NEW BADWATER SEMI HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR w EMGs Review

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(More customer reviews)Gorgeous guitar, arrived quickly, in excellent condition. It sounds great and the neck is pretty forgiving. Definitely worth every penny, honestly feels lime a steal, it is an amazing guitar for an amazing price

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MVG Archtop Semi Hollowbody ES 335 spalted maple Review

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(More customer reviews)Shipping was on time and the guitar arrived pristine in a golden-tweed hard case. I purchased the all natural spalted maple ES 335 and it is an amazing piece of workmanship. A beauty to the eyes, this guitar has a very sweet sound and the action is low and light, just the way I like it. The tuners are very fluid and precise. I consider this guitar the very best value for the money and highly recommend it to professionals as well as casual players, this is a true bargain !!

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Schecter Corsair with Bigsby Electric Guitar (Gloss Walnut) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've long wanted an ES-335, but I just don't play enough to justify spending $3000 on a guitar when I have a perfectly adequate guitar already (a cheap Ibanez). But one of these Schecter Corsairs showed up locally on Craigslist for $400, and I bought it. What a fantastic guitar for the money! Really easy to play, great sound, decently well put together, I really love it. So if you're looking for a budget semi-hollow, definitely try one of these out.

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Epiphone Nick Valensi Riviera P-94 Archtop Electric Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I have searched for what I would consider the perfect guitar for a long time. I have had strats, teles, les pauls, jaguars, and prior to this the two guitars that felt best to me was my Gibson SG Classic and Japanese Fender Jaguar. Originally I had been looking at a Casino (always wanted a semi-hollow) and somehow stumbled across this... and if all went well I would not have to replace some crappy stock pickups. Anyways, the guitar came (bought from a different source), action was a bit high and [understandably] the guitar had extremely heavy gauge strings on it - maybe 12's but they felt like 13's to me. Anyways, I put some 10's on it, adjusted the action and intonation and am blown away. For someone looking for a quality semi-hollow on a budget like me and that records a lot while enjoying playing multiple styles that needs a versatile guitar this is GREAT. Mine was MIK if it matters to anyone - I don't like buying Chinese stuff on principle. This guitar is very versatile and can cover many genres with the exception of crushing scooped metal... matter of fact I just recorded a jazz track with it and it sounded great (normally I record and write atmospheric, ambient, guitar driven instrumentals). Gibson P-94's, Frequensator, and Grovers tuners leave little to be replaced.

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Hagstrom Tremar Viking Deluxe Electric Guitar (Black Gloss) Review

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(More customer reviews)I play professionally and of the 30 guitars I own- five are Hagstroms. The day hat my Viking Tremar arrived I tuned up and played it in my living room for about 30mins, adjusted the string height then went out to play a gig. Typically that is a VERY foolish move but I was so impressed with the guitar that I felt confident that it would be good to me on stage and I was right. Literally right out of the box the guitar was ready to go. Of course there was the need to re-tune often since the strings were still new and not fully stretched but even that was minimal. The Viking has a nice round tone and felt like really good in my hands. The tone is similar to a 335 as one would expect but it has something extra to it... more bite is the only way I can describe it. It sings when you need it to sing, it screams and growls when you need to kick ass. I no longer take two guitars on gigs (also an unwise move) but this guitar gives me everything I need. So, in my opinion, the only wise option is to buy a second one. It's been roughly six months and I'm still playing it with the strings that came on it - something else I never do. lol

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Epiphone Dot Deluxe Flametop Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst Review

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(More customer reviews)When shopping for a semi hollow, I kept looking back to this guitar. After playing Gretch and Gibsons at well over twice the cost, I couldn't deny that this provided all the warmth and roundness I was looking for. I've had it over ten years, touring and the only problem came from another player breaking off the toggle switch. Hardly a fault of the guitar's. Great buy.

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G6120SSU Brian Setzer Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Orange Tiger Flame Lacquer) Review

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(More customer reviews)Just to anyone who's looking at this, The G6120SSU model number indicates a urithane finish, not a laquer finish. The laquer finish model number is G6120SSL for the tiger stripped version and the usual price is $3100. If you buy this one, make sure you verify which one is being sent. I don't have an opinion on weather a laquer finish is any better then a urithane finish, but I would love the guitar either way!!!

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Gretsch Guitars G5265 Jet Baritone Electric Guitar, Black Sparkle Review

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(More customer reviews)The Gretsch Jet Baritone is a long scale solid body electric guitar that comes setup as a bassVI out of the box which while interesting isn't nearly as cool as a true baritone electric guitar.
BassVI? Baritone?
What's the difference you may ask? A bassVI is essentially a six string electric guitar with a longer scale that is tuned an octave below a standard electric guitar making it a six string bass. It uses lighter gauge strings than a traditional bass but still too heavy for barr chords and is too muddy for chording anyway. A baritone on the other hand is tuned from B to B and uses strings somewhere in-between those used on a bassIV and and a standard electric guitar. A set of light gauge electric baritone strings will be from .062 for the low string to .013 for the highest. (D'Addario Electric Baritone Guitar EXL158)
Converting From BassVI to Baritone
To convert from bassVI to a true baritone entails changing the strings, adjusting the neck tension, reintonating the guitar and raising the pickup heights as these smaller diameter strings need to be closer to the magnets to get the most out of the guitar. This sounds like a lot more work than it actually is. I'm an intermediate at guitar tech work at best, and was able to do it in about an hour and a half. The truss rod adjustment on the headstock is done with an allen wrench and was a breeze to do as you don't need to detune the guitar or remove the pickguard as with some instruments. If this all seems too intimidating it is easy work for any guitar shop's tech.
A Couple Of Notes On Restringing.
There were a couple of issues with restringing the Jet. First the D'Addario EXL158s were barely long enough to fit on this beast. At first I was afraid the 3rd string wasn't long enough to use but it was... b a r e l y. The second is the way the strings attach to the Bigsby Tremelo bridge. There are small straight posts that stick out of a round bar that the strings wrap around. At first I couldn't for the life of me get the strings to stay in place while I was trying to tighten them. I finally found that if I pre-bent the base of the string at the ball end with a pair of needle nose pliers into the approximate shape of the bar they wrap around, they then easily held on until there was sufficient tension for them to stick. All of that said, it has worked well and I haven't had any problems with the strings staying in tune.
Is It Worth All That?
So, what is it like to play and is it worth the money and the work to convert it? Absolutely. The Jet is a joy to play. The neck is really nice and doesn't take anymore finger pressure that an acoustic to get a great tone. It has 2 mini humbucking pickups that share a single volume and tone knob to good effect along with a 3 position toggle switch for pickup selection. With a bit of reverb and tremolo it becomes the biggest clean guitar tone you've ever heard. Huge and clear. For recording it's a voice that sits in it's own pocket with plenty of room for standard guitars above and traditional bass below. That said, I have done entire recordings with just this guy and they sound fantastic. I use the tremolo just for subtle effects and haven't had any problems with it throwing the guitar out of tune. Using it for dive bombing will throw it out of tune but this is a known problem with all Bigsby tremolo bridges.
Would I buy this guitar again? Yeah,In a heartbeat.

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PRS SE Custom Semi-Hollow Guitar, Natural Review

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(More customer reviews)Just a really, really nice guitar for the money. It soon became my main guitar, played a lot more than my telly, jaguar, or any other.
set up perfect right out of the box
Clear as a bell but distorts nicely too, very playable, looks great, workmanship is near flawless

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The SE Custom Semi-Hollow has the same basic appointments as the SE Custom--mahogany back, maple top, 22-fret wide-fat mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and SE humbucking pickups. The addition of a hollow chamber and modern f-hole give it a musical midrange and internal reverb making this a very light, comfortable and versatile guitar.


The SE Custom Semi-Hollow
The First SE Semi-Hollow The SE Custom Semi-Hollow is PRS' very first semi-hollow SE model guitar. All of the same features of the SE Custom are now available in a light-weight semi-hollow package featuring a unique pallet of colors.
HFS Pickups Originally meaning Hot, Fat and Screams, the HFS features a powerful ceramic magnet and hot coils for an aggressive tone when cranked, clear highs, searing midrange and thumping bass.
The SE Custom semi-hollow produces a wide range of tonal possibilities enhanced by a variety of switching options including master volume, master tone, and 3-way toggle pickup selector.
Wide Fat Neck The Wide Fat neck has the same nut width as the Wide Thin neck but has a big comfortable profile, similar to PRS's Regular neck. Because of its strength and longer "heel," the Wide Fat neck produces warm tones with lots of sustain.
PRS Stoptail Bridge Designed to take full advantage of the resonant properties of their guitars, PRS's Stoptail Bridge provides direct transmission of string vibration to the guitar body and makes set-up a breeze. First used in 1991 on the PRS Dragon I guitar, it now appears on almost half of all PRS guitars sold. This bridge features slots that recess the strings comfortably as they pass over the top, in a gentle curve. Although it is pre-compensated for modern string gauges, fine-tuning is possible by adjusting the set screws at each end of the bridge.
SE Custom Semi-Hollow Available Colors The SE Custom Semi-Hollow is available in Black, Natural, and Tobacco Sunburst finishes
Finish PRS finishes their instruments with a polyester basecoat and acrylic urethane topcoat. Acrylic urethane looks and feels the closest to the old nitro-cellulose finishes but without the finish checking.
The PRS Mission Statement Guitar building is an ongoing process of discovery. We are devoted to the guitar's rich heritage while committed to new technologies that will enrich our products with uncompromised tone, playability and beauty. Our success depends on our ability to listen, implement positive change and continually refine our craft.
Believing this, we strive to build the best guitars and guitar products possible and to serve our employees, customers, suppliers and community with distinction.

SE Custom Semi-Hollow Model Specs
Body
Back Wood: Mahogany
Top Wood: Maple Top with Flame Maple Veneer

Neck
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Neck Shape: Wide Fat
Inlays: Moons

Hardware
Bridge: PRS Designed Stoptail
Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners
Hardware Type: Nickel
Misc: Pickguard
Treble Pickup: PRS Designed Treble Humbucker
Bass Pickup: PRS Designed Bass Humbucker
Pickup Switching: Volume and Tone Control with 3-Way Blade Pickup Selector

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Godin 5th Avenue CW Electric Guitar (Kingpin II, Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Godin KingPin II recently and could not be more blown away...the Guitar is beautiful, very playable and a great value!! I have a 1943 Epiphone Blackstone that I was considering converting with a floating P-90 with a volume and tone in a new pick guard. By the time I was to add new machine heads, nut and possible floating bridge it was easier to look for another guitar..that is when I found Godin KingPin....I loved the black one but honestly I was wishing they had one with 2 pickups...Low and behold they did....The KIngPin 2....I did my research and found a GREAT deal on a black one from UpFront Guitars...Gordon was great to deal with!! 3 days later it showed up!! Obviously I was very excited, but when I opened the box the guitar was in a CASE....it was a very basic case, but it was built for this guitar....when I opened it I was stunned....the guitar was beautiful....I literally walked pass my fiance' without even a kiss and right up to my band room to plug this baby in...yes it does sound good as an acoustic but I will never use it as one...I have a Martin for that.....For an amp I use a 1965 Reverb Rocket and and OCD overdrive....first no overdrive...beautiful sound..crank her up in position one...close...Then I used the OCD on the low setting with the tone and volume knobs at 9 oclock and the overdrive(gain) knob at 7 0'clock..so it it is barely on....when I turned up the amp and hit an E tears were in my eyes before the riff I played was over...it was perfect for ROCKABILLY!!! I knew it would be but it was awesome...I have my first gig with it this week-end...I am kinda scared it will get a ding, but I know its gotta happen sometime so she will be out every chance I get.!!!

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The 5th Avenue CW Kingpin is Godin's take on the archtop jazz-style acoustic, complete with classic looks: Canadian cherry in a black finish, a floating pickgaurd and cream binding, and the requisite F-holes. But with modern touches like a pair of P90s, a deep cutaway, and a height-adjustable Tusq bridge by Graphtech, it lets you keep one foot in the past and the other firmly in the present.


A Modern Update on a Vintage Gem
The Godin 5th Avenue brings you back to a time when the archtop acoustic guitar reigned supreme. With the soul of a 1950's archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today's level of modern playability. With more projection and volume in the low/mids than traditional archtop acoustic guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play, but not a nightmare to pay for. From Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz to Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver.

The CW version of the Kingpin adds a pair of Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickups, delivering all that classic, vintage tone with presence, clarity and a little attitude thrown in for good measure. Add a cutaway for higher-fret access, and you've got an axe that's plenty versatile.
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Hagstrom Tremar Viking Deluxe Electric Guitar (Metallic Gold) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Hagstrom Viking Tremar is the best all-around 355 style guitar that I have tried. It compares well to other semi-hollows that are twice or three times the price. The gold metallic color adds an extra dimension. The paint is perfect and appears to have a durable finish. The tremar vibrato is a bit easier to use than the standard Bigsbies (I have a Bigsby on my Les Paul). The Hagstrom designed end allows for a better grip.
On delivery, the strings needed replacement (rusty from storage I guess). I put a set of DR Strings Pure Blues on the guitar. Tremar stringing requires a bit of patience to get the strings positioned correctly, but once they were in place - fantastic!
I am using this to play surf/spy rock guitar in the style of Duane Eddy. Very cool. Tremar a must. Also, my blues lessons sound better with the Hagstrom (paired to a Fender amp). Even using it unplugged (a benefit of having a semi-hollow). The neck is smooth and easy to navigate. No complaints there. The black pickguard with the gold Hagstrom logo looks like it belongs there.
Am ordering a Hagstrom case to go with this so I can bring it with me the next time I'm on the road.


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Hagstrom Viking Deluxe Electric Guitar (Cherry Sunburst) Review

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(More customer reviews)First off the guitar looks great. The cherry sunburst is beautiful. The neck is great vey fast and easy to play. Love the pickups. For me the best part is how versatile the guitar is. Can play rock, blues or jazz. Great guitar for all abilities.

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Normandy ATGWB-GD Archtop Guitar with Bigsby, Anodized, Gold Review

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(More customer reviews)I own this guitar, and I love it...here's why:
BIGSBY!!! I've owned Bigsby equipped guitars in the past, and they've never stayed in the stable long. I love the IDEA of a Bigsby and the sound, and vibe...but the honeymoon always comes to a screeching halt when it comes to practicality: I've always had tuning stability issues on my Bigsby equipped guitars. NOT SO WITH MY NORMANDY!!! The roller bridge on this thing allows me to get vibrato happy as much as I want with NO tuning issues. Plus the bridge allows me to adjust intonation, height, and string spacing. Cool.
Tone: I didn't know what to expect from an Aluminum guitar, but I was stunned. This guitar sustains like nothing else I own. I even love playing it unplugged. The pickups are exceptional...very articulate and present. They are at their best serving up a muscular mid range tone that really penetrates a mix.
Playability: World class, AND straight out of the factory with 11's! NICE. These guys nail their set ups.
Appearance: Great looking guitar that is classic and modern at all at once. Great fit and finish. Nice details. BE WARNED: You will NOT pull this guitar out of it's case without every guitar player in the room lining up to check it out.

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Hagstrom HJ800 Electric Jazz Guitar (Natural Mahogany) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for an archtop for under $1000. I have played friends' Ibanez Artcores and they just feel & sound like student instruments. I was looking into Godins and then came across this instrument at an unbeatable price (lower than list, I think these are not selling well now). All I can say is, WOW! As soon as I opened the case I was impressed with the beauty and quality of the instrument. It feels and sounds fantastic. While I primarily use the neck pickup, the bridge adds a nice bright sound when you want it. I think a lot of people shy away from Hagstrom because they are now assembled in China, but the hardware on this guitar is solid. Not to mention the most comfortable neck I have played in a long time. I found a number of online videos and forums comparing this to Gibson 335's and panning the Hagstrom as second rate, honestly you expect it to sound better than a $3,000 instrument, that's insane. I have no idea why this instrument is not as popular as Epis and Artcores in the same price range. A quality instrument at a low price, buy one before the word gets out

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Epiphone Casino Archtop Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this as a gift for my husband. He loves it!! I was worried about buying a guitar online, but it arrived perfect.

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Famous for its sparkling sound heard on some of the most revered records in history, the Epiphone Casino electric 6-string guitar in vintage sunburst is still in high demand today thanks to its timeless thin-line full-hollow construction, twin P-90 pickups, and streamlined neck.
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Johnson Delta Rose Archtop Electric Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought the Delta Rose. I was too influenced by other reviews. You get what you pay for, and this guitar is equal to the price. It doesn't have the versatility it is reputed to have. It is ok for light jazz or blues, with a clean setting. The guitar is well put together. The top is a laminate, something to be expected in this price range. It is supposedly maple and spruce. It sounds more like mahogany than maple. Not very bright in sound. The neck is comfortable, but the action is a little high. Nothing that can't be adjusted easily. I am definitely replacing the EMG designed pickups. The three position switch is functional, but the neck pickup output is sub par. Finish on the guitar is good. You have to look very close to find the places that could have used more buffing before the final finish was applied. If I had heard this guitar before purchase, I wouldn't have bought it. But that is the chance you take buying mail order. The bottom line, I got what I paid for.

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Giannini GWCRANSTG Chambered Solid Craviola® Body Guitar (Acoustic-Electric, Nylon) Review

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(More customer reviews)this Huge disapointment is great to look at, but neck so bowed that the strings are flatt against the neck, truss rod already was messed with, this it was already returned by someone else. It looks are great. couldnt be saved! had to return it!
i wish they had on to trade, it was the last one

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