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Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:28 pm
by aporcelainsky
Alright guys, here are the choices:
Ruokangas Mojo Classic
orDynamico 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

Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:54 pm
by futuresailors
The Dynamico looks cooler.

Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:04 pm
by leastwise
Here's another vote for the Dynamico.

Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:12 pm
by Mudfuzz
Dynamico, but is that your only color choice?
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:33 pm
by aporcelainsky
Mudfuzz wrote: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 :/
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:47 pm
by 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.
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:49 pm
by blicero
i'd go for the first one, but that's just because i prefer classy more conservative looking guitars
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:04 pm
by Mudfuzz
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:05 pm
by delaydecay
the double dot inlays on the Dynamico are sweet. i likes it.
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:12 pm
by blicero
..not really. they look like some 60s imagination of what futuristic guitars should look like, whereas teles are just plain timeless class

Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:34 pm
by Teej212
i likethe first one better. i love tele shapes with the sharper horn

Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:35 pm
by 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
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:54 pm
by aporcelainsky
tuffteef wrote: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!
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:38 pm
by devnulljp
aporcelainsky wrote:tuffteef wrote: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.
Re: Help Me Choose a New Guitar Day!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:26 pm
by aporcelainsky
devnulljp wrote: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.