Eastwood Tuxedo vs Gibson Special '50 '60 tribute

[elprusio]

Hi,

what do you think about the Eastwood Tuxedo vs a Gibson Special (reissue).
I don't know what to buy ?
I play jumpblues/rhythm and blues/americana and a little bit country to.

I like the tuxedo because it's a holow body but i thinking that the special is better for playing ....

Anyone knows these 2 guitars and what is the main difference ?

gr Hans

[circusinthesky]

I had both. I didn't think the Tux was anywhere near worth $850. I think the same about the Gibson though, too. Not badly made guitars, by any means, but you can get so much more for your $800 in many other places. Some gripes are:

Really crappy fret work on both.
Mediocre pickups on both.
Cheap pot metal screws on the Tux.
Mediocre fit and finish on the Tux.
Some lower end parts on the Les Paul.

Now, they play okay, but they are not really a pleasure to play, if you get my meaning. They do play like 50's era guitars. I guess that's part of the appeal. They both sound good playing through a Deluxe Reverb pushed all the way.

In any case, if you have a solid body guitar, then the Tux might be a good choice. It resonates pretty well (nice potential for playing the feedback). It has a nice woody tone. The LP, having a carved out body, also has a similar woody tone. I suppose if you cannot get a used Tux for about $500, then I would take the LP for the better resale value.

[dharmafool]

If I'm not mistaken, the Tuxedo is 25.5" scale and the LP, of course, is 24.75" or 24.625. Doesn't the Tuxedo also have a maple neck?

[jcv]

Originally Posted by circusinthesky

Mediocre pickups on both.

Are you kidding? I can't believe anyone would consider a Gibson P90 "mediocre".

[mediocreplayer]

I have had both. The pickups on the Gibson are better/quieter than those on the Eastwood.

Having said that, I enjoyed the Eastwood much more. Not sure why. It was a lot more fun to play and no matter how hard I tried I could not get it to sound bad in any configuration. I regret that I sold it and think about it often. I don't think about the Gibson at all.

[MartinPiana]

I tried a Tux unplugged in a store and was pleasantly surprised by its playability. Frets had no obvious buzzing or sticking out issues, and action was reasonably low. At another store, I played an original Tuxedo - it may have had a Silvertone label. The price tag was $400 or something that struck me as low ... until I tried it. Ug, awful playability.

[straightblues]

Either would do you. I have wanted a Tuxedo for a long time but have never pulled the trigger. The ones I have played haven't screamed buy me. There similar guitar that is typically cheaper used, the Hofner CT Club. You might want to take a look at that one as well.

Also, if you are into Jump Blues, you need to check out the West Coast Blues thread in the Sound Hound Lounge portion of this website. Lots of good guys and great info in those threads.

[elprusio]

Originally Posted by circusinthesky

I had both. I didn't think the Tux was anywhere near worth $850. I think the same about the Gibson though, too. Not badly made guitars, by any means, but you can get so much more for your $800 in many other places.

Can you give me a example of guitar that is better for $800?
I don't use Humbuckers, i only need P90's

gr Hans

[Eak]

Originally Posted by elprusio

Can you give me a example of guitar that is better for $800?
I don't use Humbuckers, i only need P90's

gr Hans

Reverend has a lot of offerings with P90s and all of their guitars are fantastic.

[BUFFALO BOB]

i saw a great looking tuxedo in a local music store..then when i tried it out...the neck was way too large for me..the pups sounded good and if i played slide i guess i would have bought it...the neck was just too fat for my hands to form certian chords...