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Guitar bros: buy a 1K gretsch or save for Es-335/3K gretsch at midlife crisis

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startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
Go play a couple dozen of each and see what sounds good
Chest-beating Antidepressant Drug
  01/18/18
never liked any cheaper gretsch ive played. i'd just do '72 ...
Dull Preventive Strike Station
  01/18/18
Used to play a tele but now I hate the way the neck feels co...
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
yeah rosewood is credited. actually think i want this one no...
Dull Preventive Strike Station
  01/18/18
I do prefer humbuckers but they look garish on teles
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
cr OAFISH even, a telecaster demands classy single coils. ...
Fantasy-prone talking half-breed
  01/18/18
"Gretsch and a 335 are very different guitars" cr ...
Dull Preventive Strike Station
  01/18/18
I have this exact guitar. Got it used in mint condition for ...
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
180
Dull Preventive Strike Station
  01/18/18
Save up. You will never regret it
Useless transparent hominid
  01/18/18
I see you're settling into your new biglaw position quite ni...
fluffy cowardly office
  01/18/18
?
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
3K isn't a big midlife crisis expense
tripping ivory electric furnace
  01/18/18
Save for the better guitar. Better to have 1-2 nice guitars...
well-lubricated startled base
  01/18/18
180
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
(jerry garcia)
Fantasy-prone talking half-breed
  01/18/18
Personally i would go with the gibson. I believe it can be ...
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
I have played guitar for a long time, and as far as electric...
Indigo Aggressive Regret
  01/18/18
i actually bought a guitar last year so im gonna buy a retar...
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
There are a million free youtube videos teaching you all kin...
Indigo Aggressive Regret
  01/18/18
i shred and i play on a 100 dollar fender frontman i bought ...
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
...
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
unless you're really good what's the point
glittery queen of the night
  01/18/18
a new instrument that you are really excited about can inspi...
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
What sound are u trying to create? An ES335 is more of a ja...
Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend
  01/18/18
Summon: BB King and Dave Grohl
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
I see assfaggot tp as JamesBay kinda guy playing a Gretsch h...
Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend
  01/18/18
I play a gibson sg standard usa
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
Do u play or look like James bay?
Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend
  01/18/18
I look like a young robert redford
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
or maybe tim armstrong of rancid.
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
His Epi Century model seems alright, but he comes across as ...
Walnut Insane Address Legal Warrant
  01/18/18
What do u play, precious? I would hazard to guess u play a B...
Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend
  01/18/18
(boomer)
Charcoal Misunderstood Fortuitous Meteor Jap
  01/18/18
What kind of music do you like bro
startling son of senegal
  01/18/18
You could save 5k then look for an L5
Walnut Insane Address Legal Warrant
  01/18/18
Gibson guitars post like 2005 are VERY hit or miss. I had a ...
Garnet hairy legs
  01/18/18
have you played an es les paul? thoughts on the es studio mo...
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
I haven’t. I’m always biased against those unique guitars un...
Garnet hairy legs
  01/18/18
i agree that the f hole looks stupid. they dk make a hollow ...
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
All modern LP's are hollow body to some extent. You just can...
Fantasy-prone talking half-breed
  01/19/18
Yeah but they either made or make an ES Les Paul which is a ...
aphrodisiac bawdyhouse
  01/19/18
isnt that what the "chambered" one on the left is
Dull Preventive Strike Station
  01/19/18
i dont think the 339 looks childish compared to a 335. 335s...
well-lubricated startled base
  01/19/18


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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:15 AM
Author: startling son of senegal



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182341)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:24 AM
Author: Chest-beating Antidepressant Drug

Go play a couple dozen of each and see what sounds good

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182385)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:26 AM
Author: Dull Preventive Strike Station

never liked any cheaper gretsch ive played. i'd just do '72 thinline tele for 900 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Classic-Series-72-Telecaster-Thinline-Electric-Guitar-Natural-1273888000471.gc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182398)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:00 AM
Author: startling son of senegal

Used to play a tele but now I hate the way the neck feels compared to gibbies w rosewood frets

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182665)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:04 AM
Author: Dull Preventive Strike Station

yeah rosewood is credited. actually think i want this one now for myself http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/JA-90-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar-Natural-1386605595907.gc?pfm=item_page.rrt1|ClickCP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182708)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:00 AM
Author: startling son of senegal

I do prefer humbuckers but they look garish on teles

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182677)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:23 AM
Author: Fantasy-prone talking half-breed

cr OAFISH even, a telecaster demands classy single coils.

In response to OP, a Gretsch and a 335 are very different guitars brother don't be fooled because they just both happen to have f holes.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182843)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:28 AM
Author: Dull Preventive Strike Station

"Gretsch and a 335 are very different guitars" cr thats why i thought of the tele. if you dont know exactly what you want theyre a lot more versatile

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182887)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:36 AM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

I have this exact guitar. Got it used in mint condition for $500. I love it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182971)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:40 AM
Author: Dull Preventive Strike Station

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182997)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:29 AM
Author: Useless transparent hominid

Save up. You will never regret it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182414)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:00 AM
Author: fluffy cowardly office

I see you're settling into your new biglaw position quite nicely

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182675)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:01 AM
Author: startling son of senegal

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182681)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:02 AM
Author: tripping ivory electric furnace

3K isn't a big midlife crisis expense

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182694)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:15 AM
Author: well-lubricated startled base

Save for the better guitar. Better to have 1-2 nice guitars than 4-5 mediocre ones

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182773)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:16 AM
Author: startling son of senegal

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182784)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:26 AM
Author: Fantasy-prone talking half-breed

(jerry garcia)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182871)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:35 AM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

Personally i would go with the gibson. I believe it can be had for around $1,600. If you are already spending $1,000, get the guitar you want.

Also i would get a 339. The 335 is cumbersome.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35182955)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:43 AM
Author: Indigo Aggressive Regret

I have played guitar for a long time, and as far as electric guitars are concerned, expensive guitars are mostly flame. You don't need anything better than a mexican strat. It would be better to invest your time in improving your ear and your technical ability.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35183037)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 7:46 PM
Author: startling son of senegal

i actually bought a guitar last year so im gonna buy a retarded expensive amp

i still suck though

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185241)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:50 PM
Author: Indigo Aggressive Regret

There are a million free youtube videos teaching you all kinds of cool techniques. Learning them will be more rewarding than playing "smoke on the water" on an orange stack.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185864)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:12 PM
Author: startling son of senegal

i shred and i play on a 100 dollar fender frontman i bought a decade ago

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35186029)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:25 PM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35187031)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 7:47 PM
Author: glittery queen of the night

unless you're really good what's the point

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185251)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:04 PM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

a new instrument that you are really excited about can inspire you to learn new things or write something.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185413)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:03 PM
Author: Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend

What sound are u trying to create? An ES335 is more of a jazz/blues guitar while a Gretsche is a rockabilly and indie pop

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185411)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:05 PM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

Summon: BB King and Dave Grohl

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185427)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:12 PM
Author: Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend

I see assfaggot tp as JamesBay kinda guy playing a Gretsch https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GsPq9mzFNGY

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185508)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:15 PM
Author: startling son of senegal

I play a gibson sg standard usa

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185540)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:21 PM
Author: Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend

Do u play or look like James bay?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185610)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:33 PM
Author: startling son of senegal

I look like a young robert redford

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185726)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:32 PM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

or maybe tim armstrong of rancid.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185715)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:56 PM
Author: Walnut Insane Address Legal Warrant

His Epi Century model seems alright, but he comes across as a very precious douche in person.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185918)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:11 PM
Author: Magical Lavender Home Organic Girlfriend

What do u play, precious? I would hazard to guess u play a Baldwin grand piano and a Roland synthesizer. And tyft, it sounded like a gretsch to me but alas it was an epiphone, I stand corrected

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35186022)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:39 PM
Author: Charcoal Misunderstood Fortuitous Meteor Jap

(boomer)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185769)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:50 PM
Author: startling son of senegal

What kind of music do you like bro

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185867)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:53 PM
Author: Walnut Insane Address Legal Warrant

You could save 5k then look for an L5

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35185896)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:31 PM
Author: Garnet hairy legs

Gibson guitars post like 2005 are VERY hit or miss. I had a 339 from 2012 that was decent. I’d give it like a B+. I’ve now got a LP Traditional from 2014 and it’s not great. Bridge is terrible, nut needs work, etc.

Whatever you get definitely play it first. I’d recommend a 335 over a 339 (looks childish unless you’re a tiny man). And I’d recommend something from the 90s or early 2000s

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35187063)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:36 PM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

have you played an es les paul? thoughts on the es studio models?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35187085)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:56 PM
Author: Garnet hairy legs

I haven’t. I’m always biased against those unique guitars unless I’m absolutely in love with them because it’s usually harder to resell. Something about an f hole in an LP seems blasphemous tho

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35187203)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:57 PM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

i agree that the f hole looks stupid. they dk make a hollow body version without the f hole.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35187206)



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Date: January 19th, 2018 4:56 PM
Author: Fantasy-prone talking half-breed

All modern LP's are hollow body to some extent. You just can't see it because of the maple cap. But it's not a slab of wood like a Fender is - mahogany is just too heavy.

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/986927gibsonweightrelief.jpg

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35191446)



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Date: January 19th, 2018 6:02 PM
Author: aphrodisiac bawdyhouse

Yeah but they either made or make an ES Les Paul which is a legitimate semi-hollow body guitar like an ES just without f holes.

https://www.zzounds.com/item--GIBCSLPSTDPSLGE?siid=226682

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35191970)



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Date: January 19th, 2018 6:10 PM
Author: Dull Preventive Strike Station

isnt that what the "chambered" one on the left is

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35192015)



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Date: January 19th, 2018 7:44 PM
Author: well-lubricated startled base

i dont think the 339 looks childish compared to a 335. 335s can get taxing to play for the right arm.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3863573&forum_id=2#35192628)