I have this guitar since One year and it is such a cool guitar. The Sound and Quality are awesome. Very good Alternative to Gibson. Greetings from Germany
Thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the comment! I love my Stanford guitars. They are fantastic instruments and as you said, a great alternative to Gibson!
yep , i saw this guitar on the web about 3-4 years ago, it was an article about the stanford crossroads serie being an "maybach" branded guitar , designed in germany , made in china ( under supervision off maybach ) , ever since then i was wachting to see or i could find a second hand . Last week i got lucky and finally found one , super happy now !
Thank you so much for that super well review. Really impressed by that box, your playing and thank for not shredding that beautifull little thing. I now know what I miss and need....maybe even good for some jazzy tunes too...
I actually thought that I'd hate semi hollow and fully hollow guitars when I was growing up, but when I got my first 335 style it changed my life. I love them now!
Just got mine. About 10 times better than any epiphone casino I have ever played. Would really be interested in comparing it to a Gibson 330. This is an incredible guitar for the money. Thanks so much for your review, it totally convinced me 🤟🏼
Hey Garry, thanks for checking out the video, glad you are enjoying your guitar! I love it, I've gigged with it quite a lot too and it's proven to be very dependable. I'd also be interested in seeing how it feels compared to a Gibson 330. I've been told, from a lot of people that have tried 330s that it's very similar, but I personally have never played a real 330 to compare it! I'd love to though!
Two things that nobody mentions about this guitar is 1) where the neck joins - all those extra reachable frets!!! I think this is rare on most similar hollow body guitars 2) the colour - you only get that Beautiful yellow when you shine a light on the guitar. I thought they’d changed the sunburst, but the I noticed different shades on your video and others depending on the light. So directed a lamp towards my guitar and smiled 😀
I bought this one last week! Im a les Paul fan. But this one is rock n roll ! perfect for acdc style! The old gibsons 335’s sounds also more like a p90 than a modern humbucker. So the low output is perfect!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah there are 2 different models. The Thinline 30 (The guitar in this video) is fully hollow, but they also do a Thinline 35 which has a centre block more like an ES335.
I just bought a 2e hand one , and i love it ! . I had an eastman t64v before ( wich i sold because of the neck joining the body at the 15/16 th fret and the relic finisch wich i do not like ( it was a great guitar though and the seymour duncan antqiue P90 's sounded great ( the newer ones have lollar P 90's in them ) , and i did have regrets selling this guitar the moment after the guy walked out the door with my guitar : ) . So then i went on search for a replacement . a real gibson ES 330 is way to expensive and they also mostly have the same neck/body joint at the 15/16 th fret , although i know they have made ES 330 's with the neck joining the body at the 18/19 fret later on ( from the info i could find on the web i understand that Gibosn started to make the ES 330 in 1959 , a year later then the ES 335 , and started to make the 18/19 fret neck/body joined ES 330's later on in the 60's somewhere . So yeah , the other option was an epi casino , but although these are not bad guitars ( only thing about them is though , that the pu's are way to "hot " , about 13-15 k ) , and also : again the same issue : the neck/body joint at the 15/16 th fret . Now , i had seen these Stanford thinline 30 guitars pop up on the web a few years ago already and they got a lot off praise ( also beeing an "maybach " branded guitar but then made in china ) , but the price (1100 euro ) was holding me back a little ( although i bought the eastman t64v for the same price 2e hand , they are 2000 euro new ) , so yeah , i kept an eye out on the usual places : marketplace , reverb ect . And now about a week ago i found one for sale ( 2e hand ) overhere in holland , so i jumped on it and i am so happy i did , i finally found the ES 330 i always wanted and for 725 euro !!!
Hey Antoon, Thanks for checking out the video and thank you for taking the time to share your story, I love hearing that! I really like the Stanford Crossroad 30, I agree with you. It's like a Casino/ES330 but with the playability of a 335 with the extra fret access. For me. that is also why I can't quite get on with Casinos. I like being able to get to those top frets if I need them. I had no idea the Casino P90s were wound so hot either! That's interesting. I'm not sure what the readings on the Stanford P90s are, but they're certainly not 13-15K, they definitely have a more vintage sound as you'll already know! Glad to hear you're enjoying the guitar!
@@LeighFugeGuitar hello , thanks for the reply , i have seen an article on the web about how "hot " the pu's on the stanford are , if i remember well , it was like 9.2 k for the brigde and 7.7 k for the neck , so that would put them in the vintage P90 pu ranch off output wich is about 7-8 k , if i am correct . Anyways , i play the guitar a lot unplugged , it's a real good sounding guitar , greetings from holland !
It's got a slight neck dive, like an 335/330 style guitars with the strap button on the back, but if you use a thicker strap, or a strap with a good textured back it won't dive at all.
Hey, thanks for checking it out, yeah it's a great take on the 330 design, it's such a great guitar. They are manufactured in China by the same people that build guitars for B&G
@@LeighFugeGuitar alright! I'm always contemplating whether or not i could justify buying a chinese-made guitar. When it comes to es-330/casino style guitars there's not really much of a choice though, unless you can afford the real deal. But it's got to be said, these Stanford guitars both look and sound lovely!
Hi! Thanks for the great review. It helped me decide on purchasing mine. I love the playability and the tones that I get from it. Mellow cleans and crunchy overdrives. But the feedback when playing live drives me nuts! Any advice on how to tame it?
Hey, thanks for checking out the video and for the comment. Glad you're enjoying the guitar! The feedback is part of the challenge of playing a full hollow guitar live. They are fine with clean tones and light gain, but once you start pushing the gain they are prone to feeding back. Whenever I use this guitar for gigs, I make sure I'm fast with the volume knob when I'm not playing! Or... if possible, try to set your amp up as far away as you can from the guitar so there it less chance of feedback,
@@LeighFugeGuitar Thank you for your answer and the advice. I’ll keep trying, the sounds I get from it are totally worth the effort. Congrats on the channel!!!
@@endikacrespo78 As Leigh suggested and as a certain Motor City Madman might concur, your physical relationship to the amp, the amount of gain you're using, heavy use of the volume control and also efficient use of palm muting on the bridge can help you tame feedback.
Hi, I've read that the neck is a quiet fat one, and that's sound really good to me. But how far (or how close) is it if compared to a 50 style Gibson neck? Thank you in advance.
Hey, thanks for getting in touch. It’s not a huge neck. I’d probably say it’s somewhere between a 50s and 60s neck. It’s a very comfortable neck to play without feeling too fat. The Stanford LP style guitar called the Marquee is a much bigger neck.
@@LeighFugeGuitar I didn't know he snagged it. He should enjoy that one very much. Fair price on it for sure as well. Think he paid retail > ;) You keeping this one?
It's a fantastic guitar! Stanford make some awesome stuff. They don't do this particular model in cherry red, but they do a twin humbucker version called the Thinline 35 which they do in a lovely dark cherry red!
Hey! The major difference is the construction and the tone. This guitar (The Thinline 30) is totally hollow and it has P90s. The fully hollow design is based off the Gibson ES330 style. The Crossroads 35 is a semi hollow, like an ES335, with a center block and humbuckers.
Hey Bill, Technically, they are: thmn.to/thoprod/445446?offid=1&affid=683 Thomann are the only store that supply these guitars, but they do ship to the US and I don't think their shipping rates are too pricey. They ship anywhere in the world!
Very nice review! Thanks a lot. I already own a Stanford Acoustic, the Deja Vu Series DJ-45-VB. Fantastic guitar. These Stanford guitars do not only sound great, they feel great. And that is maybe the most important thing about guitars. If it doesn‘t feel right you might not play it often. So, this guitar is on top of my wishlist now. You just pushed it up to No. 1 😉
Stanford are one of my favourite brands that I've discovered in recent years. They make some amazing stuff. The electric range is awesome. I've also got a video on the channel for the Thinline 35 (Which is more like an ES335 - humbuckers and a center block) and the Marquee which is their take on a Les Paul style. They make great guitars! You're right about the feel, they feel like guitars I've owned all my life, they just feel right.
Hey, the neck on this guitar is thick, but it's not HUGE. I'm not sure what the exact measurements are, but I like the feel of it. The radius on this is 12" and it's very comfortable.
This is an interesting guitar that I have been considering. Do you still have the guitar? How is the neck? Can you compare it to some of the Epiphones? Is it on the thin flat side, medium or full and thick? Unfortunately specs don't say much about real neck feel.
Yeah I still have this guitar. I love it. The neck isn’t as big as a 50s style Gibson but it’s also not as thin as a 60s style, it’s somewhere in the middle. It’s a very comfortable neck to play and the guitar Is a great playing and sounding guitar. I really love it personally
@@LeighFugeGuitar Good to hear. How is the finish so far? I know it is nitro and nitro when not done well can have early problems. Given the price of the guitar it's interesting it is finished in nitro.
It's the same body size as a regular ES335 style guitar, the only difference is that it doesn't have as much as a prominent archtop to it as a 335. It's slightly flatter, but more or less the same.
@@LeighFugeGuitar If you ever get the chance, I recommend reviewing a "Collings I-30 LC". It's the Collings' version of the ES-330, but with a smaller body (lower bout is 15 inches wide).
Hey, Thanks for the comment. In my opinion, the Stanford is the better of the two. The Casino is a great guitar in it's own right too. The Stanford has better neck access. The Casino neck join is further along so access to the upper frets is limited, but the Stanford has a standard 335 style neck join so you can get right up the top of the neck. The Stanford is also a higher end instrument, built to much higher spec. It cost almost double what the Casino costs but I think it's worth it. It's one of my favourite guitars i discovered in 2020.
When I’ve used it for gigs it’s been fine, but it depends how much gain you use. Using a fully hollow body live is fine, it just takes a little getting used to. You almost have to learn to control the feedback with high gain as part of the guitars experience.
Well done review, this one is visually a beautiful guitar, so thank you for making me discover this new brand, supervised by Maybach (Germany) from what i coudl read, but made in China, so now may be the time when China starts to make middle range instrument
Thanks for the comment! They make some great guitars. Maybach also make amazing guitars! Yeah that's right, Stanford are made in China, but they're of a much higher quality than what people typically expect from China. They are priced more at intermediate and professional players. They are great guitars!
@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks, i agree with you, this model or the 335 may be the next for me, if i sell one or two before. The chinese are surely able to make quality if you give them the proper means and specifications
Hey Steven, Thanks for the comment. I can't see anything on their website about them doing a left handed model. They sell through Thomann mostly, so it may be worth reaching out to them to see! I agree though, there isn't enough choice for many left handed players and I don't really see why it would cost any more to make left handed guitars. It's the same process.
@@LeighFugeGuitar i actually contacted epiphone direct as they have just released a lot of nice semi hollow bodies but none for lefties. They said it was basically too expensive to do them in a left which is a real shame so it may have to be a gretsch streamliner eventually.
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I have this guitar since One year and it is such a cool guitar. The Sound and Quality are awesome. Very good Alternative to Gibson. Greetings from Germany
Thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the comment! I love my Stanford guitars. They are fantastic instruments and as you said, a great alternative to Gibson!
yep , i saw this guitar on the web about 3-4 years ago, it was an article about the stanford crossroads serie being an "maybach" branded guitar , designed in germany , made in china ( under supervision off maybach ) , ever since then i was wachting to see or i could find a second hand . Last week i got lucky and finally found one , super happy now !
Thank you so much for that super well review. Really impressed by that box, your playing and thank for not shredding that beautifull little thing. I now know what I miss and need....maybe even good for some jazzy tunes too...
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah it would be great for jazz too. The fully hollow body gives it quite a mellow sound.
Im not normally a fan of semi-hollow body guitars but this one sounds fantastic
I actually thought that I'd hate semi hollow and fully hollow guitars when I was growing up, but when I got my first 335 style it changed my life. I love them now!
This guitar is completely hollow. ES 335, 345, 355 are the semi-hollow ones. You’ll probably like those too.
Great playing and great tones! Love all the licks you do. What a beautiful guitar too!
Thank you so much Sean! Really apprecaite that! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Just got mine. About 10 times better than any epiphone casino I have ever played. Would really be interested in comparing it to a Gibson 330. This is an incredible guitar for the money. Thanks so much for your review, it totally convinced me 🤟🏼
Hey Garry, thanks for checking out the video, glad you are enjoying your guitar! I love it, I've gigged with it quite a lot too and it's proven to be very dependable. I'd also be interested in seeing how it feels compared to a Gibson 330. I've been told, from a lot of people that have tried 330s that it's very similar, but I personally have never played a real 330 to compare it! I'd love to though!
Two things that nobody mentions about this guitar is 1) where the neck joins - all those extra reachable frets!!! I think this is rare on most similar hollow body guitars 2) the colour - you only get that Beautiful yellow when you shine a light on the guitar. I thought they’d changed the sunburst, but the I noticed different shades on your video and others depending on the light. So directed a lamp towards my guitar and smiled 😀
I bought this one last week! Im a les Paul fan. But this one is rock n roll ! perfect for acdc style! The old gibsons 335’s sounds also more like a p90 than a modern humbucker. So the low output is perfect!
Great Demo man , thank you.
Are you sure the body of the guitar is full-hollow ? On Thomann’s website is mentioned to be semi-hollow
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah there are 2 different models. The Thinline 30 (The guitar in this video) is fully hollow, but they also do a Thinline 35 which has a centre block more like an ES335.
I just bought a 2e hand one , and i love it ! . I had an eastman t64v before ( wich i sold because of the neck joining the body at the 15/16 th fret and the relic finisch wich i do not like ( it was a great guitar though and the seymour duncan antqiue P90 's sounded great ( the newer ones have lollar P 90's in them ) , and i did have regrets selling this guitar the moment after the guy walked out the door with my guitar : ) . So then i went on search for a replacement . a real gibson ES 330 is way to expensive and they also mostly have the same neck/body joint at the 15/16 th fret , although i know they have made ES 330 's with the neck joining the body at the 18/19 fret later on ( from the info i could find on the web i understand that Gibosn started to make the ES 330 in 1959 , a year later then the ES 335 , and started to make the 18/19 fret neck/body joined ES 330's later on in the 60's somewhere . So yeah , the other option was an epi casino , but although these are not bad guitars ( only thing about them is though , that the pu's are way to "hot " , about 13-15 k ) , and also : again the same issue : the neck/body joint at the 15/16 th fret . Now , i had seen these Stanford thinline 30 guitars pop up on the web a few years ago already and they got a lot off praise ( also beeing an "maybach " branded guitar but then made in china ) , but the price (1100 euro ) was holding me back a little ( although i bought the eastman t64v for the same price 2e hand , they are 2000 euro new ) , so yeah , i kept an eye out on the usual places : marketplace , reverb ect . And now about a week ago i found one for sale ( 2e hand ) overhere in holland , so i jumped on it and i am so happy i did , i finally found the ES 330 i always wanted and for 725 euro !!!
Hey Antoon,
Thanks for checking out the video and thank you for taking the time to share your story, I love hearing that!
I really like the Stanford Crossroad 30, I agree with you. It's like a Casino/ES330 but with the playability of a 335 with the extra fret access. For me. that is also why I can't quite get on with Casinos. I like being able to get to those top frets if I need them.
I had no idea the Casino P90s were wound so hot either! That's interesting. I'm not sure what the readings on the Stanford P90s are, but they're certainly not 13-15K, they definitely have a more vintage sound as you'll already know!
Glad to hear you're enjoying the guitar!
@@LeighFugeGuitar hello , thanks for the reply , i have seen an article on the web about how "hot " the pu's on the stanford are , if i remember well , it was like 9.2 k for the brigde and 7.7 k for the neck , so that would put them in the vintage P90 pu ranch off output wich is about 7-8 k , if i am correct . Anyways , i play the guitar a lot unplugged , it's a real good sounding guitar , greetings from holland !
Great review! Trying to find out if this guitar is "neck heavy"? Does the headstock dive towards the floor when worn on a strap?
It's got a slight neck dive, like an 335/330 style guitars with the strap button on the back, but if you use a thicker strap, or a strap with a good textured back it won't dive at all.
Thanks Leigh, that's useful to know. Appreciate it!
Hey,
Really cool alternative for am es-330 style guitar! I'm wondering where these guitars are manufactured?
Hey, thanks for checking it out, yeah it's a great take on the 330 design, it's such a great guitar. They are manufactured in China by the same people that build guitars for B&G
@@LeighFugeGuitar alright! I'm always contemplating whether or not i could justify buying a chinese-made guitar. When it comes to es-330/casino style guitars there's not really much of a choice though, unless you can afford the real deal. But it's got to be said, these Stanford guitars both look and sound lovely!
Great review!! Sounds amazing. I’ve just ordered one 😊
Thank you! They're killer guitars, I really like mine! I still play it regularly 4 years later!
Hi! Thanks for the great review. It helped me decide on purchasing mine. I love the playability and the tones that I get from it. Mellow cleans and crunchy overdrives. But the feedback when playing live drives me nuts! Any advice on how to tame it?
Hey, thanks for checking out the video and for the comment. Glad you're enjoying the guitar! The feedback is part of the challenge of playing a full hollow guitar live. They are fine with clean tones and light gain, but once you start pushing the gain they are prone to feeding back. Whenever I use this guitar for gigs, I make sure I'm fast with the volume knob when I'm not playing!
Or... if possible, try to set your amp up as far away as you can from the guitar so there it less chance of feedback,
@@LeighFugeGuitar Thank you for your answer and the advice. I’ll keep trying, the sounds I get from it are totally worth the effort. Congrats on the channel!!!
@@endikacrespo78 As Leigh suggested and as a certain Motor City Madman might concur, your physical relationship to the amp, the amount of gain you're using, heavy use of the volume control and also efficient use of palm muting on the bridge can help you tame feedback.
Hi, I've read that the neck is a quiet fat one, and that's sound really good to me. But how far (or how close) is it if compared to a 50 style Gibson neck? Thank you in advance.
Hey, thanks for getting in touch. It’s not a huge neck. I’d probably say it’s somewhere between a 50s and 60s neck.
It’s a very comfortable neck to play without feeling too fat. The Stanford LP style guitar called the Marquee is a much bigger neck.
I remember that one from GS! And I remember you lusting over it! Very good sounding guitar.
Oh man, I think everyone at GS loved it! The actual version of this guitar from GS now lives with Andy Ferris, he took it home with him haha!
@@LeighFugeGuitar I didn't know he snagged it. He should enjoy that one very much. Fair price on it for sure as well. Think he paid retail > ;) You keeping this one?
Nice looking guitar. What neck shape? More like slim taper or 59 by gibson?
It's somewhere in between. It's not super slim, but it's also not 59 Gibson style. It's a good sized neck without being too fat.
Hi, is it like the casino completely empty cash register?
Yeah, it's totally hollow and super lightweight. It has much better upper fret access than a Casino too
Darn, that is really nice. I'll take one in cherry red please!!!
It's a fantastic guitar! Stanford make some awesome stuff. They don't do this particular model in cherry red, but they do a twin humbucker version called the Thinline 35 which they do in a lovely dark cherry red!
Awesome video. Some sweet tones!
It would pair nicely with your new hollow body too! That's a pairing I'd love to see.
Based on your review i bought one...Amazing guitar for the money!
Hi, what pickup does it have?
Does it have CTS pots? How do the pots react?
Not sure what brands they are but they react as well as anything else I’ve tried. I’ve never had any issues
@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks
Hi Leigh, what is the major difference to the Stanford cr thinline 35 with hunbuckers, if I may ask?
Hey!
The major difference is the construction and the tone. This guitar (The Thinline 30) is totally hollow and it has P90s. The fully hollow design is based off the Gibson ES330 style.
The Crossroads 35 is a semi hollow, like an ES335, with a center block and humbuckers.
Sure wish these were available in the US
Hey Bill,
Technically, they are: thmn.to/thoprod/445446?offid=1&affid=683
Thomann are the only store that supply these guitars, but they do ship to the US and I don't think their shipping rates are too pricey. They ship anywhere in the world!
Very nice review! Thanks a lot. I already own a Stanford Acoustic, the Deja Vu Series DJ-45-VB. Fantastic guitar. These Stanford guitars do not only sound great, they feel great. And that is maybe the most important thing about guitars. If it doesn‘t feel right you might not play it often.
So, this guitar is on top of my wishlist now. You just pushed it up to No. 1 😉
Stanford are one of my favourite brands that I've discovered in recent years. They make some amazing stuff. The electric range is awesome. I've also got a video on the channel for the Thinline 35 (Which is more like an ES335 - humbuckers and a center block) and the Marquee which is their take on a Les Paul style.
They make great guitars! You're right about the feel, they feel like guitars I've owned all my life, they just feel right.
Nice demo! Would you say that the neck is thicker than a 335 neck? And how is the radius?
Hey, the neck on this guitar is thick, but it's not HUGE. I'm not sure what the exact measurements are, but I like the feel of it. The radius on this is 12" and it's very comfortable.
@@LeighFugeGuitar ok thanks!
This is an interesting guitar that I have been considering. Do you still have the guitar? How is the neck? Can you compare it to some of the Epiphones? Is it on the thin flat side, medium or full and thick? Unfortunately specs don't say much about real neck feel.
Yeah I still have this guitar. I love it. The neck isn’t as big as a 50s style Gibson but it’s also not as thin as a 60s style, it’s somewhere in the middle. It’s a very comfortable neck to play and the guitar Is a great playing and sounding guitar. I really love it personally
@@LeighFugeGuitar Good to hear. How is the finish so far? I know it is nitro and nitro when not done well can have early problems. Given the price of the guitar it's interesting it is finished in nitro.
How wide is the lower bout?
It's the same body size as a regular ES335 style guitar, the only difference is that it doesn't have as much as a prominent archtop to it as a 335. It's slightly flatter, but more or less the same.
@@LeighFugeGuitar If you ever get the chance, I recommend reviewing a "Collings I-30 LC". It's the Collings' version of the ES-330, but with a smaller body (lower bout is 15 inches wide).
How would you compare this to a Epi Casino?
Hey,
Thanks for the comment. In my opinion, the Stanford is the better of the two. The Casino is a great guitar in it's own right too. The Stanford has better neck access. The Casino neck join is further along so access to the upper frets is limited, but the Stanford has a standard 335 style neck join so you can get right up the top of the neck.
The Stanford is also a higher end instrument, built to much higher spec. It cost almost double what the Casino costs but I think it's worth it. It's one of my favourite guitars i discovered in 2020.
How it is with the feedback? Because it is full hollow.
When I’ve used it for gigs it’s been fine, but it depends how much gain you use. Using a fully hollow body live is fine, it just takes a little getting used to.
You almost have to learn to control the feedback with high gain as part of the guitars experience.
Well done review, this one is visually a beautiful guitar, so thank you for making me discover this new brand, supervised by Maybach (Germany) from what i coudl read, but made in China, so now may be the time when China starts to make middle range instrument
Thanks for the comment! They make some great guitars. Maybach also make amazing guitars!
Yeah that's right, Stanford are made in China, but they're of a much higher quality than what people typically expect from China. They are priced more at intermediate and professional players. They are great guitars!
@@LeighFugeGuitar Thanks, i agree with you, this model or the 335 may be the next for me, if i sell one or two before. The chinese are surely able to make quality if you give them the proper means and specifications
Do they do them in a left? This is one area in the guitar world that is seriously lacking for lefties.
Hey Steven,
Thanks for the comment. I can't see anything on their website about them doing a left handed model. They sell through Thomann mostly, so it may be worth reaching out to them to see!
I agree though, there isn't enough choice for many left handed players and I don't really see why it would cost any more to make left handed guitars. It's the same process.
@@LeighFugeGuitar i actually contacted epiphone direct as they have just released a lot of nice semi hollow bodies but none for lefties. They said it was basically too expensive to do them in a left which is a real shame so it may have to be a gretsch streamliner eventually.