Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!

[aporcelainsky]

Alright guys, here are the choices:

Ruokangas Mojo Classic



or


Dynamico Swingin 66





The Ruo costs $2325, the Dynamico is $2175. The difference in asking prices is slight, however the Ruo is used whereas the Dynamico is brand new.





These choices have been gnawing at me all week

[futuresailors]

The Dynamico looks cooler.

[leastwise]

Here's another vote for the Dynamico.

[Mudfuzz]

Dynamico, but is that your only color choice?

[aporcelainsky]

Dynamico, but is that your only color choice?

color no good?

I figured the Dynamico would get more votes on here because it's neat looking, whereas the Ruo just has a neat looking head stock :/

[Mudfuzz]

If YOU like Light blue then go for it. Personally I think white or black would be neat, but I am not buying the thing, so it's your call.

[blicero]

i'd go for the first one, but that's just because i prefer classy more conservative looking guitars

[Mudfuzz]

Mosrites aren't classy?

[delaydecay]

the double dot inlays on the Dynamico are sweet. i likes it.

[blicero]

Mosrites aren't classy?

..not really. they look like some 60s imagination of what futuristic guitars should look like, whereas teles are just plain timeless class

[Teej212]

i likethe first one better. i love tele shapes with the sharper horn

[tuffteef]

dynamico


but screw spending 2000 dollars on that
you could have close to any vintage guitar like an under the bed vintage guitar with that money

[aporcelainsky]

dynamico


but screw spending 2000 dollars on that
you could have close to any vintage guitar like an under the bed vintage guitar with that money

Well, I'm kind of limited on choices. I'm trading a few of my pedals for one of the guitars on a dealer's site, and I have a trade value of about $2200.

With that said, I think both are "good" (if not great) guitars. The Dynamico is made with fantastic woods that similar looking 60's style guitars are/were not. It's also hand made instead of mass produced like many of the vintage 60's style guitars. So I can understand the new price tag of $2200.

The Ruo apparently has a very good reputation and not only ages the finish but he also has a special process to age the wood. That and the builder takes the time to make each guitar personally from bare wood, he's not simply making a partscaster.. so again, I can justify a high price tag on that. I'm not sure if this particular price is the best one, but there have been a few other people who said it was in the ball park of a good used price. If anyone knows otherwise, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

Anyway, all your opinions are VERY MUCH appreciated. Keep em' coming!

[devnulljp]

dynamico
but screw spending 2000 dollars on that
you could have close to any vintage guitar like an under the bed vintage guitar with that money

Well, I'm kind of limited on choices. I'm trading a few of my pedals for one of the guitars on a dealer's site, and I have a trade value of about $2200.

Sell the pedals separately instead of trading in -- free up your choices.

...then buy a real telecaster (or a G&L Bluesboy)

I think they're both honking ... and not in a good way.

[aporcelainsky]

Sell the pedals separately instead of trading in -- free up your choices.

...then buy a real telecaster (or a G&L Bluesboy)

I think they're both honking ... and not in a good way.

I've been trying to sell some of these pedals for months.. really not making much headway working that route.

I figure the Ruo is a better investment, since it's already used and therefore even if I realize I don't like I can still sell it for ~2k... the Dynamico is a bit more risky.