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Since I got the Starfire, the X170 is getting zero play time. I really dig the X170, but I *love* the Starfire.
I'm on a kick to get rid of all my OK or Good guitars and get/keep the truly outstanding guitars. The X170 is pretty outstanding, but the Starfire is just pure yum. Sure it's only been a couple of weeks. Short attention span.
I'm getting rid of things I can easily replace like my 08 Strat and 08 Tele. The X170 isn't like that though, and I'm afraid I'll regret it later, especially since they're no longer made. I have too many damn guitars. My quest was one of each type. Did pretty well: Strat, Tele, Les Paul, Shredder (Jackson), Acoustic, Semi-hollow and hollow.
Still, do I really NEED an X-170 with a Starfire in the house? If the X170 had a bigsby on it, that would be different. I'm not crazy about drilling holes in such a beautiful guitar either. If I could find a Bigsby/Guild tailpiece that had matching holes I'd be pretty excited. Got excited by this one, but the holes are different: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Guild-Gold- ... 240%3A1318
If I sell it I could apply the money to an X170T (if I could find one) or a Brian Setzer Gretch. I love Swing, Big Band and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. I don't play out anymore, though I'm getting the itch again. Hell even if I joined a big band, I doubt they'd kick me out with a Starfire.
So here's your chance to talk me out of it. Of course if you're looking for one, don't talk me out of it and wait to see it in the FS section.
GAD
I'm on a kick to get rid of all my OK or Good guitars and get/keep the truly outstanding guitars. The X170 is pretty outstanding, but the Starfire is just pure yum. Sure it's only been a couple of weeks. Short attention span.
I'm getting rid of things I can easily replace like my 08 Strat and 08 Tele. The X170 isn't like that though, and I'm afraid I'll regret it later, especially since they're no longer made. I have too many damn guitars. My quest was one of each type. Did pretty well: Strat, Tele, Les Paul, Shredder (Jackson), Acoustic, Semi-hollow and hollow.
Still, do I really NEED an X-170 with a Starfire in the house? If the X170 had a bigsby on it, that would be different. I'm not crazy about drilling holes in such a beautiful guitar either. If I could find a Bigsby/Guild tailpiece that had matching holes I'd be pretty excited. Got excited by this one, but the holes are different: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Guild-Gold- ... 240%3A1318
If I sell it I could apply the money to an X170T (if I could find one) or a Brian Setzer Gretch. I love Swing, Big Band and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. I don't play out anymore, though I'm getting the itch again. Hell even if I joined a big band, I doubt they'd kick me out with a Starfire.
So here's your chance to talk me out of it. Of course if you're looking for one, don't talk me out of it and wait to see it in the FS section.
GAD