What to buy??

I've got my trustee Thunder 1A, 3 Fender strats and a fender acoustic. Greedy I know but I'd like to add another. I'm thinking either a Yamaha SG2000 or a Gibson LP. What do you reckon? Or is there something better out there? Help me please, cheers!

You've already got a double h/b guitar so what about a Thunder  III, V3/ Electra X195 with the s/c-h/b- s/c set up?? Or a super strat like a Pantera X300?
And what's more, I don't see a Telecaster in that list... either a Tele or a Westone Clipper CL4112??
Let's see... a Vantage Avenger with the s/c in the bridge and a h/b in the neck?

Or - and this is where we get serious!! - a pointy like the APII Urchin, Westone Dim 4/Dynasty/Monark, Electra Lady or Vantage Invader II?? And that's only the Matsumoku ones!! Plenty of posing value there! Good sounds, too!

Twin neck?? I like the Dave Mustaine twin VMNT lots...  Mandolin? I've got one and play it regularly! 5 string banjo?! Got one of those, too and noodle on it a bit!

If you're set on an LP, have a look at the APII PE series; nice looking guitars with LP punch and subtle styling changes??

Keep us informed as to your choices, eh!!

how about another Westone... 
a Prestige 250...

...or maybe a Spectrum FX 

or maybe add a little acoustic flavor to your line up...
a Rainbow 2

or full size hollowbody with a Session 2...
 
or you could go wild and build yourself a custom guitar...

Whatever takes your fancy....

By the way that's a Rainbow I 'saurus

i guess i should have a bit more coffee before posting in the morning... 

Can't go wrong with a Spectrum, an SX in sexy black could be made available........

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Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

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Hey!! You've been holding out on us, Damian; what's the middle one?? Like it!

And with all due respect, fellas, he's already got a H/H guitar so the 350s and Prestiges are just gilding the lily... and to a certain extent so are the jazz guitars!

I suppose it depends what he's looking for, eh; a different sound, different look or ????

Greg P wrote: I'm thinking either a Yamaha SG2000 or a Gibson LP.

and you already have the thunder 1A and 3 strats. I would definitely be checking for a prestige 250 or if you're set on a Les Paul go with corsairs suggestion and check the Aria Pro II PE series.

Thanks guys, really appreciate it. Lots of good options there. I had a prestige 250 back in the mid 80's, really wish I had kept hold of it as they are hard to find. I'm really keen on the Yamaha Sg2000 but they are so expensive same as the gibsons. Quite like the sound of the Aria and the Spectrum. What about Ibanez, any good?

If you can find one, I can heartily recommend a Yamaha SF1200. Double-humbuckers, through neck, onboard pre-amp.

http://forum.japanaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1853

if you were interested in an Ibanez I'd recommend an 80's artist

heres mt 1984 AR105 with my prestige 250 (like Damian says, any excuse)

You could always go with a Danelectro 57 reissue, lipstick pups are really nice and you would never notice it round your neck as they are so very, very light.
Still recommend a spectrum hss or hsh coil tappable......... I can only think of one guy here who doesn't love the spectrums, but he's a bit of a high end mats snob and shall remain nameless..... For now :-)

corsair wrote:Hey!! You've been holding out on us, Damian; what's the middle one?? Like it!

 This one...
http://forum.westoneguitars.net/t2448-thunder-i-rebuild

These are a well regarded guitar.

Yamaha AEX 520 with mini hums or AEX 502 with P 90's.

Either guitar takes both pups.

Can be picked up for reasonable money.

Always these. Some are decent guitars.
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/musical-customised-oem-electric-guitar-tobacco/162660869.html

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Thanks again, you lot certainly know your guitars and you also own some amazing guitars as well. Don't mean to be rude but can you all refrain from showing me your Prestige 250's, they are so smart and to think that I once owned one....aaarrgh!!!

Just go into a good few guitar shops, try 'em out and see what you like.

Then check around!!!??? or take a pot shot on the interweb.........

Sgt. Vimes wrote:You could always go with a Danelectro 57 reissue...

I always strongly recommend to serious guitar collectors that they must have a Dano! They are extraordinary guitars and just as "iconic" as the the big brands. Damn fun to play too.

How about a Aria Pro 11 CS400 instead of a Yamaha sg or Les paul.. Just got one myself an there a cracking guitar.. Best bit was i paid well £200:00 notes for it .... Will say also check out Sterling guitars, though if you have the money Musicman guitars are the one to look at... G&L too are doing some fantastic stuff too...
Though Barry has a good point as the Dano's are great fun.... love my U56 original reissue..

G.A.S. man wrote:...if you have the money Musicman guitars are the one to look at...

Roger that. For the money, absolutely a first class build, with the best tremolo on the market. And the greatest necks since Uncle Mats.

Breaks my heart though that we can't convince many customers to get serious about them. You put one in their hands and they play 'em. Love the feel, the tone, the trem stability, the quality! Then...they want to play a Fender/Gibson.

Ok, what Dano's do you recommend? I'm all ears and happy to give them a try!

I played a new Gibson Les Paul next to my now Ibanez Artist in the shop - had no idea what the Artist was back then. The artist destroyed the LP that cost 5 times as much! That is what started my love with Mats

Aria PE's are nice too.

Would say the U2 single  cut is the boy .  Though if you love Jimmy Page then its the double cut 59 in black  .. Just make sure its the one with concentric pots ....

G.A.S. man wrote:Would say the U2 single  cut is the boy .  Though if you love Jimmy Page then its the double cut 59 in black  .. Just make sure its the one with concentric pots ....

Yup. To be more specific the first '56 U2 RI Korean (not Chinese) circa 1998-'01
Be aware though that the metal used in the reissue bridge was not too strong and had a tendency to "sag" which buggered up the action.

I ended up replacing mine with a Wilkinson 'GE Smith' style telecaster half bridge: Post Info at Matsumoku
I hated to do it but it made sense at the time. I have since found a better fix which allows a non-intrusive repair: Repair

Anyone know anything about Hagstrom guitars. Been looking at the swede gold top (les Paul shape) looks really nice but I've no idea if they're any good. I checked out the Danelectro guitars but didn't like the look of them. I'm sure they are great but not my cup of tea to be truthful.

Greg P wrote:...I checked out the Danelectro guitars but didn't like the look of them. I'm sure they are great but not my cup of tea to be truthful.

It ain't the look, it's the sound! A lot of pop artists cut their teeth on these in the 50's and 60's

Greg P wrote:Thanks again, you lot certainly know your guitars and you also own some amazing guitars as well. Don't mean to be rude but can you all refrain from showing me your Prestige 250's, they are so smart and to think that I once owned one....aaarrgh!!!

 No

how about one of these...
uncle willie's hand made guitar
i have a Les Paul made by him and it is a fantastic guitar

Obviously the sound is the main reason to buying a guitar but I also want it to look good. Them Dano's just don't look good. I want both, sound and looks. So there!!

Well just go out and buy yourself a PRS.

Stop pussy footing around..

Haha them Prs guitars are pretty tasty...

Lol..... Greg it sounds to me that you need a spectrum, versatile, tough, beautiful necks on even bottom of the range ST, look great and sound good....... With upgraded pups ;-)
There's a nice looking black spectrum fx on ebay right now, or you could punt for my black SX or even my cheaper DX..... Or a Concord!..... Not one of mine thkugh, them concords are astonishing.

The FX on ebay has damage to the top edge.
So the seller says. Asked for a picture but nothing as yet.

No joke I've seen these and they're a well made guitar and an Yammy SG copy. Very good copy at that, all solid timber.
Pickups can always be changed.

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I'm on eBay every day, addicted! It's really hard to choose a guitar with do much choice. I just don't want to part with my money and then regret the decision. I checked out the Uncle Willies guitars, they look superb to be honest. I reckon I will make my mind up by Christmas!

Go for something far fetched and hard to come by, like a Prestige, Pantera X390 or X350, or one of the signature models like the Dana or Lynch.  That'll keep you looking!

Can't go wrong with a Les Paul if you're going in the Gibson direction, but how about a different look like an Explorer?  Or find an old Les Paul style Electra like the Omega or an MPC guitar. 

I'll usually prefer older guitars, they're much more rare and exciting to find.  Anyone can buy a new guitar, but only the persistent and obsessed can unearth a vintage-ish gem!

I agree with you Chad, really fancy something a bit different but has to be affordable. I would love to bit another Prestige 250, it's been 28 years since I've owned one of those! That said, I can't find one anywhere. Patience is the virtue as they say..

Don't know affordable Electra's are over where you are, they're not too bad here in the States.  Check them out, you may fall in love.

gittarasaurus wrote:how about one of these...
uncle willie's hand made guitar
i have a Les Paul made by him and it is a fantastic guitar

Sure these are not imported from China?

Reason I say is that the carved Strat body in his advert is exactly the same as one or two advertised on DHgate, Chinese broker. ???

to me, it doesn't sound like he is getting mass produced CNC bodies shipped from china 

here is a guitar i built with one of his strat bodies.

When I come across that guitar again I'll post it up.

There's 1,000's on their site.

 And I certainly don't believe everything I read.

There's a spectrum dx and also a concord 2 for sale on eBay at the moment, both look in excellent condition. The concord looks immaculate and is more expensive. Any ideas which is the better guitar? I'm sure I'm in the right place to find out, cheers.

Personally I would go for the Concord as it suits me better, but each has its own strong points.
That CII on ebay is about £100 overpriced imho, and thats the reason its been there for months.

You have Strats why another, as Vimes mentions it's way overpriced and it has a big gouge down the front of it. Concord III are the one's to go for. Far better than I's + II's

DX, nothing special, also depends which pups are in there too.

Go for the Rainbow I  ,great guitars. Make him an offer? £440 is a bit pricey, say £350.

Your going to have to  make your own mind up sometime as folks will have different preferences on here.
All about personal taste old chap... 

Go for the higher end guitars, they'll always be higher end.

Thanks again chaps, so hard to find the right guitar at the right price but for me, it's all part of the fun!

Well have fun.. ..good luck