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Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:51 pm
by NihilistNixon
So a few days ago I had decided I was going to buy a Sx Liquid RN. But after research and personal experiences I decided I wasn't going to risk pouring money into an only decent guitar. As it so happens I got my final check from my last job (a nice 168 bucks) and now have enough to buy either an Eastwood Stormbird or Eastwood Bighorn. I haven't played either one but have heard great things about them both. Now here is my issue, I don't know which one to get. I know they both have different pickups in them and the Bighorn is larger scale, but that's as much as I know. So if anyone out there owns either one, please let me know what you like about them. I play a lot of alternative/instrumental rock, so I'm looking to see which one has more modern ring to it. Please help if you feel like it.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:21 am
by Ghost Hip
I've owned their Hi-Flyer with P90s, which are the same ones in the Stormbird, and I feel the need to let you know they're pretty noisy, like a high pitched squeel with some fuzz/distortion. Which can be a good thing if you're into that sort of thing. The guy I bought mine from installed a dimebucker in the bridge (best fit the spacing of the strings) and I ended up using that more often.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:08 pm
by NihilistNixon
PumpkinPieces wrote:I've owned their Hi-Flyer with P90s, which are the same ones in the Stormbird, and I feel the need to let you know they're pretty noisy, like a high pitched squeel with some fuzz/distortion. Which can be a good thing if you're into that sort of thing. The guy I bought mine from installed a dimebucker in the bridge (best fit the spacing of the strings) and I ended up using that more often.


Will a Boss Noise-Supressor take away from the squeal? Im not going to lie though I do enjoy some evil noisy squeals, so was it an unhealthy amount of noise?

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:30 pm
by Chankgeez
OK, so this:

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or this:

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I've no experience with either of 'em. They both seem pretty nice, but I think I'd go with the Stormbird.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:34 pm
by NihilistNixon
Chankgeez wrote:OK, so this:

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or this:

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I've no experience with either of 'em. They both seem pretty nice, but I think I'd go with the Stormbird.


Yeah, Im pulling towards the Stormbird. Im a sucker for plain black and white guitars.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:39 pm
by the_carl
Every time I see the Bighorn I am forcibly reminded of Gumby.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:41 pm
by NihilistNixon
the_carl wrote:Every time I see the Bighorn I am forcibly reminded of Gumby.


The Bighorn is a mega odd shaped guitar.lol I think its the weird shape with the green that Im getting a boner over.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:47 pm
by Chankgeez
I think either one'd be a decent guitar.

I just listened to some Bighorn demos. Sounds pretty good, but I think the Stormbird'd be a little mo' modern sounding.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:52 pm
by NihilistNixon
Chankgeez wrote:I think either one'd be a decent guitar.

I just listened to some Bighorn demos. Sounds pretty good, but I think the Stormbird'd be a little mo' modern sounding.


Yeah I sent Eastwood an email asking the same thing and they told me the Stormbird's P90s sounding more dark and modern.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:05 am
by theavondon
I dunno, that bighorn is hot.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:11 am
by NihilistNixon
theavondon wrote:I dunno, that bighorn is hot.


I KNOW! It's driving me fucking nuts. I keep going back and forth. I honestly just want an Ichiban but they just hiked up their prices and it would take far too long to save up for one. :mad:

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:19 am
by Chankgeez
NihilistNixon wrote:
theavondon wrote:I dunno, that bighorn is hot.


I KNOW! It's driving me fucking nuts. I keep going back and forth. I honestly just want an Ichiban but they just hiked up their prices and it would take far too long to save up for one. :mad:


:lol: If that's the case, just save your money for an Ichiban. (It's funny, but as I was looking on the Eastwood site, I was thinkin' those're pretty awesome.)
If you need a guitar right away and really can't wait to save up for an Ichiban, get the Stormbird. It's more like the Ichiban than the Bighorn is.

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:21 am
by NihilistNixon
Chankgeez wrote:
NihilistNixon wrote:
theavondon wrote:I dunno, that bighorn is hot.


I KNOW! It's driving me fucking nuts. I keep going back and forth. I honestly just want an Ichiban but they just hiked up their prices and it would take far too long to save up for one. :mad:


:lol: If that's the case, just save your money for an Ichiban. (It's funny, but as I was looking on the Eastwood site, I was thinkin' those're pretty awesome.)
If you need a guitar right away and really can't wait to save up for an Ichiban, get the Stormbird. It's more like the Ichiban than the Bighorn is.


I think Im going to go with your advice. The Stormbird does have a similiar shape and sound to it. Im just afarid if I keep waiting and saving Im going to slowly start spending my dough, then I will throw myself in front of a train when I run out.lol

Re: Eastwood Stormbird vs. Eastwood Bighorn

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:46 pm
by Chankgeez
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbMxJmuyRjg[/youtube]

Yeah, but can you stash your weed in it?