different types of surf guitars

MissingLink

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Posted on Aug 13 2016 06:18 AM

Roadrunner Guitars in France. You can find the surfboard job down among the custom guitars. Looks like two or three are based on Sweptwing design.

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HallmarkSweptWinger

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Posted on Aug 13 2016 11:28 AM

Thanks!
Oh, I remember this RoadRunner guitars from somewhere else in the web. They are really expensive. Are there any experiences how they sound and feel???

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MissingLink

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Posted on Aug 14 2016 03:28 AM

Ha-ha! I'd like to experience one of those, too, but can't see spending that kind of cake on a guitar. Danelectros and old Yamahas are more my speed. But the OP was asking about custom builds, so Roadrunner might be of interest.

Meanwhile, here's an another surf guitar alternative. We've seen an SGV-800 in this thread; I humbly submit for consideration the SGV-300.

24.75 scale, bigger frets and flatter fretboard than a Jag or JM, three single coils, great vibrato. Not everyone's cup of coffee, but it definitely has the sound.

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HallmarkSweptWinger

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Posted on Aug 14 2016 03:53 AM

Yes, the SGV300 is also one of my top fave guitars. I also had two SGV800s, but I sold them... The SGV300 sounds very similar to a Jaguar IMO. But with an own character. Yesterday I gave my yellow SGV300 new strings. I tried thinner strings (9-42) and it seems it is better with those. Like Mosrites, the Yamahas also do not like sooo thick strings like Jaguars or Jazzmasters. The SGV300s are getting higher in prices I have noticed...
I once bought my yellow one new for 199€. But this was 13 years ago.
Here`s an old video from 2004 with my yellow SGV300. The splashy sound is from the Yamaha.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-1vDd0a5E

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james14000

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Posted on Aug 14 2016 06:30 AM

Interesting info about the strings..

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SHADOWNIGHT5150

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Posted on Aug 14 2016 02:56 PM

those yamaha guitars look cool

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Toneschaser

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Posted on Aug 15 2016 11:47 AM

I'd say whatever works for the player could be considered a surf guitar. For me it depends on the mood I'm in, lately I've been playing my Gibson custom shop Les Paul. It gets the job done just as good as my Jazzmaster or Strat does.

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SHADOWNIGHT5150

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Posted on Aug 15 2016 10:20 PM

I've been looking at those reverend guitars

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SHADOWNIGHT5150

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Posted on Aug 16 2016 09:38 AM

I've also got a low tension spring for my telecaster bigsby

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Posted on Aug 16 2016 09:58 AM

You can get the low tension Bigsby spring from Reverend.
I have them in both of my Bigsby equipped guitars and they make a big difference in the feel.
Soft Touch Spring

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dragonsurfer

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Posted on Dec 30 2016 11:05 PM

james14000 wrote:

I found these here :http://www.rondomusic.com/electricguitar.html and i wonder how do they sound..

SX guitars have proven to be good playing and sounding guitars especially for the money. SX mania has been on for several years now among collectors.

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taijiguy

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Posted on Dec 31 2016 08:35 AM

I had an SX "Strat" a few years ago. It sounded and played very nice, except the ends of the frets were a bit sharp. I've been thinking about trying one of the new breed to see if they've improved. I also had an SX "jazz bass" that that wasn't bad.

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MissingLink Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 488 Edge of the East China Sea	Posted on Aug 13 2016 06:18 AM Roadrunner Guitars in France. You can find the surfboard job down among the custom guitars. Looks like two or three are based on Sweptwing design. Top
HallmarkSweptWinger Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia	Posted on Aug 13 2016 11:28 AM Thanks! Oh, I remember this RoadRunner guitars from somewhere else in the web. They are really expensive. Are there any experiences how they sound and feel??? — Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea www.kilaueas.de https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien Top
MissingLink Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 488 Edge of the East China Sea	Posted on Aug 14 2016 03:28 AM Ha-ha! I'd like to experience one of those, too, but can't see spending that kind of cake on a guitar. Danelectros and old Yamahas are more my speed. But the OP was asking about custom builds, so Roadrunner might be of interest. Meanwhile, here's an another surf guitar alternative. We've seen an SGV-800 in this thread; I humbly submit for consideration the SGV-300. 24.75 scale, bigger frets and flatter fretboard than a Jag or JM, three single coils, great vibrato. Not everyone's cup of coffee, but it definitely has the sound. Top
HallmarkSweptWinger Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia	Posted on Aug 14 2016 03:53 AM Yes, the SGV300 is also one of my top fave guitars. I also had two SGV800`s, but I sold them... The SGV300 sounds very similar to a Jaguar IMO. But with an own character. Yesterday I gave my yellow SGV300 new strings. I tried thinner strings (9-42) and it seems it is better with those. Like Mosrites, the Yamahas also do not like sooo thick strings like Jaguars or Jazzmasters. The SGV300`s are getting higher in prices I have noticed... I once bought my yellow one new for 199€. But this was 13 years ago. Here`s an old video from 2004 with my yellow SGV300. The splashy sound is from the Yamaha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-1vDd0a5E — Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea www.kilaueas.de https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien Last edited: Aug 14, 2016 03:53:48 Top
james14000 Joined: Apr 14, 2015 Posts: 148	Posted on Aug 14 2016 06:30 AM Interesting info about the strings.. — https://www.youtube.com/user/jamess1400 Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Aug 14 2016 02:56 PM those yamaha guitars look cool Top
Toneschaser Joined: Jun 14, 2012 Posts: 462 Ohio!	Posted on Aug 15 2016 11:47 AM I'd say whatever works for the player could be considered a surf guitar. For me it depends on the mood I'm in, lately I've been playing my Gibson custom shop Les Paul. It gets the job done just as good as my Jazzmaster or Strat does. Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Aug 15 2016 10:20 PM I've been looking at those reverend guitars Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Aug 16 2016 09:38 AM I've also got a low tension spring for my telecaster bigsby Top
Reverb17 Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 510 NYC	Posted on Aug 16 2016 09:58 AM You can get the low tension Bigsby spring from Reverend. I have them in both of my Bigsby equipped guitars and they make a big difference in the feel. Soft Touch Spring — TarantinosNYC TarantinosNYC FB page The WrayCyclers FB page Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival Top
dragonsurfer Joined: Apr 17, 2008 Posts: 128	Posted on Dec 30 2016 11:05 PM james14000 wrote: I found these here :http://www.rondomusic.com/electricguitar.html and i wonder how do they sound.. SX guitars have proven to be good playing and sounding guitars especially for the money. SX mania has been on for several years now among collectors. Top
taijiguy Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 210 Newington, CT USA	Posted on Dec 31 2016 08:35 AM I had an SX "Strat" a few years ago. It sounded and played very nice, except the ends of the frets were a bit sharp. I've been thinking about trying one of the new breed to see if they've improved. I also had an SX "jazz bass" that that wasn't bad. Top

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