I thought this was a cool comparison of a Rasmus vs. Suhr Guthrie Govan model.

the Suhr is just awful looking, what were they thinking with the finish?

tbh I'm with Peeker, couldn't tell a whole lot of difference but the Rasmus certainly looks better

and I play paranoid a lot differently to the guy in the video
 
reverend1 said:
Me either. They aren't making much of a case for spending a lot more money on the real deal.
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there's only so much money you can spend on sound. at some point the difference is because of feel, which you can't tell from a video, and then the "feel good" aspects of the purchase MIA/boutique/good company, etc.
 
Help!I'maRock! said:
there's only so much money you can spend on sound. at some point the difference is because of feel, which you can't tell from a video, and then the "feel good" aspects of the purchase MIA/boutique/good company, etc.
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Very true, and I wasn't really expecting to hear much of a difference. I does make you wonder why they would put up this video in the first place.
 
reverend1 said:
Very true, and I wasn't really expecting to hear much of a difference. I does make you wonder why they would put up this video in the first place.
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it was for the TGP crowd, who are very anti-imports. a few had some choice words for Mr. Suhr because of his expansion via import. IMO, this video is really to show that a Chinese guitar can be built to a high standard, and that you likely can't tell the sonic difference. so if you want to buy a $4000 model, then go for it. otherwise, there's a more affordable import option. it's a huge argument that's been going on in this industry since the 60s. quality has skyrocketed in the past 10 years, but there's still a lot of old convictions out there.
 
Help!I'maRock! said:
it was for the TGP crowd, who are very anti-imports. a few had some choice words for Mr. Suhr because of his expansion via import. IMO, this video is really to show that a Chinese guitar can be built to a high standard, and that you likely can't tell the sonic difference. so if you want to buy a $4000 model, then go for it. otherwise, there's a more affordable import option. it's a huge argument that's been going on in this industry since the 60s. quality has skyrocketed in the past 10 years, but there's still a lot of old convictions out there.
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Not everyone can afford a $4000 guitar. The Rasmus line seems like a great option for someone that would like a Suhr but couldn't afford the USA version. Anything can be built to a high standard regardless of where it is made provided it is built to a standard. If I recall correctly I believe they do the same thing as Reverend by have the imports shipped to them and the US facility doing the setup inspection and QC. If that is the case I wouldn't be concerned about the quality of the imports at all. It doesn't do Suhr any good to put out a shitty guitar, and from my limited knowledge of their business practices I have no doubt they would only put out a quality product. Anyone towing the "anything imported is crap" line is a moron.
 
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reverend1 said:
Not everyone can afford a $4000 guitar. The Rasmus line seems like a great option for someone that would like a Suhr but couldn't afford the USA version. Anything can be built to a high standard regardless of where it is made provided it is built to a standard. If I recall correctly I believe the do the same thing as Reverend by have the imports shipped to them and the US facility doing the setup inspection and QC. If that is the case I wouldn't be concerned about the quality of the imports at all. It doesn't do Suhr any good to put out a shitty guitar, and from my limited knowledge of their business practices I have no doubt they would only put out a quality product. Anyone towing the "anything imported is crap" line is a moron.
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you and i are in agreement. :)
 
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