Bought a Suhr Classic

[Robert]

It's done. Just waiting for it to show up now. I went with a used Suhr. I think it looks sweet! :D

Man, am I ever going to look hot with the baby strapped on! :dude:

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_74924608e67cba.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=816)

[Algonquin]

You wouldn't be fooling us would you?

[Gil Janus]

Congrats Robert.

I gather that you didn't have a chance to play her before purchasing the guitar. May she be as nice as the ones you have handled.

Once more, congrats on a new axe.

Gil :cool:

[Robert]

You wouldn't be fooling us would you?


No sir. The deal has been made. Only waiting awaits me for a while... then I'll of course make lots of video demos of this guitar!

You won't have to hear me babble about buying a Suhr any more! What a relief, eh?

[Blaze]

Yes sir, you did it , congrats Rob, can t wait to ear a clip. We should all buy once of life axe ..

It Shur look nice ...

Bravo !!:bravo:

[Algonquin]

Wicked!

I can tell you've been interested in one for a while

http://www.dolphinstreet.com/top_10_lists/top_10_electric_guitars/
http://www.dolphinstreet.com/blog/leland-hotel-ponoka-2007.php

Play it in good health :AOK:

[duhvoodooman]

Very cool, Renmeister! Is that a pale green finish?

[aeolian]

I have read lots of good things about Suhrs but never ever see one around. I look forward to hearing you play one when good guitar meets good guitarist.

Some may recall I got myself a used Melancon Pro Artist a few months ago. Now that I've had it a while and have it adjusted to how I want to play it I have to say it is well worth what I paid for it. The guitar plays very nicely, and the Kinmans on it are not only silent, they sound really good.

http://home.comcast.net/~kitn13/mel7.jpg

[warren0728]

congrats robert....looks great....i guess now we have to hear you talking about marshalls again.... :thwap:

[marnold]

No sir. The deal has been made. Only waiting awaits me for a while... then I'll of course make lots of video demos of this guitar!

You won't have to hear me babble about buying a Suhr any more! What a relief, eh?
It was almost as bad as me talking about pickups!

So we need specifics! Body wood, pickups, etc. Dare I ask how much less expensive the used one was than a comparable one new?

[oldguy]

Great news, Robert!:beer:
Can't wait to see what kinds of tones and tunes you'll wring out of it, a new piece of gear always inspires more playing. :AOK:
Hope you get it soon............and after you do.......
as Sunvalley would say....... "Clips! Pics!":D

[Tone2TheBone]

Bout time. Now save for the Marshall. :)

[oldguy]

Very cool, Renmeister! Is that a pale green finish?


Looks like Olympic White from Parsippany N.J. to me.:D

(am I close, Robert?)

[sunvalleylaw]

Man, am I ever going to look hot with the baby strapped on! :dude:

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_74924608e67cba.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=816)


Well, no . . . but you will have a nice guitar strapped on you! ;) :D

Just kidding. Congrats! That is really great! Couldn't happen for a nicer guy. :AOK:

Oh yeah, Clips! More Pics!

[WackyT]

Congrats Robert!

Now all you have to get is that Marshall.:dude:

[Blaze]

A Marshall ! there s one here :


http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-musical-instruments-Marshall-JCM-800-lead-Series-100-Watt-Amp-W0QQAdIdZ88504609

[bigoldron]

No sir. The deal has been made. Only waiting awaits me for a while... then I'll of course make lots of video demos of this guitar!

You won't have to hear me babble about buying a Suhr any more! What a relief, eh?

Nope. From now on, we'll get to hear you babble about how great a Suhr is. :poke: :rotflmao:

Seriously, congrats are in order. Blazes said it best: "We should all buy that once in a lifetime guitar." So far, I haven't gotten there yet, but one day... Of course, it would help if I actually knew what that once in a lifetime guitar is... :thwap:

[M29]

Congrats Robert, it shur looks good. It looks blueish mint to me and awesome with that rosewood or ebony fretboard:rockon: Looks to be missing the wanger bar. It does have a wanger bar doesn't it?

Marshall Marshall Marshall:rockon:

[hubberjub]

Awesome. I love Suhrs. The only bad thing is that now that you own a boutique guitar you can't just play it through some pedestrian amph like a Marshall. You'll need a boutique amph as well. I'm thinking Divided by 13, 65amps, a Sampson era Matchless. There goes your kid's college fund.

[Spudman]

I hope that isn't one of the ones that were recalled. You did read about that before you bought didn't you?








Okay I'm kidding. Congratulations! What guitar are you gong to get next?:poke:

[Katastrophe]

I hope that isn't one of the ones that were recalled. You did read about that before you bought didn't you?



Ah, yes, exploding Suhr syndrome, they are especially prone to combustion when plugged into any Mack, Reverend, or Marshall amph.:poke:

Congrats, Robert! It shore is purty. Does it have all the features that you wanted?

[sumitomo]

Merry Christmas,Happy Birthday,and all the other days you get presents,Congrats Robert may you always play her in good health!Sumi:D

[Robert]

Thanks guys!

It's Olympic White.

It has a C vintage medium neck with stainless steel frets. It has Suhr V60 LP pickups and the only thing I am missing on it is the Silent Single Coil system (SSC). I only need that for gigs, and I could by a back plate system with it installed later on.

The price was 40% less than a new one.

It has 2 dings - they are visible but I don't really care about that. It is reported to be in fantastic shape otherwise.

It has a Callaham steel block, and a Gotoh 1088 bridge.

It has a wanger bar.

Oldguy is dead on - that's where it's at right now, in NJ. Shipping tomorrow.

Guess what - Canada Post workers are apparently on strike! :thwap: Just my luck - it's being shipped with USPS.

Did I miss anything? Oh yeah, I already have a boutique amp - the Heatseeker! It's all handwired with quality parts.

[ted s]

Congrats Robert, Spud has inside info on all the recalled guitars

[oldguy]

Thanks guys!

It's Olympic White.

Oldguy is dead on - that's where it's at right now, in NJ. Shipping tomorrow.

Guess what - Canada Post workers are apparently on strike! :thwap: Just my luck - it's being shipped with USPS.

Did I miss anything? Oh yeah, I already have a boutique amp - the Heatseeker! It's all handwired with quality parts.

(I watched it die on flee bay w/ no bids....... glad you nailed it Robert!):D

Hope it shows up soon!:AOK:

[F_BSurfer]

congratulation on your purchase looks good

[t_ross33]

nice! can't wait for clips and pics! :AOK:

[just strum]

Hey, congrats Robert. Does this mean you will stop referring to yourself in the third person?

[Robert]

Strum, as soon as the guitar arrives, Robert will stop the annoying thing you are referring to. I am making sure he does. (wait, who am I then?)

[tjcurtin1]

Whew! That's more like it! I was afraid for a while there that you were gonna blow that money on something lesser! Congrats and good buy; can't wait to hear what you do with it.

[just strum]

(wait, who am I then?)

You are the guy that will be sending Strum the Suhr and I'm sure Strum will appreciate it.

[stingx]

Big congrats and I hope you wear it out from playing it so much! :AOK:

[Robert]

Thanks everyone!

[Spudman]

(wait, who am I then?)
That's a Zen question. Answer: when you are playing the guitar you are a guitar player.;)

[warren0728]

That's a Zen question. Answer: when you are playing the guitar you are a guitar player.;)
hah....you've obviously never heard me play.... :thwap:

[SuperSwede]

Congrats Robert, you deserve it!

[Jimi75]

That is great news Robert! It was really exciting following your posts and your reflections on what to buy and what not to buy. In the end I think you made the right decision to go for the Suhr. Olympic white is a beautiful colour and the guitar will lift you up into new spheres! Can't wait to listen to your clips and to watch the videos you will make. Poor "Robert's-Other-Guitars"....will they be ever played again?

Greetz
J75

[Lev]

Thanks guys!

It has 2 dings - they are visible but I don't really care about that. It is reported to be in fantastic shape otherwise.




Fender would charge 40% more for those dings!! Looks like a great buy, can't wait for the videos. Congrats!

[ShortBuSX]

Im curious how the flat fretboard radius is?
I like a 12" radius cause its flatter than 9.5 or 10"...but a flat radius sounds very appealing(possibly)...and its gotta be less expensive to produce.

Im almost scared to ask(not really)...but how much does a used Suhr go for?

[Robert]

The radius is 10" - 14" compound.

The prices for used Suhr guitars are usually from 1700 and up, depending on the model.

[Jimi75]

The radius is 10" - 14" compound.


With this radius you can play a very low string action. I remember you mentioned one time you like to play wiht the strings as low as possible. My 62 vintage Strat has a 7,25" radius and the strings have to be set up rather high, otehrwise you can not bend. This s**ks quite a bunch at times. Robert, you are one lucky man. I like the Professional S1 in Ocean Turquoise a lot. some dealers here who have then...

[Brian Krashpad]

Wow, congrats!

[Robert]

Thanks guys, my Suhr has now left the U.S according to the website tracking info! :AOK: :canada:

[M29]

Were gunna miss it.:smile-us:

[player]

Were gunna miss it.:smile-us:
Not for long once Robert gets his mitts on it.we'll probably see more of it in fact. :rockon:

[Blaze]

Imagine Rob having is 8 km run of the day with one image in is mind that withe olympic axe waitin for him at the top of the hill :rotflmao: ..

[just strum]

Thanks guys, my Suhr has now left the U.S according to the website tracking info! :AOK: :canada:

the guys and gals in customs are probably passing it around as we write.

You have to be getting excited - waiting for a new toy is always fun.

[abraxas]

Congrats Robert! :bravo: :bravo:

(and BTW, glad to see you again, everyone! :D )

[oldguy]

Nice to see you again, abraxas!
Oh, yeah, Robert's getting that Suhr finally, guess you heard......:D

[abraxas]

Nice to see you again, abraxas!
Oh, yeah, Robert's getting that Suhr finally, guess you heard......:D

Hello oldguy!

Waiting for Suhr clips/videos now! :beer:

[M29]

I heard from a friend of mine that works at customs there were some guys playing a Suhr guitar on their portable Vox amp that they keep at the terminal. It belonged to some guy in Canada. They said it sounded great on the little Vox! :rotflmao:

Clips :poke: :poke:

[Robert]

Ahh, you'd better tell your friend to let go of the guitar and send it to that dude in Canada who is waiting eagerly! He is looking out the window every 30 seconds.

[tot_Ou_tard]

Wow Robert! I missed the great news.

When is the Stork scheduled to drop off your new baby?

I'd love a 10-14 compound radius.

My guitars have 12" radius except for the Godin 5th Ave which has a 16" radius.

Did you want the rosewood board over a maple board, or was the deal so good that it didn't matter?

[Robert]

On a white strat, I prefer the look of rosewood. There is no schedule of delivery - as soon as the post guys can get them over here.

[just strum]

...as soon as the post guys can get them over here.

read: as soon as the custom folks are done with it.

[tot_Ou_tard]

I'm excited to watch some video clips & read some reviews!

[Robert]

It now says "Out of Foreign Customs" on the tracking website, so I think I should be getting it within a couple of days! :dude: :bravo:

[Robert]

It passed through Calgary this morning! :D

[Blaze]

Oui Monsieur , ca s en vient , it s getting close..Tomorrow is the day ..

[marnold]

It passed through Calgary this morning! :D
Did it hurt?

[tot_Ou_tard]

Did it hurt?
Suhr did.

[bigoldron]

Puh-lease... :thwap:

[Robert]

My Suhr is in my office right now... :D

Sweet, sweet. I will test drive it more over lunch at home through my amps.

First impression, very nice quality this thing! Only issue is the action is too low and the allen key sent doesn't fit. I've got lots of those at home though, so I'll soon make some adjustments to the action.

The neck was the part I was worried about. Would I like it? Would it be too chunky and would it suit my hands? From just playing it a few minutes in my office, I am very happy with the feel. It's easy to play and very comfortable. Not chunky at all!

The steel frets are fairly narrow. Fantastic polish on them - super nice to bend and play, since they are still fairly high so bending and chording is easy.

Oh, the case is nice too. :D Has combination locks on it and the case looks like high quality.

[SuperSwede]

Nice Robert! We expect a video real soon :)

(Vox AD50vt set to uk 80´s perhaps? :) )

[Robert]

Swede, the Vox AD50VT is sold! I had to find ways to afford this baby you know!

[Blaze]

Happy for you Robert, enjoy it ..

Blazes:AOK:

[sunvalleylaw]

I am very happy for you too. And very glad you like the feel of the neck. I can't wait to see and/or hear it in your hands soon.

[Robert]

Ohh guys! GUYS! This guitar is AMAZING!

I played for an hour already through my Heatseeker. Man, it sounds incredible this guitar. The pickups are just indescribably good sounding. This is easily the best sounding Strat guitar I have ever played, and I have tried quite a few Fender Custom Shop and Signature strats. Dang, I even have GAS for it even now when I have it! What do you call that?

[Gil Janus]

Ohh guys! GUYS! This guitar is AMAZING!

I played for an hour already through my Heatseeker. Man, it sounds incredible this guitar. The pickups are just indescribably good sounding. This is easily the best sounding Strat guitar I have ever played, and I have tried quite a few Fender Custom Shop and Signature strats. Dang, I even have GAS for it even now when I have it! What do you call that?

Obsession

Congrats on your new guitar. When you come up for air, the forum will of course be demanding pictures and sound, and a nice video with you all over your new playmate. :dude: :rockon: :bravo: :AOK:

Gil :cool:

[M29]

Congrats on the awesome git Robert. My friends at customs mentioned they burnt there first names in under the pickguard with a wood burning set. I shur hope that was not yours. :thwap:



Robert said:

Dang, I even have GAS for it even now when I have it! What do you call that?

That would be a Fret Fart my man.

[Spudman]

Good job on snagging a keeper Roberto. What's it look like?

[Robert]

Here you go! Click on the photo for a lovelier, larger version. :D

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0b4038c18.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=827)
http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0bb6d753e.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=828)
http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0bc509cfe.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=829)
http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0bfbf0340.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=830)
http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0c2acaa52.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=831)

[just strum]

Here you go! Click on the photo for a lovelier, larger version. :D

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0b4038c18.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=827)


Something about that guitar face/pose and a Mr Rogers sweater that just don't fit together.

However, I will say that is a nice looking guitar. A boy and his toy.

And the daughter as miniature rock star is cute.

[sumitomo]

Oh Strum I disagree with ya,the guitar face sweater fit great.Remember Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick.Glad you found and axe that lights those hairs on the back of your neck Robert.Sumi:D

[tjcurtin1]

C'mon! We can't wait to hear something! Almost as bad as your wait for delivery! Looks nice, and you look a kid on Christmas morning... And that's one cute little girl holding that big guitar!

Hey, what really doesn't match in that foto is the 'screamin solo' guitar face.... and the fact that the guitar isn't plugged in!

[warren0728]

Here you go! Click on the photo for a lovelier, larger version. :D

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0b4038c18.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=827)

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7492e0c2acaa52.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=831)

looks like robert has graduated from the brian krashpad school of guitar face!! :bravo: :beer: :pancake:

[M29]

Robert with his fret face a Mack Heatseaker and new git, Suhr looks like heaven for Robert:rockon: We wants ta hear it man:rockon: I love white guitars, very nice Robert very nice. :D

[Blaze]

What can you ask more than a superb new axe and a cute & lovely little girl.

Good for you !

Salut :rotflmao: :bravo:

[tot_Ou_tard]

It's fantastic that you got such a nice guitar. I really can't wait for the vids.
:AOK::AOK:

Puh-lease... :thwap: You were supposed to supply the rim shot. http://www.smileyhut.com/music/rimshot.gif (http://www.smileyhut.com)

[Jimi75]

That guitar makes the whole family happy, he?!

Congrats again, you seem to be very hapy Robert!!!!

[Lev]

there used to be a guy on here that made those cheap Squires and SX's sound so sweet.... anyone know what happened to him?? ;-)


Congrats Robert, can't wait to see the videos! You now have a guitar that your talent deserves. :bravo:

[Robert]

Thanks guys! And I will still use my SX and Squier now and then, don't worry. My Squier Tele still rox.

[F_BSurfer]

Shur looks awesome Robert The excitement in your photos tells all