Recent content by BonMat

Fantastic finish. You have a name for it?

Ah, I see. (In my mind, I'd oversimplified what constitutes a Floyd.) Thanks!

Thanks! And that's something I was wondering about, actually: isn't the PRS trem essentially a Floyd Rose-style bridge (minus the locking nut)? If not, I don't understand the distinction.

That's really relevant, actually, because I've been struggling with that question. I realize a stoptail might be more reasonable for a beginner. And my interests don't include the sorts of rock that include aggressive whammy effects. Among a few different styles, I enjoy blues-tinged rock...

Would love to consider, the S2, but my budget says no.

Interesting point about the sound unplugged. I find the SE Tremonti's unplugged sound really appealing. I don't know if it's the thicker body, the tremolo bridge and springs, or both. But it sounds good to me. I'm on the road right now and managed to find a shop with an SE 245 and two SE...

Wow! Thanks, everybody. I really appreciate the advice. I'm certainly drawn to the ZM's look. It's the one I can't get out of my head, I'll be inclined to play it any chance I get. But each time I pick up the Tremonti, it feels like my hands move across more naturally. And the sustain is...

Looking to tap your collective wisdom about the impact of neck profile for a beginner. I'm a total beginner to guitar, starting at age 39. (I tell my wife, there are worse mid-life crises.) I've been goofing around with my kid's 3/4 scale Squier for a few months now. After a lot of reading...