Nick
Well-Known Member
You did it right.
My friend had one of the black 6 strings and it was a really nice guitar. I like the ormsby stuff a lot, might pick one up somewhere down the line
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You did it right.
My friend had one of the black 6 strings and it was a really nice guitar. I like the ormsby stuff a lot, might pick one up somewhere down the line
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KnightBrolaire
Pickup Connoisseur
this will be my 3rd ormsby lol. The first 2 were very good quality, but I just didn't mesh with certain design choices. I hope I like this one more since pointy multiscales are basically unicorns.
Ikke
A Dream Cartographer
FYI, this is the best Japanese-made Tele I've played:
K&T Teagur.
I've seen this K&T somewhere before I think. I can get around the headstock though.
AltecGreen
Well-Known Member
Thanks for fueling my GAS. I'll be in Japan in two weeks and I can't decided what guitar to bring back. Dragonfly is certainly high on my list. It doesn't help that a lot of stores are having sales just before the tax increase.Incoming long-form post?
I really like Tele's, even though I've never owned, nor played, one. So, all of the following can be taken as completely superficial.
In the realm of teles, I tend to like more the classic designs with slight modern accoutrements, which is mainly just an elbow contour and thinner body.
And as fate would have it, this week has been pretty rife with tele content that meets my preferences.
ESP Custom Throbber
Of course, I have to start with ESP. This popped up on the ESP Tech House IG. I really like the minimalism on this one. However, the Throbber is pretty hit or miss for me really. The current one has that pick guard that is way too flamboyant for me. Concerning the production end ones, the only color I like is the Olive green one.
Dragonfly HI TEE Custom & 666 Custom
More Japan content, I post about Dragonfly pretty often (mostly the Sottile 666, and occasionally the Border). I don't see HI TEEs very often. This popped up on the Dragonfly (Harry's Engineering) IG. Gold is not my thing, but I like the way this came out. They make a 666 version with a pretty classic design. I would prefer 22 frets though. They also make a HI STA (strat) for those interested in that.
ESP USA TE-II
Still not burl girl, but this Dark Horse TE-II is neat. The black ink infusion is cool. I like the simplicity of the USA tele. Besides the natural open grain ash, this blueberry/faded blue one is probably my fave at the moment. I think the blue could be a little lighter/faded though. But, mostly the exact guitar I'd get from ESP USA if possible. It's probably the exact Tele I'd get period (but with a dark wood neck).
Wirebird Contour IV
The Wirebird is the best all around modern classic tele to me. The thin body makes me think it'd probably feel like my ESP Horizon Custom or my ESP VP-SL7 (the green one). I'm not sure there's anything I dislike about the Contour IV. If there is ever a new guitar in my future, a Wirebird near the very top. I'd say probably between ESP Custom and ESP USA.
As an aside to those interested in boutique Japanese guitars specifically, some good places to check out are Dolphin Guitars and Bottom's Up Guitars . I discovered Dragonfly through Dir En Grey (Kaoru has one for studio use), but the aforementioned places tend to have things like Dragonfly and other cool brands like Nishgaki Guitars, Altero Guitars, T's Guitars, and Xotic.
Tootles!
The top two on my list so far.
Ikke
A Dream Cartographer
If you get a Sottile, please do a thorough review! That’s one thing I didn’t do while in Japan. I should’ve went to play a Dragonfly!
AltecGreen
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A-Branger
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woooo congrats bro, those are amazingly sooo comfy to play sitting down
Almost bought that Epiphone Slash Firebird (RHS) SDOTD for $599... but I've had bad experience with MIC guitars and couldn't pull the trigger. Plus I don't really need it lol.
Incoming long-form post?
I really like Tele's, even though I've never owned, nor played, one. So, all of the following can be taken as completely superficial.
In the realm of teles, I tend to like more the classic designs with slight modern accoutrements, which is mainly just an elbow contour and thinner body.
And as fate would have it, this week has been pretty rife with tele content that meets my preferences.
ESP Custom Throbber
Of course, I have to start with ESP. This popped up on the ESP Tech House IG. I really like the minimalism on this one. However, the Throbber is pretty hit or miss for me really. The current one has that pick guard that is way too flamboyant for me. Concerning the production end ones, the only color I like is the Olive green one.
Dragonfly HI TEE Custom & 666 Custom
More Japan content, I post about Dragonfly pretty often (mostly the Sottile 666, and occasionally the Border). I don't see HI TEEs very often. This popped up on the Dragonfly (Harry's Engineering) IG. Gold is not my thing, but I like the way this came out. They make a 666 version with a pretty classic design. I would prefer 22 frets though. They also make a HI STA (strat) for those interested in that.
ESP USA TE-II
Still not burl girl, but this Dark Horse TE-II is neat. The black ink infusion is cool. I like the simplicity of the USA tele. Besides the natural open grain ash, this blueberry/faded blue one is probably my fave at the moment. I think the blue could be a little lighter/faded though. But, mostly the exact guitar I'd get from ESP USA if possible. It's probably the exact Tele I'd get period (but with a dark wood neck).
Wirebird Contour IV
The Wirebird is the best all around modern classic tele to me. The thin body makes me think it'd probably feel like my ESP Horizon Custom or my ESP VP-SL7 (the green one). I'm not sure there's anything I dislike about the Contour IV. If there is ever a new guitar in my future, a Wirebird near the very top. I'd say probably between ESP Custom and ESP USA.
As an aside to those interested in boutique Japanese guitars specifically, some good places to check out are Dolphin Guitars and Bottom's Up Guitars . I discovered Dragonfly through Dir En Grey (Kaoru has one for studio use), but the aforementioned places tend to have things like Dragonfly and other cool brands like Nishgaki Guitars, Altero Guitars, T's Guitars, and Xotic.
Tootles!
Dolphin Guitars has a lot of cool stuff thanks!
narad
Progressive metal and politics
Dolphin Guitars has a lot of cool stuff thanks!
That's just a Giffin though (CA builder)
Ikke
A Dream Cartographer
Dolphin Guitars has a lot of cool stuff thanks!
happy to help. I forgot to mention Blue Guitars too. You should check them out. Also, their YouTube channel is a Japanese guitar goldmine.
https://m.youtube.com/user/gctoyama
narad
Progressive metal and politics
Well if you want a used USA guitar where else do you find them but Japan.
The way I've been selling things to fit this apartment, that's becoming the case! But yea, if you like the Giffin, there's another nice one for sale over on TGP. Used values on them are pretty meh, despite the guy's cred (built for lots of celebrities, think Jimmy Page had one, designed the Steinberger double cut, etc.)
Yeah I was surprised, given his history, I'd never heard of him.
I really like that guitar. It's basically similar to a US2, 750XL, or Ghostrider, but with a smaller body. I like the neckthru 24.75" scale shredders! But at $3-4k I can hold off for a little while. Plus the wife would kill me.
gunch
digidun digidun wakka wakka skree
Black Metal Viper 7
AltecGreen
Well-Known Member
I may have to re-think my Japan strategy. I received these pics from Tom today. First coats of dye and finish has been applied. Now to decide next few coats. Go burst, add light turquoise on top, or a darker blue?
Do I want another burl maple guitar (Bizen)? Do I want another blue guitar (Dragonfly)? Hmmmm......
Sometimes you just gotta let people know that their guitars are incredible! I’d leave it as is and put a clear on it
High Plains Drifter
... drifting...
Agree with this ^^^. The subtle variations throughout the entire top and head-stock are so unique. It'd be a shame to lose any of that with a burst or a darker hue.
