vexed73
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Been looking for a guitar that is different than my strat or lee paul. These two among jazzmaster and firebird have been on my radar. So looking for impressions and opinions on the two and what you would get if buying.
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Magic Jason
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I would get yet another AL.
That said, I've tried a St Vincent recently and loooved it.
Good news is that you can't go wrong!
PS
It's just that the AL HH with the split coil is the best guitar in the world! And it has unlimited MOJO!!!!
That said, I've tried a St Vincent recently and loooved it.
Good news is that you can't go wrong!
PS
It's just that the AL HH with the split coil is the best guitar in the world! And it has unlimited MOJO!!!!
PeteDuBaldo
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Get both!
Having played both, I enjoy the pickups and wiring in the St Vincent more than the AL HH
Having played both, I enjoy the pickups and wiring in the St Vincent more than the AL HH
xjbebop
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""PS
It's just that the AL HH with the split coil is the best guitar in the world! And it has unlimited MOJO!!!!""
I'm in this camp.
I played a St.V for a few minutes and the ergonomics just didn't work for me, where as the AL shape is perfect for me.
YMMV......
It's just that the AL HH with the split coil is the best guitar in the world! And it has unlimited MOJO!!!!""
I'm in this camp.
I played a St.V for a few minutes and the ergonomics just didn't work for me, where as the AL shape is perfect for me.
YMMV......
Well, the good news is that they are both different than a strat or a les paul.
For me, if I could only have one it would be the AL HH. It fits me very well ergonomically and I find it comfortable to play.
Other than that, it is hard to make a recommendation because they are very different and both great in their own way.
For me, if I could only have one it would be the AL HH. It fits me very well ergonomically and I find it comfortable to play.
Other than that, it is hard to make a recommendation because they are very different and both great in their own way.
Beerandbeards
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I just tried the St. VINCENT at DuBaldo's. I really like it. The shape is more preferable than the AL and that unfinished neck was super smooth. The neck was a little thicker than I'm used to but if I had a little extra cash I'd buy it.
P.S. Pete, I finally got to check out your shop. I'll be back when you get those Sterling JP'S back in stock
P.S. Pete, I finally got to check out your shop. I'll be back when you get those Sterling JP'S back in stock
ZeroFivefour
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Take a look at the neck pocket on both.
The AL seems to have substantially better access to upper frets. I'm not sure you can easily navigate, if at all, the 21st and 22nd frets on the SV. Never played one, but from pics it looks like the body and neck join at the 20th fret, rendering this a 20 fret guitar at best, again, I've never played one so, take one for a test drive to confirm. If that is important to you, then the Albert Lee is your ticket. If not, then consider the pickups and tones that the guitar can deliver. Which is more important to you?
Also have you considered the Axis or Armada?
Cheers,
Tom
The AL seems to have substantially better access to upper frets. I'm not sure you can easily navigate, if at all, the 21st and 22nd frets on the SV. Never played one, but from pics it looks like the body and neck join at the 20th fret, rendering this a 20 fret guitar at best, again, I've never played one so, take one for a test drive to confirm. If that is important to you, then the Albert Lee is your ticket. If not, then consider the pickups and tones that the guitar can deliver. Which is more important to you?
Also have you considered the Axis or Armada?
Cheers,
Tom
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