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Here are two of mine. I play these through a Blues Junior.
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| devo wrote: | | What Les Paul do you have? |
I personally don't have one but my friend does. I notice that the classic Les Paul's are incredibly lighter than the standards.
And fellas, I'm thinking about getting a mexican strat for cheap, is the difference between the American and Mexican strats that noticeable...? |
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devo
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| fuentecigar wrote: |
Here are two of mine. I play these through a Blues Junior. |
Sweet! It looks like you're a Fender and maple man. I had a Blues Junior at one time. It was incredibly warm sounding while playing clean.
| fuentecigar wrote: | | And fellas, I'm thinking about getting a mexican strat for cheap, is the difference between the American and Mexican strats that noticeable...? |
There is big difference in the quality of craftsmanship, wood, fret work, bridge and tuners, but the standard Strats make for a nice entry to mid-level guitar. You could do a lot worse in that price range. |
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fuentecigar
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Fender is a good value and the MIM's are good place to start.
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devo
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| fuentecigar wrote: | | Fender is a good value and the MIM's are good place to start. |
Yeah, they'll also hold their value a little better than others in that price range. They really are a good place to start. |
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fuentecigar
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I am amused by the way Gibson tries to get the beginning guitarist by selling a guitar without a finish (or very minimal) on the wood. Usually for a couple of hundred dollars more than a Fender.
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devo
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| fuentecigar wrote: | | I am amused by the way Gibson tries to get the beginning guitarist by selling a guitar without a finish (or very minimal) on the wood. Usually for a couple of hundred dollars more than a Fender. |
I think 75% of all Gibson guitars are a ripoff. You're just as well off buying an Epiphone. Well, at least so in the entry-level market. That being said, the Melody Maker is a sweet sounding little guitar. I played one not long ago at a shop. And with that being said, the finish left a lot to be desired. I would never give you four bills for one. |
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fuentecigar
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I looked at a Gibson Les Paul Studio in the Faded Cherry at a local guitar shop last weekend. $850.00 for one, that honestly, I would be wary of getting splinters from the neck. I have been told that a lot of what they charge is because they are based in Nashville, Tenn. Music City and all of that. But, poorly finished wood is just that; poorly finished wood. It doesn't matter what city it is from. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I still would like to have a good 335. Or at least, I think I would. Considering what I have seen of their quality, it might not be possible to find a good one and I just can't justify an entry price of $2000.00 with quality that is hit or miss.
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| fuentecigar wrote: | | Somewhere in the back of my mind, I still would like to have a good 335. Or at least, I think I would. Considering what I have seen of their quality, it might not be possible to find a good one and I just can't justify an entry price of $2000.00 with quality that is hit or miss. |
Just get an Epiphone Dot. 
Never played one, but I'll show you a 335-based Gibson that I think is totally hot looking.
Dave Grohl DG-335 |
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fuentecigar
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| devo wrote: | | fuentecigar wrote: | | Somewhere in the back of my mind, I still would like to have a good 335. Or at least, I think I would. Considering what I have seen of their quality, it might not be possible to find a good one and I just can't justify an entry price of $2000.00 with quality that is hit or miss. |
Just get an Epiphone Dot.
Never played one, but I'll show you a 335-based Gibson that I think is totally hot looking.
Dave Grohl DG-335 |
Very nice.
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Fender Deluxe Stratocaster
Ovation
Gibson 
I also have an 1965 Epiphone Casino in a case. It's a honey!
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I love the strat, but I think the Apple sticker ruins it...  |
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Bobaloo
Got the Dano, but I need to sent it back. They actually forgot to cut out the vinyl for the jack. It's hard telling what was under there, but I wasn't going to cut it out. They also forgot to install the chrome piece. So Musician's Friend is going to send me a replacment. Other than that, the guitar is pretty sweet. A little small, but sweet. I'll take some pictures when I can.
Edit: Oh yeah, the vinyl banding and pickguard are way more yellowed in person. It gives it a really nice vintage look. |
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devo
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Got the replacement today. It's looking and sounding nice. 
Had to polish her up though. The finish was really rough. Three coats of Fender wax/polish and it's as smooth as a baby's bottom. |
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