What are my options here? (Guitar hunt)

tdu · May 16th, 2007, 08:22 AM

I am looking for a guitar for a new project I am getting involved in. Preferably something under $500. I have a Dearmond M77T that is great, but it's too heavy for the live gigging I want to do.

I want something with either Dearmond pickups, or Filtrons. And I'd like a Bigsby. Semi-hollow, or chambered would be ideal. I have a bad shoulder, and I get pretty intense when I play live so I'd like something lighter.

My IDEAL guitar would just have a single Filtron/Dearmond in the bridge and a Bigsby, but I don't even know if that exists.

ANY suggestions are appreciated. You guys know a heck of a lot about what's out there then I do. The closest store is 45 minutes away, so I like to do some advance research.

Thanks

Telenator · May 16th, 2007, 08:41 AM

http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/i...&cat2=&q=&st=1

FMA · May 16th, 2007, 09:51 AM

I like that Corvette. Haven't played one, but they look pretty cool.
I know you were looking at a Pro Jet. If you want to get more into the Gretsch thing, check out a 5120, the Electromatic version of the 6120. Great guitars and sound great. It's a hollowbody and pretty light. It's a little more than five bills, but it's worth it.

Chris S. · May 16th, 2007, 09:52 AM

Um, I think you mean "Filtertrons."

And this doesn't have them, but it might be a good starting point for your search:

http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--IBAAFS75TD

Best of luck, CS :-)

gtrjones · May 16th, 2007, 04:11 PM

You might also try the 'parts-caster' route... I don't know that you could easily do it at your budget, (IOW - it might take a while to find the parts at lower costs), but you could put together a thinline tele body, with a neck of your choice, with a 'tron' or dearmond pickup and a bigsby bridge. If you were able to do most of the basic finishing and assembly work yourself, and possibly have a tech put the 'final touches' together, you might be able to get into something about like that...

tdu · May 16th, 2007, 05:05 PM

That Corvette is pretty cool looking. I never even knew that model existed.

Chris S I actually had one of those. Great guitar, but I learned quickly that I like guitars with a smaller bodies. I have seen some great hollow Gretsches that have a smaller body. And obviously something like the Pro Jet which I am considering.

I wish Now I had kept my Melody Maker (the single P-90 version). It would have been worth adding a Dearmond and a Bigsby to.

A "Pro Jet Jr." would be fantastic. That look, but with one pickup.

Big Steve · May 16th, 2007, 06:17 PM

I think you will need to go the build it or mod it yourself route. How about one of the new Melody Makers or a Squier Tele, or even a Squier 51 as a starting point.

May 16th, 2007, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,532 11 Photos	What are my options here? (Guitar hunt) I am looking for a guitar for a new project I am getting involved in. Preferably something under $500. I have a Dearmond M77T that is great, but it's too heavy for the live gigging I want to do. I want something with either Dearmond pickups, or Filtrons. And I'd like a Bigsby. Semi-hollow, or chambered would be ideal. I have a bad shoulder, and I get pretty intense when I play live so I'd like something lighter. My IDEAL guitar would just have a single Filtron/Dearmond in the bridge and a Bigsby, but I don't even know if that exists. ANY suggestions are appreciated. You guys know a heck of a lot about what's out there then I do. The closest store is 45 minutes away, so I like to do some advance research. Thanks __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

May 16th, 2007, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,947	http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/i...&cat2=&q=&st=1 __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

May 16th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chris S. Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 2,978 7 Photos	Ibanez Artcore, maybe? Um, I think you mean "Filtertrons." And this doesn't have them, but it might be a good starting point for your search: http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--IBAAFS75TD Best of luck, CS :-) __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

May 16th, 2007, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
gtrjones Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, TX y'all Posts: 823	You might also try the 'parts-caster' route... I don't know that you could easily do it at your budget, (IOW - it might take a while to find the parts at lower costs), but you could put together a thinline tele body, with a neck of your choice, with a 'tron' or dearmond pickup and a bigsby bridge. If you were able to do most of the basic finishing and assembly work yourself, and possibly have a tech put the 'final touches' together, you might be able to get into something about like that... __________________ www.myspace.com/treystapletonband We Love ya, Gaff! www.helpgaff.com

May 16th, 2007, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,532 11 Photos	That Corvette is pretty cool looking. I never even knew that model existed. Chris S I actually had one of those. Great guitar, but I learned quickly that I like guitars with a smaller bodies. I have seen some great hollow Gretsches that have a smaller body. And obviously something like the Pro Jet which I am considering. I wish Now I had kept my Melody Maker (the single P-90 version). It would have been worth adding a Dearmond and a Bigsby to. A "Pro Jet Jr." would be fantastic. That look, but with one pickup. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

May 16th, 2007, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
FMA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,176	I like that Corvette. Haven't played one, but they look pretty cool. I know you were looking at a Pro Jet. If you want to get more into the Gretsch thing, check out a 5120, the Electromatic version of the 6120. Great guitars and sound great. It's a hollowbody and pretty light. It's a little more than five bills, but it's worth it.

May 16th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Big Steve Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 463	I think you will need to go the build it or mod it yourself route. How about one of the new Melody Makers or a Squier Tele, or even a Squier 51 as a starting point.