Members lewzer Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 I ordered this one a week from today and got it in 3 days so thanks to Music123 for that. Excuse the blurriness, and my dads collection of boots. I went ahead took advantage of the $100 off deal and got the Brian May sig, and for $700 it's a great deal. There are so many tones to be found in this thing. I'm get lost sometimes with all the switches, but it's a lot of fun. It sounds great for a lot of different styles. The neck is pretty wide on this one, so some people may be turned off by that. It doesn't bother me though. It's not a very thick neck, nor is it very thin, so it's great to me. Also, the 42" scale is a bit different, especially when standing up. It feels great while sitting though. So, overall I'm very pleased with this one. I like the finish even better in person and it's an all around great playing and great sounding guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inkblot Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 42" scale? I bet with some 8s on there like May uses, bends would be super easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewzer Posted March 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 42" scale? I bet with some 8s on there like May uses, bends would be super easy. It also has a pretty round fretboard radius though, but 8's are easy to bend on any guitar. It comes stock with 9s, but I may try a 9-46 set or something since I normally use 10s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members placeboemotion Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 HNBMD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Great guitar isn't it? I love mine to death and the big fat neck is the best part. Another thing is that between the short 24 fret scale and the ebony fretboard you can bend the living {censored} out of a note. The Trisonic pickups are so underrated, they're kind of like a strat/P-90 mix and with all the switches I can get some unique tones, but some of them are like a tele and some are like a strat, but the mid and bridge in series is like a big fat frickin humbucker. Another thing I was really surprised with was that the tremolo is pretty stable even when bending and it returns to pitch pretty well even though it is a 'vintage' style. HFNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Where's my Brian May 42" scale length guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvanAgee Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Congrats! (o)(o) Did you mean 24 inch scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodcat Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Looks nice wish I could afford one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewzer Posted March 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Great guitar isn't it? I love mine to death and the big fat neck is the best part. Another thing is that between the short 24 fret scale and the ebony fretboard you can bend the living {censored} out of a note. The Trisonic pickups are so underrated, they're kind of like a strat/P-90 mix and with all the switches I can get some unique tones, but some of them are like a tele and some are like a strat, but the mid and bridge in series is like a big fat frickin humbucker. Another thing I was really surprised with was that the tremolo is pretty stable even when bending and it returns to pitch pretty well even though it is a 'vintage' style. HFNGD! Which finish did you get? I had the hardest time deciding, but I think I did alright. This guitar just feels better every time I pick it up. I love the shorter scale with 24 frets. Endless fret access... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members downsman Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Very nice..Brian is my fave player, i'd love one of those beauties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leopardstar Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 nice. aslan, my world famous guitar kitten, say's 3 paws up (above average) :thu: HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dylanw23 Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 I ordered this one a week from today and got it in 3 days so thanks to Music123 for that. Fastest shipping ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mrrikki Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewzer Posted March 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Fastest shipping ever. er... a week ago...you know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuelish Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 NICE !!!! HNGD !!!! Brian May's always been one of my favorites Enjoy it, looks like good fun !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 woo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flammie2 Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Awesome. I've been GASsing for one of these really hard recently. How is the action, and general build quality? Also, how well does it stay in tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 I like it. HNGD - w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Wow...they're coming out with all kinds of finishes on those things, aren't they? I'm so used to seeing the classic Red/black combo that it's hard to get used to seeing different colors. Very nice! Have fun playing with all the switches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerkalo Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 It looks like a great guitar, but the looks of it turn me off. I really dislike the body shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewzer Posted March 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 Awesome. I've been GASsing for one of these really hard recently. How is the action, and general build quality? Also, how well does it stay in tune? General build quality is great. The finish at the neck joint isn't perfect. The color around the joint is a little lighter than the rest of the guitar, but overall it feels solid and plays good. There's also tiny spot in the binding close to the joint. They guys at the local store even looked it over and said it was good to go. I'll need to set it up just a bit better. The 5th and 6th strings buzz a bit more than I would like, but it's still very playable out of the box. I'm also glad it comes with some nice big strap buttons and not the tiny Gibson ones. It holds my Couch guitar strap perfectly. So far, I'm having no trouble keeping it in tune. I can even get kind of rough with the trem bar and it holds its tuning just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flammie2 Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 I think I'm about to pull the trigger... Edit: Is the $100 off deal still going on at Music123? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim8287 Posted March 31, 2008 Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 That is sweet!!! --Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewzer Posted March 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 31, 2008 I think I'm about to pull the trigger...Edit: Is the $100 off deal still going on at Music123? I think it ended Thurdsay. But check MF and Music123 OFTEN to catch a blem model for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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