msherman
Banned
I would probably think it`s safe to say that although there were 24 made, there are a few that didn`t survive, or where possibly parted out, or cannibalized.
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The CT is a J Custom just with the prestige label on the headstock pretty much. Since there are only 24 CT's in existence that would kinda make them a "small run" i guess.
I know, I just thought that the J-Custom shop would be churning out guitars better than the CT by now I would have thought Either way, I love the CT, and don't plan to order a J-Custom any time soon
Man, this thread kind of shifted from the CST to my CT
I don't want to stand in your way, but man that's a LOT of money to drop on a production model bolt-on Ibanez w/ shitty pickups. I hope you're really thinking this one through logically here. I know it's rare and all, but I have to think for $3000 you could do better?
I mean, you're claiming you're going to drop "everything I have" into winning this auction. You realize you could get a superior guitar for half that amount and use some of the money leftover to upgrade your rig from a POD to something else?
I know I sound like a dick but I just cringe when I see people going crazy spending money on stuff like this.
I've played a CST. They're very nice. I don't think they're $3000 nice, but Steve does, and it's his money, so rock on.
It always pains me when I see insanely sick guitars get played through insanely cheap rigs.. you could get a bolt-on Sherman custom for way less than this auction is going to finish for, and it will be exactly how you want it. Saying you "just want a CST" is probably a cop out because I guarantee there is at least one thing you would change about it... and even if you didn't change anything, you would get a superior finish, a better top, and the pickups you want at the very least.
I wouldn't spend more than 1500 AUD on a production guitar - by then it's getting to the stage that you may as well go custom. Sure, RG7CST is the dream, get a custom with similar features and it'll cost you less and be generally better, I'm sure.
Get an Oni...
On the other hand as everyone said if it's what you want go for it, but remember to account for customs, which at 3000 is gonna be quite a bit extra.
Thanks Chris.Someone had to say it, so now that it's been said, everyone else let Steve get his dream guitar.
[action=Chris]completely agrees with nick, btw, but hey.. GAS is GAS.[/action]
@ Chris and JJ
I wouldn't buy a guitar to hang on my wall, I'm buying this to play. Now I don't abuse my things, I have not added damage to any of my guitars but if I did chip it, I would be "oh fuck!, oh well". I wouldn't be scared to play a guitar because it was valuable and if I thought I would be I would not buy it.
I am too new to playing guitar to even be able to fully appreciate a CST
In my opinion having super nice guitars only gives you more incentive to practice. Plus, if guitar is what you truly love it really doesn't matter how much skill you have. If you can afford it without starving/selling the kids and the misses doesn't jar your nuts on top of the fridge for buying it I say go for it. I'd be excited just to know a friend got a kick ass guitar and don't really care at all about seeing a picstory.
Steve you obviously want that guitar so fuck it, buy it. Its just money and you can always sell it later on if need be. You never know unless you take the plunge and get it over with. I can almost be 100% positive and say you wont regret it. Go for it!!!
This is why I felt the need to chime in. Others here are egging you on because it's a cool guitar and they want to see a fun 'NGD' thread.
I on the other hand have been in your position before, and I just don't want to see you make a big mistake because you just don't know better (by your own admission).
Do as you wish my friend
You should trade a super nice CT for a super nice 550MXXDY..
I bet you know all about that dont you
You still have that DY? I thought you sold it on Jemsite for some reason.
In my opinion having super nice guitars only gives you more incentive to practice. Plus, if guitar is what you truly love it really doesn't matter how much skill you have. If you can afford it without starving/selling the kids and the misses doesn't jar your nuts on top of the fridge for buying it I say go for it. I'd be excited just to know a friend got a kick ass guitar and don't really care at all about seeing a picstory.