THE FINAL CHOICE: DANELECTRO WILDTHING VS DANELECTRO DEAD ON

[NihilistNixon]

So after months of going from one guitar to another tomorrow is the final showdown. I have my money in the bank and am ready to purchase my new axe...but which will it be? I have narrowed the searches down to two guitars: The Wild Thing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... TQ:US:1123) and the Dead On (http://www.ebay.com/itm/110872733525?_t ... 97.c0.m619). I need your guy's help. Please tell me which you prefer and the pros and cons of both.

IT MUST BE DECIDED, IT HAS BEEN WRITTEN

[dubkitty]

the upper cutaway on the Wild Thing looks awfully tight, and the body seems generally less ergonomic. however, if you can work with it, it's got better upper-fret access. the Dead-On has more versatile controls. both of them have that horrible bridge. i personally find the Wild Thing butt-ugly, but that's just me...if you like it, mazel tov.

[NihilistNixon]

the upper cutaway on the Wild Thing looks awfully tight, and the body seems generally less ergonomic. however, if you can work with it, it's got better upper-fret access. the Dead-On has more versatile controls. both of them have that horrible bridge. i personally find the Wild Thing butt-ugly, but that's just me...if you like it, mazel tov.

I'm able to deal with that sketchy-ass bridge, atleast I think I am.lol
So if it were you chosing between the two it'd be the Dead On, yes?
I like the odd WIld Thing, it pops out to me, same with the Dead On's double pickguard.

[dubkitty]

So if it were you chosing between the two it'd be the Dead On, yes?

for my use, yes.

[NihilistNixon]

So if it were you chosing between the two it'd be the Dead On, yes?

for my use, yes.

Thank ya' kindly. It shall be a close call but so far I'm thinking Dead On.

[dubkitty]

the thing i wonder about is how/if the difference in the pickup placement/angle would affect the sound, and whether that would give the WT a, erm, sharper edge.

[NihilistNixon]

the thing i wonder about is how/if the difference in the pickup placement/angle would affect the sound, and whether that would give the WT a, erm, sharper edge.

I hadnt really thought about since I htink they have the same pick-ups, but you could be right. I do prefer more modern sounds over vintage ones.

[NihilistNixon]

After much thought I have decided on the Wild Thing for two reasons: It's in new condition and I really love the bottle headstock. I'm shallow, whatever.lol

[masked elwood]

i agree on the coke bottle headstock...as much as i dig the coral headstock the bottle is just fab.

about the bridge.......23 bux and a drill will correct that. easy and the best possible fix to these creatures.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilkinson-WTBC- ... 4165179e1b

[madmax1012]

this is just my opinion, but it looks like the wild thing could be pretty uncomfortable to play.

[dubkitty]

that's what i meant by ergonomics.

[NihilistNixon]

I saw some reviews and folks were saying as awkward as it looks, since its really light-weight, you don't really notice it. But, it's on it's way so I'll post photos and tell you how it feels. I'm a little nervous myself.lol

[NihilistNixon]

i agree on the coke bottle headstock...as much as i dig the coral headstock the bottle is just fab.

about the bridge.......23 bux and a drill will correct that. easy and the best possible fix to these creatures.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilkinson-WTBC- ... 4165179e1b

So I can just swap the bridge for a tele one, eh?