I have a Memphis Dot 335. I'd like to upgrade to a higher end model, for the same reason I like my Les Paul VOS model over the USA models. The extra quality in feel, especially in the neck, frets, and fretboard binding, makes a difference to me. The last Dot I considered had rough binding nibblets (or whatever they're called) and had a fretboard hump.
Below are the models I'm seeing, none of which I can find locally--Louisville, KY area. The best thing would to be to play these models, as many as I can. However, there are none around here. If you know of some of these around here, let me know. I could take a road trip.
Basically, I'm looking for:
Correct me if I'm wrong on any of my assumptions.
Thanks!
Below are the models I'm seeing, none of which I can find locally--Louisville, KY area. The best thing would to be to play these models, as many as I can. However, there are none around here. If you know of some of these around here, let me know. I could take a road trip.
- Custom Shop Memphis 1963 Historic Block 50th Anniversary
- Antique Vintage Sunburst Historic 59 Dot Reissue 50th Anniversary
- Gibson Custom Shop 1961 VOS Reissue
- Warren Haynes Model
Basically, I'm looking for:
- Slim 60s type neck. Not too thin, but also can be slightly fuller than a 60s profile. I've heard the Warren Haynes necks are on the thinner side of the 60s profile. Probably still nice.
- Light: looking for 7.5lb give or take. Under 8lb anyway.
- Frets: Medium or above size frets. Not a fan of small frets. Even thought I love my VOS Les Paul, it's frets are as small as I'd want to go. On the other hand, I'm selling a USACG guitar neck with 6100 frets. They're cool, but I'd probably prefer a little less height. The models I've listed I'm assuming have smaller frets, except I hear the Warren Haynes is taller.
- No neck issues, of course. I would like the option of having low low action. That is, I don't want to live with a action constraints due to a fretboard hump at the 12th fret. Been there! Plek'd would be great.
- Vibe: Prefer Cherry or the vintage bursts
- Pickups: I can do whatever - 57 classics or the Burstbuckers, which seem to be the other option in these models. I like the 57s in my Dot, but I'd be open to whatever comes in one of these.
- A player. I'm not a collector. I almost don't want a mint 335, because I will gig with it and ding it. it will not be a closet classic.
- Sound: Has to sound good amplified, of course. Would be nice if resonant accoustially, but as long as it sounds good.
- Price: Modest price. Money is an issue. I'm not going to spend 4K.
Correct me if I'm wrong on any of my assumptions.
Thanks!