charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 "Sir Paul" says it would be his trusty "Casino!" What do you all say? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corcoran Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Riviera Cherry =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Why do you have to ask things like this ? There is no such thing as one guitar ! What sort of premise is this ? I would have to roll several into one that would seriously challenge any luthier. I really have to attempt to get my head around this one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Why do you have to ask things like this ? There is no such thing as one guitar ! What sort of premise is this ?I would have to roll several into one that would seriously challenge any luthier. I really have to attempt to get my head around this one ! Yeah, that's the challenge alright! I'm not sure, either...what it might be. Telecaster (with 4-way switch), Strat, or my mini-humuckered Sheraton? Or...the Casino? LOL! It's difficult, huh? Plus, I LOVE my Ricky 12-string, and have never had to be without one of those...So...??? And yet, "back in the day" quite a lot of the players HAD only one guitar, and made it work! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Why do you have to ask things like this ? There is no such thing as one guitar ! What sort of premise is this ?I would have to roll several into one that would seriously challenge any luthier. I really have to attempt to get my head around this one ! In the handgunning world' date=' the one guy you have to fear is the guy who has only one (and knows it backwards and forwards). Back to the guestion: [u']Epiphone Elitist Byrdland[/u]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yeah, Jeff.....and BB has used Lucille's all his career...335, 345, 355 and signature model, now. But, he was always constant, in using thinline semi-hollow bodies. They became his trade mark. I guess, nowadays, we want to be able to do it ALL, so feel like we need one of ever kind? "Jack of all trades, Master of none?" Wes Mongomery used (primarily) L-5's. Roger McGuinn the Rickenbacker 12-string. A Nitch, for sure...but a good one! Clapton, his Strat's, now...although he records with Gibson's, and others, as well. Anyway, it's an interesting thought. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGLongBeach Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 ...what it might be. Telecaster (with 4-way switch)' date=' Strat, or my mini-humuckered Sheraton? CB[/quote'] Hey CB, any pics of that Sheraton mod with the mini-humbuckers? and how does it sound? I'm trying to get some ideas for my mine... I already have a 335 with the 57 HB's so my Sherry is pretty much open for project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hey CB' date=' any pics of that Sheraton mod with the mini-humbuckers? and how does it sound? I'm trying to get some ideas for my mine... I already have a 335 with the 57 HB's so my Sherry is pretty much open for project... [/color'] JG...my Sheri is the "Assembled in USA" version (Elitist with Nitro finish), so it came "stock" with Mini-humbuckers. It sounds fantastic, truly. It's got more "bite" than a standard humbucker, in the bridge postion, and is not as muddy, as some tend to get, in the neck position. Not a "Metal" guitar, really, but I don't play that music, anyway. But, for "Classic Rock," or "Blues" and Jazz, it's "durn near perfect!" ;>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hey CB' date=' any pics of that Sheraton mod with the mini-humbuckers? and how does it sound? I'm trying to get some ideas for my mine... I already have a 335 with the 57 HB's so my Sherry is pretty much open for project... [/color'] JG...my Sheri is the "Assembled in USA" version (Elitist with Nitro finish), so it came "stock" with Mini-humbuckers. It sounds fantastic, truly. It's got more "bite" than a standard humbucker, in the bridge postion, and is not as muddy, as some tend to get, in the neck position. Not a "Metal" guitar, really, but I don't play that music, anyway. But, for "Classic Rock," or "Blues" and Jazz, it's "durn near perfect!" ;>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg3333 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Since you didn't see electric or acoustic, I would have to say that if I could have but one guitar it would be a Martin OMC. Or a D28. Or a Gibson Dove. Or a Casino/Sheraton/Dot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 You also didn't say it couldn't be modified. So if I could only have one (perish the thought) I guess that I would have to choose a Sherry with coil taps, or an HH Strat with taps. I would have to have some of both single coil and humbucker sounds. I reserve the right to change my mind upon futher thought ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 You also didn't say it couldn't be modified. So if I could only have one (perish the thought) I guess that I would have to choose a Sherry with coil taps' date=' or an HH Strat with taps. I would have to have some of both single coil and humbucker sounds. I reserve the right to change my mind upon futher thought ![/quote'] Well, modded or not...doesn't matter, really. I think initially, I was thinking pretty much "stock," but..it wouldn't have to be, I guess? I too, am leaning more toward "semi-hollow" body...335, Casino, Sheri...type. Not sure why, and I'll probably go back and forth, the more I think about it? Hmmm... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiflyer Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yeah' date=' Jeff.....and BB has used Lucille's all his career...335, 345, 355 and signature model, now. But, he was always constant, in using thinline semi-hollow bodies. They became his trade mark. CB[/quote'] I think BB used a blackguard Telecaster in the early days ... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I would go insane trying to deside. Never met a guitar I didn't like. If I had to....It would be my "74" F-212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 I would go insane trying to deside. Never met a guitar I didn't like. If I had to....It would be my "74" F-212 Yeah, I hear you...guitars are FUN! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 I think BB used a blackguard Telecaster in the early days ... Chris No kidding...I don't think I've ever seen him with a "Tele!" I know Albert Collins used a Tele, almost exclusively...it was his signature "Ice Pick Collins" sound! That, and a Fender Super Reverb, for the most part. But, I didn't know about BB with a "tele!" Any photos? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Either Gibson ES-330 or Casino (same guitar basically). I'd prefer the Gibson because it sounds better unplugged and the ES-330 and Casino both sound very similar plugged in. So I guess ES-330 if any guitar ... and ... Casino if any guitar currently in production. Reasons: 1) The ES or Casino can be played as an acoustic archtop 2) I love the sound of the P90 pickups 3) The slim taper neck (or whatever they call is) is almost "touch and go" Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stone1281734000 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Since this is an Epi forum I'll go with the Elitist Broadway in vintage burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Do you mean one specific guitar, a type or a particular model? I guess if I had to choose one and only one guitar, it'd have to be an LP Standard with coil tap/split. As it is, I have 11 guitars & 2 basses and the LP is what I usually reach for. Seems to cover most of what I play pretty well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Do you mean one specific guitar' date=' a type or a particular model?[/quote'] Any, or either. Just, that if you HAD to chose ONE, which might it be? I've asked myself this question, a LOT, and really have a tough time, deciding! So, I'm just curious. Thanks, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones200x Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Frankenstein replica by Van Halen! The best there is! £16,000 Tho!!! :) http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/EVH-Eddie-Van-Halen-Frankenstein-Replica-Electric-Guitar?sku=513703&src=3SOSWXXB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 STRAT hands down.......he runs for cover......it's just my "go to axe" I love all the others too,but if I could only have one....it would be a strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 But, I didn't know aboutBB with a "tele!" Any photos? No photo, but: I had a Telecaster when they first came out, maybe about 1953. The word had it that Fender gave Wes Montgomery one, and that they’d also given his brother Monk Montgomery - who was one hell of a bass player - a guitar also. So I wanted them to give me one because I thought I was pretty good too ! But they wouldn’t, so I bought mine and they’ve haunted me with that photograph ever since. I liked the Telecaster but I had to take the cup(bridge cover) off so that I could cup the strings like I wanted. It’s the same thing as you get with a piano using the damping pedals when you want to shut the sound off. My problem was that when I played this flat part of my hand would just get eaten up by the strings. My fingers used to bleed sometimes so I liked to get the strings close to the neck; I’ve never had calluses like some guys. I also didn’t like the fact that there was no rod through the neck and after a while it started to bow. I had a Les Paul - I got one now – I’ve always played Gibson when I could get one!’ http://www.julianpiper.com/BBKing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tukinator Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Simple. . .this one. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujo Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I can pretty much afford whatever guitar I want, but my lowly G400 is my pride and joy. It sounds and plays better than any of my guitars that cost 10 times more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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