1 Topic by ZeyerGTR (edited by ZeyerGTR 2012-07-27 10:31:19)

  • From: Orlando, FL
  • Registered: 2010-04-15
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Topic: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

A year ago I played a Suhr 2010 LE set neck modern and it blew me away.  It was the tone I was hearing in my head, and I'd never played a guitar that felt so good.  There were a few things I didn't like - the LE had no fret markers, which was hard to get used to, and I wasn't sure I liked the medium-sized frets (although stainless are awesome, I'd never go back).  After some internal debate I sold four guitars and a whole bunch of other stuff to finance a custom-built version of that LE.  I took a few months to figure out exactly which nut width, neck profile and fret size I wanted, and decide on a color.  I kept the foundation - alder body, maple cap, roasted maple neck, SSV/SSH+ pickups - but added a Suhr ML middle SC, fret dot markers, stainless steel jumbo frets, slightly larger neck profile, a blower switch and a coil splitter.  A custom built one was actually $400 cheaper than the 2010 LE (no fancy LE inlay or 'anniversary' case).

Ordered January 5th, just came this Tuesday and it exceeded all of my expectations.  I was a little nervous having given up so much to get this, and I had seven months to stew on it - did I choose the right neck profile, will I like the jumbo frets, how will the color turn out?  It completely blows away any guitar I've ever played - tone, feel, vibe.  This is truly my dream guitar.  I love the spank and clarity of alder, and the SSV/SSH+ pickups are a great vintage-style HB - very clear and articulate.  I also tend to like set neck guitars, so for me this is the perfect combination.  It's an amazing rhythm guitar - super clarity, great chunk, and for lead stuff it can be smooth or mean, and it's very dynamic and expressive.

Two little things pleasantly surprised me - the coil splitter sounds better than any I've ever heard.  Very, very useable and convincing SC tone.  Second, the trem is so incredibly smooth and stable.  I wasn't a big trem guy before but i was doing a bad Jeff Beck impression within minutes of getting my hands on it.

Perhaps the best part: it didn't cost me a dime out of pocket.  I had lots of guitars I wasn't playing much, and that needed work.  Sold a parts tele w/ 72 custom neck, a National Tricone resonator, a 57 reissue strat, and a Jackson Dinky Reverse.  Clearing out the closet bought me a dream-come-true.  Huge range of tone and super smooth and easy to play.  Couldn't be happier.  Without further ado, here's some pics...

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7904/hpim0381.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6558/hpim0384g.jpg

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7025/hpim0386.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9393/hpim0389c.jpg

Spec sheet:
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6885 … t14851.jpg

Wondering if Joe has ever played a nice Suhr?

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  • From: New Castle, DE USA
  • Registered: 2011-01-03
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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

Gorgeous!  Congrats, now play the **** out of that thing...   wink

Terrance Shuman
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  • From: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

I'm not a player, but DAMN...that's SEXY!!

Why don't we eliminate all the warning labels and let things sort themselves out?
  • From: New Hampshire, USA
  • Registered: 2010-12-21
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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

ZeyerGTR wrote:

A year ago I played a Suhr 2010 LE set neck modern and it blew me away.  It was the tone I was hearing in my head, and I'd never played a guitar that felt so good.  There were a few things I didn't like - the LE had no fret markers, which was hard to get used to, and I wasn't sure I liked the medium-sized frets (although stainless are awesome, I'd never go back).  After some internal debate I sold four guitars and a whole bunch of other stuff to finance a custom-built version of that LE.  I took a few months to figure out exactly which nut width, neck profile and fret size I wanted, and decide on a color.  I kept the foundation - alder body, maple cap, roasted maple neck, SSV/SSH+ pickups - but added a Suhr ML middle SC, fret dot markers, stainless steel jumbo frets, slightly larger neck profile, a blower switch and a coil splitter.  A custom built one was actually $400 cheaper than the 2010 LE (no fancy LE inlay or 'anniversary' case).

Ordered January 5th, just came this Tuesday and it exceeded all of my expectations.  I was a little nervous having given up so much to get this, and I had seven months to stew on it - did I choose the right neck profile, will I like the jumbo frets, how will the color turn out?  It completely blows away any guitar I've ever played - tone, feel, vibe.  This is truly my dream guitar.  I love the spank and clarity of alder, and the SSV/SSH+ pickups are a great vintage-style HB - very clear and articulate.  I also tend to like set neck guitars, so for me this is the perfect combination.  It's an amazing rhythm guitar - super clarity, great chunk, and for lead stuff it can be smooth or mean, and it's very dynamic and expressive.

Two little things pleasantly surprised me - the coil splitter sounds better than any I've ever heard.  Very, very useable and convincing SC tone.  Second, the trem is so incredibly smooth and stable.  I wasn't a big trem guy before but i was doing a bad Jeff Beck impression within minutes of getting my hands on it.

Perhaps the best part: it didn't cost me a dime out of pocket.  I had lots of guitars I wasn't playing much, and that needed work.  Sold a parts tele w/ 72 custom neck, a National Tricone resonator, a 57 reissue strat, and a Jackson Dinky Reverse.  Clearing out the closet bought me a dream-come-true.  Huge range of tone and super smooth and easy to play.  Couldn't be happier.  Without further ado, here's some pics...

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7904/hpim0381.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6558/hpim0384g.jpg

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7025/hpim0386.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9393/hpim0389c.jpg

Spec sheet:
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6885 … t14851.jpg

Very nice congrats
Cheers Ron

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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

Seriously nice!

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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

guido wrote:

I'm not a player, but DAMN...that's SEXY!!

Not a player?  How can you look at that and not wanna put your hands on it?! smile

Bee-Yoo-Tee-Full!!!

kestrou

  • From: Orlando, FL
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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

Thanks, guys.  I took the day off work yesterday... it's amazing.

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  • From: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
  • Registered: 2010-01-01
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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

kestrou wrote:
guido wrote:

I'm not a player, but DAMN...that's SEXY!!

Not a player?  How can you look at that and not wanna put your hands on it?! smile

Bee-Yoo-Tee-Full!!!

kestrou


Well......therein lies the dilemma. I could easily buy one and caress it lovingly each day and then hang it back on the wall and then have to endure endless bashing from all you "players" for not using it the way it was intended. So therefore, by my NOT procuring one of these fine pieces of art and workmanship, it allows another guitarist the pleasure that I would otherwise rob them of.
All of your accolades and gratitude for my seriously unselfish act are unnecessary. The joy on all of your faces is thanks enough.
Besides, we just picked up a new 2012 Carrera so I got sumpthin' else to keep my hands occupied for now!

Why don't we eliminate all the warning labels and let things sort themselves out?
  • From: Sellersburg, Indiana
  • Registered: 2012-07-27
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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

Hey.. that's sweet !  Reb Beach plays Shur... so I'm shur they are kick butt !  lol

  • Registered: 2010-11-16
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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

That's very cool; congrats on that one.

Be sure to play it until your fingers bleed.

conorb

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Re: New Guitar Day - Suhr Set Neck Modern

sargez wrote:

Hey.. that's sweet !  Reb Beach plays Shur... so I'm shur they are kick butt !  lol

When I played the 2010 LE I also played the Reb Beach sig model.  It was awesome.  I've played about 20 different Suhrs over the last couple years, the 2010 LE set neck modern was #1 by far, which is why I had to order a similar model.  The standard carve archtop was a close #2 - definitely my next guitar (given the price tag it's probably a ways off).  The Reb Beach sig was #3, though.  Very slick guitar all together.

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New prog/rock album "Atlantis" available everywhere, including:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/atlantis/1411523163
https://open.spotify.com/album/3InrPujiALJCslZqp9V6e2

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