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Ian Price

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2012, 07:51:02 PM »
I've never been convinced by 3 PUP LPs. For some reason it looks good on this guitar, is the back of the body longer on these than a LP? Somehow it looks more 'right' and less crowded than on a Gibson LP.
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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2012, 08:20:08 PM »
very nice :lol:

that's some killer photoshopping there in the second pic :lol: (still better than when i try it :oops: )

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2012, 08:41:19 PM »
Reckon you'll use the middle pickup much? I find middle humbuckers really obtrusive and haven't ever had much use for the sounds they do, but I do like that honky, half-way sound.

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2012, 09:39:03 PM »
that's some killer photoshopping there in the second pic :lol: (still better than when i try it :oops: )

No photoshopping - I printed out onto paper Zebras from the BKP web page!  :lol:

Reckon you'll use the middle pickup much? I find middle humbuckers really obtrusive and haven't ever had much use for the sounds they do, but I do like that honky, half-way sound.

I think it'll be good for the Open G stuff we do, it's a good rhythm tone with a bit of crunch.

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2012, 09:51:49 PM »
I've never been convinced by 3 PUP LPs. For some reason it looks good on this guitar, is the back of the body longer on these than a LP? Somehow it looks more 'right' and less crowded than on a Gibson LP.

I imagine the third pickup would get in the way, but the extra tonal possibilities are interesting, and they do look very cool - plus there's the Peter Frampton association, the Ace Frehley association, that Hendrix SG.... 8)
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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2012, 09:54:14 PM »
No photoshopping - I printed out onto paper Zebras from the BKP web page!  :lol:

ahahahaha even better :lol:

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2012, 12:09:37 AM »
I don't understand how the country can still be in recession going by what you've spent on guitars over the last few years Dave  :lol:
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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2012, 12:38:17 AM »
I would keep the covers on,it looks much better  8)!Btw,the classics'57's are supposed to be nice pu's .How do you like them in the SC CH ?It's a 25' scale but it should still sound more like a LP,no ?You could also put a '57+ for the bridge pu...it's hotter.

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2012, 08:34:51 AM »
They sound like Classic '57s always do - nice enough for soft-in-the-bass blues tones.  They're just too warm, fuzzy and indistinct for my liking.

Ian Price

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2012, 10:46:43 AM »
I had classic 57s in my 335. I'd agree with Dave in that they are great for bluesy tones, I think if I still had the 335 now I'd have swapped for something with a bit more bite.

I don't understand how the country can still be in recession going by what you've spent on guitars over the last few years Dave  :lol:

I'm sure Dave is spending just to keep the economy going. Such a great gesture.
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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2012, 10:50:03 AM »
Aw shucks, you know guys - I try and do my part!  :lol:

I'm really struggling to decide what pickups to put in this SC.  I want something modern and non-PAF, so I think a ceramic in the bridge:

* Original 250 and #7, if I can get them?
* PRS Tremonti set?
* Nailbomb set?
* Painkiller bridge and Cold Sweat neck?

I'm thinking the latter at the moment...

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #26 on: January 29, 2012, 10:52:51 AM »
* Painkiller bridge and Cold Sweat neck?

I'm thinking the latter at the moment...

Now you are getting into seriously modern territory!  :o

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Ian Price

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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #27 on: January 29, 2012, 10:59:50 AM »
* Painkiller bridge and Cold Sweat neck?

I'm thinking the latter at the moment...

Now you are getting into seriously modern territory!  :o

Dave bringz da br00talz, or whatever it is the young coves say.


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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #28 on: January 29, 2012, 11:27:02 AM »
I am late on this one but congrats Dave, it looks a pretty guitar to me. Lovely colour too. Interesting in what you think of the Classic 57's. I have them in my 339 and I am still enjoying the tones but I love the bluesy side of things but I'd agreed with your impressions.
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Re: NGD - Yep, another PRS...
« Reply #29 on: January 29, 2012, 11:42:08 AM »
Painkiller Bridge and Cold Sweat neck is a really good combo, I got Jon to fit them to my signature LP and was suprised at how versatile the PK is, sounds really good for heavy rock and blues with a bite!
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