jraad Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi everyone! First time post here and I've been looking at getting either an H530 or an H535. I was lucky enough to try out the H530 at GC Canton yesterday and it was great, but at the same time, I played a H535 the day before and it was absolutely fantastic. Both are amazing guitars but I'm a little worried about the versatility issue that has been mentioned in other threads. Now, I love single coils which is why I lean more towards the H530 with P90's but I also know the Heritage humbuckers sound really great. I also like full hollow, but I'm worried about the possibility of unmanageable feedback. I play alternative/surf music and love to play jazz and blues as well. Which do you guys think is going to cover me the best? Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated! I'm so conflicted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Ahh... to chose between two great choices. You can't lose either way. I'd think about what kind of music you're intending to play on these, and decide if a hollow w/ P-90s is the tone ... or do you feel that a semi hollow with buckers would be more manageable. I'd have trouble deciding , but would probably go for the 530, because it is the more unique tone compared to my other guitars.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'd say the 535 is a slightly more versatile guitar if only because the centre block gives a bit more feedback resistance. And you can can always load it with humbucker-sized P90s like the Seymour Duncan Phat Cat. I'm a convert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Get a 535 with P-90s, best of both worlds. Problem solved http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM1ZWWAQfoI http://www.bananasmu...ar-P-90-Pickups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'd say the 535 is a slightly more versatile guitar if only because the centre block gives a bit more feedback resistance. And you can can always load it with humbucker-sized P90s like the Seymour Duncan Phat Cat. I'm a convert Or go with Duncan P-Rails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I have the prails in my 575, I play surf/billy/ rock no problem with feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykofiddle Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 i prefer the 530 because it's considerably lighter and therefore easier on the back for longer episodes of playing I have not had any feedback problems playing at moderate volumes with drums, bass, etc. Also, if you're into blues and rockabilly, the TV Jones Classics are worth checking out. I really like the way they sound in my 530. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi everyone! First time post here and I've been looking at getting either an H530 or an H535. I was lucky enough to try out the H530 at GC Canton yesterday and it was great, but at the same time, I played a H535 the day before and it was absolutely fantastic. Both are amazing guitars but I'm a little worried about the versatility issue that has been mentioned in other threads. Now, I love single coils which is why I lean more towards the H530 with P90's but I also know the Heritage humbuckers sound really great. I also like full hollow, but I'm worried about the possibility of unmanageable feedback. I play alternative/surf music and love to play jazz and blues as well. Which do you guys think is going to cover me the best? Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated! I'm so conflicted! I've played the very same 530 at Canton myself. It was a great guitar, but I rather prefer a semi-hollow body myself. Plus for what Canton is charging, you can find a new 535 for near the same price. I've the tone of the 530 but 535's are great too if you are playing blues or blues-rock stuff. I believe with Jazz, you'd want more mellow tones of humbuckers over the bite of p90's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jraad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for all the help guys! I'm gonna go with a 535. Its gonna cover more of what I wanna do. I've played the very same 530 at Canton myself. It was a great guitar, but I rather prefer a semi-hollow body myself. Plus for what Canton is charging, you can find a new 535 for near the same price. I've the tone of the 530 but 535's are great too if you are playing blues or blues-rock stuff. I believe with Jazz, you'd want more mellow tones of humbuckers over the bite of p90's.... Yeah I tried to see how much I could talk it down and they wouldn't go under two grand. Which is way too much for a used one, even in pristine condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 One of our local HOC members is selling his 2010 for $1,000 plus shipping. I played it personally and its a steal! Check out the For sale section on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 as a 530 owner, i think you made the right call. 530 does what it does in exemplary fashion but 535 is (probably) more versatile. i own a gib 335 but not a 535 so that's my perspective. put the 530 on your someday list. eljay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 as a 530 owner, i think you made the right call. 530 does what it does in exemplary fashion but 535 is (probably) more versatile. i own a gib 335 but not a 535 so that's my perspective. put the 530 on your someday list. eljay I agree as another 530 owner. The 530's limitation is that the P90 is darn near a permanent part of the guitar, whereas with a 535 you have a ton of available pickup and tonal options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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