I will say your "wants" are greater and larger in number than mine, so it makes me feel like I'm not asking for much.
Sort of justifies my desires. I guess that's just another responsibility of a Global Moderator.
Problem is, how to find the funds. I think I'll make a list of all the stuff I have that I could sell. I think I wouldn't need to keep my blue Fender. I would keep the Squiers though, since I would not get much for them if I sold them. I have lots of pedals I could sell! I could sell the Hellhound and the Vox AD50VT. I kinda want to keep the Hellhound though.
I may have to put off the Marshall purchase for a while... I am right now much more motivated to get a Suhr than a Marshall, although this could change next time I play a good sounding Marshall! :
This never ends...
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I will say your "wants" are greater and larger in number than mine, so it makes me feel like I'm not asking for much.
Sort of justifies my desires. I guess that's just another responsibility of a Global Moderator.
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
It ends... eventually!Originally Posted by Robert
Hey, there may be guitars in the place we go next - FREE GIBSONS!!!Originally Posted by Rocket
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
They better be Strats where we're headed; if they are Gibsons - I'm complaining to the Grim Reaper!
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Originally Posted by just strumThey better be fireproof!Originally Posted by Robert
Where I am going I will be given 25 virgins and 25 Gibsons, no fire, just a nice white suit and some wings.Originally Posted by Rocket
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
Don't get me started Robert.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Tone, you have to play some Suhr strats! Or did you already? The one I tried still has my drool on it...
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Robert,
What did the guitar feel like?
My only experience with seeing a Shur guitar was when I saw a guy playing one in a band in Las Vegas one time. I talked to him after their set and asked him about the guitar. He told me that they're super high quality Strat's, kind of like the best vintage Fender strats of the 50s or 60s, but with more modern parts, better pickups, etc.
He said that he really liked the feel of them.
I've never been able to play one so I don't know this first hand.
-- Jim
Electrics: Hamer Newport, Fender Clapton Strat, Ibanez AF86, Line6 Variax 700
Acoustic Guitars: Taylor 514CE, Martin J40-M
Dobro: Regal "Black Lightning Dobro"
Mandolin: Morgan Monroe Mandolin
Amps: Egnater Rebel 30, Vox AD120VTX, Roland Cube 60
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A Suhr is worth it.
Patrick
It felt like a really good Strat. Not sure how to describe it. In particular, I was stunned how good the intonation was. After tuning it, any chord would be in perfect intonation, whether played on fret 1 or fret 21. Remarkable.Originally Posted by jpfeifer
The guitar had a fantastic quality feel to it, and when I plugged it in, the drool starting flowing. The tones were like good sex to my ears. :
The neck was not shiny or with a hard surface - it had a dark grainy wood which felt very comfortable. Some sort of rosewood I imagine.
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You would have drooled more over the one I played at a shop here in town. They're the only Suhr dealer in the state. The Strat I played looked similar to the Classic Players 60s Strat, the one Lev has. Had all the Suhr appointments. The pickup system was really quiet. I don't know exactly how it works but there's info on it on the net. Neck was nice and wide and fat...I don't know if it's for everyone but apparently it struck you as perfect. Build quality is what you would expect from a very expensive instrument. I think they're great guitars I'm just teasing you because you keep putting off the Marshall amp!Originally Posted by Robert
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
There is a Suhr dealer in the town that I used to work. I never tried one as I was afraid to play it. They certainly look nice. :
tung
- Dave Lizewski, Kick-A$$I was just a regular guy. My only super power was being invisible to girls.
My father always said that cheap buys will be done 2 or 3 times and good quality buys will be done once and they satisfy you for a long long time.
I have recently asked myself for what purpose I need all the stuff I own. I could get rid of everything exepct of my 62 vintage Strat and my JV Strat. Investing in one good amph that fulfills my needs and that's it.
Robert, how about a big equipment cleansing? Keep your Squier Tele and sell the rest for the Suhr. Your Mack and Reverend amph is cool, but they maybe they are just partial solutions to what you really dream of - The Marshall. The Vox does a good job so far for you and hey, don't sell it you are a Vox AD50 pioneer!
Make a list and calclulate what you might get for the stuff, maybe you come close to the Suhr.
I cross my fingers for you that you come up with a good solution. I believe that if you owned the Suhr and the Marshall you would be much more satisfied.
Fortunately, for me it's only the amph that I still need. Selling a bunch of my stuff gives me new space to breath and and fresh creative power.
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Robert-
While you may not get a lot for them, they didn't cost a lot, and then, ask yourself this question: how much would you play them, let alone bother to look at them anymore, if you sold your Fullerton, SX and Squier Strats to have one awesome Suhr strat to turn to (and your blue Player)?
I'd keep the Hellhound and Vox amps...once you'd try the Suhr as their mate, your lust for a Marshall could diminish...just a thought.
^^
AXES: Fender '81 The STRAT, '12 Standard Tele, '78 Musicmaster Bass, '13 CN-240SCE Thinline; Rickenbacker '82 360-12BWB; Epiphone '05 Casino, '08 John Lennon EJ-160E; Guild '70 D-40NT; Ovation '99 Celebrity CS-257; Yamaha '96 FG411CE-12; Washburn '05 M6SW Mando, '08 Oscar Schmidt OU250Bell Uke; Johnson '96 JR-200-SB Squareneck Reso; Hofner '07 Icon B-Bass; Ibanez '12 AR-325. AMPS: Tech 21 Trademark 10; Peavey ValveKing Royal 8; Fender Acoustonic 90, Passport Mini, Mini Tonemaster; Marshall MS-2 Micro Stack; Behringer BX-108 Thunderbird; Tom Scholz Rockman. PEDALS/FX: Boss ME-50; Yamaha EMP100; Stage DE-1; Samson C-Com 16 L.R. Baggs ParaAcoustic D.I; MXR EQ-10.
I think that sounds like a good idea. Maybe keep one back up strat style, like an SX or the Fully that won't bring you very much, the Squire Tele, and sell the rest. Maybe keep only the tele like Jimi says. And the Vox is just a good versatile back up to your dream amph. I think having fewer, quality items is better, even though you can make any of your stuff sound good.Originally Posted by Jimi75
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Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
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Ok I'll stop picking on you to get the Marshall...for now.
Just looked at the Suhr site. I have to get used to spelling it correctly. They've got some awesome finishes and colors. What model are you going to get and which colors? Maple neck or rosewood? Traditional Strat body or modern top with curly cap and bound body? What's it gonna be Robster?
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Maple neck would be preferred. Classic Sonic Blue or Classic Shoreline Gold perhaps? I am not picky about the colors though. I need a neck that fits my little veiny Swedish fingers, and 3 V60 LP single coils. http://www.suhrguitars.com/classic.aspx
That's why I may buy one locally - they have some in a store not far from here that I haven't been to. I am hoping I'll find my dream guitar there. It will be filthy expensive, but we all make sacrifices, right? (Kids - get used to eating only cheese macaroni for dinner for a couple of years!)
I am too scared to buy an expensive guitar I haven't played. I can ask for exactly what I want, and John will build it. The problem is that I don't know exactly what I want! Not in terms of neck specs at least - I want to try and see what I think.
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