merciful-evans Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I've been watching out for a ES-330 for a while now. Problem being that in the uk they are as rare as rocking horse sh1t. The Slim Harpo model looked an attractive prospect until it became obvious that the uk were not getting any (again). An Andertons video I caught recently, showcased some Heritage archtops; among them were the H-530. That seems pretty close to a ES-330. Fully hollowbody with P90s. Anyone used one? If not, any other candidates come to mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Manhost Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I live in the States, and wanted the Sim Harpo or the USA made Casino, whichever I could get first. The Casino won out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 I remember Mike, but its just as well you remind me here because I had not considered the USA Epi. There is at least one available in the uk I know of, but its at one end of the uk (Scotland) and I live on the south coast. I need to try before I buy. Andertons is at least in range. A good shout nevertheless; thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) https://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/gibson-es-330-sunset-burst-2018-used.htm https://www.peachguitars.com/gibson-slim-harpo-lovell-es-330-vintage-sunset-burst.htm Peach have a very good rep as you know.....and the 2018 ES 330 is almost £1k less than the new Heritage at Andertons........ https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/modern-body-guitars/heritage-standard-collection-h-530-original-sunburst Edited July 27, 2021 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hi jdgm, Peach don't actually have any 330s. The 2018 looks like its there, but its actually 'out of stock'. The Slim Harpo is available to pre-order. Thanks for digging though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Doh...didn't see that polyrhythmic emojis> Edited July 28, 2021 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Can't remember which guitars you currently have - but I strongly urge you to play a 330 first. If you have not played this type of guitar with the trapeze tailpiece you will find that they have a different string feel than all our stop bar guitars. Not good or bad, but quite different so by all means try to play one first to see if it is in fact your cup o tea. The Epi Casino is the best alternative I can think of but again a trapeze tailpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Twang Gang said: Can't remember which guitars you currently have - but I strongly urge you to play a 330 first. If you have not played this type of guitar with the trapeze tailpiece you will find that they have a different string feel than all our stop bar guitars. Not good or bad, but quite different so by all means try to play one first to see if it is in fact your cup o tea. The Epi Casino is the best alternative I can think of but again a trapeze tailpiece. Yes, I have a Hofner big box archtop with this kind of tail. Also used to have a Epi Casino Coupe. I find them just fine. Nevertheless, as I said, I need to try one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) Hmmm a CS-336 or a Midtown Edited September 16, 2021 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 5:35 AM, mihcmac said: Hmmm a CS-336 or a Midtown I like both of 'em, but they're semi-hollowbodies rather than hollowbody. Besides which I already use a 339 which is similar to the 336. I will be in Hove for a while next month. There are a bunch of stores there including Badlands which I have wanted to visit for ages, so maybe I'll find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) I just a new USA Epiphone Casino… What a great job they've done on the new Casino! Edited September 18, 2021 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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