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Post by rui on Apr 30, 2019 9:43:42 GMT
Hello,
I getting into learning to play electric guitar and I like the models mentioned in the subject. I have the opportunity to buy a used CST-24T Black Flame from December 2018 for 130 euros which is pretty much the same price as the TE-40 new in Thomann site. Can you guys give your opinion in what would be your choice?
Thank!
Regards
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Post by salteedog on Apr 30, 2019 9:53:09 GMT
CST-24T for 130 euros is a good buy. Will you get a chance to see it in person?
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Post by rui on Apr 30, 2019 10:08:31 GMT
Yes, I will see it before buying. Also it comes with the invoice from Thomann for warranty purposes if necessary. So you would go for this one?
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Post by DefJef on Apr 30, 2019 10:12:58 GMT
They are very different guitars rui , and which suits you best may depend on what kind of music you want to create with it and on your level of experience with guitars in general. If you are already an acoustic player then you may find the TE-40 and its single coil pickups is more to your liking. If you are happy to learn about setting up a tremolo and like what humbucker pickups do then the CST may be the more suitable guitar. I think I'd take a look at the sorts of instruments that people use to make the kinds of music you are interested in to help you decide. I made the mistake of making my first electric guitar purchase on looks and little else and ended up never wanting to play it.
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Post by salteedog on Apr 30, 2019 10:19:09 GMT
I haven't seen the quality of the TE-40 but I have one of the CST-24Ts and it's a very well put together instrument with a very nice Wilkingson bridge, good tuners, a bone nut and, if you are lucky, a nice finish. Notwithstanding the quality of the individual unit that is for sale, speaking generally, I would expect you would always be able to get most of your money back if you re-sell the CST. I couldn't say the same about the TE.
The CST has a coil split which, while not brilliant, will get you into the same general territory as the Tele.
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Post by micoli on Apr 30, 2019 11:37:46 GMT
I haven't seen the quality of the TE-40 but I have one of the CST-24Ts and it's a very well put together instrument with a very nice Wilkingson bridge, good tuners, a bone nut and, if you are lucky, a nice finish. Notwithstanding the quality of the individual unit that is for sale, speaking generally, I would expect you would always be able to get most of your money back if you re-sell the CST. I couldn't say the same about the TE. The CST has a coil split which, while not brilliant, will get you into the same general territory as the Tele. "The CST has a coil split which, while not brilliant, will get you into the same general territory as the Tele." That's a good point. I sold my CST24T just after Christmas which, in retrospect was a mistake. I'm currently looking at/lusting after the same model with P90's. I also have a telecaster but I think the CST24T is a much more versatile guitar. And the heavy Wilkinson sustain block is a real bonus. I found t he coil split to be not very effective on my old CST, although it is fine and very usable on my HB35, but as Salteedog says, it will give that single coil twang.
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Post by rui on Apr 30, 2019 15:52:45 GMT
From what I can see from Thomann site the pickups are the same between the two guitars (excluding the colors), which are 2 x Roswell HAF Alnico-5 Humbucker Pickups. The TE-40 has a 3 way switch so I'm assuming it allows the pickup modes Bridge,Arm or Both. The CST adds the coil split which is theory should modify the humbucker to behave as a single coil right?
I like different music genres but mostly metal and rock. I think the guitar should be as "neutral" as possible in this matter and from the videos I've seen on youtube on both guitars the music types played is varied.
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Post by LeoThunder on May 5, 2019 18:29:30 GMT
From what I can see from Thomann site the pickups are the same between the two guitars (excluding the colors), which are 2 x Roswell HAF Alnico-5 Humbucker Pickups. The TE-40 has a 3 way switch so I'm assuming it allows the pickup modes Bridge,Arm or Both. The CST adds the coil split which is theory should modify the humbucker to behave as a single coil right? These two guitars are essentially the same apart from the scale length, the coil split functionality, the floating bridge and the obvious looks and ergonomics. Yes, coil split makes single coils out of the humbuckers. I find this feature essential because I like a clear sound but if I were to buy a TE-40, I would quickly add that function using a 2€ push-pull pot and a bit of wire. The real difference is in the shape and size of the object. It forms habits, defines what feels comfortable, so it's worth considering. Preferences can also be related to personal body size. If you really like the CST shape, go for it, but if that is already a compromise, look elsewhere. 130€ looks like a bargain but it's not really. Most guitars can be bought used for 50 to 70% of their new price and this is 59%, which is fairly normal. It also means you can sell it at that price too, losing little. Take the time to find what you want. Once you know that, you can get it cheap too.
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