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Posted by: Smikey2006 Nov 13 2007, 03:04 AM

I want to start a thread where we post links to or pictures of the most beautiful guitars ever.. In our own opinions. Heres 1 of mine. http://www.zacharyguitars.com/031101pics.htm ,I got the inspirtation for this topic by seeing many links on this site to some amazing looking guitars. Lets see your favorites

Posted by: Robin Nov 13 2007, 06:08 AM

Any Les Paul

Posted by: Robin Nov 13 2007, 06:22 AM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pLucIJFFPfY

The one he use there is also super amazing. And the soooound, oooomg...

Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Nov 13 2007, 06:58 AM

it has a extremely sexy bridge, is it wilkinson or sommit?
anyway i dont like the headstock but the bridge is very nice!

Posted by: swingline Nov 13 2007, 07:05 AM

The B.C. Rich Mockingbird Special X. Don't like how it plays much but it sure is beautiful.

Posted by: botoxfox Nov 13 2007, 07:20 AM

I'm totally in love with the JEM/RG shape, especially those with neon colors...

I actually think Les Pauls are rather ugly.

*prepares to be flamed *

Posted by: Pavel Nov 13 2007, 07:39 AM

I second you there! I just love sharp edged guitars like Ibanez! Any of it - RG-JEM and even S is awesome.

Posted by: Zephyr Nov 13 2007, 07:47 AM

The Ibanez JEM7VWH... just beautiful...

Posted by: Robin Nov 13 2007, 08:03 AM

Haha, I wont flame you. I've never liked Ibanez guitar designs (excluding the one Gilbert use in the Down to Mexico music video)

Posted by: JVM Nov 13 2007, 08:30 AM

Smikey, that guitar has beautiful bridge (only a guitar player would ever comment that a guitar has a beautiful bridge). My favorite for looks is the nitefly (just look on the main page ) or a beat up strat.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 13 2007, 08:54 AM

The guitar Steve Vai is holding in this picture.

Posted by: Understudy Nov 13 2007, 09:00 AM

www.carvin.com Any guitars Carvin make are top quality and easy on the eyes

Posted by: The Uncreator Nov 13 2007, 09:00 AM

here are some of my favorites

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 13 2007, 09:18 AM

I've loved all three of these guitars ever since i've layed eyes on them. I agree with these as being beautiful.

Posted by: Smikey2006 Nov 13 2007, 09:41 AM

i LOVE the dave mustaine signature v.. i have a picture of it on my wall

Posted by: fkalich Nov 13 2007, 09:47 AM

just shows how people are different. those ibanez sort of reminded me of lolly pops. or those neon colored popsicles, you know the ones with the tropical fruit flavors, the ones most people don't like.

les paul looked great though.

we will see in the year 2020. still will be les pauls in demand. the ibanez an interesting relic for this period, sort of like lava lamps in the 60's.

edit: I bet she would love those guitars

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDk8Bzl7UDU

Posted by: besip Nov 13 2007, 09:57 AM

[quote name='The Uncreator' date='Nov 13 2007, 03:00 AM' post='84784']
here are some of my favorites




that one is bomb

Posted by: Goliath Nov 13 2007, 10:59 AM

Negative Ghost Rider. The RG just released it's 20th anniversary re-issue as well as the JEM sporting it's 20th anniversary model as well, making it the second oldest signature model besides the Les Paul itself.

In another 20 years I doubt anything is going to change. There will still be Les Paul enthusiasts the same as there are SuperStrat enthusiasts. We both know it's not changing.

On the otherside of the coin, LP's could be looked at as (to coin the term used by Dethklok) "Grandpas Guitars". I mean look at what "popular" music is, it's definitely feasible.

But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have a coworker who is obsessed with Univox/Mosrite guitars (reverse strat w/ 3x3 headstock) which I think is abominable. He pays high dollar for a good vintage one. His bandmember plays a lot of Silvertone guitars, has over 15, another guitar I would not really consider to be a looker (or a player) but he loves them.

Posted by: Wyvernx Nov 13 2007, 11:06 AM

I love how this axe looks, but I think it may be a little too fragile.
http://bcrich.com/draco.html

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 13 2007, 11:15 AM

I just think this Ibanez in a Artic finish in silver,red , or gold is so awesome!
http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/RGR320EXSAR-6858dd9b97ac0aab6688677af0d5912b.jpg

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 13 2007, 12:22 PM

I was actually looking into getting that, lol. I don't think I am though.

Posted by: Kizaze44 Nov 13 2007, 12:46 PM

For those who think the Les Paul is ugly - WOW! - before purchasing my gal, I held every other brand in my hands, but when I felt... The Queen, nothing else was even close, really! I guess it's a matter of taste, like most things in music...

I have four wonderful kids... This is my fifth (non-human) baby!

Posted by: Hardtail Nov 13 2007, 02:33 PM

The Quilted maple top PRS guitars are leaps and bounds prettier than any other guitar I have ever seen in person.


Hardtail

Posted by: Hemlok Nov 13 2007, 04:07 PM

Les Paul's

Posted by: Pavel Nov 13 2007, 05:38 PM

It definitely is one of my favorites Oh a video review on it will be killer once i get it in my hands. Can't wait!

Posted by: Hemlok Nov 13 2007, 06:08 PM

Oh that is what you are getting Pavel? Wow! looks sweet. I have always wanted to try a 7 string.

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 13 2007, 07:13 PM

Hemlok what are you doing with my guitar?

***turns round and checks. Phew it's still there panic over.***

.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Hemlok Nov 13 2007, 07:22 PM

Tony, I didn't know you had a wine red LP? They are so pretty, it is the greatest colour, I had to have it. Oh and no pickguard, I don't like the look of pickguard on LP's.

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 13 2007, 07:36 PM

They sure are Hemlok and I agree about the pickguard - perhaps on a Black Beauty but not on this one .

Bought mine on a chance visit to a music shop a few years back - saw it and fell in love .
Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: mattacuk Nov 13 2007, 08:11 PM

First of I would like to say I like pretty much ALL the styles.

I love JEMS, PGM's, RG's, Strats, Musicman, anything else I havent mentioned.

But guys , need I say more?



The smell,the look, the texture, the feel... ahhh heaven

Oh yeah, and Hemloks is my favorite guitar in this thread!

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 13 2007, 08:25 PM

My nomination - a Gibson Byrdland from 1953:



Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: mattacuk Nov 13 2007, 08:26 PM

Wow that is lovely Tony. I am a real sucker for classic designs!

Posted by: yell03 Nov 14 2007, 12:59 AM

The Fender Showmaster FMT HH is a not well known, but really nice looking guitar.

Not only that, but 24 frets, a thin set-neck, Seymour Duncan pick-ups, and tremolo make it sound and play as good as it looks.

I've included some pics of mine.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 14 2007, 01:06 AM

That is a really nice looking Fender. I'd like to try one of those out one day. Is that American made?

Posted by: Tank Nov 14 2007, 01:07 AM

Snap!!

Posted by: yell03 Nov 14 2007, 01:08 AM

No, It is Korean, but the quality is really nice.

Brand New they go for around $700, I got lucky and found a new one on Ebay for $400 shipped

I am trying to resize the pics???

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 14 2007, 01:10 AM

Thats awesome. I'd love to get one I always wanted to put humbuckers in my Strat but that would be awesome to get one of those. Do they have American made ones?

Posted by: yell03 Nov 14 2007, 01:15 AM

I think they make Fender Custom shop ones, but they are $2000+

The Korean model is really nice, it has 5 way pick-up selector so you can actually get that Single Coil strat sound along with the Humbucker sounds.

This guitar is versatile enough for Metal, classic rock, and even twang Strat style sounds.

Here is a smaller pic:



I just cut my guitar collection way down.

I recently sold my Ibanez Prestige RGA121, my Gibson Flying V, and my ESP LTD Viper 400 is on ebay right now.

The only guitars I am keeping that made the cut are the Fender and my Les Paul.

The Vendetta XM works nice for traveling as if it gets stolen I don't care.

Posted by: Scott Gentzen Nov 14 2007, 01:16 AM

I love those old Mosrite guitars. There's a pawn shop near me that has a 60's Silvertone with a Jaguar style body. Looks like it's been gnawed on by a dog, but it's beautiful. Some day I'm going to ask them to pull it down and let me take a test drive. It probably sounds like crap...but I love guitars that sound like crap.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 14 2007, 01:21 AM

I'm not surprised that they would be that much, as for it is Fender. Maybe after I get a PRS and a LP i'll order one.

Posted by: Scott Gentzen Nov 14 2007, 01:23 AM

In the late 80's to the early 90's Fender made what they called the HM Strat. Similar configuration and made in the USA. They can be a little hard to find, but I don't think you'd have to pay more than US$1000 for one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_HM_Strat

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 14 2007, 01:25 AM

Ok, thanks Scott. I'll look into this.

Posted by: Hemlok Nov 14 2007, 04:54 PM

Wow that looks nice!!! I would love to try one of those guitars.

Posted by: Scott Gentzen Nov 15 2007, 08:26 PM

I did some looking around on this yesterday. Looks like they're going mostly for under $500 on eBay.

I've got a new job coming up...might have to think more about getting one of these.

Posted by: USAMAN Nov 15 2007, 08:31 PM

CMT GIBSON E2= breathtaking

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 08:52 PM

Yeah I saw it there too. Looks pretty sweet.

Posted by: stratman33 Nov 16 2007, 07:28 AM

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/7/5/9/276759.jpg
i say prs guitars are the most beatiful guitars.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 16 2007, 07:31 AM

Mhm, they definitely are one of the most beautifully made guitars. Expecially the Dragon Series. Check those out if you haven't.

Posted by: Owen Nov 16 2007, 08:29 AM

Like a PRS, but more sleek and cooler I think.

Better price too!

Posted by: napsternova Nov 16 2007, 08:37 AM

me likey my American Stat

Posted by: USAMAN Nov 16 2007, 09:11 AM

My 1995 Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul Standard Bantam (Spalted, Flamed maple top) is pretty easy on the eyes. Chambered body, 50's neck, Tortoise Binding front and back. Gold hardware. But photo #2 proves daddy loves his babys equally.

(basement under construction sorry).
PEACE!

Posted by: Understudy Nov 16 2007, 09:31 AM

USAMAN that is killer, I would love to see a few better photos of it

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 16 2007, 09:47 AM

Seriously beautiful LP USAMAN .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: USAMAN Nov 16 2007, 10:16 AM

Ill clean it up and get a better pic...I used my camera phone.....scroll to the left and check out my others... I just got a new s2170se-ntf what a killer guitar...i cant put it down. the others are a 199X 1527 prestige (dimarzios), a warmoth (fake strat) killer stuff (warmoth that is) and a 1981 gibson kalamazoo explorer e2 with walnut/maple construction. The explorer is the model with the "tummy cut". The explorer is the heaviest sounding guitar ever. (I have the stock dirty fingers bridge pick-up but replaced it with a really old duncan distortion I had laying around). A happy marrage I must say.

Have you ever seen a Bantam before? Its a very odd limited run. Came out the same time as the flourentine Im told. I read somewhere it was a 400 or less run. I have never seen another one.

Posted by: Rob_g Nov 16 2007, 10:18 AM

I like my strat


but im a sucker for most v's

Posted by: USAMAN Nov 16 2007, 10:28 AM

One Word "NICE"

Posted by: SLASH91 Nov 16 2007, 12:27 PM

I love this RG

http://www.americanmusical.com/images--i-IBA-RGT320Q-RRB--t-h.html

Posted by: kebsis Nov 17 2007, 11:55 AM

This ESP Eclipse (Les Paul) is beautiful. I'm thinking about getting it, I just have to figure out how to justify buying a fifth guitar at 1200 bucks.

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/ECII-VTBEMG.htm

Posted by: USAMAN Nov 21 2007, 01:15 AM

Only five?
You better go out and get another one thats not even close to enough!

Posted by: botoxfox Nov 22 2007, 10:17 PM

I think Paul Gilbert's reverse Iceman models look pretty sweet...

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Posted by: Soul_Decision Nov 22 2007, 10:30 PM

Mine would be the B.C Rich WMD Warbeast and the B.C Rich Draco guitar. They are awesome.

Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Nov 22 2007, 11:02 PM

i am in love with ALL of Paul Gilberts guitars tbh lol
its like he reads my mind and makes something i can never afford
damn.... i wish i had his guitar collection

Posted by: Paul Coutts Nov 25 2007, 09:28 AM

seriously....
All RG's are amazing-looking, and I've come quite attached to ESP's and LTD's...
Les Paul's tho? looking good, don't like playing them at all.