Could I pick a favorite?

TalismanRich

TalismanRich

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I got together with a couple of friends again this afternoon to play some tunes.   Mostly I've been taking my H140.   Once I took my G&L ASAT.   A couple of weeks ago,  I took my G&L Legacy.    I like the way they all play.   They sound pretty darn good, although the guys commented that the Legacy sounded "thin".   Yeah, it's a SSS, so it doesn't have the beef on the bottom.    I haven't taken the 157 or Millenium, and while I took the 525 once as a backup, it never got out of the case.

Today, I took my H535, the one with the new machine heads.   After playing for almost 3 hours, I have to say that if I had to pick a favorite,  that would be it.   I don't know what it is about that guitar, but it sounds good,  to me, it plays like a dream,  it's got great upper fret access, and it's comfortable to hold for 3 hours (well 2 3/4 after taking a short bourbon break).    It looks sexy as hell with that nice Faded Cherry finish.  

There's nothing that guitar can't do.    I even did some finger picking on Helplessly Hoping!

It's a winner!

 
TalismanRich said:
I got together with a couple of friends again this afternoon to play some tunes.   Mostly I've been taking my H140.   Once I took my G&L ASAT.   A couple of weeks ago,  I took my G&L Legacy.    I like the way they all play.   They sound pretty darn good, although the guys commented that the Legacy sounded "thin".   Yeah, it's a SSS, so it doesn't have the beef on the bottom.    I haven't taken the 157 or Millenium, and while I took the 525 once as a backup, it never got out of the case.

Today, I took my H535, the one with the new machine heads.   After playing for almost 3 hours, I have to say that if I had to pick a favorite,  that would be it.   I don't know what it is about that guitar, but it sounds good,  to me, it plays like a dream,  it's got great upper fret access, and it's comfortable to hold for 3 hours (well 2 3/4 after taking a short bourbon break).    It looks sexy as hell with that nice Faded Cherry finish.  

There's nothing that guitar can't do.    I even did some finger picking on Helplessly Hoping!

It's a winner!
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Trans cherry beats faded cherry all day long for sexiness.  Oops, did I just say trans?

 
Same for me.  I actually had an H535 and sold it because the neck was too thick for me.  Alas, I could not live without it and tracked down an older one with a thinner neck.  So, I once again have a 535 I love, but even moreso this time. 
BTW, mine looks almost identical to your profile pic :)

 
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It's tough to beat the H535, which is my favorite guitar.  A very versatile guitar, but it is nice to play other guitars once in a while. It tends to make you appreciate your favorite one.

 
If I had to make a living with just one of my guitars, the 535 would be the rainmaker, no doubt.  Probably gigged more with that one than any other.

 
yoslate said:
If I had to make a living with just one of my guitars, the 535 would be the rainmaker, no doubt.  Probably gigged more with that one than any other.
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The 535 over your beloved CORE???  I would never guessed that.

 
rockabilly69 said:
Me either, the professor positively gushes about The Core  :)
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Yes...but the right tool for the job, and if anybody understands that, you do, Daniel!  I do love that Core!!  But for an all-around-get-it-done Swiss Army Knife guitar, it's the 535.

 
I don't choose a "favorite guitar that I would never sell" anymore because as soon as I do, that winds up being the first one that I sell if I get in a pinch.

 
My overall favorite guitar type is 'semi-hollow'.  Over the years I found myself consistently grabbing either my H535 or H555. 

That said, my overall favorite semi-hollow is my very first semi (and first pro-level instrument), my '78 Ibanez 2630.  We've been through so much together! 

Basically, those are my #1, 2 & 3 top gitfiddles.  🙂

 
It's hard to disagree with a semi-hollow.  It's relatively light, has great sustain, no neck drop, versatility, and good looks.

I really like the H-530, but there can be a feedback issue.

 
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