elliott guitar?

[mariote5]

Does anyone know which acoustic guitar elliott used to use?

[fake concerns]

yamaha fg-180 red label (nippon gakki, i think)

[McCoy]

Now I would leave room for bias as I've only heard opinions from his fans, but it's supposed to have a great sound and be really quite cheap.

[El Duderino]

His guitar was actually a non-nippon gakki. I also have a non-nippon gakki but i've heard that nippon gakki's sound better.

[Obstinate]

Now I would leave room for bias as I've only heard opinions from his fans, but it's supposed to have a great sound and be really quite cheap.

Is $150 cheap?

[mariote5]

yamaha fg-180 red label (nippon gakki, i think)

thanks!

[robot hand]

he had a gibson j-45 too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5SFyBKybJM

these guitars are the freakin' best sounding things ever imo.

[fwoty oz]

Ya $150 is dirt cheap for a guitar that most people would actually put on an album.

The J-45 is so so sexy and I need one. Yes, need. I wish they were $150 =(

[robot hand]

$4200 here.. damn eh? :ok:

i doubt i'd ever see a used one in my city, though i might get lucky when i move state :yes:

http://elderly.com/images/vintage/26U/26U-1704_front.jpg

these aren't too shabby either :yes:

though i would prefer another 1964 model, this one here is '66 :)
the 64 doesn't have that funky steel thing on the bridge, although i imagine that would help the structure somewhat.
mine had a big crack on the top.. but still sounded like no other 12 string i've heard!
no martin comes close.. hee hee!

[Obstinate]

I saw one on eBay for $150. I hope I can get one for my birthday in three months!

[robot hand]

a yamaha or gibson?!
:eyepop:

[aural near]

beware of the gibsons. There is a lot of difference between one J-45 and another.

Elliott used his Yamaha all the way up to Figure 8. They are lovely guitars that sound really good when recorded.

Good strings are as important as a good guitar. Elliott used John Pearse Medium Gauge Phosphor-Bronze. I have them and personally, I can't hear any difference between them and other leading brands.

[robot hand]

oh man...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1943-Gibson-J-45-Pre-war-Banner-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ170143234530QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

:cry: :cry: :cry:

it has a fucking THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER. :cry:

[British_Rockstar]

(whistles)

classic...
I need me a good $150 guitar.

And Elliott's talent. He could have at least willed it to someone. He doesn't need it anymore, does he?
But there's some serious jamming up in heaven...

[TempodiMorire]

I saw one on eBay for $150. I hope I can get one for my birthday in three months!

Were you talking about this one:http://cgi.ebay.com/1943-Gibson-J-45-Pre-war-Banner-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ170143234530QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting ???
I think you might have been reading the shipping costs..... :-p

EDIT: ah no, my mistake,you must have been talking bout this http://cgi.ebay.com/1970s-Gibson-J-45-Deluxe-Sunburst_W0QQitemZ230163193742QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[mojo_pin122]

wonder how many threads have now been started seeking this information...

[Obstinate]

Were you talking about this one:http://cgi.ebay.com/1943-Gibson-J-45-Pre-war-Banner-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ170143234530QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting ???
I think you might have been reading the shipping costs..... :-p

EDIT: ah no, my mistake,you must have been talking bout this http://cgi.ebay.com/1970s-Gibson-J-45-Deluxe-Sunburst_W0QQitemZ230163193742QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No the Yamaha runs for about $150 on eBay I saw. but shippings like $40. Still a steal right?

[TempodiMorire]

No the Yamaha runs for about $150 on eBay I saw. but shippings like $40. Still a steal right?

Oh sorry, i thought you were talking bout the J-45
The Yamaha FG-180 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Yamaha-FG-180-Guitar-and-Case-Japan_W0QQitemZ190144749864QQihZ009QQcategoryZ33033QQcmdZViewItem) looks quite nice to though.Well worth the price :)

[placeholder86]

I wanna get one of these yam's, but not off ebay...any dealers who sell em??

[Obstinate]

Yeah, probably big-name stores have it like SamAsh or Guitar Center if you've got one of those nearby. I've got a Yamaha F-335. Are those any good? And how much would repairing the frets and the action probably run?

[placeholder86]

im not sure man, I had a sweet little solid - top vintage but I knocked it over and the neck snapped :O I fuckin loved that guitar aswell, so for the last year ive been using this obscenely big gibson replica, ive developed a sentimental attachment to it though, having learned songs like independence day and happiness etc on it. But I hate it its just waaayy too big for me!

[Obstinate]

Geez, how hard did you knock it over? Guess I'll have to call around.

[placeholder86]

pretty hard!! I didnt notice at first, then saw the crack in the neck....then the tears came.

[Obstinate]

pretty hard!! I didnt notice at first, then saw the crack in the neck....then the tears came.

haha, that can be a double meaning. if my guitar broke, I'd be crying. But even if you've got a giant one to replace it, still a guitar. You should get one of those Spanish mariachi ones. They're tiny, the sound's too loud for my voice, but it was nice.

[zen_arcade]

WHY OH WHY CAN'T WE STICKY A FUCKING ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION?!?!?!! IT GETS ASKED NEARLY EVERY DAY!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*head explodes*

[TempodiMorire]

WHY OH WHY CAN'T WE STICKY A FUCKING ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION?!?!?!! IT GETS ASKED NEARLY EVERY DAY!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*head explodes*

Yeah, personally i think it would be nice to have a sticky with an indexed FAQ about Elliott, like his recording equipment,released songs,what his i <\3 Metal t-shirt means etc

[Obstinate]

Geez, is $45 plus the cost of strings alot for a setup?

[fwoty oz]

Geez, is $45 plus the cost of strings alot for a setup?

Nope, around $50 is pretty standard. Over 50 is a lot.

[Obstinate]

Is it really worth it on a Yamaha F-335?
This one:
http://img3.guitarcenter.com/dbase/pics/products/6/2/7/419627.jpg
Not to mention the guitar's only $150. Or should I just get the action lowered?

[TempodiMorire]

Looks like a fine guitar to me. I'd pay the $50,and think of it as sort of as money well spent. If its done correctly, u won't need it done again, its just a once of so, its worth it :)

EDIT: just lower the action, if its causing you problems,whatever that costs

[fwoty oz]

If you've never had it done it'll make a world of difference. It's up to you & how seriously you take guitar. I would never dream of not having a professional set up done on any of my guitars when I get them but I always spend WAY too much money on music gear.

[meepmeep]

do not forget the le domino as featured on roman candle :)

[robot hand]

EDIT: ah no, my mistake,you must have been talking bout this http://cgi.ebay.com/1970s-Gibson-J-45-Deluxe-Sunburst_W0QQitemZ230163193742QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

did you see the damage on that?
looks pretty bad eh.. a shame.
though i'm sure someone has the money to make even a shitty repair job then sell it again for a few grand.
heh! :band:

[robot hand]

Is it really worth it on a Yamaha F-335?
This one:
http://img3.guitarcenter.com/dbase/pics/products/6/2/7/419627.jpg
Not to mention the guitar's only $150. Or should I just get the action lowered?

i played one of these for a while in a shop while looking for a new guitar.
they're not bad for the price i think.
in the end they are what they are for the money.. which sounds dumb but is true.
a fair guitar no less!
you could do lot worse for the same price ;):yes:

[robot hand]

http://pictures.macrosysinc.net/rsw/876322/9610C.jpg

that's some beautiful headstock right there :O

[robot hand]

WHY OH WHY CAN'T WE STICKY A FUCKING ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION?!?!?!! IT GETS ASKED NEARLY EVERY DAY!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*head explodes*

sweetadeline.net FAQ maybe?

[meepmeep]

do not forget the le domino as featured on roman candle :)

wow .. you can actually buy one on ebay right now.

if i was only feeling richer right now.

LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/1930S-REGAL-Le-DOMINO_W0QQitemZ200144764650QQihZ010QQcategoryZ33025QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem)

[Liquid Sunshine]

sorry to hijack the thread but I was always meaning to ask ,someone or anyone:

Where are elliotts guitars now?

With the family, with larry? In new monkey?!? OR what

If I was older and richer I'd bid so much money for one of his guitars, well for that cherry one, mmmmmm yeh, that be good

brainwarmer had the chance to play elliott smiths guitar, they threw together some lyrics probably in 2 minutes flat to make this:

http://cdbaby.name/b/r/brainwarmer.jpg

P.S if my posts aren't that coherant tonight its coz I'm slightly drunk and a little tired, yeh.

[McCoy]

Personally like the Martins the best out of what I've played, but I've never had a chance to try out a Gibson acoustic. Basically though, when you're looking at Gibsons and Martins and stuff of that caliber, a guitar of Yamaha's quality for $150 is a definite steal. It's all about how much you're willing to shell out for the tone you want. That and being able to say "Hey, my guitar costs $2000 more than yours" (which my friend has reminded me about his PRS more than once).