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(More customer reviews)Background: I've been playing guitar for more than 30 years and have owned many during that time. I've also built 4 Strats and one Tele complete with special pickups and wiring mods. I'm very picky about my guitars. Fit, finish, sound, and even the case is important to me. On to my review.
What I like: It is a beauty. The feel of the neck is hard to explain. Similar to my 98 American Deluxe Strat, but wider and much flater radius. Not a 59 shape, but not thin or thick. Just about right. Its very comfortable. Ebony board is very smooth. Didn't notice any flaws in the workmanship at all. Its not heavy, but has a weight that indicates quality. You just have to hold it once to feel this. Pickups. The jury is still out here. My 98 Ibanez Rg550 has V7/V8 pickups that smoke these. Many have said these pickups grow on you. We'll see.
What I don't like: Mine did not come with a case. It was packed very well in the original box. Yes..its brand new. I can't believe a guitar this expensive didn't come with a case! At least a cheap gig bag? Nope! The frets are a bit sharp, but nothing like the EVH I saw at GC a few weeks ago with super sharp fret sprouts. Unplayable. Unless you want cutup hands! Action is a little high. I have not set this guitar up yet. Once thats done, it should really start to sing.
I've always wanted a 335, but hated every Gibson I played. Thought about the Ibanez AS200, but quality was spotty, and the body and headstock just didn't excite me.
Lastly, I've never read a bad review about this guitar. Everyone seems to love these(once their set-up right) and they are VERY hard to find at a good price and not made anymore. Yamaha said it cost too much to make the guitar. Sad.
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