WTB - I want something... Updated

RevMatt · August 2023

Pretty much as the title...

The gear landscape in my house has changed a little since I first posted this, meaning my budget and requirements have changed so the following is correct as of 12th Sept

I have some cash to spend, and am looking for something in the £950 region or ideally a combination of that cash plus the following which I have for sale (deals including a part ex are favourable to help me free up some space):
- Zilla 2x12 cab - £290

Details of these are here: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/252711/fs-marshall-dsl20c-head-1x12-combo-zilla-2x12-cab-nottingham

What do I want? Any of the following could work:

A core model PRS (CE, Mira or Standard)
Something with P90s
Les Paul Traditional
Something with a gold top

Feel free to make suggestions, although don't both posting a shed load of links to things already listed here (or this thread could get very messy).

Get in touch if you have something in that sort of range.

I'm in Nottingham, so local is required for anything involving a part exchange or postable if a straight purchase.

Tat2dstesh · August 2023

Compact small valve head.
Victory v30. Can be put to fairly low wattage with all the switches to half power amp valves and half power.

£550 Inc postage

RevMatt · August 2023

Thanks @Tat2dstesh - I've previously owned one of these and they're lovely. Will keep it in mind.

rico · August 2023

How about a 1986 Les Paul Studio?

Image: https://i.postimg.cc/QNSq0mJb/E61-B1396-0332-4570-AF8-B-D88-EF7095-F51.jpg

It's been loved and modded:

- Refretted by Feline with Jescar frets
- Earvana compensated nut
- Grover machine heads
- Iron Gear Alchemist P90 in the neck
- Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker in the bridge
- Monty's Guitars wiring loom
- TonePros locking bridge
- Gotoh aluminium tailpiece

RevMatt · August 2023

Apologies @Rico - only just realised I hadn't replied to this. Thanks for the suggestion but not quite ticking the boxes for me.

Original post now updated following the sale of my ESP.

JerkMoans · August 2023

***PUNTER WITH MONEY KLAXON***

Crazyblue1779 · August 2023

I have this which needs a new home because I’ve fallen out of love with thick necks, and I’ve already bought a guitar to replace it….!

2014 Traditional in Iced Tea. All original. I don’t have an exact weight but she’s a hefty beast!

Few wee dings, the worst of which are a couple of cosmetic issues on the top ( the pickguard left a hole which has been filled and lacquered and there’s a ‘plug’ in the pickguard hole with a bit of ‘something’ and a few scratches around it. I’d say this would polish out but it’s never bothered me so I haven’t tried).

There’s a few minor ( and I can’t stress how minor) marks on the neck where I assume it’s rested against an amp. They don’t even photograph and you honesty don’t feel them when playing. I’m fussy as about necks so if I didn’t notice no one else will.

I’m in Northern Ireland so I’d need to post. I’m sorting a shipping box from a local guitar shop this week.

I can provide more images etc if needed.

I was thinking £1300 including shipping would be a fair ‘Fretboard’ price.

SteveF · August 2023

PRS Core SC250 with Tremonti pickups?

Image: https://tfb-user-images.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/011e44971d238806181a7e36b50e4065689a47efe2263cc9be

Image: https://tfb-user-images.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/08122d9420e8b2bcec3ff50802961463428df76101616ba264

Image: https://tfb-user-images.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/af0d1394b11e901c52d130a6a1ce084062fb20cea5fc56ac4a

RevMatt · August 2023

@Crazyblue1779 - nice, definitely one forme to mull over
@SteveF - pm'd

ftumch · August 2023

Gibson Standard SG with coil taps? Can get some photos up if you are interested.

SpoonMan · August 2023

SteveF said:

PRS Core SC250 with Tremonti pickups?

I don't usually go for fancy tops, but that's sexy!

SteveF · August 2023

Thanks. I don’t usually like quilt either - normally a flame guy, but I do like this one.

Godlykepower · August 2023

I’ve got an ESP Phoenix in Vintage White - Seymour Duncan P90 in the neck, Seymour Duncan something or other in the bridge. On paper, it should be my favourite guitar, but I really am just not bonding with it.

Under a year old, never left the house, superb condition….bargain at £750.

Dontgiveupyourdayjob · August 2023

No affiliation to the seller, but if you're wanting something with P90s then this is probably the best bang for your buck on here at the minute...

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/250388/fs-fano-jm6-standard-or-trade-for-jaguar-avri#latest

Rocky1991 · August 2023

SteveF said:

PRS Core SC250 with Tremonti pickups?

That's a tasty burrito

RevMatt · August 2023

Thanks for the various comments and suggestions, apologies if I haven't replied specifically - still mulling my options over.

I may need to prioritise a combo so that will reduce the guitar budget a little (until my Marshall DSL sells).

JerkMoans · August 2023

MikeDearing · August 2023

I've got a bright yellow G les paul special unmarked with the faber and original wrapover bridge should you be mad enough to use it - all docs and a brown liftom - I think it's 2019 ?

beed84 · August 2023

I’d highly recommend the Hamer listed on here. It’s within your price range and will truly blow your socks off

BintyTwanger77 · August 2023

If you’re looking for something amazing sounding, I’m selling my Epi Casino for a round £1k. The P90s on it are so clear and articulate, and it plays beautifully, sounds incredible. As stated in the ad, the pickups are rare Gibson USA embossed, and were only made for one year in 1971-72 and are worth a lot on their own. Drop me a line if you’re interested!

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/245061/price-drop-can-post-fs-1994-epiphone-casino-w-vintage-gibson-usa-p90s/p2

Gemsdals · August 2023

Something a bit different. Crimson Descendant Raw Series Pippy Ash. Previously owned by another forum member. On eBay but would take £900 on here.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166280672799?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1uFQXkURTmG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=1uFQXkURTmG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

swiller · August 2023

Wait for one of these to come up s/h. Ticks all your boxes and nigh on gibbo custom shop level of special feel and sound. Available 1650 new, but now normally 2000 in most outlets. SH expect 11-1300 and go for as early one as you can.

RevMatt · August 2023

Thanks @swiller - a local FB member was selling one recently, but it had sold by the time I'd got it on my radar - certainly one to keep an eye out for.

Thanks too for the other suggestions, the Hamer is cool, but too far away, The Fano looks great too, as does the Epi (but I'm not really into semis)...

RevMatt · September 2023

Original post updated with new needs and new offerings

Sarge · September 2023

There's a Westone Prestige 150 on ebay that looks like it might go cheap, a fret dress probably needed, but it'll be one hell of a guitar once tidied up.
Ok it doesn't meet your requirements, but worth a look.

RevMatt · September 2023

I still want something, still not 100% set on anything specific and ideally still looking for something involving one or both of my trade items in the region of £1000-£1250

Bellycaster · September 2023

RevMatt said:

I still want something, still not 100% set on anything specific and ideally still looking for something involving one or both of my trade items in the region of £1000-£1250

How about a Nice Am Std Tele. You might have seen mine as they've been on sale here for what seems like forever

Kylef · September 2023

I have both a Fender Inoran Jazzmaster and a 2019 Les Paul Special in TV Yellow I’m toying with selling. Send me a message if interested.

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