New Xaviere Guitars

[Guitar Gal]

Has anyone seen these new Xaviere guitars?

http://store.guitarfetish.com/xaxvandxvgu.html

Looks like they have more choices and got rid of the ugly head stock logo. Have a choice of P90's or Dream 180's......tele or strat.....rosewood or maple....so many choices.....

Hmmmmm......:drool:

GG

 

[Adrian30]

They're looking very sweet and highly afordable.

 

[kiteman]

Pretty damn cheap but how good are they?

 

[Katastrophe]

I'd love to play one. Reviews that I've read on the Zemaitis copies have been mixed. But, the prices are right on these new models, and they look cool, too. I'd like to try the cream Tele with the maple fretboard.

Please forgive my lack of manners. Welcome GG and Adrian!

 

[t_ross33]

Hey, those do look kinda sweet :drool:

I've heard mixed reviews of Xaviere guitars, but mostly from the fanatics over on the Telecaster Discussion Page, TDPRI and you KNOW how touchy Tele players are about their guitars :rotflmao:

From what I hear, the build quality is generally pretty good for a guitar in this price range, certainly on par with many Squiers, SX etc. GFS p'ups get great reviews on this and other forums.

Hmm... a semi-hollowbody Strat with P90s... must... not... reach... for... credit...card.... :nono:

 

[Spudman]

Damn! Just when I thought I was safe. Who posted this?:reallymad:

 

[snarph]

this is my current favorite

And for just over a buck and a half what could you loose

 

[Spudman]

I don't know if anyone noticed or not but the backs are not contoured. They are a square edge like a Tele or Les Paul.

I wonder what "poplar" core means? A multi piece body with the center piece being poplar and the wings something else?

I think I'll wait for a report.:munch:

 

[marnold]

I wonder what "poplar" core means? A multi piece body with the center piece being poplar and the wings something else?

The one description I read said that it had a poplar core with maple laminate on all sides. I'm not sure what the point of that would be since it wasn't a transparent finish. The only thing I can think of is that they tried to give it some maple brightness without it weighing a ton.

 

[snarph]

Well look at the sound got out of the Masonite Dan electro guitars ?

 

[duhvoodooman]

this is my current favorite:

......

And for just over a buck and a half what could you loose

I'd go with the Surf Green body and the rosewood fretboard, but we're basically on the same wavelength, Snarph. At a buck-fifty-nine, they've gotta be a steal! GFS doesn't sell junk, from what I've seen....

 

[Ro3b]

As though the universe were responding to my GASeous emissions, these came along just as I was thinking I'd like a P90 guitar. So I just pulled the trigger on one. Surf green tele body with maple fretboard and P90s. I really wanted the red sparkle finish, but they only have those with the Dream 180s.

 

[Spudman]

Great Ro3b. Now I'll actually (please if you would be so kind) get some sort of idea how their P90's sound. I've been thinking of upgrading one of my P90 guitars but have heard zip about the GFS P90's. Some feed back on these after you get the guitar would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ro3b]

Actually a guy on Harmony Central has posted some clips.

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1750516

Pretty nice stuff!

 

[marnold]

Actually a guy on Harmony Central has posted some clips.

Sweet find. Sounds like quite a deal for the price. Personally, I'm not a big fan of the f-hole look, but the sparkly red Strat-shaped one with a maple board looks pretty cool.

 

[duhvoodooman]

Since Medway MA, where GFS is located, is only a 2 - 2.5 hr drive from here, I'm going to shoot them an e-mail and see if its possible to stop by their location and try out a couple of these new Xaviere models. I get over toward Boston periodically and could easily swing by Medway, which is just a couple of minutes off I-495 south of I-90. Perhaps they'd let me try out two or three of the new models, and then I could report my findings/impressions back here. Kind of a "Fretter's field trip"! We'll see what they say....

 

[Spudman]

Since Medway MA, where GFS is located, is only a 2 - 2.5 hr drive from here, I'm going to shoot them an e-mail and see if its possible to stop by their location and try out a couple of these new Xaviere models. I get over toward Boston periodically and could easily swing by Medway, which is just a couple of minutes off I-495 south of I-90. Perhaps they'd let me try out two or three of the new models, and then I could report my findings/impressions back here. Kind of a "Fretter's field trip"! We'll see what they say....

That would be awesome if you do because as you probably have guessed...I want one too.

 

[stingx]

I'm 5 hours away and was thinking of going up there in a few weeks when I take a couple of days off during the week.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

Re visiting GFS, over at H-C Jay (the GuitarFetish/Xaviere guy) has said that locals in his immediate area can call ahead and arrange to come over, but that he didn't want people making trips into town to come over to the shipping center from elsewhere because they're not set up for flesh and blood customers.

I'm paraphrasing but that's the gist of it.

 

[pie_man_25]

R wow, well, if one of you guys could check them out that would be sweet, I really like that surf green tele style hollow body with maple fretboard and the sunburst stratR

 

[Ro3b]

Mine is scheduled for delivery on Monday. I'm highly psyched.

 

[duhvoodooman]

Cool! Which model & feature set did you go with?

 

[Ro3b]

Surf green tele, maple fretboard, P90s. I've really been jonesing for a P90 guitar; I was all set to get a Squire Tele Custom II when GFS came out with these.

 

[Guitar Gal]

Surf green tele, maple fretboard, P90s. I've really been jonesing for a P90 guitar; I was all set to get a Squire Tele Custom II when GFS came out with these.

That was the one I was drooling over too.....but since I already have the Squire Tele Custom II with P90's......I have restrained myself from this purchase.....

Make sure you give us a review after you get properly acquainted :AOK:

GG

 

[Ro3b]

It's here.

Very short review: I love it.

I'll do a longer review after I've had it for a few days.

 

[Spudman]

It's here.

Very short review: I love it.

I'll do a longer review after I've had it for a few days.

Cool. I'm tap dancing like I've got to go to the bathroom waiting for your review.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

Cool. I'm tap dancing like I've got to go to the bathroom waiting for your review.

Me too, take pics!

Aside from a few minor quibbles (bit sloppy finish in f-holes, on some, is the main one) the reviews in the forums on Harmony-Central are good.

 

[Ro3b]

I posted under "Product Reviews."

 

[Spudman]

I've been checking these out while I've been tap dancing and waiting, and here is a thought: Get the model with the Dream 180 pickups and then if the pickups don't excite you for another 60 bucks get the Dream 90's and drop those in or a combination of the two. Clever, eh!

This idea is making it easier to warrant (or justify) getting one.

 

[stingx]

I've been following threads on these from other forums. I buy from GFS and generally find Jay's products to be quite good. He certainly does ship extremely fast. I have a problem with these guitars. I should say the problem is based on the comments of people who received them. It's obvious that to make these guitars and sell them at the price point they're at, corners need to be cut. Models with binding - 700s - seem to be hit and miss with the consumer. I've read of discoloration, etc. On the 500s with the F-holes, most seem to have received their instruments with runs and drips (pools of paint collected) on, around, and in the F-hole. What bothers me is that these people dismiss it with the "I don't care how it looks as long as it plays good" attitude. Now I agree the priority is on playability BUT no matter how much you shell out for something, you shouldn't have to settle. I expect BOTH playability and fit and finish to be spot on. Why people feel they need to settle because the guitar is ONLY $200 I have no idea. Also, if he really cannot address the issues at the current price point and would have to bump the tag by, say, 30-50 more dollars who cares? That's STILL cheap by any calculation. Wouldn't you prefer to pay a little more for better quality?

I can't see buying these when you can get a very good MIM Strat or Tele for a few more dollars. Aftermarket parts would be easier to find and fit too.