Skunk
17-12-2005 08:27:20
I'm a BIG Byrds fan. I like all the instrumentals in that band and one guitar in particular (from the song My Back Pages) I cannot conclude what it is. If you don't know the sound of the birds, look up the song "My Back Pages". The guitar solo in that is incredible and it might be a telecaster but I'm not sure. Any help would be great.
-Skunk
tracemhunter
17-12-2005 08:43:04
look for pics of the band live and you will probably see what kind of guitar it is.
edit looked at the pic and it looks like 2 of the members have gibson les paul's.
Skunk
17-12-2005 09:31:21
hmm thanks...the solo part is actually a 12 string too ( lol
PumaPride77
17-12-2005 11:21:49
Yeah they're famous for using Rickenbacker 12-strings, so that might be it.
justinag06
17-12-2005 12:17:12
I have a tele, I love it. You get a very distinct tone and sound with a tele though.
I would almost always reccomend a strat though because of the wide variety of sounds it can produce, and it's realitivly cheap cost and high resale value.
Tele gives you great country sounds. I assume you aren't looking for this though. You can also get some great reverb, delay edge style play out of it. Which is what I mainly use it for. Think coldyplay, U2.
agroman
17-12-2005 12:19:04
i think he's looking for the sound of a semi-hollowbody.
JordanE
17-12-2005 22:24:35
I know you want what the birds were using but i would highly recommend Tom DeLonge guitars. I have a Tom DeLonge stratocaster and a Tom DeLonge gibson hollow body. Bolth are very good guitars but I think i like the TD fender the best has a better punk sound and look to it.
Skunk
18-12-2005 01:44:46
Alright I'm going to look into it, thanks for the help.
theysayjump
18-12-2005 01:54:47
This is my dream guitar. Nothing special, I've just always wanted one. Gibson Firebird.
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But there are also Rickenbackers. AMAZING sound, beautifully built but kind of on the steep side.
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agroman
18-12-2005 12:44:17
you might be able to find a nice used gretsch that doesn't cost a gajillion dollars. their electromatic and jet models are affordable.
www.gretsch.com
otherwise, check out the jay turser jazz guitars.
www.jayturser.com
the guitar i've been lusting after is the revho signature gretsch.
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if i only had the $4000 to spend on it...