redbandit599 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Hi all One of my guitarists is on the look out for a slightly smaller than usual bodied electric guitar. He currently has a couple of Squier (Silver Series I think) Strats, so ideally something to suit a similar budget. Any ideas all? Cheers Jason
steve-bbb Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 you need ibanez S series [url="http://ibanez.wikia.com/wiki/S770FM"]http://ibanez.wikia.com/wiki/S770FM[/url]
leftybassman392 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) A bit leftfield perhaps, but what about an Eggle Berlin? The company has been taken over more times than a Ryanair cabin crew and the current range is very bespoke and enormously expensive, but originals from the nineties might (just about) be (almost) within budget. Looks a bit like a PRS but is quite a lot smaller and a good deal lighter. Here's a linky: [url="http://www.patrickeggleguitars.org/htm/bstd.htm"]http://www.patrickeggleguitars.org/htm/bstd.htm[/url] Edited October 6, 2013 by leftybassman392
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Would he be after a Strat-style configuration, or is he after something a bit different? Personally I'm a fan of SG-style guitars, and they do boast a nice, light, slender body. The Epiphone SGs go for a very reasonable rate; I own a JHS-Vintage VS6 which is surprisingly nice to play, and probably a little cheaper still. NB - he will have to learn to cope with neck dive! (See here: http://www.jhs.co.uk/vintageelectric.html#vs6 for the Vintage copy) Edited October 6, 2013 by EliasMooseblaster
BigRedX Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 How much smaller and lighter? How about a Tokai Talbo Jr: [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/DSC01370.jpg[/IMG] It's supposed to be a "travel guitar" with a built-in amp and speaker. However it's a fantastic instrument in its own right. You can use the speaker as a sustainer too! I friend of mine who is a total guitar snob and in general hates all the weird sh*t that I own was so impressed with mine that he went and bought one for himself.
redbandit599 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 Cheers all, I'll share this link with my mate. There is literally so many to choose from it's handy to get some ideas to narrow down options a bit. Jason
Jonesy64 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Les Paul Jr's and Specials are slim bodied and I think are a smaller overall size than Strats. I used to have a Special with P90's. Brill guitars and can be picked up reasonably cheap...I sold mine for £350. Edited October 9, 2013 by Jonesy64
GarethFlatlands Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Gordon Smith GS series should be small bodied if the Gypsy is anything to go by.
6v6 Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1381341078' post='2237907'] Gordon Smith GS series should be small bodied if the Gypsy is anything to go by. [/quote] +1, I have a GS2 and it's a great guitar, small thin body, great playabilty and range of tones, like a les paul junior but UK made and much much cheaper.
DorsetBlue Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Personally couldn't get on with the bulk of a Les Paul, so that was why I went down the SG route. Love them now. Nicely contoured, thin and don't weigh too much. Got both a Vintage VS6 (damn good for the price) and a proper Gibby Standard now. Completely closed down my guitar GAS (pity about my Bass GAS though).
NancyJohnson Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I've got an Epiphone Phant-o-matic. Lovely and weighs next to nothing. P
Fozza Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 How about an Epiphone Nighthawk Re-issue? As thin as an SG but with more tonal options. I've got one and it's cool. [url="http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Designer/Nighthawk-Custom-Reissue.aspx"]http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Designer/Nighthawk-Custom-Reissue.aspx[/url]
GarethFlatlands Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 [quote name='Fozza' timestamp='1381849363' post='2244520'] How about an Epiphone Nighthawk Re-issue? As thin as an SG but with more tonal options. I've got one and it's cool. [url="http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Designer/Nighthawk-Custom-Reissue.aspx"]http://www.epiphone....om-Reissue.aspx[/url] [/quote] They are cool but the niche pickups would make upgrading it more difficult. Still a great looking guitar.
Fozza Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1381866246' post='2244809'] They are cool but the niche pickups would make upgrading it more difficult. Still a great looking guitar. [/quote] Seymour Duncan have some. [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/2011products/59-and-JB-model-for-epiphone-nighthawk.php"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/2011products/59-and-JB-model-for-epiphone-nighthawk.php[/url] Plenty of options for the mini humbucker too.
redbandit599 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for all these sugegstions guys, my guitarist mate say 'Cheers' too! I've never seen one of those Nighthawks before, they look really cool, almost tempted myself (apart from the fact that my skinny strings skills are about as good as my singing...) The Phant -o -matic is rather smart too. They both look a bit traditional, but also distinctly different to the norm. Bit subversive, I like it..
ras52 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Mm, some of those Gordon-Smiths are tasty. I too am considering ditching my Strats (one a super-heavy USA, the other a Japanese with OTT locking-nut/floating trem) for a light and simple something - I've been gassing for an Epiphone Dot Studio: not small (335-size) but light and with a shockingly-low price tag.
great harry Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Yamaha Pacifica 112 is smaller bodied than a strat and lighter too
ras52 Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='great harry' timestamp='1384241508' post='2274252'] Yamaha Pacifica 112 is smaller bodied than a strat and lighter too [/quote] Thanks, I just watched the demo video on the Yamaha site: tasty!
Ancient Mariner Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) If you're after something nice but smaller and classier than a Strat, I'm thinking about moving on my JJ goldtop special. The standard version had 2 P90s but this comes with 2 Dimarzio mini hums that split for single coil sounds with a push/pull on the tone control. 24 3/4" scale, nice chunky neck. Made in England too. It's a lovely instrument, but I just don't use it, tending to play...... mostly strats. Edited November 12, 2013 by Ancient Mariner
The Dark Lord Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Small for aesthetic reasons? Or small meaning lightweight? If it's lightweight he's after - Gibson SG all the way.
redbandit599 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 My guitarist mate has just told me he's got a tele on the way. Doesn't look any smaller to me! But then as long as he's happy. Seems to be a few others that are interested in this thread so thanks for contributing ideas (some even made me fancy a skinny stringer.) Jason
great harry Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1384258855' post='2274486'] Thanks, I just watched the demo video on the Yamaha site: tasty! [/quote] I bought a 2nd hand 112xj about a month ago. It looks great in natural alder and is so easy to play. The action is low but without fret buzz and the frets are all well dressed. It is my first guitar and I can't put it down. It's in my hands as much as my Fender Jazz bass. Picked it up on Gumtree for £80 and its a real bargain.
Andyjr1515 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) [quote name='redbandit599' timestamp='1384333394' post='2275261'] My guitarist mate has just told me he's got a tele on the way. Doesn't look any smaller to me! But then as long as he's happy. Seems to be a few others that are interested in this thread so thanks for contributing ideas (some even made me fancy a skinny stringer.) Jason [/quote] Well that was a bit of a surprise!!!! , Just how big we're the other ones he was looking at?? Were they guitars or double basses? :-) Edited November 13, 2013 by Andyjr1515
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