So this is a tough one, I've watched hours worth of videos, read reviews etc, and I've decided I want to buy either a Yellow Custom 24, or Santana SE. I know ultimately it's only me that decide which is best, but I'd like your informed opinion so I don't have to waste money on returning a guitar I don't like.
I do know that I should play them in person, but no shop nearby (in my country as far as I can tell) stocks them.
This will be my first "real" guitar, currently I have an old Yamaha ERG 121 HSH with a 25 1/2" scale length, and a narrow, flat neck which I've grown to be pretty comfortable with.
Here's some thoughts I've come up with so far:
Custom 24:
Pros:
- Thin neck is similar to what I have now
- Coil split w/ push pull switch out of the box
- Longer scale length?
Cons:
- I don't love the red/yellow contrast
Santana:
Pros:
- Looks absolutely beautiful
Cons:
- Shorter scale length? (is this really a negative?)
- Fat neck (I've never tried one, maybe not a negative?)
- Fat body (Beautiful, maybe awkward to hold?)
It would seem the Custom 24 has more going for it, however only because there's so many unknowns for me with the Santana.
Does anyone have anything to add that might help me? If someone familiar with the Santana could address the cons I've listed that'd be super helpful.
I do know that I should play them in person, but no shop nearby (in my country as far as I can tell) stocks them.
This will be my first "real" guitar, currently I have an old Yamaha ERG 121 HSH with a 25 1/2" scale length, and a narrow, flat neck which I've grown to be pretty comfortable with.
Here's some thoughts I've come up with so far:
Custom 24:
Pros:
- Thin neck is similar to what I have now
- Coil split w/ push pull switch out of the box
- Longer scale length?
Cons:
- I don't love the red/yellow contrast
Santana:
Pros:
- Looks absolutely beautiful
Cons:
- Shorter scale length? (is this really a negative?)
- Fat neck (I've never tried one, maybe not a negative?)
- Fat body (Beautiful, maybe awkward to hold?)
It would seem the Custom 24 has more going for it, however only because there's so many unknowns for me with the Santana.
Does anyone have anything to add that might help me? If someone familiar with the Santana could address the cons I've listed that'd be super helpful.