Semi-hollow guitars w/ centre block - Options?

[Polar Bear]

For $2K you could get a real ES-335 studio second hand. And it will be a Gibson every day of the week.

That's what mine is, 1987, and it's brilliant. The new 335 studios are a travesty though.

[TmcB]

For $2K you could get a real ES-335 studio second hand. And it will be a Gibson every day of the week.

That's what mine is, 1987, and it's brilliant. The new 335 studios are a travesty though.

Beware all ye who play PB's 335.

It's an absolute monster, and enflames any semi-hollow gas you might have.

I'd be tempted to try some of the Reverend Hollowbody options, personally but then that's me.

[Starfire]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instrume ... 030258.htm

[TMG 03]

Have a look for a Gibson ES333. They only made them in 2003. Basically a 335 without the gloss finish and no pickguard. It has the centre block. I liked mine so much I got a second one.

[GrantB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instrume ... 030258.htm

Very nice

[StrummersOfThunder]

Some tasty mij guitars online....
Yamaha sa700
Bit beaten up/used 3/5 condition 54000 yen (about$600 nzd) rosewood finger board vintage made in japan.


Or top of the line yamaha sa2000 1978 ebony finger board. Beautiful. 130000 yen $1500nzd

[rickenbackerkid]

Used 335! or 333 if you can track one down. Under 2k should be possible.

[rickenbackerkid]

The Godin 5th Ave guitars look interesting too . . .

[Rog]

That SA2000 is bloody gorgeous!!

[KentNZ]

It's not helpful seeing this thread with half of my new acoustic budget sitting in the bank.

Hmmm.

That yamaha is lovely, and the edwards on the previous page looks nice too. about $700, Are they any good?

[StrummersOfThunder]

That SA2000 is bloody gorgeous!!

I know!
My dad is talking about wanting a semi hollow. He has an LP and a Ibanez benson.
At the moment he is borrowing my sa1000 to see if he likes the yamahas.
I am tossing up between this sa2000 for him or a gretsch country classic II MIJ 1990.
He likes the idea of the gretsch. He said, ah id like that gretsch that George was using when I saw the Beatles at the Town hall! haha apparently he say the matinee performance, went and had a beer and some dinner then saw the later show. Legend.

[KentNZ]

Have a look for a Gibson ES333. They only made them in 2003. Basically a 335 without the gloss finish and no pickguard. It has the centre block. I liked mine so much I got a second one.

I remember gassing over that red 333 when it was out. Played it too... at the time I was strapped but a used one nowish could be doable. mmm

[Rog]

I'd have to do a headstand to play those things and that is NOT gonna happen.

[StrummersOfThunder]

It's not helpful seeing this thread with half of my new acoustic budget sitting in the bank.

Hmmm.

That yamaha is lovely, and the edwards on the previous page looks nice too. about $700, Are they any good?

Yeh super nice looking gats. Build is unbelievable too.
The Edwards, personaly never played one but I bet theyd be pretty decent.

[slash-ed]

Some tasty mij guitars online....
Yamaha sa700
Bit beaten up/used 3/5 condition 54000 yen (about$600 nzd) rosewood finger board vintage made in japan.


Or top of the line yamaha sa2000 1978 ebony finger board. Beautiful. 130000 yen $1500nzd

Don't forget to factor in about $200 shipping and 20% tax on top of all of them by the time GST and various levies are charged.