Members crohny Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 bets i can do since im at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 Just thought I'd throw this one into the mix, Squier Vintage Modified Tele Custom II. It rocks stock. $249. I love mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPQ1fZUAoBA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crohny Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 damn that tele looks sweet. specially with that price tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crohny Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 The goldtop Tributes were my favorite of the bunch, seem hard to find now. I've seen a few on ebay, most of them going for more than msrp now. I believe a limited run, with the white, black and cherryburst being left in stock, although I've only checked a couple of dealers. wanted a goldtop super bad. they sold out before i had the money though. was super bummed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 damn that tele looks sweet. specially with that price tag. I'm thinking about getting a black one so that I can set up in standard tuning. Crazy price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crohny Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 i dig the black but the blondeish whatever the hell color is also looking sweet too. dig they have maple boards also. def going to have to see if my local gc has any of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 The Squier Custom II is a nice guitar for the $ for sure. I had the one with humbuckers. The neck is nice, but I do prefer a flatter radius. But it isn't as glossy as the other Squier vintage models, which I am glad of. I'm pretty sure I want that Gibson goldtop now. I told my wife I needed an extra $350 or so to fund it. She rolled eyes. I told her I was going to mention that I must have this guitar every hour, on the hour. And I will too. Gotta wear her down, little by little. Her birthday is in September, I think she's getting a nice goldtop. And maybe something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 i dig the black but the blondeish whatever the hell color is also looking sweet too. dig they have maple boards also. def going to have to see if my local gc has any of these.When I was first looking at it, I couldn't find any at my local GC. So I ended up buying from zzounds on their pay-as-you-play deal -- $62 a month for four months. I played it in standard tuning for the first year or so. I'd do a jazz chord-melody solo gig in the afternoon at a restaurant and then play a classic rock at night in a club. Just changed the amp settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 The Squier Custom II is a nice guitar for the $ for sure. I had the one with humbuckers. The neck is nice, but I do prefer a flatter radius. But it isn't as glossy as the other Squier vintage models, which I am glad of.I'm pretty sure I want that Gibson goldtop now. I told my wife I needed an extra $350 or so to fund it. She rolled eyes. I told her I was going to mention that I must have this guitar every hour, on the hour. And I will too. Gotta wear her down, little by little. Her birthday is in September, I think she's getting a nice goldtop. And maybe something else. I bought the Squier when I wasn't sure about P90s -- never had a git with them. Now that I know, man oh man, that goldtop Gibby has been on my list too. Still dig the Squier though. Gateway drug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jet Age Eric Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yeah, it seems everything Lollar touches is gold. My bass player spent a year buying P90s and putting Lollars in; I found all of 'em to be very bland. Ditto is JM pups. As usual, I am in the minority, but God forbid I don't share my opinion ... -E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 Bland? To each their own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crohny Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 The Squier Custom II is a nice guitar for the $ for sure. I had the one with humbuckers. The neck is nice, but I do prefer a flatter radius. But it isn't as glossy as the other Squier vintage models, which I am glad of.I'm pretty sure I want that Gibson goldtop now. I told my wife I needed an extra $350 or so to fund it. She rolled eyes. I told her I was going to mention that I must have this guitar every hour, on the hour. And I will too. Gotta wear her down, little by little. Her birthday is in September, I think she's getting a nice goldtop. And maybe something else. rolling of the eyes is a better sign than her saying {censored} off right off the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 rolling of the eyes is a better sign than her saying {censored} off right off the bat. Yes it is. She knows when I really want something, I will get it. "Luke, give in to the Dark Side..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 My bass player spent a year buying P90s and putting Lollars in; I found all of 'em to be very bland. Ditto is JM pups. As usual, I am in the minority, but God forbid I don't share my opinion ... -E Confused. You found all p-90s to be bland, or all Lollars to be bland? I know nothing about bass pickups, are there p-90s for basses too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 If he thinks Lollar P-90s are bland, he needs the number of a good audiologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jet Age Eric Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 If he thinks Lollar P-90s are bland, he needs the number of a good audiologist. My hearing's excellent, but your concern is appreciated! Maybe yours is shot and you don't know what you're missing. Or maybe we have different taste in pups. -E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 My hearing's excellent, but your concern is appreciated! Maybe yours is shot and you don't know what you're missing. Or maybe we have different taste in pups. -E normally I'd agree with you but you're talking to someone who has never been wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jet Age Eric Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 normally I'd agree with you but you're talking to someone who has never been wrong.Crap. I may as well sell my gear and move to drums. I'll ask Erksin what cymbals to buy; I no longer trust myself. -E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 normally I'd agree with you but you're talking to someone who has never been wrong.Dude - I'm married. I just don't get the comment that those pickups are bland - they are way more open sounding with a lot more clarity and detail to them than just about any other P-90 out there. If he couldn't hear a difference between the Lollars and just about any other P-90 then something is very wrong. Could be they had them up too close to the strings or something, I dunno - it's a common mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 Crap. I may as well sell my gear and move to drums. I'll ask Erksin what cymbals to buy; I no longer trust myself. -E Get whatever cymbals Stewart Copeland uses - those are the BEST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jet Age Eric Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 Get whatever cymbals Stewart Copeland uses - those are the BEST. On it! -E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 26, 2011 Members Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks for clarifying. The Lollars compared to a Fralin or the P-90s Gibson uses in their Historics are more rude sounding, hairier with more grit to them. If that was your preference then the 'bland' statement is certainly understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spoonie g Posted August 27, 2011 Members Share Posted August 27, 2011 Wonder if there's any way to get the loaded pick guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taylor. Posted August 27, 2011 Members Share Posted August 27, 2011 Just thought I'd throw this one into the mix, Squier Vintage Modified Tele Custom II. It rocks stock. $249. I love mine. A couple of these used at my GC. I should go check 'em out, they look cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted August 27, 2011 Members Share Posted August 27, 2011 I cant say enough about the GC Gibson Special I bought, its pretty kick ass. Last time I was in the GC is Syracuse, they still had one. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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