Travis Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 For those of you who prefer one over the other, is it merely a cosmetic issue (shape)? Or are there other factors that influence you?
princeofdarkness56 Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 Flying V's are still a radical design over 40 years later. Just a real cool factor.
BCR Greg Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 Both are cool, Standards are a little more user friendly. Sitting with a Standard is actually quite comfortable, Vectors are a little clumsy sitting but look SO DAMN ROCK AND ROLL while standing. Neither is for the faint of heart.
Lockbody Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 Me and the "Standard" shape go all the way back to the second guitar I ever had (and the first one I bought with my own money), so I gotta go with that one.Amazing the amount of blues players who play a "V".
Travis Posted April 10, 2005 Author Posted April 10, 2005 What kind of tonal differences are there between a korina Standard and a korina Vector? I'm assuming everything else is pretty much the same (pickups, etc.)
BCR Greg Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 My experince is that Vectors CAN(but not always) be brighter, whereas Standards usually have a big "krunk".
Mike_C Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 I have to Agree with Greg here. Both are sooooo Cool. I had an early 80's vector that was a great playing guitar. I ended up selling it at the time since I wasn't playing it but If I had the way back machine It would still be here. As for Standards I have three Standards that are Heirloom guitars. Destined to stay in the family and get passed downed to my children's children.
Riffmonger Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 I choose BOTH! I actually like the Vector "feel" better and think it's very comfortable playing while sitting.
Travis Posted April 10, 2005 Author Posted April 10, 2005 Damn! You're killing me, Smalls. Those are two amazing looknig guitars you have there. I like the fact that they're rear routed. I was never a fan of the pickguards.
jujisque Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 Man, I am salivating over that standard. Beautiful!
Bob P Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 I give Standards the slight edge because they are so comfortable to play while seated.V's have the cooler look though. The only real solution is to have both (preferably in Korina)........
m chops Posted April 10, 2005 Posted April 10, 2005 Vector, 'cause Albert King didn't play a Standard.
Jeff R Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Having owned great examples of both, I have to vote the 2HB Centaura.
Guest Buck Dharma Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Vector, 'cause Albert King didn't play a Standard. He didn't play a Vector either!
elduave Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Standards are more "fat guy friendly", but SuperPro's even more so.
formula73 Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Vector. The top edge of a V fits right under my gut nice and comfy.
Disturber Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Standars are more versatile. They have lots of wood, (lots of mass),which make them sound big and resonant.Vee's are cool. But I consider them only to bea "live instrument". Not so usefull in the studio etc.But for some, (including myself), appearence iseverything, so a Vector is never out of place, (lol).I don't own one though, only Standards and I love 'em.
Gabe Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Although I've never held a Standard nor a Vector in my hands, I voted for the Standard becausethe V seems to be uncomfortable, especially when playing the guitar in the sitting position. Furthermore I know some guitarists with a great sound from their Explorer. Gabe
Riffer Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I love V guitars.Vector for me please.I like the sleek feel of the body.The first V I played.I was like"damn.this is it."
silentman Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I like standards better. I've never been a fan of any kind of v guitar.
Hackubus Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I like em both! But I'm biased towards the Standard as I can't play the V sitting down.
Michael_ Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Both shapes are great, but I like the V look a little more, maybe. You can play V's sitting down in the "classical" position by putting your leg in the "V" part, but it does get tiring after awhile. I voted Vector because of the one other factor- unparalleled upper fret access!
Travis Posted April 12, 2005 Author Posted April 12, 2005 Well, I'm leaning towards the Vector and here's why:I play in the classical position when seated.My brother had a custom made Explorer shaped guitar a while back and I hated playing it.I tend to relate shred a little more to a V.On the other hand, Standards do look frickin' cool as hell. Hmm, maybe one of each and I'll just start with the V.
foodermon Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 i think both are kick ass shapes and everyone knows they both rawk.... but my vote goes to the standard.
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