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Hey guys - just realized that I rarely ever see any semi hollows with only one pickup. Very common with guitars more than 2 inches thick, but I really like the Sadowsky ss-15 dimensions and I’m really attracted to not having a bridge pickup like that. Anything out there that’s 15” body, under 2” thick, one pickup, and preferably cheaper than the Sadowsky? Not interested in any thicker.
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12-27-2019 10:41 PM
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The Sadowsky SS-15 is fully hollow. Are you committed to semi-hollow or open to thinline hollow?
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When I say semi hollow, I’m solely referring to depth. So yes, if you consider the ss-15 fully hollow, than those are included! Just looking for anything thinner than 2” with one pickup. I like the acoustic quality of the ss-15 without the thick body.
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not really what I’m looking for haha. Prefer a humbucker. Good catch though! Originally Posted by neatomic
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What about something like an Epiphone Sorrento? I happen to know where you could get one made in 1966.
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Some options . Not 100% on thickness
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Originally Posted by MHoranzy
Hi,
Questions/comments:
- are you looking to buy something, or just have a conversation about this topic? If buying, it's helpful to know your budget so people can direct you in a helpful way;
- semi- vs. full-hollowbody designs have more differences than just depth; are you interested in "thin" guitars, "acoustic-sounding" guitars, guitars that sound like ___ player, something that can be cranked up on a gig, etc. etc.?? There are many, many options out there ...
Thanks!
Marc
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If you're open to thin hollow-bodies, Gibson ES 125T or 120T, Guild T100 or T50. Think the Eastman AR403 and T146 are that thin as well (maybe a little thicker?)
John
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Thanks for the suggestions above but still too thick. Plus I really like the regular humbuckers more than soapbars or P-90s.
As you can tell from all these suggestions, there are tons of single pick up guitars more than 2 inches thick. That’s why I felt like asking this question, because there’s nothing out there with the same dimensions as the Sadowsky without a bridge pickup! Prove me wrong!
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i am shopping, yes. I prefer something modern, thin yet acoustic, humbucker, and of serious quality. The SS-15 is EXACTLY what I’d like to have. A big acoustic sound in a body under two inches thick, largely due to the absence of a bridge pickup. Just curious what the comparable guitars are in all price ranges. Originally Posted by marcwhy
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The Epiphone Sorrento I mentioned above is slightly wider than the Sadowsky, but is 1 3/4” thick and comes with a single mini-humbucker in the neck. Off the top of my head, that’s the closest.
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The Eastman doesn't use p90s. ps soap bar is a p90 with out the dog ear covers. I do recommend checking them or Ibanez out. Originally Posted by MHoranzy
Thanks for the suggestions above but still too thick. Plus I really like the regular humbuckers more than soapbars or P-90s.
As you can tell from all these suggestions, there are tons of single pick up guitars more than 2 inches thick. That’s why I felt like asking this question, because there’s nothing out there with the same dimensions as the Sadowsky without a bridge pickup! Prove me wrong!
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FWIW, I don’t know of any thinline guitar that has what I would call a big acoustic sound. That would definitely include the Sadowsky.
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There is the fairly hard to come by single pickup Gibson ES-175T though.
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I’m falling in love with the Sadowsky. I like the concept - a 1.75 inch body fully acoustic with a single humbucker. Was curious if there were any other guitars following this exact concept/model/approach. I’m not convinced that there are yet... but I’m shopping!
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Eastman El Ray ER1 or ER4
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Eastman might be able to accomodate you. Yunzhi or Wu most def could and it would prob be less expensive.
Godin A6
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If you don’t have to have a cutaway (the Sadowski is a cutaway, but you didn’t list it as a requirement) then you can get a great one under $600 by buying a Godin 5th Avenue Acoustic (less than $400 at most places) and mounting the pickup of your choice. This is what I did for the Charlie Christian pickup.
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If you are going thin, why not just get a 2nd pickup? Opens up the options a bit and the flexibility with the guitar, since you are already sacrificing the voice of the guitar anyway. You could get a used Epi Byrdland, lots of Gibsons, Collings, Heritage, Eastmans. Heck, I have Moll made Semi-Hollow with two pickups.
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Jim Soloway had Heritage make him a lovely thinline Heritage 575 w/single set-in humbucker awhile back. 16" wide, not 15" wide. I'm sure they'd be happy to make you one.
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What is your price ceiling? Collings is probably around the same price.
Collings CL Jazz | Thin-line Archtop Electric Guitar
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Mark Campellone is not advertising it, but he still has some EP-15 plates and would be happy to build you a thinline EP-15 - carved spruce top, laminated back, with a single set-in Humbucker. This is probably your best bang-per-buck choice for a gorgeous guitar with exactly the specifications you want, IMO.
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