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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

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.

dubkitty wrote: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.

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

for my use, yes.

dubkitty wrote:

NihilistNixon wrote: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.

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.

dubkitty wrote: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.

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

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

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

that's what i meant by ergonomics.

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

masked elwood wrote: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?