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Post by myk on May 23, 2015 20:55:36 GMT
The Washburn R301 is nice and clean. Had one for nearly 20 years. Attachments:
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Post by lexluthier on May 23, 2015 21:39:23 GMT
Hi all! Sorry late in replying, commitments! Hi Slide496 and Washboardchris. Many thanks for advice and direction on vintage guitars, all duly noted and not wasted as I'm making getting one a goal for the future and an ongoing research project, cheers! Hi pickersditch. Yeah, been looking at Tanglewoods, really good value for money I feel and that one looks really nice, going to track it and have a think about maybe saving myself some cash for something else? I have to say at this point I'm a massive fan of great design and proportions are really important you my eye. Headstocks often make or break the look of a guitar for me and many on parlours out there are just toooo big. The Tanglewoods out there border on this but not too badly. I realise this shouldn't be a real consideration when choosing a musical instrument but its my weakness, either look classic and well proportioned or break the mould is my thinking. Hi philh. I missed that one, very nice I must say, the shortlist just got longer! A little cheaper than the guitars I was looking at, and with a case too. Mickeyz questioned the price, which is kinda the whole point of this thread for me. Considering how inexpensively China can crank out a decentish axe, I'm asking myself(and you) are they going the extra mile to make these parlours worth paying £700-£1000? The woods are good, the outward appearances are smart but are the fine, hidden details that make a guitar sing up to scratch? Other forum threads on this subject seem to obsess on the fact that for nearly that kind of money(another£400-500 in truth!) you can get buy, for example, a Martin 00-15m, which is not really a true parlour and not even comparable in specs to what's being spoken of. But its a Martin, and that's what seems to be most important to some folks out there. The Martin 0-28-VS which is the true comparison costs about £3500 in the EU, that makes these guitars worth thinking about, and perhaps puts their price point into some better perspective. As their economy balloons, these Chinese/Asian guitars are only going to get more expensive. Hi Mickeyz. a headless parlour guitar is a step too far for even me at this point(...but not forgotten!) Hand in hand with my love of the headless is a love of the practicality of carbon fibre. Always when looking at making a new purchase I have a few 'wild cards' I consider. Top of this pile(and as a real aside) is the CA Cargo parlour guitar. I was going to put a link in so you could check it out but they are all commercial and not sure if its breaking forum law. Check it out anyway, to my ear its got a sound approaching a resonator, very individual! Thanks to all. Chris
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Post by lexluthier on May 23, 2015 22:03:30 GMT
Hi myk. Tracked one of those recently on ebay, thought it look very nice and as you say, 'clean'. Nice conservative, era correct features. It appeared early in the year from an address in the east midlands, sold, then came up again within weeks from an address 30 or so miles away for the same price and after having some work done on it! It dated from the mid '70's I think, not a great period for guitar generally speaking. All this put me off despite being quite drawn to it initially. Its difficult sometimes trying to assess a model as it moves through different eras/decades. Thanks, Chris.
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Post by bluefolk on May 25, 2015 0:53:15 GMT
Ive played the Blueridge BR 361 - Worth the price.Was very nice.The neck felt really good. Had my eye on the Tanglewood TW 73 for a while,came across one a couple of weeks ago. Played it for about 5mins and put it down.Just didnt grab me.I think that may be because of the Cedar Top.It was Mellow and nice.The notes didnt seem to jump out when i dug into it. ( i would buy a G made in china if it sounded good
A number of these modern parlours are almost double 00 size,around 365mm lower bout.From playing modern and vintage(around 320mm LB).Think the modern bigger parlours loose some of there charm,sweet in the box sound somehow.
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Post by mikenewport on May 25, 2015 8:02:51 GMT
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Post by Pickers Ditch on May 25, 2015 11:10:38 GMT
Sorry, this should be in the Which Parlour? thread. Would you move it to over there, please?I can't really comment regarding guitars to be honest with you. Yes, I do have some wonderful beasts and I do play them all. However, on the bass front, again I do have a few great basses including an old Ampeg AEB, a couple of Fenders, a Squier and the most amazing one of the lot is a Limelight PBass relic (not to everyones taste, I know). This Limelight was built and strung to my spec. Imagine a mix of 1957 and 1965 Precision. It feels right, sounds incredible and blows every other bass that I've owned or played since 1966 into the water. I even have a "name" bass player trying to buy it from me - it's not for sale. Cost to me? Just on £800 and built in England. Price and name is not everything, just keep trying everything you can lay your hands on until you find "The One".
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Post by lexluthier on May 25, 2015 20:35:20 GMT
Hi pickersditch. Walked into a music shop in 1982 to buy my first ever bass, had the cash and the intention to buy an American Fender precision bass. I walked out with a Squier, it was just so much better than 'the real thing'. I learned that day not to be dazzled by what's written on the headstock and to judge with my hands and ears, as much as I might love good looks of an axe. Still own every bass I've every bought because I'm serious about my tools and make sure I buy 'em right! Hi mikenewport. Great ideas and thanks for that. Love the idea of a custom made parlour but to be honest it's going to be a real stretch for me if I spend as much a £800-900, twice as much I just can't make in my current circumstance. The Kit idea is good too and maybe some thing for the future. Haven't got the time right now and bustin' a gut just to get playing to be honest. Didn't realise Stewmac did such a thing so thanks for the heads up. Hi bluefolk. I have to say the Blueridge is top of my list purely from reading reviews, forums, the looks and what I can make out from sound clips, so glad to hear from someone who's actually had their hands on one! Can't take the plunge just yet as I'm waiting on the sales of some now unwanted electrics so still time to think but Blueridge guitars seem to be very well thought of in the US and have carved out a quite a niche for themselves over there. Thanks to all for your time. Chris.
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Post by RichardK on May 25, 2015 20:39:48 GMT
Hi Chris, I've sent you a PM... Richard
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Post by mikenewport on May 26, 2015 0:20:06 GMT
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Post by bod on May 26, 2015 11:02:54 GMT
I imagine you've already spotted it, but there is a used Yairi parlour on eBay (UK) at present (|RAG 65, item number: 321744007150). To be clear, I can't vouch for Yairi as I've never tried one, but they seem to have a fairly strong reputation. The seller is happy to arrange try-outs, so if you are near enough it might be worth a go (it's in Derby).
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Post by lexluthier on May 27, 2015 22:12:41 GMT
Hiya! Sorry couldn't reply before. Mike, the Faith is a great little guitar at a great price, too small at the nut I'm afraid. It's a shame, had to discount a lot of good models but I have pretty big, labourers hands. Need the digit space! As to your other suggestion, I'll hang on until you get yours and post a video before I make up my mind. Bod, yes, seen it, checked it out but I'm afraid its the same exactly the same comments as the Faith. Thank you for taking the time to reply to y'all. Chris
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Post by washboardchris on May 28, 2015 6:17:35 GMT
Hi, for some reason the Yairi rag has a very narrow neck,bought one on ebay once thinking it would be the same as the New Yorker. WRONG!!!!
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Post by obrienp on May 28, 2015 12:31:01 GMT
If you are willing to look at an all mahogany guitar, try the Martin 015 Westside Custom. Great little guitar IMO with 1 3/4" nut width and shorter scale. Great blues tone.
All the best, Pat
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 14:09:25 GMT
I don't remember if I pointed it out, but the Washburn Anniversary parlor has a 48mm (1 7/8") nut width. I'm not sure I'd qualify its sound as all that bluesy. It uses wood called Trembesi, which feels/sounds rather dense.
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Post by washboardchris on May 29, 2015 16:45:45 GMT
Hi, there is a Washburn 301 on uk ebay at the moment,buy it now under £300. Hope this helps
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