Members GilmourD Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Sure, some guitars aren't easily found on the shelf but can be built out of parts from Warmoth or whatever. But what about those set-necks for guys like us that don't have access to wood-working tools? For instance, I want a Les Paul Special with the 1960 setup (neck pickup moved towards the bridge for the stronger neck joint), but I want it with the chunky 1959 neck profile. What about you guys? What guitars do you want that aren't already on the shelf and aren't easily made? I don't count anything that you can slap together with parts from Warmoth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chunk Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Fender Starcaster. The original, not the Walmart branded Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 gibson les paul studio 50s tribute goldtop w/p90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shammond Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 A Reverend 12 stringer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Sure, some guitars aren't easily found on the shelf but can be built out of parts from Warmoth or whatever. But what about those set-necks for guys like us that don't have access to wood-working tools?For instance, I want a Les Paul Special with the 1960 setup (neck pickup moved towards the bridge for the stronger neck joint), but I want it with the chunky 1959 neck profile. What about you guys? What guitars do you want that aren't already on the shelf and aren't easily made? I don't count anything that you can slap together with parts from Warmoth. One of the Japanese companies probably made or make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 "The Ibanez SZ series" I can pick up a used one easy enough but the problem is they changed their SZ series to the SZR series. In doing so, they changed from a 25.1 scale to the more traditional 24.75 scale. They totally ruined a very unique and incredibly easy instrument to play that was very versatile. The 25.1 scale was just awesome. Big fail from Ibanez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Fender Starcaster. The original, not the Walmart branded Strat. This. Y'all Be sure to sign the petition in my sig now:thu: (we may see the return of the starcaster one day;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 in '73 (altho there were transition years), ric changed their truss rod design and the necks got a lot fatter. the old design worked fine but it was a bit of a PITA in that you needed to bend the neck before tightening or you risked popping the fret board off. the old necks were marvelous. the thinner contour suits itself to the narrow width better than the greatly rounded contour of the newer rics IMO, even the CW model which was supposed to be an exact replica of the old necks (you can thank me for convincing JH to remove an extra .5 millimeter) used the newer truss rod design and was a full 1/2 centimeter thicker at the nut than a vintage rics. if i had my choice, i would play nothing but vintage ric necks. unfortunately, A) they're getting kinda expensive now B) they don't make a full sized HB model, a decent whammy etc. so i've had to stray to acquire certain capabilities and sounds. oh well, got my 360/12 and 450/6 before they went outta financial reach. it's not that i can't play the other necks i own, but damn.... those rics of mine just feel like coming home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 on yeah... be great if they made these babies again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hozze Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Gibson RD, Explorer and Flying V with flame maple top and binding. Ebony fingerboard would be icing on the cake. And a decent selection of finishes: Trans black, Black cherry and Tiger's eye, for starters. A man can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 I want a baritone acoustic. There are a handfull of $2500+ ones, and that Taylor 8 stringer, but I want a baritone I can afford, that's in a reasonable brand. Like a lower end Martin. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim gueguen Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Ibanez Musician. Aria Pro II RS850. The oiriginal all synthetic Steinbergers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members m90guy Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 I have been on the search for this Gibson SG 90 for a good part of 10 years. Have only seen 2 of them in this color and one was beyong outrageous price wise, and the other was on a completed search from ebay. Seriously this guitar is my dream guitar. 25.5 inch scale, H/S, String through SG, yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Semihollow, maybe even full hollow thin body with two P90s. Two volumes, two pots and three way switch. Access panel on the back. Ebony fretboard. Mid price range... $600-$1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alfsboy Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 A chambered Tele with stop tail and set neck and two decent buckers .A fender not a Squier .I did like the Squier version but it was not put together well and had some bridge issues on some and a hardboard top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Rossness Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Mahogany center, basswood wings, maple top, rosewood neck, 5A birdseye maple fingerboard- Scalloped, George Lynch neck profile, H/S setup with an Ibanez Edge Zero trem, pushbutton killswitch, Volume, Tone, Active tone knob. Bolt on neck, and have it cost under $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danyol Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Telemaster Telecaster and Jazzmaster mix. Fender does make them but they are above 10 grand...I think. I might build one to my specs though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 This.Y'all Be sure to sign the petition in my sig now:thu: (we may see the return of the starcaster one day;)) Even if they did reissue these you know they would F it up. They wouldn't get the pickups right, and would probably do something different as well. A possible reissue might look like an original from a distance though, if you squint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members canterbury Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 TelemasterTelecaster and Jazzmaster mix.Fender does make them but they are above 10 grand...I think.I might build one to my specs though GuitarFetish makes one too. Its $229.http://www.guitarfetish.com/XV-JM-Series-Offset-Electric-Guitars_c_208.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tidal Rhythm Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 FWIW, I'm pretty sure Steve of Benford Guitars could make any of the guitars mentioned above, and for a lot less than you might imagine. I say that as a highly satisfied customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Even if they did reissue these you know they would F it up. They wouldn't get the pickups right, and would probably do something different as well. A possible reissue might look like an original from a distance though, if you squint. Yeah, you are probably right, but I'll remain forever the optimist;) I'll keep at it, there WILL be a re-issue (sometime in the next 20 years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 Just about any 50s or 60s guitar AT 50's or 60's prices. Or maybe a Trini Lopez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 They just don't make them anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie99 Posted October 24, 2010 Members Share Posted October 24, 2010 I want a HSS Les Paul Custom. Not much to ask I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Coach Posted October 25, 2010 Members Share Posted October 25, 2010 Rickenbacker 360WBAnd Telecaster Custom double bound body with a maple neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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