That Seedy Table In The Dark Corner Where The Reprobates Gather

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This had better be a good project. No mods to this one, except for a bezel on the LED. Not even going to paint it, until i like it. Should be fun, though. :)
 
Those going to NAMM should check this out.

FENDER GUITAR PAINTING AT NAMM ANAHIEM JAN 20th 2012:

Drew Brophy will be painting a vintage Fender Guitar at the NAMM Show, the trade show event for the Music Industry.

He has painted a lot of guitars for different musicians. This time, it’ll be live in the Aerial 7 booth, where we are rolling out my new Aerial 7 “DIY” paint your own headphones!

Where: NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA – Aerial 7 Booth #7007

When: Friday, Jan 20th – all day

What: Live painting of a vintage Fender guitar and poster signing/give away

Why: It’ll be for charity, of course – details to follow
 
So, another round of testing in my 6-guitar guitar shootout averted a [word other than shocking lest we start talking about work again] upset that would have sent the new PRS Ted out the door. This one is a pretty light example, and maybe the first of its kind where the chambering was really evident to me, from a sonic standpoint. I've owned several chambered Gibsons over the years (none currently), as well as several PRS SC250's and 245's. I don't have the best ear, but I couldn't really pick up on that semi-hollow quality that lots of LP purists bitch about all the fucking time.

Well, this one has it. Combined with the relatively low-output 57/08 pickups, it does have a bit of a hollow tone. At first, I thought it sounded a little flabby [see also any other Sideways wine tasting reference], but the more I play it, the more it just becomes full and warm with a little amp tweakage. This is all very good, since it's absolutely beautiful, IMO.

The only remaining issue is that it's ever-so-slightly neck heavy. Many of you may know that this drives me bat shit. But, I've made my own weighted strap out of a Couch seatbelt strap, a lead weight, and some duct tape, and this solves the problem comfortably. This is good, since every other shootout guitar I've received thusfar has needed a little help in that area (SG Classic, SG Standard, Giffin Paxton, Squier Jazzy). Yay for strap!

I'm still waiting on the mystery guitar to finish its voyage (I think you guys will like it), but right now it's my old friend the SG Classic that's looking worried...
 
Jacket? Good thinking, Marc. Maybe a hat, too.

Heel, I figured the Classic would trounce the Standard. What gives?

Kelly, you're as bad as my kids. :grin:

EG
 
Well, I like the Classic a lot. It's the third example of this model that I've owned, and I've liked 'em all, but you know how it goes with the GAS (especially since I hvae a gear in/gear out policy). So, here's why it's not looking good:

First, the Standard is a little nicer in overall construction (not talking about bling, but stuff like how the nut is cut, etc). It's 3 years older, not sure if that has something to do with it or not. The Standard also balances much better than I would have imagined. I think it's easier to find a Classic that balances well on a strap (might be the small tuners...I dunno), as other Stds I've strapped on before have been pretty abysmal in this category. So I feel pretty fortunate to have found this one.

Second, it's a 2-piece body (the two I've owned prior were 1), with an unfortunate seam that didn't show up in the seller's pics. This is purely aesthetic, of course, but these things matter too.

Third, it's the most fungible of any in the group, I think. In that, I think I can find a very nice example of this guitar almost any time for almost the same amount of money.

Fourth, the specs essentially mirror those of the Giffin, and the Giffin makes it its bitch.

So...I know the Giffin stays, as does the PRS and the Std (by virtue of liking it a little more than the Classic). I opted to spend $200 on a used Squier Jazzy, and that one stays becausae it's worth $200. :) I'm not getting rid of the SG for fun. Something of value has to go.

That leaves the Classic and the...wait for it...77 Ibanez Artist. If it ever gets here. I'm starting to lose hope. I've never played one before, but it looked really cool, and I wanted to check it out.
 
Forgot about the new Giffin. I can see that beating up the Classic.

So, the Squier is all that, eh? It's hard to imagine how much better cheap guitars are nowdays than when Teiscos ruled that roost.

EG
 
The Giffin is just super.

Yeah, it's pretty neat! I'm with you. When I started playing in the mid-90's, guitars that I could afford were absolute shit. These kids today don't know how good they have it.
 
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