Re: Re: Mini Electric Guitars

["Krispen Hartung" <khartung@cableone.net>]

Thanks. I think I may be sold on the Spirit. What is the main difference 
in 
quality and playability between the Spririt and Hohner?

Kris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Nelson" <psychle62@yahoo.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Mini Electric Guitars


>I think you'd be better off with the Spirit GT-Pro or
> the slightly earlier Hohner equivalent (same
> Steinberger-licensed hardware) than with something
> with a radically different, nearly
> impossible-to-intonate scale length. The Spirit is
> about 30", and in its gig bag still less than 33",
> although for travelling you'll get funny looks because
> it's somewhat weaponish-looking. But then again, burly
> men in dark suits with light ties carrying violin
> cases used to get that reaction, and times change.
>
> In any case, stay far, far away from the Epiphone 1/2
> scale series which are really nothing more than
> childrens' toys. I bought a "Wee Vee" to cannibalize
> for parts (needed a half-scale neck for a full-scale
> electric cello project), and before dissembling it, I
> played it for a little while and could safely say that
> it would NEVER play in tune. Besides, they've only got
> one pickup and I, like you, am very fond of my neck
> pickup.
>
> The Spirit, on the other hand, while still the target
> of scorn from owners of composite Steinys, intonates
> accurately, stays in tune extremely well, meets your
> size requirements and is a bargain.
>
> -t-
>
> --- Krispen Hartung <khartung@cableone.net> wrote:
>
>> Looks cool, but 38 inches is too long. I'm looking
>> for the 1/2 guitar
>> size...25-30 inches.
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