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ErikW · September 30th, 2011, 01:36 PM

I posted this over at TGP too - I've always played traditional guitars. Mostly Fender (strats, teles), the occasional Les Paul or SG. All I have now are teles and strats. But I've been thinking about adding something totally different into the stable. Non-vintage, really modern. The various Parker guitars look interesting, but there's several models and then sub-variations within each model, and I don't know enough about them to really know the differences.

My problem is I don't know a thing about guitars that aren't vintagey, Fender/Gibson/Gretsch instruments. Don't get me wrong, I still love my teles and strats and all that, I just want to throw something completely off the ranch into the mix as well.

What's out there? What's really interesting, really different, but still great sounding and playing?

Our lines are open, call now.

RevMike · September 30th, 2011, 02:14 PM

Check out some of the Schecter offerings. They are really well built versitile guitars. They look really nice too. I'm a Tele and Les Paul guy for the most part. But I love my Schecter.

www.schecterguitars.com

jvanoort · September 30th, 2011, 02:31 PM

A friend of mine was in exactly the same position last month after playing Fender Strats and Les Paul type guitars his entire life.

He wanted a versatile HB guitar, not as expensive as a genuine Gibson Les Paul.

He ended up with a EVH Wolfgang Special. A real looker with an amazing birdseye neck and a super big sound!
It plays great, has a Floyd Rose tremolo flat against the body, a drop D button (!) and two great sounding humbuckers.

He had never thought he'd have a modern guitar like this, but he says it plays ten times better than his best strat!

My take is that if you stay away from the main brands there's a lot of guitar for sale for less money then you'd think (allthough this was still appr. 1000 euro).

blowtorch · September 30th, 2011, 02:33 PM

Reverend
Danelectro
check out the Italia line

also, yep on Schecter, I love my Ultra III

ErikW · September 30th, 2011, 02:39 PM

wow, those Reverends look interesting too! I've thought about Schecter too - they seem pretty nice and reasonably priced.

BritishBluesBoy · September 30th, 2011, 02:42 PM

What about a Peavey T-60? Not exactly way out there crazy modern but interesting electronics, USA made, super affordable, great sounding and playing...

Tom Pettingill · September 30th, 2011, 04:59 PM

If its different you want, check out a Malinoski. This Moon is only $2200
http://www.petermalinoskiart.com/gui...TRguitar85.htm
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jvanoort · September 30th, 2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritishBluesBoy

What about a Peavey T-60? Not exactly way out there crazy modern but interesting electronics, USA made, super affordable, great sounding and playing...

Yes, that is a great guitar! And still very affordable too!
I wouldn't call the looks or the sound modern though

Jimclarke100 · September 30th, 2011, 05:43 PM

For a really off the wall look, check out Gus Guitars - UK made and not cheap, but totally unique...

Zenzeypher · September 30th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Also you can look for Mosrite guitars.

Personally im a big fan of anything Matsumoku.

Radspin · September 30th, 2011, 08:21 PM

Grosh ElectraJet. Looks vintage and modern at the same time, plays beautifully, is well-crafted and perhaps even ergonomically even better than a Strat.

dog fart · September 30th, 2011, 09:39 PM

Find a Godin dealer and play everyone the store has. If you want something that looks like it came from another planet check out the DiPinto Galaxie

gguitar55 · September 30th, 2011, 10:25 PM

Somehow my deeply intelligent post got lost. What kind of music do you play and what do you want to expand in to? This will help us make suggestions.

mefgames · September 30th, 2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikW

I posted this over at TGP too - I've always played traditional guitars. Mostly Fender (strats, teles), the occasional Les Paul or SG. All I have now are teles and strats. But I've been thinking about adding something totally different into the stable. Non-vintage, really modern. The various Parker guitars look interesting, but there's several models and then sub-variations within each model, and I don't know enough about them to really know the differences.

My problem is I don't know a thing about guitars that aren't vintagey, Fender/Gibson/Gretsch instruments. Don't get me wrong, I still love my teles and strats and all that, I just want to throw something completely off the ranch into the mix as well.

What's out there? What's really interesting, really different, but still great sounding and playing?

Our lines are open, call now.

The Parkers are amazing. The Parker Fly Classic is unbelievably versatile guitar. The early models would be my choice, but the piezo's can become iffy, and I don't believe parts are available for them. My son has a Classic and a deluxe. The deluxe is not as warm as the Classic. You will find the body wood has quite an impact on the sound. These guitars are extremely light in weight.

Good Luck with your quest,

Mike

TeleTim911 · September 30th, 2011, 10:52 PM

+2 on the Peavey. Great guitar IMO.

ErikW · October 10th, 2011, 05:43 PM

thanks for all the advice and great pics - as a follow-up: I went way outside my comfort zone and decided on one of these:

maybe try to learn some 8-finger tapping stuff, something really different than blues/country/classic rock.

Alexandre · October 10th, 2011, 05:48 PM

wow, when you meant different, I was expecting an Explorer, Flying V or some sort, but you really went all the way!!! :) Not even a 7 string... straight to the 8!!! Congrats!

Chud · October 10th, 2011, 05:51 PM

Nice! Beautiful geetar! I just picked up my second Schecter today as well. They make some really nice playing guitars and basses that look like a million bucks. I've never even picked up an 8 string guitar. Good luck with that.

September 30th, 2011, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ErikW Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 212	And now for something completely different I posted this over at TGP too - I've always played traditional guitars. Mostly Fender (strats, teles), the occasional Les Paul or SG. All I have now are teles and strats. But I've been thinking about adding something totally different into the stable. Non-vintage, really modern. The various Parker guitars look interesting, but there's several models and then sub-variations within each model, and I don't know enough about them to really know the differences. My problem is I don't know a thing about guitars that aren't vintagey, Fender/Gibson/Gretsch instruments. Don't get me wrong, I still love my teles and strats and all that, I just want to throw something completely off the ranch into the mix as well. What's out there? What's really interesting, really different, but still great sounding and playing? Our lines are open, call now.

September 30th, 2011, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 12,294 62 Photos	What about a Peavey T-60? Not exactly way out there crazy modern but interesting electronics, USA made, super affordable, great sounding and playing... __________________ BBB.

September 30th, 2011, 04:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tom Pettingill Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 483	If its different you want, check out a Malinoski. This Moon is only $2200 http://www.petermalinoskiart.com/gui...TRguitar85.htm . . __________________ Some misc pics of lap steels I've built

September 30th, 2011, 06:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zenzeypher Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oxford, UK Age: 29 Posts: 1,152	Also you can look for Mosrite guitars. Personally im a big fan of anything Matsumoku. __________________ "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things." — Tom Waits

September 30th, 2011, 09:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
dog fart Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 3,369	Find a Godin dealer and play everyone the store has. If you want something that looks like it came from another planet check out the DiPinto Galaxie __________________ Do you ever get the feeling you're being watched? - Bugs Bunny

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September 30th, 2011, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
RevMike Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,941	Check out some of the Schecter offerings. They are really well built versitile guitars. They look really nice too. I'm a Tele and Les Paul guy for the most part. But I love my Schecter. www.schecterguitars.com

September 30th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
jvanoort Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Groningen, Nederland Age: 42 Posts: 948	A friend of mine was in exactly the same position last month after playing Fender Strats and Les Paul type guitars his entire life. He wanted a versatile HB guitar, not as expensive as a genuine Gibson Les Paul. He ended up with a EVH Wolfgang Special. A real looker with an amazing birdseye neck and a super big sound! It plays great, has a Floyd Rose tremolo flat against the body, a drop D button (!) and two great sounding humbuckers. He had never thought he'd have a modern guitar like this, but he says it plays ten times better than his best strat! My take is that if you stay away from the main brands there's a lot of guitar for sale for less money then you'd think (allthough this was still appr. 1000 euro).

September 30th, 2011, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
blowtorch Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisco Posts: 4,430	Reverend Danelectro check out the Italia line also, yep on Schecter, I love my Ultra III

September 30th, 2011, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
ErikW Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 212	wow, those Reverends look interesting too! I've thought about Schecter too - they seem pretty nice and reasonably priced.

September 30th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jimclarke100 Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Horsham, UK Posts: 840	For a really off the wall look, check out Gus Guitars - UK made and not cheap, but totally unique...

September 30th, 2011, 08:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Radspin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 58 Posts: 2,299	Grosh ElectraJet. Looks vintage and modern at the same time, plays beautifully, is well-crafted and perhaps even ergonomically even better than a Strat.

September 30th, 2011, 10:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
gguitar55 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Crescenta CA Posts: 429	Somehow my deeply intelligent post got lost. What kind of music do you play and what do you want to expand in to? This will help us make suggestions. __________________ I feel more like I do now then I ever have before.

September 30th, 2011, 10:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
TeleTim911 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calera, Alabama Age: 60 Posts: 3,986	+2 on the Peavey. Great guitar IMO. __________________ "Just once I'd like to hear you scream in pain" "Play some RAP music"

October 10th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
ErikW Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 212	thanks for all the advice and great pics - as a follow-up: I went way outside my comfort zone and decided on one of these: maybe try to learn some 8-finger tapping stuff, something really different than blues/country/classic rock.

October 10th, 2011, 05:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
Alexandre Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 543 24 Photos	wow, when you meant different, I was expecting an Explorer, Flying V or some sort, but you really went all the way!!! :) Not even a 7 string... straight to the 8!!! Congrats!

October 10th, 2011, 05:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chud Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 2,506 10 Photos	Nice! Beautiful geetar! I just picked up my second Schecter today as well. They make some really nice playing guitars and basses that look like a million bucks. I've never even picked up an 8 string guitar. Good luck with that.

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