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irish_admiral · Post by **irish_admiral** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:18 am

I've just been asking the same question. I'd have liked an AS80 as Jamison recommended, but the better older Ibanez semis are tough to find used. I went with a Korean made Epi Riviera and got an absolute steal for Ã‚Â£195, which had a fair few dings. Cleaned and set up, now a great guitar.

If you can find an old Ibanez, great, if not, the Korean Epi Rivieras and Casinos are worth trying out.

MSP · Post by **MSP** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:58 am

What about a used Epiphone Sheraton?

paul watts · Post by **paul watts** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:48 am

+100, For the Sheraton...they do appear on the Bay from time to time, and are well built,and 99% as good as...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/epiphone-gibson-s ... 240%3A1318

damienwatt_au · Post by **damienwatt_au** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:51 am

i got a sheraton and i absolutly love it. just change the pickups and she will scream!
its in my sig. you can normally grab one off the bay with all the mods already

jonas1 · Post by **jonas1** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:11 pm

How about Vintage guitars??
I tried only Les Pauls but seemed like a good purchase for that price..

riffmonster · Post by **riffmonster** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:24 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by paul watts
 +100, For the Sheraton...they do appear on the Bay from time to time, and are well built,and 99% as good as...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/epiphone-gibson-s ... 240%3A1318
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What's the difference between a Sheraton and Sheraton II ?

PS Another vote for the Tokai here

riffmonster · Post by **riffmonster** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:51 pm

Slightly OT... anyone had a go on a Gibby 339?

I really like the idea, but haven't seen/heard one in the flesh yet.

basshole · Post by **basshole** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:04 pm

HagstrÃƒÂ¶m Viking?
Mine plays really well and sounds on par with more expensive "335's".
It's in desperate need of intonation though.

Le Chat Noir · Post by **Le Chat Noir** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:08 pm

Save a little bit more for a used Japanese Tokai, which can be had for very reasonable sums are *are* are good as a *most* Gibson-produced 335s, as well as being more consistent in QC.

To be honest, any Korean/Chinese makes, including Tokai, are much of a muchness in terms of quality. I don't mean to diss your guitar Jamie, but Tokai's great reputation comes from their Japanese stuff really, which is a whole different ballgame - like comparing current Squiers to Fenders.

chimpboyjay1 · Post by **chimpboyjay1** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:22 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Le Chat Noir
 Save a little bit more for a used Japanese Tokai, which can be had for very reasonable sums are *are* are good as a *most* Gibson-produced 335s, as well as being more consistent in QC.

To be honest, any Korean/Chinese makes, including Tokai, are much of a muchness in terms of quality. I don't mean to diss your guitar Jamie, but Tokai's great reputation comes from their Japanese stuff really, which is a whole different ballgame - like comparing current Squiers to Fenders.
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No offence taken - my Tokai SG is Japanese and it's fantastic.

But unfortunately I couldn't afford another Japanese model and i'm very happy with my korean 335.

Borderline Productions · Post by **Borderline Productions** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:58 pm

The price range is restrictive. I've tried the Heritage version of the 335 and love it to death (better than any of the current Gibsons), but the price of the used ones have been going up over the past two years on e-bay. So, they may be out of your price range.

I liked the Ibenez I tried. I would agree on the dot Epiphones and then drop some Sheptones in it. Make sure you play it first to see if it is put together and set up correctly.

crash · Post by **crash** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:09 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BrianFantana
 Why not a good ole Epi Dot?
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I would agree with you...

but there is that headstock...

irish_admiral · Post by **irish_admiral** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:18 pm

The Japanese models are excellent.

With respect, the Korean and Chinese models are different things as the Korean plants were often set up as joint ventures with the Japanese factories, whereas the Chinese ones are on their tod. The Koreans were therefore pretty good in a lot of cases... approaching Japan quality.

linoleum · Post by **linoleum** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:02 am

Washburn H35 and similar.
Ibanez
Epiphone

jamison162 · Post by **jamison162** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:43 am

Another option: Xaviere XV-900 for $299, 10 day return policy at GuitarFetish. +$54 for a case.

"Redesigned for 2009, The XV-900 Series is a classic Maple semi hollow body. We have upgraded the tuners, pickups, potentiometers and hardware at the factory.

The 22 hand levelled, hand dressed frets ensure perfect playability right out of the box.

Body- Semi Hollow Laminated Maple

Center Block- Solid Maple

Neck- Solid Maple with Rosewood Fingerboard

Fingerboard Radius- 12"

Frets- 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver

Pickups- GFS Alnico Fat Pat Nickel Shell

Tuners- Upgraded Die Cast 14:1

Scale Length- 24 3/4"

Width at Nut- 1 11/16"

Depth at 1st Fret- 0.8.125"

Depth at Heel- 1.2"

Average Weight- 8 lbs."

http://store.guitarfetish.com/xvsehoflmaal.html

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