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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Twinfan on March 22, 2010, 03:25:54 PM
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Yep, it's true. The mould is being broken. Long post alert........
I went to a guitar fair yesterday with MartinW and we ended up having a chat with a Mr Paul Richardson of PRGuitars. He had a couple of guitars on a stand that he'd built, and the interesting designs caught our eye. He's a really nice bloke who was incredibly knowledgable about woods, construction methods, design etc.
It came out that he had a guitar reviewed in the October 2009 issue of Guitarist magazine as part of the UK builders "shoot out", and the actual guitar reviewed was there at the show. I then remembered reading the review in the mag and thinking the looks were a bit novel for me, and that he got screwed over on the star ratings (his guitar was the half the price but otherwise equal to a Martyn Booth, but they got the same value for money rating??????)
In the flesh, the guitar looked stunning and you really noticed the little touches. Immaculate body binding, inlays with virtually no filler, proper fretboard binding nibs, perfect fretwork, great oiled finish etc etc. I picked it up to have a play, and it was one the slickest feeling guitars I've ever tried. Zero friction from the highly polished stainless steel frets and dark rosewood fingerboard. I tried it through a little Line6 combo and it had a great vibe to it, the coil splits sounded fantastic and it could cover a lot of tonal ground. Great for gigging in a covers band thinks me......
So after doing some research at home, and juggling a few funds, I've agreed to buy the guitar that was used in the Guitarist review. I guess it should be with me in a few days when I've transferred the cash and had it sent to me. OK, it's not totally modern as it's based loosely on a Les Paul, but its high output pickups and Paduak construction make it quite a departure from my usual style.
I'm looking forward to checking it out in more detail later in the week!
Here's Paul's website: www.prguitars.co.uk (http://www.prguitars.co.uk)
The page specific to the model I've bought (and pics of my guitar): www.prguitars.co.uk/page39.html (http://www.prguitars.co.uk/page39.html)
(http://www.prguitars.co.uk/wpimages/wpb7f06dfe.png)
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When will it end eh Dave!
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:lol:
It does look kinda pretty though...
I'll take that beaten up old SG off yer hands if you want to pay postage :wink:
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Looks weird and cool :)
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I'm sorry. Just no. That to me looks like some has left a Les Paul on the dashboard and it has melted in the sun.
Sorry mate, I feel as though this one will split opinions anyway.
Paddy
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I'm afraid the shape does not work for me, but yes - if you end up with a 'modern' guitar, then no doubt Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters will start going to the pub together - and be 'big pals' .
( Is it the Salvador Dali signature model ? ).
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Huh that's ugly :?
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I kind of like it - reminds me a bit of the Aria PE, with a hint of Fernandes maybe. I'm not convinced resembling some 30-year-old Japanese LP copies counts as "modern" though!! :lol:
I've got to ask, Dave, how can you afford this sudden rapid influx of guitars? :?
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I'm not convinced resembling some 30-year-old Japanese LP copies counts as "modern" though!! :lol:
I thought that :lol:
But then I realised I can't talk when it comes to "modern", so I kept schtum :D
I have to admit, I come down on the side of liking it...
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It's hard to judge it in the photos, in person it really does work well. I didn't like it when I first saw it in the magazine, but in person it's an eye grabber. I'll bring it to any future BKP meets so people can see it themselves. I'm classing it as modern due to the 25" scale length, use of paduak wood and the hot pickups (DiMarzio Tone Zone and Air Norton). It's modern compared to everything else I own (bar the two PRSs)!
The influx of guitars has been (or will be) funded by the sale of my motorbike (Pearly) or selling some bonus shares I get through work (the '65 SG and this PR Guitar). I've also sold a couple of guitars in the last month or so (the Kramer Baretta to Lew and my Warmoth Thinline Tele on another forum) which has helped with the cash flow. I've also had 5 or 6 gigs since December so a bit of cash has come from them.
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- And by the same reasoning, I'm dead gorgeous - ( but not in photographs ) :lol:
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Fair point - you all hate it :lol:
I had a feeling it might be a bit "off-piste" for most people, but thought I'd share it anyway. It's a great price for a high quality UK handmade guitar when compared to a Feline/Blackmachine/Organic etc.
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Fair point - you all hate it :lol:
I had a feeling it might be a bit "off-piste" for most people, but thought I'd share it anyway. It's a great price for a high quality UK handmade guitar when compared to a Feline/Blackmachine/Organic etc.
Not at all, if it didn't have the slightly strange headstock and the squiggly bit at the bottom I'd like it a lot. But then I've always quite fancied an Aria PE. :wink:
I prefer this, looks-wise, to an Organic or Blackmachine. Not as nice as a Feline Lion though.
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I remember that review.
I quite like the spec of that guitar rather than the look.
When you get it let me know when the kettle is on.
I have something new on the way which will be a little different.
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I reckon you'll like it Matt - you'll have to pop round.
What have you got in the works?
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Here ....... this is a bit of a novel thread .... Twinfan buying a new guitar........ haven't I read this already last week, ............... and the week before, ............. and the week before ....... and..... PDT_006
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:lol:
Gotta be done! I went through a pedal phase, and a guitar cull phase, now it's a "try some more guitars" phase!
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I went through a pedal phase, and a guitar cull phase, now it's a "try some more guitars" phase!
Blimey, I reckon we could be heading for a Parker or something!
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sorry dave, not my cup tea at all - looks like an LSD-Paul!
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sorry dave, not my cup tea at all - looks like an LSD-Paul!
Got to agree ...... what has it got to offer that you can't get from your Modern Eagle, Francine. 65 SG etc ???
A definite candidate for Seconds Out in a few months I think :(
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sorry dave, not my cup tea at all - looks like an LSD-Paul!
Got to agree ...... what has it got to offer that you can't get from your Modern Eagle, Francine. 65 SG etc ???
A definite candidate for Seconds Out in a few months I think :(
That's what I thought too, it's not different to anything else you have got.
At the end of the day, it is your cash and needs/wants/desires to have fun with it!
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Speaking as a sometime artist I'd say aesthetically, once you get used to the strangeness of it, that outline works well.
By the way congratulations for winning The Man With The Most Understanding Missus In Britain award.
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I love it! I've always been intrigued by Padouk as a body wood. I imagine its quite weighty, seeing as its very dense?
Don't worry TF, someones on your side!
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Im on the side of liking it. Not quite sure how you keep buying these guitars mate, but if you can afford it good look to you.
the question is which ones are going from the stable now oyu got this one?
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My missus is very long suffering, and yes I am very lucky in that regard :lol:
Got to agree ...... what has it got to offer that you can't get from your Modern Eagle, Francine. 65 SG etc ???
A much lower price tag, making it a great working tool that I don't have to be paranoid about taking care of ;)
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I love it! I've always been intrigued by Padouk as a body wood. I imagine its quite weighty, seeing as its very dense?
It's lightish - around 8.25lbs.
Gareth - nothing is leaving the stable as yet :)
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By the way congratulations for winning The Man With The Most Understanding Missus In Britain award.
I don't know, I'd have to put in a strong nomination for Mrs R before the voting takes place :lol:
Dave, does yours have to suffer endless theorising on tone and "what-if" scenarios about various bits of kit, as well?
(I was well impressed when we were watching something on TV the other night, and old Elvis hit came on, and I asked "what guitar do you think that is?" - so just the music, no pictures... not only did she pick Fender... she sometimes goes Fender or Gibson... but she just came straight out and said "telecaster"... Yesss! :lol:)
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Just to reiterate what Dave's said, it does look different in the flesh. I thought it was superb, and would have bought it there and then if I'd had the cash!
The quality is astonishing, at any price, but at £1200, wow.
As he does an SG influenced shape, I'd better get saving! :D
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how come when dave is selling guitars, a recession pops up, then he started buying them again and we got a recovery!
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Not quite sure how you keep buying these guitars mate
Since last summer, so in the last 9 months, the balance has been:
* Fano JM6 - McCarty Rosewood #1 traded in for it, plus cash from selling an Ibanez RG
* La Cabronita and Ian Price's Esquire - PRS McCarty traded in a three way deal for the Esquire, plus sales of my Kramer Baretta and Thinline Tele covered this
* Pearly Gates - my motorbike sale will cover this
* 1965 SG - PRS McCarty Rosewood #2 sold on eBay last year covered this
So actually, the PR Guitars SCR is the first complete new purchase since the Modern Eagle.....
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Dave, does yours have to suffer endless theorising on tone and "what-if" scenarios about various bits of kit, as well?
Err, yep!
(I was well impressed when we were watching something on TV the other night, and old Elvis hit came on, and I asked "what guitar do you think that is?" - so just the music, no pictures... not only did she pick Fender... she sometimes goes Fender or Gibson... but she just came straight out and said "telecaster"... Yesss! :lol:)
Mrs Twinfan can spot a Mesa Rectifier by sound alone :o
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Just to reiterate what Dave's said, it does look different in the flesh. I thought it was superb, and would have bought it there and then if I'd had the cash!
The quality is astonishing, at any price, but at £1200, wow.
As he does an SG influenced shape, I'd better get saving! :D
The SG types look cool, I think his detailing goes well with the body shape. Not so keen on his Strat types, they remind me a bit of the old Fender "Lead" models.
Pity the options seem to be limited to padauk/oil finish - bit I guess it helps keep costs down, he's not trying to be all things to all people.
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Crumbs - just started looking at the other guitars on his site... I kinda like them all! (This is Mr Strat-have-to-look-like-strats here...)
The only thing I can think is it's this Oil-finished Padauk look that's grabbing me...
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It's a great look isn't it? And as Martin has reiterated the attention to detail is up there with the best. And I mean that! The guitar is perfectly executed, no flaws that I could see ANYWHERE.
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I like the SG also... but perhaps he should make it a little weirdier... The likeness of these design are being weird.
Do you know if these necks are made by him from scratch or he does buy from Warmoth/USACG/etc and make the headstock shape?
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It's all made from scratch - here's another customer's build:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgML5PJuPUA
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
getting closer and closer to that custom, eh? :D
i remember the review, too. They look nice. :)
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Awesome! He seems a very good builder!
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
getting closer and closer to that custom, eh? :D
Nah, I like to try before I buy. The only exception is the WezV Cabronita, and even then I already had the neck!
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It's kind of growning on me Dave. I remember reading the review in Guitarist and also thinking they were a bit harsh on the vfm rating. After looking at the PR website I think I prefer the SG styled one.
Great price for a UK made guitar too. Looking forward to giving it a go one day - if you still have it of course :wink:
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Of course!
Martin swears I'll fall completely in love with it, and he already thinks it's the best guitar I'll have bought up to now....
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I actually like the look of it! It's not something I would personally play as I am more a fan of traditional looking guitars (strats, teles, les pauls etc) but I like seeing guitars that have something unique and different about them. It will definitely be a guitar that will grab peoples attention at gigs!
Congrats on the purchase, and remember to post pics and some clips once you get it ;)
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and he already thinks it's the best guitar I'll have bought up to now....
Yeah, that's right. You've got a load of dogs in your arsenal. :D
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
getting closer and closer to that custom, eh? :D
Nah, I like to try before I buy. The only exception is the WezV Cabronita, and even then I already had the neck!
haha, just keeping you going. :)
i thought you said you ordered a different one from the one you tried, though? (might have misread your original post :oops: )
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Here ....... this is a bit of a novel thread .... Twinfan buying a new guitar........ haven't I read this already last week, ............... and the week before, ............. and the week before ....... and..... PDT_006
I thought this was the 'Twinfan buys new gear ' Forum ! :o
There's a guy called Tim keeps trying to muscle in and take all the credit for it's existence ; but essentially it's Dave buying stuff, Hunter leaving great sound files, me ar**ing about, Philly keeping it cultured - Afghan Dave reminding us that other 'pleasures' exist , Shobet reminding us once a week that we are all W***kers , MDV arguing with whatever part of the world is awake just now, and threatening to kill transgressors with a Metal blitzkrieg - and THEN the great majority being far too intelligent, balanced , experienced, informative and generally pleasant / helpful.
But basically , we're ALL here because of Dave . :)
It's a bit like one of those 1,000 episode American shows ( Lost with Heroes in Smallville - because Jericho is closed right now ) - in that you might think it's all gone on a bit too long, but then you tune in again for just one more installment.
The Stock Exchange 'movers and shakers' log in every day, for fear the Balance Of Payments has tipped.
Much to her ongoing credit, Mrs. Twinfan ( the true Lady that she is ) - can now distinguish Fender Telecaster from Gibson R9 un- chambered , Mesa-Boogie dual rectifier from 70's Silverface Twin ; but it's ALL the sound of approaching bankruptcy ... :lol:
:wink:
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Here ....... this is a bit of a novel thread .... Twinfan buying a new guitar........ haven't I read this already last week, ............... and the week before, ............. and the week before ....... and..... PDT_006
I thought this was the 'Twinfan buys new gear ' Forum ! :o
There's a guy called Tim keeps trying to muscle in and take all the credit for it's existence ; but essentially it's Dave buying stuff, Hunter leaving great sound files, me ar**ing about, Philly keeping it cultured - Afghan Dave reminding us that other 'pleasures' exist , Shobet reminding us once a week that we are all W***kers , MDV arguing with whatever part of the world is awake just now, and threatening to kill transgressors with a Metal blitzkrieg - and THEN the great majority being far too intelligent, balanced , experienced, informative and generally pleasant / helpful.
But basically , we're ALL here because of Dave . :)
It's a bit like one of those 1,000 episode American shows ( Lost with Heroes in Smallville - because Jericho is closed right now ) - in that you might think it's all gone on a bit too long, but then you tune in again for just one more installment.
The Stock Exchange 'movers and shakers' log in every day, for fear the Balance Of Payments has tipped.
Much to her ongoing credit, Mrs. Twinfan ( the true Lady that she is ) - can now distinguish Fender Telecaster from Gibson R9 un- chambered , Mesa-Boogie dual rectifier from 70's Silverface Twin ; but it's ALL the sound of approaching bankruptcy ... :lol:
:wink:
THAT is a classic Derek post! :lol: :lol:
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Cheers Philly , :)
I will send you the cheque for 50 Guineas to the 'usual' P.O. Box number. :wink:
( If that's alright with Dave )
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:lol: You can always rely on Derek to come up with a great post!
Love it :D
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I reckon you'll like it Matt - you'll have to pop round.
What have you got in the works?
Will do when I have the worlds slowest frankenstrat build completed.
If I pop round before then I'll feel like a leech
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Gareth - nothing is leaving the stable as yet :)
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Red tele :)
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I reckon you'll like it Matt - you'll have to pop round.
What have you got in the works?
Will do when I have the worlds slowest frankenstrat build completed.
If I pop round before then I'll feel like a leech
I think he's $%&#ing growing the neck from a seedling for you!
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Nice one. Never heard of these guys. Interesting looks I'm sure it looks much better in flesh. The lower body looks like arse (literally)!
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I am not sure whether I like it or not.The lower bout is a bit eccentric for me I think but apart from that it does look good. Good job you stuck to your resolution Dave.
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I reckon you'll like it Matt - you'll have to pop round.
What have you got in the works?
Will do when I have the worlds slowest frankenstrat build completed.
If I pop round before then I'll feel like a leech
I think he's $%&#ing growing the neck from a seedling for you!
Ha! Latest news is that the neck is being slotted tomorrow and then I can fondle it later in the week.
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Good job you stuck to your resolution Dave.
:lol: I was never going to stick to it was I? I like buying and selling gear too much!
I've turned down/walked away from buying a second guitar this week so I'm not completely insane!
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£1,200 for a UK hand-build guitar sounds like a good deal to me :)
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I'll admit I'm not too fussed about the looks, but Dave has some killer looking guitars anyway so to have something different with top notch build and a real player is going to take some pressure off the top flight stuff when it comes to gigging. It took me a while to get over the G&L headstock shape but the fact is my G&L plays better than any Fender I've picked up and I think a players guitar should be feel, sound and the aesthetics last. Now, give me a Tigers eye Suhr somebody :wink:
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Good job you stuck to your resolution Dave.
I like buying and selling gear too much!
I am sure quite a few on here can relate to that ;)
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I've turned down/walked away from buying a second guitar this week so I'm not completely insane!
What was it Dave? Don't tell me it was a Minarik :D
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I really like it - 25' scale length, great build quality its like a british quirky PRS but not. I love the double cut strat alike - that would be killer with a HSS combo. Might have to call him 8)
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I've turned down/walked away from buying a second guitar this week so I'm not completely insane!
What was it Dave? Don't tell me it was a Minarik :D
:lol:
It was an Edwards LP Junior in TV Yellow.....
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I'll admit I'm not too fussed about the looks, but Dave has some killer looking guitars anyway so to have something different with top notch build and a real player is going to take some pressure off the top flight stuff when it comes to gigging.
That's the general plan, plus as I said I like trying stuff out! I've tried to cut my guitar cache down to single figures but I really can't drop it that low. So I've given up trying!
I'm trying to accept the fact that a lot of choice (when it comes to gigging) is a GOOD thing....
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i really like the sound of padauk - one of my favorite alternative woods. Its not as mapley as some would have you believe. A nice attack and can still growl nicely
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Cheers Wez - I thought you'd mentioned it at some point. I believe it's a bit of a cross between rosewood and mahogany?
I'll have to make sure I have it on me for you to check out next time we meet up.
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I've turned down/walked away from buying a second guitar this week so I'm not completely insane!
What was it Dave? Don't tell me it was a Minarik :D
:lol:
It was an Edwards LP Junior in TV Yellow.....
Was that on eBay? I think I was watching it.
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Nope, I came across one elsewhere.
£380 with a gig bag, which seemed a fair price for a nitro finish and an SD P-90.....
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Here ....... this is a bit of a novel thread .... Twinfan buying a new guitar........ haven't I read this already last week, ............... and the week before, ............. and the week before ....... and..... PDT_006
Yeps. Noticed a pattern, too ? :lol:
@Twinfan:
Not quite my cup of tea, but at least it's not kinda 7 strings drop-tuned metal machine - which I feared reading the subject line :wink:
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Nope, I came across one elsewhere.
£380 with a gig bag, which seemed a fair price for a nitro finish and an SD P-90.....
was that on the tokai forum?
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Maybe ;)
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:lol:
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Well it's arrived. SCR 00001 is now in my possesion :)
Now, when can I finish work.............?
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Oh do you actually work? :lol:
I thought you were a man of independent means :lol: :wink:
Nice one, looking forward to hearing about this one. Is it "at home" waiting, or sat in the corner of the office looking at you while you're working?
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It's sat in the boot of the car! Too distracting to have it in eye sight.....
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So you're on here talking about it instead.
I'd jack in work for the day, don't think your hearts in it :lol:
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just watch somebody doesn't nick it out of your boot (unless your car is in view).
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He's not posted all afternoon, do you think he's in the bog playing it?
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He's not posted all afternoon, do you think he's in the bog playing it?
:lol:
I've been out cruising guitar shops... just got back (got a few days off). I was expecting some sort of development by now. He must have "turned off the internet" and actually done some work so that he could cop off early ... :D
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I've been out cruising guitar shops...
Does this mean we can expect one of your impromptu NGDs very soon?
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I've been out cruising guitar shops...
Does this mean we can expect one of your impromptu NGDs very soon?
It was close... SO close...
I have to have discussions with Mrs R. But I am on a sticky wicket, because I've just ordered a Boss BR1600-CD today :lol:
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I'll await developments. :wink:
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I'm here - been playing it. It's superb!
Report later......
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I'm here - been playing it. It's superb!
Report later......
Excellent news :D
I'll await developments. :wink:
Uh-oh... Er... Mrs R thinks the thing I've been looking at is pretty...
I shall sleep on it :lol:
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Right, a top line review. I've only had an hour on it as my Mum's round this evening, so I left work a bit early to sneak some playing time in :lol:
It's immaculately built, not a fault on it as far as I can see. Binding, sanding, neck joint, oiling of the body, wiring etc is perfect. Couldn't be any better. As good as my PRS Modern Eagle, which cost nearly 4 times as much. Some achievement from a small scale builder at that price point.
The pickups are DiMarzios - a Tone Zone in the bridge and an Air Norton in the neck. Hot pickups, which I was a bit nervous about. No need to be, as they remind me of my old Holy Diver set which I really liked - lots of power, but plenty of definition even with the gain cranked up on my MJW Orion. The guitar does a great 90s hard rock tone, think Alice Cooper's "Poison" or Vai/Satriani shredding.
The coil splits work really well, and the guitar is incredibly versatile. I found a setup that let me go from acoustic-y clean, through to rock rhythm and shredding lead by using the pickup selector, coil splits, the vol/tone controls and picking weight. No need to touch the amp at all. Very, very impressive.
The paduak seems to be what it's described as - a cross between rosewood and mahogany. Combined with the pickups, and an incredibly comfy to play body style, I can see this being my go-to guitar for non-DC gigs. The shape, which looks a bit odd in the photos, really works in person and isn't odd once it's strapped on.
So overall, this thing rocks a fat one. A large fat one.
I should call it Afghan Dave :lol:
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Looks like a well made guitar. Lots of luthiers in the UK make gorgeous instruments for the money. It's got a lovely finish. I like the Rosewood on the fingerboard. The shape is a bit different but it's not like its a BCRich Warbeast though is it!
I want some new guitars but nothings going to top my Feline. Its hard at the top!
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I know what you mean Johnny. I'm fortunate to own several great instruments, and none are any 'better' than the others - just different!
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Nice that you're liking it!
But explain a little better your feeling about padouk, please :)
I always thought that it was bright as maple and am interested about
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But explain a little better your feeling about padouk, please :)
I always thought that it was bright as maple and am interested about
I'm guessing acoustically it must be fairly bright and "focused" if the Tone Zone sounds good in it. I've said it a million times, but the TZ is horrible in mahogany - much better in ash or something like that.
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Looks like a well made guitar. Lots of luthiers in the UK make gorgeous instruments for the money.
agreed.
sounds nice, dave.
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Yeah, paduak is quite focussed. A guess a "sparkling mahogany" sound is the best I can give!
Looking forward to giving it a better examiniation tonight though my full gigging rig.
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Sounding good so far :D
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Yeah, paduak is quite focussed. A guess a "sparkling mahogany" sound is the best I can give!
Looking forward to giving it a better examiniation tonight though my full gigging rig.
that sounds very nice. :D
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So overall, this thing rocks a fat one. A large fat one.
I should call it Afghan Dave :lol:
Yo Dave, I'm really happy for you, I'ma Let you finish, but...
If you're referencing my desires to "rock" well upholstered young ladies - OK...
If you are refering to my own upholstery, that has been greatly reduced of late.... :lol:
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:lol:
I was referring to well upholstered ladies mate, not your good self.
As you know, I do actually name all of my guitars and the newbie has been christened "Afghan" in your honour.
You should be so proud......... ;)
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^ Sensing a lot of love in this thread...
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:D :D I love you Dave!! :D :D
(http://rawstory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/hugging_kittens1.jpg)
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:lol:
I think I've just shat myself laughing! :lol:
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Glad you like the guitar Dave. I look forward to hearing about your next NGD in about, er, three weeks.
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Thanks Steve - but I'll need to sell something before I can buy anything else. And I don't want to sell anything!
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OK, bit more of an update after playing it for a while last night.
The setup out of the box is perfect - it plays soooooo slickly. It's right up there with my Modern Eagle for build quality and playability. I completely agree with Guitarist magazine giving it 5 stars for both those areas. The only negative was that the pickups were a little sloppy in the rings. I added some foam underneath to stabilise them, but I'll probably try and find some stronger springs instead. Not bad if that's the only negative on the entire guitar!
Tonally, it seems to like a little bit of time to warm up. Not sure if that's just me getting used to the guitar, but it seems a little brittle at first then really warms up and sings. People say a similar thing about rosewood neck guitars, so maybe it's a paduak thing?
The coil splits are the best I've heard/played, hotter pickups overall really help with this. Having the flexibility of two tone and two volume controls is something I’ve been missing, and with the splits as well it makes a seriously versatile guitar for live use. I put it through my gigging pedalboard last night and the cleaner tones with chorus and delay sound fabulous. I’ve swapped my overdrive back to my BB Preamp as that seems to work really well with this guitar, into the lead channel it gives this big singing tone that sustains for days. Really, really nice. Top fret access isn’t quite as good as my ’65 SG, but it’s not far off even for a singlecut design. Other than in DC, I don’t tend to be playing too much up at the 22nd fret so it’s not an issue.
At this point, for purely live use, I’d say the PR Guitar is going to be better than my Modern Eagle :o That’s some achievement as I love my ME, but I don’t take it everywhere for fear of it being nicked/damaged etc. The SCR is going to be a very fine substitute, and much more easily replaced should the worst happen!
So, all things considered, this is one seriously impressive guitar and an absolute steal for the price I paid. Ok, the shape is a little unusual, but once it’s strapped on you don’t notice it and it’s very comfortable. It feels quite 'flat' to play, like an SG or a Tele, so it suits me very well.
Tone trumps all, and this thing has it going on. I like. Lots.
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are you sure that's not just your ears getting used to the brighter tone?
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Could be, could be...
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i only say it because that happens to me all the time. :lol: I'll be playing a guitar or pedal which I think is too trebly (or warm), then after playing it for a couple of minutes it becomes "normal", and the other guitars/pedals which i previously thought were "normal" are now suddenly too warm (or bright). :oops:
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Another update on this guitar, just for the doubters and naysayers :lol:
"Afghan" got his first gig under his belt just over a week ago and performed superbly. I used him for the entire 2 hour set, playing with a huge variety of tones and tracks:
* Split bridge – Brown Sugar by the Stones (light crunch, sounded really Tele-like!)
* Full bridge – Holy Diver by Dio (heavy with lots of gain, played in drop D a la Killswitch Engage)
* Split middle position with mixed volume settings – Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi (clean with chorus and delay, great 12-string impression)
* Full neck – Castle In The Sand by Thunder (first solo with some gain, really singing rock tone)
I didn’t once feel like I needed a different guitar, and with such great tones under my fingers I could just relax and get on with the job in hand. Very, very refreshing and inspiring. I still can’t believe how cheap this guitar was compared to its quality and abilitites, and how much use I’m going to get out of it. A fellow guitar player at the gig was really impressed with it and described it as a cross between an SG (zingy and bitey) and a Les Paul (punchy and beefy), which sums it up perfectly!
I’ve now fitted a set of straplocks and cured an odd static issue with the cavity control cover screws, so it’s ready for anything!
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"Afghan" got his first gig under his belt just over a week ago and performed superbly. I used him for the entire 2 hour set
ohhhh.... reading that makes me feel very proud and more than a little dirty :P
Great set list!
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that sounds like a good setlist.
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I didn’t once feel like I needed a different guitar,
Wow...that must be a first :D
Oooooooooooooooo ......... can't wait for the ME, SG and Francine to appear in Seconds Out :lol: :lol:
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I meant at the gig mate!
And you have seen the four guitars I have for sale, right? ;)