vangoghsear Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I've got a Jay Turser JT-133 (comparable to an Epi Dot). I loved the way it felt so much that I had it set up professionally including a fret leveling, and rewired with a set of DiMarzio's, an Anniversary PAF in the neck and a Satriani in the bridge, and all new wiring and pots. I always felt it had great acoustic tone and is pretty attractive for a cheap guitar. Since I figured it was a keeper, I figured I could put in $500 of mods. I keep it right next to my computer on a stand and will grab it and just play. It was the third guitar I bought and I just keep coming back to it. Love the semihollow vibe it has.
milod Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 I think in ways this reminds me of a question of whether one prefer's one's mom or wife or sister. It's all different - at least it's normally all different. <grin> I have two 24 3/4 scale archtops 175, and a similar size flattop 25 1/2 inch scale and I'm giving a shot at a little 00 short scale and.... But none are "perfect," especially for some gigs, regardless that the two short-scale archtops are the best/easiest playing. m
Notes_Norton Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 My current "Go to, best buddy, new friend" guitar is my Parker DF522NN (The NN stands for Notes Norton). Light weight but better sustain than my >8 lb faux LP Incredible tuning stability - often still in tune when I get to the next gig (Sperzel tuners, graph-tech nut and bridge, and straight string path from peg to ball-end). 14" radius, 25.5" scale is perfect for my hands Ebony fret board and hardened stainless steel frets make bending a breeze Contours and balance, it's like wearing the guitar, not holding it, zero neck dive -- if I take my hands off it's still there when I put my hands back Tone (#1) Duncan P-Rails give me four different great sounds (1) P-90 (2) Rail (3) Series Humbucker (4) Parallel Humbucker - like the Swiss Army Knife of pickups Tone (#2) Graph Tech "Ghost" Piezo pickup under the bridge gives adequate acoustic tone but it's real strong point for me is the ability to blend the Piezo with the Mag pups for some very unique sounds. I no longer have GAS. I can look at other beautiful guitars, but I have no urge to try them. My hands and ears are fulfilled with this guitar. Here it is: This picture shows a little of the actual honey color coming through on my phone's camera I'm a happy camper! Notes
krock Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 My current "Go to, best buddy, new friend" guitar is my Parker DF522NN (The NN stands for Notes Norton). Light weight but better sustain than my >8 lb faux LP Incredible tuning stability - often still in tune when I get to the next gig (Sperzel tuners, graph-tech nut and bridge, and straight string path from peg to ball-end). 14" radius, 25.5" scale is perfect for my hands Ebony fret board and hardened stainless steel frets make bending a breeze Contours and balance, it's like wearing the guitar, not holding it, zero neck dive -- if I take my hands off it's still there when I put my hands back Tone (#1) Duncan P-Rails give me four different great sounds (1) P-90 (2) Rail (3) Series Humbucker (4) Parallel Humbucker - like the Swiss Army Knife of pickups Tone (#2) Graph Tech "Ghost" Piezo pickup under the bridge gives adequate acoustic tone but it's real strong point for me is the ability to blend the Piezo with the Mag pups for some very unique sounds. I no longer have GAS. I can look at other beautiful guitars, but I have no urge to try them. My hands and ears are fulfilled with this guitar. Here it is: This picture shows a little of the actual honey color coming through on my phone's camera I'm a happy camper! Notes I remember this on harmony central last year. Whats your favourite use of the P-Rails?
Tman Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 My current "Go to, best buddy, new friend" guitar is my Parker DF522NN (The NN stands for Notes Norton). Light weight but better sustain than my >8 lb faux LP Incredible tuning stability - often still in tune when I get to the next gig (Sperzel tuners, graph-tech nut and bridge, and straight string path from peg to ball-end). 14" radius, 25.5" scale is perfect for my hands Ebony fret board and hardened stainless steel frets make bending a breeze Contours and balance, it's like wearing the guitar, not holding it, zero neck dive -- if I take my hands off it's still there when I put my hands back Tone (#1) Duncan P-Rails give me four different great sounds (1) P-90 (2) Rail (3) Series Humbucker (4) Parallel Humbucker - like the Swiss Army Knife of pickups Tone (#2) Graph Tech "Ghost" Piezo pickup under the bridge gives adequate acoustic tone but it's real strong point for me is the ability to blend the Piezo with the Mag pups for some very unique sounds. I no longer have GAS. I can look at other beautiful guitars, but I have no urge to try them. My hands and ears are fulfilled with this guitar. Here it is: This picture shows a little of the actual honey color coming through on my phone's camera I'm a happy camper! Notes That is so cool and has all of the qualities of an "I don't need nor want another guitar" guitar. I was overseas last year and saw a guy playing one of these (black one) and it was fabulous sounding. I asked him what he thought about it and he said,"best guitar I have ever owned". He was a fantastic guitar player. I was duly impressed.
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