Prospect vs. Yamaha SA2200

[Jazzerous]

Hi All,

 

I am a new member and am about to pick up another guitar. I currently own a Fender American Strat and Telecaster but want a hollow/semi hollow guitar. I have looked and played the Gibson 335 and it was OK but overpriced. I have narrowed down my selection to either a Prospect or the Yamaha. There are no dealers where I live and the Yamaha is being discontinued so I can't actually play either. Do any of you have experience with both and if so what would be your take on which one to get (quality, sound, etc). (BTW: I am mostly into the Blues, no hard rock, country, metal, etc). The price I was quoted on the Yamaha works out to be about the same for what I can get a Prospect for

 

This is a great forum and I appreciate the help!

Hi DW, why not get a used 535 like I did for a lot less than the Yamaha and Prospect ? If you get one and you don't like it you could sell and not get hurt. Here is the one I bought today!!

[tulk1]

Hi DW, why not get a used 535 like I did for a lot less than the Yamaha and Prospect ? If you get one and you don't like it you could sell and not get hurt. Here is the one I bought today!!

 

He did. ..........

[Kuz]

Hi DW, why not get a used 535 like I did for a lot less than the Yamaha and Prospect ? If you get one and you don't like it you could sell and not get hurt. Here is the one I bought today!!

 

All above are valid points.... but I will continue to encourage a NEW custom order from our boy at the plant.

 

You get what you want and help support this great company and employees (which many of us call our friends)!

[FredZepp]

Just bought an 09 H535!!! Will post photos later

Way to Go !!! You will be pleased , I am sure.

The dealer playing with the quoted price on the other one didn't seem right, but was a good thing. Led you into making the right choice. Fate.

 

I just checked out the one you got on eBay and it really sounds like a sweet one..... congrats and tell us more when you get it.

[blueox]

"Well I first had it narrowed down to buying a 2200 from a local dealer or that Prospect from Eddie's. Actually went ahead and put my order in for the Yamaha as I was quoted a price of $1500 + case. Dealer called back about an hour later and told me the price had gone up and the guitar alone was going to be $1999 (he later came down $200). Decided it wasn't "worth" $2100 out the door."

 

Yes, you learned the true nature of your dealer, as he screwed with the Yamaha price, but you will now end up with a much better instrument (in my opinion), the Heritage H-535. I predict that you will have found your tone machine.

[Assumer]

Yamaha makes great stuff. Guy I play with at church has several and they are great guitars but he bought them used for cheap. That being said, I would also go with the Heritage. More vibe and just killer stuff.