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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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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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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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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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That DeArmond Starfire for sale here is a decent hollow body.

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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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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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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 :wink:

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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 :wink:
Has he fessed up to having a gig with us in a few weeks time?

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No, but I understand you guys. rotate practice locations

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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?

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