thinking of getting an Ibanez AF85TDG guitar
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Posted on Oct 17, 2012 08:31 am
TheTincanbug
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Member Since: Aug 05, 2003
I played around with quite a few axes at Guitar Center the other night. I am considering purchasing an Ibanez AF85TDG Electric hollow body. I'm not done looking quite yet, but I really liked what I heard. Are there any similar models around the same price range that I should definitely play before I decide? Thanks for any input received.
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Oct 17, 2012 08:34 am I can't remember exact model names/numbers, but I remember really liking the middle/higher end ESP hollow body electrics...though Ibanez isn't bad, I've liked ESP's playability and build quality. May be worth checking out, they have a couple a hundred or two dollars on either side of the Ibanez.
TheTincanbugsloppy dice, drinks twiceMember
Since: Aug 05, 2003
Oct 17, 2012 09:15 pm Thanks db. I think I will venture into the vault at GC and check out an ESP. I should probably take this as an excuse to play a PRS as well, although that is on the high end for me. I am strongly considering picking up an acoustic fretless bass guitar as well. It just sounds like a ton of fun.
TheTincanbugsloppy dice, drinks twiceMember
Since: Aug 05, 2003
Oct 20, 2012 12:17 pm I ended up purchasing a Gretsch g5120 and Dean Exotica Quilted Ash acoustic bass. I must admit, I have never played a guitar that I've liked better than the Gretsch. It was love at first sight. I was happy to find the bass used and in very nice condition.
I am definitely looking forward to rebuilding my little project studio now! The fire was a huge loss, but at least everything was insured. There's about another month of rebuilding left, so I'm told. Then, unpacking a mountain of boxes. And finally... setting up the studio space again. Maybe I will have a first track down by Xmas. :)
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Oct 22, 2012 12:10 am I don't have anything to add other than that I'm jealous! I have a Gretsch G100 125th anniversary edition that I love. I only wish I had an acoustic electric Gretsch too. I wish I had a fretless so bad! I like the bass on Graceland too much not to buy a fretless at some point. You just bought both of the instruments that I still have on my GAS list. Why is it that a "complete" arsenal of guitars always seems like it's only 1 or two instruments away?
TheTincanbugsloppy dice, drinks twiceMember
Since: Aug 05, 2003
Oct 22, 2012 12:59 pm The bass on Graceland - I hear ya. Made me want one as well. I did end up skipping the fretless requirement when my GC didn't have a fretless acoustic... I will have to buy one someday, though - and like you, I also think of Graceland when I think of a fretless! Also Jaco Pastorious. I am pretty thrilled with my big woody fretted bass though. Also I am playing bass a lot more often, as I can hear myself without being plugged in.
