long-scale semihollows

[famousbirds]

I've been looking for my semi-hollow for a while now - I play jazz and want more of a warm/woody tone. I like the look of 335s and some of the Ibanez Artcores (in particular the ags83b (http://www.ibanez.com/HollowBodyGuitars/model-AGS83B)), and prefer humbuckers, though p90s are an option. I don't mind buying used and my budget is 400-800 USD.

However, I am much more comfortable on a Strat or Tele than on a LP, and most semihollows in my pricerange are 24.75" scale length. A nice chunky neck is a plus.

Suggestions - go!

[CitizenCain]

Hofner Verythin CT

Fits your description perfectly.

[jazzrat]

+1 on the Hofner. For a little more money the John Stowel sig model is just a killer guitar.

[mad dog]

I tried one of those Hofners. Very interesting instrument. It outclassed some far pricier choices in that store, had a nice feel.

Peerless has one, the Deep Blue Custom or something like that. Not sure where you'd find one. I have the fully hollow thinline Peerless Wizard with 3 P-90s and the long scale. Love how it feels and plays and certainly the scale is one reason why.
MD

[HRydarcik]

Fender Starcaster...

http://www.hothouse.net.au/hhgtrs/starcaster.jpg

or Coronado..

http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/graphics/coronadoII.jpg

[Foley]

I don't think you'll be able to find a starcaster for $400-$800....

I've read good things about Gadow guitars, Occasionally you'll see a classic hollow pop up on ebay or here in the emporium for around $1200 used.

[rollyfoster]

schecter C1-E/A

http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/c-1_ea_dvs-ebd1682afa44e2b56306883941ba509b.jpg

[daddyo]

Fender Telecaster Thinline.
The MIM resissues are in your price range and the 1972 version has humbuckers.
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0137402321
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-72-Classic-Telecaster-Thinline-Electric-Guitar?sku=510474
Or if you really want to save, Squier
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Vintage-Modified-Telecaster-Thinline-SemiHollow-Electric-Guitar?sku=514048

[HRydarcik]

I don't think you'll be able to find a starcaster for $400-$800....

I've read good things about Gadow guitars, Occasionally you'll see a classic hollow pop up on ebay or here in the emporium for around $1200 used.


There's a red '67 Coronado on Ebay, it's currently at $685 with around 3 hours left.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-Fender-Coronado-II-Vintage-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ130356714371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGui tar?hash=item1e59dd9b83

[Foley]

There's a red '67 Coronado on Ebay, it's currently at $685 with around 3 hours left.

http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpt=[CacheBuster]&adtype=1&size=1x1&type=4&campid=5335828753&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1967-Fender-Coronado-II-Vintage-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ130356714371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGui tar%3Fhash%3Ditem1e59dd9b83http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-Fender-Coronado-II-Vintage-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ130356714371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGui tar?hash=item1e59dd9b83 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335828753&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1967-Fender-Coronado-II-Vintage-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ130356714371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGui tar%3Fhash%3Ditem1e59dd9b83)


I said you couldn't find a starcaster for 400-800, I didn't disagree with the cornado.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Fender-Starcaster_W0QQitemZ290383637217QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZGuitar?hash=item439c36aae1

[pirateflynn]

How about a Hamer SuperPro (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=657230)? The seller is looking for trades which might make it more affordable.

[Hammertone]

By semi-hollow, I assume you mean a thinline hollow guitar with a block in it.

- Hofner Verythin Classic / Verythin JS / Verythin Evolution
- Verythin Standard - currently out-of-production
- Hamer Superpro/Talladega - I suspect it has more of a chambered solidbody vibe - I haven't played one yet, though.
- Gibson Johnny A - hollow except for a small block under the bridge
- Eastwood Joey Leone
- Yamaha AES1500 - singlecut
- Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean - singlecut, out-of-production
- Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - singlecut, out-of-production.
- Duesenberg CC and related models
- Fender Starcaster - out-of-production
- Framus Jan Akkerman - out-of-production, more of a chambered solidbody vibe
- Framus AK 1974 - more of a chambered solidbody vibe
- Framus Tennessee Custom - not sure what kind of block, if any
- Framus Hollywood Custom - not sure what kind of block, if any
- a variety of old German semi's from Hoyer, Hopf, Klira, Hofner and more

As far as a $400-800 budget goes, you might be able to find some of these used for $800 (especially the old German ones), but most of them are pricier. FWIW, the current Verythin CT has a 25" scale, I think.

[famousbirds]

wow! thanks so much for all these suggestions, the hofner looks to be just the one I was looking for.

[Hammertone]

"A nice chunky neck is a plus."

The ones that I KNOW have "step aside, junior", big necks. :
- Hofner Verythin Classic / Verythin JS / Verythin Evolution
- Verythin Standard - currently out-of-production
- Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean - singlecut, out-of-production
- Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - singlecut, out-of-production.

[Trebor Renkluaf]

Heritage had some prototype long scale semi-hollows at the NAMM show. I know they had a long scale 535 (335 style) and at least one other which is escaping me right now. Johnny Hiland kept coming back to the Heritage booth to play the 25 1/2" scale 535 man. Man can that cat play! You can custom order a Heritage with just about any neck carve you want.

[Hammertone]

Found a couple more:
Bigger list of long-scale thinline guitars with some kind of block connecting the top and back:

- Hofner Verythin Classic / Verythin JS / Verythin Evolution
- Verythin Standard - currently out-of-production
- Hamer Superpro/Talladega - I suspect these have more of a chambered solidbody vibe - I haven't played one yet, though.
- Gibson Johnny A - hollow except for a small block under the bridge
- Eastwood Joey Leone
- Yamaha AES1500 - singlecut
- Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean - singlecut, out-of-production
- Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman - singlecut, out-of-production.
- Duesenberg CC and related models
- Fender Starcaster - out-of-production
- Framus Jan Akkerman - out-of-production, more of a chambered solidbody vibe
- Framus AK 1974 - more of a chambered solidbody vibe
- Framus Tennessee Custom - not sure what kind of block, if any
- Framus Hollywood Custom - not sure what kind of block, if any
- a variety of old German semi's from Hoyer, Hopf, Klira, and Hofner

- D'Angelico Vestax - NY-DC, NY-SS3, NY-SS3B - solid pressed tops

[Funky54]

For what its worth, the Fender Coronados are fantastic guitars. Most of theones I have had, had great necks. very dominent "V" shape. They never get much notice. They weigh less than a strat and are very comfey.

[Hammertone]

I believe the Coronado is fully hollow, like the Gibson ES-330.

[Fendson]

The Crafter SEG-480 has a 25.5 scale length. It is an amazing bang for your buck IMO.

http://almires.com/images/base/dnt9771050.jpg


MODEL NAME
SEF480TM/VTG-VBODY STYLE
Semi Acoustic
BodyTOP Tiger Maple
BACK Tiger Maple
SIDES Tiger Maple
NECK Mahogany
FRET BOARD Indian Rosewood
SCALE LENGTH 25 1/2"
NO. OF FRETS 20
MACHINE HEADS Grover Gold Diecast Tuners
BRIDGE adjustable HARDWARE
GoldPICKUPS AND CONTROLS
2 x humbucker each with volume & tone + 3 way pickup selector
COLORSVintage burst
FINISHHigh Gloss
UNIQUE FEATURES Abalone position marks

[3leggeddog]

A used Gibson Blueshawk would fit the bill. They have hum-cancelling P90s and longer scale necks.