Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Twinfan on June 26, 2010, 11:53:16 PM
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I had no intention of buying anything, I really didn't.
I'd sold a few things, both guitar and non-guitar related, and have my car insurance due soon.
Then I found that Paul Richardson Guitars were selling the SGR guitar that was featured in Guitar Buyer magazine last month. And it's SGR#1. And Paul offered it to me at a great price. And I already own SCR#1, which was featured in Guitarist magazine last year. :roll:
Yes, I'm weak. I couldn't resist. It arrives on Monday:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs634.snc3/31795_1441339270186_1134196258_1316514_2948847_n.jpg)
Here's SCR#1 again for those who've not seen it:
(http://www.prguitars.co.uk/wpimages/wpb7f06dfe.png)
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I'm so contented with the above, that I've stopped looking at guitar shop websites :o
Could GAS be in remission?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I have to say, all this "#1" stuff is sounding very collector-ish. :P
It does look nice though. But I'm still not keen on the sqiggly bit at the bottom. And since he's tweaking the SG design, why not squeeze in 2 extra frets or shift the neck pickup up a bit?
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That looks like one seriously good piece of wood that guitar body is made of, it looks fantastic. Fairplay to you, yes I think you're mad, but fairplay it looks great. 8)
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Another nice guitar Dave. I think you should have your own section on the forum!
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:lol: This is why we love you - that period of remission was less than a week!!!
I'd have to see them in the flesh, but I reckon that the SGR would probably be my favourite of the two.
In that pic it looks utterly gorgeous. I'd have the same reservations as Philly on the "squiggle", but I have a feeling that the guitar would win me over regardless.
Congrats :D
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:lol: This is why we love you - that period of remission was less than a week!!!
It was the very next day that I saw it for sale and agreed to buy it :roll:
I have to say, all this "#1" stuff is sounding very collector-ish. :P
Yeah, it does a bit, but I've bought the guitar to gig and the #1 thing is just a nice little extra. The SGR will be tuned to drop D for a few heavier songs that we do, plus it's an ideal backup for the SCR. A great pair or work horses.
I'll bring one of them along to the next meet up that I can attend, as you really do need to see them and play them to appreciate just how good they are. I can't believe they're so reasonably priced...
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:lol:
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Lovely guitar indeed.
I bet Paul loves you now :D
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Ha ha - probably! His gee-tars are top :D
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What are the pickups on this one Dave?
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sweet!
I'm with philly on the design, but other than that it looks sweet. And if it's a good enough guitar (and I'm sure it is), those kind of things end up being completely unimportant. :)
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What are the pickups on this one Dave?
DiMarzios: Tone Zone in the bridge again, and a PAF Classic in the neck
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I'm still surprised the Tone Zone works in these kinds of guitars. The padauk must sound very different from mahogany.
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It's not as overpowering or fat/flabby. It's punchy but crisp.
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That looks lush. Nice purchase.
Paddy
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Muaahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahaha hahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hahaha... Sniff.
Sorry, just reading the poster name and title made me laugh so hard I had to go out and take a deep breath.
Looks like a nice piece of wood BTW :wink:
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roflol I knew it wouldn't last long but that's gotta be a record, sweet guitar though - the extra cut suits the sg style a lot more than the paul - doesn't look so out of place.
Since its a kinda odd wood I think some clips would be in order sir :D is it a bit like a maple body soundwise?
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Nope, not like maple. I'd say it more like a solid rosewood body, but without the weight you'd think it would have....
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roflol I knew it wouldn't last long but that's gotta be a record, sweet guitar though - the extra cut suits the sg style a lot more than the paul - doesn't look so out of place.
funny you should say that, i thought the opposite. No accounting for taste, lol. :)
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Very nice,
Like the others I did not think you would be in remission long. Looks another dam nice guitar you picked up. I bet Martin may have his ete on this one? Hope this one is has good as the others. Enjoy :lol:
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Nope, not like maple. I'd say it more like a solid rosewood body, but without the weight you'd think it would have....
i agree its nothing like maple really, quite a bit more complex than that - much more usable. although the weight does vary and it can be quite heavy. I have an alnico 8 bridge pickup in my solid paduak guitar and it works quite well. bright in a really nice way, never harsh
i love working with paduak but the dust is bright orange and makes you look like you have had a bad fake tan
like teh styling on this too - it really suits the SG vibe
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Cheers Wez - I thought you'd used Paduak at some point...
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yeah, used it a few times - its all turned brown in the end... i have been told by some N4 enthusiasts that the faded paduak look is truly wonderfull and i should cherish it... but my paduak guitar is now matt black ;)
although i do have a purpleheart neck blank thats a proper purple colour - and has been that way for a few years. its unlike any other purpleheart i have worked with!!!
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Well the guitar arrived yesterday, around 2:30pm here at work. I left at 4:30pm, by 5:30pm I was back home and had fitted straplocks, and by 7pm it was at the rehearsal rooms :)
It's another superb guitar, as I expected. Martin wasn't so sure about the Tone Zone in this one, he prefers it in the Singlecut, but I really like it in both guitars. It's punchy and zingy with LOADS of wallop. Having the same pickup in both gigging guitars means the amp settings will suit either of them, so I think I'll leave it there.
The only downside, as with all SG types, is that it's a little bit neck heavy. I was using one of my slippiest straps though, so one of my regular grippy leather ones has just been ordered. Problem solved.
All in all, another top result and full marks to Mr Paul Richardson. This guy knows his onions....
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Shame you can't make the London meet next month, it would be interesting to see these. :)
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A shame indeed. I would love to give them a go!
I do want an SG at some point in the future - this one looks good, and I don't mind the bit at the bottom.
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sounds sweet :D
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gas never goes however much you think it does.......nice purchase