Can't speak to the HB option, as I've never played one (yet!).
But +1 on Ibanez. Great value there. Look around for a quality used one.
But +1 on Ibanez. Great value there. Look around for a quality used one.
Let's say i would want to buy a budget hollowbody.
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EART E-335. $400 US. A truly superb instrument with stainless frets, compound radiused and bound neck, open-pore finish. I like it better with the pickguard removed.
Ibanez Artcore - there are about five different models that you can either pick up new or used in that price range.
My favorite - AS73 model
That translucent denim blue just calls my name.
I had the AS53 model in Tobacco color and it played great.
I would also suggest the Firefly hollow bodies as well as I have heard good things from those and the Grotes seem to also have a good following.
My favorite - AS73 model
That translucent denim blue just calls my name.
I had the AS53 model in Tobacco color and it played great.
I would also suggest the Firefly hollow bodies as well as I have heard good things from those and the Grotes seem to also have a good following.
lucius Mojo
Tele-Meister
Yes the Harley Benton Big Tone is a great guitar for the money
@johnny k Don’t buy cheap. I have read your posts, and it seems that lately, you have seriously been into this rockabilly/psychobilly scene. (Reverend Horton Heat, et al).
So, either save up for a good Gretsch, as previously mentioned, or sell some shtuff off so you can get one you need/want.
So, either save up for a good Gretsch, as previously mentioned, or sell some shtuff off so you can get one you need/want.
A lot of the suggestions here are semi-hollow, 335 type guitars. I think @johnny k wants a true hollowbody.
I don’t know anything about that Harley Benton, but consider a used Gretsch Electromatic 5420. I don’t own one (but do have a similar Gretsch semi hollow) but I’ve played them and they’re really good. Well liked over in the Gretsch forum.
I don’t know anything about that Harley Benton, but consider a used Gretsch Electromatic 5420. I don’t own one (but do have a similar Gretsch semi hollow) but I’ve played them and they’re really good. Well liked over in the Gretsch forum.
I konw i shouldn not buy cheap.... but serisously... It looks gooood ! and i am the first guy to s
would you get one ?
thanks ! i will try to save one.
Vibroluxer
Friend of Leo's
We don't talk about Ibanez around here to often but they sure sell a lot of them.
You pickup a used 2000's Ibanez hollow body for around 300.
They are fine instruments.
You pickup a used 2000's Ibanez hollow body for around 300.
They are fine instruments.
Donny Osmond fan
Tele-Afflicted
Schecter, Jay Turser, and Ibanez used. That one you show looks nice. Guild has nice one new and used under 600 dollars. I own a Jay Turser.What would you consider ? I am not going to spend more than 500 euros on it, so do any of you own one of these ?
Harley Benton BigTone Trem Vintage Orange
Guitare électrique Jazz Hollow Body, Corps en érable, Manche en érable canadien, Touche en amarante, Repères blocs, Filets de corps, manche et tête, 20 frettes, Diapason: 648 mm, Largeur au sillet: 43 mm, 2 micros double bobinage Deluxe Alnico...www.thomann.de
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I would be interested to know what they are like. And this is all because of BT's pic of his collection. And because i start to enjoy a bit of jazz.
televillian
Tele-Afflicted
Personally, my other archtops stay in the case these days because I love my Epiphone Casinos so much.
They are fully hollow, so with flatwounds they sound like pure jazz.
With roundwounds, they are great and unique rock guitars.
They are thin bodied so very comfortable to play.
I personally love the necks on mine. They close to perfect for me. They have a slightly narrow fretboard and and average C profile.
I have the Made In Korea version and the Japanese Elitist. I actually prefer the MIK, but the Elitist has grown on me as well. I currently have heavy flats on the Elitist and light rock strings on the MIK.
They are fully hollow, so with flatwounds they sound like pure jazz.
With roundwounds, they are great and unique rock guitars.
They are thin bodied so very comfortable to play.
I personally love the necks on mine. They close to perfect for me. They have a slightly narrow fretboard and and average C profile.
I have the Made In Korea version and the Japanese Elitist. I actually prefer the MIK, but the Elitist has grown on me as well. I currently have heavy flats on the Elitist and light rock strings on the MIK.
Vibroluxer
Friend of Leo's
Save a bit more and buy a 70's Gretsch Clipper. I paid €1250 for mine and it's a seriously good guitar now that I've overhauled it - plays great and stays in tune just as well as any expensive axe I've ever played. These are a good bang for the buck because they're not that collectible yet, and since you've reputedly been into rockabilly lately, you'll need a Gretsch ANYWAY!
Is that you playing ? i love it !
hemingway
Doctor of Teleocity
If I didn't already have a Guild hollow body, and I was on a budget, I'd be looking at Ibanez.
Sparky2
Poster Extraordinaire
I second the motion for Ibanez.
The 2014/2015 (or thereabouts vintage) Ibanez AF71F is a sublime hollow-body jazz box.
Johnny, there are some Ibanez Artcore-series listed in France on Reverb.
The 2014/2015 (or thereabouts vintage) Ibanez AF71F is a sublime hollow-body jazz box.
Johnny, there are some Ibanez Artcore-series listed in France on Reverb.
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I would love to have a Gretsch for as much as I like rockabilly, but unfortunately, I can’t afford one right now.
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