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I'm on the look out for a X420, but I know they are on the rare side, and a VS is probably unobtainium.

I like the ES335 body style without the F holes. What would be your 2nd choice? Washburn? Ibanez?

I don't know all the brands that make similar guitars.

What's your .02 Electra brethren??

I did see the black X420 a few weeks ago in FL, but I gotta sell the Boxster first. Anyone want to trade in a minty guitar toward a sports car???

Patience my son, Patience. They're out there, just waiting for you. Start a thread in the 'Guitar Wanted' section, it'll stay up at the top much longer than here.

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I can't think of any other brand/manufacturer that makes a rounded horn double cut without F holes - I thought maybe Vantage... but no. I would just hang tight until a 420 comes along rather than settle for less. You'd have a lot more options if you could accept the F holes. Any reason you don't like them?

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I can thinkof no other brand or model that would compare to the 420 or 420VS. The 420 black models are getting more common now that the prices have gone up. I have seen more of them in the past year than in years past due to the price increases I guess. The 420VS is another story. they are almost as hard to find as the X120, Burgundy Pro, and X910 models. I have only seen maybe 2 or 3 at best for sale. Be patient and one of the black 420 models will show up. I will keep my eyes open also. The one JD just listed the link for looks nice also.

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while not quite the full 335 shape, the Ibanez Artist is similar, and no F holes... http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-IBANEZ-ARTI ... 53e6bdec0d

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Besides the big G, I thought that Washburn made a Delta Blues, or Blues Queen that was a non F hole semi hollow body. I may be wrong, but aren't some Washburns Matsumoku? Anyone know how good Washburns are?

I have a Washburn HB35 on eBay right now with no reserve. This one is a hard to find MIJ model (Mat most likely) and an excellent guitar, if I say so myself. I wouldn't be selling it right now if I hadn't opened my wallet a bit too much here recently for more Electras. It's in almost as good condition as the Burgundy Pro I just bought from Joe.

It does have the "F" holes though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MESE:IT

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Some of the Washburns were indeed Matt models and are very nice guitars also.

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This isn't too far off a 335 shape - but it does share more similariities with an Ibanez Artist. Looks pretty nice too. If I wasn't monetarily challenged I'd be in on this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vantage-Entertainer ... 3cb7c0e4e6

Hey A914man-X420 Custom Pro on Treasure Coast(fla) craigslist,looks clean w/case,don't know if he'll ship. Might be the same one JD found,but was just put up on the 8th
Joe

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That's a nice looking guitar, but it's a solid body.

If you are still looking, this one looks like what you were asking for. I really enjoy mine.

http://treasure.craigslist.org/msg/2369154173.html

I've emailed him twice, but only one reply. I'm going to try and call tomorrow. I don't know anyone in the area that could check it out. I'll find out when I talk to him if he'll ship. I've had a Forum Member offer one as well. I'd like to find a good example.

I've started detailing the Boxster to sell I'd rather sell a testicle, but we just don't drive it enough to justify the expense and depreciation. It's a 2000 with 39,300 miles and very nice. The more I clean it up, the less I want to sell it, but business sucks right now and there's tons of cars out there.

The bonus is I'm ear marking some $$$$ for GAS/EGAS