Guitars you want that you will realistically own one day

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:05 pm

So kind of follwing on from my thread about guitars we do or don't play much, I've been thinking about guitars that I would really like and think I probably will own one day. Not talking about fantasy stuff like a '59 Les Paul or '57 Strat, but that you could realistically afford to buy at some point in your life.
For me, there are a few things that I have always wanted but not ahead of other purchases. I guess it comes down to 3 guitars:

1) Fender Telecaster
2) Gretsch hollowbody
3) 12 String - probably acoustic above electric.

So what's missing from your collection that you might get one day?

pumpkin · Post by **pumpkin** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:16 pm

Well I've owned tons, and my father has as well... combined we've had some real gems... he even had a '74 Les Paul custom and a '62 Fender Strat... tons of Gibson semi-hollow bodies. He once gave me a light bust ES-125 from the early 60s, it was awesome.

just like this one

I guess, that I'd like to own a genuine Gibson Les Paul '56 reissue, right now I have an ESP/Edwards that's been made into a replica by a previous owner... http://www.shortscale.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31412

I've never owned a Jaguar or Jazzmaster, I'd like to. Every time I go to a shop and play a new one you just tell they had no idea how to set it up properly so whenever I have played one they've played badly. I think setting up a Jaguar or Jazzmaster is a bit of a learned skill. I've never seen one used around town, people get them and they hold on to them.

I guess I'd like a genuine Rickenbacker bass, but I could live without it... if you call that living

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:24 pm

I want the Gretsch in this commercial.

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robroe · Post by **robroe** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:27 pm

SG melody maker "pelham blue"

fender tele elite "oly white"

epiphone crestwood "pelham blue"

epiphone crestwood custom white

excalibur

pumpkin · Post by **pumpkin** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:31 pm

[quote="robroe"]SG melody maker "pelham blue"

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I know where one can be had for â‚¬700 today

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:43 pm

Road Worn Strat, but they don't offer the black with rosewood so i would have to switch them around... photoshop looks guuud

say what you want, they're great playing guitars

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:50 pm

Taylor GS8 Acoustic
Taylor T5 (koa or exotic top)
Fender Baja Telecaster
Fender Mustang (Duo Sonic/Bronco/Musicmaster)
Fender Jazzmaster
Fender XII (probably not likely but possible)
Squier Super-Sonic
Fender Coronado II

I am also going to include guitars I want to try to build
Fender Jazzmaster
Custom Super-sonic
Fender Jag-stang
Telecaster with Jaguar Tremolo
Fender Musiclander/Arrow (with 24" scale)

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:59 pm

PRS Custom 24 in whale blue with birds.
Oh, hang on, you said *realistically*. OK, some other guitar with humbuckers. The Flying V doesn't quite have the right growl with the present pickups.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:00 pm

i'd rock that, haze. looks really good with the rosewood board.

i honestly don't know what i'd like to get to be honest. i'd love a rickenbacker 360/13 string, but would i play it enough to warrant the money? i don't know.
A gretsch hollow body is something i always look at in shops, but i've never gone any further than that. i'd love a country gent or a duo jet. maybe a gibson 175 or 335.

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:07 pm

i could see myself owning a 339 someday as well

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:14 pm

NickS wrote:PRS Custom 24 in whale blue with birds.

LOL

Pens · Post by **Pens** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:27 pm

Lefty Bronco.

Um. Yeah that's it.

Noirie. · Post by **Noirie.** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:35 pm

A CIJ candy apple red Jazzie with torty. I almost got one but i went with a Jag in the end.

One day it will happen...

Viljami · Post by **Viljami** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:39 pm

nwordjim wrote:I guess I'd like a genuine Rickenbacker bass, but I could live without it... if you call that living

I DON'T!!

you don't say no to rickenbacker, it says no to you. Definitely want one one day. No matter the price.
also this:

and this i've had my eyes on for quite some time now

1960's airline town and country

pumpkin · Post by **pumpkin** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:42 pm

colabonham wrote:
nwordjim wrote:I guess I'd like a genuine Rickenbacker bass, but I could live without it... if you call that living
I DON'T!!

you don't say no to rickenbacker, it says no to you.

Immma gonna go have a wank now, love those basses

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:02 pm

nwordjim wrote:
colabonham wrote:
nwordjim wrote:I guess I'd like a genuine Rickenbacker bass, but I could live without it... if you call that living
I DON'T!!

you don't say no to rickenbacker, it says no to you.
Immma gonna go have a wank now, love those basses

Azureglo 4001 FTW!

analogsystem · Post by **analogsystem** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:51 pm

whoa! That tele elite is really cool looking!

Someday I will own:
-A really nice acoustic guitar (either an old Martin or Gibson)
-tele
-Jazzmaster (got to try again)
-a bunch more US Hamers

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:51 pm

i reckon the next guitar i buy will be a 60s jag or jazzmaster, but it won't be for a while. it has to be the right one in terms of looks (a bit beaten up) and price (under Â£2000).

Justyn · Post by **Justyn** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:52 pm

Another Jag.

Probably a japanese one that I'm gonna tinker with

Reece · Post by **Reece** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:07 pm

tele-fucking-caster.

jesus christ. i have wanted one since 2006 but i keep getting thrown curve balls.
i mean the curve balls have been in the shape of a jaguar, a mustang and a jazzmaster so they could be worse curve balls.

one day i'm just going to march into the nearest shop and walk out with a classic vibe.