeah without not playing the bolt on how can one make claims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by ranalli Yeah...I dont' get the big rave on those guitars either. If you like them for the looks then cool....I like Jacksons for that reason. But the way they play just doesn't agree with my hands. I've played at least 10. Yeah man, theres Ibanezes, Jacksons, Esp's Schecters, GMW's etc...You can go on and on....But then again Mike Amott plays Caparison..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Random Hero Kage, for some reason, whenever I just catch a glimpse of your avatar, I think it is a picture of someone sitting an an igloo, wearing shades, reflecting late afternoon sun, with the sky and snow visible outside. Then I look at it. No idea why Me neither Bro, thats the man, Robin Trower!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Digital Jams Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by STEEL KAGE Yeah man, theres Ibanezes, Jacksons, Esp's Schecters, GMW's etc...You can go on and on.... But then again Mike Amott plays Caparison..... I am wearing my Paul Gilbert tighty whiteys M/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 originally posted by STEEL KAGEBut then again Mike Amott plays Caparison..... No he doesn't, and he never has either. He plays an ESP now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SuperStrat Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 I'd have a GMW if.... I could have found one, or the lead time wasn't so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Random Hero Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by STEEL KAGE Me neither Bro, thats the man, Robin Trower!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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