Posted this in Classifieds by mistake DOH - so reposted here - in the correct place.
Well - obviously its my choice but I REALLY cant decide. None are perfect, as Id prefer a quilt top over flame, and Id prefer a green guitar, or failing that aqua or lighter blue. Still the "to be sold" guitar I currently have is kind of pinky. faded cherry type of red so if the guitar is right in every other aspect I guess id get used to the colour.
Suhr Modern at £1900, or Tom Anderson T at £1400. Both used, both Floyd. TBH £1900 is ABSOLUTELY top end of my budget - and even then relies on getting a good price for my PRS CE. In todays climate? I could cover all the other options without selling - though it would have to go in the end it wouldnt have to go "now".
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Theres always another option, or my mates Melancon - cant disclose price, though its some hundreds less than the Suhr.
Finally, theres an outside bet - a Washburn N4 at £1150 - though I could probably get it nearer £1k Im guessing as its on EBay. Never played an N4 and its too far to go try first:
The final option, is to Retro-Fit a Floyd to my PRS CE - the guitar that will be sold if I find another. Cost around £350-£500 dependent on Floyd (original or Gotoh) - which would be the cheapest option (all things considered) bar the N4 (assuming Id get more than £650 for my CE which Id hope would fetch £800-£900 even in this market). That discussion is in another thread and the general consensus is dont do it - but it is still an option.
Pick of the CE that will be sold, or modded for comparison to the others:
This is NOT for metal/Thrash. Its an instrumental Rock machine. Think fluid sustaining lean lines a la Timmonds/satch etc.
What do you think?
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I did get my paws on a Tom Anderson this week though and it was very nice...
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So wait until you find the ideal high end green quilt strat type with a Floyd.