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I've already posted this in the appropriate threads, but am starting this separate thread to gather opinions of some personal touches.
The day after these were announced, I placed my order with Sweetwater, and it finally arrived Thursday.
Within a few weeks of the announcement, more and more photos of finished instruments were showing up. One day, for some reason, I decided the plain black pick guard was just not complimenting the fabulous woods used on these, and felt a tortoise shell P/G would be better, so I ordered one from PRS.
I also went ahead and ordered some ebony tuner buttons and have had these items waiting for my guitar to arrive.
So after swapping out the P/G yesterday, I'm not so sure if I like it better or not...it really changes the look of the guitar! On one hand, it somewhat detracts attention from the wood details. On the other, it does somewhat blend and warm the overall top. Hmmm...???
It'll be easy enough to change back if I decide to, but I'm gonna let it soak in for a few days before I decide.
I thought it would be fun to show the difference here and see what your opinions are, so please feel free to share your thoughts!
I'm also interested to hear if these guitars settle in after lots of play time?? I don't think the old wood is used to being a guitar yet (it's DOM is 9/5/17), and it's voice is very tight & bright. If you've had one for at least a few months already, have you noticed any changes in the tone? I suspect they'll mellow a bit with age & playing... I expect it to just keep getting better.
Stock Form:
"personal touches" installed...
The day after these were announced, I placed my order with Sweetwater, and it finally arrived Thursday.
Within a few weeks of the announcement, more and more photos of finished instruments were showing up. One day, for some reason, I decided the plain black pick guard was just not complimenting the fabulous woods used on these, and felt a tortoise shell P/G would be better, so I ordered one from PRS.
I also went ahead and ordered some ebony tuner buttons and have had these items waiting for my guitar to arrive.
So after swapping out the P/G yesterday, I'm not so sure if I like it better or not...it really changes the look of the guitar! On one hand, it somewhat detracts attention from the wood details. On the other, it does somewhat blend and warm the overall top. Hmmm...???
It'll be easy enough to change back if I decide to, but I'm gonna let it soak in for a few days before I decide.
I thought it would be fun to show the difference here and see what your opinions are, so please feel free to share your thoughts!
I'm also interested to hear if these guitars settle in after lots of play time?? I don't think the old wood is used to being a guitar yet (it's DOM is 9/5/17), and it's voice is very tight & bright. If you've had one for at least a few months already, have you noticed any changes in the tone? I suspect they'll mellow a bit with age & playing... I expect it to just keep getting better.
Stock Form:
"personal touches" installed...