Menehune Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Ever since seeing a korina Artist, I've been jonesing for one. What do they sound like acoustically compared to an ES-335? How does the korina Artist differ soundwise and weightwise from the mahogany version? And lastly, what's a fair price for a mint or excellent korina Artist now? Thanks for any playing impressions and other edumaction you can impart, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugartune Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Plugged in and acoustically, they sound different than a 335. A 335 is a little boomier, woolier, I don't know what descriptor works. Just different. I had an Artist Korina with P90s. Having sold it, I really regret that I did. That and a Newport. Two Hamers I must re-acquire! No idea for fair price now, but I think I both bought and sold mine 2 years ago for $1100 USD. I've seen them higher since up to $1900. I'd suggest between 1300 and 1600. Pure speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks for sharing your impressions, Sugartune. I have the 335 in mind as my only semi-hollowbody reference sound - for now, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
django49 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 You might also consider such as a "smaller" Gibson, ES-339 or the like. Unless what you really want is that "bigger" 335 sound. I really like the Collings I-35LC, but that puts you in a very different price range. It would also give you some choice as to sound, as available with Lollar Low-Winds and Thro-Baks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningyen Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 My old Artist Korina P-90 sounded more nasal than a 335, with very present upper mids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veatch Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 ^^^ This. I've had a 335, Newport, Korina and hawg Artists, and multiple Studios. If you line them up from "solid body sounding" to that woody ES335 "sound", it wouldn't surprise you: Studio Artist Newport ES-335 Bottom line, if you want the "335 sound", get a 335. Artists are cool, but they are not a 335. Conversely, if you like an Artist, don't get a 335. The Newport is somewhere in between sound wise, but still not a 335. FWIW - i still have the Newport and korina Artist. I would have kept the 335, but the neck was so odd shaped, it was practically flat on the back. Sounded great, but i just didn't bond with it. Of course, my normal advice is get one of each. Then sell what you don't want to keep. It's fun spending other people's money. Hope that helps. ETA: A little pron is needed for this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 8 hours ago, django49 said: You might also consider such as a "smaller" Gibson, ES-339 or the like. Unless what you really want is that "bigger" 335 sound. I really like the Collings I-35LC, but that puts you in a very different price range. It would also give you some choice as to sound, as available with Lollar Low-Winds and Thro-Baks, I don't really want the 335's sound, but it's the only personal aural reference I have for a semi-hollowbody electric. That Collings I-35LC is a great-looking guitar, especially with that "side-part" headstock top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 7 hours ago, veatch said: ^^^ This. I've had a 335, Newport, Korina and hawg Artists, and multiple Studios. If you line them up from "solid body sounding" to that woody ES335 "sound", it wouldn't surprise you: Studio Artist Newport ES-335 Bottom line, if you want the "335 sound", get a 335. Artists are cool, but they are not a 335. Conversely, if you like an Artist, don't get a 335. The Newport is somewhere in between sound wise, but still not a 335. FWIW - i still have the Newport and korina Artist. I would have kept the 335, but the neck was so odd shaped, it was practically flat on the back. Sounded great, but i just didn't bond with it. Of course, my normal advice is get one of each. Then sell what you don't want to keep. It's fun spending other people's money. Hope that helps. ETA: A little pron is needed for this thread... Thanks a whole bunch, suggesting I buy the Artist AND a Newport. You're not helping my GAS, Veatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Menehune said: Thanks a whole bunch, suggesting I buy the Artist AND a Newport. You're not helping my GAS, Veatch. The only help for GAS here I'd think would be encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 @Menehune : https://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-Hamer-Artist-Korina-HB-Jazzburst-Electric-Guitar-Made-in-USA-w-Hard-Case-/292322221659 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 22 hours ago, Menehune said: Thanks a whole bunch, suggesting I buy the Artist AND a Newport. You're not helping my GAS, Veatch. Veatch knows of what he speaks. Trust his guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 On 12/6/2017 at 3:54 PM, burningyen said: My old Artist Korina P-90 sounded more nasal than a 335, with very present upper mids. Thanks, burningyen. That's a helpful audiopoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 2 hours ago, mrjamiam said: @Menehune : https://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-Hamer-Artist-Korina-HB-Jazzburst-Electric-Guitar-Made-in-USA-w-Hard-Case-/292322221659 Thanks, mrjamiam. I read this about 20 minutes too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Hope you're reading, 3 on Reverb: https://reverb.com/item/6116869-hamer-korina-artist-2001-natural-gloss https://reverb.com/item/4070137-hamer-artist-natural-korina-stock-79 https://reverb.com/item/5204880-artist-korina-hb-jazzburst-electric-guitar-made-in-usa-w-hard-case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Thanks, scottcald! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Glad to enable, I mean encourage. Hopefully one of these will be yours soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddie Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 That's what the HFC is all about. We are GAS Enablers. Its what we do best! Do what you love. Love what you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menehune Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Anyone here live in the Denver area? https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/2006-hamer-usa-artist-korina/6376583867.html Best value I've seen so far for a natural Korina Artist (thanks to the HFCER who posted this in the For Sale forum, and which got me thinking about a Korina Artist in the first place.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugartune Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Best of luck! Hope it works out for ye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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