Members opranks612 Posted November 24, 2004 Members Share Posted November 24, 2004 Originally posted by bronco What kind of blues do you want to play? Feedbacky, sweaty unshaven white guy, beer bellied blues, or gravel-in-your-throat and Mississippi delta mud in your shoes, blues? The latter, but the first one might just come out naturally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 24, 2004 Members Share Posted November 24, 2004 geez, i'm GASing for one of those talmans. will this ever end?? anyway, here's my $275 gretsch (though i actually paid something like $500 for mine - used - in this corner of the world). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 24, 2004 Members Share Posted November 24, 2004 here's another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheDarxide Posted November 24, 2004 Members Share Posted November 24, 2004 I had an AFS77T for a couple of months, but I've just traded it for a BOSS BR864, it was a really, really, lovely guitar, but it didn't suit my playing too much, and I've wanted a 4/8 track since I was 12.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted November 24, 2004 Members Share Posted November 24, 2004 damit, its threads like these that really piss me off. just when I hade my mind made up about my next GAS purchase, i have to go an open up this damn thread, and reconsider. ARGH! to many guitars so little time (and money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted November 24, 2004 Members Share Posted November 24, 2004 Originally posted by Bmajor I thought so too but they both said as long as you keep the bridge and nut lubed and you're not dive bombing, you should be ok.I can always add it later if I have to can't I? absolutely! those roller bridges I pointed out on ebay are a direct fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MoreGuitars Posted November 25, 2004 Members Share Posted November 25, 2004 As I posted earlier, I ordered a AF 75 and a Talman which should arrive Tues. I had the chance to play a Talman today and I am really excited to receive it. It has to be the best $200 value out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fret22 Posted November 25, 2004 Members Share Posted November 25, 2004 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 25, 2004 Members Share Posted November 25, 2004 don't let it die, folks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dean Medlock Posted November 25, 2004 Members Share Posted November 25, 2004 Here's a picture of my recently acquired AF75D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Control_67 Posted November 25, 2004 Members Share Posted November 25, 2004 My AFS75T, I have replaced the pickups with Gibson USA firebird minis, rewired it to two volumes and master tone with all new pots and switch, dice knobs, tusq nut, Vince Ray stickers and a flame strap. It's my rockabilly baby, twangs like a Gretsch at 1/5th the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 26, 2004 Members Share Posted November 26, 2004 yeah, guys, i feel guilty for badmouthing my beloved artcore, so... bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzy4dice Posted November 26, 2004 Members Share Posted November 26, 2004 I don't know what it is...I love cheap hollowbodies and I just can't get into the Artcore. It seems plasticy to me...something about the finish and fit or something. Anyway, it always seemed small to me too. What is the artcores width at it's widest point on the body? I can't even think about a jazz box with a less than 16" width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 26, 2004 Members Share Posted November 26, 2004 it feels organic enough to me. though i'm not playing jazz on it, and mine's a semi anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members double rocker Posted November 27, 2004 Members Share Posted November 27, 2004 i feel a little bit giddy. i just got an artcore as-73. for my style and level of play (alt rock, blues, beg/int jazz) i have to say it seems like an amazing deal for the money. the overall feel is really good, good tone, good fit, i really like the neck, "playability" seems high, nice to look at, good weight -- not too heavy, not too light. overall it definitely feels natural and comfortable, though i get that about not totally "organic." it doesn't miss by much, though. i really have nothing to complain about for $300 (gotoh tuners like on my RT would have been nice ). once i put in some golden age or maybe some SDs, i am going to be one happy camper. (and btw, anyone possibly interested in an ibanez RT-450, good price, email me. ) they gave me a free set of ernie ball .10 strings. do those suck, or what should i put on there? anyone have any recs? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 27, 2004 Members Share Posted November 27, 2004 i for one am not too picky about strings. as long as they're decent and .010, i'm game. i usually get daddario, which is what's available more easily in this corner of the world. i used to like ghs better, but they're more expensive now, and they difference in price is not justified to me, so it's daddario for me. congrats on your purchase, btw, and welcome to the gang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jumpchamp Posted November 27, 2004 Members Share Posted November 27, 2004 has anyone tried the d'angelico f-hole inserts to help curtail feedback at stage volume on their artcore? i use my AS73 in a rock setting, and am getting all feedbacky when i boost for solos. D'Angelico Feedback foam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jack83 Posted November 28, 2004 Members Share Posted November 28, 2004 I have and love an AS-73 (that's a stock photo but pretty close to mine).Use it mainly for classic/psychedelic rock, blues, a bit of jazzy playing. Great sounds both clean and (especially) distorted.Great guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bronco Posted November 29, 2004 Members Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hey Artcore Posse Comrades: What amp and pedals are your favorite for your artcore? I'm shoppin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 29, 2004 Members Share Posted November 29, 2004 i only have a crate vintage club that i love, and that sounds great with my rick and g & l tele, but the artcore with stock pu's sounded like {censored} through it. i suppose it's not a good amp for hb's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bronco Posted November 29, 2004 Members Share Posted November 29, 2004 So if you replaced them with SD Jazz or Gibson PAF's you'd expect the guitar to sound better, right? Which pickups should I avoid for this guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fret22 Posted November 29, 2004 Members Share Posted November 29, 2004 High output pickups are going to have more problems with feedback. I was nervous about putting the custom custom in mine since it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bronco Posted November 29, 2004 Members Share Posted November 29, 2004 Thanks Fret! So your sound is better? How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members made of stone' Posted November 29, 2004 Members Share Posted November 29, 2004 the pu's i installed are actually hb's, but they're retrotons (filtertron copies), so they don't have your usual humbucker sound. they have a lot more highs and plenty of jangle. i wouldn't know about other hb's, as i'm not a big bucker fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fret22 Posted November 29, 2004 Members Share Posted November 29, 2004 Warmer. Obviously with more mid. A little more powerful but not overbearing. The A2Pro and the Custom Custom combination is probably not what most people would want. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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