p90jr Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Someone asked me this yesterday... the answer... as far as looking ahead for money, the '65 Gibson SG Special... as far playing for myself and playing out... The Variaxe, which he was appalled at as an answer... but it is a nice playing and sounding Strat copy and then the modeling imitates every other guitar I have to varying degrees of success but all more than well enough to fool the ears of your average audience member/make me happy on the sofa. He also thought I was screwy for saying I usually play solid state amps around the house because burning tubes just to screw around doesn't make that much sense to me. Too pragmatic for my own good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Pragmatic? PFEH! I"d probably keep one of my hollowbodies or acoustics, even though I don"t play them as often right now, simply because I wouldn"t need an amp to enjoy them. (Yes, I know I didn"t answer the question asked.) Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfergirl Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 That is easy for me, my crimson Fender Deluxe Player Stratocaster. The only other guitars I have are a Squier and a mini Squier. Quote Jenny S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I would keep my Ibanez RG321, 24 frets with two hum-bucking pups with a 5 position switch. Plus I can get to the 24th fret easy. It sounds almost as fat/deep as a Les Paul on the front pickup and as thin as a Strat on the Strat between the rear and middle pups. So I get almost the best of both worlds in one guitar. Plus it plays so easy throughout the whole fret-board. Otherwise I would keep my Strat style parts caster. But the RG321 is the best all around guitar I have ever owned ($299 new 10 years ago) and I am still rockin with it every 3rd day. Quote dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I have other good guitars, but definitely my Strat. I've had it the longest and it plays so well and is so versatile. The perfect axe. Quote "Let me stand next to your fire!", Jimi Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker7 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Easy. Late 70s Fender Telecaster Custom. A player's guitar if there ever was one, with a choice between the traditional Tele twang of the single coil and the nice and fat Fender Wide Range pup. Quote "One of the key issues to learning guitar is making mistakes." --Robben Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I'd figure out the most likely place I could get what I needed & how to get that. The 21st C is based on piracy no less that that of the 18th. Quote d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 My latest addition to my arsenal will be the one I choose. I've only had it about 6 months or so. It's a semi-hollow body blonde Conti Heirloom guitar with 2 57 Gibson style humbuckers wound by Kent Armstrong with a 3 way selector, 2 volume 2 tone controls with Tele style knobs, LP style wiring. Gold hardware, Ebony fret board, Pearl and Abalone inlays, single cutaway, 14 to 1 tuners, 24 frets, etc, etc, etc...I'm in love with this guitar and all my others have been sidelined for 6 months now. Robert Conti is a very famous jazz musician that puts these babies together to his specs with materials from all over the place. He plays it and sent me a personal video of him paying it before shipping it to me with his comments. The main body and neck is made by Peerless. I will never be able to make it sound as good as he did, but I still enjoy trying my best to get some great sounds each time I [pick] it up! Quote Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 @ Parker7, since you have only posted twice since you signed up in November 2015, I may have missed it! So, Welcome Aboard! Quote Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90jr Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Easy. Late 70s Fender Telecaster Custom. A player's guitar if there ever was one, with a choice between the traditional Tele twang of the single coil and the nice and fat Fender Wide Range pup. Nice, I have a late 80s (I think) Fender Japan version of this guitar in black... I call it Keef, for obvious reasons. Was my main squeeze forever. Oh, and welcome to the board (if I haven't already welcomed you... hard to keep track since I pop in between coffee breaks at work)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkman Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I would have to go with my Carvin CS6T, which is the guitar in the picture just to the left of this message. When I had it built, I wanted basically the ultimate Les Paul, in my personal opinion. With its mahogany body and neck, with a quilted maple top, ebony fretboard, and stainless steel frets, it produces a clear bright sustaining sound while keeping that humbucker warmth. Yeah, I love my new Kiesel, but the Carvin will always be my go to guitar. Quote I rock; therefore, I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Depends on the reasoning for having to only keep one. Normally, I would say my Gibson ES335. But if I were in the position that I had to sell most of my gear, that would be one that would get me the most money. In which case, I'd keep my PRS SE Custom Semihollow, with a Dimarzio Bluesbucker in the neck position. Almost as nice as the 335; perhaps a little more versatile. Quote "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macjim Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I would have to go with my Fender Coronado II. I have better but it is an electric hollow body and I played it for several years gigging so it has memory value to me. Can hear it with or with out an amp. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Welcome Aboard MacJim! Quote Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90jr Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 I would have to go with my Fender Coronado II. I have better but it is an electric hollow body and I played it for several years gigging so it has memory value to me. Can hear it with or with out an amp. Jim Sweet, and rare... They were popular with the Zydeco and Cajun Music guitarists around here when I was a kid for some reason, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90jr Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 oh, and welcome to the board, Macjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmac Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Larry I been on the forum for a few years but could not log in the other day and had to register again. I tried to post this message a couple minutes ago and it stopped me. Hope I am set up right again now. Jiim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 @ Jim, I recognize "Jimmac" but "MacJim" through me for a loop LOL! Glad you got it worked out and it appears to be working now! Quote Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 One of my two SG's, probably the black one, Nemesis, because I still think black is the perfect color for an Electric Guitar. I honestly like the Cherry Red one more, but as Wesley Snipes says, "Always bet on Black!" Quote "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Music With Marky Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 What a great thread! My '86 PRS Custom. I am so grateful to have a bunch of nice guitars, but nothing plays like that nor has the range of sounds it covers. Quote Music With Marky - A YouTube Channel For Guitarists Who Want To Make Better Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I have no idea. I like a lot of them for different things. The one with the most sentimental value is the used Strat Dad got me when I was Kid. It"s a 71. But I don"t play it much anymore. In the 90s I grew to favor Teles over Strats. The guitar I play the most at home and I might be retiring is my Martin sloped shouldered dreadnaught. It"s not much to look at but feels and sounds nice. Right now my main working guitar is a tricked out modded 600 series Yamaha Pacifica. Not my favorite but really versatile and does a great job. Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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