Guitar for around a grand.

[dog fart]

Originally Posted by reem

Look at this bad boy.

What could possibly go wrong with such a purchase?

http://www.frailers.com/Scripts/prod...idproduct=2146

I just want to add that I love this guitar.

Take your time and search high and low. I'm confident that between your budget and open mindedness you will find what your looking for. Even if you don't know what that is, yet. Happy hunting.

[coolpool]

Hate to harp on it but "You'll know it when you play it" is true. Go to your local guitar shops and pull some 6 string hollow body boxes off the wall, plug them in and play. At the price point you're looking at, and the fact you have no bias toward any particular brand, you're really not going to go wrong. Based on what I've read, go with the prettiest one you find because all things being equal, if she's a hosebeast you won't enjoy playing if you have to put a paper bag on the headstock every time she's on your lap.....
I would humbly suggest you try Heritage or Godin in addition to the standard Fender or Gibsons.
Another possibility would be a custom built like these, Creston, if this is a once in a lifetime purchase, why not make it unique?

[waparker4]

I would be looking at the vintage ibanez artist series semi-hollows.

[charlie chitlin]

Originally Posted by reem

Look at this bad boy.

What could possibly go wrong with such a purchase?

http://www.frailers.com/Scripts/prod...idproduct=2146

Yup!
I'd buy one of the Po' boy vintage guitars.
That 225 with wrong bridge/tailpiece is cool.
Or a single-pickup ES125.
Or a Melody Maker...
There's nothing like the feel of old lumber.
You'll feel like you have a real piece of history in the house, not just a 6-string.

[WaylonFan76]

Used AVRI Tele IMO.

[Jack FFR1846]

"Vintage" + "$1000" screams late model Guild Bluesbird. The later Westerly, RI ones were chambered, thus closer to a hollow body than the earlier ones.

You could also do a Guild T-50 for $1000 if you insist on a "real" semi hollow. I think a starfire would be 50% more, looking at other recommendations here.

Check Letstalkguild and look everywhere. There are not a lot of Guilds around compared to other brands.

Oh.....also, look for a used Carvin semi-hollow. Also should be right in the $1k area.

[notdave]

Originally Posted by Jack FFR1846

"Vintage" + "$1000" screams late model Guild Bluesbird. The later Westerly, RI ones were chambered, thus closer to a hollow body than the earlier ones.

You could also do a Guild T-50 for $1000 if you insist on a "real" semi hollow. I think a starfire would be 50% more, looking at other recommendations here.

Check Letstalkguild and look everywhere. There are not a lot of Guilds around compared to other brands.

Oh.....also, look for a used Carvin semi-hollow. Also should be right in the $1k area.

We aren't all Americans. Read the OP again.

[Prison Rodeo]

For £1K I'd look for a late 50s or early 60s Gibson ES-125. If you get the base model (non-thin, one P-90, no cutaway) they can be had at that price. It's vintage -- they aren't making any more of them -- and they are surprisingly versatile.

[Torz Johnson]

Originally Posted by notdave

We aren't all Americans.

You know you're just dying to talk loud and shoot guns in the air randomly like we all do.

[notdave]

Originally Posted by Torz Johnson

You know you're just dying to talk loud and shoot guns in the air randomly like we all do.

Damn right

[Duncas]

hey man, theres a little vintage guitar shop in Horncastle Lincolnshire, mostly extremely high end kit but this just came up, seems meant for you http://www.oldhatguitars.com/guitars...ua-marine-1988

1988 tele, few dings but cheap price

[Che_Guitarra]

Have you checked out the Peerless Guitars website? The Peerless factory has long been making guitars for a multitude of renown brands and certainly no issue with quality, specialising in hollowbody models.

http://www.peerlessguitars.eu/#/electric/4549480806

I'm gassing for a Gigmaster SC myself... if they offered a quilted maple version i'd jump on it in a second.

[A.B.Negative]

If you're prepared to scour Ebay you can find some bargains. I got my Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod there for just under a grand.

If you want something vintage, you'll be lucky to get a Fender other than a Mustang but you never know.

If you consider late 70s / early 80s as vintage, and don't have a problem with Japanese guitars, there are some nice semis in your price range from Yamaha (the SA series) or Westone (either the 335 style Rainbow or 135 style Session). These guitars are very highly regarded.

[Che_Guitarra]

Originally Posted by A.B.Negative

I got my Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod there for just under a grand.

Woow!!!! Super deal

[Jakedog]

Originally Posted by Duncas

hey man, theres a little vintage guitar shop in Horncastle Lincolnshire, mostly extremely high end kit but this just came up, seems meant for you http://www.oldhatguitars.com/guitars...ua-marine-1988

1988 tele, few dings but cheap price

Nice! BTW, the shop labeled it wrong. That's not Aquamarine (which wasn't even introduced until the late 90's) that's Gunmetal Blue, and is indeed exceedingly rare. Very, very cool color that you almost never see.

I second the vote on checking out Guilds. Bluesbirds are amazing, as are the Starfires. You might luck into a Starfire for a grand, but you's have to be in just the right place at the right time. Bluesbirds are some flat out amazing guitars, and a grand should get you one. The last one I bought (granted, this was 8-9 years ago) I paid $400 for. It was more than 4X that money new. Super deal on a great guitar, probably should have kept it, but we never totally bonded. It had a super flamey hi-grade top and I've just never been into fancy wood like that.

[WrapAround]

Originally Posted by allen082

Play as many as you can. You have to make this decision. You'll know when you find the right one.

I agree with this. :)

[jebbo]

If I had a grand to spend on a guitar, I'd get two guitars. I'd get a MIM Fender Tele and a Strat. In fact, I would get them with upgraded pickups and other stuff. Just look on Craigslist, and I'm sure you'll find something you like. This just what I'd do, but if you want a nice hollowbody Gibson ES-333's can be found for around a grand. Not quite a 335, but still very nice.

[crowhue]

You should just about be able to get a decent used PRS Custom 24 or 22. Its a no-brainer!

I got a Custom 24 for my 40th birthday present albeit new for about £1400.

[spauldingrules]

Epiphone Casino and an amp. Or, Epiphone Casino and MIM Strat.

[A.B.Negative]

Originally Posted by A.B.Negative

I got my Gretsch Brian Setzer Hot Rod there for just under a grand.

Originally Posted by Che_Guitarra

Woow!!!! Super deal

Oh yes indeedy!