The Builder's Bench

Free: Surplus bags of strings (edmonton pickup...

Polyrhythms

Gibson Memphis ES-330 2018 w. B7 Bigsby - $4000

When an Elitist is not an Elitist

Circus in Rhythm

CNC machines some of the cheap mass produced guitars that are sold for a couple hundred pounds/bucks are amazingly good …. (with a bit of a setup !) (also there’s some good amps out there for...

What Do You Consider the Biggest Improvement in Guitar/Gear in Your Lifetime?

I've seen it on a lot of 2460's, I've owned a couple myself, but the OP was referring to old Japanese guitars in general not just Ibanez, there are many Aria's etc w/ bad binding for example.

More affordable alternatives to the Gibson L-5 and ES-175?

+1 on the Guild X-150. I've had mine for about a month and a half. Kind of silly that you can get this level of guitar for less than a new Eastman or Peerless.

More affordable alternatives to the Gibson L-5 and ES-175?

I think Ibanez (fuji-gen) went through a phase in construction where whatever they were doing, caused binding and finish issues. This seemed to mostly be on the artist series. Jimmy Blue Note will...

More affordable alternatives to the Gibson L-5 and ES-175?

Epiphone. Broadway is 25.5, Joe Pass is 24.75 I like the broadway, no need to go with an elitist. The regular ones are good too, I think Epiphone is a step up from Ibanez, could have just been...

More affordable alternatives to the Gibson L-5 and ES-175?

Not sure what you're saying. Are you saying you have a 335 or 535 forsale?

anyone selling a 535 or 335? And how do the new 535s compare to the originals?

looks sweet but $3k for an epiphone elitist is a bit of a stretch I think. The original tailpiece on those epiphones made for a string length greater than some strings you could buy so changing over...

When an Elitist is not an Elitist

Ask sellers if the neck is straight, does the truss rod work, what the fret life is like. Are there any cracks to the body, has the top sunk etc.. Most sellers won't know but will say yes it's all...

More affordable alternatives to the Gibson L-5 and ES-175?

I haven’t been trolling guitar sites on the internet so that’s a good sign :smile-new:

Campellone Cameo

A Gibson priced like an Eastman. Shaking my head.

2012 Gibson CS ES-339 Sunburst Price Lowered to $2600

We’re not here for controversy, nor trolling. Simply chill, and think before pressing send.

When an Elitist is not an Elitist

You know at first I was like, where does this guy get off. But then you know, it was a valid question. How can I hear my way though a blues and also not hear a bunch of IV to I movement. Listening...

Circus in Rhythm

https://youtu.be/-x4dpAWb7Wg

The Summer of Rhythm Guitar 2024

Don’t sleep on the Epiphone Premium ES175. Add Lollar pickups, a new wire harness, and switch, and for less than $2k you’ve got an excellent guitar. Same dimensions as a Gibson ES175.

More affordable alternatives to the Gibson L-5 and ES-175?

So you're cured of GAS or just in temporary remission?

Campellone Cameo

What do you call power chords with chord symbols?

Rob MacKillop not feeling well.

All of Me - A7 on measure #28 (9th?)

Anything that speaks against stainless steel frets?

Can you show me your 1x8" guitar amp?

Campellone PSA

Is this an overlooked part of Metheny's sound?

Summer of Rhythm … Changes?

Florentine vs Venetian: which one is better?

Learning to play with a singer

I don't know how to go about learning jazz anymore

Good guitar tone for electric bossa nova

Flying with guitar