Zumsteel Encore or GFI?

Jeremy Long · Post by **Jeremy Long** » 30 Apr 2015 6:50 pm

Doing a lot of fly dates lately and need to "make weight". I have a GFI D10 Ultra, but I think I'm going to have to go single neck for traveling purposes. These are the two light weight guitars that I know about. Anyone have any other suggestions? I'm thinking GFI just because I'm already used to playing one. Your suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeremy

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 30 Apr 2015 6:57 pm

Lots of folks are making fly guitars.
Fred has the Pro-lite, Mullen has the Discovery, and Lone Star has a carry-on legal push-pull

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 30 Apr 2015 7:06 pm

Jeremy, lane is close. Pro Life is an anti abortion group I believe.
How ever, we do offer 3 different models under 30 lbs. at Justice steel Guitars.

Our S10~3x4
The S10~Pro
and the Pro Lite

Here is a link to our website, thank you for looking.
www.justicesteelguitars.com

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 30 Apr 2015 7:11 pm

That's what I get for not monitoring my spill chukka.

Paul Stauskas · Post by **Paul Stauskas** » 30 Apr 2015 10:55 pm

Jeremy, I don't think you could go wrong with any of the guitars already mentioned.

You're welcome to stop by and play my Ultra SD10 anytime you'd like.

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 1 May 2015 3:59 am

Check out the BMI Flight Ready Guitar made by Beck Musical Instruments ---> Click Here

24lbs out of the case
33lbs in the case

Bill Moore · Post by **Bill Moore** » 1 May 2015 5:13 am

The Justice S-10 would be perfect, I have one, very light and sounds great!

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 1 May 2015 8:28 am

Jeremy, have you seen the new GFI Aero? It was debuted at the Dallas show in March. You might want to check it out.
http://www.gfimusicalproducts.com/page54.html
The one in the picture with five pedals is Mike Sigler's guitar.

Asa Brosius · Post by **Asa Brosius** » 3 May 2015 4:56 am

I picked up a second-hand ETS for the same reasons - two weeks in the states, two weeks in Europe so far and no issues. It came down to price for me- I'd say get the best deal on any of the guitars you mentioned. I really like the legs on top case design as well.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 3 May 2015 7:37 am

Encore is a pro guitar, and GFI SM is semi-pro, both very nice guitars... of course regular S10 GFI is a pro guitar as well... but I don't know of any guitars that will beat Encore price at $1500 for a new S10 3+5 professional instrument...

Jeremy Long · Post by **Jeremy Long** » 5 May 2015 6:43 pm

Thanks everyone!

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 7 May 2015 6:38 pm

What Damir said!