Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 This is the exact piece I ordered today. I've had a hankering for a Fireburst for some time even though it may be one of the more over the top finishes, but it's just so happy I have a couple other Studios in the stable (an '83 CSE, BFG Studio and Robot) but I wanted a guitar that would be a good receptacle for a set of Seth Lover 50th Anniversary p'ups I bought a few years back. Originally I was going to put them in the '83 Custom Shop LP Studio, but then I decided that new chrome covers would clash with the old nickel hardware and that guitar may have the fabled (and if so then over-rated) Tim Shaw pickups in it. So I've been thinking about an appropriate home for the Seth Lovers for some time and didn't have anything at home that was either worthy or that I'd be willing to pull out the stock p'ups. So I'm basically buying this for a mod platform and to get my Fireburst fix. Just part of the affliction, but thought I'd share. Oh, and this one is only 7lbs 10oz so it should be a nice resonant platform for the SLs. Almost like splitting the difference between installing them in a solid body or semi-hollow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 very sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Maybe not my first choice, but I'd sure be glad to give it a go, esp with the Seth Lovers! I've been playing my Hamer 335 type with Seth Lovers all evening and man that neck pickup sounds all kinds of tasty! HNGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 woo hoo! Plain tops are the girl next door of guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Maybe not my first choice, but I'd sure be glad to give it a go, esp with the Seth Lovers! I've been playing my Hamer 335 type with Seth Lovers all evening and man that neck pickup sounds all kinds of tasty! HNGD. Yeah, I've heard nothing but good about those pickups and here I've been for maybe 5 years or so with an anniversary set of them sitting in a drawer never deciding on a home for them. So I finally pulled the trigger, putting myself deeper into GAS/$/obligation, but now I'll have a suitable platform to install them into for good. Next question w/b, what do I do with a spare set of chrome covered 490R/498T. I figure either ebay, HCEG SPAM or put them into one of my two SG Specials. I do have a Faded SG that I'm putting a Bigsby onto, so a set of chrome covered 490/498 might be a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IBDBB Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 thats nice I wonder what a fur burst would look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 woo hoo! Plain tops are the girl next door of guitars. Yeah, thanks. And I like the little bit of figuring that plain top has. It has a bit of grain line going for it and there's almost a tiny touch of birds-eye figuring going on between the pickups. Sweetwater had two to pick from and this other one was just a bit more plain and 6 ounces heavier. So the one I picked (posted in the OP) just has a tad bit more figuring going on (plus lighter). Embracing the chambering demons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 thats nice I wonder what a fur burst would look like? Hairy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Cool! Can't go wrong ordering a Les Paul from Sweetwater! The R8 I got from them last year is unbelievably great. I've always liked those Fireburst LP Studios. They kinda remind me of this: or the dark candy corns: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks DC. They are my preferred shop as well. Especially since "no sales tax" (unlike MF & GC for me). And they shave off a few bills for me since I'm a regular GAS-aholic with them. I'm thinking I'll add it to this particular family photo of mine. The Supreme on the right is actually an "Autumn Burst" but they are so close aren't they? But I think it will be like a Goldilocks thing for me. The Supreme too fat, the Nighthawk too slim, but the Studio with the Seth Lovers (hopefully) will be "just right". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mistersully Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 nice thread title had me thinking http://cgi.ebay.com/TOKAI-LOVE-ROCK-VERY-SPECIAL-EDITION-/180635643092?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a0eb92cd4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 nice thread title had me thinking http://cgi.ebay.com/TOKAI-LOVE-ROCK-VERY-SPECIAL-EDITION-/180635643092?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a0eb92cd4 That's kinda gnarly and nicel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 That "candy corn" finish is . Very droolworthy indeed. Nice score GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metalrulez Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 I love that color!! Sweetwater is raking in some cash this week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Love the color. Looks like a really nice guitar. I second the 'can't go wrong ordering a LP from Sweetwater'. My standard is a really great guitar...and it arrived with a great setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkwire Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Nice! I was checking out some Firebursts myself before going with a Heritage Cherryburst Faded Maple Studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Kinda reminds me of a German flag... congrats! I'm sure it will sound killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 That looks killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members econ Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Beautiful guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -TJ- Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 That looks great, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Congrats! (o)(o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChitlins Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Nice ! I bought the same one back when they first offered Fireburst ( '03 ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for kind comments guys! Donations always gladly accepted to fund research for cure for my GAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted March 15, 2011 Moderators Share Posted March 15, 2011 man, when I saw Furburst I didn't know what to expect;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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