Anyone have a Brian Moore C-55?

[crabby]

If have one OR you've had one, PLEASE tell me about it,,,,,, all about it.

Here's a picture of a C-55

[Scooter]

I used to have a Brian Moore singlcut (DC1 iirc). It had a nice, fat neck and BEAUTIFUL craftsmanship. It was comfy and well designed. Truly a great instrument. I wish I still had it.

[primaltone]

I have a C-55P. I LOVE the neck on this guitar. I have small hands, and it just seems to 'fit'. It's comfortable, and I like the 'satin' finished neck. The body is also sweet, as it's nicely contoured and very well balanced. It's also pretty light.

As far as the sound goes, I change my mind every time I play it. I really like the heavy, compressed tone of the J.B. in the bridge, but I just can't get used do the Alnico II in the neck. It doesn't have the humbucker sound I'm accustomed to - it's kinda thin and twangy. I've thought about replacing it with a '59, but I haven't yet. Overall, the guitar has a nice sound, but it doesn't have the 'nads' that a Hamer Standars or a Les Paul has. I don't really use the Piezo much, but it does have a unique acoustic-y sound.

I bought the guitar used, and it 'was' used. I can't really bend the high E string past the 14th fret, or else it dies. I'm not sure if it needs a fret job or just an adjustment. It's a well built, great playing guitar. Just wish I loved the sound more.

[crabby]

primaltone,

i wish I could have gotten a C-55 P but this regular o' C-55 will have to do.................... anyone else have anything to add? Come on guys,,, tell me more about these guitars.

[data187]

i played a couple at guitar center and really like them alot.

i've been trying to get one on ebay ever since.

(i got outbid on that green one)

i think the neck is medium in thickness, but wide...kind of in between a prs wide thin and wide fat.

the guitar itself is very comfortable to play since the back is contoured.

the pickups sound good, but i agree that it's not as thick sounding as let say a les paul.

it has it's own sound, and playing it thru a rivera, it sounded very good. the tone was very balanced and notes were articulate.

i think these are excellent guitars for under $1000.

[Scooter]

i think these are excellent guitars for under $1000.

You can get a USA Brian Moore for under $1000? Where?

[crabby]

Scooter,

I think data187 was talking in the used market,, that green one went for $705 plus shipping which was high,,,, I think $49 but still seems pretty darn good IF it's in great shape.

data187,

I would expect that it wouldn't sound as "Thick" as a LP because the body shouldn't weigh anywhere near as much as a LP,,,,,,,,,, I would think a Brian Moore C-55 should sound very "similar" to a Fender "Big Apple" strat, both have lighter weigh bodies BUT have two humbuckers like a Les Paul, I may be wrong BUT we'll see.

By the way, I didn't have any idea that I was bidding against a "HFCer" or I'd never bid,,,,,,,,,, sorry. Will ya' forgive me?

[Scooter]

Scooter,

I think data187 was talking in the used market,, that green one went for $705 plus shipping which was high,,,, I think $49 but still seems pretty darn good IF it's in great shape.

Oh, I see.

[data187]

I would expect that it wouldn't sound as "Thick" as a LP because the body shouldn't weigh anywhere near as much as a LP,,,,,,,,,, I would think a Brian Moore C-55 should sound very "similar" to a Fender "Big Apple" strat, both have lighter weigh bodies BUT have two humbuckers like a Les Paul

to me, the c55 sounds and plays better than a big apple strat. the c55 is so resonant and lively that the harmonics jumps right out. i think the c55 is right in between a strat and a les paul. a good fit if you have both in your stable.

By the way, I didn't have any idea that I was bidding against a "HFCer" or I'd never bid,,,,,,,,,, sorry. Will ya' forgive me?

don't sweat it, open market, open bidding...congrats on your purchase.

[crabby]

I'm very lucky,,,, I have Fender American Deluxe Fat Strat AND a Hamer Studio Custom

I also have Hamer Mirage II that I traded another strat for a few weeks back and to me the Mirage II sounds between the Strat and a Les Paul, with it's Fender scale and lighter weight (than a LP) but still with humbuckers and all,,,,,,,,, and it's a set neck ,,,,,,,,,,, I'm looking forward to trying out the C-55 , that's for sure!