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'59 330 compared to '59 225


pawlowski6132

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So, i own a '59 330. I love everything about it except - as shallow as I know this sounds - the body shape (i.e., the "335" look). I prefer either non cutaway or single cutaway of  a similar vintage like a 125, 150 or 225.

I think, if similarly equipped, in this case single P90 centrally placed, they should sound VERY similar. Such that without A/B comparison, indistinguishable. Of course, all else being equal (strings, condition, bridge, etc.)

Am I wrong?

I'm considering a switch.

 

 

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52 minutes ago, slimt said:

Es 330 is a better guitar .  
 

es225s are okay.

I would just buy a 125, 150, or 225. And keep the 330.  
 Otherwize to your question. I think you would be making a mistake . 
 

 

Ah ha! Glad I asked. Better guitar because of materials and construction I assume. Thanx for your feedback.

I guess that makes sense when you compare what 330 fetches these days compared to the others.

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38 minutes ago, pawlowski6132 said:

Ah ha! Glad I asked. Better guitar because of materials and construction I assume. Thanx for your feedback.

I guess that makes sense when you compare what 330 fetches these days compared to the others.

There just a more popular guitar. 
 

those others you mentioned are good guitars.  Just not as good.  
 

yours a single or double p90?

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14 minutes ago, slimt said:

There just a more popular guitar. 
 

those others you mentioned are good guitars.  Just not as good.  
 

yours a single or double p90?

Single. I always thought these were dumb but, now know how to play them; pick near the neck for more mellow, softer tones and towards the bridge for brighter. I've always understood that principle but, never thought about in terms of using single pickup guitar.

Who needs two pickups?

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20 hours ago, pawlowski6132 said:

Single. I always thought these were dumb but, now know how to play them; pick near the neck for more mellow, softer tones and towards the bridge for brighter. I've always understood that principle but, never thought about in terms of using single pickup guitar.

Who needs two pickups?

😃

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I would have a hard time letting that go of, if I owned it. 

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