I'm definitely in love with both of those!With the funds you have available, I'd recommend a Collings CL, or perhaps an Eggle Macon. Quality of both these builders is second to none and super consistent from one instrument to the next.
You know your stuff. I don’t know of any specific used listings at the moment. I bought my Collings CL used (less than a year) for $3600. It is essentially a refined LP that makes all the modern appointments that improve playability, but still retains a vintage character & voice. I still see used ones around this price point or a bit lower on Reverb.Collings aren't in my price range. I have an I30 and an Eastside so I know they're killer! The Bartlett Retrospec would be my top choice but they're WAY pricer at $7800. Are you seeing either used or something? I have a Knaggs too, good stuff but again it was pricier.
What's the return policy? If it is good, at most you're out shipping if you don't like it. FWIW, best tone I heard was from a Collings CL...great player, but that guitar was stellar.2. Aged version, but from a shop I trust.
I'm heavily biased by color, lol. They used ones I've seen we're in great shape but not colours I prefer. I need more patience.You know your stuff. I don’t know of any specific used listings at the moment. I bought my Collings CL used (less than a year) for $3600. It is essentially a refined LP that makes all the modern appointments that improve playability, but still retains a vintage character & voice. I still see used ones around this price point or a bit lower on Reverb.
It's a 3 day yay or nay, so yeah, just out $100ish to try it.What's the return policy? If it is good, at most you're out shipping if you don't like it. FWIW, best tone I heard was from a Collings CL...great player, but that guitar was stellar.
There was one CL recently here for a really great price of 3.3K. Not sure if it was sold already.You know your stuff. I don’t know of any specific used listings at the moment. I bought my Collings CL used (less than a year) for $3600. It is essentially a refined LP that makes all the modern appointments that improve playability, but still retains a vintage character & voice. I still see used ones around this price point or a bit lower on Reverb.
The CL's are definitely around for that price, just not in colors I like. A bit silly I know, but for anything over 2k I always want to love the look also.There was one CL recently here for a really great price of 3.3K. Not sure if it was sold already.
My take to the OP would be to get a PRS SC 594 - really great guitars.
It's a floor demo, they're listing it as $5600 new (probably MAP).$4K for an R7 is kinda steep.
I've seen a lot of them in the $2,500 range.
Well, it may not have a prior owner but a floor demo is not factory new.It's a floor demo, they're listing it as $5600 new (probably MAP).
I don't tend to mention PRS very often, but at that price point I would definitely try out a PRS singlecut. They may not have a reputation as being as sexy as some other guitars, but the build quality is great and they're dependable. Leon Todd plays one and he loves that thing.
You might also look for a used Nik Huber Orca (not the Orca 59, which is more expensive) or Krautster. For tone and quality, it's pretty difficult to outdo a Huber, and both of those guitars can be found in the $4k range.
The ESP Eclipse's from the Japan custom shop are top quality instruments, and they come in at about that same price.
Also, look around for a used Springer Seraph as they sometimes can be found close to that price point. Unique design which plays and sounds like a Les Paul combined with top quality craftsmanship.
I could do with an Orca, have t seen a used one I like but I live my Rietbergen.Like one of those mentioned by @DM426, I came here to recommend a Huber Krautster. They can be found used for around 3K and are stellar guitars. I wouldn't say it's a dark guitar but with the stock HotB pickup it certainly is thick and has a great spilt sound. Killer quality, cool looking, and very consistent.
Here's one on Reverb. I'd offer $2800.
https://reverb.com/item/27047463-nik-huber-krautster-ii-2012-gold-top
I've had a couple and they are right up there with the best.
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An aged 2019 historic 57 for $4000? That's a really good price. Do it.2. Aged version, but from a shop I trust.
https://www.espguitars.com/products/20448-ec-1000-duncanWhat should I look at for that?
They have some pretty ones but all the videos I found so far lean toward very modern 80's metal type playing and that's far from my style. Cheers!