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Post by JamesP on Mar 15, 2017 15:09:40 GMT -5
How do you feel about the differences between the Solid Body guitars - i.e. Teles, Strats, LPs, etc. vs Semi-Hollow i.e Gibson ES-300 series, and full Hollow-Body i.e. Gibson L5, Gretsch 6117 etc.
Let's discuss the feedback issues on the hollowbody guitars, the tones of the solid body and how the semi-hollowbody seems to fit the blues...among other things.
I'm a huge fan of the solid body Tele - primarily because the tone just seems to reek of country and rockabilly, my favorites.
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Post by earleg on Mar 15, 2017 17:32:03 GMT -5
I like semi and full hollow bodies but pretty much stick with solid as smaller size seems to work better for me. The semi hollows don't seem to be an issue feedback with louder players unless they want it. Probably Ted Nugent would be a good example of a louder semi hollow player if he still plays the Gibson Byrdland.
Full Hollow seems to be more for lower volumes or an amp miked for louder volumes.
I had a couple semi hollows in the past which played and sounded fine but just didn't get the playing time compared to the solid body ones. It took a bit to get used to the body being all over me and actually decided it just wasn't my thing. I certainly have a fondness for those semi and full hollow classic models.
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Post by JamesP on Mar 15, 2017 17:55:29 GMT -5
Hey George, do you ever play B.B. king covers? I just can't get the tele to sound like "Lucille". Or Chet for that case.
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Post by earleg on Mar 15, 2017 18:08:58 GMT -5
Hi Jim, Yes have in the past with bands or jam sessions and sometimes just would play along with the recordings. I've seen B.B. live more than any other artist. He was really stout especially in his younger years. My first exposure to him playing was 1968 at the Newport Folks and Blues festival
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Post by JamesP on Mar 15, 2017 18:21:31 GMT -5
So, what did you play? I'd love to know the serious you and others play.
Guitar, amp, pedals
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Post by Pistol Pete on Mar 28, 2017 4:42:08 GMT -5
I haven't played a solid body electric in years - they just don't feel right to me. Got to feel some air move, even on an electric!
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Post by JamesP on Mar 28, 2017 7:52:53 GMT -5
Pete, there's just something magical about the twang of the Tele solid body when playing a little rockabilly or country.
I can't imagine Keith Urban on an ES??
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Post by Pistol Pete on Mar 28, 2017 9:51:09 GMT -5
Pete, there's just something magical about the twang of the Tele solid body when playing a little rockabilly or country. I can't imagine Keith Urban on an ES?? I never said I didn't enjoy hearing other people's playing on solid body guitars, just that they don't feel right when I play them!
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Post by JamesP on Mar 28, 2017 10:07:07 GMT -5
Which brings up another thought.
If a guitar doesn't feel right, no matter what others think, it isn't right for you.
I get comments from time to time about some great buy on a guitar on eBay or even a Guitar store. My advice is always, play it first. Make sure it fits!
I had an old no name guitar when I was in the Marine Corps. Drug it all over the world but it fit me better than any guitar I've ever had. It finally gave up the ghost when the heat and humidity of a part of the world best forgotten caused every joint to break away. . Right in the middle of Will The Circle Be Unbroken. 😂
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Post by jbone on Feb 15, 2018 21:07:12 GMT -5
I'm speaking to Jolene's preference here. Her slide guitar is a vintage Regal acoustic parlor guitar. She has had several solid body guitars and while you can get a lot of different sounds from say a Tele or Strat Deluxe, she has let them go in favor of arch top hollowbody models. The venerated 60's Kay Trutone, with a gold foil pickup someone installed, and a bit more sophisticated Epiphone Emperor VC with humbucker.
A guitar which stands alone and needs no amp is a plus for us as we area duo, many times playing open air or small rook gigs.
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Post by JamesP on Feb 15, 2018 21:16:58 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing Pat. You bring up an I point. Different music calls for different guitar tones
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