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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 04:04:26 PM

Title: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 04:04:26 PM: Right, I'll just quickly check my dream/perfect guitar specs:

* PRS McCarty body - check
* Flame top - check
* Pernambuco neck - check
* PRS "Pattern" neck profile - check
* Woods selected by Paul Reed Smith himself - check
* 25" scale length - check
* PRS 408 pickup system - check
* Stop tail - check
* Nitro finish - check
* Blue/green in colour - check
* Mixed hardware - check
* Around 7.5-8lbs in weight, not too heavy and not too light - check
* Ridiculous sustain and harmonic overtones - check
* Final play test and sign off by Paul Reed Smith himself - check

I guess that makes it my dream guitar then?

If I'm being super picky then I'd prefer slightly wider and less straight flame, but I'm not going to argue with mother nature :) I also prefer birds to celtic knots, but I have enough of those already ;)

It sounds fabulous - clear, bright and 3D, very high-definition, with a perfect balance of bite and fullness. My initial thoughts are that it beats "The Green Manalishi" by a nose, buy I have a feeling the more I play it the wider the gap will become. Even played clean, which I rarely do, it just rings and rings and sounds absolutely glorious.

To quote myself:

Quote from: Twinfan on October 02, 2012, 11:45:57 AM
I'm completely and utterly done with buying gear.

May I introduce "Sir Charles" - "Chuck" as he's known informally - in honour of him arriving yesterday on a certain Mr Berry's 86th birthday :D (I'll get some decent pics up later when I get some proper ones)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/20121019_104056.jpg)

And here he is with a close friend:

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/20121019_153343.jpg)
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Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on October 19, 2012, 04:47:58 PM: I don't know what to say...
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Post by: d1dsj on October 19, 2012, 04:51:09 PM: Quote from: allstar100595 on October 19, 2012, 04:47:58 PM
I don't know what to say...

I do...... F*£&ing HELL! Wow... congrats, be happy! :lol:
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Post by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 05:03:06 PM: Cheers Don - I will!

Some "proper" pics, courtesy of Smiffy at World Guitars:

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/cid_F2431161-A8D1-462F-92CC-33EE8FFA7718.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/cid_6A9A68AC-14E2-4AF2-87C6-2B5322703906.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/cid_09CF4EEC-EB6D-4D13-96F6-0DE30EB93610.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/cid_DF75672B-1ABD-4E5D-BAA9-DDA86E799BCF.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/cid_0FC87B20-3F38-4F77-A916-F9CC7A45DFC5.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/cid_69A8F80C-1E32-4624-9B84-ACC6F7FA3643.jpg)
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: bucketshred on October 19, 2012, 05:52:27 PM: PRS aren't my thing at all but those two both look like STUNNING pieces of engineering and design.

You're a lucky man!
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Post by: BigB on October 19, 2012, 06:04:33 PM: PRS aren't my thing at all - no "but", sorry :?

Congratz nonetheless - hope you and Sir Charles will be happy together 8)
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Post by: dave_mc on October 19, 2012, 06:07:23 PM: wow :o
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Post by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 06:22:24 PM: I've just been playing Chuck and Mrs Twinfan walked into the room to say "That guitar just SINGS!". I married a good 'un :D And she's right.

It really is something else.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: lyonk55 on October 19, 2012, 06:24:38 PM: I still really don't like the look of the new PRS pickups. If they had less wonky ones, I'd say they looked "AMAZING!".
With them, I'll have to settle for "They look lovely; I'm only slightly jeleous".

Congrats!
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Post by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 06:26:49 PM: Meh, looks don't really matter when they sound this good! ;)

I personally think they look great, and at pub gigs you get old-skool gutiarists with really quizzical looks on their faces! :lol:
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Post by: d1dsj on October 19, 2012, 06:35:46 PM: That's a fantastic colour. I think we need a full team shot mate :lol:

On another note, thanks for the advice mate... I'm now sorted too! :wink:
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Post by: 38thBeatle on October 19, 2012, 06:47:16 PM: Very nice indeed Dave- enjoy. That is a terrific colour.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 07:03:40 PM: Quote from: d1dsj on October 19, 2012, 06:35:46 PM
That's a fantastic colour. I think we need a full team shot mate :lol:

On another note, thanks for the advice mate... I'm now sorted too! :wink:

Cheers Don, I'll get some pics of the "408 team" on Sunday.

Drop me a text and let me know what you've done ;)
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Post by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 07:04:09 PM: Oh, and cheers Steve. It's a cool shade of blue/green isn't it?
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Post by: blue on October 19, 2012, 08:12:54 PM: that does look stunning, congratulations! i hope you get many years of pleasure from it
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Post by: gordiji on October 19, 2012, 08:16:44 PM: Congratulations.It's good to see your focused on the sound of the guitar above all and that it's living up to your expectations.Enjoy your hardearned.
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Post by: juansolo on October 19, 2012, 08:40:12 PM: Very nice sir, very nice...

I'm still keeping my sig and starting the countdown now ;)
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Post by: ToneMonkey on October 19, 2012, 08:51:12 PM: Wow man, those photo-flame tops have really come on in recent years :P
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Post by: keith on October 19, 2012, 09:01:35 PM: Quote from: allstar100595 on October 19, 2012, 04:47:58 PM
I don't know what to say...

I do.... its worth another Manchester meet just to see those crackers :D enjoy them mate
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Post by: Alex on October 19, 2012, 09:39:19 PM: Although that guitar is the absolute opposite of what i look for in my guitars in some ways, it is a stunning guitar. I think the color is great and it looks flawless (I won't comment on the gold/nickel hardware). I like the inlays more than the birds.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 11:18:54 PM: I'm loving the fact that above all it sounds like a choir of angels, but also that they didn't ruin it with shedloads of abalone purfling and headstock bindings. There's nothing OTT and garish on it.

I can't stop playing it...
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Post by: dobbins on October 19, 2012, 11:35:30 PM: Congratulations, you just won at guitars.
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Post by: Telerocker on October 20, 2012, 12:56:18 AM: Looks fab. Impressed. Great colour, though I like the greenish maybe a tad more.
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Post by: Philly Q on October 20, 2012, 01:35:48 AM: Oh Good Lord. That looks amazing.

Even if you didn't have the best PRS collection on the forum (which you do!) you certainly have the best colours! :D
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Post by: Dr.Pain on October 20, 2012, 07:33:53 AM: Wow! that looks awesome.
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Post by: AndyR on October 20, 2012, 08:23:10 AM: Nice one :D
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Stevepage on October 20, 2012, 11:16:30 AM: well shite.....

that's amazing.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Ian Price on October 20, 2012, 11:19:03 AM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 11:18:54 PM
I'm loving the fact that above all it sounds like a choir of angels, but also that they didn't ruin it with shedloads of abalone purfling and headstock bindings. There's nothing OTT and garish on it.

I can't stop playing it...

A choir of angels? Does it have a Roland Midi Pick up installed as standard :D

Nice score though Dave - genuinely very happy for you. I know you had a few moments of uncertainty about spending that amount of money on a guitar. Sounds like you made the right decision!
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Kiichi on October 20, 2012, 12:03:10 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 19, 2012, 11:18:54 PM
I can't stop playing it...
That is exactly how it should be, great choice and taste mate.
Congrats across the board (also for the wifes quote).
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Post by: HTH AMPS on October 20, 2012, 12:53:46 PM: Looks great Dave, bet they play like buttah (I'd feckin hope they do anyway, ha ha).

I bet the guys in the shop get a hard on when you walk through the door thinking of the cash you might drop on a guitar :lol:
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Ian Price on October 20, 2012, 02:00:42 PM: Quote from: HTH AMPS on October 20, 2012, 12:53:46 PM
I bet the guys in the shop get a hard on when you walk through the door thinking of the cash you might drop on a guitar :lol:

Maybe not anymore! I think once you've got your dream guitar it would be hard to find something to top it (and maybe hard to find the £s too)

I'm still not sure what my dream guitar is. Mabe I'll need to do a Dave style quest to figure it out (although my money would be on some sort of tele or strat)
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Post by: Tellboy on October 20, 2012, 04:00:46 PM: Quote from: Ian Price on October 20, 2012, 02:00:42 PM
Quote from: HTH AMPS on October 20, 2012, 12:53:46 PM
I bet the guys in the shop get a hard on when you walk through the door thinking of the cash you might drop on a guitar :lol:

Maybe not anymore! I think once you've got your dream guitar it would be hard to find something to top it (and maybe hard to find the £s too)

Problem is Dave seems to have lots of dreams :lol:

Next time it will probably be the wife's kidney up for sale :lol:
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Post by: Ian Price on October 20, 2012, 04:06:59 PM: Kidney? Are you suggesting a singular kidney?
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Post by: Johnny Mac on October 20, 2012, 05:45:20 PM: I've not been in for a few weeks. I come back and Dave has bought another PRS. It looks stunning Dave. How much?
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Post by: richard on October 20, 2012, 05:54:17 PM: You play pub gigs with that ? I'd be terrified to take it out of the house.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 20, 2012, 06:10:54 PM: No pub for this one! One of my Private Stocks and a regular production PRS cover gig duties...
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Post by: Philly Q on October 20, 2012, 08:53:32 PM: Quote from: Ian Price on October 20, 2012, 02:00:42 PM
I'm still not sure what my dream guitar is. Mabe I'll need to do a Dave style quest to figure it out (although my money would be on some sort of tele or strat)

It's a moving target really though isn't it?

But I suppose there's no harm in dreaming! :lol:
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Post by: Ian Price on October 20, 2012, 11:46:20 PM: A moving target indeed.

A man can have many dreams in a lifetime. :D
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Post by: ericsabbath on October 21, 2012, 06:30:28 AM: I still couldn't find now what the hell is a "pernambuco" neck
pernambuco is the name of a brazilian state
what you call "brazilian rosewood" is our "jacarandá-da-bahia" (and Bahia is the state that I live in)
does anyone know the species name of the pernambuco wood?

my favorite looking PRS is that Daniel John's old weird green custom 24
couldn't find out the exact finish name
I saw one on ebay a year ago and couldn't close the page for days
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Post by: Tellboy on October 21, 2012, 12:54:37 PM: Quote from: Eric Hellstyle on October 21, 2012, 06:30:28 AM
I still couldn't find now what the hell is a "pernambuco" neck
pernambuco is the name of a brazilian state
what you call "brazilian rosewood" is our "jacarandá-da-bahia" (and Bahia is the state that I live in)
does anyone know the species name of the pernambuco wood?

The ceaseless exploitation of brazilwood (caesalpinia echinata Lam., known in the bow business as Pernambuco wood) on the coast of Brazil between 1501 and 1857 was responsible not only for the name given to the land and its people. But it also was determining factor in the foundation of many population centers in colonial times, and consequently, in the genocide of indigenous nations who previously inhabit this land. The extractive economic model, based initially on cheap native labor and then later utilizing African slaves until the middle of the imperial period, was responsible for the enrichment of many European countries and a decisive factor in the devastation of immense tracts of Atlantic forest.The scarcity of historical and botanical information about brazilwood (also known as Pernambuco wood) has created an air of mystery concerning the original geographic distribution of this important species. The pioneer role which Pernambuco wood played in the Portuguese colonization of the new world also added to the mainly of the 16th and 17th century, contains data that, even today are difficult to prove scientifically.

The predatory exploration that brought this species to the brink of extinction has, without a doubt, been the main obstacle in precisely evaluating available historical and botanical information. This is an opportune moment, therefore, to present more precise information, in order to emphasize the degree to which this rare example of the Brazilian flora is threatened and to promote the need for its preservation. Several protective measure have already been taken, although in most cases these effort lack sufficient criteria which would guarantee these species survival in the natural population and effective conservation of its gene bank. The scarcity of historical and botanical information about brazilwood (also known as Pernambuco wood) has created an air of mystery concerning the original geographic distribution of this important species. The pioneer role which Pernambuco wood played in the Portuguese colonization of the new world also added to the mainly of the 16th and 17th century, contains data that, even today are difficult to prove scientifically.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 01:18:10 PM: Some slightly bigger pics are now up on World Guitars' website:

http://worldguitars.co.uk/sold-prs-collection-v-mccarty-tourmaline-smokeburst/
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Post by: d1dsj on October 21, 2012, 01:29:50 PM: Already saw those pics Dave... stunning! So have you got us a full team shot yet??????
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Post by: HTH AMPS on October 21, 2012, 02:35:40 PM: Quote from: richard on October 20, 2012, 05:54:17 PM
You play pub gigs with that ? I'd be terrified to take it out of the house.

"don't touch it, don't even look at it"
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 03:09:04 PM: Quote from: d1dsj on October 21, 2012, 01:29:50 PM
So have you got us a full team shot yet??????

I haven't got the space to get a decent shot of all my guitars, but here is "Team 408" - I absolutely love these pickups, and the guitars they're attached to!

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/20121021_143404.jpg)
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Post by: d1dsj on October 21, 2012, 03:39:34 PM: Uh oh.... holy cr@p!!! What the F is the one on the far right? Have I missed one of your NGD's or something? Wow... just WOW! 8)
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Post by: 38thBeatle on October 21, 2012, 03:42:18 PM: Seeing them all together like that is pretty impressive Dave.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 03:49:05 PM: Quote from: d1dsj on October 21, 2012, 03:39:34 PM
Uh oh.... holy cr@p!!! What the F is the one on the far right? Have I missed one of your NGD's or something? Wow... just WOW! 8)

I never announced it here on the forum, I don't tell you guys everything ;) It's a Signature Limited from the run of 400 released earlier this year in the colour Eriza Verde.

I use Nori (PS with trem) and Kermit (Sig Ltd) (#1 and #2 respectively) as my main gigging guitars. The Green Manalishi (Rainforest PS Sig) and Sir Charles (Collection V) are my go-tos at home. I'd like to try one of the new 408 Standard Rosewoods with a stoptail at some point, but with the non-Sig switching I'm not convinced I'd bond with it. A Modern Eagle 408 with trem will be worth me trying when one comes out too.

Tonally, I'm finding:

* Kermit - very strong in the midrange, with a slight "honk". A little harshness on the highs and it misses the lowest lows of the PS models. Great for Drop D, which is how I mainly use it.

* Nori - bright yet dark and thick, more lower midrange than the others. Works really well live with my Bogner XTC Classic quarter stack with V30s and used for 90-95% of my gig tracks. The workhorse.

* Green Manalishi - Open and clear, with the best qualities of Nori and Kermit. 'Clean' sounding with gain, open and pretty balanced with a slight upper midrange cut. Very balanced between neck/bridge tone too.

* Sir Charles - as per The Green Manalishi but with more of everything. More sustain, more clarity, more harmonic richness and a big roundness to the tone. Amazing touch sensitivity and real singing vocal quality to every note. Up the high end, and to quote my wife, "it sounds like the strings are 'O' thick!". The neck pickup has a real purring warmth and the bridge has bite and snarl, without ever sounding flabby or harsh. Such a "musical" sounding guitar - what an instrument.

I really hope Paul doesn't come up with anything to "better" 408s and/or pernambuco - I don't think my finances could stand it. As it is, I'm going to enjoy these guys as much as I possibly can :D
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Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on October 21, 2012, 04:38:02 PM: Family picture is too cool. You rock!
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 04:59:30 PM: Ha ha! Cheers! I just love these 408 Signature models, they're "home" to me.
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Post by: PhilKing on October 21, 2012, 05:54:18 PM: I like the Eriza Verde colour, but I'm still not sure on the pickups, though it looks like you really like them! It is a stunning collection.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 05:57:03 PM: Have you tried any 408s Phil? I guess they're a bit like relics - you can either get past the looks or you can't, and for some that's a deal breaker.
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Post by: PhilKing on October 21, 2012, 06:05:42 PM: Hi Dave, I haven't tried them, and I know I should, but it's always hard to tell the sound in a shop. I was looking at an Artist V in Eriza Verde, which I was seriously thinking of getting, but decided on the Anniversary Lion for now. I was also very tempted to get your private stock when you had it up for sale, but I've just spent a lot of money on the house, so will have to wait to see what next year brings (or sell some guitars, since I really do have too many!).
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 06:22:28 PM: It's a shame you're not local, you would have been very welcome to try my guitars out for size. If you're in the UK sometime and fancy a visit just drop me a PM.

I think I'm going to try selling my PRS Henderson again, which will drop me down to 9 guitars. I'm happy when I'm in single figures!
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Post by: PhilKing on October 21, 2012, 06:30:19 PM: Thanks for the very generous offer. I'll be over there next week, but have booked up all my time already! Perhaps if you've some time around Christmas, as I have a couple of weeks there. It would be really nice to hear them in a more relaxed setting (and I'd love to hear your 65 amps too!).
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 07:22:36 PM: Give me a shout nearer the time Phil, I'm sure we can sort something out :)
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Post by: Tellboy on October 21, 2012, 08:27:18 PM: A lovely quartet! My favourite colours run left to right - love the blue quilt but have to differ from PhilKing... Eriza Verde is a fingers down your throat colour to me.:bio:
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 11:16:28 PM: I have to be honest - I think Eriza Verde is an awful colour. I got the guitar at a cracking price though, so I won't complain!
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Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on October 21, 2012, 11:30:13 PM: Gotta say, even though I'm sure Chuck is the better player by miles, Manalishi is definitely my favorite to look at. Sounds like Kermit is your most "Les Paul" type of the 4.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 11:53:48 PM: I agree - Manalishi is the best looker for me too. Chuck has cleanliness of playability by a nose, but it's very close across all of them. None of them are Les Paul-ish to be honest, they're all very PRS :)
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Post by: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 12:48:34 AM: I know I'm like a stuck record here, but loving those colours (including the Eriza Verde! :P )
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Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on October 22, 2012, 01:58:41 AM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 21, 2012, 11:53:48 PM
I agree - Manalishi is the best looker for me too. Chuck has cleanliness of playability by a nose, but it's very close across all of them. None of them are Les Paul-ish to be honest, they're all very PRS :)

Hmm, I immediately thought LP when you mentioned the mid range honk
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Post by: Twinfan on October 22, 2012, 08:07:35 AM: It doesn't have the fuzzyness of an LP though, which comes from the shorter scale.
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Post by: ericsabbath on October 22, 2012, 08:21:17 AM: what finish is that? saw one on ebay a while ago, but never found any on this finish again

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v7yOdO3FQ9o/S8d2DhjV-OI/AAAAAAAABB4/BvhAOBMC5vs/s1600/r165718_614702.jpg)
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Post by: Twinfan on October 22, 2012, 08:38:38 AM: The one in the pic looks like a faded Emerald Green to me. The new colour Trampas Green can get pretty close on the right piece of maple:

(http://www.prsguitars.com/forum_img/uploads/custom24_ap.jpg)
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Post by: ericsabbath on October 22, 2012, 08:46:03 AM: http://vintageprsguitars.com/1990-emerald-green-custom-24-serial-0-89xx-2534/

damn
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Post by: Twinfan on October 22, 2012, 08:47:49 AM: Told you ;)
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Post by: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 11:42:32 AM: He needs to buy a belt.
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Post by: Tellboy on October 22, 2012, 04:55:52 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 11:42:32 AM
He needs to buy a belt.

Can't beat a bit of builders bum to get the ladies going ... :roll:

(http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af175/Tellboy/builders-bum.jpg)

...think I'd give those rings through the nipples a miss though.......
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 22, 2012, 05:51:18 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 11:42:32 AM
He needs to buy a belt.

I merely assumed that the cords on the waistband had come detached from the curtain rings on his chest
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Post by: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 06:02:17 PM: Hello, hello, what's all this then

http://youtu.be/2Qv5AJpasfc
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Post by: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 06:05:06 PM: Quote from: Tellboy on October 22, 2012, 04:55:52 PM
...think I'd give those rings through the nipples a miss though.......

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS on October 22, 2012, 05:51:18 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 11:42:32 AM
He needs to buy a belt.

I merely assumed that the cords on the waistband had come detached from the curtain rings on his chest

Nipple rings always make me feel queasy.

Getting the piercings would be horrible enough, but the thought of something pulling on them.... ugh! :?

PDT_047
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 06:06:33 PM: Rather rings through them than elsewhere. Never figured out what possesses anyone to have a Prince Albert.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 06:11:05 PM: Indeed.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Tellboy on October 22, 2012, 06:18:46 PM: Quote from: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 06:02:17 PM
Hello, hello, what's all this then

http://youtu.be/2Qv5AJpasfc

Oooooer....... Dave's famous and on UToob :lol:

Jeff must be a good salesman - he even got Dave to buy the coffee, but notice how tightly Dave is holding on to his testicles :lol:
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 06:21:33 PM: Quote from: Tellboy on October 22, 2012, 06:18:46 PM
Quote from: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 06:02:17 PM
Hello, hello, what's all this then

http://youtu.be/2Qv5AJpasfc

Oooooer....... Dave's famous and on UToob :lol:

He does look rather excited in a 'give me the damn guitar' kind of way ;)

The more I think about it, the more I think he should have presented it to him on a cushion... If you're going to do it, do it right!
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Ian Price on October 22, 2012, 06:43:34 PM: Nice one!

I imagine Jeff wanted to shake more than your hand Dave. :o
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 08:23:44 PM: Quote from: Ian Price on October 22, 2012, 06:43:34 PM
Nice one!

I imagine Jeff wanted to shake more than your hand Dave. :o

For that sort of money I suspect he might ;)
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 22, 2012, 09:33:37 PM: Very nice job all round. Fantastic guitar.

Congrats!

I was talking to a guy who had just bought a new Ferrari California yesterday... He had the same grin.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 22, 2012, 10:26:43 PM: It was kinda tricky to say no to being filmed, I didn't really want to do it though :oops:

That was just before I left, and I needed to head off ASAP as I was working that afternoon and time was tight!
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Brow on October 22, 2012, 10:29:28 PM: Quote from: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 08:23:44 PM
Quote from: Ian Price on October 22, 2012, 06:43:34 PM
Nice one!

I imagine Jeff wanted to shake more than your hand Dave. :o

For that sort of money I suspect he might ;)

For that money Dave should've let him!
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Philly Q on October 22, 2012, 10:45:46 PM: Quote from: Tellboy on October 22, 2012, 06:18:46 PM
Quote from: juansolo on October 22, 2012, 06:02:17 PM
Hello, hello, what's all this then

http://youtu.be/2Qv5AJpasfc

Oooooer....... Dave's famous and on UToob :lol:

Jeff must be a good salesman - he even got Dave to buy the coffee, but notice how tightly Dave is holding on to his testicles :lol:

I think Dave conducted himself with admirable restraint! :lol:
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 23, 2012, 12:15:28 AM: Lovely stuff - ah - finally looked at the price (same as the laser cutter I desire so badly)

Damn nice guitar though although my 20th anniversary Lions look like a bargain now.... :lol:
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Post by: Kiichi on October 23, 2012, 01:52:39 AM: Quote from: FELINEGUITARS on October 23, 2012, 12:15:28 AM
Damn nice guitar though although my 20th anniversary Lions look like a bargain now.... :lol:
Yours are still pretty nice though....for "budget guitars" that is....xD
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Post by: viking on October 28, 2012, 01:13:24 AM: Unbelievable :!:
You did it,once again 8)!What a beautiful colour !That's one guitar i would love to try one day !Btw,i love the look of those pups :wink: ! Congrats,Dave PDT_003 !
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 28, 2012, 12:14:42 PM: Cheers mate - I'm still in awe of it, it's just an incredibly toneful instrument.
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Post by: HTH AMPS on October 28, 2012, 02:02:02 PM: Slap some of these on and you'll be ready to go with that PRS Dave - job done :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Death-Metal-Stickers-For-Guitar-Case-/121002358769?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_CDs_CDs_GL&hash=item1c2c4d77f1&_uhb=1
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 28, 2012, 04:37:05 PM: Just the job Ian :lol:
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on October 28, 2012, 09:11:06 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 22, 2012, 10:26:43 PM
It was kinda tricky to say no to being filmed, I didn't really want to do it though :oops:

That was just before I left, and I needed to head off ASAP as I was working that afternoon and time was tight!

I'd be putting in lots of overtime hours to right the ship
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: gwEm on October 29, 2012, 11:04:48 AM: mini-HB neck, and full-HB bridge is I think a very good combination.

Hardly in the same league, but I have a Flying V faded I modified to have that combo and its extremely well balanced tonally. These 408 models look very well designed (if you like that sort of thing(!)).

Really nice collection there Dave!
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 11:33:44 AM: Cheers gwEm, they just work for me. I love 'em :D
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: blue on October 29, 2012, 11:44:45 AM: i agree, my favourite neck pickup is the Mini humbucker in my Les Paul Deluxe. in an ideal world it would have a full size 'bucker at the bridge, but i'm not routing out a 40 year old guitar!

i'll reiterate, your group of PRS guitars is stunning, Dave. i'm glad you've found yourself in a position to be able to get them together, and it's obvious how much pleasure you get from them. we all know that however satisfied we are with our gear, eventually something appears that tempts us! but i think it might be a little longer than usual before you're showing us your next baby ;)
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 11:49:53 AM: Seriously matey, how do you top that lot? It just ain't gonna happen.

I'm done buying guitar gear :)
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 29, 2012, 12:10:49 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 11:49:53 AM

I'm done buying guitar gear :)

Now we're all going to watch how long it takes till PRS tempt you again - evil people :D
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: gwEm on October 29, 2012, 12:22:39 PM: Quote from: blue on October 29, 2012, 11:44:45 AM
i agree, my favourite neck pickup is the Mini humbucker in my Les Paul Deluxe. in an ideal world it would have a full size 'bucker at the bridge, but i'm not routing out a 40 year old guitar!

they did it back in the day though.. i wouldn't hesitate, but I know what you mean!

(http://www.premierguitar.com/Handler.ashx?Item_ID=480148E3-BDA9-42B4-B6C8-69F55BB4A59B&type=large)

(http://www.petenoon.com/Gib_LP_Dlx.jpg)
I have an Agile LP which Philking modified for me to that setup. Its what opened my eyes to the combination. Its good to see PRS offering it 'as stock' on one of their models.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 12:47:52 PM: Is that Adrian Smith's goldtop? Or does his have a double-cream DiMarzio Super Distortion?
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: blue on October 29, 2012, 01:11:39 PM: i've seen a couple like that, and nearly bought one a while back! but haven't quite gone for it yet.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: gwEm on October 29, 2012, 01:35:23 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 12:47:52 PM
Is that Adrian Smith's goldtop? Or does his have a double-cream DiMarzio Super Distortion?

yes it is his. i also thought it had a double creme super distortion. at some point i saw images where it had a dimarzio DLX in the neck as well. this is the configuration as of 2010/11 though - phillyq pointed out to me that hes tried a few setups in there. he played the goldtop when i went to see them last year at the O2! i happen to think it looks rather cool 8)
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Post by: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 01:38:09 PM: Yep, I love it too :)
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Post by: gwEm on October 29, 2012, 01:38:17 PM: (funny - you can quite clearly see the P90 routing at the edge of the humbucker ring on both of those guitars)
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on October 29, 2012, 05:19:11 PM: Quote from: gwEm on October 29, 2012, 01:38:17 PM
(funny - you can quite clearly see the P90 routing at the edge of the humbucker ring on both of those guitars)

Great catch!
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Philly Q on October 29, 2012, 06:50:27 PM: Quote from: gwEm on October 29, 2012, 01:38:17 PM
(funny - you can quite clearly see the P90 routing at the edge of the humbucker ring on both of those guitars)

Yeah, a humbucker ring is barely wide enough to cover a P-90 routing.

But mounting rings do vary in size a little bit, Allparts ones aren't quite the same size as WD, and the ones they sell for "import" guitars are a little bigger. I'm sure it would be possible to get a wider one for a perfect fit.

It is a very cool look, but I would be also be reluctant to route a P-90 guitar for a humbucker. I've got a few different DiMarzio DLX models and various Firebird pickups, it would be interesting to try different combinations of those (but of course I'll never get round to it!)
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Post by: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 07:47:24 PM: You could always grab a cheap BFG Gibson LP and experiment with pickups ;)

(http://images.gibson.com/Files/9273680a-5813-4b90-a02e-b4dadf70327d.jpg)
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Post by: mikeluke on October 29, 2012, 09:06:43 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 11:49:53 AM
Seriously matey, how do you top that lot? It just ain't gonna happen.

I'm done buying guitar gear :)

My bet is on January....
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Philly Q on October 29, 2012, 10:45:26 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
You could always grab a cheap BFG Gibson LP and experiment with pickups ;)

They're bloody ugly, though, aren't they?

I'd end up changing all the parts.... which is pretty much what I do on most guitars, come to think of it. :|
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Andrew W on October 29, 2012, 11:00:06 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on October 29, 2012, 10:45:26 PM
Quote from: Twinfan on October 29, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
You could always grab a cheap BFG Gibson LP and experiment with pickups ;)

They're bloody ugly, though, aren't they?

I'd end up changing all the parts.... which is pretty much what I do on most guitars, come to think of it. :|

The top on the BFG always reminds me of the inside of a melon skin when someone's really tried to eat all the flesh and has been scr@ping at it with their teeth. Not ultimately what I look for in a guitar top in all honesty.
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Post by: Telerocker on October 30, 2012, 01:27:19 PM: Nah, those BFG's look a bit weird. Great guitar you got there gwEm.
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: blue on October 30, 2012, 01:53:12 PM: i like the BFG guitars. an interesting concept, and pretty cool guitars. and almost the complete opposite of Dave's PRS! :) amazing where these threads can go
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: HTH AMPS on October 30, 2012, 09:09:06 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 28, 2012, 04:37:05 PM
Just the job Ian :lol:

I see they sold on ebay - did you buy them Dave? :lol:
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 31, 2012, 09:16:53 AM: Of course...
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: HTH AMPS on October 31, 2012, 11:01:30 AM: Quote from: Twinfan on October 31, 2012, 09:16:53 AM
Of course...

pics?
Title: Re: NGD: PRS Collection V. That's it, game over.
Post by: Twinfan on October 31, 2012, 11:06:37 AM: :lol: