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I'm happy to sacrifice certain features, absolutely. The only thing I really don't want to sacrifice is acoustic loudness. PRS guitars are not known, from my understanding, to be loud or vibrant like a Tom Anderson or Don Grosh when played unplugged, but I could be wrong. I have a brilliant guitar that I love, but it sounds dead when unplugged and only comes alive when plugged in. It's an old Japanese Ibanez Artist from the 80's with the fantastic Super 70 pickups. It's useless for teaching because of that, but it's great for teh metalz.
I am prepared to modify a guitar, yeah, and I don't mind standard Nickel Silver frets, flatter radii, dual humbuckers (I can always change that out and add coil taps/splits), etc. as long as the price is right. I want 24 frets so I can teach freely and play anything on, from shred to jazz. Again, if the right guitar crops up and it only has 22 frets, I can live with that.
I agree. I've never tried a coil-tap or split that sounded anywhere near as good as a dedicated single coil.
Love ESP, but hate Floyd Rose.
Prs guitars have as much chance of ringing well as any other. That's just sample variation, and I am believer that it contributes noticeably to the plugged in sound. It's why I'd only ever buy unseen if it's a bargain. If I was looking to spend a grand or more, spending a hundred quid to travel to a good store for a day is worth saving the extra for.
I've really liked the Vigiers I've tried, but their prices have shot up recently. Also they have a few spec things wrong which makes me not so keen to pay that kind of money- their nuts are 42mm (I prefer 43mm given the choice) and they generally seem to paint the back of the body black on their guitars with maple tops (I prefer the colour to match the top or at least be see-through/natural).
I'm also not sure I'd say they're just as nice as things like Tylers. Granted, Tylers are a lot more money (or at least they were when I was trying them several years ago).
I personally don't mind the 42mm nut width. I can get used to it and don't feel like it restricts me in any way. In fact, in some ways I prefer it to the 43mm that Les Pauls usually come with.
Well, I guess we're getting into the whole 'mojo' debate where some guitars feel more special to one and less to another. I can safely resell a Suhr if I bought it at a good price, but other guitars might be more challenging. A Tom Anderson will sell, as will a Vigier, but I might lose some pocket change on that one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suhr-modern-satin-cherry-/131302193033?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e92387789
I'm going to keep my eyes on this one, but I would only be able to ship it to a friend or family members house in the UK and then have them ship it over to me or pick it up myself if I was over some time visiting. Fucking pain in the ass, but whatever. It might be worth it. I could easily resell a €1200 USA-made Suhr in perfect nick.
Dude won't even ship to Northern Ireland. I really don't understand why, but maybe he's experienced dodgy cats from some random place and doesn't want the hassle. Most eBay listings are comprised of this. But in all fairness to him, I should just send him a message to be sure. He could be a lovely dude and simply wants to keep it... simple, which I can understand.
No experience with the zero nut, either on Vigier or on Gretsch, but I like the idea of low action and a stable neck. With that said, I do like to experiment with bigger strings from time to time.
I could never afford a Vigier brand-new. They're way out of my price range. Pickups can always be swapped if they don't quite cut the mustard, especially if the price of the guitar is only £1000.
Mate...I think those Suhrs are amazing...at a gearfest recently i saw a few up close and they look the part and sound great.
what about charvel's...didnt they make one for Guthrie Govan which was similar to his old Suhr guitars...similar specs to what your looking for I think. Not sure if you'll find a sig model, but they may have a production model version of it.
hmm...i found it...new its a bit expensive...but second hand, if it pops up could be pretty cool...
http://www.andertons.co.uk/solid-body-electric-guitars/pid32313/cid671/charvel-guthrie-govan-signature-san-dimas-guitar-w-birdseye-top.asp?LGWCODE=32313;56375;2717&utm_source=googlebase&utm_term=2869302000&utm_medium=pricecomp&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CKTR3u-k9cACFVDItAod5woAtA
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