drumrnmuzik Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi, What do you guys think. Right now I'm using an Epi Dot but it weighs a ton. I just tried a ES339 and it is a really nice guitar but it would set me back about €1000. On the other hand, there's a Cort Yorktown that would cost me €225 They're different types of guitars but I'd use either of them for blues work. The big question is, bite the bullit and get the Gibson or settle for a lower quality Cort? Has anybody really used one of these Corts? Since I've got an SG Classic, I have a certain respect for Gibson. Thanks a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Buy the best you will never be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Get a ES339, see if you still want a Cort Yorktown - at any cost. If so, it's only another €225, eh? Buy once, buy right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I rarely agree with Neo...but follow his advice on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 If money is a bit of an issue but you really want the Gibson, buy used. Here in Canada, retail on a new 339 is $2,300 but I've seen a few used ones with $1,600 - $1,800 asking prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 339 all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Go without until you can go with quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 If the 339 is too expensive for you, you don't have to settle for a Cort (I remember that brand from back in the 80's - not impressive) but find something in between. Yamaha and Ibanez both make some very nice instruments that won't break your bank account. Then again, you said you have an SG Classic so maybe stick with just that for now until you can save up for what you really want; no point in spending money on another guitar just to have one if you really don't need to buy right away and aren't getting what you want in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Get a ES339 ....Buy once' date=' buy right. [/quote'] Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I typically go with the "buy what you really want and avoid buyer's remorse" theory. I guess the only concern I'd have is whether or not you've played them. Once I decided that it was gonna be a Gibson Les Paul Standard, I played a lot of pretty average LP Stds. prior to finding "the one". The name on the guitar is kind of irrelevant if it plays and sounds like *** to you, don't ya think? Some of the greatest tones I've gotten have come from what most here (heck in some cases, ANYWHERE) would consider to be an inferior brand name. Heck... even one of the Strats I have is reknowned to have been a commercial flop, yet it was that axe that had my phone ringing with offers to come play. All things being equal, though, and you have no chance to see if one is actually more suited to your ear, I'd go with the Gibson, based solely on track record and reputation. Hope this helps clarify your decision... come back and post pics either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I guess the only concern I'd have is whether or not you've played them. Once I decided that it was gonna be a Gibson Les Paul Standard' date=' I played a lot of pretty average LP Stds. prior to finding "the one".[/quote'] +1,000 I know a lot of guys have had good luck buying guitars over the web without playing them first, but my own personal experiences have told me that I should play a guitar first and play a lot of examples of the same model before settling on one. Maybe I'm too picky but I'd rather know what I'm getting before paying for a guitar or having to ship one (or many) back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Get the ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumrnmuzik Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Great for all the good advice thx. Here's the hitch that I forgot to add. I'd like to get a guitar that can be played acoustically, so I don't always have to mess with amps and cables unless I want to.... that's what got me thinking about an archtop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have an ES 339, what a great all around guitar! You can use it for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, just about any style you want. It is a semi hollow guitar so you can play it unplugged and hear fairly well but it's nothing like an acoustic... Go with the ES339, you will have no regrets and a guitar you can be proud of. Later on down the road when you are a smoking guitar player you will still love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Buy the Cort and you'll probably end up after 1 year with 2 guitars...and a hole in your pocket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 +1' date='000 I know a lot of guys have had good luck buying guitars over the web without playing them first, but my own personal experiences have told me that I should play a guitar first and play a lot of examples of the same model before settling on one. Maybe I'm too picky but I'd rather know what I'm getting before paying for a guitar or having to ship one (or many) back. [/quote'] Rich your not picky your just a very smart guitar shopper. I do the same so I don't bring it home and end up selling it due to not shopping smartly. You then have added additional cost and time to getting the right one. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Buy the best you will never be disappointed. So true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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