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FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / Minimalism and Tone
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BrentD
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Lansing, MIMay 2nd, 2012 08:01 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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This is not a for-sale ad, but we're house hunting and given my recent purchase of a small but lovely amp and letting go of some bigger, less-often-used ones I feel somewhat refreshed. I went through a phase of trying to get "one of each configuration", and I'm not sure that's all that necessary for a guitar player.
So if you were to assemble a small set of guitars, which of the following would you put as the minimum?
Les Paul Studio/Standard
Les Paul Jr.
Stratocaster
Telecaster
Strat w/humbuckers
PRS either bolt-on or set, but H-H
Shredder type (Ibanez RG, for example)
Discount sentimental value and acoustics (I'm set there).
ecwanab
MoJo, Minnesota
Jump in and hang onMay 2nd, 2012 08:09 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Tele, Strat and whichever LP you like the best. Any less than 3, I would pick in that order.
Twangmeister
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Top dog in a litter of muttsMay 2nd, 2012 08:14 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'd say a LP Studio/Standard, Strat, Tele and shredder type. Several of the H-H guitars are variations on a theme.
I'm making plans for retirement and cutting back over the next couple of years. I'll have minimal storage space in my prospective future home.
My base list is:
Acoustic cutaway guitar
Tele
Reverend Charger w/ humbuckers
Jazz Plus bass
....and maybe an Epiphone Casino
One amp--Acoustic Image Ten2. Good for bass as well as acoustic and electric guitar.
Maybe a modeling pedal.
professor
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North GnarlyingtonMay 2nd, 2012 08:18 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I think the basic trinity of a LP Standard, an American Standard Strat, and an American Standard Tele is the answer. When/if I downsize that would be the goal.
BrentD
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Lansing, MIMay 2nd, 2012 08:25 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Twangmeister, would you consider the PRS as meeting the "shredder type" goal?
zeprin
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Livin' Outside The BoxMay 2nd, 2012 08:54 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Strat. Tele. SG.
The SG fills the holes for the LPs AND the shredders.
z
BrentD
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Lansing, MIMay 2nd, 2012 09:06 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Next question: do you believe in mojo (the guitar kind, not the Jim Morrison kind)?
BrentD
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Lansing, MIMay 2nd, 2012 09:24 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Also, are there substitutions? For example, I see Teles listed a lot. If you had an Esquire, would that work in the place of a Tele? If so, the bridge pickup would be the important bit. LP Jrs have hot and twangy-ish bridge pickups. Would an LP Jr. sub for an Esquire?
I know, I'm being a PITA.
Rigby1027
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Anybody got a band-aid?May 2nd, 2012 09:38 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I really want to get my stuff down to just one guitar these days, but I have sentiment tied to every instrument.
TheProfessor
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MIMay 2nd, 2012 09:56 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Along the lines of "which guitar would I grab in a fire?" I would say you "could" get by electric-wise with just a nice strat. After that, I'd expand to tele then Les Paul/SG. However, these could be switched around depending on your current style/each guitar's feel/playability.
reverendrob
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Hero, hero
you have done so well...May 2nd, 2012 10:02 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Really depends on personal preference - somebody who really doesn't like Teles isn't going to need one, same with people who don't play acoustic.
I'd be happy with my current lineup - Jazz Bass, Strat, Jaguar with buckers, Jazzmaster, and Mustang.
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I like driving EL84's and 6L6's crazyMay 2nd, 2012 10:07 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My Tele and a modded Epi Dot would cover 99% of what I need. It is nice having only 2-3 electrics.
yellowrubberduck
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Vancouver, CanadaMay 2nd, 2012 10:29 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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from your list... Strat and a Les Paul. meat and potatos!
add to that a good acoustic and nice semi hollow, Gretsch maybe?
reverend mikey
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Ark...Professionals built the Titanic May 2nd, 2012 10:32 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Strat. Tele. SG.
The SG fills the holes for the LPs AND the shredders.
z"
I like this list, but would reverse the order of #2 and #3 ... and would make #2 SG/335/LP of your choice, but that be my order of preference. (Cuz I don't care about shredding...)
Deacon Blues
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friends.-The world's thirstiest man.May 2nd, 2012 12:32 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Normally, I'd say a Tele, but since getting an Epi Sheraton I have to say an ES-335 style of guitar can cover a lot of ground.
BrentD
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Lansing, MIMay 2nd, 2012 01:59 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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OK, another question: If you have ever sold something later to regret it and buy the same thing again, were you less satisfied with the replacement?
adrenaline junkie
N. Missouri
My member has always contributedMay 2nd, 2012 02:02 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Les Paul standard and fat strat.
Uncle Pat
Central KY
Seasonal musicianMay 2nd, 2012 03:08 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I could get by just fine with a Les Paul and a Strat.
reverendrob
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Hero, hero
you have done so well...May 2nd, 2012 07:39 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"OK, another question: If you have ever sold something later to regret it and buy the same thing again, were you less satisfied with the replacement?"
Only time I've done it is when I had to sell something because it was cash or homelessness or equivalent, and then replacing it later has worked out about 95% of the time.
I didn't keep the Bassman I rebought at a heinous discount locally because my needs had changed and the HRD existed and had been refined, and a couple of the distortion pedals I used to use didn't translate as well to not using 1x15s at up to mid-sized major city club volume.
But the Fender Mustang (guitar not amp), the couple Roland/Boss effects units, and the Space Echo, I've been very happy. The Mustang I'm not quite as happy with (color isn't identical, but sound is 99% there and is lighter being basswood MIJ) but it's generally better in most categories (and I'm a better player than I was 15 years ago to boot) including action, setup, and not being nitro - I hate sticky necks.
CyberSpy
Denton, TexasMay 3rd, 2012 12:02 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Les Paul Jr.- because I prefer P90s to humbuckers
Telecaster - because what can't they do?
Possibly a Strat instead of Telecaster if you have to have a whammy bar.
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