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by Kiwiaxe » Tue Feb 25, 2025 6:31 pm
I’m thinking about finding a nice 335. But not sure where to start, especially as there seems to be some concerns about Gibson quality recently.
Anyone got some good tips, recommendations and/or advice? Or a nice 335 to sell me?
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by GrantB » Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:28 pm
I really like the Murphy Lab 335's recently. You don't have to be a fan of the aging, but they all seem to be well constructed with correct neck angles and excellent fret work. Circa $10K.
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by Jay » Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:39 pm
Didn't you once have a nice 335 in the form of an Ibanez AS200?
Or must it have the G name?
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by robthemac » Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:40 pm
GrantB wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:28 pm
I really like the Murphy Lab 335's recently. You don't have to be a fan of the aging, but they all seem to be well constructed with correct neck angles and excellent fret work. Circa $10K.
Only played one (yours). It's a cracker.
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by Kiwiaxe » Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:53 pm
Jay wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:39 pm
Didn't you once have a nice 335 in the form of an Ibanez AS200?
Or must it have the G name?
Yes (to the Ibanez reference)
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by MiniForklift » Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:53 pm
NippleWrestler wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:41 pm
That DeArmond Starfire for sale here is a decent hollow body.
Thanks, I can 100% vouch for that. It’s also around ⅒ the price of a Murphy Lab 335
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by Jay » Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:10 pm
Kiwiaxe wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:53 pm
Jay wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:39 pm
Didn't you once have a nice 335 in the form of an Ibanez AS200?
Or must it have the G name?
Yes (to the Ibanez reference)
So if the G is superfluous in your quest, then I have a few you can test drive next time you are over at my neighbour
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by Kiwiaxe » Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:40 pm
Jay wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:10 pm
Kiwiaxe wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:53 pm
Jay wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:39 pm
Didn't you once have a nice 335 in the form of an Ibanez AS200?
Or must it have the G name?
Yes (to the Ibanez reference)
So if the G is superfluous in your quest, then I have a few you can test drive next time you are over at my neighbour
Has he fessed up to having a gig with us in a few weeks time?
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by Jay » Wed Feb 26, 2025 5:53 am
No, but I understand you guys. rotate practice locations
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by Sleep » Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:40 pm
DeArmond starfire on here will be solid.
Sire / Eastman / ibanez / tokai models will scratch the itch.
There was a nice Japanese Edward's floating around on marketplace for a while.
Budget?