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Twinfan

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #30 on: October 10, 2011, 07:59:29 PM »
Not a bad choice, but I'm a bit of a nitro/oiled finish snob  :(  I'm right off poly finishes.

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #31 on: October 10, 2011, 08:31:17 PM »
Not a bad choice, but I'm a bit of a nitro/oiled finish snob  :(  I'm right off poly finishes.

Go custom, what about a Martyn Booth?

http://www.martynboothguitars.co.uk/gallery/gallery_thumbs.asp?CatID=2

Maybe you can get a finish to match your new PRS.
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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #32 on: October 10, 2011, 08:58:44 PM »
Collings guitars look bloody awesome.  I love the way they're like super-refined versions of well known Gibson designs.

Nik Hubers ain't bad either.  :)

+1

never tried a collings, but they look sweet. The Huber i tried, while not with my ideal neck profile, was pretty badass.

Bound to be worth a look, though they might be a bit over budget... :lol:

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #33 on: October 10, 2011, 09:20:32 PM »
So your newest expensive guitar hasn't even arrived yet and you're now looking to spend another ton of money on something else...............

You have a serious illness mate!  :lol:
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Twinfan

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #34 on: October 10, 2011, 09:38:49 PM »
Hey, I like to try new stuff out!  Where's the crime?  :lol:

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #35 on: October 10, 2011, 10:22:07 PM »
Hey, I like to try new stuff out!  Where's the crime?  :lol:

Each to his own - personally a constant need to change gear would get in the way of the enjoyment I get from playing. If I want a certain sound my first port of call would be to use guitar volume/tone controls and adjust the amp settings - and practice or adjust technique.
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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #36 on: October 10, 2011, 10:28:29 PM »
you could just give me the two grand and I'll look after it for you  :lol:

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #37 on: October 10, 2011, 10:33:58 PM »
might i suggest a vintage BC Rich Koa Eagle? It's double cut, not pointy like your average BC. It's NECK THROUGH! has an amazing array of electronics that are much more useful than one may think. It's classy yet stands out from all the guitars you see on stage today. They have possibly the best hardatil bridge EVER MADE!! All the saddles are move in all directions for perfect setups, and they are made of solid brass for amazing singing sustain! Koa sounds amazing to boot!


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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #38 on: October 10, 2011, 10:37:59 PM »
^ Nice!
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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #39 on: October 10, 2011, 10:47:25 PM »
The only thing that's ever come close to my PRS is my Suhr, they do pretty much anything you want

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #40 on: October 11, 2011, 09:30:39 AM »
Waaaay too many switches on that BC Rich for me!

Suhr's may be a bit too Stratty for me, I should probably try one though  :)


Each to his own - personally a constant need to change gear would get in the way of the enjoyment I get from playing. If I want a certain sound my first port of call would be to use guitar volume/tone controls and adjust the amp settings - and practice or adjust technique.

I don't need to change my gear, I'm really happy that I have the tones I want with the gear I have.  As I said before, I like to try different stuff to see if it lights my fire  :)

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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #41 on: October 11, 2011, 09:57:52 AM »
An early 80s Hamer special.

I've got one of those too.... I think it would have to be described as a "project" guitar, though....  :?
I'll unproject it for you! ;)

Could be hard work.... it's been under my bed (with all those Warmoth necks  :wink: ) untouched for about 10 years

I'm worried how big your bed is Phil as it seems to have a guitar museum under it
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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #42 on: October 11, 2011, 10:19:01 AM »
I think it must be a cabin bed!




An early 80s Hamer special.

I've got one of those too.... I think it would have to be described as a "project" guitar, though....  :?
I'll unproject it for you! ;)

Could be hard work.... it's been under my bed (with all those Warmoth necks  :wink: ) untouched for about 10 years, when I last saw it the finish had reacted with the lining of the case  and gone all mottled (guitar cellulite?).  God knows what it looks like now.  I also foolishly fitted a Kahler in place of the original strings-through-body hardtail bridge (well it was 1985!)
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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #43 on: October 11, 2011, 10:35:08 AM »
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Re: Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?
« Reply #44 on: October 11, 2011, 10:37:52 AM »

Each to his own - personally a constant need to change gear would get in the way of the enjoyment I get from playing. If I want a certain sound my first port of call would be to use guitar volume/tone controls and adjust the amp settings - and practice or adjust technique.

I don't need to change my gear, I'm really happy that I have the tones I want with the gear I have.  As I said before, I like to try different stuff to see if it lights my fire  :)

Expensive fire at £2000 a time - save yourself some money and buy one of these:
 :lol: :lol:
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