Weirdly cool Rondo

Blues Hurler · August 22nd, 2008, 10:24 AM

Anyone ever see/play one of these?
http://www.rondomusic.com/sjm75na.html

jhundt · August 22nd, 2008, 10:44 AM

that's a crazy guitar. Kinda like a Jazzmaster but with a weird shape. That shape reminds me of something, but I can't quite put a name to it...

Tele Fan · August 22nd, 2008, 10:45 AM

I've been looking at those for a while now. I always thought they were really neat.

Blues Hurler · August 22nd, 2008, 10:51 AM

Something about it says "buy me!" but I dunno...

Tim Armstrong · August 22nd, 2008, 11:00 AM

Hey, at that price you probably can't go wrong!

FWIW, I have an SX bass that is an extremely well-made instrument. After an pickup upgrade, it became my main gigging bass!

Cheers, Tim

jkingma · August 22nd, 2008, 11:36 AM

That is one of the coolest designs I've seen in a long time. Might have to build myself one just like it.

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 11:44 AM

Yea, I been digging that on the Stang/Jag/Master level for a long time.
It would have to be Daphne Blue, or Surf green, some Tonka Toy color though. White ain't gonna do it for me. ;)

Shell pink would work too. Actually the burst one is kinda nice as well.

jkingma · August 22nd, 2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by robt57

It would have to be Daphne Blue, or Surf green, some Tonka Toy color though.

+1 on that.

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jkingma

That is one of the coolest designs I've seen in a long time.

Makes you want to do beach boys cover material.

or at least play Wipeout, Tom Gun, Gloria or something.

Little Ricky · August 22nd, 2008, 11:53 AM

SX basses are GREAT. When they start making guitars with smaller frets I will be all over them too. Had two SX teles and sold them - frets too big, otherwise a steal, as is all the SX stuff.

TelZilla · August 22nd, 2008, 11:54 AM

Puts me in mind of those Gretsch Billy Bo's:

Daddydex · August 22nd, 2008, 11:56 AM

I had one and it sounded good but the placement of the volume knob was a big problem for me.

Dan

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Ricky

SX basses are GREAT. When they start making guitars with smaller frets I will be all over them too. Had two SX teles and sold them - frets too big, otherwise a steal, as is all the SX stuff.

Play them off there and dress them down!!

Killer Tofu · August 22nd, 2008, 12:03 PM

That's a really sweet looking guitar! I have a feeling it would be even sweeter in black, though

FirstBassman · August 22nd, 2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blues Hurler

Anyone ever see/play one of these?
http://www.rondomusic.com/sjm75na.html

Yeah, that guitar has been talked about on the 'net for a long time.

In the sea foam blueish green color it is referred to as the "Gumby" guitar or "Gumbycaster."

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For those who need a cultural reference:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gumby_Show

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A lot of people seem to like the guitar (and its P90s) a lot.

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Tofu

That's a really sweet looking guitar! I have a feeling it would be even sweeter in black, though

That Gumby with the flying V used to be my avatar back in 04-5 here. ;)

Hockey Rocker · August 22nd, 2008, 12:48 PM

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 12:55 PM

Eep opp orp ah-ah LOL

I'd have to add that one in with Viva Viagra in some sets. ;)

That George J is the bees knees on a kit. ;)

Telenator · August 22nd, 2008, 12:56 PM

Love it!

TheGoodTexan · August 22nd, 2008, 01:14 PM

Will Ray featured one of those in his monthly "eBay Strategies" in Guitar Player a few months ago.

He suggested that it would become a valuable rareity in years to come, like a 50's Les Paul Jr. or so.

If memory serves, he had planned on replacing the pickups, but when he received it and did a proper set-up on it, he had no complaints about it whatsoever.

djdeacon · August 22nd, 2008, 01:26 PM

NIck Curran plays one - good enough for me.

TheGoodTexan · August 22nd, 2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddydex

I had one and it sounded good but the placement of the volume knob was a big problem for me.

Hey Dan...how would you describe the neck? That would be the deal-killer for me. I can deal with almost any thing about a guitar if the neck is right.

It looks like a run-of-the-mill MIM Fender-ish neck. Would that be a good description?

Daddydex · August 22nd, 2008, 01:47 PM

Probably not GT, it has a really flat radius and big frets. I liked the rosewood neck on the one I had much more than I like the maple on my SX Strat. It was fast and smooth for me. I also think the tremolo system needs some beefing up. Using 10's the strings would move around on saddles. I have read that this isn't really a big problem with 11's. Hope this helps.

Dan

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 01:51 PM

How much you wanna bet a few thread participants get pushed over the edge into an order now. ;)

TheGoodTexan · August 22nd, 2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by robt57

How much you wanna bet a few thread participants get pushed over the edge into an order now. ;)

I'm really close!

Of course, I'm home from work...recovering from the back surgery. I haven't taken pain meds in 3 or 4 days now....

but the wife is at work today...

I could order that guitar....

Then tell her this evening... "Hey babe, I got in the computer today after I had taken some meds, and I wasn't thinking straight and I ordered a guitar."

It's not that she'd be mad that I spent the money... she'd roll her eyes and laugh and make a comment about "that will be just another guitar that you never play!"

Regardless of how many guitars I own, I usually pick one and stick with it for a few years. The others just sit around in my music room.

Rocks · August 22nd, 2008, 02:13 PM

I've been looking at it too, I want P-90's but I think I would prefer the stop tail piece model.

teleman65 · August 22nd, 2008, 04:03 PM

Sooooo tempting

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 04:05 PM

I was going to ask how you where feeling. But with sound planning like you exhibit here, you are clearly doing well...

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Originally Posted by TheGoodTexan

I'm really close!

Of course, I'm home from work...recovering from the back surgery. I haven't taken pain meds in 3 or 4 days now....

but the wife is at work today...

I could order that guitar....

Then tell her this evening... "Hey babe, I got in the computer today after I had taken some meds, and I wasn't thinking straight and I ordered a guitar."

It's not that she'd be mad that I spent the money... she'd roll her eyes and laugh and make a comment about "that will be just another guitar that you never play!"

Regardless of how many guitars I own, I usually pick one and stick with it for a few years. The others just sit around in my music room.

TheBear · August 22nd, 2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jhundt

that's a crazy guitar. Kinda like a Jazzmaster but with a weird shape. That shape reminds me of something, but I can't quite put a name to it...

Fender Musiclander

Tele Fan · August 22nd, 2008, 04:39 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's cool. My old lady thinks it's the ugliest guitar ever made.

Blues Hurler · August 22nd, 2008, 04:41 PM

I'm starting to lean towards the stop tail. Might be the safer bet in this price range. And the burst looks OK. $129? Why am I hesitating?

TheGoodTexan · August 22nd, 2008, 05:19 PM

I'm snooping around this Rondo site for the first time and seeing some really interesting stuff. Is this body worth $45.00 ? Sure looks like it to me...

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 05:41 PM

I have a SX Tele body. I actually got it from a TDPRI Member who decided to trade for something I had instead of sending it back to Rondo. It is all pretty mainstream except the neck pocket. I was told about it and have a Schecter Start neck that is too wide for a Fender anything so we traded and I got the body. Long story short, the neck pocket is quite wide. My Schecter neck is not as snug as I like in the body, but I just 'Assembled' the guitar to try it an some EMG PUPs out. So definitely with a paint job it would be OK, but with a Fender neck, I'd have to put a lot of finish in the pocket sides to get it tight enough. And not sure that would be my first choice. So buyer beware I guess I am trying to say.

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Originally Posted by TheGoodTexan

I'm snooping around this Rondo site for the first time and seeing some really interesting stuff. Is this body worth $45.00 ? Sure looks like it to me...

FirstBassman · August 22nd, 2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoodTexan

I'm snooping around this Rondo site for the first time and seeing some really interesting stuff. Is this body worth $45.00 ? Sure looks like it to me...

There was a recent long thread about the bodies Kurt is selling.

The general concensus I believe was that at such low prices might as well just get the whole guitar already built.

Tim Armstrong · August 22nd, 2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by robt57

So definitely with a paint job it would be OK, but with a Fender neck, I'd have to put a lot of finish in the pocket sides to get it tight enough.

Time to put some Bondo on the Rondo?

I crack me up!

Cheers, Tim

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

Time to put some Bondo on the Rondo?

I crack me up!

Cheers, Tim

I can see why! Actually that was funny...

It made a nice guitar, I have seen much worse neck fit in US guitars.
Buy I like to make them, 'need to be waxed to fit' tight on my builds, on my assemblies, on the other hand. ;o

TheGoodTexan · August 22nd, 2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstBassman

There was a recent long thread about the bodies Kurt is selling.

The general concensus I believe was that at such low prices might as well just get the whole guitar already built.

I didn't see this long thread that you speak of. But you summed it up in one sentence! That's the TDPri for you.

That's probably the right idea, unless you just have all of the spare parts laying around waiting on nothing but a body.

bowlfreshener · August 22nd, 2008, 06:58 PM

Here is a link to one of the other models of the Rondo SJM which includes a video of Nick Curran with the Fabulous Thunderbirds using an SJM-62:
http://www.rondomusic.com/sjm62stop.html

Blues Hurler · August 22nd, 2008, 07:34 PM

Yeah, that's the one I'm looking at now. I just have to push the button...

And hey, Texan, hang in there with the back recovery. A new guit just might make you feel better.

robt57 · August 22nd, 2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blues Hurler

Yeah, that's the one I'm looking at now. I just have to push the button...

And hey, Texan, hang in there with the back recovery. A new guit just might make you feel better.

Get a 6 lb.er ;)

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jkingma Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N43° 11.943 ~ W079° 35.285 Posts: 2,961 18 Photos	That is one of the coolest designs I've seen in a long time. Might have to build myself one just like it. __________________ John Kingma, Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

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jhundt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Age: 55 Posts: 3,963 13 Photos	that's a crazy guitar. Kinda like a Jazzmaster but with a weird shape. That shape reminds me of something, but I can't quite put a name to it...

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robt57 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost Yankee in Nashville Age: 52 Posts: 5,862 22 Photos	Yea, I been digging that on the Stang/Jag/Master level for a long time. It would have to be Daphne Blue, or Surf green, some Tonka Toy color though. White ain't gonna do it for me. ;) Shell pink would work too. Actually the burst one is kinda nice as well. __________________ Leo's Great, Leo's Good, let us thank him for our... Twang!

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Little Ricky Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 236	SX basses are GREAT. When they start making guitars with smaller frets I will be all over them too. Had two SX teles and sold them - frets too big, otherwise a steal, as is all the SX stuff.

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TelZilla Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveburg, USA Age: 39 Posts: 2,850 6 Photos	Puts me in mind of those Gretsch Billy Bo's: __________________ "Slade was the coolest band in England. They were the kind of guys that would push your car out of a ditch." - Alice Cooper Thanks, Nick

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Daddydex Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,445	I had one and it sounded good but the placement of the volume knob was a big problem for me. Dan __________________ My Music Page

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robt57 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost Yankee in Nashville Age: 52 Posts: 5,862 22 Photos	Eep opp orp ah-ah LOL I'd have to add that one in with Viva Viagra in some sets. ;) That George J is the bees knees on a kit. ;) __________________ Leo's Great, Leo's Good, let us thank him for our... Twang!

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TheGoodTexan Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: xx Posts: 5,539	Will Ray featured one of those in his monthly "eBay Strategies" in Guitar Player a few months ago. He suggested that it would become a valuable rareity in years to come, like a 50's Les Paul Jr. or so. If memory serves, he had planned on replacing the pickups, but when he received it and did a proper set-up on it, he had no complaints about it whatsoever.

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Daddydex Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,445	Probably not GT, it has a really flat radius and big frets. I liked the rosewood neck on the one I had much more than I like the maple on my SX Strat. It was fast and smooth for me. I also think the tremolo system needs some beefing up. Using 10's the strings would move around on saddles. I have read that this isn't really a big problem with 11's. Hope this helps. Dan __________________ My Music Page Last edited by Daddydex; August 22nd, 2008 at 04:28 PM.

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Tele Fan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Age: 30 Posts: 2,933	I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's cool. My old lady thinks it's the ugliest guitar ever made. __________________ Life is better when you just make it up as you go along.

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Blues Hurler Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 728 5 Photos	I'm starting to lean towards the stop tail. Might be the safer bet in this price range. And the burst looks OK. $129? Why am I hesitating? __________________ The blues ain't about theory, they's about therapy.

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Blues Hurler Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 728 5 Photos	Yeah, that's the one I'm looking at now. I just have to push the button... And hey, Texan, hang in there with the back recovery. A new guit just might make you feel better. __________________ The blues ain't about theory, they's about therapy.

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