threeminutesboy
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yep I agree, it would be boring if every guitar was built the same way
My Set neck Yamaha SG2000 was just an amazing guitar, a tone monster. But was just way too heavy for my old back 
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yep I agree, it would be boring if every guitar was built the same way
My Set neck Yamaha SG2000 was just an amazing guitar, a tone monster. But was just way too heavy for my old back 
buckethead777
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I'd like to see what BP has to say about this topic
beej
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The topic of making other kinds of guitars (not just set necks) has come up a few times. Acoustics, hollow bodies, etc. Can't find the comment, but a while back, sterling had a great comment that went something like, "the market allows you to be successful in certain segments" (something to that effect).
In the guitar world, it's pretty easy to get pigeonholed into a particular design ... Fender for bolt-on, Gibson for neck through body, etc, ... I really think the EBMM crew know where to operate most successfully and hit their sweet spot.
You see new designs and innovations from EBMM all the time, but it takes a reasonable amount of time for them to get traction in the market. But of any guitar company I've ever seen, they're expanding their presence and reputation like nobody else.
Edit: found that quote:
"I have explained that the market allows you to be in certain segments. Notice how many times Fender has tried acoustics...Fender is percieved as an bolt on electric guitar company. Sheeze, Ive been fighting for twenty years just to be considered something more than a bass company....."
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/9756-would-ernie-ball-music-man-ever-consider-making.html#post109390
In the guitar world, it's pretty easy to get pigeonholed into a particular design ... Fender for bolt-on, Gibson for neck through body, etc, ... I really think the EBMM crew know where to operate most successfully and hit their sweet spot.
You see new designs and innovations from EBMM all the time, but it takes a reasonable amount of time for them to get traction in the market. But of any guitar company I've ever seen, they're expanding their presence and reputation like nobody else.
Edit: found that quote:
"I have explained that the market allows you to be in certain segments. Notice how many times Fender has tried acoustics...Fender is percieved as an bolt on electric guitar company. Sheeze, Ive been fighting for twenty years just to be considered something more than a bass company....."
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/9756-would-ernie-ball-music-man-ever-consider-making.html#post109390
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hbucker
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This is a little like the conversation about which is better, a Strat or an LP? Arguments can be made for both kinds of tone but arguably, I think we need both and everything in between.
There is no "better" IMO. And yes, my EVH can hold it's own funtionally and tonally with other guitars of different construction.
There is no "better" IMO. And yes, my EVH can hold it's own funtionally and tonally with other guitars of different construction.
