Humbuckers and Body Shapes

[Slowy]

Almost every guitar I look longingly at is a Gibson but they never feel comfortable under my fingers. I'm stuck it seems, with being a Fender guy. Apart from my very first Diplomat SG, I have never had a set of Humbuckers.

So... a question. I would probably use Korina, subject to availability. Any opinions/experience on whether the body shape has any real influence on tonal characteristics? For example, a Jazzmaster body packs more mass than a Strat. Does that amount to anything other than more money for the Osteopath?
I'm a low gain player and I kid myself that the wood/pickup character is still an ingredient of my tone.

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Then there's this which gets my juices flowing...with a pair of Jason Lollar's recreations. But that's almost a different thing entirely.

[Conway]

PRS.

Or Parker Fly.

[HackSaw]

I have to admit that in the PRS realm, this is really interesting...

http://www.prsguitars.com/s2singlecutstandardsatin/

[bender]

I reckon a Reverend Club King would be a good thing to look at. Bigger, thinline body with a Fender scale-length neck. P-90s or Humbuckers available. Great guitars.

[Conway]

I have to admit that in the PRS realm, this is really interesting...

http://www.prsguitars.com/s2singlecutstandardsatin/

What Slowy really wants is a Private Stock Violin II.

[hamo]

Korina Explorer

[HackSaw]

I have to admit that in the PRS realm, this is really interesting...

http://www.prsguitars.com/s2singlecutstandardsatin/

What Slowy really wants is a Private Stock Violin II and a name change from Slowy to Showy.

Yeap.

[Zaulkin]

They would probably would only be minor differences if its solid body (that's only me assuming). I have heard Ash say that the thickness of the body wood has an affect on the overall tone though. Maybe the thickness affects the resonation more noticeably than shape?

Buy an Ash Custom?

[Slowy]

I have to admit that in the PRS realm, this is really interesting...

http://www.prsguitars.com/s2singlecutstandardsatin/

What Slowy really wants is a Private Stock Violin II.

I also have GAS for a mountainbike costing $14,500. My champagne tastes are legendary.
That singlecut Standard appeals but it'll be at least twice the price of a homebuild. (I don't sell stuff)

DAMN THAT'S PRETTY!!!!!!!!! But I prefer the Celtic knot inlays

[jimi]

I'm a bit conservative in that I don't like the look of HBs in traditional fenders that should have single coils. Also with the JM/Jag I don't like the trem (personal preference) but the guitar just looks wrong without it.

JS1000 maybe? Ben's Reverend idea sounds good too. I reckon thats one very cool looking guitar.

[Danger Mouse]

Flame maple, burst, low-gain at the subtle rotation of a volume knob...what more could you want?

[Slowy]

Flame maple, burst, low-gain at the subtle rotation of a volume knob...what more could you want?

Fat, old, grey haired fart slinging that.... there's enough humiliation in my life already.
I really like Explorers, but even the people who love me agree I look ridiculous wearing one.

[Darth Sabbathi]

I reckon those blacktop Jags look awesome. No idea if they actually play or sound any good, but I'd give one a fling. I'm with Jimi - I love the look of JMs and Jags, but not too keen on the trem...

[StrummersOfThunder]

I have to admit that in the PRS realm, this is really interesting...

http://www.prsguitars.com/s2singlecutstandardsatin/

What Slowy really wants is a Private Stock Violin II.

Ah yes, the classic 'tigers vagina' look.

[Vince]

Fat, old, grey haired fart slinging that.... there's enough humiliation in my life already.
I really like Explorers, but even the people who love me agree I look ridiculous wearing one.

Didn't bother this guy...

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