Vintage v100/v100 ICON differences

[nosluom]

Can anyone tell me besides the factory worn finish is there any differences between the standard vintage V100 guitars and the v100 ICON guitars? I've heard the necks are thinner on the v100 ICON's than the standard ones, is this true?

thanks in advance

[snaredrum]

the neck is unlacquered so it feels slimmer and faster. that's pretty much it.

[nosluom]

thanks for replying so quick mate. In reality would i notice much difference with only playing for 8 months??? I've got really small hands so the thinner the neck the better but if its only microns then i'll go for the standard, im not too keen on the pre worn look

[snaredrum]

nah, i've owned both (still have two non-icon v100s) and they're very similar. the normal v100 is a great guitar. which one you thinking of getting?

[nosluom]

im thinking of getting the cherry sunburst one, would this be nice you reckon?

[snaredrum]

i had the icon cherry sunburst. great colour. my #1 is a V100 in iced tea. great guitar.

[nosluom]

wow mate that looks awesome! is that the ice tea pictured above? well you've defo made my mind up..........one vintage v100 cherry sunburst coming up for christmas

[whateverlikesgadge]

Are the vintages photo flame? I have a look at one of the icons and it appeared to be a film not veneer. That can be a good thing if you decide to refinnish later on.

The one that differs is the peter greene model that features different pickups with nickel covers and neck wired out of phase.

[snaredrum]

the v100s are all veneered. no photo flames. and yes nosluom, that's the iced tea, i love it. you'll be happy with the v100 until you're playing big gigs, trust me. they're very reliable guitars, and they sound awesome. also, they're perfect for modding once you get curious, as i have.

i had the PG model for a while, and it was an awesome guitar, but i didn't like the flame. it looked really dark and one dimensional. the pickups on it were great though. i've thought about getting some to stick in another guitar ever since i sold it

[Ninjaassasin1983]

Hi Folks i'm new to this i was jus wondering if everything i've heard about the v100 being a great guitar is true - i'm seriously considering getting one in cherry burst i'm a beginner and i would one day like to be able to play zeppelin and skynyrd etc
I would appreciate any help anybody could offer me in making my decision
Thanks

[Goran2812]

my V100HB... i LOVE IT! trully a great guitar! took off the pickguard and it looks even better... who ever buys one of theese won't be making a wrong choice!

Ninjaassasin1983... you won't regret buying it... go to your local music shop and try it! the main thing is that you feel comfortable while playing it...

[snaredrum]

ninja - it's the best beginner rock guitar i can think of, and it's quality is enough that you won't want to upgrade until you're semi pro or even pro.

[Ninjaassasin1983]

thanks guys butt how can i go try it when i can't play,
btw goran nice picture

[Ninjaassasin1983]

i cant play so much as one chord am a total newbie

[Ninjaassasin1983]

also could u possibly reccomend a good amp to start with i've been reccommeded roland cubes and vox valvetronics - i like the look of the cubes and they have a few effects on them also
i would really apreciate u guys feedback

[Goran2812]

well... for a begginer... everything is good
you'll probably be practising at home,so 15W of transistor power is more than enough
if you can afford it, try a VOX Pathfinder 15R... my friend and lead guitarist in the band bought it to practice at home and it's a great amp...

[Annoying Twit]

The Vintage V100 is getting a lot of love on a number of forums. Over on Harmony Central people are buying Peter Green models.

[Ninjaassasin1983]

i think it deserves a lot of love its a beautiful killer axe pah who needs gibson - overpriced much

[lowatter]

I'd think about an Epihone Valve Jr. combo or head amp. Nice little cheap 5W tube amp. Put an effects or two in front of it, and you'll be smiling. JMHO

[Ninjaassasin1983]

but ive got enough cash for a roland cube 30x 30w effects amp jus wanted to know if it was any good

[snaredrum]

for a total beginner i'd go with the roland or a vox valvetronix. they'r eboth excellent beginner amps.

[Ninjaassasin1983]

Thank you buddy

[BrianGT]

i cant play so much as one chord am a total newbie


In that case you have to buy something that you love the look of..........you have to love it to want to pick it up....it's all part of the game!

[Ninjaassasin1983]

I know bud I can't actually stop thinkin bout it I'm gettin it in a coupla weeks

[snaredrum]

Originally Posted by Ninjaassasin1983

I know bud I can't actually stop thinkin bout it I'm gettin it in a coupla weeks

awesome man. you going for the roland?

[Annoying Twit]

I'm no fancy wonderful guitarist. But I've just spent a whole lot of time playing my V100, and it feels like a really nice guitar to me.

[Ninjaassasin1983]

yeah i think it is really nice as soon as i saw it i started doin reseach on it - i knew vintage were good cos a had a vp6 it got stole tho
ya a think am gonna get the roland - would u reccomend it
also what kinda cables are good:slash

[BrianGT]

I was in a store once in London and heard a guy playing what was obviously a Strat......it sounded fabulous and he was a great player. He had it on a clean setting and it rang like a bell.......I went over to have closer listen!

The amp? A Roland Cube 30!! I was blown away!

[snaredrum]

Originally Posted by Ninjaassasin1983

yeah i think it is really nice as soon as i saw it i started doin reseach on it - i knew vintage were good cos a had a vp6 it got stole tho
ya a think am gonna get the roland - would u reccomend it
also what kinda cables are good:slash

nice one. i've heard good things about the rolands, but have never played one. my landlord has one and he says it's awesome though.

Cables - hmm. i use a mixture of Proel, Venom... whatever is available at the time. i think until you're playing stupidly good equipment in public, stuff like that will do you just fine.

[Ninjaassasin1983]

ok im gonna go for the v100 cherry burst - roland cube 30x - venom cobra cable - ernie ball strings - an dunlop picks