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eggman · January 3rd, 2008, 04:59 PM

Howdy,

Over the last year Rickenbacker's prices have increased dramatically. One year ago, i would've suggested looking for a used Rick 330, but even then you'd have been right at $700. Ouch. Under $700? A used Gibson ES-333 or ES-135. With luck you may find one in your range, especially the ES-135.

Eggman

PS: The ES-135 has a '59 rounded LP neck, which I adore and are often found with lifeless P-100 P/Us. This may well help keep down the price of an ES-135 for you. These P/Us are quiet, so there is an upside to them, especially for a guitarist on a budget. Have no fear, they can be swapped out for authentic P-90s, then you'd have an awesome tone machine.

January 3rd, 2008, 04:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
eggman Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 963	Gibson ES-135 Howdy, Over the last year Rickenbacker's prices have increased dramatically. One year ago, i would've suggested looking for a used Rick 330, but even then you'd have been right at $700. Ouch. Under $700? A used Gibson ES-333 or ES-135. With luck you may find one in your range, especially the ES-135. Eggman PS: The ES-135 has a '59 rounded LP neck, which I adore and are often found with lifeless P-100 P/Us. This may well help keep down the price of an ES-135 for you. These P/Us are quiet, so there is an upside to them, especially for a guitarist on a budget. Have no fear, they can be swapped out for authentic P-90s, then you'd have an awesome tone machine.