ok guys, I need a jazzbox

[htsamurai]

help me out guys
I need like...a nice one, a good one.
under 2k though....preferably one I can buy at GC, if you find a ballin one at gc I can go as high as 3k
help me out yo

[GardenoftheDead]

I'm assuming you mean a jazz archtop. The closest you'll get at Guitar Center is a Gibson hollowbody of some kind.

Here's one from Musician's Friend (no tax no shipping)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ ... ric-guitar

[grindonomicon]

I've been crushing on a Godin Kingpin. You could upgrade the p-90 to your pickup of choice and have amp or cab money leftover. But I don't know crap about archtops much less playing some sweet jazz on one.

[Holy Schnikes]

I'd look at a Maton BB1200 if you're gonna drop that kind of coin! Mine replaced an ES335 and 339, far superior in build quality, playability, and looks (subjective of course). I prefer the size of the Maton too, not all huge like the 335s but not small either.

Honestly though, maybe spend less on the guitar and pick up another amp or a shit ton of new pedals. Or two guitars. Or three even...

[hclapp219]

The ES-137 is right around 2k. Also the high-end Ibanez Artcores are around 1k.

[blahquaker]

on guitarcenter's used side, there are a couple of nice looking Eastman electrics.

[Fuzz_Pi]

Make sure u throw some flatwounds on it too

...Instant Jazz

[jrmy]

O.k., probably not under 2k, but I know the builder very well and his stuff is FLAWLESS:

http://www.dambrosioguitars.com/custom.php

EDIT: actually, you might be able to get one of his El Reys in your pricerange... they're mighty sweet, too...

[kosta]

Man, I snagged a used 80's MIJ Ibanez AM50 at a GC this summer for around $600 and that thing kills!

[Gone Fission]

The high-end Artcores that are natural flame maple body and floating pickup are no joke. First time I picked one up I thought it was some George Benson model (I've played some) and I wasn't disappointed. If I had the money at the time, I would have bought it. And I don't play jazz.

[tuffteef]

MAKE UP YOUR MELON! BUUUUDY

[masked elwood]

I'm a fan of the Gibson L5 CES, Super 400 CES or the plain old ES 175. of coarse the D'Angelico New Yorker is just a dream.
That new Godin 5th Avenue looks pretty smooth but i've never played one.

[Birthday Boy]

I tried a Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin (no cutaway, neck pup only). It was really nice. Sounded surprisingly good through a Fulltone Catalyst too.

[Dr.DeathDeLaVega]

i own a 1999 gibson l4 ces and a 2007 eastman t165sx. i'm not a jazz player...but i love jazz tone. i bought the gibson new for about 2200 12 years ago. i bought the eastman "new" last year for about 1300. although it's apples and oranges...the eastman is a fantastic instrument. it's extremely versatile, LIGHT and gorgeous! i highly recommend it. actually, since i bought it, i rarely take the gibson out of the house anymore...or out at all!

[DarkAxel]

Yeah, Eastmans are way awesome!