Big Arm Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I have a Gibson ES-345 and a Dot Deluxe Flametop. While I like both ( I love the gibson!), I like the neck on the Gibson much better. Is the Sheraton II a smaller neck like the ES-345? I use the Dot as a guitar to leave at school, so it is fine, but maybe I would like the neck of the Sheraton better. I wish the Sheraton had the varitone, so I could have them almost identical. Is it possible to add a varitone at a reasonable cost?
InsideMan Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Here is a schematic of a varitone. Basically, it is a switch to select among tone filter presets. It is possible to add one after-market. But you would have to find a tech willing to build one from scratch. I don't think they come as kits. Maybe, instead of the Sheraton, you should look at the Lucille? Just a thought. Cheers.
TWANG Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 My sheraton is korean.. so I don't know for sure about the recent models. But it's definately a thinner neck, and that's one of the things I like about, it, too. TWANG
charlie brown Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I have a Gibson ES-345 and a Dot Deluxe Flametop. While I like both ( I love the gibson!)' date=' I like the neck on the Gibson much better. Is the Sheraton II a smaller neck like the ES-345? I use the Dot as a guitar to leave at school, so it is fine, but maybe I would like the neck of the Sheraton better. I wish the Sheraton had the varitone, so I could have them almost identical. Is it possible to add a varitone at a reasonable cost?[/quote'] What year is your ES-345? The necks did vary a bit, over the years. But, generally, the Sheraton will have a thinner (more '60's) like neck, than the Dot, which is a "fatter," more rounded profile. I don't know about the Epiphone "Lucille," (I have the Gibson version), and it has a beefier neck, than my Sheraton...almost a '50's LP profile. As was BB's request. But, it's not uncomfortable, at all! Hope that helps, some? CB
Gashole Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I agree with inside man-check out a Lucille, varitone is stock. A former teacher of mine has one. I only played it a few times, but it was very nice, he had it set up great. It's been a few years though...I honestly can't remember, other than the favorable impression, if the neck was fatter than the Sherri II I have now. It's(the Sherri) very close to the 60's slim taper neck on my Gib L.P.-which backs up CB's assessment.
Bender 4 Life Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 A company named "Big D Guitars" sells an aftermarket Varitone switch
Big Arm Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 The ES-345 is 2008. I have thought a great deal about the Lucille. I have to handle one. Haven't been able to do that yet. Not too many guitar dealers out where I live. Thanks for all the info!
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