Yes, I think it was you that came up with the attractive female metaphor for PRS guitars. I thought it was a great one.
I could have never posted those pics without your expert website developer insight and help.
Sure you could have, there are lot's of friendly folks here willing to help. And I was far from the first when it comes to providing instruction on that topic. As you viewed in my post, there are several other posts, each one with it's own flavor and insights. I appreciate the kudos, but you would have figured it out eventually I am sure ;~)) Now go play your Cherry Bomb!!! I am going to finger J-Fo a bit more (my Martin J-40)!!
I like the pickups, but I know my positives on them are not shared by all on this forum. That's OK, I think they're great because I like that mid-range bump that gives the tone that throaty snarl when pushed, while still sounding creamy and thick when played clean. As I said in a previous post, I cannot make quack like a duck Strat tones out of her but I really do not care. If I'd wanted those tones, I'd have bought a Strat. The rest of the tones that these pickups produce are fine for me.Ya know, the grain in your Thinline is probably the best argument I have seen ... against my advocated "flamey/stripey top .
Such a top on that bod would just hide all that natural beauty..
What flavor is she ? I went with Tobacco Sunburst ... but I'm really liking yours
And like you say, even this deep into model production which has to be more than a year now ,I have not seen anybody with more than one to choose from on websites or in store ...
OH NEVERMIND .... That the Vintage Cherry. ! (I read more)
I didn't pick that because I thought it would look too much like an SG. But I have never seen an SG with that kind of finish !
OK ... What is your take on the pickups ?
You know I'm glad you said that. My first PRS was Feb '21 here. Had never played one but wanted one for 25+ years. I know I have always gripped my Strat and Martin necks too tight, but it seemed like a necessity in order to make the chords I wanted. The past 7 months, the PRSi I have bought this year to let me use a much lighter grip, and I am working on getting that to be my default rather than an occasional thing, because with these guitars I can! Now that said, I have started trying to do the same thing on my J-40 and I am noticing that the lighter grip (to a less extent) is working there as well. I have not yet tried on my Strat, but when I do pull that out again (if I ever pull it out again) I will definitely see if it was just me all along gripping too tight and not the guitar's fault at all.
Since I'm "just" a rhythm player, I make up rhythm parts to songs I like, and play along with those songs from my iTunes library. First song was Brad Paisley "Departure" followed by Mellencamp "Ain't Even Done With The Night" then Dave Mason "Only You Know And I Know" and on and on for about 3 hours. It is difficult to put this guitar down.
I'm glad I took the plunge when I did. I almost stalled my decision, but figured that sometimes it's best to leap before you think too hard.Uhhhh ! I see our "Sweeties" ... Have become more dear ...
I was cruzing my fav guitardope dealer (Sweetwater) to see if Thinlines were beginning to show up in inventory yet ...
Then I noticed the new MAP ...
About a $150 increase in "altitude" ... Ouch ...
Don't worry. My retailer didn't have any in stock, and I bought mine before even playing it in advance. I don't think you'll be disappointed. When your's comes in and you've had the chance to play it a bit, start a thread and let us know what you think.
You will be happy I’m sure!!!!!!!
Glad to hear that. I think these McCarty's in this S2 are simply a great bargain. I love mine as you can tell from my above posts. I followed the suggestions of Moondog Wily and Aphantomvaper and named her Cherry Bomb.
Awesome!
I know, right? I swear, these McCartys in the S2 lineup are PRS's best kept secret. THEY ROCK!
