To those that say "I don't like SG's, they have bad neck dive", I say you are completely wrong. If you wear an appropriate strap like a leather one with an unfinished back (raw leather) or suede, there is virtually no neck dive.
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I might just do that actually. I want a guitar for D standard and drop tunings, I was debating on whether to get another Floyd Rose equipped guitar, but I think one of those is enough for now. This Tele style would be perfect for what I want it for
I can vouch for the quality of Recording King since I have owned my RD-318 for a while now, and they are built like tanks. The fit and finish is flawless and the set up when I got mine was perfect. I don't think you would at all be disappointed in the Recording King. They are on par with guitars...
I find the coated 80/20 keep their tone for a while. As far as PB, I find they are too dark sounding. I really like the brightness and punch I get from the 80/20.
What is the reason you want an E40D? Eastman tends to have a more "modern" tone and won't really resemble a "Martin". If you want something similar, try a Recording King RD-342. They are built like pre-war Martins at a really decent price. I have not played an Eastman E40D, but I own a Recording...
Eh, the unknown branding is what has kept me from seriously considering a Westcreek V. I have seen reviews on YouTube where they mention the pickups are not very good and can be microphonic. It sounds like you got lucky and got a good one. For me, it's too much money to take a gamble on one when...
As the title suggests, I have been experimenting with different gauges and brands on my acoustic. I prefer the coated strings as I get more mileage for my dollar as compared to regular un-coated strings. I just put some D'Addario XS strings (80/20) on my acoustic and having been an Elixir user...