The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! - Page 3

The_Sentry · 02-13-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skynyrdpicker

Here ya go! Xaviere XV-500 Re-visited

purevilpleasure · 02-13-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by xMemory

nuuu! try a whiteeee pickguard lol.
<3
jk

Careful what you ask for.......

xMemory · 02-13-2009, 09:31 PM

loving ittttttt! <3

XaviereMan500 · 02-13-2009, 11:45 PM

I like em better without pickguards lolthat could be just me though! ugh.... Cant wait to get my Black One ^_^

Btw Im building a Studio in my Basement if anyone wants to see progress pics PM or Comment my profile and Ill keep everyone updated on it! just an idea if any of you are interested! lol

xMemory · 02-14-2009, 10:08 AM

wohoo xaviereman! youre getting an ebony!? <333
postpics!?

XaviereMan500 · 02-16-2009, 12:41 AM

Yeah Ill post pics when I get it lol I have not ordered yet I think Im going to Build built a guitar first before I order another Xaviere!

Platypus · 02-19-2009, 05:51 PM

Here's my XV500. It's from the first run.

With some friends.

Skynyrdpicker · 02-19-2009, 06:47 PM

Those first run ones are beautiful, with a lot of nicer features than the newer ones, IMO. Nice lemon drop!

Platypus · 02-19-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Skynyrdpicker

Those first run ones are beautiful, with a lot of nicer features than the newer ones, IMO. Nice lemon drop!

Thanks, I love the guitar. I swapped the tuners out with Grovers, and put in some Seymour Duncans.

The first run were also about double the price of the current ones.

xMemory · 02-20-2009, 05:03 PM

its an interesting shape lol

Platypus · 02-20-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xMemory

its an interesting shape lol

I guess you've never heard of Zemaitis then. The first run of Xavieres were copied from the Zemaitis guitars, including the headstock shape and the embossed metal pieces on the headstock. I wouldn't doubt that Zemaitis asked them to stop, hence the revised headstock and body shapes.

XaviereMan500 · 02-21-2009, 01:57 AM

I dont liek the skinny middle... but the headstock was better... I think that headstock on the new one.... would be.... Perfection.... lol

Platypus · 02-21-2009, 09:18 AM

The shape is different for sure, and that's what makes it cool I think. It's hard to come up with a variation on the classic LP shape. Most of them look like they want to be LPs, but just don't quite make it. The Yamaha Weddington (2nd from the left in the picture above is a good example of one that really works.

XaviereMan500 · 02-21-2009, 05:07 PM

Idk... im not really feelin those three... =\ Im more a sucker for the Classic shape.

bluzjamer · 02-22-2009, 04:17 PM

I know this post is for the Xavieres but since I have a couple and you have already seen those. So I just got this nice Michael Kelley the other day and it just rocks.

Platypus · 02-22-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bluzjamer

I know this post is for the Xavieres but since I have a couple and you have already seen those. So I just got this nice Michael Kelley the other day and it just rocks.

Now that's gorgeous!! Nice shape too. I've considered buying one of those a few times myself.

xMemory · 02-22-2009, 07:29 PM

Post pictures of your xaviere, i saw it with a bunch of guitars, if you still have it you should post like individual and more close up, if you can. haha thatd be nice.

Funkwire · 02-23-2009, 09:09 AM

Here's a shot of my XV-500 at work a couple of weekends ago. I've said it before, but it bears repeating. This is a solid, well-made guitar. Don't let the MIC prejudice or the $209 price tag bother you. This guitar holds its own with other models costing 3 to 4 times as much.

Platypus · 02-23-2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xMemory

Post pictures of your xaviere, i saw it with a bunch of guitars, if you still have it you should post like individual and more close up, if you can. haha thatd be nice.

Mine?

xMemory · 02-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funkwire

Here's a shot of my XV-500 at work a couple of weekends ago. I've said it before, but it bears repeating. This is a solid, well-made guitar. Don't let the MIC prejudice or the $209 price tag bother you. This guitar holds its own with other models costing 3 to 4 times as much.

Haha you guys look like youre having fun

and lol sorry, i meant bluezjasmer!

Skynyrdpicker · 02-23-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funkwire

Here's a shot of my XV-500 at work a couple of weekends ago. I've said it before, but it bears repeating. This is a solid, well-made guitar. Don't let the MIC prejudice or the $209 price tag bother you. This guitar holds its own with other models costing 3 to 4 times as much.

Dead on. Great guitar for sure; just put 12s on mine (why?!

) and, despite my fingertips, she sounds great!

Funkwire · 02-24-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xMemory

Haha you guys look like youre having fun

We are...serious fun!

mixlflik · 04-10-2009, 04:39 PM

This is exactly what I've been looking for! In fact, I joined mylespaul because of this thread.

I bought a used Xaviere XV-500 (Zemanthis copy) on a trip to GuitarCenter about a month or two ago. I walked by it and was shocked by how much I liked its "big hips". I didn't play it, though, because I knew it was an LP knock off. The looks, however, brought me back after fiddling around with some other uninspiring guitars.

I was amazed at how well it played. I've owned an LP before, so I know what a "good" LP feels like and sounds like. The Xaviere was so nice I bought it (got them to knock a few bucks off, too). I'll try to get some photos up once I figure out how to post them.

So thanks for setting this thread up and I hope we can keep the dialog going.

purevilpleasure · 04-10-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mixlflik

This is exactly what I've been looking for! In fact, I joined mylespaul because of this thread.

I bought a used Xaviere XV-500 (Zemanthis copy) on a trip to GuitarCenter about a month or two ago. I walked by it and was shocked by how much I liked its "big hips". I didn't play it, though, because I knew it was an LP knock off. The looks, however, brought me back after fiddling around with some other uninspiring guitars.

I was amazed at how well it played. I've owned an LP before, so I know what a "good" LP feels like and sounds like. The Xaviere was so nice I bought it (got them to knock a few bucks off, too). I'll try to get some photos up once I figure out how to post them.

So thanks for setting this thread up and I hope we can keep the dialog going.

We need PICS.

As many say it didn't happen if there's no pics.

purevilpleasure · 04-10-2009, 06:31 PM

And by the way here's a new pic of mine.

purevilpleasure · 04-10-2009, 06:52 PM

And here's the new reflectors:

and new TRC. Thanks again to TWANG for making it for me.

needlespauls · 04-11-2009, 12:33 AM

Beautiful!!! GAS!!!

Funkwire · 04-11-2009, 01:53 AM

Made a few (mostly) cosmetic changes to my XV-500 to give it that classic rock vibe...brass TOM (an early 80s model I had sitting in the drawer), TP-6 tailpiece (ditto), black speed knobs:

mixlflik · 04-11-2009, 09:36 AM

Here are some photos of the new lady. Her name is "five".

100_8994.jpg

100_8997.jpg

100_8998.jpg

Like I said, I walked by her and she caught my eye. Unlike some of the other folks, I really like the big hips (Zemanthis) shape.

mixlflik · 04-11-2009, 09:47 AM

Pureevilepleasure, those new volume and tone knobs look great. I think it makes a big difference in the looks of the guitar. (It was one of the things that caught my eye on mine.)

What do you guys think about the black and white pickups? I prefer the cover on the pickups. I was thinking about buying a new XV-700, but I don't like the black and whites.

Funkwire that's a fancy tailpiece. Being a novice on "upgrades" what's the benefit to it?

02-13-2009, 09:31 PM	#63 (permalink)
xMemory Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! loving ittttttt! <3

02-13-2009, 11:45 PM	#64 (permalink)
XaviereMan500 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! I like em better without pickguards lolthat could be just me though! ugh.... Cant wait to get my Black One ^_^ Btw Im building a Studio in my Basement if anyone wants to see progress pics PM or Comment my profile and Ill keep everyone updated on it! just an idea if any of you are interested! lol __________________ Far Beyond Driven DiZ

02-14-2009, 10:08 AM	#65 (permalink)
xMemory Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! wohoo xaviereman! youre getting an ebony!? <333 postpics!?

02-16-2009, 12:41 AM	#66 (permalink)
XaviereMan500 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Yeah Ill post pics when I get it lol I have not ordered yet I think Im going to Build built a guitar first before I order another Xaviere! __________________ Far Beyond Driven DiZ

02-19-2009, 05:51 PM	#67 (permalink)
Platypus Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Great White North Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Here's my XV500. It's from the first run. With some friends.

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02-19-2009, 06:47 PM	#68 (permalink)
Skynyrdpicker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,240 Thanks: 74 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Those first run ones are beautiful, with a lot of nicer features than the newer ones, IMO. Nice lemon drop! __________________ Check out my MySpace!

02-20-2009, 05:03 PM	#70 (permalink)
xMemory Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! its an interesting shape lol

02-21-2009, 01:57 AM	#72 (permalink)
XaviereMan500 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! I dont liek the skinny middle... but the headstock was better... I think that headstock on the new one.... would be.... Perfection.... lol __________________ Far Beyond Driven DiZ

02-21-2009, 09:18 AM	#73 (permalink)
Platypus Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Great White North Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! The shape is different for sure, and that's what makes it cool I think. It's hard to come up with a variation on the classic LP shape. Most of them look like they want to be LPs, but just don't quite make it. The Yamaha Weddington (2nd from the left in the picture above is a good example of one that really works.

02-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#74 (permalink)
XaviereMan500 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Idk... im not really feelin those three... =\ Im more a sucker for the Classic shape. __________________ Far Beyond Driven DiZ

02-22-2009, 07:29 PM	#77 (permalink)
xMemory Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Post pictures of your xaviere, i saw it with a bunch of guitars, if you still have it you should post like individual and more close up, if you can. haha thatd be nice.

02-23-2009, 09:09 AM	#78 (permalink)
Funkwire Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 169 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Here's a shot of my XV-500 at work a couple of weekends ago. I've said it before, but it bears repeating. This is a solid, well-made guitar. Don't let the MIC prejudice or the $209 price tag bother you. This guitar holds its own with other models costing 3 to 4 times as much. __________________ Michael in St Paul the band my Soundclick

04-10-2009, 04:39 PM	#83 (permalink)
mixlflik Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! This is exactly what I've been looking for! In fact, I joined mylespaul because of this thread. I bought a used Xaviere XV-500 (Zemanthis copy) on a trip to GuitarCenter about a month or two ago. I walked by it and was shocked by how much I liked its "big hips". I didn't play it, though, because I knew it was an LP knock off. The looks, however, brought me back after fiddling around with some other uninspiring guitars. I was amazed at how well it played. I've owned an LP before, so I know what a "good" LP feels like and sounds like. The Xaviere was so nice I bought it (got them to knock a few bucks off, too). I'll try to get some photos up once I figure out how to post them. So thanks for setting this thread up and I hope we can keep the dialog going.

04-10-2009, 06:31 PM	#85 (permalink)
purevilpleasure Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 612 Thanks: 6 Thanked 25 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! And by the way here's a new pic of mine.

04-10-2009, 06:52 PM	#86 (permalink)
purevilpleasure Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 612 Thanks: 6 Thanked 25 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! And here's the new reflectors: and new TRC. Thanks again to TWANG for making it for me.

04-11-2009, 12:33 AM	#87 (permalink)
needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Beautiful!!! GAS!!! __________________ needlespauls-"King of awful MLP usernames." http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

04-11-2009, 01:53 AM	#88 (permalink)
Funkwire Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 169 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Made a few (mostly) cosmetic changes to my XV-500 to give it that classic rock vibe...brass TOM (an early 80s model I had sitting in the drawer), TP-6 tailpiece (ditto), black speed knobs: __________________ Michael in St Paul the band my Soundclick

04-11-2009, 09:36 AM	#89 (permalink)
mixlflik Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Here are some photos of the new lady. Her name is "five". 100_8994.jpg 100_8997.jpg 100_8998.jpg Like I said, I walked by her and she caught my eye. Unlike some of the other folks, I really like the big hips (Zemanthis) shape.

04-11-2009, 09:47 AM	#90 (permalink)
mixlflik Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Official Xaviere Guitar Thread! Pureevilepleasure, those new volume and tone knobs look great. I think it makes a big difference in the looks of the guitar. (It was one of the things that caught my eye on mine.) What do you guys think about the black and white pickups? I prefer the cover on the pickups. I was thinking about buying a new XV-700, but I don't like the black and whites. Funkwire that's a fancy tailpiece. Being a novice on "upgrades" what's the benefit to it?

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