Semi hollow body recomendations plz!

[schenkerguy]

I only do recording, and have been thinking for a while of getting a semi hollow body/archtop kind of guitar.

Looking for a Beatles/twang/jazz hollowbody versatile sound. Don't want to pay $4000 for a Gretsch!

Been looking at Epiphone, Ibanez Artcore and other lower priced models. Any recomendations? Thanks!

[Treeline]

http://www.godinguitars.com/godinjazzp.htm




I played Bear's multiac for about an hour at the jamfest, or at lease until they used a theramin, three hammers and a roll of duct tape to get it away from me. It's a pretty wild ride; I'd try to play one before you bought anything. A stunning instrument.

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp...oustic_Guitars

http://www.musiciansbuy.com/canadian_guitars.htm

Quoted in the $1600 range at Musiciansbuy.

[Track Rat]

I just picked up an Epiphone Zephyr Blues Delux for my son for Christmas. Of course I have to make sure it's OK so I've been playing the shit, er, making sure the intonation is correct on it. VERY nice guitar. Flame maple, arch top and back, F holes, three P-90 pick ups. This is a quality instrument.

http://www.epiphone.com/electrics/essentials/eta3.shtml

[TheGuitarMan]

Heritage

[Treeline]

Word!!

Those things are incredible.

[philboyd studge]

Treeline,

That Godin looks great, they're making some amazing stuff lately. I played a Godin solid body nylon a few months ago that was a pleasure.

[hixmix]

Check out A-Plus Guitars. They're a reputable on line dealer. You can pick up a new ES-335 Dot for $1600 with case.

I don't know, what's your spending limit?

[schenkerguy]

Hoping not to spend too much over $1000.

[hixmix]

You can pick up a used Gretsch in the US for around $1000.

[Treeline]

The Multiac Jazz is a bit under $1500 at 8th Street.

[schenkerguy]

Was just all through that Godin website, very nice stuff! I like that Flat Five model. Canadian too... I hear that's where all the good stuff is made... ;- )