Guitars and Gear (and other lesser instruments)

[belinmad]

I don't know if you can get up tuned up that high or not, but I suspect no. It has a 30" scale length.

This plus also, why would you? If that’s what you’re after, get a guitar!
Or a 12 string

 

[doghouse]

Here you go Dropbear , 58 Les Paul.

 

[Dropbear]

I think I’ve finally outgrown (*) my old Epiphone Les Paul, but. It sure what to move up to. I’ve always had a soft spot for Rickenbackers (6 and 12 strings) but for a do-everything hobby guitar I’m interested in trying out the Jaguar from the Player line or maybe just move up to an ESP LP with a smooth action and better pick-ups.

* not that my playing is that good, the electronics on the Epi are pretty average

 

[Dropbear]

Anyone have recent experience with the Gretsch Rickenbacker style 12 strings? Not sure where they are being made these days, but they used to be a good brand.

Same question for the Mexican Player line of Fenders - though I’ve seen a few of those and been impressed.

 

[Dropbear]

Hoping there is a new amp under that tree for me in the morning

 

[Dropbear]

I got a little Fender amp but now I’m really aware of how bad the electrics on this Epiphone are. I like the way it feels, so I’ll hang on to it, but I doubt it’s worth spending money to fix. I’ve tightened up the Jack socket but I’m not messing with anything deeper.

Anyway, that’s my excuse to get a cheap Jag or Jazz!

 

[belinmad]

If you can use a soldering iron, you can fix the (passive) circuit on any guitar or bass. Plenty of how-tos on the web. It’s fun.

 

[doghouse]

Anyone have recent experience with the Gretsch Rickenbacker style 12 strings? Not sure where they are being made these days, but they used to be a good brand.

Same question for the Mexican Player line of Fenders - though I’ve seen a few of those and been impressed.

The Mexican Fenders get great reviews. I had one of the earliest Mexican Strats back in the 90s, and it may have been the worst guitar I ever touched, but apparently they have become damn near on par with the USA guitars.

The only word of caution I'll give about the Ric 12 string is its a super specific sound. It will only be that one thing.

 

[doghouse]

Hey Dropbear not sure if you are still looking for a guitar upgrade, but I'm selling an American Standard I picked up last summer.

 

[The Ernesto]