We took a Gibson 335, a Yamaha SA2200 and the Gretsch Richard Fortus Signature and put them in a head to head (to head!). Grab your semi and let battle commence!
I own the Yamaha. Its a purchase I don't regret at all. It is odd to hear the radius never really knew what it was but that it was a joy to play on. I play strictly clean tones on the neck pick up thru a Fender Reverb and its so creamy sounding. Its cheaper than the Gibson but not that cheap at 3 k Canadian. They've also been dubbed "335 killers" The case even comes with a satin liner like Gibson use to put in their cases almost like they were trying to say something.
I'm going for the Yamaha, the Gibsons been my dream guitar since I was a teen. I'm much older and more informed about guitars and no way am I paying that kind of money for a hit or miss instrument today. All three sounds great btw.
I was actually in a situation where I had to decide between a 335, the SA2200 and the Gretsch Fortus Falcon (6636-RF). I ended up going with the Gretsch and man, I love that guitar more every day. Yep, the Gretsch has this Tele on steroids vibe due to the Filtertron pickups, so it does sound different that the humbucker guitars, but sounds amazing and cuts through a mix like no tomorrow. Also the best sustain I ever had on an electric guitar, it really sings even when it's not plugged. I'm really happy I went with the Gretsch.
treblier: Gretsch basier: Yamaha balancier: Gibson better and less risky: Gibson better and brighter: Gretsch better and cuts better: Yamaha they are all win mate. For me, as a strat guy, i pick the Gretsch! or maybe Gibson? But no Yamaha.
335.. Yamaha wants 2599 with NO FREAKING CASE! Thats bullshit right there. Deal breaker. So is the skinny neck profile and I prefer nitro. To me the neck is the most important thing, pickups can be swapped easy and cheap. It has to feel good in the hand, like a handshake of an old friend. You can toss any pickups you want in anything.
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It's the yammy for me. The sound just gave me a warm fuzzy feeling and a smile every time you played it.
I own the Yamaha. Its a purchase I don't regret at all. It is odd to hear the radius never really knew what it was but that it was a joy to play on. I play strictly clean tones on the neck pick up thru a Fender Reverb and its so creamy sounding. Its cheaper than the Gibson but not that cheap at 3 k Canadian. They've also been dubbed "335 killers" The case even comes with a satin liner like Gibson use to put in their cases almost like they were trying to say something.
I'm going for the Yamaha, the Gibsons been my dream guitar since I was a teen. I'm much older and more informed about guitars and no way am I paying that kind of money for a hit or miss instrument today. All three sounds great btw.
It's the yammy for me. Rhe aound just gave me a warm fuzzy feeling and a smile every time tou played it.
Sound wise for me, it’s got to be the Gibson. If I had to base it on looks though, that yam is having it 😍
I was actually in a situation where I had to decide between a 335, the SA2200 and the Gretsch Fortus Falcon (6636-RF). I ended up going with the Gretsch and man, I love that guitar more every day. Yep, the Gretsch has this Tele on steroids vibe due to the Filtertron pickups, so it does sound different that the humbucker guitars, but sounds amazing and cuts through a mix like no tomorrow.
Also the best sustain I ever had on an electric guitar, it really sings even when it's not plugged. I'm really happy I went with the Gretsch.
Its the yammy for me. Rhe sound just gqve me a warm fuzzy feeling and smile on my face.
treblier: Gretsch
basier: Yamaha
balancier: Gibson
better and less risky: Gibson
better and brighter: Gretsch
better and cuts better: Yamaha
they are all win mate. For me, as a strat guy, i pick the Gretsch! or maybe Gibson? But no Yamaha.
335.. Yamaha wants 2599 with NO FREAKING CASE! Thats bullshit right there. Deal breaker. So is the skinny neck profile and I prefer nitro. To me the neck is the most important thing, pickups can be swapped easy and cheap. It has to feel good in the hand, like a handshake of an old friend. You can toss any pickups you want in anything.
Yamaha all the way.
Yamaha