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acidrock said:
if you really like the guitar take it in.Electrics are much more adjustment friendly than acoustics.
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If I was certain that would do the trick, I probably would do that. However, I'm worried about throwing good money after bad. :(

It just feels a safer course to find one in a store that's been set up properly, and take it home with me.

BTW, I adjusted the truss rod to remove the string buzz, and the intonation issues came back. Given a choice, I could live with the buzz, but can't live with the intonation problems. However, why should I have to live with either? :mad:

I might take a trip to GC tomorrow or Monday. They are running the same 15% sale as MF - so the only issue is the sales tax (which now feels like a small price to pay). And, of course, actually finding something I like.
 
dachay2tnr said:
I might take a trip to GC tomorrow or Monday. They are running the same 15% sale as MF - so the only issue is the sales tax (which now feels like a small price to pay). And, of course, actually finding something I like.
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Yes,I think you should.

If they have any semi-hollow Telecasters with humbuckers give one of those a try too,really.

Getting an electric guitar shouldn't be that hard,for most of us,it's too easy.

How are the leads coming?:D
 
acidrock said:
How are the leads coming?:D
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For 2 whole days of practice over the past 3 weeks, not bad. :rolleyes:

I called Musicians Friend to return the PRS and they talked me into trying the Hagstrom. I hope I don't regret that decision, but I'm hoping three times is a charm.

I liked the PRS, but I wasn't going to chance another one. The telecaster is a thought, but they're like another $100. Who do you think I am? Paul? :D
 
dachay2tnr said:
For 2 whole days of practice over the past 3 weeks, not bad. :rolleyes:

I called Musicians Friend to return the PRS and they talked me into trying the Hagstrom. I hope I don't regret that decision, but I'm hoping three times is a charm.

I liked the PRS, but I wasn't going to chance another one. The telecaster is a thought, but they're like another $100. Who do you think I am? Paul? :D
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G&L ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst: Shop Guitars & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend


if you only have one electric,it's nice to have a single and a humbucker.
 
dachay2tnr said:
I can see that you're enjoying spending my money. :)
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It's not easy with you being on a fixed income and all.


dachay2tnr said:
That one looks a bit like a telecaster. I never heard of G&L, though. Do they make decent guitars?
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Yeah,G&L is pretty well respected.Other than the bottom of the barrel stuff most manufacturers make a pretty good guitar at that price range given todays production techniques.Plus most of the lower end guitars are contracted out anyways.For all we know the PRS,G&L and Hagstrom could be made in the same factory.

I've had two semi hollow-dual humbuckers,both Ibanezes,but from the 80's,good guitars,I wish I would've kept one.I'll be getting another one someday,when the right deal comes around,it's one of the basic guitar groups.;)

I do have one hollow body....
Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar: Shop Guitars & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend
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I open the case once in awhile to make sure it's still in there.:rolleyes:

I initially suggested to have the PRS set up if you liked it,but it's easy for me to say because I have a guy who I trust.He works in a tiny family run shop that specialises in lessons and instrument rentals.Both of my kids get their school instruments there and everything I've taken in for him to work on has left better for a reasonable price.The level of service they offer is what's keeping them in business.

Well good luck,




LATER!!!
 
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acidrock said:
For all we know the PRS,G&L and Hagstrom could be made in the same factory.
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The PRS is made in Korea. That was actually one of the things that attracted me to PRS (as opposed to China). However, you can see where that got me. The Hagstrom, I believe, is made in China.

Interesting that they say Americans can't make anything anymore, yet they seem to own high-end guitar manufacturing: Gibson, Martin, Taylor, PRS (high end), Fender (high end). Unfortunately, nothing in my price range. :(

acidrock said:
I initially suggested to have the PRS set up if you liked it.
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I understand that suggestion, and if I was sure it would have fixed the problem, I would have done it. However, I was concerned about dumping another $100 and still having the same problem. There is a place around here that Taylor uses for its repairs. I've never used them myself; however, I guess I could have taken in it and at least asked them if they could fix it. That way I have some grounds not to pay them if the problem remained.

Anyway, I'm hoping the third time is a charm with MF. [fingers crossed]

Besides I'm having so much fun going to the UPS Store every week.
 
Interesting that they say Americans can't make anything anymore, yet they seem to own high-end guitar manufacturing: Gibson, Martin, Taylor, PRS (high end), Fender (high end). Unfortunately, nothing in my price range.
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Some of the Japanese imports used to rival American.I have a Japanese Strat that stacks up well against American made ones.I have an American tele and it's really,really,really nice.

Any way you look at it,you can get a lot more guitar for your $$$ in 2012 than you could thirty years asgo.It's a good time to be a musician.
 
These are the guys who do guitar set-up/repair work in our area. I was very surprised to see they only charge $35 for an initial set-up. At that price it might have been worth it to give them a shot.
http://www.repairguitar.com/price_list.htm

They are factory-authorized for both Taylors and Hagstroms (as well as Fenders, Gibsons, etc). So I might end up having this done for the Hagstrom when it arrives.

(You don't have to say I told you so.) :p
 
Bloody hell boys, I seem to have stumbled into electric geetar heaven!:guitar:

Guy, If I knew you had a Gretch then I'd have made more of an effort to sit on your porch, eat BBQ ribs and drink beers with you:drunk: Jeez!

Mike, my company is one of the largest technology companies in the world; it has extensive factories in China and Asia Pacific generally. The products it churns out is top notch. Why? Because the machines they use to manufacture are all brand new; you can eat your dinner off the floor, the workforce are fully trained and disciplined like no Western work force (sorry to say that) so its hardly surprising that the quality they make is superb. The only difference (apart from a more positive attitude, a better work ethic and better discipline) is they are lower cost. For how much longer is a moot point.We are already closing plants in China cuz they are more expensive than Mexico.


So judge the product on what you think. Korea make the best geetars on a production line in my book, period. They have a whole city dedicated to making instruments...like Detroit except for geetars (no Ukuleles though:D). The supply chain, sub-contractors etc are all aligned. The only thing you have to do is spend some $$$ to get your instrument set up locally - no machine yet invented can beat the human for that.

My Korean made Crafter cost me $500 in £GBP. My daughters guitarist had the Taylor that it was a copy of. He paid $2500+ for his. Side by side you couldn't tell the difference (apart from the headstock). And sound? They were different but only slightly but you couldn't say one was better than the other. Once mine had been set up it was a different instrument.

However, it was in tune at every fret; don't know what you could have done about the PRS except an experienced luthier could have given you a free prognosis?

I am on vacation this week:eek: But strangely for me, I have a week of work at home, getting ready to depart for Dubai in a couple of weeks time.:) It has been a pleasure packing all my music gear up ready for shipment; knowing that finally, when I get down there I will have some time again to reacquaint myself with a lot of it because with my studio build project, I have not had much time for making music in the last 18 months.:(. And that's what I still have my passion for. And beer. And wine. And food. And.......:listeningmusic:

Catch you later!
 
Paul881 said:
However, it was in tune at every fret; don't know what you could have done about the PRS except an experienced luthier could have given you a free prognosis?
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Yeah, you hit the nail on the head. I probably could have lived with it being slightly out at the 12th fret or higher, but not the second and third - as this was on a couple of strings. I managed to get it pretty close by backing off the truss rod a bit, but then I was getting string buzz (although not audible when it was plugged in). I realize $700 is not a lot of money in the guitar world these days, but it's still a lot of money to me. For that I want to be happy. If I'm going to be unhappy, I'd just get $150 Squier and be done with it.

Anyway, the Hagstom is shipping today and I should have it by Friday or next Monday. My luck has to change eventually, so I'm hoping this is it. This time, if needed, I will at least try having it professionally set up - but I'm kinda hoping it won't be necessary.

Good luck on your move. Say hello to the Sheik or the Sultan (or whatever) for me. :)
 
Paul881 said:
Guy, If I knew you had a Gretch then I'd have made more of an effort to sit on your porch, eat BBQ ribs and drink beers with you:drunk: Jeez!
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It's the least played of the lot,I could take it to the store and sell it as new.I always thought I wanted one,but once I got it I just didn't care,I love my cheap solid bodys the best.

At the end of the day you have just got to pick up the guitar and play it:guitar:.I have no idea why my cheap ass Danelectro makes me want to play but I'm unfazed by LPs.:confused:

dachay2tnr said:
I realize $700 is not a lot of money in the guitar world these days, but it's still a lot of money to me. For that I want to be happy. If I'm going to be unhappy, I'd just get $150 Squier and be done with it.
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$700 is plenty for a guitar!:cursing:
My personal threshold for electrics is around $350-$400,below that they're kind of like something a 10 year old learns on.:D$700 should get you a very playable guitar and anything north of $1500 better be a work of art to boot.

If you were willing to buy used you could of really moved up,but I guess you just can't beat that new guitar smell.;)

I'm waiting to see how this drama unfolds.BTW,what color and did you get a case?


LATER!!!
 
acidrock said:
If you were willing to buy used you could of really moved up,but I guess you just can't beat that new guitar smell.;)

I'm waiting to see how this drama unfolds.BTW,what color and did you get a case?
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If I had bought used, I wouldn't have the option to keep sending them back. :)

I got the black one, and I didn't get a case... yet. Once I decide to keep it, I'll probably pickup a hardshell case. The PRS came with a gig bag, but the Hagstrom comes with nothing. I don't really plan on taking it out anywhere in the near future, and the extra wait will give me more time to scrap up the additional $100.

I guess holding our practices at my house has its advantages - aside from not having to drive home drunk. :drunk:
 
acidrock said:
$700 is plenty for a guitar!:cursing:
My personal threshold for electrics is around $350-$400,below that they're kind of like something a 10 year old learns on.:!!
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Actually the PRS I originally purchased is from the PRS SE line. SE apparently stands for "Student Edition." I'm playing over 50 years, and fro $700 I don't particularly like being called a student (although, in one sense at least, I guess we are all always students).
 
acidrock said:
You're not really legit until you have an amp too,poser.:p
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Apparently you're still having quite the time spending my money. :rolleyes:

So what did you buy with your 15% off President's Day discount? New strings? :p

BTW, what the hell is that thing in the picture?? Looks like I could iron my clothes on it.
 
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