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

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Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
Go play a couple dozen of each and see what sounds good
At-the-ready swollen tanning salon
  01/18/18
never liked any cheaper gretsch ive played. i'd just do '72 ...
beady-eyed theater stage macaca
  01/18/18
Used to play a tele but now I hate the way the neck feels co...
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
yeah rosewood is credited. actually think i want this one no...
beady-eyed theater stage macaca
  01/18/18
I do prefer humbuckers but they look garish on teles
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
cr OAFISH even, a telecaster demands classy single coils. ...
violet meetinghouse regret
  01/18/18
"Gretsch and a 335 are very different guitars" cr ...
beady-eyed theater stage macaca
  01/18/18
I have this exact guitar. Got it used in mint condition for ...
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
180
beady-eyed theater stage macaca
  01/18/18
Save up. You will never regret it
trip mauve jewess
  01/18/18
I see you're settling into your new biglaw position quite ni...
glassy floppy whorehouse sound barrier
  01/18/18
?
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
3K isn't a big midlife crisis expense
Copper Laughsome Milk
  01/18/18
Save for the better guitar. Better to have 1-2 nice guitars...
pearly chapel depressive
  01/18/18
180
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
(jerry garcia)
violet meetinghouse regret
  01/18/18
Personally i would go with the gibson. I believe it can be ...
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
I have played guitar for a long time, and as far as electric...
Tan coiffed space pozpig
  01/18/18
i actually bought a guitar last year so im gonna buy a retar...
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
There are a million free youtube videos teaching you all kin...
Tan coiffed space pozpig
  01/18/18
i shred and i play on a 100 dollar fender frontman i bought ...
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
...
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
unless you're really good what's the point
Milky multi-colored indirect expression box office
  01/18/18
a new instrument that you are really excited about can inspi...
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
What sound are u trying to create? An ES335 is more of a ja...
dark kink-friendly french chef
  01/18/18
Summon: BB King and Dave Grohl
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
I see assfaggot tp as JamesBay kinda guy playing a Gretsch h...
dark kink-friendly french chef
  01/18/18
I play a gibson sg standard usa
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
Do u play or look like James bay?
dark kink-friendly french chef
  01/18/18
I look like a young robert redford
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
or maybe tim armstrong of rancid.
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
His Epi Century model seems alright, but he comes across as ...
fluffy headpube
  01/18/18
What do u play, precious? I would hazard to guess u play a B...
dark kink-friendly french chef
  01/18/18
(boomer)
Sepia thriller ticket booth
  01/18/18
What kind of music do you like bro
Khaki high-end philosopher-king
  01/18/18
You could save 5k then look for an L5
fluffy headpube
  01/18/18
Gibson guitars post like 2005 are VERY hit or miss. I had a ...
maroon racy dilemma
  01/18/18
have you played an es les paul? thoughts on the es studio mo...
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
I haven’t. I’m always biased against those unique guitars un...
maroon racy dilemma
  01/18/18
i agree that the f hole looks stupid. they dk make a hollow ...
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/18/18
All modern LP's are hollow body to some extent. You just can...
violet meetinghouse regret
  01/19/18
Yeah but they either made or make an ES Les Paul which is a ...
Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness
  01/19/18
isnt that what the "chambered" one on the left is
beady-eyed theater stage macaca
  01/19/18
i dont think the 339 looks childish compared to a 335. 335s...
pearly chapel depressive
  01/19/18


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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:15 AM
Author: Khaki high-end philosopher-king



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:24 AM
Author: At-the-ready swollen tanning salon

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: beady-eyed theater stage macaca

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: beady-eyed theater stage macaca

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: violet meetinghouse regret

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: beady-eyed theater stage macaca

"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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: beady-eyed theater stage macaca

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: trip mauve jewess

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: glassy floppy whorehouse sound barrier

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

?

(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: Copper Laughsome Milk

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: pearly chapel depressive

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: violet meetinghouse regret

(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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: Tan coiffed space pozpig

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: Tan coiffed space pozpig

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness



(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: Milky multi-colored indirect expression box office

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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: dark kink-friendly french chef

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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: dark kink-friendly french chef

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: dark kink-friendly french chef

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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: fluffy headpube

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: dark kink-friendly french chef

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: Sepia thriller ticket booth

(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: Khaki high-end philosopher-king

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: fluffy headpube

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: maroon racy dilemma

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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: maroon racy dilemma

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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: violet meetinghouse regret

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: Amber Temple Twinkling Uncleanness

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: beady-eyed theater stage macaca

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: pearly chapel depressive

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)