This is my Suhr Classic that I ordered in 2002. One of the main reasons for buying this guitar was that I needed something that was very versatile and had super accurate intonation for recording. I had done a few recording sessions earlier in the year where the guitars I had were running into problems either staying in tune or having bad intonation. Not so good when you are getting paid to do a session...
Cost with 30% discount was $2250 in 2002.
Body: 2 piece Alder
Neck: Maple with a rosewood fretboard
Pickups are Suhr v60lp single coils and a Suhr DSV Humbucker in the Bridge.
Hardare is Gotoh 1066 Bridge and Kluson Tuners.
Buzz Feiten Intonation. When the guitar was built Suhr wasn't doing the PLEK setups yet but I had it back to the factory for a setup and they PLEK'ed it in 2006. Best $150 I ever spent. The guitar played better than new when I got it back.
The Feiten intonation is great but a pain if you are switching between guitars and one doesn't have it on a gig as you have to remember to switch modes on your tuner.
When I ordered the guitar I had the opportunity to go to the factory and refine my order with John Suhr. He played a few of the guitars I brought with me, I played a few that were there and we talked about what I wanted. He changed some things about my order around (actually saved me about $100 for the Brazilian Rosewood fretboard I didn't need) and then I waited for 4 months.
I really love the guitar now but when I first got it I was a little disappointed in the thinner neck that I had chosen....for a long time I considered having them put a thicker maple neck on it but I'm glad I didn't as I grew into what I had. My Tele was a much easier build and came out making me happier right off the bat but I think I dig both guitars equally now...here are some clips...
The infamous "Bad Amp Demo"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfz11vTYsI
Here are a few clips I've never posted before from the CD that goes with our "Rhythm and Groove" class curriculum
80's Rock
markweinguitarlessons.com/soundfiles/06 Track 06.mp3
Funky - the Suhr is the one in the left speaker...the right speaker is my buddies strat with Duncan Lipstick Tube pickups in it for some extra "spank" and to set the two clean guitars apart....
markweinguitarlessons.com/soundfiles/17 Track 17.mp3
Here is the only recording I have of my Top Hat Ambassador 35 with the Suhr.
markweinguitarlessons.com/soundfiles/16 Track 16.mp3
One of my favorite live tones with this guitar...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey9frsFHUJM