Brian Moore i91

[frankencat]

Anybody know anything about these? Thinking of buying one just to check out. I have heard good things about BM but no info on the lower-end stuff like the i1000 series. Thanks -Frank

[markD]

Re: Brian Moore i91

frank, i have played a lot of brian moore guitars and my experience is that that 1000 series is pretty crappy. i have the i8.13P from the 2000 series and it absolutely killer. so killer that i couldn't justify spending the money to buy the C55 that the store also had, which is what i went there to buy!!

the 1000 series pickups and hardware are cheesy. the necks and fret work aren't as consistent as the 2000 series, and the finishes aren't as nice.

[kmanick]

Re: Brian Moore i91

Frank my buddy has a C55 USa Made and the difference in quality is substantial between those and the i series models. MD got lucky with his, all of the ones I've played have been OK, but when compared to the C55 you can really see the difference

[MountainDog]

Re: Brian Moore i91

I have the i9f (with floyd), got on ebay for $625 and it is very nice. Good hardware, good construction, good quality, nice feel.

The i91 retails for $695, the i9 for $1295, so there is '$600' worth of better hardware/quality in the 2000 series.

I agree with skipping the 1000 series and go with the 2000 series. Here's an i9 from the 2000 series for $600 with 20 hours left:
i9 on ebay

[frankencat]

Re: Brian Moore i91

Thanks guys. FWIW, MF is blowing out the i1000 series stuff pretty cheap.

[data187]

Re: Brian Moore i91

i owned an older i2 which is the equivelent of a i2 2000 sereis and it was awesome.
the hardware and construction is one of the best i've seen in a sub $1000 guitar.