X3inc guitars

KuuKOO · August 2nd, 2005, 03:48 PM

I note that these guys appear to be new assemblers in Canada. http://www.x3guitars.com/

They make a tele copy with a vintage style bridge and shielding. As I can tell, they are affiliated with J & D Luthiers, or at least apparently use some of their parts/pickups. I think it's Chinese-made, ala Eastwood.

Anyone have any experiences with them yet?

KK

Fatmanstratman · August 2nd, 2005, 03:54 PM

.... dreadful headstock! Eeew! :(

jwells393 · August 2nd, 2005, 04:35 PM

Ouch........... my eyes............. my eyes !!!

KuuKOO · August 2nd, 2005, 04:52 PM

Yeah, yeah I know. Fender meets BC Rich.

Let's assume for the moment that they provided a more "authentic" headstock... Can't tell whether is stringthrough or not right now, I've emailed.

KK

Coyote · August 2nd, 2005, 05:34 PM

Take a look at the right side of the guitar. Look how much space is in between the pickguard and the edge of the body, kinda funky looking.

RockinCarl · August 2nd, 2005, 06:13 PM

I wouldn't play it.... Hopefully it sounds good.... 'Cause it doesn't look good!

It's not a string through-- Look closely, you can see the ball end of the string by the calabration screws.

radarman · August 2nd, 2005, 07:49 PM

with a Behringer amp..

David Barnett · August 2nd, 2005, 07:50 PM

Looks like they forgot to use Woolite when they washed them, 'cause the pickguards shrunk.

KuuKOO · August 2nd, 2005, 08:00 PM

Well here's the reason I asked in the first place:

X3 on FleaBay

It doesn't have the nasty headstock. It's a toploader, too. Maybe I will hold out for more promising waters. Any more thoughts?

KK

August 2nd, 2005, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
KuuKOO TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 92 2 Photos	X3inc guitars I note that these guys appear to be new assemblers in Canada. http://www.x3guitars.com/ They make a tele copy with a vintage style bridge and shielding. As I can tell, they are affiliated with J & D Luthiers, or at least apparently use some of their parts/pickups. I think it's Chinese-made, ala Eastwood. Anyone have any experiences with them yet? KK

August 2nd, 2005, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fatmanstratman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fatmanville, Cambs., UK Posts: 2,933	Great looking body, but....... .... dreadful headstock! Eeew! :( __________________ . . . *"Behind every argument is someone's ignorance."*

August 2nd, 2005, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,252 101 Photos	Ouch........... my eyes............. my eyes !!! __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

August 2nd, 2005, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
radarman Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 319	It would be great .. with a Behringer amp.. __________________ One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork. Edward Abbey

August 2nd, 2005, 04:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
KuuKOO TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 92 2 Photos	Yeah, yeah I know. Fender meets BC Rich. Let's assume for the moment that they provided a more "authentic" headstock... Can't tell whether is stringthrough or not right now, I've emailed. KK

August 2nd, 2005, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Coyote Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 302	Take a look at the right side of the guitar. Look how much space is in between the pickguard and the edge of the body, kinda funky looking.

August 2nd, 2005, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
RockinCarl Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,480	I wouldn't play it.... Hopefully it sounds good.... 'Cause it doesn't look good! It's not a string through-- Look closely, you can see the ball end of the string by the calabration screws.

August 2nd, 2005, 07:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
David Barnett Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LIttle Rock, AR Age: 52 Posts: 5,434	Looks like they forgot to use Woolite when they washed them, 'cause the pickguards shrunk.

August 2nd, 2005, 08:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
KuuKOO TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 92 2 Photos	Well here's the reason I asked in the first place: X3 on FleaBay It doesn't have the nasty headstock. It's a toploader, too. Maybe I will hold out for more promising waters. Any more thoughts? KK