Members TheSkyIsCrying Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 I've found a 1994 Artstar and a 2002 HB-35. Both nice and in great shape.Which would be better?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdog114 Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 I sold my 335 and kept my AS80. They're great guitars and the PUs sound wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheSkyIsCrying Posted March 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm leaning toward the AS80... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajcoholic Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 my AS80 (late 90's) is awesome. A great, great playing and sounding guitar. AJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 Easily the HB35, but mine is a 90s model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 IIRC, you just have to check on the factory of origin when choosing an early Artstar. I think they were originally made by Samick and did not use the Super 58s that were subsequently built into the Cort factory models. Or it might be the other way around. Anyway, definitely look into it before you decide. You'll find good information over at the ICW forum. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tincob Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 They have quite different necks, at least the ones (my Washburn was a HB30 which is the HB35 without the bling) I owned did. I bought both with aftermarket pups installed so I can't comment on those. I no longer own them. The Artstar AS80 had a beefier and a more V profile feel to it, whereas the HB30 felt slimmer. For what it's worth, I liked the HB30 better. The good news is that you can't go wrong with either guitar. They are one of the better budget 335 style models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 my AS80 (late 90's) is awesome. A great, great playing and sounding guitar. AJC sure is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 I happen to think they are both killer guitars. You really can't go wrong with either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheSkyIsCrying Posted March 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks allI pulled the trigger on the HB-35I'll post a NGD thread with pics later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudder1310 Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 I hope you like that HB-35. I had the same choice a while back, and went with the AS-80. I liked the neck and stock pickups better. In fact, the AS is just about my favorite guitar right now. Either one is good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheSkyIsCrying Posted March 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 Thanks, I love it so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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